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In this interview, Paul Ruiz discusses his background and his journey to a career at Texas Tech. In this interview, Paul explains what it’s like being gay and seeing the Lubbock community grow to be more accepting of the LQBTQ+ community.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Paul Ruiz

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' n/a

'''Date:''' May 15, 2019

'''Location:'''Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Jordan Butler

'''Length:''' 00:54:20 (54 minutes)


==Abstract==

Introduction, his position at Texas Tech; his background;
Growing up in Big Spring while being gay; going to Texas Tech;
Working for Kent Hance; going to Stanford;
What he did after graduating from Law school;
Paul’s views on the Law profession; religion;
His work at Texas Tech;
How Lubbock has improved with diversity

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==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital audio

'''Recording Format Notes:''' CD copy available to listen in Reading Room

'''Transcript:''' forthcoming 



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[[Category: Needs Review ]] [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[category: 2010s]] [[category: LGBTQIA]] [[Category: Lubbock, Texas]] [[category: Texas Tech]] [[category: Higher Education]] [[category: Family Life and Background]]