Ruiz, Paul 2019-05-15
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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