Cal State Monterey Bay Presents: The Strangers Project
Real stories. Real paper. Real people.
Reflect. Connect. Be Heard.
Experience The Strangers Project at CSUMB. Be part of a powerful, nationwide art initiative where thousands of strangers share honest handwritten stories about life, identity, and being human.
Your story matters.
Whether it's a quiet reflection or a defining moment, sharing your voice is a powerful act of vulnerability, connection, and self-expression. In contributing, you join a global project that fosters empathy, understanding, and healing—one page at a time.
We hope you'll stop by, reflect, and write. Your words may be just what someone else needs to read. Drop by the Otter Student Union Information Desk for instructions.
Experience the exhibit on the 3rd Floor of the OSU
What is The Strangers Project?
The Strangers Project is a powerful, ongoing collection of over 85,000 anonymous, handwritten stories shared by people from all walks of life. Founded in 2009 by artist and storyteller Brandon Doman, the project invites individuals to reflect on and share a personal moment, memory, or experience—anything they feel compelled to write—without prompts or expectations.
Each story is a window into a life: raw, honest, and deeply human. Some are funny, others heartbreaking, inspiring, or reflective. Together, they create a tapestry of connection and empathy, reminding us that while we may be strangers, we are never truly alone.
Brandon began the project by simply setting up with a sign that read, “Hi, I’m collecting your stories. Stop and share one with me.” What started as a curiosity grew into a national movement, with pop-up exhibitions, partnerships, and meaningful conversations unfolding wherever the project appears.
This event will bring The Strangers Project to our campus—not only through a collection of stories submitted by our own community, but with a special presentation and Q&A session with Brandon Doman himself.
Why participate?
Because your story matters. Whether it's a quiet reflection or a defining moment, sharing your voice is a powerful act of vulnerability, connection, and self-expression. In contributing, you join a global project that fosters empathy, understanding, and healing—one page at a time.
We hope you'll stop by, reflect, and write. Your words may be just what someone else needs to read.
Learn more and connect with The Strangers Project
https://strangersproject.com/
Instagram: @StrangersProj
Facebook: http://facebook.com/strangersproject
Twitter: @StrangersProj