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Don Brumbaugh Interview, Wright State University Employee, Lewis Shupe, Don Brumbaugh

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Don Brumbaugh on November 10, 2011 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the university. In the interview Mr. Brumbaugh discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

Nick Piediscalzi Interview, Professor Emeritus Department Of Religion, Wright State University, Pablo Banhos, Nick Piediscalzi

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Pablo Banhos interviewed Nick Piediscalzi on September 12, 2011 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the Department of Religion. In the interview Mr. Piediscalzi discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State.

After speaking with Pablo Banhos, Nick Piediscalzi created a second video on September 24, 2011 to act as an addendum to the original interview. In this video he expands on various topics, including members of his department and other memories that came to him after the initial interview.

Gregg Cross Interview, Wright State University Alumnus, Chris Wydman, Gregg Cross

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Chris Wydman interviewed Gregg Cross on August 12, 2010 about the founding of Wright State University and his perspective as a student athlete in the early years of the University. In the interview Mr. Cross discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as one of the early students.

Carol Devore Interview, Graduate From The Class Of 1968, Wright State University, Chris Wydman, Carol Devore

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Chris Wydman interviewed Carol Devore on October 28, 2009 about the founding of Wright State University and her perspective as a student in the early years of the University. In the interview Mrs. Devore discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as one of the early students.

Robert Dixon Interview, Professor, College Of Engineering And Computer Science, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Robert Dixon

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Robert Dixon on July 2, 2009 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. In the interview Dr. Dixon discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

Elenore Koch Interview, Vice President, Student Affairs, Wright State University, Jennifer Budzek, Elenore Koch

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Jennifer Budzek interviewed Elenore Koch on May 24, 2009 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the Student Affairs Office. In the interview Dr. Koch discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

James Hughes Interview, Professor Emeritus, Department Of English, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, James Hughes

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed James Hughes on May 22, 2008 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the English program. In the interview Dr. Hughes discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

Emil Kmetec Interview, Professor Emeritus, College Of Science And Mathematics, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Emil Kmetec

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Emil Kmetec on February 7, 2008 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the College of Science and Mathematics. In the interview Dr. Kmetec discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

John Webb Interview, Former University Archivist, University Libraries, Wright State University, Chris Wydman, John Webb

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Chris Wydman interviewed John Webb on October 12, 2007 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the library and special collections and archives. In the interview Mr. Webb discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

William And Cynthia King Interview, Professors Emeriti, Department Of Classics, Lewis Shupe, William King, Cynthia King

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed William and Cynthia King on August 29, 2007 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the classics program. In the interview the Kings discuss their career and their decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty members.

Marc Low Interview, Professor Emeritus, Department Of Mathematics And Statistics, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Marc Low

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Marc Low on June 12, 2007 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the mathematics and statics program. In the interview Dr. Low discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

Gary Barlow Interview, Professor Emeritus, Department Of Teacher Education, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Gary Barlow

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Gary Barlow on August 29, 2006 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the teacher education program. In the interview Dr. Barlow discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

Robert Dolphin Interview, Professor Emeritus, College Of Business And Former Dean Of Graduate Studies, Wright State University, Robert Wagley, Robert Dolphin

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Robert Wagley interviewed Robert Dolphin on September 7, 2004 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the Raj Soin College of Business and the School of Graduate Studies. In the interview Dr. Dolphin discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

J. B. Black Jr. Interview, First Dean Of The School Of Business, Wright State University, Robert Wagley, J. B. Black

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Robert Wagley interviewed J. B. Black on November 11, 2003 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the Raj Soin College of Business. In the interview Dr. Black discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

Beatrice Chait Interview, Professor, College Of Education And Human Services, And Former Associate Dean And Director Of Teacher Education, Wright State University, Marlene Bireley, Beatrice Chait

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Marlene Bireley interviewed Beatrice Chait on July 5, 2009 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the College of Education and Human Services. In the interview Dr. Chait discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member. The original audio for this interview was damaged so a secondary interview was conducted through written questions.

Sally A. Evans Interview, Former Director Of Student Services, Wright State University, Marlene Bireley, Sally A. Evans

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Marlene Birely interviewed Sally A. Evans on December 6, 2002 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the students services program. In the interview Mrs. Evans discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

William D. Evans Interview, Assistant Professor Emeritus, College Of Business And Former Associate Dean, Wright State University, Marlene Bireley, William D. Evans

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Marlene Birely interviewed William D. Evans on December 6, 2002 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the Raj Soin College of Business. In the interview Dr. Evans discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

Leone Low Interview, Instructor Emeritus, College Of Science And Mathematics, Wright State University, Marlene Bireley, Leone Low

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Marlene Bireley interviewed Leone Low on February 18, 2002 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the College of Science and Mathematics. In the interview Dr. Low discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

Abe Bassett Interview, Professor Emeritus And Former Chairperson Of The Department Of Theater Arts, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Abe J. Bassett

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Abe Bassett on February 11, 2002 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the Theater Arts program. In the interview Dr. Bassett discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

Donald J. Mohr Interview, First Athletic Director And First Director Of Financial Aid, Wright State University, Ken Davenport, Donald J. Mohr

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Ken Davenport interviewed Donald J. Mohr on April 4, 2001 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the athletic program. In the interview Mr. Mohr discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

Deborah Richardson Interview (3) Conducted On July 20, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Deborah Richardson, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the third in a series of interviews with Ms. Deborah Richardson, third year medical student in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview, Ms. Richardson continues her discussion of her experiences as an undergraduate medical student at Wright State University.

In the first part of the interview, Ms. Richardson talks about her first selective at the end of her first year. She then goes on to describe her work at Childrens Medical Center during the summer and her second selective in Sports Medicine prior to beginning her second year.

In the second part of the …

Deborah Richardson Interview (2) Conducted On May 24, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Deborah Richardson, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the second in a series of interviews with Ms. Deborah Richardson, third-year medical student in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview, Ms. Richardson continues her discussion of her education as an undergraduate medical student at Wright State University. She concentrates in the first part of the interview on her experiences as a first-year student. She explores the ramifications and responsibilities of being a medical student, with its effect on her studies and home life. After discussing her first-year classes, schedule, and student life, Ms. Richardson goes on to describe the end of her first …

Douglas Durko Interview (2) Conducted On May 8, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Douglas Durko, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the second in a series of interviews with Mr. Douglas R. Durko, Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In the first part of this interview, Mr. Durko discusses the interaction between the School of Medicine, the area hospitals, and the University Medical Services Association.

In the second part of this second interview, Mr. Durko describes an example of that interaction through a discussion of the School of Medicine's establishment and subsequent development of the Department of Emergency Medicine in cooperation with several area hospitals. Mr. Durko uses this example to illustrate …

Douglas Durko Interview (3) Conducted On May 8, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Douglas Durko, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the third in a series of interviews with Mr. Douglas R. Durko, Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In the first part of this interview, Mr. Durko analyzes the impact of the Office of Hospital Affairs on the School of Medicine's residency programs. Some of the major aspects covered in this discussion include: funding for graduate medical education; the accreditation of the residency programs; contractual relationships between the School of Medicine and the area hospitals where the residencies are located; and the Residency Policy Committee.

In the second part of the …

Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (5) Conducted On May 1, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Edward J. Spanier, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this fifth interview, Dr. Spanier finishes his discussion of the administration of the founding Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. John R. Beljan. He discusses Dean Beljan's interaction with university leaders and the Dayton-area medical community, Dean Beljan's leadership and management style, and Dr. Beljan's move to the Office of Health Affairs as Vice-President.

Dr. Spanier goes on to describe the search for a new Dean, the appointment of Dr. William D. Sawyer, and the subsequent development and growth of the School of Medicine.

Douglas Durko Interview (1) Conducted On April 29, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Douglas Durko, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Mr. Douglas R. Durko, Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In the first part of this interview, Mr. Durko discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University and his first work for the Wright State University School of Medicine as Assistant Director of the Greater Miami Valley Subregional Organization for Health Manpower, Education and Training (SOHMET). He then goes on to discuss his departure from the School and his subsequent work with the Miami Valley Health Systems Agency.

In the second …

Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (4) Conducted On April 24, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Edward J. Spanier, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the fourth in a series of interviews with Dr. Edward J. Spanier, former Assistant Director of Health Affairs Planning and former Assistant Dean for Administration in the Wright State University School of Medicine. He is currently serving as Assistant Vice President for Financial Services, and Treasurer of Wright State University.

In this interview, Dr. Spanier continues his discussion of the development of the Wright State University School of Medicine and his activities as Assistant Dean for Administration in the School of Medicine. He also discusses the process of integrating the School of Medicine into the area medical community …

Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (5) Conducted On April 23, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert J. Kegerreis, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the fifth in a series of interviews with the President of Wright State University, Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis. This interview focuses on the priorities of School of Medicine development; perceptions of Dean Beljan; the School of Nursing controversy; and the appointment of Dr. Beljan as Vice President for Health Affairs and then University Provost.

Dr. Kegerreis first discusses the recruiting of department chairs; the building of the Medical Sciences building; the hospital affiliations; and recruitment of volunteer clinical faculty. President Kegerreis then analyzes how Dr. Beljan was perceived at the state level, by the community, and the University. …

Dr. Robert T. Conley Interview (3) Conducted On April 19, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert T. Conley, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this third and final interview, Dr. Robert T. Conley completes his discussion of his involvement in the planning for and development of the Wright State University School of Medicine. Dr. Conley begins the interview with his move from the deanship of the College of Science and Engineering to an appointment as the first Vice-President of Health Affairs Planning at Wright State University. He discusses his responsibilities as Vice-President and his role in the development of other health education programs at Wright State University.

Dr. Conley then moves into an analysis of his interactions with the Ohio Board of Regents …

Mayor Paul R. Leonard Interview Conducted On April 17, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Paul R. R. Leonard, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is an interview with the Mayor of the City of Dayton, Paul R. Leonard. In this interview, Mayor Leonard discusses his role and the role of other Dayton-area legislators in developing and passing the legislation authorizing the establishment of the School of Medicine at Wright State University. Mayor Leonard discusses the bi-partisan support of Dayton legislators in moving the legislation through the Ohio House and Senate, the position of the Governor on the legislation, and the movement of the bill authorizing the School of Medicine through the legislature.