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Judy Cathcart, Admissions, Institutional Research, Judy Carthcart, Kathy Morris Feb 2023

Judy Cathcart, Admissions, Institutional Research, Judy Carthcart, Kathy Morris

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Kathy Morris interviewed Judy Carthcart on February 2, 2023 about her time working in admissions for Institutional Research at Wright State University. Carthcart discusses her early life, education, and her work at Wright State University.


Bud Baker, Professor (Retired) Department Of Management And International Business, Raj Soin College Of Business, Bud Baker, Kathy Morris Dec 2022

Bud Baker, Professor (Retired) Department Of Management And International Business, Raj Soin College Of Business, Bud Baker, Kathy Morris

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Kathy Morris interviewed Bud Baker on December 8, 2022 about his time as a professor in the Department of Management and International Business in the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. Baker discusses his early life, education and his work at Wright State University.


Gerald Alter, Professor Emeritus, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology, Gerald Alter, Kathy Morris Aug 2022

Gerald Alter, Professor Emeritus, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology, Gerald Alter, Kathy Morris

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Kathy Morris interviewed Gerald Alter on August 25, 2022 about his time as a Professor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Wright State University. Alter discusses his early life, education, and his work at Wright State University.


Lee Guild Interview, Events Coordinator At The Nutter Center, Kathy Morris, Lee Guild Mar 2021

Lee Guild Interview, Events Coordinator At The Nutter Center, Kathy Morris, Lee Guild

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Kathy Morris interviewed Lee Guid on March 31, 2021 about her time as Events Coordinator for the Nutter Center. During the interview Guild discusses her coming to Wright State University, how the university changed over her long career, and finally her time working at the Nutter Center.


Katie Deedrick, Former Director, Student Support Services, Wright State University, Katie Deedrick, Kathy Morris Jan 2021

Katie Deedrick, Former Director, Student Support Services, Wright State University, Katie Deedrick, Kathy Morris

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Kathy Morris interviewed Katie Deedrick on January 15, 2021 about her time as Director of Student Support Services. Deedrick discusses her early life, education, and her work at Wright State University.


Allan Spetter, Professor Emeritus, Department Of History, Wright State University, Allan Spetter, Kathy Morris Jan 2020

Allan Spetter, Professor Emeritus, Department Of History, Wright State University, Allan Spetter, Kathy Morris

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Kathy Morris interviewed Allan Spetter on January 31, 2020 about his time as a professor in the History Department. Spetter discusses his early life, education, and his work at Wright State University.


Joyce Howes, Former Assistant Dean Of College Of Mathematics And Science, Wright State University, Joyce Howes, Kathy Morris Dec 2019

Joyce Howes, Former Assistant Dean Of College Of Mathematics And Science, Wright State University, Joyce Howes, Kathy Morris

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Kathy Morris interviewed Joyce Howes on December 6, 2019 about her time at Wright State University, first as a student and then as an employee. Joyce held a number of positions including: instructor, assistant to the biology department chair, and assistant dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. While at Wright State, Joyce served on a number of committees including the transition to Banner and USAC. Joyce also discusses being a kidney donor for another Wright State staff member.


Kathy Morris, Former Associate Vice-President For Student Affairs, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Kathy Morris Oct 2019

Kathy Morris, Former Associate Vice-President For Student Affairs, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Kathy Morris

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahomowicz interviewed Kathy Morris on October 25, 2019 about her time as Associate Vice-President for Student Affairs. Morris discusses her early life, education, and her work at Wright State University.


Larry Prochaska, Professor Emeritus, Department Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Larry Prochaska Mar 2019

Larry Prochaska, Professor Emeritus, Department Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Larry Prochaska

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahomowicz interviewed Larry Prochaska on March 20, 2019 about his time as a professor in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department. In the interview, Prochaska discusses his early life, education, his time at Wright State University. While at Wright State, he served as diversity officer for his department, helped form the faculty union, served on the Athletic Council, and was named Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor.


Mike Cusack, Former Director Of Athletics, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Mike Cusack Oct 2018

Mike Cusack, Former Director Of Athletics, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Mike Cusack

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Mike Cusack on October 15, 2018 about his time as former director of athletics at Wright State University. In the interview Cusack discusses his early life, education, his time at Wright State University, and more.


Donna Schlagheck, Professor Emerita From The Department Of Political Science, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Donna Schlagheck Sep 2018

Donna Schlagheck, Professor Emerita From The Department Of Political Science, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Donna Schlagheck

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Donna Schlagheck on September 21, 2018 about her time as a professor in the Political Science Department at Wright State University. In the interview Schlagheck discusses her early life, her education, her work in the Political Science Department and more.


Mary Kenton, University Honors Program, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Mary Kenton Jul 2018

Mary Kenton, University Honors Program, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Mary Kenton

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Mary Kenton on July 2, 2018 about her time as Senior Associate Director for the University’s Honor Program. In the interview Kenton discusses her early life, attending Wright State University, her work in the University Honor's Program and more.


Charles Larkowski, Former Faculty, Department Of Music, Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, Charles Larkowski Mar 2018

Charles Larkowski, Former Faculty, Department Of Music, Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, Charles Larkowski

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Abe J. Bassett interviewed Charles Larkowski on March 9, 2018 about his time as a professor in the Department of Music at Wright State University. In the interview Larkowski discusses his early life, education, his time at Wright State University, and life after teaching.


Jim Brown, Former Coach, Men's Basketball, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Jim Brown Jan 2018

Jim Brown, Former Coach, Men's Basketball, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Jim Brown

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Jim Brown on January 26, 2018 about his time as coach of the men's basketball team at Wright State University. In the interview Brown discusses his early life, education, his time at Wright State University, and his work as a color commentator for Wright State Radio.


James Volz Interview, Former Wsu Student/Alum, Department Of Theatre Arts At Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, James Volz Jan 2018

James Volz Interview, Former Wsu Student/Alum, Department Of Theatre Arts At Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, James Volz

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Abe Bassett interviewed James Volz on January 16, 2018 about his time as a student at Wright State University. In the interview Volz discusses his early life in Dayton, his education at Wright State in both Theatre and English, and his career after college.


Donna Miles-Curry Interview, Professor Emeritus, College Of Nursing And Health, Wright State University, Gary Barlow, Donna M. Curry Jan 2018

Donna Miles-Curry Interview, Professor Emeritus, College Of Nursing And Health, Wright State University, Gary Barlow, Donna M. Curry

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Gary Barlow interviewed Donna Miles-Curry on January 4, 2018 about her time as a professor in the College of Nursing and Health at Wright State University. In the interview Miles-Curry discusses her early life, education, and her time at Wright State University.


James Sayer Interview, Former Dean, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, James E. Sayer Dec 2017

James Sayer Interview, Former Dean, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, James E. Sayer

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed James Sayer on December 12, 2017 about his time at Wright State University. Professor Emeritus of the Department of Communications and former Dean at Wright State, Sayer discussed his early life, education, and his career at Wright State University.


Richard Roy Interview, Wright State University Class Of 1970, Richard Roy, Chris Wydman Sep 2017

Richard Roy Interview, Wright State University Class Of 1970, Richard Roy, Chris Wydman

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Chris Wydman interviewed Richard Roy on September 29, 2017 about his time at Wright State University as a class member of the inaugural class of 1970. In the interview Roy discussed witnessing Wright State University's official separation from Miami University and Ohio State University as a student. Roy also spoke about fraternities and sororities forming on campus, as well as life in general on Wright State's campus.


Ken Davenport Interview, Director Of Admissions At Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Ken Davenport Jul 2017

Ken Davenport Interview, Director Of Admissions At Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Ken Davenport

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Ken Davenport on July 24, 2017 about his time as Director of Admissions at Wright State University. In the interview Davenport discusses his early life, education, and his time at Wright State University.


Kathy Alexander (A.K.A. Suzanne Walker) Interview, Associate Professor Of Dance At Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, Kathy Alexander May 2017

Kathy Alexander (A.K.A. Suzanne Walker) Interview, Associate Professor Of Dance At Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, Kathy Alexander

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Abe Bassett interviewed Kathy Alexander (a.k.a Suzanne Walker) on May 5, 2017 about her time as former Associate Professor of Dance at Wright State University. In the interview Kathy Alexander discusses her the genesis of her stage name "Suzanne Walker," her training in dance, living and working in New York City, her time at Wright State University, and more.


Lorna Dawes Interview, Director Of The University Center At Wright State University, Gary Barlow, Lorna Dawes Nov 2016

Lorna Dawes Interview, Director Of The University Center At Wright State University, Gary Barlow, Lorna Dawes

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Gary Barlow interviewed Lorna Dawes on November 11, 2016 about her time as Director of the University Center at Wright State University. In the interview Mrs. Dawes discusses her background, her application to the University Center Director position, and the growth and changes she oversaw as director.


Richard Williams Interview, Dean And Professor Raj Soin College Of Business At Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Richard Williams Oct 2014

Richard Williams Interview, Dean And Professor Raj Soin College Of Business At Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Richard Williams

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Dr. Richard Williams, Dean and Professor of the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University, on October 8, 2014 about his time at Wright State University. In the interview Dr. Williams discusses how he came to Wright State, his career, and his memories of the University.


Paul Wolfe Interview, Professor Emeritus Department Of Physics And Department Of Geological Science, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Paul J. Wolfe Aug 2013

Paul Wolfe Interview, Professor Emeritus Department Of Physics And Department Of Geological Science, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Paul J. Wolfe

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Dr. Paul Wolfe, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Physics and the Department of Geological Science at Wright State University, on August 22, 2013. In the interview Dr. Wolfe discusses his career, how he came to Wright State, and his memories of the University.


Marilyn Willis And Lorraine Wagley Interview, Wright State University Women, Lewis Shupe, Marilyn Willis, Lorraine Wagley Jul 2013

Marilyn Willis And Lorraine Wagley Interview, Wright State University Women, Lewis Shupe, Marilyn Willis, Lorraine Wagley

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Marilyn Willis and Lorraine Wagley from the Wright State University Women on July 25, 2013. The WSUW, Wright State University Women, was originally an organization of wives of faculty and administration until 1975 when the organization was opened up to Wright State University Women. In the interview Ms. Willis and Ms. Wagley discuss the history and purpose of the WSUW, how they came to Wright State, and their memories of the University.


Craig Willis Interview, Former Director Of Admissions, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Craig Willis Jul 2013

Craig Willis Interview, Former Director Of Admissions, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Craig Willis

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Dr. Craig Willis, President Emeritus of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, on July 25, 2013 about his time at Wright State University. In the interview Dr. Willis discusses how he came to Wright State, his career, and his memories of the University.


Rich Johnson Interview, Wright State University Employee, Lewis Shupe, Rich Johnson May 2012

Rich Johnson Interview, Wright State University Employee, Lewis Shupe, Rich Johnson

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Rich Johnson on May 3, 2012 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the university. In the interview Mr Johnson discusses his career, memories, and how he came to Wright State.


Orlas Semler Schwallie Interview, Wright State University Employee, Lewis Shupe, Orlas Semler Schallie Mar 2012

Orlas Semler Schwallie Interview, Wright State University Employee, Lewis Shupe, Orlas Semler Schallie

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Orlas Semler Schwallie on March 1, 2012 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the university. In the interview Mrs. Schwallie discusses her career, memories, and how she came to Wright State.


Don Brumbaugh Interview, Wright State University Employee, Lewis Shupe, Don Brumbaugh Nov 2011

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 Sep 2011

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.


Elizabeth Harden Interview, Professor Emeritus, Department Of English, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Elizabeth Harden Mar 2011

Elizabeth Harden Interview, Professor Emeritus, Department Of English, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Elizabeth Harden

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Elizabeth Harden on March 31, 2011 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the english program. In the interview Dr. Harden discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.