Annette Lawrence Interview Audio Recording transcript

Annette Lawrence Interview Audio Recording

An audio recording Annette Lawrence created of an interview with her conducted by Jerome Weeks of KERA radio at the Greater Denton Arts Council's (GDAC) Patterson-Appleton Arts Center on November 15, 2019. The interview was conducted as part of KERA's State of the Arts series and was open to a public audience. Lawrence and Weeks are introduced by GDAC executive director Georgina Ngozi and questions are taken from the audience following the interview. During the interview, Weeks and Lawrence discuss Lawrence's work, particularly her show More Time which was on view at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center at the time of the interview and installation work she has done for other venues including Coin Toss, a permanent installation at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Other topics discussed include the influence of the Brooklyn Bridge on Lawrences work, the everyday materials like string she uses in her sculptural work, journalling and recording time, the use of data in her work, representations and erasures of African-American experiences in art and literature. Audience questions addressed topics of plans to digitize Lawrence's work, her process in creating her work, and the influence of the lunar calendar and menstrual cycles, erasure as a concept, and music on …
Date: November 15, 2019
Creator: Lawrence, Annette, 1965-
System: The UNT Digital Library
AT#650 - Travel to Rajasthan, India transcript

AT#650 - Travel to Rajasthan, India

Audio recording of a podcast episode from Amateur Traveler. This episode contains a discussion of travel ito the northern India state of Rajasthan.
Date: March 30, 2019
Creator: Christensen, Chris & Jain, Pankaj
System: The UNT Digital Library
America Losing its Religion? transcript

America Losing its Religion?

Audio recording of a news segment from News Radio KFB. This episode discusses results from the General Social Survey in relation to religion and spirituality.
Date: April 9, 2019
Creator: Mendonsa, Cristina & Jain, Pankaj
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 17: Jordan Williams transcript

Episode 17: Jordan Williams

Interview with Jordan Williams for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan speaks with Jordan Williams, Communications Specialist for UNT Lifelong Learning & Community Engagement. Jordan shares a little bit about his background and discusses his work for OLLI at UNT and the UNT Retiree Association.
Date: April 11, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Williams, Jordan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 16: Pamela Jones transcript

Episode 16: Pamela Jones

Interview with Pamela Jones for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan speaks with Pamela Jones, a retired Gifted and Talented Education Specialist, longtime OLLI at UNT member, and OLLI at UNT Ambassador. They discuss Pamela's introduction to our program as well as her experiences as a member. Pamela also describes her role as an official Ambassador for the program.
Date: April 4, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Jones, Pamela
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 11: Dr. James Goodnow Pt. 2 (Day Trippers) transcript

Episode 11: Dr. James Goodnow Pt. 2 (Day Trippers)

Interview with Dr. James Goodnow for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. Susan speaks with him about his work as co-chair of the Day Trippers Special Interest Group. Dr. Goodnow explains the background of this OLLI at UNT group and the types of trips they'll be taking this semester.
Date: February 21, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Goodnow, James D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 4: Dr. Reid Ferring transcript

Episode 4: Dr. Reid Ferring

Interview with Dr. Reid Ferring for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan has a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Reid Ferring of UNT's Department of Geography and the Environment. They discuss his professional accomplishments in the fields of archaeology and geology, why he loves teaching for OLLI, and the reasons for his interest in the relationship between science and faith.
Date: January 2, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Ferring, C. Reid
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 5: Dr. Max Morley transcript

Episode 5: Dr. Max Morley

Interview with Dr. Max Morley for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Max Morley about his background in music education, his work on the OLLI at UNT Advisory Council and with our OLLI at UNT Ambassadors, as well as his experiences teaching and attending OLLI at UNT courses.
Date: January 10, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Morley, Max
System: The UNT Digital Library
From the Archives: The Moonmaids transcript

From the Archives: The Moonmaids

Podcast from the University of North Texas Music Library highlighting materials from their collections. This episode chronicles the formation of the Moonmaids vocal ensemble as the Swingtet at what was then North Texas State Teachers College, and their rise to national fame in the late 1940s with big band leader Vaughn Monroe and his orchestra. The podcast includes selections featuring the singers on WFAA radio in Dallas, at the former Camp Howze in Gainesville, TX, and live from Denton with Vaughn Monroe in 1949.
Date: March 14, 2019
Creator: Feustle, Maristella
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Amber Briggle, Nomveber 4, 2019 transcript

Oral History Interview with Amber Briggle, Nomveber 4, 2019

Audio interview with Amber Briggle, a community member who was active with the Frack Free Denton movement. She discusses her participation in local commissions and governmental groups, environmental activism, and how her activities are informed by her family relationships.
Date: 2019
Creator: Becker, Annette & Briggle, Amber
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Ken Currin, November 9, 2019 transcript

Oral History Interview with Ken Currin, November 9, 2019

Audio interview with Ken Currin, restaurateur from Denton, Texas, regarding his involvement with Frack Free Denton.
Date: November 9, 2019
Creator: Becker, Annette & Currin, Kenneth Wesley
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 19: Peggy Higgins transcript

Episode 19: Peggy Higgins

Interview with Peggy Higgins for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this premiere episode of our second season, Susan interviews OLLI at UNT Faculty and Advisory Council member, Peggy Higgins. They discuss how Peggy's background in interior design led to a second career in Health Care Sciences and Alzheimer's education, and how her diverse interests have influenced the unique courses she now offers on the psychology of color for OLLI at UNT.
Date: September 5, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Higgins, Peggy
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 15: Donna Zelisko-McLaughlin transcript

Episode 15: Donna Zelisko-McLaughlin

Interview with Donna Zelisko-McLaughlin for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan speaks with member Donna Zelisko-McLaughlin, who is chair of the OLLI at UNT Great Books club as well as co-chair of the OLLI at UNT Theater group. Donna tells Susan about how she became involved with OLLI at UNT and what it's like participating and serving in a leadership role in these two clubs.
Date: March 28, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Zelisko-McLaughlin, Donna
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 12: Dr. Ryan Garlick transcript

Episode 12: Dr. Ryan Garlick

Interview with Dr. Ryan Garlick for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Ryan Garlick, Principal Lecturer in UNT's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. They discuss his codebreaking work, including his participation in TV programs such as National Geographic's "Hunt for the Zodiac Killer." Dr. Garlick gives an overview of the codebreaking methods that are being used to decipher the Zodiac's mysterious messages and also talks about his academic and professional background.
Date: February 28, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Garlick, Ryan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Adam Briggle, November 11, 2019 transcript

Oral History Interview with Adam Briggle, November 11, 2019

Audio interview with Dr. Adam Briggle, a philosophy professor and environmental activist from Colorado, regarding his involvement in the Denton Drilling Awareness Group and Frack Free Denton campaign in Denton, Texas.
Date: November 11, 2019
Creator: Wolridge, Alexandria & Briggle, Adam
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Matthew Fry, November 15, 2019 transcript

Oral History Interview with Matthew Fry, November 15, 2019

Audio interview with Dr. Matthew Fry, a UNT professor, expert on environmental issues, and active member of the Denton Drilling Awareness Group (DAG). He discusses context for the Denton fracking ban and talks about the various articles that he's written about environmentalism and effects of fracking.
Date: November 15, 2019
Creator: Binkiewicz, Kyle
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 25: Scott Kiester transcript

Episode 25: Scott Kiester

Interview with Scott Kiester for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan interviews Scott Kiester, a retired geologist with an M.S. in Environmental Science who is also a certified Texas Master Naturalist and Audubon Master Birder for North Central Texas. He discusses his birding background with Susan and offers helpful birding tips. They then get into a deeper conversation about bird migration patterns. Mr. Kiester also explains how the work of Master Naturalists and Master Birders impacts our environment and communities.
Date: October 17, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 22: Dr. Jorg Waltje transcript

Episode 22: Dr. Jorg Waltje

Interview with Dr. Jorg Waltje for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan interviews Dr. Jörg Waltje, Executive Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence at Texas Woman’s University and author of the book Blood Obsession: Vampires, Serial Murder, and the Popular Imagination. Dr. Waltje explains the Center’s various initiatives aimed at helping both students and faculty succeed. He and Susan also discuss his hobbies, his background in languages and literature, as well as his experiences teaching for OLLI at UNT.
Date: September 26, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Waltje, Jorg
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 23: Molly Fillmore transcript

Episode 23: Molly Fillmore

Interview with Molly Fillmore for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan interviews Molly Fillmore, Professor of Voice in the UNT College of Music and Chair of the Division of Vocal Studies. Professor Fillmore talks with Susan about her musical background and professional career, which has included performances with the Metropolitan Opera. She also provides some helpful tips on how to get the most out of attending an opera performance and discusses some of the factors involved in maintaining a successful musical career.
Date: October 3, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Fillmore, Molly
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 7: Dr. Fred Busche transcript

Episode 7: Dr. Fred Busche

Interview with Dr. Fred Busche for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Fred Busche about some of his most noteworthy accomplishments, including how he came to work on lunar samples from the Apollo missions as a graduate student, how one of the patents he holds was used to identify the cause of certain SUV rollovers, and how he has used cutting edge Geographic Information Systems to improve the lives of the residents of Highland Village through his work on their City Council.
Date: January 24, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Busche, Fred
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 13: Dr. Pankaj Jain transcript

Episode 13: Dr. Pankaj Jain

Interview with Dr. Pankaj Jain for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Pankaj Jain, Associate Professor in UNT's Department of Philosophy & Religion. They discuss Dr. Jain's interest in connecting ancient practices with contemporary issues, and how he is exploring the connections between religious traditions and sustainability in the US and in India. They also discuss his recent trip to Nepal, where he recorded an episode of National Geographic Channel's "The Story of God" with Morgan Freeman. The episode will air on April 9, 2019.
Date: March 7, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Jain, Pankaj
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 6: Dr. Andrew Torget transcript

Episode 6: Dr. Andrew Torget

Interview with Dr. Andrew Torget for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan has a wide-ranging discussion with Andrew Torget, Associate Professor in UNT's History Department. She and Dr. Torget discuss why it's important for us to learn about history, how he recently made history by teaching the world's longest history lesson, and his connection to the recent discovery of a safe full of documents that reveal the presumed-lost history of the Galveston City Company.
Date: January 16, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Torget, Andrew J., 1978-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Tara Linn Hunter, November 19, 2019 transcript

Oral History Interview with Tara Linn Hunter, November 19, 2019

Audio interview with Tara Linn Hunter, a musician and environmental activist from Denton, Texas, regarding her involvement in the Frack Free Denton campaign and related activism, as well as her thoughts on democracy in America and environmental issues.
Date: November 19, 2019
Creator: Kuplack, Ian & Hunter, Tara Linn
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 18: Susan Supak transcript

Episode 18: Susan Supak

Interview with Susan Supak for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. For the final episode of Season 1 of our podcast, Susan assumes the guest role as Jordan Williams interviews her about her remarkable career and her experience working with OLLI at UNT. Susan shares stories about her work as a spokeswoman for the Army, including how her duties took her inside the Soviet Union as our nation pursued an arms reduction agreement near the end of the Cold War. Susan also talks about her work on the civilian side of public relations and her extensive involvement in her community both before and since her relocation to Texas.
Date: April 18, 2019
Creator: Supak, Susan & Williams, Jordan
System: The UNT Digital Library