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.

Interview with Dr. Joshua Hook for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan interviews Dr. Joshua Hook, Associate Professor in UNT’s Psychology Department and Associate Director of the Counseling Psychology Program. They discuss Dr. Hook’s work at UNT as well as his recent Lunch & Learn lecture for OLLI at UNT, which was titled “How to Live with Gratitude and Appreciation.” Dr. Hook shares some strategies to avoid living our lives on auto-pilot and discover our true purpose. Listeners are also invited to subscribe to Dr. Hook’s newsletter, which is available from his website: www.joshuanhook.com/.

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.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus Steve Conwell, CEO of Final Ascent and Board Member of the UNT Alumni Association. Susan and Steve discuss how he helps business owners prepare their businesses for sale, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the buying and selling market.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus Dr. Stella Mulberry Antic, founder of Stellar Higher Education Solutions. Susan and Dr. Mulberry Antic discuss how educators can approach college student development from a holistic viewpoint. They also discuss her faculty career development services, in which she helps faculty members who are working toward promotion or tenure.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Richard McCaslin, Texas State Historical Association endowed Professor of Texas History at UNT. Susan and Dr. McCaslin discuss his published and ongoing written works, as well as the truth behind various Texas History myths. They also discuss figures and events that shaped the history of the state.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dylan Wray, Esports Coordinator of the Varsity Program at UNT. Susan and Dylan discuss the transformation of videogame tournaments, associated business models, and the integration of various career fields into the world of Esports.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT's course catalog for Summer 2018.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT's course catalog for Fall 2021.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT's course catalog for Fall 2018.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus John Matthews, Executive Director of the Community Safety Institute (CSI) and founder of the Cassaro Winery. Susan and John discuss his experience as a former Dallas police officer, and his role in catching the Eyeball Killer. They also discuss John's motivation behind opening the Cassaro Winery in 2019.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Thorne Anderson, Endowed Chair for Narrative & Multimedia Journalism in the Mayborn School of Journalism at UNT. Susan and Thorne discuss his motivation behind being a photojournalist in war-stricken areas, and reflect on his experiences in the field.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT's course catalog for Fall 2016. Includes classes available at the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT's course catalog for Spring 2012. Includes classes available at the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT's course catalog for Spring 2016. Includes classes available at the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with former newspaper editor and reporter Keith Shelton. Susan and Keith discuss his coverage of President John F. Kennedy, and his experience during and after the assassination of Kennedy in November, 1963. They also discuss his coverage of US Presidents Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon.