Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders from George Washington to Barack Obama have separated church and state to direct nations in a theoretical manner. Discover how this affects the church and its function."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Millennial generation is the largest generation in the United States today. However, many of them have grown cynical about Christianity and have left the faith. Based on a nationwide study, this class will discuss ways to lead them to Jesus."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Worship leaders from across the country will discuss important issues facing worship ministry. The panel explores things practical (including worship ministry resources, growing praise teams) and spiritual (including how to care for the physical and spiritual well being of family and self)."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God created sex to be exciting, pleasurable and fulfilling. Unfortunately, sex, love and intimacy are often confused, and frequently disconnected. Have fun exploring God's vision for truly great sex, and discover how to cultivate genuine intimacy in relationships."

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Cooper. Cooper joined the Navy in May 1945 and received basic training in Illinois. There he joined the Blue Jacket Choir. He survived Typhoon Louise as a water tender aboard the USS Admiral W. S. Benson (AP-120), picking up survivors from sunken ships in Buckner Bay. He was transferred to the USS Dorchester (APB-46) as a diesel mechanic and traveled to Wakanura, a small fishing village untouched by war, and Wakayama, where the only buildings left standing were cement bank vaults. Cooper returned home in the summer of 1946 and joined the Reserves. He entered medical school and became an intern at the National Naval Medical Center. He was subsequently assigned as a medical officer aboard destroyers. He recalls encounters with Russian submarines in the Caribbean were routine and cordial. While he was aboard the USS Yosemite (AD-19), an explosion on the USS Bennington (CVA-20) killed over 100 people and left more than 200 severely burned. Cooper was sent to the Newport Naval Hospital and worked for six days beside civilian and military doctors in an ad hoc burn center. He returned to the Yosemite and was …

Band concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.