The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Acencion Fernandez. Fernandez, a Texas farm boy born in 1924, was drafted when he was 18 years old. He was based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was assigned to the USS LCI-80 where he served as a loader on a 40-inch gun. At the Mariana Islands of Saipan and Tinian and at Iwo Jima, he was involved in strafing the beaches to enable Marines to land. Later his LCI landed Marines on Okinawa. He briefly mentions the presence of Navajo code talkers on the ship.

Doctoral recital presented at UNT College of Music Concert Hall.

Doctoral recital presented at UNT College of Music Recital Hall.

Ensemble concert performed at UNT College of Music Stan Kenton Hall.

Ensemble concert performed at the UNT Murchison Performing Arts Center Winspear Hall.

Concert performed at UNT Murchison Performing Arts Center Winspear Hall.

Jazz Lab Bands concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Faculty recital performed at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.

Faculty and guest artist recital presented at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall.

Faculty recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.

Doctoral recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

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Interview with Robert Bean, a veteran who was wounded in action during World War II from Kirbyville, Texas. The transcript includes a list of questions, which focus on Bean's service with the 12th Armored Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in France and Germany, including his injuries and experience liberating two concentration camps.

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "One of the on-going tensions of the Christian life is how to relate to the world cultures in which we live. This is not only true of the irreligion the world presents, but of the religious views it offers. Colossians also wrestles with this problem."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "What is God's design and purpose for marriage? How is marriage a crucible for transformation into greater Christlikeness? What impact does a holy union have on children, the community of faith and the world at large?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The church has a forgotten population: mentally ill persons and the families who love and care for them. Too often the church's teachings hurt and there is no solace for these families. This class will attempt to break stereotypes and offer help."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will describe the process that a local congregation underwent to develop its strategic plan for congregational and spiritual growth using a particular tool known as "concept mapping" to support its strategic planning process. Discussion will include pros and cons and lessons learned."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Is it possible that our culture has dictated our roles and identities? Do our worldviews influence our families? Amazing research has addressed these questions and will give helpful insights for ministry."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Amidst myriad leadership models, authors Blaine McCormick and David Davenport reach back to Scripture for a wonderful picture of the leader as shepherd. Their book,"Shepherd Leadership: Wisdom for Leaders from Psalms 23," will form the basis fo this three-day class."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "To counter a "deceptive philosophy" that threatened Christ's supremacy, Colossians offers one of the most expansive visions of Christ in the New Testament. These lectures will explore some of the distinctive features of Paul's Christology in Colossians, including the magnificent hymn (1:15-20)"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Christians in Colossae wrestled with the challenges of the gospel as much as we do. The grip of idolatry prevails today as it did then. Our idolatry surfaces in our reoponse to terrorism, in our attitudes of entitlement and in our temples."