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
Episode 37: How the Microprocessor Changed the World with Dr. Darrel VanDyke transcript

Episode 37: How the Microprocessor Changed the World with Dr. Darrel VanDyke

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Darrel VanDyke, OLLI at UNT Advisory Council member and author of "Fire in the Mind: The 1970s Computer Decade." Susan and Dr. VanDyke discuss the development of the microprocessor in 1970, and resulting technological advancements in the computer industry in the decades following.
Date: April 8, 2020
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 39: The UNT Cares Campaign & University Advancement with Dr. David Wolf transcript

Episode 39: The UNT Cares Campaign & University Advancement with Dr. David Wolf

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. David Wolf, Vice President for University Advancement at UNT. Susan and Dr. Wolf discuss the mission of the Division of University Advancement, and Dr. Wolf's background and journey into a career in higher education philanthropy.
Date: April 22, 2020
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 68: Red River History with Robin Cole-Jett transcript

Episode 68: Red River History with Robin Cole-Jett

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Robin Cole-Jett, the "Red River Historian." Susan and Robin discuss her motivations behind focusing on the history of the Red River Valley, and her findings along the way. They also discuss her plans for resuming tours when the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic has diminished.
Date: April 14, 2021
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 70: Scam Awareness and Avoidance with Officer David Causey transcript

Episode 70: Scam Awareness and Avoidance with Officer David Causey

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus David Causey, Community Relations Officer for the UNT Police Department. Susan and David discuss common forms of fraud and identity theft, and preventative measures people can take to avoid having their identities stolen.
Date: April 28, 2021
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 36: How To Use Mindfulness To Be More Resilient with Dr. Craig Neumann transcript

Episode 36: How To Use Mindfulness To Be More Resilient with Dr. Craig Neumann

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Craig Neumann, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Distinguished Research Professor at UNT. Susan and Dr. Neumann discuss his video lecture, "How to Cope in the Days of Coronavirus," available for listening on the OLLI UNT homepage. They discuss the relationship between stress and the immune system, the importance of building resilience, and the effects of mindfulness on our brains.
Date: April 1, 2020
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 38: It's Never Too Late To Dream with KM Johnson Davis transcript

Episode 38: It's Never Too Late To Dream with KM Johnson Davis

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with KM Johnson Davis, founder and CEO of Everything's Eventful. Susan and KM discuss her role as a former soldier and officer in the US Army, and how these experiences contributed to the development of leadership skills in her current career. They also discuss tools KM uses with her students to help them work toward their goals, and upcoming courses she plans to offer.
Date: April 15, 2020
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 40: Covering the Kennedy Assassination & Five Presidents with Keith Shelton transcript

Episode 40: Covering the Kennedy Assassination & Five Presidents with Keith Shelton

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.
Date: April 29, 2020
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alumni Spotlight #10: Music Promotion in the Age of Streaming with Azim Rashid transcript

Alumni Spotlight #10: Music Promotion in the Age of Streaming with Azim Rashid

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus Azim Rashid, Senior Vice President and Head of Urban Promotion at Columbia Records. Susan and Azim discuss his experiences in the music industry through his presence in the rap group NEMESIS, and through working at various major record labels. They also discuss his role as former Entertainment Director of the University Program Council at UNT.
Date: April 7, 2021
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 69: The True Cost of Human Trafficking with Dr. Kim Robinson transcript

Episode 69: The True Cost of Human Trafficking with Dr. Kim Robinson

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with clinical psychologist Dr. Kim Robinson. Susan and Dr. Robinson discuss how working as a psychologist in the military caused her to focus on child sexual abuse and human trafficking, as well as warning signs and advice for recognizing victims of human trafficking.
Date: April 21, 2021
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
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