Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Rebecca Geoffroy-Schwinden, Assistant Professor of Music at UNT. Susan and Dr. Geoffroy-Schwinden discuss her motivation behind studying 18th century music, and reflect on women in music during the time of Beethoven, from the 1770s-1820s.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Bryan Lovelace, Adjunct Professor in UNT's Department of Behavior Analysis and Director of Texas Behavior Services. Susan and Bryan discuss media bias, what it means to live in a "post-truth" society, and how we can practice critical thinking in our everyday lives.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus Byron Campbell, Senior Partner at Capitol Insights. Susan and Byron discuss 2021's Day at the Capitol, a program connecting UNT students with Texas lawmakers. Byron's personal goals for the initiative and changes being made to the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic are also discussed.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Michael Graig, Distinguished Teaching Professor in UNT's Department of Political Science. Susan and Dr. Graig discuss disinformation campaigns, the use of doxxing as an intimidation tactic, and the dangers of deepfake technology.

Interview with Emily Bowles and Hannah Stewart for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan interviews Emily Bowles and Hannah Stewart about their participation in a group research project as students in UNT’s History department. The project focused on a freedmen's community that formed around St. John’s church in Pilot Point, TX. Starting with names etched into the headstones of a neglected cemetery, these students were eventually able to sketch a portrait of a vibrant community of African Americans who lived in North Texas in the early 20th century. Their group then made headlines when they uncovered evidence of racial violence that played a significant role in the community's decline. Emily and Hannah ultimately presented the results of their group's research as an OLLI at UNT class in the Fall 2019 semester.

Interview with Dr. Becky Knight for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Becky Knight, who is a faculty member in UNT's Health Services Administration program within the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services. They discuss Dr. Knight's background in gerontology, healthcare, and senior housing administration, as well as the trends that have developed in those fields in recent years. Dr. Knight answers some common questions people have about healthcare as they age and talks about her work at UNT training the next generation of health services administrators.

Interview with Jonathan Hall for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan speaks with OLLI at UNT member Jonathan Hall about his journey to Denton and how he discovered the program. Jonathan explains why he chose to volunteer in the program, tracing his path from becoming an Ambassador to his current work as our volunteer-in-residence, chair of our Communications/Marketing Committee, as well as Financial Liaison on our Advisory Council. As he details his duties in all of these roles, Jonathan reveals some behind-the-scenes insights into how all of our incredible volunteers contribute to the continued success of OLLI at UNT.

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.

Interview with Dr. James Goodnow for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) podcast. In this episode, Susan sits down with Dr. James Goodnow, Adjunct Professor of International Studies at UNT, to discuss a special series of discussions he's offering for OLLI at UNT this semester as part of the nationwide Great Decisions global affairs program. Dr. Goodnow explains how these discussions work and also talks with Susan about his academic background, how he became involved with OLLI at UNT, and his personal experiences traveling around the world.

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.