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Episode 32: Addressing the Myths of Our Past with Dr. Richard McCaslin

Description: 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.
Date: March 4, 2020
Duration: 37 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 33: Recollections of a Recording Engineer, Broadcaster, and Educator with Dr. Ed Glick

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Ed Glick, Emeritus Professor of Television Production, Law and Regulation, and Educational Telecommunications in the Department of Media Arts at UNT. Susan and Dr. Glick discuss his service in World War II, and the various paths of his career starting in the 1940s that led him to broadcasting.
Date: March 11, 2020
Duration: 31 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 35: Inside the Dark Web & UNT Cyber Forensics Lab with Dr. Scott Belshaw & Lorrin Underwood

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Scott Belshaw, Director of the UNT Cyber Forensics Lab, and Research Assistant Lorrin Underwood. They discuss the mission of the Cyber Forensics Lab, the lab's role in assisting law enforcement, and the Deep and Dark Webs. They also discuss Dr. Belshaw's upcoming book, "Dark Web Unfiltered."
Date: March 25, 2020
Duration: 42 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 36: How To Use Mindfulness To Be More Resilient with Dr. Craig Neumann

Description: 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
Duration: 46 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 37: How the Microprocessor Changed the World with Dr. Darrel VanDyke

Description: 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
Duration: 45 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 38: It's Never Too Late To Dream with KM Johnson Davis

Description: 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
Duration: 28 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 39: The UNT Cares Campaign & University Advancement with Dr. David Wolf

Description: 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
Duration: 30 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 40: Covering the Kennedy Assassination & Five Presidents with Keith Shelton

Description: 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
Duration: 27 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 42: Discovering Afrofuturism with Jordan Williams

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Jordan Williams, Senior Communications Specialist for the Lifelong Learning & Community Engagement department at UNT. Susan and Jordan discuss Afrofuturism and related concepts, including Post-Colonialism, Afrocentrism, Futures Studies, and Speculative Fiction.
Date: May 13, 2020
Duration: 42 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 43: Women and Politics in the U.S. with Dr. Patricia Richard

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Patricia Richard, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Ohio University. Susan and Dr. Richard discuss her accomplishments as a woman in her field, and women's rights in the United States' current political and general societal systems.
Date: May 20, 2020
Duration: 37 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 44: Chinese Food in the U.S. & Asian American Heritage with Dr. Paul Leung

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Paul Leung, Professor Emeritus in the College of Health & Public Service at UNT. Susan and Dr. Leung discuss his background as a Rehabilitation and Disability Psychologist, and the importance of looking at psychology from a multicultural perspective. They also discuss the contributions of Asian American communities and the history of Chinese food in the United States.
Date: May 27, 2020
Duration: 41 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 49: Photojournalism In Times Of War with Thorne Anderson

Description: 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.
Date: September 16, 2020
Duration: 47 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 51: The Search for Black Holes and Quasars with Dr. Ohad Shemmer

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Ohad Shemmer, astrophysicist and Associate Professor at UNT. Susan and Dr. Shemmer discuss terms related to astrophysics, including the difference between being an astronomer and an astrophysicist, and the relation between black holes and quasars. They also discuss his inspiration behind becoming an astrophysicist, and how discoveries in the field allow scientists to understand the universe.
Date: September 30, 2020
Duration: 51 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 53: Infamous Art Heists with Dr. Laura Evans

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Laura Evans, Associate Professor of Art and Art Education, and Coordinator of the Art Museum Education Certificate at UNT. Susan and Dr. Evans discuss art crime and the theft of paintings by Munch, Goya, Renoir, and Rembrandt. They also discuss an international trip planned by Dr. Evans in partnership with OLLI, related to famous art crime stories.
Date: August 27, 2020
Duration: 44 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 54: Lone Star Chemistry with Dr. Diana Mason

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Diana Mason, Professor Emeritus at UNT's Department of Chemistry. Susan and Dr. Mason discuss the correlation between students' arithmetic skills and their success in chemistry courses. They also discuss Dr. Mason's live chemistry demonstrations, Governor Abbott's commissioning of her as an Admiral in the US Navy, and her role in the Daughters of the American Revolution and in many community pro… more
Date: October 21, 2020
Duration: 52 minutes 11 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 55: Book Talk with Dr. Jean Greenlaw

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Jean Greenlaw, OLLI at UNT faculty member and columnist for the Denton Record Chronicle. Susan and Dr. Greenlaw discuss her motivations for becoming a book reviewer, and her current review column, "Book Talk."
Date: October 28, 2020
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 59 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 60: Women Musicians in the Age of Beethoven with Dr. Rebecca Geoffroy-Schwinden

Description: 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.
Date: February 10, 2021
Duration: 34 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 62: Teaching Skepticism & Critical Thinking with Bryan Lovelace

Description: 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.
Date: February 24, 2021
Duration: 48 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 65: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations with Dr. Rudy Ray Seward

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Rudy Ray Seward, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at UNT. Susan and Dr. Seward discuss his Irish ancestry, the life of St. Patrick according to historical records, and the origins and traditions associated with St. Patrick's Day.
Date: March 17, 2021
Duration: 33 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Funding on Preservation of Documents]

Description: Sound recording of a meeting held in Abilene, TX, discussing the Local Government Records Act (LGRA) passed September 1, 1989. First speaker: Christopher Laplante, Director of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Second speaker: Associate Director of Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library at Texas Tech; Third speaker: Kent Keeth, Director of the Texas Collection at Baylor University. Topics of the meeting include the history of the National Historical Publications and Reco… more
Date: April 1990
Duration: 57 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Hays, Margaret Parx
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Lecture on Augustine

Description: Lecture by LeMoine Lewis at Abilene Christian University concerning “the great Christian heroes of long ago.” The first reading comes from the thirteenth chapter of Matthew. He speaks of a great preacher of ancient times, Augustine, detailing his life and work.
Date: unknown
Duration: 54 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Lewis, LeMoine G.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Lecture on Barton W. Stone

Description: Lecture by LeMoine Lewis at Abilene Christian University concerning early Church history. The lecture begins with a short dialogue about Sister Scott, who passed away that day. He speaks of Barton W. Stone, an important preacher during the Second Great Awakening.
Date: unknown
Duration: 59 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Lewis, LeMoine G.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Lecture on Christian Heroes from the Bible

Description: Lecture by LeMoine Lewis at Abilene Christian University concerning “the great Christian heroes of long ago.” He begins his speech with a prayer and references passages from the Bible throughout.
Date: unknown
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 04 seconds
Creator: Lewis, LeMoine G.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Lecture on John Chrysostom and Ambrose

Description: Lecture by LeMoine Lewis at Abilene Christian University concerning “the great Christian heroes of long ago.” The first reading comes from the eighth chapter of Romans. He speaks of two great preachers of ancient times: John Chrysostom and Ambrose.
Date: unknown
Duration: 1 hour 20 seconds
Creator: Lewis, LeMoine G.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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