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Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUWalter Green, 1974, College of Liberal Arts, HistoryWalter Green talks about Carbondale history, segregation, and growing up in Southern Illinois. Mr. Green remembers professor London Branch and the story of how he brought Scott Joplin's opera, Treemonisha, to Southern Illinois University in 1972. Walter Green and archivist Walter Ray organized the 50-year anniversary of that performance.
2023-12-2147 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJoe Eddy Brown, 1970, School of Design graduateJoe Eddy Brown is a 1970, SIU School of Design graduate. He attended SIU during the days when Buckminster Fuller was here. He was friends with Buzz Spector and is the creator of the Rayfield Whimple IV, the Metamatic art machine. Joe Eddy was a teacher for most of his career in the northern suburbs in Illinois.
2023-10-0531 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUBuzz Spector, BA 1972 ArtBuzz Spector is an acclaimed artist, educator, and critical writer. He has had shows in galleries and museums including the Art Institute of Chicago, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and recently in the St. Louis Museum of Art.
As an undergraduate he began the student run literary magazine "Grassroots" which is still published today.
Buzz recently retired from his position as Dean of the College & Graduate School of Art at Washington University.
2023-09-1528 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUDr. Crystal Kuykendall, 1970 Graduate, Part 2Crystal Kuykendall grew up on the south-side of Chicago, the first in her family to go to college. While at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, she found her strength and motivation to become a national figure as an educator, human relations expert, legal analyst and inspiration to millions.
2023-09-0723 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUCrystal Kuykendall, 1970 graduate. Educator, Lawyer, Minister, and so much more.Crystal Kuykendall grew up on the south-side of Chicago, the first in her family to go to college. While at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, she found her strength and motivation to become a national figure as an educator, human relations expert, legal analyst and inspiration to millions.
2023-09-0128 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJimmy Wright Redux, Episode 2On Friday August 25 at 6pm in the University Museum Auditorium, Jimmy will be giving a talk at the reception for Trajectory the artwork of Jimmy Wright and Arch Connelly. The show is spectacular and will remain up all semester.
This episode will help people know more about this talented artist and provide background for the show.
2023-08-2101 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJimmy Wright Redux. Episode 1On Friday August 25 at 6pm in the University Museum Auditorium, Jimmy will be giving a talk at the reception for Trajectory the artwork of Jimmy Wright and Arch Connelly. The show is spectacular and will remain up all semester.
This episode will help people know more about this talented artist and provide background for the show.
2023-08-2128 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUSpecial Video Episode - Digital Narrative ShowcaseDigital Narratives are born in Morris Library in the Digital Xpressions Lab. Students and faculty are building new ways to tell stories, present scholarship, design games, and explore their curiosity. #Digital #Scholarship #MorrisLibrary
Our first venture into video podcasting.
2023-04-2421 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUMichael Batinski Part 2 - ReduxSIU emeritus History Professor Michael Batinski is back in town talking about the forgotten stories of Jackson County, Illinois. His book, Forgetting and the Forgotten A Thousand Years of Contested Histories in the Heartland, is published by the SIU Press and available on their website: http://siupress.com/books/978-0-8093-3837-5.
2023-04-1329 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUMichael Batinski Part 1 - ReduxSIU emeritus History Professor Michael Batinski is back in town talking about the forgotten stories of Jackson County, Illinois. His book, Forgetting and the Forgotten A Thousand Years of Contested Histories in the Heartland, is published by the SIU Press and available on their website: http://siupress.com/books/978-0-8093-3837-5.
2023-04-1323 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUDay of Giving Special Collections Research Center - Morris LibraryThe Special Collections Research Center is a key contact point for Morris Library, a place where we engage with
surrounding communities and scholars from around the world. We preserve the
university’s history and keep it alive through social media and in person
events and exhibits. It is a place for the library to express its own identity
through the collecting areas we have chosen. Donations help us today to
preserve the past for the future.
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2023-03-2422 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUDay of Giving - SIU PressThe SIU Day of Giving has provided funds that helped the SIU Press embark on innovative ways to bring their books to readers. The Press and WSIU created Blanket Fort Radio Theater with creative writing students to bring audio books to NPR listeners.
2023-03-1616 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURaf Frumkin talks about his new novel, ConfidenceRaf Frumkin, assistant professor at Southern Illinois University in creative writing talks about his his new novel, Confidence, published March 7, 2023 by Simon & Schuster. Make sure to come to his book signing and in-person book talk in Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 5:00. His book is available in the Campus Bookstore and your favorite independent book dealer.
2023-03-1051 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUDay of Giving Tuesday March 28#SIUDAY The SIUC Day of Giving is coming up on Tuesday March 28, 2023. Please support Library Affairs with your investment in Morris Library, the Special Collections Research Center, the SIU Press, and the University Museum.
2023-03-0306 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJeffery Leving, 1974 graduate with an SIUC Radio and Television degree.Jeffery Leving is a successful family practice lawyer in Chicago. He focuses in keeping fathers in the lives of their children, even after a divorce. He was part of the team ensured Elian Gonzalez's return to his father in Cuba. He describes his involvement in a documentary film "A Wheelie in an All-American City" while an undergraduate. The film told the story of accessibility in Carbondale, years before the Americans with Disabilities Act.
2023-02-1130 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUVera (Graddy) Vasudevan, 1958 History/EducationVera Graddy, graduated from SIUC with a degree in History with a concentration in Library Science in 1958. Her SIUC degree took her to teaching positions around the world. We learn about the time she and her roommate snuck into the construction site for the new Morris Library. They wrote their names on sheets of paper and slipped them into a supporting pillar of the library knowing that they would forever be connected with supporting Morris Library.
2022-12-1926 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUTammera Holmes, 2000 graduate, SIU School of AviationTammera Holmes is the founder, president, and CEO of Aerostar Avion Institute an aviation, education, and training organization with the mission of recruiting more students of color into careers in aviation.
2022-11-1026 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUEnjoli Johnson-Figueroa, 2005 Grad, Dental HygieneEnjoli came to SIU as a non-traditional student in 1999. She struggled at first but quickly learned that there were people at SIU who cared and wanted her to succeed. She is a Senior regional hygiene manager of dental hygiene clinical development for Elite Dental Partners. She is an advisor to dental practices and a motivational speaker. Enjoli has devoted her life to bringing others along towards personal success.
2022-11-0324 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUTommie Van - 1986, SIU -College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences, BS Plant and Soil SciencesTommie Van graduated from SIUC in 1986 and immediately went to work for the USDA where he had an internship as an undergraduate. He soon realized that his talent was in working with people not dirt. Find out how he worked his way up in the Marriott corporation to become one of their most successful general managers nationwide.
2022-10-2728 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUCheryl Russell - 1987 Graduate, BA History/EducationCheryl Russell grew up in the small village of Tamms, Illinois and took music lessons in Carbondale before enrolling at SIUC. Cheryl fondly remembers band director Mike Hanes and others who served as valued mentors throughout her life.
2022-10-2029 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURobert Murphy - Part 2Robert Murphy tells his story about his career as an infectious disease researcher and international medicine.
#HIV, #John Philip Phair Professor of Infectious Diseases. #GlobalHealth, #LizPhair
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2022-10-1325 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURobert L. Murphy, BA Geography, 1974Robert (Rob) Murphy came to SIUC to study aviation. He graduated in 1974 with a BA in Geography and went on to become an MD specializing in infectious diseases at Northwestern University. He is one of the five founding members of the Northwestern Global Health Foundation. His work focuses on HIV and other diseases in Africa but is of world-wide significance. During the Covid pandemic he kept Chicago informed during a daily feature on WGN TV.
2022-10-0730 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUD. Gorton - Part 2D. Gorton talks about how he became a photographer at the New York Times. While working there he was assigned to Daniel Moynihan, Bella Abzug, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan. More recently he has been working on a book of photographs documenting the white south during the late 1960s.
2022-09-2919 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUD. Gorton - Social Justice Activist & PhotographerD. Gorton, Carbondale native, grew up in the segregated Mississippi Delta town of Greenville, Mississippi. He talks about his life in that environment and his journey to his life as a social justice activist.
2022-09-2228 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUEdna Patterson-Petty - ArtistIn this episode Edna Patterson-Petty speaks about her growth as an artist and her relationship with the art of Senegal.
2022-09-1515 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUReginald Petty and Edna Paterson-Petty talk about life.Today we speak with Reginald Petty and Edna Paterson-Petty about how they met, collecting African Art, and their hopes for East St. Louis.
2022-09-0830 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUReginald Petty - BA Sociology, 1956 & MA Education, 1966This episode was recorded at the Petty home in East St. Louis during the spring of 2022. Mr. Petty relates how Dick Gregory convinced him to come to SIUC. His story provides a window to race relations in Carbondale in the Fifties and the importance of Delyte Morris in making things better.
2022-09-0222 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURichard Hunt Redux Part 2This is a repeat of our interview with sculptor, Richard Hunt that aired August 11, 2021. Richard Hunt received an Honorary Degree in Public Arts from SIUC on Saturday, May, 7 at the spring commencement.
2022-05-2020 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURichard Hunt ReduxOn Saturday, May 7, SIUC awarded Richard Hunt an Honorary Doctorate in Public Art at the spring commencement. We are revisiting the August, 2021 episode to allow more people to hear from this incredible man. Richard Hunt was selected to install the first public art at the Obama Presidential Library. Swing Low hangs in the National Museum of African American HIstory and Culture, Washington D.C.
2022-05-1227 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUScott Furtwengler - 1988 BA, English & 1995 MA, EnglishScott Furtwengler talks about his time in Carbondale where he worked in Morris Library, the people who influenced his life, and his part in the music scene in Carbondale during the 80s and 90s.
2022-05-0530 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJimmy Wright - MFA 1971, Part 2Jimmy Wright talks about life after SIU. In this episode we hear about Jimmy's life in New York City, Jean-Michel Basquiat, his series of drawings of gay life before AIDS, Gay art, and how he became part of the movie, Saturday Night at the Baths. Then AIDS changed the world. We hear about how he came to paint his spectacular still lifes.
2022-04-2835 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJimmy Wright - MFA 1971Jimmy came to SIU after a BFA from the School of the Art Institute. He had just completed a world tour fellowship from the School of the Art Institute. He focused on an MFA in bronze sculpture and printmaking. In this episode Jimmy talks about why he came to Carbondale and talks about his experience, sculpture department chair Tom Walsh, the fire that burned down his house, studio, and most of his artwork. He also describes the origins of the first officially recognized gay student organization, the Gay Liberation Student Group.
2022-04-2128 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUAmelia Blakely, 2020 graduate with dual degrees in Journalism and PhilosophyAmelia Blakely, a Pulitzer Center Fellow, credits her degree in Philosophy as the inspiration behind her investigative reporting. She spent her final semester in isolation because of the Covid 19 outbreak.
2022-04-1430 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURichard C. Lindberg - Author of Tales of Forgotten ChicagoIn Tales of Forgotten Chicago, Richard Lindberg shines light on the many small folklore and big stories that make up the rich tapestry that is Chicago. In every engaging chapter gives new insight. We learn of the connection between SIU and the beginnings of the International Special Olympics, the time that John Wilkes Booth walked the stage of McVicker's Theater in downtown Chicago, the day the Beatles came to town, and best of all, who really was milking that famous cow when the Chicago fire began.
Tales of Forgotten Chicago is available at your local bookstore and...
2022-04-0729 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUH.B. Koplowitz - 1977 Journalism degree. Author of Carbondale After DarkH. B. Koplowitz talks about growing up in Carbondale, working at the Daily Egyptian, Morris Library, and his career in journalism.
He is the author of the iconic history of Carbondale in the 1960s and 70s, Carbondale After Dark. It is available at: Carbondale After Dark And Other Stories: Expanded Edition: Koplowitz, H B: 9780979139369: AmazonSmile: Books.
2022-03-1724 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUDr. Michael Batinski, SIU History Professor Emeritus: author of Forgetting and the Forgotten: A Thousand Years of Contested Histories in the HeartlandDr. Batinski discusses his new book Forgetting and the Forgotten: A Thousand Years of Contested Histories in the Heartland. It is a history of Jackson County Illinois, published by the SIU Press in January 2022. It is available at your favorite independent books store and at the SIU Press website, http://www.siupress.com/books/978-0-8093-3837-5
2022-03-0329 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUDr. Michael Batinski, SIU History Professor, author. Forgetting and the Forgotten A Thousand Years of Contested Histories in the Heartland. Published by the SIU PressDr. Batinski speaks about his time at SIU and his book, Forgetting and the Forgotten: A Thousand Years of Contested Histories in the Heartland. His book is available at your local bookstore or online at the SIU Press online store at: http://siupress.com/books/978-0-8093-3837-5
2022-02-2423 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUSpecial Black History Month - Return to General Larry O. SpencerToday we return to the Story of retired Air Force Four Star General, Larry O. Spencer. General Spencer has such an inspirational Saluki Story, we decided to revisit our conversation last November.
2022-02-1727 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUKeith Davis - 1974 Graduate of SIUC with a degree in Cinema and Photography with a minor in Psychology.Keith Davis talks about his time at SIUC as a Cinema and Photography major. He credits the faculty in C&P having a major influence on his career that lead to his role as chief curator of photography at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. He continues to work with Charles Swedlund, telling the rich history of photography.
2022-02-1029 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJarrin Williams, 1994 graduate with a degree in Mass CommunicationsJarrin is a 1994 Graduate of SIUC with a Degree in Mass Communications. He was the Missouri Valley Conference 400 meter hurdles champion in both 1991 (52.83) and 1992 (51.96). He was also all-conference in 1992 (400M hurdles and 4 X 400m relay) and in 1994 (55m hurdles indoors and 110m hurdles outdoors).
He now teaches English and is the head boys cross-country coach and assistant track and field coach at Rock Island High School in Rock Island, Illinois.
2022-02-0327 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUKathryn Harris 1969 graduate in French. Part 2In this episode Kathryn Harris speaks about how she became a librarian and how that decision culminated in her position as Library Services Director at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL. Ms. Harris is known for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman and other historical figures. Through her portrayals she brings history to life for children and adults throughout the years.
2022-01-2728 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUKathryn Harris 1969 graduate in FrenchKathryn Harris, retired Director of Library Services at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum speaks about her life and family growing up in Carbondale. She also tells me how her experience as a student worker in Morris Library affected her later career. She remembers some of the Morris Library luminaries, Allen Cohn and John Y. Simon.
2022-01-2018 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUGreg Nejmanowski - Dual Degree SalukiGreg graduated in 2008 with a BS in Zoology and a 2019 masters degree in Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management. He discusses his mentors at Touch of Nature, Eric Oberg and Steve Garipy. His masters project Paddle for Patriots, took him down the length of the Mississippi River in a kayak. That trip raised $27,000 for veterans at SIUC
2022-01-1331 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURobert Hartley - Author of Death Underground: The Centralia and West Frankfort Mine DisastersRobert Hartley co-authored Death Underground with David Kenney, published by the Southern Illinois University Press in 2006. We speak with him this week because December 22 will be the 70th anniversary of the mine explosion in West Frankfort that killed 119 miners. Coal mines have been core to the Southern Illinois economy. It touched the lives of countless families throughout the region.
We discuss the process of writing this history and his craft. He also explains the strength of his collaboration with SIUC political scientist, David Kenney.
2021-12-0927 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUSteven Dew - 2017 Video Production & Financial Economics.Steven Dew was the Lincoln Academy Laureate from SIU while an undergraduate. He talks about his Honors Program classes and the faculty who made an impact on his life. The faculty he mentions are Dennis Galloway, Radio and Television and Jan Thompson, Journalism. He worked on one of the early videos for the SIU Day of Giving, 2018 working with Rebecca Renshaw and Britni Bateman.
2021-12-0328 min
Blanket Fort Radio TheaterInside The Blanket Fort - Episode 71Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort this week as John Pollitz, Dean of library affairs at SIU talks with SIU Press author Bob Hartley. Hartley is a former journalist and publisher and is an expert on Illinois politics and politicians. He’s the author or co-author of 12 books, 7 of which were published by SIU Press.Also, catch the latest podcast episode of Blanket Fort Radio Theater's production of "The Undaunted Women of Nanking."
2021-12-0206 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJeremy Finley - 1995, Radio & Television, Part 2Jeremy Finley talks about his career as an investigative reporter for WSMV in Nashville, TN. He has gone undercover to document corruption and traveled the world to report his stories.
2021-11-1829 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJeremy Finley - 1995, Radio & TelevisionJeremy is the Chief Investigative Reporter for WSMV TV in Nashville, TN. He has received a National Edward 4 Murrow award for investigative reporting and a National Emmy nomination for investigative reporting. Jeremy also has published two novels, The Darkest Time of Night, and, The Dark Above.
2021-11-1125 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUGeneral Larry O. Spencer - 1979, EngineeringGeneral Larry O. Spencer completed his SIUC undergraduate degree in Industrial Technology without ever stepping on the Carbondale campus. He took his classes on one of the many military bases served by the SIU Extended Campus program. General Spencer has an inspiring story to tell. He wrote it down in his book, Dark Horse: General Larry O. Spencer and His Journey from Horseshoe to the Pentagon, is being released November 15. Dark Horse: General Larry O. Spencer and His Journey from the Horseshoe to the Pentagon: Spencer USAF (Ret.), Gen. Larry O.: 9781682477021: AmazonSmile: Books
2021-11-0430 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJuana Duran Charicata, 2015 Art EducationJuana and her family immigrated from Cheran, Michoaca, Mexico in 1995. They settled in Cobden, IL where they found work in the many apple orchards. They also found a growing community made up of other immigrants from Michoacan. Juana faced many obstacles as she pursued her education but she also found mentors at SIU to encourage pursuit. She is a talented artist who recently had her paintings on exhibition in Morris Library.
2021-10-2829 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUTodd Doughty 1995 graduate. Theater major, English Minor.Todd talks about his time at SIU and how he and his roommate loaded up a trailer and, the day after graduation, headed for fame and fortune in New York City. The fame and fortune was not as planned but he did find a marvelous career in book publishing. We also talked about his new book, Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World.
2021-10-2129 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUMichael Tow, History/Education 2004 and 2014 History MAMichael Tow grew up in Jackson County. While in high school he received a prestigious Horatio Alger scholarship that allowed him to attend John A. Logan College before transferring to SIUC. His studies lead him to a career as a high school teacher at Carbondale High School followed by a teaching career in Washington State.
Michael is currently writing a biography of Joe Grace a baseball player from Gorham, IL. Joe played for the St. Louis Browns in the years before and after World War II.
2021-10-1432 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUShawn Clankie, 1990 part 2In this episode Shawn talks about his life on campus as well as his career and life in Japan. His early influence came from another Saluki, Bill Barth, the long-time editor for the Beloit Daily News. As an undergraduate Shawn’s world widened when he came to SIU and met so many students from all around the world. Listen to him talk about meeting Paul Simon.
2021-10-0722 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUShawn Clankie, 1990 College of Liberal Arts Graduate, French MajorShawn Clankie, talks about his life, studying at SIU, and how he came to live and teach in Japan. He started his undergraduate studies as a photography major then switched to French. Shawn had a deep interest in travel and learning about other lands and cultures. He credits many of his professors for influencing the pattern of his life. Some of those professors were Chuck Swedlund, Cinema and Photography, David Gobert, French, and Tom Seville of the International Study Abroad program.
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2021-09-2313 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUBrian Munoz, 2019 Graduate in Journalism/PhotojournalismBrian talks abut the friends he made in the SIU Marching Band, being Editor and Chief of the Daily Egyptian, and his career post-graduation.
2021-09-0925 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURichard Hunt: American Sculptor, Illinois Treasure, Part 2This is the second part of my interview with renown sculptor, Richard Hunt in his studio in Chicago. We talk about books in the works that catalog his life's work and tell his personal story. He talks about how he works with metal and we discuss one of his colleagues in the studio, sculptor Gwen Yen Chiu.
2021-08-1220 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURichard Hunt - American Sculptor, Illinois Treasure.Saluki Stories continues our summer wanderings off the path of pure alumni interviews. Don't worry we will be back on track beginning fall semester with Season 3. But summers are for fun. This week and next are dedicated to the Saluki Story of world renowned sculptor, Richard Howard Hunt.
Here is the story behind this week's Saluki Story. Last year a gentleman who is in the process of creating a catalog of all of Mr. Hunt's work reached out to the Art and Design department trying to locate Running Hybrid, a piece he donated to the University Museum...
2021-08-0526 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUSpecial Summer EpisodeIn this special episode we speak with E. Faye Williams author of Dick Gregory, Wake up and Stay Woke: Running for Life. Dick Gregory Wake Up and Stay Woke: Running for Life: Williams, Dr. E. Faye: 9781735744728: Amazon.com: Books
Dick Gregory was an SIU student athlete in the 1950s. He went on to become a comedian, civil rights activist, social activist, health and food activist who never stopped caring for people.
2021-06-1027 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJerry Gelsomino, 1974, Self-Developed MajorJerry was a 1974 Art and Design Graduate that chose to take on a Self-determined major. In part one we discussed Jerry’s time on campus and his experiences as a Saluki. Today we will be covering the adventures of Jerry’s post-graduate life. Since graduating, Jerry created many opportunities for himself. He started off working for a furniture store in Chicago and went on to travel the world designing with his wife Linda Gelsomino.
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2021-05-1921 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUEnd of Semester BluesAs this spring semester winds down the Saluki Stories team needs to put school work first.
2021-04-2202 min
Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJerry Gelsomino, 1974 Self-Developed MajorToday we’re talking to Jerry Gelsomino 1974 Art and Design Graduate.
Jerry worked as an RA and as a lighting technician in broadcasting during his time on campus. The majority of his course-load was in the Art of Design following the years of Buckminster Fuller's teachings. Jerry is one of SIUC’s exceptional students that chose to take on a Self-determined major. This autonomous decision to build his own major was reflected in Jerry’s life path. Jerry has had abundant and diverse career offers since his time at SIU. These opportunities granted him the freedom to travel...
2021-04-1415 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJoe Wilkins part 2Today we’re following up with Part 2 of Joe Wilkins episode. In this episode, we will be focused on Joe’s travels post-graduation and into retirement. Joe was a member of ROTC during his time on campus and worked for Don Mitchell as a radio announcer. He has gone on to travel the world and has even written a book called Gates of the Arctic National Park: Twelve Years of Wilderness Exploration from his days exploring Alaska now available on Amazon.
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2021-03-3117 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJoe Wilkins, 1965 Liberal ArtsToday we’re talking to Joe Wilkins 1965 Liberal Arts Graduate. Joe was a member of ROTC during his time on campus and also worked for Don Mitchell as a radio announcer. He has gone on to travel the world and has even written a book called Gates of the Arctic National Park: Twelve Years of Wilderness Exploration from his days exploring Alaska.
This week’s episode will be a two-part episode. The first half will be centered around Joe’s time as a Saluki and the second half will be next week, focused on Joe's world travels and re...
2021-03-2412 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIULolita Mack - part IIToday we’re talking to alumni, Lolita L. Mack. A 2004, fine arts graduate that majored in Graphic Design. After receiving her BFA Lolita went on to get her master's in Science and Education in 2006 and is now working on her Ph.D. in Work Force Development at SIU.
Lolita is the definition of being involved on campus and in the community. She created and participated in many programs and events during her time that brought the campus to life. From being VP of Zeta Phi Beta Inc. to running for homecoming queen to now being the president of...
2021-03-1021 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIULolita Mack - SIUC, 2006 multiple degree alumnaeLolita is the President of the Black Alumni Group, BAG.
2021-03-0314 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIURichard Jurek, SIUC 1989, Creative Writing and Marketing.Richard speaks about the great professors, poet Rodney Jones and novelist Richard Russo. Then he introduces us to his passion, space exploration. Richard is the co-author of Marketing the Moon: The Selling of the Apollo Lunar Program and author of The Ultimate Engineer: The Remarkable Life of NASA’s Visionary Leader George M. Low.
2021-02-2417 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIULinda Lehman Vincent and Doug Vincent Valentines Day SpecialIn this week's Valentine's Day Special, hear Doug and Linda Vincent talk about their days at SIUC and the origin story of their 44-year relationship that started on-campus at the Saluki Arena.
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2021-02-1716 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUTim Atseff, SIUC Art, 1970Season 2 Episode 2
Hear Tim Atseff talk about his SIU in the '60s, the SIU Art Department, and his career as a political cartoonist and journalist. His art is currently on exhibit at the SIU University Museum. Read about it in the Daily Egyptian.
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2021-02-1020 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUBob Farrar, SIUC Business 1973Season 2; Episode 1
Hear Bob Ferrar, 1973 Saluki Graduate, talk about his days in the dorms and his fondest memories of his time at SIUC.
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2021-02-0315 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUAlexandria Marlow, SIUC Political Science 2017Alexandria Marlow, SIUC Political Science 2017
2021-01-0609 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUBarry Cupp, SIUC BS Management 1984, MBA 1985Barry Cupp, SIUC BS Management 1984, MBA 1985
2020-12-3011 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUBrynn Edwards, SIUC Criminology & Sociology, 2015 and Melissa McCord, SIUC University Studies, 2000Brynn Edwards, SIUC Criminology & Sociology, 2015 and Melissa McCord, SIUC University Studies 2000
2020-12-2318 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUDr. Sandy Beebe, SIUC Dental Hygiene 1979, Education 1980, 1986, 2003Dr. Sandy Beebe, SIUC Dental Hygiene 1979, Education 1980, 1986, 2003
2020-12-1611 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUGerald Worms, SIUC BS Mathematics, 1969Gerald Worms, SIUC BS Mathematics, 1969
2020-12-0916 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJackie Biggs, SIUC Secondary Education 2018Jackie Biggs, SIUC Secondary Education 2018
2020-12-0211 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJenny McCollom, SIUC BA English 2015Jenny McCollom, SIUC BA English 2015
2020-11-2514 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJohn SIUC BS Biological Sciences, 1969John Doe SIUC BS Biological Sciences, 1969
2020-11-1811 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJohn Pollitz, SIUC Education, 1975John Pollitz, SIUC Education, 1975
2020-11-1113 min
WTF? CarbondaleWTF? Carbondale, Ep. 15: John PollitzJohn Pollitz talks loving, leaving, then returning to Carbondale to live the library life.
Interview Date: October 22, 2020
2020-11-101h 04Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUKevin Clark, SIUC Health Education 2001, Business Administration 2005, Public Health 2009Kevin Clark, SIUC Health Education 2001, Business Administration 2005, Public Health 2009
2020-11-0409 min2020-10-3011 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUMark Wetstein, SIUC BA Theater, 1990Mark Wetstein, SIUC BA Theater, 1990
2020-10-2811 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUNiki Lindhorst, SIUC BA Psychology & Linda Hoover, SIUC BA Psychology, 1995Niki Lindhorst, SIUC BA Psychology & Linda Hoover, SIUC BA Psychology, 1995
2020-10-2139 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUPatrick Hart, SIUC BA Journalism 1988Patrick Hart, SIUC BA Journalism, 1988
2020-10-1414 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUSarah Jilek, SIUC BA English 2016, MFA Fiction 2020Sarah Jilek, SIUC BA English 2016, MFA Fiction 2020
2020-10-0713 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUScott Shelton, SIUC BS Geography 1991, Community Development & Health Education, 1993Scott Shelton, SIUC BS Geography 1991, Community Development & Health Education, 1993
2020-09-3008 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUSusan Mullen, SIUC BA English Education, 1990 & Patty Mullen, SIUC BA Art & DesignSusan Mullen, SIUC BA English Education, 1990 & Patty Mullen, SIUC BA Art & Design
2020-09-2347 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUJohn Eshleman, SIUC BS Advanced Technical Studies & Biomedical Electronics Mgmt. 1993John Eshleman, SIUC BS Advanced Technical Studies & Biomedical Electronics Mgmt. 1993
2020-09-1610 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUWilliam McGraw, SIUC BA Journalism & Advertising, 1969William McGraw, SIUC BA Journalism & Advertising, 1969
2020-09-0933 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUAlice DeJarnett, SIUC BS Education, 1969Alice DeJarnett, SIUC BS Education, 1969
2020-09-0207 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUBenjamin Bradley, SIUC BA History & Economics, 2018Benjamin Bradley, SIUC BA History & Economics, 2018
2020-09-0210 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUConnie Robertson, SIUC BS Advanced Technical Studies, 1990Connie Robertson, SIUC BS Advanced Technical Studies, 1990
2020-09-0207 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUTrailer for Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUA brief sample from Episode 1 of the Saluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIU podcast, on ongoing series of interviews with alumni/ae of Southern Illinois University.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2020-02-0702 minSaluki Stories: Oral Histories from SIUDan Giedeman, SIUC BA History & Economics 1992, MA Economics 1994Dan Giedeman, 1992 *1994, discusses his time at Southern Illinois University.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2020-02-0712 min