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Raymond Chodor’s Interview for Fall 2019 University of Pittsburgh Navigating Grief & Loss Final Project

I interviewed Diana Booth for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

In this interview in Greenville, South Carolina, Woods Windham sits down with Kristen Cooper. Ms. Cooper speaks of her early life and how her family has shaped her. She also talks about her legacy and her decision to become a...

Mom and son discuss parenting

Losing her mom at 22-years-old had a profound effect on Kris Wade. Not only did it change the course of her young adult life, it shaped the way she chose to parent. Keeping the legacy of her mother alive within...

Lexi and her mom discuss growing up, what working hard means, and what legacies they'll leave behind.

In this interview, conducted on November 26, in Greenville, South Carolina, Nyah Joudeh interviews her second cousin, Crystal Jarrouge, about her memories, beliefs, and thoughts. Nyah prompts Crystal to talk about her childhood including her favorite memory and those who...

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Sholon and Katrina Rucker (granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard) about love, dating, and marriage.

I interviewed Jack Stines for my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book,...

Her legacy, regrets and wishes for future generation

Nate and I discussed some major life questions about how he wants to be remembered and what kind of advice he has for future generations.

Chassidy interviews her aunt. They talk about the importance of family and how you should always put family first. Her aunt also talks about how you can accomplish anything with hard work. They also reminisce on some of her favorite...

I, Rose Major (18), decided to interview my father for a school project. My dad Brian Major (56) and I have always been close, but this interview revealed things about him to me that I never even knew. The most...

A daughter interviews her father about his life growing up in Austin, his writing career, surviving cancer, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

I interviewed Crystal Crisp for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focused on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

This is about the story of a mother growing up.

In this interview, me, Mauricio Valenzuela Anan (14), i will talk to my grandpa Raúl Anan (76) about his life, family, school and more.

Zachary Kilby (21) shares a conversation with his mentor, David Glenn (54), about David’s time playing baseball when he was younger, his career in sports media, the mentors he had throughout that career, and the legacy he would like to...

Bernadette Wilson (57) speaks with her daughter, Vanessa Lindley (38) about their favorite memories, stories, and people.

Hope Hawkins (69) talks with Roger Hawkins (71) about the murder of her mother, grief, resilience, and learning to befriend her pain.

I interviewed Marsha Sivils for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to an enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's...

In an afternoon, Kylie leaned some new-old things about her grandmother Shirley.

An excerpt from a recently rediscovered recording from December 25, 2008, where Mrs. Rosa T. Beard (1919-2010) shared in her own words, how she ended up pursuing her Master’s degree at Columbia University.

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Dr. Joseph Hobbs, former student of Rosa T. Beard and a founding member of the award-winning Rocket Club.

We talked about the family legacy of Erik Iversen as well as his personal experiences.