Service Learning Project: Life is Short, Don’t Dwell On It

In this interview, we dive into the life of a military veteran and discuss topics regarding his successes, failures, and the importance of the continuation of a happy life.

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Cristina, "We want to create an infrastructure for people to grow into people we want to see.

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Cristina Garza, Program Director of the Mission EDC and creator of the Expert In Residence program says part of the Mission CEED co-working space's mission is "...to create an infrastructure for people...

Jordan Hall interviews his great grandfather Bill Skinner, who is currently on hospice.

Throughout the interview many questions are asked to my grandfather. We discussed what he is most grateful for. We talked about his time in the air force and how it affected his life. He explained to me what he wishes...

A conversation with a friend

I interview my good friend about his life, we discuss immigration from Monterrey, NL to Laredo,TX and how that impacted his life. Mexican culture regarding family and friendship. Growing up between Mexico and Texas, living on the border.

Family Friend Interview (veteran)

Wilson has been a family friend with me for as long as I can remember. He also served in the military in the Persian Gulf War and the Iraq War. Hearing his stories were really breath taking. It really amazed...

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Annette

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Annette tells me about her experiences growing up in the Rio Grande Valley and working and traveling with her family as a migrant worker.

Living History Project

an interview with David Baggio, veteran of Iraq War

Angela tells her life story, from having an above average intelligence to a devastating brain injury.

Angela was born with an above average intelligence, reading her first novel by age five, beginning college at eight, and receiving her doctorate by 18. After a 25-year career in the military, she experienced various explosions, one of which, in...

About Richard Needham

Eric DeWitt interviews his girlfriend Emma Needham regarding her memories with her grandfather.

William Alexion

an interview with William Alexion a ww2 navy electrical technician working primarily on sonar/ radar systems. his destroyer was hit by a kamikaze.

“I was known as Chester’s dark-skinned boy”

On March 4, 91 year old Dusty Rhodes, combat veteran, and NAACP member spoke about his life experiences from the balcony he loves to relax on at the Legacy at Cimarron Retirement Center. Here, he discusses his experience being his...

On the Level #98: Jean-Claude Malterre, a French American Mason and the Military Degree Team.

Jean Claude Malterre came to America from France for a job opportunity and never left. Since that time, he became a mason in Tucson Lodge No. 4. He is now Worshipful Master of the Grand Lodge of Arizona Military Degree...

Life Advice From a Father of 5

This is an interview for an English class that I (Ana Maria) am taking/took during my sophomore year. This is an interview where my dad talks about influential people in his life as well as leaving some wisdom of his...

Interview With My Opa

Born one of seven in World War Two Germany, Emil (Mike) Kropf speaks about his life—his experience coming to America, being drafted in the U.S. army, meeting the love of his life on a train and coming back to raise...

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: David "There is a legacy beyond social status."

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: David. David Withrow is the successful owner of the local cafe, Agrarian Coffee in McAllen, TX. David is a father and husband with a penchant for the refined culinary palette. David speaks...

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Marie Santiago and Danny Santiago

Spouses Marie Santiago (31) and Danny Santiago (33) sit down for a conversation about the highs and lows of the years that they have spent together and offer some of the wisdom that they have gained along the way.

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Ellie Kennedy and Marcia Franklin

Marcia Franklin (60) interviews friend and veteran Ellie Kennedy (65) about her experiences during the Gulf War. They also talk about life after the war, athleticism, and Gulf War Syndrome.