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

Lynn Preston (71) interviews her friend Patricia Cosgrove (87) about Patricia's career as a teacher, her work as a teacher's advocate, and her advice for future teachers.

Mom and son discuss parenting

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

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,...

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...

Natalie Johnson (47) interviews her friend Mark Wong (55) about his work as a potter and his involvement in the local art community.

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.

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

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

Ending interview

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.

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

We talked about her life when she was living in the Philippines and after she moved to the U.S.

Danielle Patterson Varner (42) interviews her colleague Paul Pierce (68) about his career in the theater industry. They also discuss the importance of community theater as a space for storytelling and identity-building, as well as the legacy of kindness Paul...

I interviewed Marcus Williams 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...

Friends Sonya Rosario (64) and Venus Prado (51) discuss Sonya's return to San Antonio after living away for 35 years. They discuss Sonya's career as a filmmaker, memories, and share wisdom for future generations to come.

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

Christian talks about his interests in the automobile industry

Katie Spellman (36) speaks with her mentor and collaborator, Christa Mulder (no age given), about their relationship, their pathways in science, what makes for a good mentor and collaborator, and what they have learned from each other.

In this interesting interview, Anand talks about a multitude of subjects. The topics include childhood in India and how he lead an active and fun youth life. This leads to influential figures in his life which have really shaped him....

Learning about Papa Ralph's life and legacy.