A Challenge You Overcame

In this interview I spoke with Andy Calvo about challenges we overcame. We determined that with hard work, perseverance, and a strong motivator, we can acquire new skills, no matter how challenging they might seem.

Immigrating to America

Interviewed by his American wife, Alex, Ed reflects on his choice to emigrate from England, his experiences in America and his aspirations for the future.

My amazing Dad

I had the wonderful opportunity to interview my 83 year old dad.

Interviewed by David D
November 23, 2021 App Interview

My student, David, interviews me for The Great Thanksgiving Day Listen practice in class!

Everywhere I’ve met up with Wellesley women, I think, ‘Ah ha!’

Martha Teichner and Milly Cooper Glimcher reflect on how their experiences at Wellesley fostered their interests and ambitions, and share their thoughts on how Wellesley prepares women to enter the public sphere.

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Marilyn Rose, Meredith Rose, and Shelley Rose

Shelley Rose (58) and Meredith Rose (55) talk with their mother, Marilyn Rose (83) about her life growing up in Providence, RI and how she hated following rules as a kid. She also talks about meeting her husband and her...

Coco and Auntie Janet Interview

We first talked about her childhood. Then we talked about her older life like her wedding day and working.

“At Wellesley, every leader was a woman. And so to me, learning that women could do all those leadership roles, was really transformative.”

Deborah Birnbach ’87 and Shannon Langston ’87 discuss the strength behind a group of women, and how Wellesley’s positive environment empowered them in their career choices.

“And I remember opening that box and feeling like my grandmother was there.”

Marah Herbach ’01 and her mother Judith Katz ’66 recall the tangible and intangible connections they made at Wellesley, tying them to generations of Wellesley students.

“I found being in a woman’s college, where you weren’t either competing with men all the time, absolutely wonderful.”

Maud Chaplin ’56 and Ann Roberts ’56 discuss the immediate bond they formed upon first meeting at Wellesley, and reminisce about campus life in the 1950s.

That time I got gum in my hair

We talked about the time I almost killed (but didn’t) my dog. And about deeper things. Idk just listen to it urself

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

We talked about just about every topic ranging from Love life to elections. It was great to get to know someone more that I thought I’d already knew.

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Interview

From Colorado but originating from a relatively conservative town in otherwise liberal Massachusetts, Stephen Weddig is interviewed by his child, Angela Weddig, speaking of his experiences with politics and historical events all the way from his childhood to his adulthood....

Wellesley affords such a wonderful opportunity to do things we had never done.

Nan Keohane ’61 talks with sister, Geneva Overholser ’70, about how they both got to Wellesley from Arkansas. Each had their own “Wellesley Experience” – finding opportunities they never expected and a new sense of sisterhood they cherish to this...

Julie Peck and William (Bill) Lynch

Julie Peck 72 and Bill Lynch 75 discussed the development of Bill's social justice philosophy from a Quaker high school, through law school at U of Chicago, becoming a conscientious objector after ROTC, teaching in a changing school system.

Tea with Nana

Talking family and world history with my 91-year-old grandmother who lives in Needham, Mass., and my husband Ashkon.

Interview: Kasey and Erin Shapiro (final)

I conducted an interview with my mom in order to learn about her experiences in life and throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Immigrant interview

Description of what it was like to immigrate from Spain to America

Joan McCarthy, Sister of St. Joseph

This is an interview with my cousin Joan McCarthy, Sister of St. Joseph about her life, for us to share together and with future generations.