Hosted by OLLI at UNT member Susan Supak, this podcast is a series of interviews with the faculty, staff, and members who make our program special.

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In this episode, Susan speaks with retired corporate attorney Jim Bays. A graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia Law School, Jim has turned his passionate interest in Thomas Jefferson and the legal foundation of the United States into several OLLI courses. He talks with Susan about the life of Jefferson and the series of compromises that were involved in creating a working constitution for the country.

To learn more about OLLI at UNT, visit https://olli.unt.edu/ or email olli@unt.edu.

Episode 90: Thomas Jefferson and the U.S. Constitution with Jim Bays

In this episode, Susan speaks with Tom Tweeddale. They discuss his career in aviation, which included teaching at a private pilot ground school and 36 years as an airline pilot. Mr. Tweeddale explains how his passion for U.S. history has led him to give lectures for libraries, colleges, and OLLI at UNT. He also describes how he got his start as a dance instructor.

To learn more about OLLI at UNT, visit https://olli.unt.edu/ or email olli@unt.edu.

Episode 91: Aviation, U.S. History, and Ballroom Dancing with Tom Tweeddale

In this episode, Susan speaks with Casey Shelton, Senior Researcher at the Monuments Men and Women Foundation for the Preservation of Art. They discuss Casey's background and how she came to work for the Foundation, which is a not-for-profit organization created to raise worldwide awareness about the service of the Monuments Men and Women, honor them for their achievements, and complete their unfinished mission of returning missing art to the rightful owners. Casey explains the Foundation's history, speaks about several of the accomplishments of the Monuments Men and Women, and discusses the Foundation's ongoing work.

To learn more about the Monuments Men and Women Foundation, visit https://www.monumentsmenandwomenfnd.org/.

Information about the Foundation's WWII Most Wanted Art playing cards is available at https://www.monumentsmenandwomenfnd.org/join-the-hunt/wwii-most-wanted.

To learn more about OLLI at UNT, visit https://olli.unt.edu or email olli@unt.edu.

Episode 92: The Monuments Men and Women Foundation with Casey Shelton

In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. James Bednarz, Senior Avian Lecturer and Advisor in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNT. They discuss Dr. Bednarz’s current research projects on the breeding ecology of a local Painted Bunting population and the wintering biology of the American Kestrel. He explains the important role these birds play in our ecosystem and why the decline of their populations is a cause for concern. Susan learns about an exciting secret research project Dr. Bednarz once participated in and the two discuss some of the latest efforts involved in protecting bird populations.

To read the Audubon Magazine article about Dr. Bednarz's research, visit https://www.audubon.org/magazine/spring-2023/the-perplexing-decline-american-kestrel.

To learn more about Dr. Bednarz's research on the Painted Bunting, please visit https://www.facebook.com/UNTPaintedBunting.

Information about the UNT Raptor Research Team that works with Dr. Bednarz on the American Kestrel, please visit https://www.facebook.com/UNTRaptorResearch.

To learn more about OLLI at UNT, please visit https://olli.unt.edu or email olli@unt.edu.

Episode 93: Avian Ecology with Dr. James Bednarz

In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Katherine Alsop, an Audiologist and Clinical Educator in UNT's Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. They have a wide-ranging discussion about hearing loss and the importance of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Dr. Alsop answers questions about hearing aids and shares some information about auditory training. Their conversation also covers some of the fascinating research into the relationship between hearing loss and health issues such as cognitive decline and fall risk.

To learn more about the UNT Speech & Hearing Center, visit https://hps.unt.edu/aslp/aslp-clinics.

To learn more about OLLI at UNT, visit https://olli.unt.edu or email olli@unt.edu.

Episode 94: Audiology and Hearing Loss with Dr. Katherine Alsop

In this episode of UNT POD, our University of North Texas student and faculty experts discuss their mission to document and preserve endangered and indigenous languages, including South Asian languages such as Lamkang, Mankiyali, Kashmiri and Burushaski. They also discuss events such as UNT’s Year of Indigenous Languages series and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, set for 11 a.m. Oct. 15 at Sage Lawn.

In this episode, we discuss:
●	What “endangered language” really means
●	How languages lose vitality
●	UNT’s efforts in documenting and preserving endangered and indigenous languages
●	Important language archival tools such as CORSAL (Computational Resources for South Asian Languages)
●	Indigenous language events
●	Students who have come to UNT to help save their own languages

Featured in this episode are:
●	Shobhana Chelliah, associate dean and professor in UNT’s department of linguistics
●	Sadaf Munshi, chair and professor in UNT’s department of linguistics
●	Sumshot Khular, a Ph.D. student in UNT’s department of linguistics and a native Lamkang speaker
●	Javid Iqbal, a graduate student in UNT’s department of linguistics and a native speaker of Burushaski
●	Midhat Shah, a graduate student in UNT’s department of linguistics and a native speaker of Kashmiri
●	Christina Wasson, professor in UNT’s department of anthropology and the organizer of UNT’s Year of Indigenous Languages series
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Episode 5 - Learning, Language and a Long-Term Mission

**DISCLAIMER! THE VIEWS HELD AND EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST IN NO WAY REFLECT OR EXPRESS THE VIEWS HELD BY UNT OR THE STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER.**

MCHR Episode 1 - E - Cigs, Vapes & Tobacco

In this episode of UNT POD, University of North Texas experts discuss the making of Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding dress and the impact Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has on the fashion industry as the third season of The Crown is set to air. 

In this episode, we discuss:
●	The making of Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding dress
●	The Texas Fashion Collection features a dress designed by designer Norman Hartnell that shares similar features with Queen Elizabeth’s wedding dress
●	Queen Elizabeth II’s dress made a statement, showcasing her country’s creativity as it was recovering from World War II 
●	The newest royal, Meghan Markle, can cause fashion brands’ sales to increase when she wears their ready-to-wear brands 
●	Markle makes a statement with her fashion choices by wearing clothes that promotes sustainability and accessibility 

Featured in this episode are:
•	Annette Becker, director of the Texas Fashion Collection
•	Iva Jestratijevic, assistant professor, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

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Episode 6 - British Royal Fashion

In this episode of UNT POD, our University of North Texas faculty experts discuss recent events that reflect the shifting power dynamic in newsrooms, including the mass exodus of Deadspin’s editorial staff and the Salt Lake Tribune being granted non-profit status, as well as the rise of #fakenews accusations ahead of the 2020 election.

In this episode, we discuss:
●	The death of Deadspin
●	Newsroom unionization
●	The Salt Lake Tribune’s non-profit status
●	How to find trustworthy media coverage of the 2020 election

Featured in this episode are:
●	Neil Foote, principal lecturer in UNT’s Mayborn School of 
Journalism
●	Randy Loftis, lecturer in UNT’s Mayborn School of Journalism
●	Jacqueline Fellows, lecturer in UNT’s Mayborn School of Journalism

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Episode 7 - The State of Journalism

MCHR Episode 2 - Balancing Work School And Diet

MCHR Episode 3 - Tattoo And Piercing Safety

Lesa Roe, Chancellor for the University of North Texas System, Paul Corliss, Chief Communications Officer for the University of North Texas System, host the Bridging Gaps Podcast and welcome Adam Fein, Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation, for the University of North Texas.

Adam Fein (Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation, UNT) - Episode 15

As part of our efforts to keep faculty and staff informed about the COVID-19 Pandemic, Chancellor Roe held a virtual UNT World Town Hall with all three UNTS presidents – Bob Mong (UNT Dallas), Neal Smatresk (UNT) and Michael Williams (UNTHSC) – as well as Vice Chancellor & Chief Human Capital Officer Barbara Abercrombie.

COVID19 Town Hall- Episode 16

WE ARE NORTH TEXAS shares good work and good deeds from the University of North Texas System and its member institutions. We are innovative, diverse, caring and collaborative – we are North Texas. Hosted by UNT System Chief Communications Officer Paul Corliss.

In this episode, Paul Corliss talks to Jeff Beeson, Ex Medical Director & Asst. Professor of Medical Education & Chief Medical Officer and Jessica Rangel, Director of SaferCare TX about the UNT Health Science Center's efforts to test first responders during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

WE ARE NORTH TEXAS Episode 1- Health Science Center COVID-19 Testing Center

The official podcast of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of North Texas. Hosted by OLLI at UNT member Susan Supak, this podcast is a series of interviews with the faculty, staff, and members who make our program special. Learn more at https://olli.unt.edu/

Episode 93: Avian Ecology with Dr. James Bednarz

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