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• Jay Fleisher (Part 1)
  Distinguished SUNY Teaching Professor Dr. Jay Fleisher presents an informed view of climate change, beginning by making a crucial distinction between weather (immediate) and climate (long range). He points out an array of longitudinal measurements which demonstrate both the kinds and pace of change – warming of the oceans; diminishing glaciers; and hence rising sea levels. Disastrous results are already occurring, with worse to come. His takeaway is that the problem is too big and taking place too slowly for the public to accept. And, indeed, we may have already passed a tipping point.
• Jay Fleisher (Part 2)
  SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and long–time Chair of the Earth Sciences Department, Jay Fleisher began his career in oil exploration but soon changed, his direction, earned his PhD and arrived at Oneonta in the late l960’s. His first experience on the Juneau ice field guided him into glacial research in Alaska, primarily at the Bering Glacier. His research involved important discoveries about glacial surges and was in effect an early exploration of the intense interest now in climate change. He continued his research activities in retirement and from 2010 to 2013 served as the Director of the Juneau Icefield Research Program
• The Oneonta Theater
  Many people in our community have vivid memories of experiences and events at the Oneonta Theatre. Although the theater has been providing live and film entertainment to local audiences for 122 years, most people’s memories span from the 1940s to the present time, when the theatre was both a live venue and a major movie theatre. The building has a grand history of its own. And it also figures in the cultural, economic, philanthropic and civic life of Oneonta, entertaining us since the days of vaudeville. As always, the history of the theater is a work in progress. Many thanks for this marvelous discussion go first to Patrice Macaluso, former Chair of the Drama Department at SUNY Oneonta and driving force behind the Friends of the Oneonta Theater (FOTOT). Also contributing are Kevin Herrick, Liz Morley and Bob Brzozowski and Gary Wickham.
• Alan Donovan
  Since my retirement in 2008, I have had ample time to consider the accomplishments of the 20 years of my presidency. But clearly what "we" achieved - with proper emphasis on "we" -- was done as a community, working together to make SUNY Oneonta grow from good to great. So this conversation is dedicated to all staff, faculty, students. alumni and friends who worked so hard to make our collective dreams come true. I thank my long time colleague Gary Wickham for joining in this review.
• Fred Hicken
  Fred Hicken reminiscences about moving to Oneonta when he was very young and living with family members at 75 Center Street. He includes memories of his family and their relations; the large garden his family had at that address; going to Bugbee School; learning how to play the violin made for especially by Coral Griffin, a relative; how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the l930s; and finally about his work for and leadership of the American Legion. From time to time, his recollections were aided by his wife Ellie and by Bob Brzozowski.
• Tom Morgan (Part 2)
  Tom Morgan continues the discussion of his radio and television career.
• Albert Colone (Part 1)
  Albert Colone recalls programming at Neahwa Park as well as the formation of the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta.
• Albert Colone (Part 2)
  Continuation of the conversation with Albert Colone.
• Railroad Memories (Part 1)
  Live show at the Greater Oneonta Historical Society on March 28, 2009 on railroads. Includes interview with Joe Campbell.
• Railroad Memories (Part 2)
  Continuation of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society program. Includes interview with railroad worker and artist Tony Mongillo.
• Railroad Memories (Part 3)
  Continuation of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society program. Includes interviews with Fred Lewis, Susie Veen, Mike Ross, Fred Cleveland, and Jim Louden.
• Bob Barnes (Part 1)
  Oneonta Fire Chief Bob Barnes discusses his career, the development of emergency services in the area, and local reaction to 9/11/2001.
• Bob Barnes (Part 2)
  Continuation of the conversation with Bob Barnes. Includes his involvement in emergency response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 the local flooding in 2006.
• Joe Campbell (Part 1)
  Joe Campbell, the "Grand Old Man of Radio", recounts his radio career, beginning with WDOS in Oneonta in 1947. Includes comments on the changes in radio over the years.
• Joe Campbell (Part 2)
  Continuation of the conversation with Joe Campbell.
• Ashok Malhotra (Part 1)
  Dr. Ashok Maholtra, SUNY-Oneonta Distinguished Teaching Professor of Philosophy, recalls growing up in India and his education.
• Ashok Malhotra (Part 2)
  Continuation of the conversation with Ashok Maholtra who discusses his experiences at SUNY Oneonta and the genesis of his Ninash Foundation.
• Ashok Malhotra (Part 3)
  Continuation of the conversation with Ashok Malhotra on the building of schools in India for underprivileged children.
• Cheri Albrecht (Part 1)
  Cheri Albrecht, former CEO of Opportunities for Otsego, recalls her career.
• Cheri Albrecht (Part 2)
  Continuation of the conversation with Cheri Albrecht.
• Eugene Marner and Carole Lucia Satrina (Part 1)
  Eugene Marner and Carole Lucia Satrina speak of their careers in the film industry and the origins of the Franklin Stage Company.
• Eugene Marner and Carole Lucia Satrina (Part 2)
  Continuation of the conversation with Eugene Marner and Carole Lucia Satrina, including a discussion on the preservation of Chapel Hall in Franklin.
• Cliff Wharton (Part 1)
  Cliff Warton, former SUNY Chancellor (1978 - 1987) and CEO of TIAA-CREF, talks about his days in SUNY.
• Cliff Wharton (Part 2)
  Continuation of the conversation with Cliff Warton.
• Cliff Wharton (Part 3)
  Continuation of the conversation with Cliff Wharton.