Interviews 881-890

Each Guide entry contains information about an interview, including biographical data about the interviewee (name, vital dates, dates at the UW-Madison, and principal positions held as of the interview date), information about the interview (interviewer, year conducted, length, and series, transcript, and restriction information if applicable), and a list of key topics discussed in the interview. For more detailed information about an interview, or to obtain a copy of an interview contact the Oral History Project.

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882.   COLE, Robert  (- )
Professor of Music
At UW:

Abstract: Professor Cole, in his primary interview on October 16, 2007 and in his
brief addenda interview of October 22, 2007, described his life in
Pennsylvania, music education at Curtis, service in WWII, and his career as first flutist with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra in the 1950s. He then talks about his decision to join the faculty of the UW School of Music and his subsequent career here as a professor of flute. His reminisces include the Wingra Woodwind Quintet and his involvement with The National Flute Association, which he helped create. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the UW-Madison Oral History Program.

 

883.   HENNING, Stan  (- )
Professor of English
At UW:

885.   RINGLER, Dick (- )
Professor of Scandinavian Studies
At UW:

886.   STEPHENSON, John  (- )
Professor of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
At UW:

887.   APPLE, Michael  (1942- )
John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies in the School of Education
At UW: 1970-

Abstract: In his two interviews in November, 2007, Michael Apple discussed his career at UW-Madison including his writing, teaching and research on the relationship between culture and power in education. His current research focuses on the limits and possibilities of critical educational policy and practice in a time of conservative restoration. He also talked about his work with educators all over the world due in part to the huge national and international success of his publication Democratic Schools now in its second edition. Apple also detailed his pre-UW career as a public school teacher and his early life. His elementary and secondary education came from one of the poorest school systems in the nation. He struggled through college but eventually received his PhD from Columbia University . This interview was conducted for inclusion into the UW-Madison Oral History Program.

888.   HAYMAN, David  (- )
Evjue-Bascom Professor of Comparative Literature
At UW: mid 1970's - 2000

In his three November, 2007 interviews, he reviews his early life and education. He talks about his early work in France in the late 1940s/early 1950s. Discusses his career at the University of Texas followed by a major stay at the University of Iowa. He talks about his move to Wisconsin, where he serves immediately as department chair. He discusses the evolution of the department over the decades. He makes observations about L&S, his research program and his interest in Joyce, and his university service. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the UW-Madison Oral History Program.

889.   RABIN, Marvin  (1916- )
Professor of Music, director of Wisconsin String and Orchestral Development Program fro the Department of Continuing Education in the Arts, found conductor of Wisconsin Youth Symphony Ochrestras and Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras
At UW: 1966-1991

890.   FINE, Evelyn  (1957- )
Researcher with Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute (WISELI); Appointment in the UW-Madison College of Engineering
At UW: 2002-

Eve Fine received her PhD from the UW-Madison History of Science Department. Her dissertation examines female medical professionals in 19 th century Chicago. Her primary broad research and teaching interest is the history of women as practitioners in science and medicine. As a researcher for WISELI Dr. Fine develops and conducts workshops for hiring committees that provide information on how to attract a diverse field of candidates. She also conducts workshops for department chairs that aid in the support of academic advancement for women in science and engineering. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the UW-Madison Oral History Program.

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