ASU Retirees Association (ASURA) Video History Project Interviews
This collection includes interviews of Arizona State University retirees, including administrators, faculty, and staff. The video interviews were conducted by the ASU Retirees Association (ASURA) beginning in 2001. Videos are approximately 1 hour each.
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Selected clips from the Video History Project for the 2017 ASURA annual meeting.
Alan Matheson was a member of the Law faculty.
Robert (Coach) Fleming was Professor of Music, Associate Director of Bands, and Director of Marching Band from 1974-2002, Coach Fleming grew up in a music family playing the flute. He briefly taught in high school, before moving to the University of Tennessee at Martin where he was band director for seven years. The interview touches on numerous topics and stories including winning the Sudler Trophy, performing at the 1991 Midwest Band Orchestra Clinic, conducting at Carnegie Hall, both ASU Rose Bowl appearance, etc. The interview ends with various discussions of the importance of the Band as a family
A collection of parts of five interviews with Chuck Backus, Paige Mulhollan, Russ Nelson, Lattie Coor, and Kristin Valentine that show the changing attitude of ASU to its community from the late 60s to 2000.. The medley was prepared for the ASURA 2021 Zoom Annual Meeting
Selected clips from the Video History Project for the 2019 ASURA annual meeting.
Selected clips from the Video History Project for the 2018 ASURA annual meeting.
Selected clips from the Video History Project for the 2016 ASURA annual meeting.
Selected clips from the Video History Project for the 2010 ASURA annual meeting.
Selected clips from the Video History Project for the 2015 ASURA annual meeting.
Donald (Don) Dotts began his association with ASU first as a student and then as a staff member in the ASU Alumni Association. He later became the Director of the Alumni Association before moving to the Development Office to work as a fund raiser prior to his retirement.
This interview recaps Don’s experiences working with the founder of the Alumni Association, Jimmy Creasman in developing the Alumni Association as well as his continued work in expanding the role of the Alumni Association at ASU. He also recaps experiences working for the various University Presidents who served during his tenure at ASU. He has many, many stories that will hold your attention as you listen to this interview!