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.
Nick Salerno was a stalwart of the ASU English Department for 33 years and served as chairman for 10 years before retiring in 1991. He created and hosted Cinema Classics for PBS locally. Partnering with Dan Harkins, Nick also launched Critics' Choice at Harkins Camelview Theatre.
Ross Rice was a Professor of Political Science
Anne Pittman was a Professor of Health and Physical Education.
Carleton Moore was director of the Center for Meteorite Studies
Victor Miller arrived at ASU in 1958 and was a Professor of Horticulture.
Bruce Mason was a member of the Political Science faculty.
Charles (Chuck) Corbin was professor of exercise and wellness at the Polytechnic Campus.
Gary Krahenbuhl, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences came to ASU in 1973 as an Assistant Professor of Physical Education and retired in 2003 as Senior Vice President of the University. In the interview Gary discusses the battles with U of A for funding and recognition, keeping the branch campuses under one roof, and several short stores about Lattie Coor and Jim Mayer. In addition much of the interview addresses directly and indirectly Gary’s philosophy of academic administrative leadership.
Madelyn Wright joined ASU in 1963 as an Office Assistant in the Registrar's Office and retired from ASU as the Academic Scheduling Manager.
Morton Munk was a Professor and Chair (twice) of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. In retirement he holds the title of Research Professor and maintains an active research program.