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What: Omnibus is a monthly conversation about the Library, Dowling, and Long Island.
The Listening Tour of South Shore History is an interactive map to guide you through the local history topics discussed on our Omnibus podcast.
The Research Leadership Learning Podcast is produced in conjunction with Dowling's Doctoral Program (EdD) in Educational Administration. Topics cover research and experiences from Dowling faculty and students as well as leaders in the educational field on Long Island.
Omnibus #63
Posted Tuesday, December 07, 2010. Total length: 13:35
Ilker Ucaner, Dowling Class of 2010, talks about the chance discovery of a 17th-century Koran while working late in the Dowling Library and how it changed his life. Librarian Sue Terry happened to have a copy of Alexander Ross' 1649 translation of the Koran in her office and Ilker's curiosity was piqued. Now studying at CUNY Queens College, he is working with Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies Dr. Kristina Richardson on republishing Ross' work. In this conversation, Ilker describes working with a 361-year-old text and what he has discovered about Alexander Ross and 17th century England's view of Islam.
And congratulations to Peg Anderson, the winner of our raffle for the book Oakdale from Arcadia Press.
Ilker Ucaner
Shownotes with related links:
(Music Courtesy of the Music Alley from Mevio)
- 0:01 Introduction
Chris Kretz - Assistant Professor/Reference Librarian - 1:02 Interview with Ilker Ucaner (Dowling '10)
- Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam at the New York Public Library through February 27, 2011
- Islamic Heritage Project, Harvard University Library
- Dowling College Library Archives & Special Collections
Song: "Behind Bars" by Beau Hall
Omnibus #55
Posted Thursday, October 15, 2009. Total length: 16:52
Dr. Fred Zito, retired NASA engineer, discusses his fascination with Guglielmo Marconi and the development of radio. You'll hear about the small shack operated by the Marconi Company on the south shore of Long Island in Babylon. This shack, which now stands in Rocky Point, is at the center of Dr. Zito's attempt to reinvigorate the teaching of the history of science in schools. In this episode we also get a concise history of how radio developed and how new technologies are built on top of existing ideas.
Dr. Fred Zito
Shownotes with related links:
(Music Courtesy of the Music Alley from Mevio)
- 0:04 Introduction
Chris Kretz – Assistant Professor/Reference Librarian - 1:30 Interview
Dr. Fred Zito- Guglielmo Marconi
- The 1902 Marconi Building
- Long Island Wireless History
- Zito, F. A. (2002). The history of science as employed by physics teachers in Suffolk County high schools. Ed.D. dissertation, Dowling College.(Publication No. AAT 3059497). Link via Dissertations & Theses @ Dowling College
Song: “Abbey No. 5” by Sublunar Minds
Marianne Giardini
Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Total length: 11:59
Marianne Accardi Giardini
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Marianne Accardi Giardini came to Dowling in 1969, following in the footsteps of her brother who had attended Adelphi Suffolk College earlier. She married fellow student Vinne Giardini in 1971 and the two remained in the area for many years as a part of the Oakdale community. In this ten minute interview, excerpted from a longer oral history archived at the Dowling Library, Marianne describes life in the early seventies. She introduces us to the Guerilla Theatre that was active on campus in the aftermath of the Kent State shootings and her work with the Loft Theatre and elsewhere.
This interview is cross posted with our blog Born in the Sixties: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
Kevin McGrath ('70)
Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Total length: 14:29
Kevin McGrath
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In these excerpts from a longer oral history, Kevin talks about life on campus in the late sixties as well as the twin influences of Johann Gschwendtner and Norman Holub. These two teachers of physics and history, respectively, inform his work still. You'll also hear about Kevin's time as a codebreaker with military intelligence in Vietnam, being caught in the Easter Offensive of 1972, and what it was like coming home.
This interview is cross posted with our blog Born in the Sixties: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
Rossini & Donofrio ('70)
Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Total length: 11:27
Joe Rossini
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Both Joe Rossini and Joe Donofrio grew up in Queens knowing they wanted to fly. These excerpts, presented in tandem, describe the path they took to becoming founding members of Dowling's fledgling aeronautics program.
This interview is cross posted with our blog Born in the Sixties: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
Kevin Bedell ('71)
Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Total length: 12:25
Dr. Kevin Bedell
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This interview is cross posted with our blog Born in the Sixties: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
Andy Garlichs ('69)
Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Total length: 12:46
Andy Garlichs
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Andy Garlichs was president of the Gamma Delta Xi fraternity back in 1969. In these excerpts, he tells us about the brothers he remembers, the beer blasts, and the dangerous trips to the Commack Arena to see the Long Island Ducks play hockey.
This interview is cross posted with our blog Born in the Sixties: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
George Dillworth ('70)
Posted Thursday, July 02, 2009. Total length: 15:09
George Worthmore
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George Dillworth ('70) now goes by the name George Worthmore and tours the world his guitar. Back in the late 60s he was an acting student involved in the Loft Theatre, a lacrosse player, and one of the minds behind the Happening (along with Paul Levett from the class of 69). He also lived down in the Artists Colony.
In this 15-minute interview, excerpted from a longer oral history conducted with George over the phone, he discusses the changes in the College and society that he saw between 1965 and 1970, from the sexual revolution to the draft, Kent State, and more.
This interview is cross posted with our blog Born in the Sixties: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
Liz Foy Casey ('70)
Posted Thursday, July 02, 2009. Total length: 13:05
Liz Foy Casey
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Liz Foy Casey ('70) was editor of the New Voice for much of her time here at Dowling. In these audio clips, excerpted from a longer oral history, you’ll hear her perspective on the times and conditions on campus, from Vietnam War protests to women’s issues to students’ rights.
This interview is cross posted with our blog Born in the Sixites: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
Virginia Spiess ('70)
Posted Thursday, May 21, 2009. Total length: 12:26
Virginia Spiess
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Virginia Spiess grew up down the block from the College and actually remembers the times before Dowling took over the Idle Hour mansion, back when the National Dairy Corporation held sway. In this interview, excerpted from a longer oral history, she describes her experiences in the late sixties at Dowling, traveling in Europe, and teaching in the Connetquot School District.
This interview is cross posted with our blog Born in the Sixites: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
Tom Daly ('71)
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Total length: 12:15
Tom Daly
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Tom Daly came to Dowling in the fall of 1968, drawn by the College’s new Aeronautics Program. He is one of the founding members of Alpha Eta Rho at the College and went on to a career flying helicopters for the Nassau County Police Department.
In this interview, excerpted from a longer oral history, Tom discusses the early days of the Aeronautics Program, the unique atmosphere on campus, and his reactions to the Vietnam War.
This audio file is cross posted with Born in the Sixties: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
Joe Maniaci ('70)
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Total length: 10:05
Joe Maniaci
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When Joe Maniaci transferred to Dowling (then Adelphi Suffolk) in 1967, basketball was already in his blood. He had played high school ball in New York City with Lew Alcindor (aka Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). In these excerpts from an oral history conducted in January of 2009, Joe recounts how he wound up playing at Dowling, his memories of the school and most importantly, of the Dowling Golden Lions basketball teams of the late sixties.
This audio file is cross posted with Born in the Sixties: The First Year of Dowling College, 1968-69.
Omnibus #53
Posted Monday, March 02, 2009. Total length: 30:23
Dr. Fred Zito ('02) literally helped land a man on the moon. As an aerospace engineer for NASA during the 1960s, he worked on the navigation and guidance systems for the lunar module at Grumman. In this interview Dr. Zito recounts the history of the space race, from Werner Von Braun and the V-2 rocket, through the Russian's attempts at a lunar landing, to Neil Armstrong's and Buzz Aldrin's descent to the moon in July of 1969.
This interview is cross-posted with our 40th anniversary blog, Born in the Sixties: The First Year of Dowling College 1968-69, which also includes scanned images and documents from our archives documenting the first academic year at Dowling.
Dr. Fred Zito
Shownotes with related links:
- 0:02 Introduction
Chris Kretz - Assistant Professor/Reference Librarian
Audio of Apollo 11 take off courtesy of NASA at Sounds from Apollo 11
- 0:43 Interview
Dr. Fred Zito ('02), former NASA aerospace engineer
- 14:15 Landing on the moon
Additional audio of the Apollo 11 lunar landing courtesy of NASA at Sounds from Apollo 11
Related Resources:
- Timeline: The Space Race (from Race to the Moon on American Experience - PBS)
- Biography of Werner Von Braun (from the Marshall Space Flight Center History Office)
- Grumman Lunar Module LM-13 (from the Cradle of Aviation Museum)
- Northrop Grumman History Center
Chris Bodkin, '71
Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Total length: 17:40
Chris Bodkin
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Chris Bodkin started at Dowling in 1967 when it was still Adelphi Suffolk College. He graduated in 1971 with a BA in Social Science. A political science major, Chris is currently a Councilman on the Islip Town Board.This interview features excerpts from an oral history in which Chris describes his early connection to the College growing up in Sayville, his experience with the draft lottery for the Vietnam War, and what it was like meeting Robert Dowling, the College's namesake. Chris' interview is part of Born in the Sixties, a year-long look at the first year of Dowling College in 1968-69.
Omnibus #41
Posted Tuesday, February 12, 2008. Total length: 15:59
As this is also our special Valentine's Day episode, Marianne and her husband Joe also relate the story of the 1974 Dowling Spring Cotillion.
Marianne Lennie Latini
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(Music Courtesy of the Band of Imagination/Joe Latini)
- 0:03 Introduction
Chris Kretz - Assistant Professor/Reference Librarian - 2:17 Interview with Marianne Lennie Latini
- 10:26 Spring Cotillion '74
Marianne and Joe Latini each give their impressions of the big dance.
Songs: "Jewel You Are Rare," "I Need You Much More," (with Ryan Latini on violin) and "Rock & Roll Man" by Joe Latini
Omnibus #22
Posted Friday, March 02, 2007. Total length: 26:15
Leroy Douglas
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(Music Courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network)
Song: Eine Kleine Nachtmusic performed by Everly
- 0:07 Introduction
Chris Kretz - Instructor/Reference Librarian - 1:50 In The Beginning (Part II)
Leroy Douglas ('64) discusses his research into the development of higher education in Suffolk County.
Omnibus #21
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Total length: 25:57
Part One of an interview with Leroy Douglas, Class of 1964. (Part Two to be posted March 2nd)
Click on shownotes to see a slideshow of images from the 1963 yearbook.
Leroy Douglas
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(Music Courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network)
Song: Pretty Baby by The Hillbilly Casino
- 0:05 Introduction
Chris Kretz - Instructor/Reference Librarian - 1:45 In The Beginning
Leroy Douglas, Class of 1964, reminisces about being one of the first full
time students to attend Dowling College (originally known as Adelphi Suffolk
College). From Wyandanch to Sayville to Oakdale, his story illuminates the
development of the college as well as Suffolk County. Part II of this
interview will be posted Friday, March 2nd. - 23:30 The Humanitarian Club
Message from Russell Gerry, president of the Dowling Humanitarian Club, on upcoming events and activities.
