Oral history interview with Mark Schumacher, 2017

Partial Transcript: My name is Brittany Hedrick and today is Friday, July 14, 2017.

Partial Transcript: I'd like to start the interview by asking you about your childhood. Could you tell me when and where you were born?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses his early life.

Partial Transcript: Could you tell me about your first days on campus?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses his time at UNCG.

Keywords: University Libraries

Partial Transcript: So what positions have you held, do you currently hold?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses the University Libraries.

Keywords: University Libraries

Partial Transcript: You do get to interact with students often. Do you have any memorable moments?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses his involvement on campus.

Keywords: Amy Sacker; Athletics; Cornelia Strong College; International Program Center; Lynee Agee; UNCG Ultimate Frisbee

Partial Transcript: Were there any other social or academic events that really stand out in your mind that you didn't mention before we move on?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses social and academic events at UNCG.

Keywords: Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr.; James S. Ferguson; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Linda Brady; Patricia Sullivan; Weatherspoon Art Museum; William Moran; basketball

Partial Transcript: Could you tell me about any faculty members that have made an impression on you?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses faculty members that have made an impression on him.

Keywords: Dr. Fred Chapell; Dr. Jeffrey Patton; Dr. Robert E. Cannon; Nancy Ryckman; Nelson Bobb; Roch Smith

Partial Transcript: What do you like most about working at UNCG, and have there been any challenges here for you?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses working at UNCG.

Keywords: Carolyn Shankle; Special Collections and University Archives; University Libraries

Partial Transcript: Another question I wanted to ask you - are there any particular accomplishments or events in which you played a role in that you are particularly proud of?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses his greatest accomplishments while at UNCG.

Partial Transcript: How has UNCG impacted and affected your life, and what does UNCG mean to you?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses the impact and meaning of UNCG.

Keywords: Zachary Vestal

Partial Transcript: We're doing these interviews as part of the 125th anniversary of the university, which is an excellent opportunity for reflection but also helps us to look where we are headed in the future.

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Schumacher discusses where he sees the university headed in the next 25 to 50 years.

Partial Transcript: I don't think I have any more formal questions for you. Is there anything that you would like to add about your time here at UNCG?

Keywords: Kyle Hines