Tom Cunningham interview (2 of 2, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: College administrators
description: Interview with Tom Cunningham by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Dr. Thomas Cunningham was a faculty member of William James College and longtime GVSU professor who was credited with heading the WJC Planning Task Force that founded the college. In this interview, Tom discusses the growth of William James College and how it played a role in the closing of the college after eleven years. This interview is part 2 of 2 for Tom Cunningham.
creator: Cunningham, Tom
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Tom Cunningham interview (1 of 2, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: Lectures and lecturing
description: Interview with Tom Cunningham by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Dr. Thomas Cunningham was a faculty member of William James College and longtime GVSU professor who was credited with heading the WJC Planning Task Force that founded the college. In this interview, Tom discusses the origin of the name "William James College" and how the character of the new college was created. This interview is part 1 of 2 for Tom Cunningham.
creator: Cunningham, Tom
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Jean Doyle interview (3 of 3, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: Alternative education
description: Interview with Jean Doyle by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Jean Doyle was a student at William James College and a graduate from Grand Valley's class of 1984. In this interview, Jean discusses her overall thoughts on the William James education, in addition to her love of its community and adventurous spirit. This interview is part 3 of 3 for Jean Doyle.
creator: Doyle, Jean
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Jean Doyle interview (2 of 3, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: Alternative education
subject: Dance
description: Interview with Jean Doyle by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Jean Doyle was a student at William James College and a graduate from Grand Valley's class of 1984. In this interview, Jean discusses her experience with the closing of William James College, the final WJ Association meeting, and the "funeral" that took place outside Lake Huron Hall regarding the closing of Thomas Jefferson College and William James College. This interview is part 2 of 3 for Jean Doyle.
creator: Doyle, Jean
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Jean Doyle interview (1 of 3, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: Alternative education
subject: Art therapy
description: Interview with Jean Doyle by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Jean Doyle was a student at William James College and a graduate from Grand Valley's class of 1984. In this interview, Jean discusses the journey that brought her to William James College from her hometown of Chicago, Illinois and how she felt a calling toward alternative education to study Art Therapy. This interview is part 1 of 3 for Jean Doyle. Please note: this interview contains the audio recording in place of the video recording.
creator: Doyle, Jean
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Rosalyn Muskovitz interview (2 of 2, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: Alternative education
subject: Art Study and teaching
description: Interview with Rosalyn Muskovitz by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Rosalyn Muskovitz was a faculty member of William James College and in this interview she discusses the evolution of WJC, being hired as the first faculty for Arts and Media, and the growth of that program over time. This interview is part 2 of 2 for Rosalyn Muskovitz.
creator: Muskovitz, Rosalyn
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Rosalyn Muskovitz interview (1 of 2, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: Alternative education
subject: Interdisciplinary approach in education
description: Interview with Rosalyn Muskovitz by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Rosalyn Muskovitz was a faculty member of William James College and in this interview she discusses her background prior to coming to GVSC, the interdisciplinary appeal of this new college, and the strengths and weaknesses of WJC. This interview is part 1 of 2 for Rosalyn Muskovitz.
creator: Muskovitz, Rosalyn
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Rosemary Willey interview (3 of 3, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: Alternative education
description: Interview with Rosemary Willey by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Rosemary Willey was a student of William James College from 1977 to 1982. In this interview, Rosemary discusses the closing of William James College, her memory of the cast of characters in their community, and the shift toward a more career-oriented education for the youth at that time. This interview is part 3 of 3 for Rosemary Willey.
creator: Willey, Rosemary
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Rosemary Willey interview (2 of 3, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: Alternative education
description: Interview with Rosemary Willey by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Rosemary Willey was a student of William James College from 1977 to 1982. In this interview, Rosemary discusses the career-oriented attitudes of young professionals in New York City in comparison with the learning-oriented education she received at William James College, in addition to her experience learning from professor Walter Wright. This interview is part 2 of 3 for Rosemary Willey.
creator: Willey, Rosemary
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Rosemary Willey interview (1 of 3, video and transcript)
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Oral histories
subject: Alternative education
subject: Hurwitz, Leo T., 1909-1991
description: Interview with Rosemary Willey by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an interdisciplinary, non-departmentalized college consisting of concentration programs, rather than majors. The college opened in 1971 and was discontinued in 1983 during a reorganization of Grand Valley State. Rosemary Willey was a student of William James College from 1977 to 1982. In this interview, Rosemary discusses her time being a part of the William James community, in addition to her internship and work with documentary filmmaker, Leo Hurwitz. This interview is part 1 of 3 for Rosemary Willey.
creator: Willey, Rosemary
source: William James College faculty and student interviews (GV016-16)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1984
contributor: Roos, Barbara (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Social Distancing for the Roaring 20's
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: College students
subject: Personal narratives
description: GVSU student Holly Bihlman used this piece in her Intermediate Magazine Writing class, mimicking a New Yorker style "Annals of" piece. It pertains to how 20 year olds have had to be the backbone of the essential workforce, but are taking the brunt of the blame for COVID's spread through partying. My take comes from working at a bar downtown and actually getting a positive test result back in November.
creator: Bihlman, Holly
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-25
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Letter From Denmark
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: College students
description: A news article by GVSU student Griffin Amrein about the situation of COVID-19 in Denmark contrasted with other worldwide countries.
creator: Amrein, Griffin
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-14
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

COVID-19 Journaling Project
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: College students
subject: Personal narratives
description: Journal of GVSU student Grace Secontine's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
creator: Secontine, Grace
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-10-27
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 325
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-30
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 324
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-29
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 323
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-28
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 322
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-27
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 321
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-26
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 320
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-25
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 319
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-24
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 318
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-23
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 317
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-22
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 316
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-21
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 315
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-20
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text