Introductory Meeting: Thursday, Oct 3, 9:30-10:45 am

Location: Room 302

Professor Paula Amad from the UI Department of Cinematic Arts has developed an ongoing oral history project in which students learn about the importance of oral interviews for understanding the rich history of moviegoing from the perspective of ordinary and extraordinary folks in the seats. In Fall 2024, we are pleased to expand our archive of fascinating audio stories by collaborating with the Senior Center. We hope to partner the 15 students registered in the Moviegoing Memories course with 15 interested volunteers to be interviewed. Students are trained in the practices of oral history recording and will conduct professional oral history interviews. All participants will need to attend an introductory meeting at the Senior Center on Oct 3 at 9:30 am. Each volunteer will meet with a UI student several times during Oct-Nov 2024 to prepare for the interview and then conduct the formal interview (~60 minutes) at the Senior Center (although a remote interview might also be possible). The estimated time commitment is 5-6 hours. Volunteers agree to have the University of Iowa preserve, own, and archive the audio recording on a public website once it is completed. 

Register: Contact Michelle at 319-356-5222 or mbuhman@iowa-city.org