Barbara Hopkins interview

Authors

Barbara Hopkins

Interviewer

Thomas Kennealy

Interview Date

6-29-2017

Keywords

Edgecliff College, Women, Xavier University, Chemistry

Summary

Barbara Hopkins is an associate professor of chemistry at Xavier University and chair of the chemistry department. She received her undergraduate degree from Edgecliff College (Cincinnati, Ohio). In the interview Hopkins discusses life as a student and then professor at Edgecliff College. She talks in great detail about the individuals, buildings, and traditions of Edgecliff. She discusses her graduate education and career development in a male-dominated field. Hopkins also discusses the acquisition of Edgecliff College by Xavier University and her transition to becoming a Xavier employee. She recalls the contributions Edgecliff College has made to Xavier University.

Language

English

Duration

01:14:37

Format

audio/mp3

Display Category

Sound

Item Identifier

xuaoh2017_001_xu001

Collection

Xavier University Oral History Collection

Repository

University Archives and Special Collections, Xavier University Library, Cincinnati, Ohio

Recommended Citation

Barbara Hopkins interview, June 29, 2017, XUAOH2017_001_xu001, Xavier University Oral History Collection, University Archives and Special Collections, Xavier University Library, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rights

Copyright belongs to Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio). The interview may be copied by individuals or libraries for personal use, research, teaching or any 'fair use' as defined by copyright law. Permission to reproduce materials in this collection for publication or distribution must be obtained from Xavier University Archives.