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James Dye attended Indiana University from 1949 to 1953. After graduation he served as a real estate officer in Korea and went to work in real estate and construction. His university connection continued and he was appointed to the board of trustees. He discusses the search for President Ehrlich, his impressions of past and present presidents, the relationship between research and teaching, and how Indiana University has changed over time.

Born on August 20, 1953, Kurt Flock is a 1977 Indiana University alumnus and former student body president who discusses his student experiences in this interview. He recalls aspects of campus politics and the impact of the Vietnam War on the university. In addition, Flock cites examples of controversy on campus including co-educational housing. Flock was also extensively involved in the Indiana Student Association and was actively involved with theIndiana Daily Student. A professional in the area of real estate, Flock gives the credit for his successful career to the broad-based education he received at Indiana University.

Donald Lash received his BA from Indiana University in 1937 and then remained at the university for two more years in order to get a master's degree in political science. Lash was also an excellent athlete; he held the world record in the two mile, was the national cross-country champion for seven years, and was a member of the United States track team at the Berlin Olympics. After graduation, Lash became a state police officer and then an FBI agent, specializing in firearms. Lash maintained his ties with Indiana University, serving as a trustee and then representing the university's interests as a state legislator. After retiring from the bureau, Lash started his own real estate business. When discussing his time at Indiana University, Lash mentions funding issues, the impact of the Vietnam War on the university's campus, and what the campus was like during his undergraduate days.