Robert Piazza

Interview Outline

  • 00:38 How would you say the campus has changed since 1965?
    02:18 How has the city of Vallejo changed? What was it like living here then?
    04:34 Campus dances in the '60s
    06:36 What was it like standing watch on the Golden Bear training ship when you were a cadet?
    08:28 Do you have any memorable experiences from sailing on the training ship or the destinations you went to?
    11:29 While on the Golden Bear, do you remember any dangerous experiences or machinery problems?
    12:44 How would you describe the morale on campus among cadets when you were here?
    20:16 What made you decide to come to Cal Maritime in 1962? What sparked your interest in the industry?
    24:04 Are there any other experiences related to hazing that you'd like to share?
    26:38 Will you tell us about making the Hawsepipe yearbook?
    28:22 Did world events such as the Vietnam War have any effect on campus when you were in school?
    30:36 Do you remember the day Kennedy was assassinated?
    32:55 When you graduated from Cal Maritime, what was your first job experience?
    41:01 What advice do you have for cadets transitioning to the workforce?
    42:41 Do you think it was worth it coming to Cal Maritime?