# Echoes of Liberation

> Augmented reality audio app mapping historical interviews to a university campus. (iPhone/iPad app by Halsey Solutions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-of-liberation/id1500209603 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Halsey Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/338227372)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 198 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-of-liberation/id1500209603/reviews.md

## What is Echoes of Liberation?

'Echoes of Liberation' is a sonic monument created by artist Andrew Demirjian and Rutgers University-Newark Students honoring members of the Black Organization of Students (BOS), who advocated for greater inclusivity in enrolling students and hiring professors at Rutgers University-Newark during the late 1960s. The audio consists of interviews conducted in the fall of 1991 by Gilbert Cohen with BOS members who were active during this period including Joseph Brown, Vickie Donaldson, Richard Roper, and Vivian Sanks-King. 'Echoes of Liberation' is a collaborative project that thematically excerpts these interviews and spatially maps them to sections of the campus to allow visitors to hear the reflections of BOS members about the liberation of Conklin Hall, its planning and aftermath. The sustained actions of BOS members had a significant impact on the process of making RU-N one of the most diverse campuses in the United States. The interview excerpts were played into the architecture of the campus with speakers and re-recorded so the listener hears the voices of BOS members echoing off the walls where they are standing.

There are four sections of audio, thematically grouped and placed in different sites in Norman Samuels Plaza, that play automatically based on your location in the plaza. The pathway between Hill Hall and Paul Robeson Campus Center from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. into the plaza is the 'infinitive verb alley' consisting of the infinitive verbs that were used by BOS members to describe their actions and process. On the plaza side of Paul Robeson Campus Center (the name change instigated by BOS members) is the 'audio walk of fame' section where BOS members recite the names of the members who took part in the liberation of Conklin Hall. The northeast section of Paul Robeson Campus Center, with overhanging roof and outdoor seating, is the 'cantilever questions' section. In this area, questions that BOS members asked themselves and each other are heard. Finally, in the fourth section of the plaza, 'foundations and forking paths,' the listener hears BOS members discuss the books, authors, activists and philosophers who had an impact on their thinking.

Production of the Audio AR app 'Echoes of Liberation' began during sound artist Andrew Demirjian's Spatial Sound Seminar for Newark Rhythms in the Spring semester of 2019. The RU-N and NJIT students who participated in the selection and production of the piece include Chathurthi De Silva, Julia Marotta, Reynier Matias, Lauren O'Brien, Walter Rice and Courtney Rone. Other students who attended the seminar sessions were Conor Coll, Hilda Dzietror, Christina Furlow, Laura Gould, Taffy Lashley, Ebony Payne, Sam Robers, Tia Ryans and Nick Vitone. Prof. Kate Doyle also participated in the seminar and production of the work. Directed by Prof. Eva Giloi and independent curator Ian Cofre, Newark Rhythms is a public history project featuring sound art, visual art, spatial research and commemoration at RU-N to explore how a space becomes a “place” imbued with social meaning. The project is supported by a Chancellor’s Seed Grant, Express Newark Third Space Grant, and the RU-N Federated History Department.

Interviews excerpted from: Rutgers-Newark in the 1960s and 1970s Oral History Collection, 1990-1992, Special Collections and University Archives, Rutgers University Libraries. http://www2.scc.rutgers.edu/ead/uarchives/newark60s70sf.html

## Key features

- Location-based audio playback
- Historical oral histories
- Campus soundscapes
- Student activist reflections
- Augmented reality audio experience


## Frequently asked questions about Echoes of Liberation

### What is Echoes of Liberation?

Echoes of Liberation is an augmented reality audio app that spatially maps historical interviews with student activists to a university campus. It allows users to hear reflections about their advocacy for inclusivity and diversity directly on campus.

### What historical content does Echoes of Liberation feature?

The app features audio excerpts from interviews conducted in 1991 with members of the Black Organization of Students (BOS). These interviews focus on their advocacy for greater inclusivity at Rutgers University-Newark during the late 1960s.

### How does the location-based audio work in Echoes of Liberation?

The app uses your location on campus to automatically play thematic sections of audio. These soundscapes are designed to echo off the campus architecture, creating an immersive historical experience.

### What is the 'infinitive verb alley' in Echoes of Liberation?

The 'infinitive verb alley' is a section of the app's audio experience located on the pathway between Hill Hall and Paul Robeson Campus Center. It features infinitive verbs used by BOS members to describe their actions and processes.

### What is the 'audio walk of fame' in Echoes of Liberation?

The 'audio walk of fame' is located on the plaza side of the Paul Robeson Campus Center. In this section, BOS members recite the names of individuals who participated in the liberation of Conklin Hall.

### What are the 'cantilever questions' in Echoes of Liberation?

The 'cantilever questions' section is found in the northeast area of the Paul Robeson Campus Center. Here, users can hear questions that BOS members asked themselves and each other during their activism.

### What is the 'foundations and forking paths' section about?

This is the fourth thematic section of the app, where users will hear BOS members discuss the books, authors, activists, and philosophers that influenced their thinking and activism.

### Is Echoes of Liberation available on multiple devices?

Yes, Echoes of Liberation is available for iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 0.1.0 — 2020-03-12

No release notes.

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