Episode 81 - What’s Throwing the Most Shade On Campus?
Patrick McDonald discusses the benefits of having a diversity of trees on campus as well as destructive bugs that can harm our beautiful arboretum.
Sep 23, 2019•18 min
Bear in Mind a podcast from The University of Northern Colorado
“Bear in Mind” is a regular podcast produced by the University of Northern Colorado offering insights on issues of local or national importance featuring UNC faculty, staff and alumni voices.
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Episode 80 - Operation: Cheesecake. The Origins (Part II)
UNC student, Jose David Reynoza, describes the genesis of a passion project based on learning about success as well as multicultural activism.
Sep 17, 2019•19 min
Episode 79 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing on Campus
UNC alumnus and graduate student, Nouri Marrakchi, shares his experience and advocacy as a leader in the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Sep 09, 2019•20 min
Episode 78 - Operation: Cheesecake. The Prelude (Part I)
UNC student, Jose David Reynoza, shares his unique journey of rediscovering UNC as a musical theatre major.
Sep 04, 2019•14 min
Episode 77 – Rock On, Colorado!
Dr. Graham Baird discusses the variety of old and new geologic formations along Colorado’s Front Range.
Aug 26, 2019•19 min
Episode 76 – Finding Danger in Jazz. Part II
UNC Alumnus, Julian Carey shares his up and coming adventures as a Jazz instructor overseas, as well as his recent album debut.
Aug 05, 2019•19 min
Episode 75 – Finding Danger in Jazz. Part I
UNC Alumnus, Julian Carey shares his experience as a jazz vocalist as well as the prominence of UNC’s Jazz program across Colorado.
Jul 29, 2019•17 min
Episode 74 – There’s Something New in Ross Hall…
Beckie Croissant introduces Natural and Health Science’s up-and-coming advising center. Listen and learn about NHS’s strategies to address student success and college retention.
Jul 09, 2019•15 min
Episode 73 – Go On And Learn! Part II
G.O.A.L. (Go on and Learn) student, Isabelle Woloson shares the successes and challenges as a UNC Bear.
Jul 01, 2019•9 min
Episode 72 – Open Opportunities to Research
Associate professor, Dr. Josh Packard, and Lead Researcher, Megan Bissell, discuss how the Social Research Lab provides community businesses with tangible data while cultivating authentic experiences for UNC students.
Jun 24, 2019•19 min
Episode 71 – Inspire to Innovate
UNC alumni, instructor, and co-founder of Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, Dr. Courtney Luce, discusses the origins and challenges of developing Greeley’s newest Charter school.
Jun 17, 2019•14 min
Episode 70 – Expecting More from Greeley
Ph.D. student and Greeley native, Angela Rockwell, discusses the importance of building strong relationships between universities and community colleges.
Jun 10, 2019•9 min
Episode 69 – Check in to Outdoor Pursuits!
Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits & Risk Management, Whitney Dyer, discusses the history of Outdoor Pursuits and the year-round equipment and activities that are available for students, faculty, and staff.
Jun 03, 2019•15 min
Episode 68 – Go On And Learn!
Career Coordinator, Joshua Johnson, discusses the G.O.A.L. Program, which provides academic, campus life, and career development for students with UNC students with intellectual disabilities.
May 27, 2019•9 min
Episode 67 – Building a Community, One Podcast at a Time
Ph.D. student and instructor, Ivan Wayne shares his experience producing podcasts, highlighting unique and interesting community members in the northern Colorado area.
May 20, 2019•15 min
Episode 66 – Action & Advocacy for Active and Healthy Kids
Dr. Jaimie McMullen discusses the need for quality physical education and health promotion in Colorado schools, as well as the long and collaborative process of passing a legislative bill.
May 13, 2019•15 min
Episode 65 - Public Health is Everything and Everything is Public Health
Dr. Dani Brittain discusses her research on physical activity among women as well as the importance of public health programming in communities.
May 06, 2019•12 min
Episode 64 – Rowing, Not Drifting
President Andy Feinstein shares his experience as UNC’s 13th president, as well as the importance of developing campus comradery.
Mar 25, 2019•8 min
Episode 63 – Every Day Is An Interview
Dr. Tobias Guzmán discusses the importance of developing your own brand identity through thoughtful professionalism attitudes and behaviors.
Mar 18, 2019•12 min
Episode 62 - Thinking Beyond Borders, Pt. 2
Sara Movahedazarhouligh discusses the challenges as an Iranian student applying to schools in the United States.
Mar 04, 2019•11 min
Episode 61 - Thinking Beyond Borders, Pt. 1
Sara Movahedazarhouligh discusses how studying various aspects of special education contributes to her experience as a Ph.D. student and a professional.
Feb 25, 2019•10 min
Episode 60 - Some Children Left Behind
Dr. Jacob Skousen discusses how his experience with marginalized populations expose the need to consider critical pedagogy in educational leadership.
Feb 18, 2019•12 min
Episode 59 - Cancer And Kefir
Ph.D. candidate Peter Smoak discusses his research on the possible benefits of Kefir for patients with chemotherapy history.
Feb 12, 2019•9 min
Episode 58 - Exercise With Mary Jane
Ph.D. candidate Jonny Lisano discusses the untapped research on marijuana and exercise, as well as the professional benefits of being a UNC Bear.
Feb 05, 2019•12 min
Episode 57 - Be An Ally
Steven Loveless discusses the lifelong process of being an LGBTQ+ Ally as well as the positive impact of cognizant language and universal respect.
Jan 29, 2019•12 min
Episode 56 - Solar Flower Power!
UNC Student L.E.A.F. president, Zak King and vice-president, Max Wike, discuss upcoming environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions found on campus and within the community.
Jan 17, 2019•9 min
Episode 55 - Namaste
Join UNC students as they step out of their comfort zone on a faculty-led study abroad trip to Nepal.
Jan 09, 2019•9 min
Episode 54 - Banking on Bitcoin
Jesse Clark discusses how cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin can impact the way we bank and exchange goods and services.
Dec 05, 2018•8 min
Episode 53 - The Open Education Movement
Jennifer Mayer discusses how Open Education Resources (OER) are an option to increase student success and support flexible teaching.
Nov 26, 2018•11 min
Episode 52 - Investing In Ecosystem Services For Clean Water
Creative Content Producer Katie Corder sat down with Dr. Chelsie Romulo as she discusses the importance of keeping watersheds in rural areas healthy so as to provide sustainable drinking water to growing urban areas.
Nov 15, 2018•11 min
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