UNC student Nathan Wetzel plays Dungeons and Dragons with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center’s (GSRC) Queer D&D affinity group. In this episode, they talk about what the GSRC and affinity groups are. He also talks about how D&D impacts the queer community and has been helpful in learning more about himself and his friends.
Shawn Montano, an assistant professor in UNC’s Journalism and Media Studies program with 25 years of industry experience, talks about his transition into teaching and how his students are gaining valuable hands-on experience in digital storytelling, news production and podcasting.
UNC art students Nikaya Lawson and Ann Adele Blassingame discuss Black is Punk. The collaborative art movement is organized by UNC students through the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center with the goal of raising awareness about Blackness on campus.
UNC Journalism student Isabella Marcus-Porter hosts the return of the Bear in Mind podcast. She sat down with previous host, Dannon Cox, now an assistant professor at the Colorado School of Public Health at UNC, to talk about his research connecting digital media pedagogies to health sciences, his journey with yoga and teaching, and the future of the Bear in Mind podcast.
UNC students and alumni share their COVID-19 experiences and provide some health-oriented advice for fellow bears.
UNC Provost, Mark R. Anderson, shares his university upbringing and discusses the importance of building community both on and off campus.
Black Student Union President, J. Greer, and Student Senator, Josh Coleman, discuss the social structures of underserved groups in higher education.
Cara Smith gives an educational tour of UNC's Natural History Museum’s animal curation processes.
Cara Smith, PhD student in Biology and Natural History Museum Curator, shares her ambitions as a snake venom researcher.
Graduate student and military veteran, Katy LaFary, discusses the unique challenges of being a student veteran.
Graduate student and military veteran, Katy LaFary, shares her unique story about finding UNC while serving in the United States Air Force.
UNC student and advocate, Alexis McCowan, shares her experience with mental health and resources for support.
Dr. William Merchant, Assistant professor in Applied Statistics and Research Methods, discusses his recent Speaker Series presentation on the search for patterns that create our reality(s).
UNC alumna, instructor, and advocate, Dr. Maria Del Mar Chavarria Soto, discusses the importance of being vocal about eating disorders.
Communications major, Quinn Ayers, shares his experience as both a college athlete and an up-and-coming musician.
Assistant Dean of Students, Evan Welch, shares personal stories of authentic leadership and the importance of self-reflection.
Professor of Biological Sciences, Dr. Scott Franklin, discusses the human and natural impact of fracking, wildfires, and insects have on our climate.
English Education major, Dany Batchelor, shares her love for Greeley through her iconoclastic writing on her Instagram (@letters_2_strangers)
Biology senior, Yessica Rodriguez, shares her unique story of finding her place and community at UNC.
Creative Content Producer Katie Corder sat down with Dr. Molly Jameson to discuss how instructors and students can mitigate the interfering effects of math anxiety.
Assistant Professor of English and Writing Center Director discusses UNC’s resources and tips for successful writing.
UNC alumnus and Weld Community Foundation Communications Officer, Tim Coons, discusses his approach to deconstructing feelings of social isolation and disconnection.
Student Success Coach, Hayley Blackburn, discusses her role and vision to providing support and resources for all UNC students.
Director of Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative, Dr. Sharon Clinebell, discusses how UNC collaborates with universities and programs to foster a higher standard of ethics and integrity for students.
Professor of Exercise Physiology, Dr. David Hydock, raises awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, and shares how his research coincides with the Movember movement.
Program Coordinator and Associate professor of Human Services, Dr. David Greene, shares his personal experience as person with diabetes and the role humor can play as a potential healing element.
UNC’s E-Sports president and marketing officer, Alex Puckett and Ben Bodiker, discuss the evolution and increasing popularity of the competitive gaming community on campus.
Associate professor and head of archives, Jay Trask, walks us through Michener’s archive, uncovering centuries-old documents.
Associate professor and head of archives, Jay Trask, discusses the importance and difficulty of archiving books and other types of media.
UNC student, Jose David Reynoza, discusses how Operation: Cheesecake can continue to be a platform for social change through entertainment.
