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Behind the Bearcat

Northwest MO State University Career Serviceswww.linkedin.com
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline reveal the stories behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University.
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Episodes

Season 2 Episode 7: Nolan Harless

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Web Assistant and senior IDM: Computer Science Programming major, Nolan Harless about his time in the Northland CAPS program in high school, merging tech and creativity and the value of networking.

Oct 02, 202024 min

Season 2 Episode 6: D'Vante Mosby

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Edward Jones Financial Planner and former Bearcat Men's basketball player, D'Vante Mosby, about his basketball journey to and at Northwest, becoming a financial planner and becoming involved with the Northwest Alumni Association.

Sep 25, 202027 min

Season 2 Episode 5: Brandon Bland

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Multimedia Specialist and alumni, Brandon Bland, about working at World's of Fun, the video work he does for the university and the power of staying scared and hungry.

Sep 18, 202034 min

Season 2 Episode 4: Grace Niemeyer

This week Travis and Hannah talk with December 2019 graduate, Grace Niemeyer, about finding a job during COVID, freelancing and study abroad in Ireland.

Sep 11, 202032 min

Season 2 Episode 3: Allison Kreifels

This week Hannah and Travis talk with alum Allison Kreifels, principle at Mid-Buchanan High School, about working as a waitress, what she looks for in a teaching candidate and the importance of networking.

Sep 04, 202030 min

Season 2 Episode 2: Samantha Cress

This week Travis and Hannah chat with the new Career Services Graduate Assistant, Samantha Cress, about discovering your career is outside your major, a gap year working as a bartender and what it's like to work for Career Services at Northwest.

Aug 28, 202029 min

Season 2 Episode 1: COVID Updates and Info

Behind the Bearcat is back for Season 2! This week Hannah and Travis talk about what they learned in COVID and plans for season 2. Make sure to follow on your podcast platform of choice and follow us on YouTube. https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm

Aug 21, 202017 min

Episode 26: Season One Clip Show

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week Travis is working from home and takes a look back on Season One of Behind the Bearcat and tells you our plans for Season Two.

Apr 03, 202019 min

Episode 25: Asma Hassan

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Asma Hassan, Executive President of Northwest Student Senate, about preparing for law school, the pressures of being a first-generation college student and being bold and present.

Mar 27, 202031 min

Episode 24: Dr. Peter Adam

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Dr. Peter Adam, Assistant Professor in the Northwest Department of Natural Sciences, about scientific research, being successful in difficult classes and his involvement in the Missouri Hope exercise each year.

Mar 20, 202029 min

Episode 23: Bob Machovsky

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Bob Machovsky, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, about what alumni relations does, being in a doctoral program and what makes Northwest such an amazing place.

Mar 13, 202030 min

Episode 22: Tye Parsons

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Tye Parsons, Grants Coordinator for Northwest about the value of writing, being an adult graduate student and working in local and regional government.

Mar 06, 202031 min

Episode 21: Jesse Reed

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Jesse Reed, Career Ambassador, Speaking Bearcat and president of the Cyber Defense Club about what a Career Ambassador actually does, interning at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the value of reaching out as a younger student.

Feb 28, 202030 min

Episode 20: Tubias Johnson

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Tubias Johnson, president of the Northwest Black Student Union, about TRIO and Student Support Services, being a first generation college student and the importance of self-care in 2020.

Feb 21, 202024 min

Episode 19: Andrew Wegley

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Andrew Wegley, Managing Editor at the Northwest Missourian, about being fired from a part-time job, sports storytelling and being a master of Twitter. Check out Andrew’s work for the Northwest Missourian online at https://www.nw...

Feb 14, 202030 min

Episode 18: Dr Rick Toomey

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Dr. Rick Toomey, Associate Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Natural Sciences, about the culture shock of moving from the east coast to the Midwest, the power of failure and helping students be successful.

Feb 07, 202028 min

Episode 17: Carolyn Johnson

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Carolyn Johnson, a Research Librarian – Outreach for B.D. Owens Library, about making customers smile, information science and some of the unique programming in the library.

Jan 31, 202030 min

Episode 16: Jason Offutt

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Jason Offutt, Senior Instructor in the School of Communication and Mass Media and Author, about learning to listen versus simply hearing, how deadlines made him a better writer and the process of getting your writing published. ...

Jan 24, 202038 min

Episode 15: Mondesi Gutierrez

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Career Services Graduate Assistant, Mondesi Gutierrez, about coming to Northwest from California, being a student athlete and the differences between undergraduate and graduate level coursework and work responsibilities.

Jan 17, 202027 min

Episode 14: Steven Chappell

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk to Steven Chappell, Director of Northwest Student Media and Instructor in the Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media, about his lifelong love of journalism, the award winning student newspaper and yearbook at Northwest and ...

Jan 10, 202034 min

Episode 13: Dr. Joy Daggs

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Dr. Joy Daggs, Associate Professor in the Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media, about her academic journey, the importance of words and doing a faculty externship at Harley-Davidson.

Jan 03, 202046 min

Episode 12: Lily White

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Lily White, Executive Director of the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce, about what a Chamber of Commerce does, learning to love government and the accuracy of Parks and Rec.

Dec 27, 201930 min

Episode 11: Alex Kirt

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Alex Kirt, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication and Mass Media, about being a traveling musician, not allowing your dreams to become fall back plans and keeping an open mind.

Dec 20, 201932 min

Episode 10: Brian Swafford

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Brian Swafford, Northwest Director of Forensics and Senior Instructor in the School of Communication and Mass Media, about winning more than 40 national championships, being honest with yourself and the path revealing itself.

Dec 13, 201934 min

Episode 9: Adam Gonzales

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Adam Gonzales, Coordinator of Diversity & Inclusion about his journey in the catholic seminary, a lifelong draw to teaching and the importance of sharing your story with others. Check out Adam's Northwest Connections podcast...

Dec 06, 201938 min

Episode 8: Lucy Hilliard

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Lucy Hilliard, Graduate Assistant in the Northwest International Involvement Center about working as a graduate student, the power of asking questions and not letting anything stand in the way of your dreams.

Nov 29, 201929 min

Episode 7: Egon Heidendal

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Egon Heidendal, Assistant Vice President of Northwest Institutional Research and Effectiveness about studying abroad in the US and the value of being a social person.

Nov 22, 201925 min

Episode 6: Stancy Bond

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Northwest Senior Instructor of Language, Literature and Writing, Stancy Bond about how she made the journey from Mississippi to Northwest, being an adult college student and the importance of internships.

Nov 15, 201919 min

Episode 5: Pat Immel

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Northwest Professor of Fine and Performing Arts, Pat Immel about managing a KFC and the importance of finding your "one thing" and saying no.

Nov 08, 201922 min
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