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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 3 Episode 1: Career Services Updates

Behind the Bearcat is back for Season 3! This week Hannah and Travis talk about the multitude of changes in the Northwest Career Services office since the end of Season 2 and what they are planning for the year ahead. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the video podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

Aug 27, 20217 min

Season 2 Episode 36: Dr. Clarence Green

It's the season two finale episode! This week we talk with Dr. Clarence Green, Vice President of Culture at Northwest and Chief of UPD about his journey from East St. Louis, IL to Northwest Missouri State University, what UPD does to cultivate campus community and what the heck a VP of Culture is.

Apr 30, 202146 min

Season 2 Episode 35: Dr. Ben Blackford

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Associate Professor of Management and Director of the Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of Business, Dr. Ben Blackford about working at Wal-Mart for more than two decades, becoming a professor and school director and his advice for students thinking about their futures.

Apr 16, 202132 min

Season 2 Episode 34: Rhebe Fulbright

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Sophomore English Education major and Career Ambassador, Rhebe Fulbright about being the Vice President of FLO, student diversity at Northwest and the power of research.

Apr 09, 202139 min

Season 2 Episode 33: Grace McCarty

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Career Ambassador and Senior Political Science: Public Administration major, Grace McCarty about her time at Northwest, her future plans and advice she has for incoming students.

Apr 02, 202127 min

Season 2 Episode 32: Brittany Roberts

This week Travis and Hannah talk with new Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion, Brittany Roberts about how she got to Northwest, what the Diversity and Inclusion office is doing and her advice for Bearcats.

Mar 26, 202129 min

Season 2 Episode 31: Dr. Bob Bergland

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Associate Professor of Mass Media, Dr. Bob Bergland about coming to Northwest from nearby rival Missouri Western, what it takes to be a good journailst and his thoughts on Bearcat culture.

Mar 19, 202141 min

Season 2 Episode 30: Rachel Adamson

This week Travis and Hannah talk with the Editor in Chief of the Northwest Missourian, Rachel Adamson about being a multimedia journalism major at Northwest, working at Scooters coffee and her future plans. Check out the Missourian online at https://www.nwmissourinews.com/.

Mar 12, 202124 min

Season 2 Episode 29: Drake Summers

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Student Involvement Coordinator, Drake Summers about being a Human Services major, transitioning from a student employee to a full-time staff member and what a Student Involvement Coordinator actually does.

Mar 05, 202130 min

Season 2 Episode 28: Dr. Justin Mallett

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Associate Provost of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Justin Mallett about being from the same hometown as Oprah, his academic journey and how he came to Maryville, MO.

Feb 26, 202146 min

Season 2 Episode 27: Jeremy Waldeier

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Executive Director of Student Recruitment, Jeremy Waldeier about his customer service work experience, his management philosophy and what he looks for in a student employee.

Feb 19, 202132 min

Season 2 Episode 26: Sadie Graham

This week Travis and Hannah talk with senior Ag Science major and Career Services Event Intern, Sadie Graham about showing livestock, her extensive internship experience and future plans.

Feb 12, 202125 min

Season 2 Episode 25: Helen Konstantopoulos

This week Hannah and Travis chat with KXCV/KRNW Membership Dev/Events Coordinator, Helen Konstantopoulos about growing up in the restaurant business, being an educator and living in Greece.

Feb 05, 202130 min

Season 2 Episode 24: Dr. Ashley Strickland

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Assistant Director of Academic Support, Dr. Ashley Strickland about her years of working with students, the journey from LSU to Northwest and the importance of mentorship in her life.

Jan 29, 202129 min

Season 2 Episode 23: Ashlee Hendrix

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Senior Graphic Designer, Ashlee Hendrix about being a first-generation college student, getting involved in the Maryville community and what she looks for in a student employment application.

Jan 22, 202127 min

Season 2 Episode 22: Dr. Giselle Greenidge

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Assistant Professor of Sociology, Dr. Giselle Greenidge about teaching at the high school and college level, adapting classes to the pandemic and what sociology actually is.

Jan 15, 202128 min

Season 2 Episode 21: Kirayle Jones

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Student Senate president Kirayle Jones about how he got to Northwest, getting involved on campus and his plans to work in higher education.

Jan 08, 202119 min

Season 2 Episode 20: Kim Mildward

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Kim Mildward, Economic Development Planner at the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments about being a two time Bearcat, working in rural government and the amazing opportunities she had at Northwest.

Jan 01, 202125 min

Season 2 Episode 19: Shelby Theis

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Senior Art Studio major, Shelby Theis about deciding on a major, preparing for grad school and working on a large scale mural in Oregon, MO this past summer. Learn more about the mural project at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/media/news/2020/10/06Theis-Scottmural.htm

Dec 25, 202031 min

Season 2 Episode 18: Latonya Davis

This week Travis and Hannah Talk with Northwest Academic Advisor and Success Coach, Latonya Davis about being a first generation college student, changing careers as an adult and the importance of creating and cultivating relationships. Check out Latonya's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfnTwawjmnMm3QO-A9K4Zog.

Dec 18, 202034 min

Season 2 Episode 17: Levi Bradley

This week Hannah and Travis talk with senior English Education major and Vice President of H.E.R.O., Levi Bradley about finding Northwest, getting involved with the campus Diversity office and the importance of self care.

Dec 11, 202022 min

Season 2 Episode 16: Michelle Vaught

This week Travis and Hannah talk with two time Bearcat alum and Horace Mann Reading Specialist, Michelle Vaught, about growing up in a small town, being an educator in the time of COVID and the importance of being true to yourself.

Dec 04, 202030 min

Season 2 Episode 15: Dr. Brooke McAtee

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Director of Nursing, Dr. Brooke McAtee about becoming as nurse, starting the nursing program at Northwest and going from being a Tiger to a Bearcat.

Nov 27, 202032 min

Season 2 Episode 14: Damian Bridges

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest alumni and Lead Cytogenetic Technologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Damian Bridges about being a second generation Bearcat, working in a lab and her plans in retirement.

Nov 20, 202024 min

Season 2 Episode 13: Dr. Tyler Tapps

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Associate Professor of Recreation and Assistant Director of the School of Health Science and Wellness, Dr. Tyler Tapps, about growing up in a small town, being in the Air Force and working in Higher Education.

Nov 13, 202045 min

Season 2 Episode 12: Courtney Rowe

This week Travis and Hannah talk with sophomore Mass Media major and Bearcat Life vlogger, Courtney Rowe about being a child model/actor, coming to college and dealing with COVID stress. Check out My Bearcat Life on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTX1LGxTp7qb5xPNgj7UHAA

Nov 06, 202021 min

Season 2 Episode 11: Lindsey Holt

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Coordinator of Academic Support, Lindsey Holt, about being an SI at Northwest, working with student Athletes during COVID and not be afraid to jump.

Oct 30, 202026 min

Season 2 Episode 10: Cayla Vertreese

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest junior and current president of Active Minds, Cayla Vertreese, about her journey to Northwest, how Active Minds helps the mental health of students and staff and how she handles the stresses of life.

Oct 23, 202045 min

Season 2 Episode 9: Monica Zeigel

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Hope 4 All Coordinator, Monica Zeigel, about working in the prison system, preventing student suicide and cultivating happiness in your life.

Oct 16, 202027 min

Season 2 Episode 8: Tracey Steele

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Real Estate Associate and Northwest Alumni, Tracey Steele, about being an outstanding intern, his years working in television across the country, and deciding to go to law school.

Oct 09, 202037 min
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