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In The Wild

Augusta Universityjagwire.augusta.edu
In this weekly podcast, Raysean Ricks, an Augusta University alumnus, catches you up with university news, events and breaks down what life is really like for a college student. Join him as he discusses pop culture, interacts with the AU community and keeps you updated with everything happening ‘in the wild.’ New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Episodes

QuickJag | August 18

Dr. Robert Dollinger, director for Student Health Services, joins us to give us all the updates and arrangements Student Health has made for students returning to campus. Find out more info about Student Health here: https://bit.ly/2DU93jV Also, our graduate and undergraduate Student Government Association presidents Kristen Wilson and Mahadia Islam tell us what SGA is working on this semester to show students #WhatItMeansToBeAJaguar. Learn more about that here: https://bit.ly/3iGoP0z

Aug 18, 202018 min

QuickJag | August 11

Welcome back to campus! We've missed you. This week, Joe Pierce, director for Student Life and Engagement, joins us (via Microsoft Teams) to get us excited about what's to come from student activities and events this semester. Also, check out the Math Assistance Center to get all of your mathematical needs met virtually this semester. Visit their website: https://tinyurl.com/y3su2wvz For more information about events and student life, please visit www.jagwire.augusta.edu.

Aug 11, 202018 min

QuickJag | July 21

Dr. Elizabeth Huggins, director for first and second year experience, joins us (via Microsoft Teams) to provide details on the first virtual freshman convocation. Also, Dale Hartenburg, assistant vice president for campus services and chief auxiliaries officer, announces new shuttle routes, updates to dining services due to social distancing, and more. For more information on these topics, please go to www.jagwire.augusta.edu.

Jul 22, 202019 min

QuickJag | July 7

Dr. Gretchen Caughman, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost drops in (via Teams) to give updates on campus reopening in the fall. Effective July 15, University System of Georgia institutions will require all faculty, staff, students and visitors to wear an appropriate face covering while inside campus facilities/buildings where six feet social distancing may not always be possible. More info here: https://bit.ly/38A0EwZ For more information about campus reopening, please vis...

Jul 07, 202019 min

Standing up for anti-racism

In response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the nationwide protests following their deaths, Dr. Tiffany Townsend, chief diversity officer for Augusta University, and Dr. Lindsey West, deputy chief diversity officer join us via Microsoft Teams to discuss how the institution is preparing to become more inclusive and better allies to the diverse communities that make us JagNation! Students needing assistance with concerns about discrimination or harassment sho...

Jun 23, 202029 min

QuickJag | May 28

Dale Hartenburg, assistant vice president for Campus Services, stops by the studio to update us on a very hot topic — GRADUATION. He also tells us the temporary plan for parking as campus slowly reopens. Watch the 2020 Spring Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at www.augusta.edu/livestream. For more information, please visit www.jagwire.augusta.edu.

May 28, 202014 min

QuickJag | May 12

CEO for Augusta University Health System Katrina Keefer stops by to update us on the amazing work #OurAUHeroes to provide for our university, community and state. Also, Dr. Patrice Jackson, assistant vice president for Student Affairs, calls in to update us on student life at the university. For students needing assistance during these uncertain times, please visit augusta.edu/jagscare. For more information on these stories, please visit jagwire.augusta.edu.

May 12, 202019 min

QuickJag | April 30

Augusta University President Dr. Brooks Keel stops by the studio to give updates on the amazing work the university is doing to help the state fight against COVID-19. Also, Danielle Harris calls in to give us more details on what to do if you think you have any COVID-19 symptoms. For more information on these stories, please go to jagwire.augusta.edu.

Apr 30, 202018 min

I graduated college... Now what?

Special guest and recent AU alumna, Taylor Rutledge, stops by to give tips on transitioning into adulthood after graduating college She recently opened her own business in the area to make the CSRA a little sweeter. On top of that, she has a special giveaway for our listeners! Make sure you tune in because you don’t want to miss this super sweet episode. Don’t forget to download the Rave Guardian app for easy communication with public safety while on campus. Reaching public safety in seconds has...

Mar 31, 202038 min

QuickJag | March 17

We’re giving you updates on the coronavirus and how it’s affecting students, faculty and staff at Augusta University. The USG announced that all of their institutions will suspend instruction until Sunday, March 29 and we’re explaining what that means. For the latest information on the coronavirus, please go to the university’s designated resource page for COVID-19. Also, Stacey Eidson, senior communications coordinator at Augusta University drops by to give us a personal story that’ll make you ...

Mar 17, 202013 min

QuickJag | March 10

We get insight on something all students consistently talk about — parking! Dale Hartenburg, AVP for Campus Services and Chief Auxiliaries Officer, will give us the run-down on parking on the Health Sciences Campus, along with the future expansion of parking. Looks like a parking deck could be in AU’s future. Check out JagWire for more information on topics from the show. www.jagwire.augusta.edu

Mar 10, 202029 min

QuickJag | March 3

We’re getting you up to date on some cool stuff happening on campus! The Jaguar Production Crew has a free and fun event planned for students this month that you don’t want to miss. We also have some fresh news for you too. We’re giving you a recap on Homecoming, Black History Month and heart-wrenching stories about people in your community. Don’t forget to install the amazing PassioGO app on your phone for easy transportation on campus!

Mar 02, 202024 min

Welcome to Dating 101

We get into the nitty-gritty of dating! Michelle Reed, Title IX coordinator for Augusta University, stops by to answer questions related to her position on campus, along with topics related to your favorite pop culture television shows! I mean who doesn’t love Riverdale and Grownish?! Don’t forget to download the PassioGO app for easy transportation on campus and the RaveGuardian app for quick public safety communication! For more information on these stories, check out jagwire.augusta.edu.

Mar 02, 202029 min

Let's get 'wild'

Catch up with Raysean Ricks, a writer in the Division of Communications and Marketing and an Augusta University alumnus, as he discusses "wild" topics across campus -- everything from university news and events to candid, entertaining interviews with members of the AU community!

Feb 12, 20201 min
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