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Veteran LedVeteran, Mother, Entrepreneur with Jennifer VollbrechtIn this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry sits down with Jennifer Vollbrecht, CEO of J. Volbrecht Consulting and author of My Mom is a Veteran. From her beginnings as a Marine Corps crew chief to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Jennifer shares her story of transformation and leadership.Jennifer discusses a moment in her career that led her to pursue entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance. She highlights how military discipline and planning skills translate into effective project management, a crucial element for success in any field. Jennifer also shares her experiences with both...
2025-02-0416 min
Paul Bunyan Country OutdoorsDNR Conservation Officer Brice Volbrecht Reminds Us The Rules & Regs Of Deer Hunting...And A Few Other Things TooFor many, it's been a full year since you went hunting. So, DNR Conservation Officer Brice Volbrecht is in to remind us of the rules and regs and the smart safety tips. And as long as he was in, we talked fishing regs too.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-11-1223 min
City Center Podcast from West Palm Beach, FloridaEngineering Services: Problem Solving for Today & TomorrowLearn about a City department that may not be well-known, but has the reputation of solving problems ranging from road safety to expanding public mobility. Meet the Engineering Services Department, working to safer and more comfortable city for all West Palm Beach residents! With Kevin Volbrecht, Director of Engineering Services.
2024-08-2028 minCity Center Podcast from West Palm Beach, FloridaEngineering Services: Problem Solving for Today & TomorrowLearn about a City department that may not be well-known, but has the reputation of solving problems ranging from road safety to expanding public mobility. Meet the Engineering Services Department, working to safer and more comfortable city for all West Palm Beach residents! With Kevin Volbrecht, Director of Engineering Services.
2024-08-2028 min
RIMScastBigger Risks with the Texas State Office of Risk Management | Sponsored By HillwoodWelcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. This episode of RIMScast is proudly sponsored by Hillwood. Hillwood is a leading multinational real estate development company and part of the Perot family of companies. For more information, visit Hillwood.com. Justin Smulison interviews four guests today, SORM Executive Director, Stephen Volbrecht, SORM Division Chief of Strategic Programs, James Cox, SORM Chairman of the Board of Directors, Gerald Ladner, Sr., and DFW RIMS Chapter Board Member Penni Chambers. The discussion covers...
2024-07-301h 05
The Brand Called YouDelving into the Genius of Mahakavi K.V. Simon | Prof. Varghese Mathai | Author, 'Mahakavi K.V. Simon - The Milton of the East'; Prof. of EnglishIn this episode of ‘The Brand Called You’ with the guidance of the erudite insights of Professor Varghese Mathai, we embark on a journey into the profound literary world of Mahakavi K.V. Simon. Join us as we unravel the brilliance and legacy of this literary luminary, exploring his timeless contributions and enduring influence on literature and society.
[00:42] - About Prof. Varghese Mathai
Varghese Mathai is a Professor of English at Judson University in the USA.
He holds the Benjamin P. Brown Chair of Communications at Judson University and is a Fulbright scholar.
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2024-05-0329 min
Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work#256: Tracy Vollbrecht (Adaptive & Universal Fashion Design) (pt. 1 of 2)Today we released part one of our interview with Tracy Vollbrecht. She’s the founder of Vollbrecht Adaptive Consulting, an adaptive fashion consultancy rooted in universal design principles. With work featured in Women’s Wear Daily, Vogue, Oprah Daily and Cosmopolitan, Tracy is a recognized adaptive and universal design consultant. Her first experience with inclusive, functional fashion came when she unknowingly put universal design principles into action to help her dad manage his Multiple Sclerosis. Prior to starting her company, she held designer positions at companies such as JuniperUNLTD’S Yarrow and ULEX, and Macy’s. Tracy is an ardent pr...
2024-01-0834 min
MonitorMonitor 13 Januarie 2023Elektrisiteit word bykans 19% duurder. Uitspraak voorbehou in die president se hofaansoek teen private vervolging. Ons praat met Harold Volbrecht oor die dood van Suid-Afrika se eerste swaargewigbokskampioen Gerrie Coetzee. Hoekom het Denemarke nie meer bankrooftogte nie?
2023-01-1348 min
El Interludio del InterludioEl Artista vs Público
¿Cual es la expectativa del artista hacia su público?
Tenemos un invitado en el estudio, el buen Pablo Volbrecht, pianista , productor y vocalista y compositor de la banda Machachai.
2022-12-061h 23
LiveWell Talk On...184 - Brain Injuries (Dr. Marie Volbrecht)Send us a textDr. Marie Volbrecht, neuropsychologist, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss brain injuries. They talk about types of brain injuries, treatment, recovery, prevention and more. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. To learn more call St. Luke's Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at (319) 369-7331. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast!
2022-03-1618 min
The Facing ProjectTeachers are HeroesTeachers and educators are facing challenges like never before, including battling misinformation, burned-out kids, parents, and of course—COVID.Join J.R. Jamison as he explores these challenges and shares the story of a man who stays in teaching despite external pressures; another from a woman who uses empathy to teach multicultural education; and one from a teacher who decided to make her own kind of change—at the Statehouse.Photo – Via Flickr Creative Commons by Phil Roeder: https://flic.kr/p/2kf6XeR.Stories included in this episode – • This Is Why I Teach...
2022-02-2628 min
The Literate ApeCastLiterate ApeCast Ep. 213—Tools Are My Friends (with Dana Jerman and Lawrence Volbrecht)ApeCast producer Dana Jerman does a Kansas follow-up from her interview with her mother-in-law last year by sitting in the garage with with her father-in-law, Lawrence Volbrecht, and letting the tools inspire her guest for stories of silver making, bullriding, barfights, and boxing.
2022-01-0358 min
Boat Buyer's Secret Weapon PodcastTips for Boating on Lakes from Officer Brice Volbrecht from Minnesota DNRIn this episode of Boat Buyers Secret Weapon Podcast, Captain Matt talks with Conservation Officer Brice Volbrecht about boating safety on inland lakes Basics of boater safety and boating etiquette on lakes The role of a Conservation Office and other DNR folks on the water Tips to ensure you enjoy your time on the water and are safe while doing so And, much more Links discussed in today’s episode: Boating resources for those boating in MN lakes https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/boatwater/publications.html The Best Boat Captain on th...
2021-10-2735 min
Books on BooksEpisode 18 | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueOn this episode, Amanda and Anna catch up on what we've been reading and do a deep dive into The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue .Currently Reading: -- People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry-- Body of Stars by Laura Maylene WalterDeep Dive: -- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. SchwabOther books mentioned on this episode:-- The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton-- The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood-- The Power by Naomi Alderman
2021-05-1032 min
Be ConnectedLife QuestionsIt's an age-old question. What's the future hold? For many college students, graduating later this month, this concern may feel like another weight on their shoulders, sitting on top of anxiety about the changes COVID has caused to their chosen career field. This episode of Be Connected focuses on questions many students ask themselves about their future and what career path to take. It was created by Caroline White, a journalism major in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University.
2021-05-0315 minBooks on BooksEpisode 17 | The Kindest Lie & A Deadly EducationOn this episode, Amanda and Anna celebrate black history month by sharing books by African American authors. Currently Reading: -- The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson-- A Deadly Education by Naomi NovikBooks by African American Authors: -- Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman-- The Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadOther books mentioned on this episode:-- Passing by Nella Larsen-- Everfair by Nisi Shawl-- Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead-- Karen Marie Moning's...
2021-03-0331 min
Be ConnectedStudents Quarantine ExperienceStudies have shown college students experience more anxiety and depression than the general population, and they are more prone to loneliness. Add COVID to the mix and there are even more challenges, especially when a student has to quarantine. Grace Dargiewicz, a junior majoring in Digital Media, found several students who shared their Marquette University quarantining stories on this episode of Be Connected.
2021-02-2423 minBooks on BooksEpisode 16 | The Wife Upstairs & Ministry for the FutureOn this episode, Amanda and Anna share beautiful books, thoughts on poetry, and what we're currently reading. Currently Reading: -- The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins-- The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley RobinsonThe Most Beautiful Books We've Read: -- A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini-- Above Us the Milky Way by Fowzia KarimiPoets We Love:-- Amanda Gorman -- Fernando Pessoa-- Amiri Baraka
2021-02-1626 minBooks on BooksEpisode 15 | Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance & This Close to OkayAmanda and Anna kick off 2021 with some joyful reading!Books we enjoyed over our winter breaks: -- Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang-- This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-SmithBooks we're excited about in 2021: -- Perhaps the Stars by Ada Palmer-- The Four Winds by Kristin HannahA book featuring animals: -- The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa-- Lobster is the Best Medicine by Liz ClimoOther books mentioned: -- Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer...
2021-01-1926 minBooks on BooksEpisode 14 | The 2020 Holiday Spectacular!This week, Amanda and Anna present the 2020 Holiday Spectacular! We share our favorite holiday books, bookish traditions, and books not to miss!Don't miss in 2020: -- White Ivy by Susie Yang-- One Day: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary 24 Hours in America by Gene WeingartenHoliday books we enjoy: -- Amanda's Tree by Jo Jones-- One Day in December by Josie Silver-- Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory-- In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren-- Letters from Father Christmas by JRR TolkienLeast favorite...
2020-12-1731 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight, Ivy Awino, Be Connected, Episode 35Having a career in sports and being a DJ are two difficult careers to break into. There are limited opportunities available and many young people want to pursue these entertainment-related positions. Yet, breaking into these fields is possible. Marquette University Alumna Ivy Awino is doing both in her role as Team DJ for the Dallas Mavericks. The Diederich College of Communication graduate shares her story and advice to students on this episode of Be Connected. Today's story was created by senior Will Scheuerman.
2020-12-1508 minBooks on BooksEpisode 13 | A Memory Called Empire & Anxious PeopleThis week, Amanda and Anna share: Books we're currently reading:-- A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine-- Anxious People by Fredrik BackmanBooks we haven't read yet (but probably should have): -- Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison-- Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen Books we'd like to see as movies:-- Zoo City by Lauren Beukes-- City of Girls by Elizabeth GilbertOther books mentioned: Afterland by Lauren BeukesEat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertThe Signature of All Things...
2020-11-2300 minBooks on BooksEpisode 12 | The Midnight LibraryThis week, Amanda and Anna share: Books we're currently reading:-- A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost-- Ohio by Stephen MarkleyDeep Dive on:The Midnight Library by Matt HaigOther books mentioned: I'm Just a Person by Tig NotaroThe Great Alone by Kristin HannahThe Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
2020-10-1900 minBooks on BooksEpisode 11 | A Burning & Transcendent KingdomThis week, Amanda and Anna share: Books we're currently reading-- A Burning by Megha Majumdar-- Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiA book that's we didn't like-- The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal-- One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García MárquezOther books mentioned: --The Midnight Library by Matt Haig-- Just Like You by Nick Hornby-- The Party Upstairs by Lee Conell-- Old Kingdom (series) by Garth Nix-- The Song of the Lioness (series) by...
2020-10-0500 minBooks on BooksEpisode 10 | One by One & The Library of LegendsThis week, Amanda and Anna share: Books we're currently reading-- One by One by Ruth Ware-- The Library of Legends by Janie ChangA book that's made you laugh out loud-- Where'd You go, Bernadette by Maria Semple-- Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple-- All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai
2020-09-1424 min
Be ConnectedTransfer StudentsFor college students, transferring to another university offers some challenges. The fall of 2020 is greeting Marquette University students with additional adjustments as students have to wear masks on campus and keep social distance. Also, instead of 96% of their classes being in person, only 61.2% are. There are some hybrid classes where the class meets in person and online, and there are also online only classes Three former transfer students have advice for current transfer students to help ease the transition. Zuzu Siam has the story for this episode of Be Connected.
2020-09-0811 minBooks on BooksEpisode 9 | Migrations & Home Before DarkThis week, Amanda and Anna share: Books we're currently reading-- Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy-- Home Before Dark by Riley SagerQuirkiest book you've read-- The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson-- Nothing to See Here by Kevin WilsonOther books mentioned: -- Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire -- Sadie by Courtney Summers-- You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson-- Curiousaurs Rex by Maisie York (Anna's self-published kid's book!)
2020-08-2424 minBooks on BooksEpisode 8 | The Pull of the Stars & When We Were VikingsThis week, Amanda and Anna share: Books we're currently reading-- The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue-- When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonaldDeep dive book discussion-- Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
2020-08-0435 minBooks on BooksEpisode 7 | Sharks in the Time of Saviors & The Ten Thousand Doors of JanuaryThis week, Amanda and Anna share: Books we're currently reading-- Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn-- The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowBooks that have good movie counterparts-- The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro-- The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
2020-07-2025 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight, Chris Marrs, Be Connected, Episode 32Having a career in the entertainment industry is a dream job for many, but it’s a difficult field to break into. Marquette Alumnus Chris Marrs shares advice with students and some details of his journey to becoming an actor, writer and producer. Andres Isidoro, a senior majoring in Digital Media, has the story on this episode of Be Connected.
2020-07-1312 minBooks on BooksEpisode 6 | American Spy & Upright Women WantedIn this episode, we discuss: American Spy by Lauren WilkinsonUpright Women Wanted by Sarah GaileyBorn a Crime by Trevor NoahThe Far Field by Madhuri VijayFind out more about SPL Summer Book Bingo: https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/learning/summer-of-learning/2020-adult-book-bingo
2020-07-0624 minBooks on BooksEpisode 5 | Summer Reading 2020In this episode, we discuss: Borderlines by Michela WrongGarlic and Sapphires by Ruth ReichlReincarnation Blues by Michael PooreThe Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
2020-06-2418 minBooks on BooksEpisode 4 | The Vanishing Half & The Last HumanIn this episode, we discuss: The Vanishing Half by Brit BennettBeach Read by Emily HenryThe Last Human by Zack JordanSlaughter House-Five by Kurt VonnegutDaring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
2020-06-0823 min
Be ConnectedSports Alumni SpotlightThe field of sports broadcasting is highly competitive. Lots of people are vying for few positions. So, what can you do if you want to pursue this career in the future? Three Marquette University alumni offered their thoughts to students in the Diederich College of Communication. Brad Galli, a sports anchor at WXYZ TV in Detroit; Jen Lada, a reporter and host for ESPN and Sophia Minnaert, the primary Brewer’s sideline reporter on FOX Sports Wisconsin spoke at a Diederich Drop In on Teams. Zuzu (Zuhdia) Siam, a corporate communications major, has the details on...
2020-06-0824 minBooks on BooksEpisode 3 | How Rory Thone Destroyed the Multiverse & Ona Out of OrderIn this episode, we discuss: How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by K. EasonOna Out of Order by Margarita MontimoreIn the Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth WareThe Turn of the Key by Ruth WareThe Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth WareAssault and Pepper by Leslie BudewitzGuilty as Cinnamon by Leslie BudewitzKilling Thyme by Leslie BudewitzFind Seattle Book Bingo here: https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/learning/summer-of-learning/2020-adult-book-bingo
2020-05-2616 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight, Jacqui BanaszynskiIt's a busy time in the field of journalism these days with a variety of COVID-19 related stories being created and published through many different platforms. It can be overwhelming from a consumer point of view, and challenging for the journalists too. Marquette University alumna and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Jacqui Banaszynski, shared her words of wisdom with students and faculty in the Diederich College of Communication in the Spring 2020 semester. Zuzu (Zuhdia) Siam, a corporate communication major, has the story in this episode of Be Connected.
2020-05-1818 minBooks on BooksEpisode 2 | The Stationery Shop & Dr Space Junk Vs the UniverseIn this episode, we discuss: The Stationery Shop by Marjan KamaliDr Space Junk Vs the Universe by Alice GormanThe Golem and the Jinni by Helene WeckerA Tale for the Time Being Ruth Ozeki Becoming by Michelle ObamaLearn more about our work at PATH.org
2020-05-1119 min
Be ConnectedCOVID-19 Student ResponseStudents at Marquette University, and throughout the country, had a lot of changes to deal with when their courses went from being in person to all online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How did they adjust? How well did their classes go? What are some lessons they've learned? This episode of Be Connected has responses to those questions from some students who attend the Diederich College of Communication. Many of the comments they made were in online discussions and other written comments they shared in their classes. Hear what they had to say about this experience.
2020-04-2716 minBooks on BooksEpisode 1 | Weather & The Two Lives of Lydia BirdAmanda and Anna talk about: Weather by Jenny OffillThe Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie SilverThe Starless Sea by Erin MorgensternWriters & Lovers by Lily King
2020-04-2618 min
Her StoryHer Story with Feven JembereIn the first episode of the “Her Story” series, Titi and Beza talk to Feven Jembere about her journey and the experiences that make her who she is.
Special Thanks to Sativa Volbrecht, Danielle Allen, Jinna Lee, Adrianna Barnette and Natalie Perkins for sharing what being a woman means to them.
Hosted by: Titilayo Arowolo, Beza Desta Featuring: Sativa Volbrecht, Danielle Allen, Jinna Lee, Adrianna Barnett, Natalie Perkins Edited by: Titilayo Arowolo
Music: Adding The Sun by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under Creative Commons https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun
2020-04-2027 min
The Chicago MaroonBrewing Thoughts: "Her Story" (ft. Feven Jembere)In the first episode of the “Her Story” series, Titi and Beza talk to Feven Jembere about her journey and the experiences that make her who she is.
Special Thanks to Sativa Volbrecht, Danielle Allen, Jinna Lee, Adrianna Barnette and Natalie Perkins for sharing what being a woman means to them.
Hosted by: Titilayo Arowolo, Beza Desta Featuring: Sativa Volbrecht, Danielle Allen, Jinna Lee, Adrianna Barnett, Natalie Perkins Edited by: Titilayo Arowolo
Music: Adding The Sun by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under Creative Commons https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun
2020-03-0827 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight, Joe MartinezSome inspiration for college students who don't know what to major in, and graduates who might not like the major they chose. It comes from Alumnus Joe Martinez who wanted to do something in the music industry and ended up as an expert in online advertising and marketing. He works from his home, travels around the world and has his own YouTube channel. Digital Media major, Maeve LeFevour talked to Joe about his career journey from DJ to PPC (Pay per Click) pro.
2020-02-1115 min
Be ConnectedBus vs. BuildingWhen thinking about opportunities in life, people often mention the importance of ‘doors’ or walking through a ‘new door.’ With a new year, people often look back at those doors they did or didn’t walk through, and the impact those decisions had on their lives. In today’s Be Connected episode, Dan O'Keefe focuses on a door, with a Gothic style arch above it, that's been the focus of much reminiscing in Johnston Hall, a building on the National Register of Historic places.
2019-12-2808 min
Be ConnectedSheena Carey, Internship CoordinatorCollege students put in a lot of time and effort when it comes to selecting a university to attend and what to major in, but there's also planning along the way to help with life after graduation. How can a student ensure he/she is making the best career choice? When does a senior need to look for a job? How can a student plan for the future? Dan O'Keefe, a digital media major, went in search of answers by talking to Sheena Carey, the internship coordinator for the Diederich College of Communication.
2019-12-1109 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight, James Ford MurphyJames Ford Murphy has been an animator on “A Bug’s Life,” “Toy Story 2,” “Monsters Inc.,” and the Academy Award-winning features, “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles,” and “Ratatouille.” He was also the Supervising Animator on the Academy Award-winning short film, “For the Birds,” and a Directing Animator on the Golden Globe-winning feature film “Cars.” Those are just some of his contributions since he joined Pixar Animation Studios in 1996. Jim Murphy attended Marquette University and graduated from the Diederich College of Communication in 1986. When he was in Milwaukee, he stopped by the college to share his career journey and advice with students. Rome Gandels...
2019-11-2117 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight, Gerry AhernImagine having over 30 years experience in sports journalism and working with noted sports journalists like Adrian Wojnarowski, Dan Wetzel and Charles Robinson. It's not something Gerry Ahern has to imagine, he experienced it when he was at Yahoo. The Marquette alum came back to campus in the spring of 2019 to share his wisdom with students in a sports journalism class. Dan O'Keefe, a digital media major, has Gerry's story.
2019-11-0511 min
Be ConnectedDrew Britton, Filmmaker and Assistant ProfessorThere's a lot of freedom to experiment with film these days. Whether it's exploring a different approach to storytelling, incorporating more diversity in stories or using technology (like virtual reality, augmented reality or mixed reality), now is a time when experimentation is being encouraged. Drew Britton is a visiting assistant professor at Marquette University and an independent feature filmmaker who brings his passion for film into the classroom. Maggie Gillette, a digital media major, spoke to Drew about indie filmmaking and how he incorporates the lessons he's learned into the classroom.
2019-10-1707 min
Be ConnectedRon Smith, Neighborhood News ServiceRon Smith is a Marquette graduate, professor, and director of the Neighborhood News Service. He has been everywhere in the field of journalism, from the Marquette Tribune to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to USA Today. Now, he's back where he started, as editor and chief of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, talked to Ron about NNS and the many hands-on learning opportunities that exist at the organization.
2019-10-1009 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight, Luis HernandezToday’s Be Connected episode shares the story of an alumnus who is grateful for the assistance he received from the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Marquette University. The program supports first generation college students and students from low-income families. It seems fitting for National Hispanic Heritage month (September 15-October 15) that we focus on a Latino alumnus from the Diederich College of Communication who is making a difference. His name is Luis Hernandez, who describes his most positive aptitude as his ability to adapt and improvise. Dan O’Keefe, a senior majoring in Digital media, has...
2019-09-3008 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight, Matt MallingerAs the saying goes, ‘change is the only constant in life,’ and today’s episode of Be Connected focuses on a Marquette alumnus who’s gone through some big changes in the last year. Since graduating in 2018 from the Diederich College of Communication, Matt Mallinger ended up taking a position in an unexpected medium, podcasting. Then, 11 months later, he moved over 2,000 miles from the Midwest, where he’s lived all his life. Meredith Cavaleri, a junior studying digital media, sat down to talk with Matt about these changes, and the ways he’s keeping his passion for a...
2019-09-1908 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight, Producer Dana LeonardIt's rare that your career path will go on a straight line from graduation to dream job. There will be many stops along the way, some expected others unexpected. Today's episode of Be Connected focuses on Marquette alumna, Dana Leonard. The 2014 graduate is currently a senior producer at SJR, a creative agency based in New York. Dana is living in London, but her position has her traveling all over the world. She shares her story and the risks she had to take to jumpstart her career in production. She'll also reveal things she wish she k...
2019-09-1212 min
Be ConnectedTheatre Arts at MarquetteToday’s episode of Be Connected focuses on the creative work being done by students and faculty in Helfaer Theatre. This building houses a vibrant, collaborative community that impacts students in the space and the community beyond its borders. In September, the 2019/2020 production schedule begins with the play Peter and the Star Catcher. Other shows include: Crumbs from the Table of Joy, The Theory of Relativity and Julius Caesar. Meredith Cavaleri, a digital media major, wanted to find out more about the theatre arts program at Marquette and how plays are selected. She spoke to St...
2019-08-3009 min
Be ConnectedThe MIC Speakers LabWe all experience fear at times in our lives. It’s a powerful force that impacts our decisions and actions. People fear a lot of things from heights and needles to being confined in a small space or public speaking. And while you can probably limit your exposure to clowns, if that's a fear, public speaking is something you do all the time. Whether it’s a presentation in front of a small group or pitching an idea to someone, possessing public speaking skills is important. At Marquette University, there's a new resource to support studen...
2019-08-2108 min
Be ConnectedNew Online DegreeMarquette University has its first completely online undergraduate degree that was created by faculty from the Diederich College of Communication. This new Strategic Communication major is designed for non-traditional students. Focusing on working adults is a tactical move. While there have been fewer non-traditional students in college classrooms, there has been a growth in the numbers of adults seeking online education. The focus on adults is just one change occurring in higher education. Changes in demographics, for 18 to 22-year-olds, is forcing universities to make changes to the traditional college model. Research shows that by 2026, the...
2019-08-1208 min
Be ConnectedStudent Hannah Engel's experience in a student-run businessExperiential learning is gaining traction at colleges across the country. It's described as learning by doing, where theory meets practice in a 'real world' setting. Today's episode of Be Connected focuses on Hannah Engel, a Corporate Communication major in the Diederich College of Communication who is participating in a student-run business program that offers experiential learning and leadership opportunities. This summer she is hiring employees for Vida, a direct trade student run coffee shop. Two business locations will be opening in the metropolitan Milwaukee area later this summer. Maggie Gillette, a junior majoring i...
2019-06-2708 min
Be ConnectedStudent Olivia MenziaThe spirit of entrepreneurism is alive and well in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. Today's episode focuses on a student who turned her love of ice cream into a business while she was in college. Olivia Menzia created Liv a Little, a vegan ice cream. The advertising major just graduated in May and is in the process of expanding her business. Meredith Cavaleri, a junior majoring in Digital Media has Olivia's story.
2019-06-1808 min
Be ConnectedStudent Isaiah GencuskiMany college students know the importance of internships and that employers want to see career-related experience on a graduate's resume. Today’s episode of Be Connected focuses on Isaiah Gencuski, a recent Marquette University graduate who took advantage of internship opportunities to strengthen his resume and tap into his love of visual storytelling. Meredith Cavaleri, a junior majoring in digital media in the Diederich College of Communication, talked to Isaiah.
2019-06-1106 min
Be ConnectedActing Dean, Dr. Sarah FeldnerCareer opportunities can become available many times on this journey we call life. Whether we decide to pursue them or not, is a choice we make. Dr. Sarah Feldner, took advantage of an opportunity in the fall of the 2018/2019 academic year and became the acting dean in the Diederich College of Communication. She’s been in the position for several month now and Meredith Cavaleri, a junior majoring in digital media, decided to talk to her about the position and the transition on this episode of Be Connected. ***Update to this story: On May 21, 2020, Dr, Feldner was ap...
2019-05-3008 min
Be ConnectedJoe Brown's FarewellA fond farewell to filmmaker and faculty member Joe Brown, an assistant professor of digital media who is passionate about the environment. Even though he's only been with the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University for six years, Joe's had a big impact on students and faculty here. He's moving west to his "home" in the mountains. Besides teaching and making films at the University of Denver, he's also looking forward to climbing "14ers" (mountains exceeding 14,000 feet) with his daughter Olivia and dog Bubber. In this episode of Be Connected, Rome Gandelsman, a senior maj...
2019-05-2110 min
Be ConnectedSue Clinton RetiringImagine being 70 and still working for an employer you've spent 51 years with. Now, visualize loving that job. Hard to fathom, but it's true for one staff member in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. Susan Clinton, director of student records and academic advising for the college, is retiring soon. Instead of being pushed out the door though, faculty and staff are wondering how we'll get along without her, because of the tremendous impact she's had on faculty, staff and students. Her final day will be in August or early September, she hasn't finalized it yet. Dan O'Keefe...
2019-05-0908 min
Be ConnectedStudent David KlingerAn advertising major, who loves to make people laugh, found a way to tap into his passion for comedy while enrolled in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. David Klinger, who's graduating later this month, is interested in writing comedy. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, has David's story.
2019-05-0208 min
Be ConnectedStudent Caroline NortonSeveral studies have shown geography plays a role in where a student goes to college. The Chronicle of Higher Education’s interactive view of freshmen enrollment trends in the U.S. shows most students stay in state or attend a university near their home state. That’s certainly the case for Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The largest percentage of the 2018/2019 freshmen class came from Illinois. (MU’s first year profile: https://www.marquette.edu/oira/fresh-dash.shtml) But what about those students who travel across several states to go to college? On today’s episode, we focus Ca...
2019-04-2407 min
Be ConnectedStudent JP Bauer Finding a MajorMany students come to college and know what they want to major in, others don’t have a clue. It can cause some students a lot of anxiety trying to figure out where their best fit is. Although no one really knows where their career journey will take them, even if they have a plan. JP Bauer came to the Diederich College of Communication from Detroit, where he a attended a Jesuit high school. He also had his major selected, or at least he thought he did, but then something surprising happened at an advising session. Journalism an...
2019-04-1205 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight Michael HendricksToday's episode focuses on digital media alumnus, Michael Hendricks who graduated from the Diederich College of Communication in December of 2017. When he came to Marquette University from Mundelein, IL, a Chicago suburb, he had a pretty good idea of what he wanted to do in the future. But, after participating in student media and taking writing, editing and podcasting classes, his career goals changed. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, spoke to Michael about his journey. Here are links to Michael's audio, which was mentioned in the podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-470109727/what-happened-with-cyrus ht...
2019-04-0208 min
Be ConnectedAlumni Spotlight Aaron MaybinToday's episode focuses on journalism alumnus, Aaron Maybin. The 2015 graduate of the Diederich College of Communication is currently a reporter at Fox 6 news in Milwaukee, WI. Maybin, who grew up in the Milwaukee area, didn't initially want to go to Marquette University, but something changed his mind. He talks about the four years he spent here and has some advice for current students. Maybin was interviewed by sophomore journalism student, Alex Milbrath for the Be Connected podcast. If you'd like to see some of Aaron Maybin's stories, check out this link: https://fox6now.com/author/amaybinfox6/
2019-03-2106 min
Be ConnectedAlumni HomecomingVisiting your alma mater can be a great opportunity to connect with old friends and see the changes that have happened on campus since you graduated. At Marquette University, there are two weekends that draw large crowds of alumni, Homecoming in the fall and Marquette Day in the spring. Alumni of all ages were roaming the halls of Johnston Hall and reminiscing as they visited an open house on the second floor. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in Digital Media, spoke to several alumni as they visited their old stomping grounds in the Diederich College of Communication. ...
2019-03-1407 min
Be ConnectedBasement Creative CultureA new creative space is taking shape in the basement of Johnston Hall in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, decided to check it out. He spoke with two assistant professors in Digital Media and Performing Arts, Joe Brown and Kris Holodak.
2019-03-0107 min
Be ConnectedSecond Floor RenovationsBig changes to Johnston Hall in the fall of 2018, as the student media offices moved from the basement to the second floor. The new space features cutting edge technology, audio and video studios and more. Alex Milbrath, a sophomore journalism and political science major, spoke to Mark Zoromski, the director of student media, to find out how these changes came about, what they cost and what technology students get to use.
2019-02-2806 min
Be ConnectedDr. Kimo Ah YunRecent initiatives in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University have created new opportunities for students. Sophomore Alex Milbrath, a journalism and political scientist major, spoke to the person responsible for the changes, Dr. Kimo Ah Yun. ***Update to this story: On October 31, 2018, Dr. Ah Yun became the acting provost at Marquette. On December 2, 2019, he was named the permanent provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. He is a first-generation college student and the first person of color to serve as provost at Marquette University.
2019-02-2106 min
Stories that Touch your HeartSurviving Cancer, part 2In the United States, one in every four deaths is due to cancer, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute. On Today's Stories that Touch your Heart, we focus on a woman who beat a rare, aggressive form of cancer. This is the second part of Maria Voermans story. https://nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/data/types.htm
2017-11-2914 min
Stories that Touch your HeartSurviving Cancer, Part 1This year, it’s estimated that cancer will kill more than 600,000 Americans. That translates to about 1,650 people dying per day in 2017, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S. Today’s episode of Stories that Touch your Heart focuses on Maria Voermans. The Greendale, WI woman was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer nine years ago. She walks us through her diagnosis and battle with epithelioid sarcoma. Sources: https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2017/cancer-facts-and-figures-2017.pdf ...
2017-11-2112 min
Stories that Touch your HeartRecovering Addict, Part 2Today’s episode of Stories that Touch your Heart has the second part of Lee Drewa’s story. The recovering addict shares how he got clean in treatment and has stayed clean for 12 years. Only a small percentage of those who are addicted receive treatment, and the number of Americans who die from drug overdoses continues to rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 64,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2016 from illicit drugs (like heroin, cocaine, amphetamines) and prescription opioids, which include: oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), morphine, and methadone. A provisional CDC report shows the...
2017-11-1410 min
Stories that Touch your HeartRecovering Addict, Part 1Over 20 million Americans struggle with substance abuse addictions, according to “Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health.” That’s more than 10 times the number of people who are diagnosed with cancer in the United States in one year. So many people have been affected by addiction, and family members often wonder why their loved one can’t stop using. On today’s episode of Stories that Touch your Heart, you’ll hear from 54-year-old recovering addict Lee Drewa. His addiction began in a common way, drinking as a teenager. htt...
2017-11-0711 min
Stories that Touch your HeartFrom Homeless to HopefulIt’s estimated that over half a million people (549,928) in the United States are homeless, according to a report by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. A majority (68%) of those individuals were staying in emergency shelters and other transitional housing programs, while the rest were in unsheltered locations. (Further information can be found here: https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/2016-AHAR-Part-1.pdf) In Wisconsin, it’s estimated that 5,685 people are homeless. In the city of Milwaukee, there are several shelters offering a safe haven from sleeping on the streets. The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is o...
2017-10-3109 min
Stories that Touch your HeartCalled to take a pay cutMany people are striving to move up the career ladder at work. They may be jockeying for a better position with their current employer or searching for an opportunity elsewhere that offers more pay and status. Most people couldn’t imagine voluntarily taking a large pay cut, and going from a position of prestige to one without. But that's what Glenn Rohde did 19 years ago. He was a chef preparing high end meals for the rich and chose to leave and serve free food to the poor. On today’s Stories that Touch your Heart, you’...
2017-10-2406 min
Stories that Touch your HeartNot letting blindness slow him downThursday, October 12, was world sight day focusing attention on blindness and visual impairment. Today’s episode of Stories that Touch your Heart focuses on a Milwaukee teenager who doesn’t let blindness stop him from achieving his goals. Before you meet him, here are a few facts on blindness: according to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, 36 million people in the world are blind. (http://atlas.iapb.org/) To be considered “legally blind,” an individual must have 20/200 vision or less, with the best possible correction. (https://nfb.org/blindness-statistics) Carlos Garcia wasn’t born blind...
2017-10-1705 min
Stories that Touch your HeartHow I became a ProfessorHave you ever wondered why someone would want to become a professor, or how they became so interested in a particular subject that they decided to make it their life’s work? Today’s episode of Stories that Touch your Heart features Dr. Young Kim who became interested in researching crisis communication after holding a position in the South Korean army. He is an Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication in the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. More information on him can be found here: http://diederich.marquette.edu/COC/Youn...
2017-10-1006 min
Stories that Touch your HeartBreakfast with the Homeless and Working PoorMany of us have an image of homeless people in our minds. It could be the man with a cardboard sign asking for money by a freeway ramp or someone sleeping in an alley in the middle of the day. You won’t usualy hear people talking about a homeless person by name, or mentioning what a great conversation they had with a homeless man or woman that morning. Today’s episode of Stories that Touch your Heart offers a different perspective from two women who eat free Saturday breakfasts with the homeless and working poor in the...
2017-10-0306 min
Stories that Touch your HeartFeeding the Hungry, Receiving from EbenezerAlmost three in ten people who live in the city of Milwaukee live in poverty, according to Census Bureau statistics published by the Hunger Task Force. The estimated poverty rate in Milwaukee is 28.7%, the poverty rate in the United States is 15.5%. (See more details here: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/QuickFacts_Feb2017.pdf) To live in poverty, a family of four needs to make $24,600 a year or less. Those who are struggling to buy food and pay their utilities often take advantage of several meal sites and food pantries throughout the city. Ebenezer Stone Ministries, at 35...
2017-09-2607 min
Stories that Touch your HeartFeeding the Hungry, Serving at EbenezerFor many people, it’s hard to imagine not having enough food on the table to feed your family. But for some, that’s their reality. In Milwaukee, there are many different organizations that reach out to help those in need with food, clothing and other assistance. For the next couple of episodes of Stories that Touch your Heart, I’ll be focusing on one of those groups: Ebenezer Stone Ministries, a non-profit organization that provides support and hope for people in need on Milwaukee’s south side, and empowers individual’s to be financially independent. A team o...
2017-09-1906 min
Stories that Touch your HeartOvercoming Anxiety and Depression, Suzanne's StoryAt times in our lives, many of us have heard our judgmental thoughts telling us we’re not good enough, or won’t make it out of the challenges we face. For some individuals, those negative beliefs can spiral down a black hole, leaving the person feeling isolated, angry and even suicidal. Suzanne Meunier knows the devastation anxiety and depression can cause and the feelings of worthlessness a person can have. She’s a clinical psychologist who battled anxiety and depression for years. I met Suzanne at a conference in Anaheim, California in August of 2017. In tod...
2017-09-1209 min
Stories that Touch your HeartAnxiety and Panic Attacks, Gena's StoryMost of us have felt anxious or nervous at times in our lives, but imagine being in such a state of panic that you start involuntarily gagging in public. That’s the state Gena Haskett found herself in when she was in her early 30’s. This set her on a journey to find out more about her anxiety and panic attacks, and eventually to share what she discovered with others. Haskett uses her skills as a library technician and archivist to find credible information on the subject, which she shares on her Anxiety Road Podcast and blog. Her...
2017-09-0508 min
Stories that Touch your HeartTapping into your Passions to Press Through DifficultiesIt's the start of a new semester at Marquette University. It begins with so much hope, but sometimes that's not how it ends. I've seen students with great potential not stick it through to the end. Along the journey, they're stretched too much outside their comfort zone, face challenges they hadn't anticipated or get so far behind, they're not certain how they can make it through. We all can feel that way at times, it's life, but we can't stay there. Today's episode of Stories that Touch your Heart offers some hope when you're in that situation...
2017-08-2905 min
Stories that Touch your HeartBarb's Seven Hours with a StudentMost of us have calendars to help organize our lives, with tasks to accomplish and meetings to attend. Our work days can be very full, but what happens when someone who is really hurting crosses your path? Do you stick to your plan, or throw it aside to help? I hope to do the latter, but it doesn't come easy to me. On this episode of Stories that Touch your Heart, I share a personal story of one day I threw my plan aside, and spent more than seven hours with a college student in need. It...
2017-08-2109 min
Stories that Touch your HeartKris Drollinger and Harold Mester, ABLE volunteersIn this episode of Stories that Touch your Heart, hear from two people whose lives have been affected by blindness and visual impairment. Kris Drollinger and Harold Mester had different experiences growing up, but how they view those challenges and use them in their lives now can inspire us to do the same. They both volunteer at ABLE, Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement, a non-profit organization in Milwaukee, WI. More information on the organization can be found here: http://www.ablenow.org/ (Also, it is important to note that I volunteer at ABLE, and have done...
2017-08-1406 min
Stories that Touch your HeartStaying Active in RetirementYou're never too old to help others or to learn something new. Lenore Tesch and Kathy Herbst demonstrate that by bringing books to life for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. The women volunteer at ABLE, Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement, a non-profit organization in Milwaukee where they share their love of reading and learning. Here's more information about the organization from its website (http://www.ablenow.org/): Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) transcribes a broad range of print materials into alternative formats for people with print disabilities. We are committed to the be...
2017-08-0707 min
Stories that Touch your HeartWhen Life Throws a Devastating CurveballMark Zoromski has always been passionate about journalism. He had a career in the field for almost 20 years, and then went on to teach journalism for nearly two decades. In November of 2007, tragedy struck and he was forced to live through one of life’s most painful experiences. In the summer of 2016, Mark started a new position at Marquette University. He talks about this new role, his experience working with students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the heart-breaking difficulty he and his family have lived though and the lessons he’s learned. Mark Zoromski's new position at Marque...
2017-07-3106 min
Stories that Touch your HeartHow I became a filmmakerWhat do I want to do when I grow up? It’s a question people young and old ask themselves. Like many of us, Kris Holodak wondered that too. She ended up going in several different directions before deciding she wanted to become a filmmaker and to teach others about it. She had to go back to school and get a second master’s degree (a Master’s in Fine Arts) to teach filmmaking in college and hone her craft. While it wasn’t a clear career destination when she was in her 20’s and early 30’s, what she always staye...
2017-07-2407 min
The Arcology Shadowrun Community PodcastEpisode 090 - Anarchy at Gen ConIn which Mr. J talks with Ray Rigel and Bob Volbrecht about Gen Con 2016 and what's next for the Catalyst Demo Team and Shadowrun Missions.
2016-08-131h 18
RSG Nuus & AktualiteitHAROLD VOLBRECHT PRAAT OOR MUHAMMED ALIDie wêreld swaargewigbokskampioen, Muhammed Ali, wat algemeen beskou word as een van die grootste sportfigure van die 20ste eeu, is Vrydag-aand in die deelstaat Arizona in Amerika oorlede. Die 74-jarige bokser het aan 'n respiratoriese siekte gely, 'n toestand wat deur Parkinson se siekte bemoeilik word. Die veteraan boksafrigter Harold Volbrecht het aan Vincent Mofokeng gesê dat boksers soos Ali nie meer gemaak word nie...
2016-06-0603 min
Main MenuMain Menu 22 May 2010On this week's show, we begin a two-part introduction to the iPad presented by Matt Volbrecht. This is from a series of five podcasts on the subject and we will link to the entire series from the Main Menu shows page. Matt does an excellent job of providing an overview of the iPad as well as some hands-on examples of using the product. Anyone interested in touch-screen devices from Apple and the iPad in particular should listen to this presentation. Next week we will continue our exploration of Book Transfer from The American Printing House for the Blind after concluding...
2010-05-2257 min