Shows
SU InsiderStudent Spotlight: Bryce StiemertFor our first student spotlight, SGA President and now graduating Senior, Bryce Stiemert, joins us on the pod! We discuss everything from personal projects and philosophies to SU experiences and our greatest mentors. Bryce has done so much for the community during his time at SU, and we wish him a warm farewell and nothing but the best!
2025-04-2942 min
SU InsiderFirst Gen. & Impactful Moments with Jennifer FriasFor the 9th episode of SU Insider, we brought on the lovely Jennifer Frias to discuss the importance of First Gen. students and some exciting upcoming opportunities for them! The insight and passion she brings into student life is immeasurable. You won't want to miss it!
2025-04-2950 min
SU InsiderRisks & Adventure with Branndon BargoFor the 8th episode of SU Insider, Branndon Bargo from Outdoor Adventure joins us to talk about the incredibly eventful and adventure-filled trajectory of his life. We discuss everything from dangerous mountain climbs and biking with the prince of a foreign country to student life in outdoor adventure!
2025-04-221h 10
SU InsiderEconomics & College Experience with Dr. Dirk EarlyJoining us for Episode 7 is the seasoned Professor of Economics, Dr. Dirk Early! With a deep-set love for the subject of economics and a passion to help students succeed, Dr. Early discussed with us the fundamental need to fail before succeeding in the college experience, the importance of asking questions, and the inevitability of adulting.
2025-04-1545 min
SU InsiderPsychology & Travel with Dr. Traci GiulianoFor the 6th episode of SU Insider, we sat down with the ever-energetic Dr. Giuliano to discuss a myriad of fun psychology and travel topics! We uncover Dr. G's own unique journey to Southwestern, the power of risk-taking in going after what you want, and some of her most comedic Southwestern stories.
2025-03-3145 min
SU InsiderVisual Content Production, Passion, & Perseverance with Todd WhiteJoining us for Episode 5 is Southwestern University's fun-loving, Visual Content Producer, Todd White, and Guest-host Rebecca George! Tune in for discussions on Todd's amazing past experiences, some of his responsibilities at SU, and a philosophical discussion on the importance of passion and perseverance in work and in life.
2025-03-1342 min
SU InsiderPsychology & Health with Dr. Robert ClarkFor the 4th episode of SU Insider, we got to know Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Dr. Clark! In this episode, we discussed various aspects of his busy career in psychology, his approach to balancing it, and the importance of health and nutrition.
2025-03-0744 min
SU InsiderInquiry-Based Math & Art with Dr. Fumiko FutamuraJoining us for Episode 3, we had the pleasure of chatting with and getting to know the lovely Dr. Futamura from SU's Math department. We dived into the ins and outs of combining math and art in teaching and creation as well as exploring how math can be integrated into any passion imaginable! Dr. Futamura is one of the co-organizers for the 42nd Brown Symposium - Visualizing the Abstract happening next week from March 4th - 6th, 2025. Don't forget to stop by!
2025-02-2743 min
SU InsiderJapan & Poli-Sci with Dr. Alisa GaunderJoining us for Episode 2 is the beloved Poli-Sci Professor and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Gaunder! In this episode, we cover a variety of topics from Japanese politics and studying abroad to major flexibility from SU to graduate school and beyond.
2025-02-1744 min
SU InsiderGen Z & Higher Education with Dr. Brit KatzFor the SU Insider premier, we had the privilege of sitting down with the esteemed and well-loved Dr. Brit Katz to discuss what he loves most about our student-body, fun things planned for the Spring 2025 semester, and ways to combat the recent spread of the student loneliness epidemic.
2025-02-0446 min