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Rethink CultureS01E07 Decoding Employee Happiness with David Niu: Transparency, Global Talent and Oscar Statuettes“Why should I constrain myself with Seattle’s geographic region when I can get talent throughout the world. Yes, it’s more challenging and I have to do more processes and technology to facilitate, but I believe fundamentally that there’s more talent that I can access and that outweighs having geographic proximity to the office.”S01E07 of the Rethink Culture podcast features David Niu, a serial entrepreneur, who founded NetConversions, BuddyTV and TINYpulse, all of which were acquired by publicly traded companies. For David culture is the norms and expectations “when no one’s looking”, and...
2023-05-2934 min
留白22 | 留白 | 至今還是不知道該怎麼回應檢討受害者般的詢問即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-09-2500 min留白21 | 留白 | 平凡體現了我們每個個體的獨特純粹且美好即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-09-1800 min留白20 | 留白 | 當自己消失的時候因為恐懼反而為了獲得他人認同向外攫取而一發不可收拾即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-09-1100 min留白19 | 留白 | 每個人如果都開心做自己喜歡的事社會生產力應該爆棚即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-09-0400 min留白18 | 留白 | 因生活規律創造出和自己相處的時間即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-08-2800 min留白17 | 留白 | 透過直覺展開自己從未想過的生活樣貌即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-08-2100 min留白16 | 留白 | 分配時間給自己記得有意識的選擇即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-08-1400 min留白15 | 留白 | 過於依賴視覺忘記聽覺也是學習的管道即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-08-0700 min留白14 | 留白 | 每次的消費都是對自己信念的價值投票即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-07-3100 min留白13 | 留白 | 不管什麼世代都有選擇迎向陽光的人即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-07-2400 min留白12 | 留白 | 比起傾聽更加擅長當個陪伴者即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-07-1700 min留白11 | 留白 | 接受自己和別人的本質不同，比獎券還真切的質樸快樂即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-07-1000 min留白10 | 留白 | 每個人的小宇宙都有好好關照著我們自己即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-07-0400 min留白9 | 留白 | 夠清楚認識自己才能用對的方式愛自己即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-06-2600 min
Frankly SpeakingE8: Road TripWelcome to episode eight of the Frankly Speaking podcast. Frank Niu and his wife, Annie, drive down to the States. Buy Frank's new book "Retire by 30": www.frankniu.com/book. Check out Frank's other socials at beacons.ai/frankniu
2022-06-2140 min留白8 | 留白 | 亂入別人家員旅，歪腰成身心靈路線，還一路備受祝福即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-06-2000 min留白7 | 留白 | 偶爾回看自己喜歡的事情還在不在即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-06-1200 min留白6 | 留白 | 斷斷續續也沒關係每天八小時睡好睡滿即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-06-0700 min留白5 | 留白 | 親身經歷確診雖然辛苦但並不可怕即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-05-3100 minFrankly SpeakingE7: AnniversaryWelcome to episode seven of the Frankly Speaking podcast. Frank Niu and his wife, Annie, drive around town for their anniversary and talk about random topics. Buy Frank's new book "Retire by 30": www.frankniu.com/book. Check out Frank's other socials at beacons.ai/frankniu
2022-05-2522 min留白4 | 留白 | 決定未來在自己的婚禮成為人形看板就好即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-05-2400 min留白3 | 留白 | 我所展現的就已經是代表名字的我自己即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-05-1800 min留白2 | 留白 | 找到熱情時，用時間取代苦力，累積的成果會是巨大的即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-05-1000 min留白1 | 留白 | 開始嘗試有意識地選擇即日起搬家至 Youtube | 留白 https://www.youtube.com/@vvniu | 追蹤 https://www.instagram.com/vv.niu
2022-05-0600 minFrankly SpeakingE6: ParenthoodWelcome to episode six of the Frankly Speaking podcast. Frank Niu and his wife, Annie, talk about what it's like to be new parents. Buy Frank's new book "Retire by 30": www.frankniu.com/book. Check out Frank's other socials at beacons.ai/frankniu
2022-04-2252 minFrankly SpeakingE5: Troy Shu, Digital NomadWelcome to episode five of the Frankly Speaking podcast. Frank Niu and his friend, Troy, talk about tech, entrepreneurship, and mental health. Buy Frank's new book "Retire by 30": www.frankniu.com/book. Check out Frank's other socials at beacons.ai/frankniu
2022-03-311h 11
Red Black Football PodcastRed & Black: Season 2 Ep. 3: NIU Men's Golf Spring PreviewThis week, Red & Black sat down with head coach John Carlson and players Reece Nilsen and Tommy Dunsire to talk about the teams upcoming spring season, evaluation of the fall slate and the hunger in the team room for a home MAC championship title and NCAA regional berth. Take a listen!Production by Jerome PearlesHost: Wes Sanderson Editor-in-Chief
2022-03-0332 minFrankly SpeakingE4: Our Marriage StoryWelcome to episode four of the Frankly Speaking podcast. Frank Niu and his wife, Annie, share their marriage story. Buy Frank's new book "Retire by 30": www.frankniu.com/book. Check out Frank's other socials at beacons.ai/frankniu
2022-02-281h 04
Failure BitesWaiting for the Win - Nick NagleDeKalb business owner Nick Nagle talks about the break-neck speed at which he launched his career.
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2022-02-2512 minRed Black Football PodcastRed & Black: Season 2 Ep. 2: Black History Month with college athletics ( with coaches Thomas Hammock, Connie Teaberry and A.D. Sean Frazier)In this week's episode, we sat down with NIU coaches Thomas Hammock, Connie Teaberry and Athletic Director Sean Frazier to discuss Black History Month, race in college athletics and furthering the conversation within the community.
2022-02-2437 min
Red Black Football PodcastRed & Black: S2 Ep.1: Sit-down with NIU GymnasticsIn today's episode, Editor-in-Chief Wes Sanderson sits down with Morgan Hooper, Natalie Hamp and Emmalise Nock. The three discussed the 2022 season, their love for gymnastics and the rise of the sport over the last few years.If you like what you heard, subscribe and follow the Northern Star.Audio Producer: Jerome PearlesFree Music from:https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DCAV1lMcNOoI&data=04%7C01%7CZ1908813%40students.niu.edu%7Cf1923e090335433a659f08d9f1e668ea%7Cea8733908...
2022-02-1726 minFrankly SpeakingE3: How To Get RichWelcome to episode three of the Frankly Speaking podcast. Frank Niu talks about how to get rich by making money and investing it. Buy Frank's new book "Retire by 30": www.frankniu.com/book. Check out Frank's other socials at beacons.ai/frankniu
2022-02-0719 min
Huskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 4, Episode 1: Exploring the legacy of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable feat. Courtney Joseph, Ph. D.This week on the Huskie Conversation Café Podcast, we present a recorded lecture on the legacy of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable featuring Dr. Courtney Joseph. This lecture, recorded in October of 2021, brought the NIU community together to discuss the importance of oral history and storytelling in research and preserving the legacy of important historical figures such as Jean Baptiste Point du Sable who might otherwise be forgotten in the common practice of whitewashing history. Dr. Joseph provides some history of du Sable’s life before diving deep into her work. The episode concludes with a Q&A with Dr. Jos...
2022-01-3157 minFrankly SpeakingE2: Craigslist Love StoryWelcome to episode two of the Frankly Speaking podcast. Frank Niu and his wife, Annie, talk about how they met and their crazy roommate Karen. Buy Frank's new book "Retire by 30": www.frankniu.com/book. Check out Frank's other socials at beacons.ai/frankniu
2022-01-2333 min
Frankly SpeakingE1: Retirement at 30Welcome to the Frankly Speaking podcast. Frank Niu shares his journey through high school, university, and silicon valley tech jobs that eventually lead to his early retirement at 30 years old. Buy Frank's new book "Retire by 30": www.frankniu.com/book. Check out Frank's other socials at beacons.ai/frankniu
2022-01-1525 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (MAC Championship vs. Kent State w/ Cole TuckerAfter missing a few key players in a 42-21 loss to Western Michigan, NIU hopes rest over the Thanksgiving holiday rehabs and reenergizes the Huskies ahead of a championship battle in Detroit. Thomas Hammock returns to Detroit for the first time since his team was voted to finish last in the MAC West, this time with a chance to hoist his first conference championship in a rematch with the Kent State Golden Flashes. Northern Star sports editor James Krause is joined by Kent Stater sports editor Jimmy Oswald to break down the game ahead. Plus, redshirt junior wide reciever...
2021-12-0132 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Senior Day vs. Western Michigan w/ Matt Ference)A fumble recovery and 25-yard touchdown run by Clint Ratkovich gave NIU the 33-27 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bulls to secure the Mid-American Conference West Division championship. The Huskies are heading to Detroit, but they have one more regular season game on the docket against the Western Michigan Broncos. NIU coaches and players say they aren't overlooking the meeting, wanting to redeem a loss in 2020 and send off seniors on a high note. Northern Star sports editor James Krause sits down with senior punter Matt Ference to discuss what emotions senior players carry into their final game at...
2021-11-2227 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 12 at Buffalo w/ John Richardson)In one of the most dramatic finishes of the year, the Huskies knocked off the Ball State Cardinals 30-29 to reclaim the Bronze Stalk Trophy thanks to a field goal by John Richardson as time expired. While Richardson's celebration was wild, the celebration after this Wednesday could be even greater. NIU and head coach Thomas Hammock can clinch the MAC West with a win on the road against the Buffalo Bulls on ESPN2. Richardson joins the show to talk about the celebration that broke the internet while UB Spectrum senior sports editor Anthony DeCicco tells us what to expect...
2021-11-1532 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 11 vs. Ball State w/ Messiah Travis)Rocky Lombardi and Trayvon Rudolph broke school records for NIU, but the Huskies couldn't break the Kent State Golden Flashes in a 52-47 loss last week. The pair of offensive playmakers had all-time performances, but injury concerns follow the Huskies into their next meeting, the Battle for the Bronze Stalk against Ball State on Wednesday night at Huskie Stadium. Northern Star sports editor James Krause reviews what led to the loss in Kent, Ohio and previews what NIU needs to do to avoid a third straight loss to the Cardinals. Plus, wide receiver Messiah Travis joins the show to...
2021-11-0828 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 10 @ Kent State w/ JJ Lippe)With the arrival of November comes the return of midweek MACtion. The Huskies open their midweek schedule with a bang as they meet the Kent State Golden Flashes in a battle of divisional leaders at Dix Stadium. With the extra time to prepare, how will NIU fare against the up-tempo offense of Sean Lewis' team? Northern Star sports editor James Krause previews the game and interviews redshirt freshman offensive lineman J.J. Lippe about how the team used their 10-day break.Be sure to share, rate and subscribe.Hosted by James Krause (@jkruasepro) with guest...
2021-11-0117 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Bye Week Special w/ Thomas Hammock)The Huskies came back from down 28-10 in the first half to knock off the Central Michigan Chippewas 39-38. NIU was propelled to 4-0 in Mid-American Conference play with a great performance by Rocky Lombardi, another prolific rushing game and a late field goal by freshman kicker Kanon Woodill in his first collegiate start. The Huskies bye week has arrived just in time for MAC schedule to transition over to midweek #MACtion. Northern Star sports editor James Krause recaps the game and interviews head coach Thomas Hammock about his confidence in his team and what he's learned about the...
2021-10-2722 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 8 @ Central Michigan w/ Michael Kennedy)A 210-yard rushing performance by Jay Ducker and a 100-yard kick return touchdown by Trayvon Rudolph helped lift the Huskies past the Bowling Green Falcons 34-26 at Huskie Stadium. The victory brings NIU's winning streak to four and their record remains perfect in Mid-American Conference matchups. The Huskies look to extend that streak in a high stakes meeting against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday on ESPNU. Northern Star sports editor James Krause breaks down the news heading into the contest, plus interviews redshirt junior defensive end Michael Kennedy. Then, Central Michigan Life sports reporter Christian Booher joins Krause...
2021-10-2030 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 7 vs. Bowling Green w/Brayden Patton)A program-record five field goals by kicker John Richardson helped lift the Huskies past the Toledo Rockets 22-20 in a road win Saturday. At the season's halfway point, NIU sits 4-2 and in sole possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference West Division. NIU hopes to extend their winning streak with a home tilt this week against Bowling Green. Northern Star sports editor James Krause breaks down all you need to know coming out of the Toledo game before interviewing center Brayden Patton on the highs and lows from the offense. Then, Toledo Blade sports reporter Corey Crisan...
2021-10-1333 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 6 @ Toledo w/ Tristen Tewes)The Huskies battled through a long weather delay and a long list of injuries to win their conference opener against the Eastern Michigan Eagles last Saturday. With their 3-2 record, NIU heads on the road to meet another Mid-American Conference powerhouse in the Toledo Rockets. Northern Star sports editor James Krause has injury news on the Huskies following the EMU game. Later in the program, redshirt freshman tight end Tristen Tewes will talk about going against one of the best defenses in the conference and Toledo Blade sports reporter Kyle Rowland will join the show to breakdown to discuss...
2021-10-0628 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 3, Episode 7: Unpacking Policing in Born a Crime and at NIU feat. Officer Andrew SotomayorThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by NIU Police Department officer Andrew Sotomayor (he/him). J and Andrew discuss ways to challenge bias in police, how a legacy of police brutality creates generational trauma, and alternative models of engagement with civilians that are more aligned with the values of protecting and serving. They reference chapters 13, 17, and 18 in today’s episode. Debrief Questions What are your reactions to Trevor’s experiences with the police in his community? Do you see any parallels between South African and Amer...
2021-10-0447 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 5 vs Eastern Michigan w/ Dillon Thomas)The NIU Huskies moved to 2-2 on the season with an impressive victory 41-14 against the University of Maine last week. Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi had three rushing touchdowns and the defense shut out the Black Bears in the second half. The homecoming game is next on NIU's slate with the beginning of Mid-American Conference action against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. Join Northern Star sports editor James Krause as he breaks down the win and previews the Huskies' MAC opener. Redshirt senior linebacker Dillon Thomas and Eastern Echo sports editor Christian Byers also stop by, explaining what to...
2021-09-2924 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 3, Episode 6: Money and Opportunity in Born a Crime and at NIU feat. NIU StudentsThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by fellow Huskies Maliyah Davis (she/her), Ayan Manning (she/her), Dallas Douglass (he/him), Nani Quezada (she/they), Justin Smith (he/him), Parth Chokski (he/him), Devon Wenger (he/him), and a student who wished to remain anonymous. J and their guests discuss the opportunities that have shaped their lives, side hustles, and what institutions of higher education can do to better support their students. They reference chapters 12, 15, 16 in this episode of the podcast. Thanks to Dulce Hernandez (she/her...
2021-09-2746 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 4 vs Maine w/ Clint Ratkovich)The Huskies were outmatch against the highly-touted Michigan Wolverines, and the scoreboard showed it at the end of four quarters. NIU lost 63-10 after allowing eight rushing touchdowns and failing to produce anything consistent on offense. What can NIU build on and how do they approach their final non-conference game against the University of Maine? Northern Star Sports Editor James Krause answers those questions, plus talks to redshirt senior running back Clint Ratkovich about what to expect from FCS vs. FBS matchups.Don't forget to rate, review and share the show!Hosted by James Krause...
2021-09-2224 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 3, Episode 5: Family and Community in Born a Crime and at NIU feat. NIU StudentsThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by fellow Huskies Erin Marie Barker (she/her), Scott Tyler (he/him), Abby Byer (she/her), and Brian Griffin (he/him). J and their guests discuss what family means to them, how we know that a community values us, the NIU community, and what their dream future communities might look like. They reference chapters 6, 7, 8, and 10 in this episode of the podcast. Thanks to Dulce Hernandez (she/her/ella) for conducting several of the live interviews that you will hear in today’s ep...
2021-09-2036 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 3 @ Michigan w/ Rocky Lombardi)After trailing by as many as 26 points, NIU had a potential program-record comeback denied in the last two minutes by the Wyoming Cowboys in a 50-43 loss. Thomas Hammock's team once again showed toughness and heart that won over fans at Huskie Stadium's first full-capacity game since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The toughness and heart of the Huskies will face it's hardest test yet this coming Saturday when NIU walks into Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor to face the 25th ranked Michigan Wolverines. Norther Star sports editor James Krause is joined by junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi and Michigan Daily...
2021-09-1531 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 3, Episode 4: Unpacking Education in Born a Crime; feat. Dr. James CohenThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them/theirs) is joined by Dr. James Cohen (he/him/his), an associate professor of ESL/Bilingual education at Northern Illinois University. J and Dr. Cohen discuss education, the importance of access and representation in the classroom, ways to teach with inclusion in mind, and why knowing yourself is critical for social justice, equity, and inclusion. They reference chapters 5 and 11 in this episode of the podcast. For NIU education majors, check out Educate Global here: https://www.cedu.niu.edu/educate-engage/educate-global/index.shtml
2021-09-1342 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 2 vs. Wyoming w/ Lance DeVeaux Jr.)NIU opened the season with a 22-21 upset victory over Georgia Tech with a thrilling finish that came down to the final minute. A touchdown drive led by junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi ended with a successful two-point conversion thanks to a highlight reel catch by redshirt senior wide reciever Tyrice Richie. The Huskies celebrated the boneyard win well into the weekend, but now the focus is on the Wyoming Cowboys coming to town Saturday. Northern Star sports editor James Krause breaks down the importance of NIU's leadership and previews the tough challange the Cowboys present to NIU. Plus, redshirt...
2021-09-0827 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 3, Episode 3: Unpacking Religion in Born a Crime; feat. Pastor Joe MitchellThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them/theirs) is joined by Pastor Joe Mitchell (he/him/his), Senior Pastor at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb, IL! J and Joe discuss religious practice, the intersections of racial and religious communities, the role of gender in religion and faith, and how religious communities can be a central force in healing and reconciliation. They reference chapters 1 and 3 in this episode of the podcast. Find more about New Hope Missionary Baptist Church here: http://www.newhopeofdekalb.org/ Join in a community discussion...
2021-09-0649 minRed Black Football PodcastRed Black Football Podcast (Week 1 @ Georgia Tech w/ James Ester)A new football season has arrived again, and NIU is more than ready to wipe the slate clean after an 0-6 record in 2020. The Huskies third campaign under head coach Thomas Hammock begins this Saturday in Atlanta when NIU faces the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Northern Star sports editor James Krause goes over the major storylines the offseason produced and redshirt freshman defensive tackle James Ester joins the program to discuss how NIU plans to stifle Yellow Jackets quarterback Jeff Sims. Plus, sports editor of The Technique Will Fuss and Krause discuss what to watch in the Huskies first-ever...
2021-09-0129 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 3, Episode 2: Unpacking Language and Culture in Born a Crime; feat. Dr. Mehdi SematiThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them/theirs) is joined by Dr. Mehdi Semati (he/him/his), Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication at Northern Illinois University. J and Mehdi discuss culture and language, how the two create one another, the importance of common language, and communication and humor as a form of civic engagement and activism. They reference chapters 4 and 14 in this episode of the podcast. Find Dr. Semati’s new co-authored book, Iran and the American Media, here: https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030748999 Debrief Qu...
2021-08-3054 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 3, Episode 1: Understanding Apartheid in Born a Crime feat. Tamara BostonThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them/theirs) is joined by Tamara Boston, (she/her/hers) a proud double alumna of Northern Illinois University and seasoned project coordinator for the Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. J and Tamara discuss the history of apartheid, the parallels between South Africa and America, raising a biracial child in both cultural contexts, and why the history of apartheid is still relevant today. They reference chapters 2 and 9 in this episode of the podcast. Debrief Questions:What did you know about apartheid before this...
2021-08-2340 min
Systems SessionsDesigning College and Career Pathways: Lessons Learned from CPSIn this episode of Systems Sessions from Education Systems Center at NIU, Pathways Director Juan Jose Gonzalez and External Relations Manager Sarah Clark talk with CPS administrators on their vision for college and career pathways across the district and how they're piloting new Model Pathways. Hear from Principal Michelle Flatt of South Shore International College Prep, which is piloting the new Model Pathway for Health Sciences. Then, we'll talk with Office of College and Career Success Chief Michael Deuser, Director of Career and Technical Education Sarah Rudofsky, and Executive Director of Early College and Career Education Alexandra Vlachakis on...
2021-07-081h 02
Failure BitesMaking Mistakes Work for You - Sarah StarihaMaking Mistakes Work for You - Sarah Stariha by NIU STEAM
2021-07-0211 minSystems SessionsDesigning College and Career Pathways: Lessons Learned from D214In this episode of Systems Sessions from Education Systems Center at NIU, Pathways Director Juan Jose Gonzalez and External Relations Manager Sarah Clark visit District 214 for a closer look at their unique process for building and refining college and career pathways. Hear clips from the district's Pathway Advisory Team Meeting as administrators, teachers, and community members ideate opportunities for improving their pathway offerings, plus an interview with D214's Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Dr. Laz Lopez and Director of Academic Programs and Pathways Megan Knight.
2021-07-0130 min2021-06-0313 minFailure BitesSelf Care - Chely Lopez ZavalaIn this episode we hear from Chely Lopez Zavala, one of the coordinators for “Universidad para Padres” (Parent University). She tells her story about how she learned how to take care of her self so she can in turn take care of others.
To learn more about Chely’s work with “Universidad para Padres” (Parent University), visit https://p20network.niu.edu/parent-university/
2021-05-0714 min
The Electric Image ExpressDays of Being Wild (阿飛正傳), Haruki Murakami, and our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PART 1 with Hon HoangIt's our ANNIVERSARY! THANK YOU to all of our listeners and fans for your continued support! THANK YOU to our guests for lending your time and sharing your stories, and THANK YOU to everyone else who has contributed to the show!
In this episode, Hon Hoang returns to talk about (what else) Wong Kar Wai's Days of Being Wild and some Haruki Murakami. COULD there be a more appropriate topic for a Sean Niu-hosted podcast?
Watch Hon's films and appreciate his photography here: https://honhoang.com/
Notes:
1) An extended introduction discussing...
2021-04-1440 min
The Electric Image ExpressDays of Being Wild (阿飛正傳), Haruki Murakami, and our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PART 1 with Hon HoangIt's our ANNIVERSARY! THANK YOU to all of our listeners and fans for your continued support! THANK YOU to our guests for lending your time and sharing your stories, and THANK YOU to everyone else who has contributed to the show!In this episode, Hon Hoang returns to talk about (what else) Wong Kar Wai's Days of Being Wild and some Haruki Murakami. COULD there be a more appropriate topic for a Sean Niu-hosted podcast?Watch Hon's films and appreciate his photography here: https://honhoang.com/Notes:1) An extended introduction discussing the Electric Image Express so...
2021-04-1440 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 2, Episode 6: Into White Fatigue feat. Joe FlynnThis week on the Huskie Conversation Café, your host J Pappas (they/them/theirs) is joined by Northern Illinois University associate professor and author of White Fatigue: Rethinking Resistance for Social Justice, Dr. Joe Flynn (he/him/his). In the final of two episodes of this interview, J and Joe discuss white fatigue, identity development, social justice education, activism, antiracism, and the role of white folks in movements for racial justice and equity. On White Fatigue: “White Fatigue: Rethinking Resistance for Social Justice explores how what passes for multicultural education in schools is often promotion of...
2021-04-121h 03Huskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 2, Episode 5: Behind the Writing of White Fatigue feat. Joe FlynnThis week on the Huskie Conversation Café, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Northern Illinois University associate professor and author of White Fatigue: Rethinking Resistance for Social Justice, Dr. Joe Flynn (he/him/his). In the first of two episodes of this interview, J and Joe discuss how early racialized experiences impacted his adult perspective, the process of writing a book and curriculum development, and the surprisingly positive experience of writing a book on this topic at this moment in history. On White Fatigue: “White Fatigue: Rethinking Resistance for Social Justice explores how...
2021-03-2923 minFailure BitesTough Love - Julie PattersonJulie Patterson is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois- Chicago, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from DePaul and a PhD in Nutrition Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Northern Illinois University in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Wellness. Her research area is exploring the relationship between health care practices and breastfeeding outcomes. Dr. Patterson also volunteers her time with the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has been on the board in various roles for 7 years and is current...
2021-03-1812 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 2, Episode 4: Into Humanity’s Last Stand: Confronting Global Catastrophe feat. Mark SchullerThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Northern Illinois University professor and author of Humanity’s Last Stand: Confronting Global Catastrophe, Dr. Mark Schuller (he/him/his). In the final of two episodes of this interview, J and Mark discuss anthropological imagination, global capitalism, empathy, climate change, and how all of humanity’s struggles are inextricably linked. On Humanity’s Last Stand: “Surveying the struggles of disenfranchised peoples around the globe from frontline communities affected by climate change, to #BlackLivesMatter activists, to Indigenous water protectors, to migrant...
2021-03-1547 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 2, Episode 3: Behind the Writing of Humanity’s Last Stand feat. Mark SchullerThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Northern Illinois University professor and author of Humanity’s Last Stand: Confronting Global Catastrophe, Dr. Mark Schuller (he/him/his). In the first of two episodes of this interview, J and Mark discuss writing a book on major global events amidst a pandemic, a civil rights uprising, and national and global unrest, the process of writing a book like a long-form blog, and how the book has been received in its one month of publication. On Humanity’s Last Stand:
2021-03-0129 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2: Into Radical Hope feat. Kevin GannonThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by the director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Professor of History at Grand View University, and author of Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto, Kevin Gannon (he/him). In the second and final episode of this interview, J and Kevin discuss themes in Radical Hope, including inclusive pedagogy, the hidden curriculum on college campuses, making syllabi worth reading, and embracing the cultural capital of students in the classroom. On Radical Hope: “From the publisher: Higher education has se...
2021-02-1551 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastSeason 2, Episode 1: Behind the Writing of Radical Hope feat. Kevin GannonThis week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by the director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Professor of History at Grand View University, and author of Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto, Kevin Gannon (he/him). In part one of this episode series, J and Kevin discuss the process of writing from blog to book, what it was like to write this book during this current sociopolitical climate, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in higher education. On Radical Hope: “From the publisher: Hi...
2021-02-0128 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastFinal Episode Part 2 feat. Jocelyn Santana: "The Power in our Stories"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Jocelyn Santana (she/her/hers) to discuss chapters 14-16 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J and Jocelyn discuss perspectives, self-reflection, community, and the 2020 election's parallels and differences to 2016.Find the work that Social Justice Education and ADEI is doing here: https://www.niu.edu/diversity/Register for the fall 2020 Town Hall Series here: go.niu.edu/qd8cp4Music: Werq Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
2020-11-1328 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastFinal Episode part 1 feat. Jocelyn Santana: "Power in our Stories"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Jocelyn Santana (she/her/hers) to discuss chapters 14-16 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J and Jocelyn discuss perspectives, self-reflection, community, and the 2020 election's parallels and differences to 2016.Find the work that Social Justice Education and ADEI is doing here: https://www.niu.edu/diversity/Register for the fall 2020 Town Hall Series here: go.niu.edu/qd8cp4Music: Werq Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
2020-11-0630 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastEpisode 10 feat. Sandy Lopez: "Everyone Brings Something"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Sandy Lopez (she/her/hers/ella) to discuss chapter 13 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J and Sandy discuss building power, activist strategies, voting, and the importance of showing up for the Black community. Sandy's Reading List: We Demand- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29563624-we-demandSpeaking Out- https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Out-Activism-Protest-1960s/dp/013194214XUnapologetic- https://www.charlenecarruthers.com/unapologetic/Whiteness As Property...
2020-10-3055 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastDeep Dive Episode 7: Vote! Vote! Vote!In the Huskie Conversation Cafe Deep Dives, your host J Pappas (they/them) takes a closer look at some of the big topics discussed in the main episode. This week, J discusses voting, and what you need to know to vote in the 2020 election. Sources for today's episode: https://www.niu.edu/huskies-vote/index.shtml https://www.lwv.org/elections https://www.vote.org/state/illinois/ https://www.niu.edu/huskies-vote/help/index.shtml#faq_item_0 https://elections.il.gov/VotingAndRegistrationSystems/EarlyVotingLocationsSearch.aspx?MID=A3RIOjKplz4%3d&T=637328826326311560 Music: ...
2020-10-2807 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastEpisode 9 feat. Shaunda Wilson and Rob Williams: "Build a Relationship"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Shaunda Wilson (she/her) and Rob Williams (he/him) to discuss chapter 12 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J, Shaunda, and Rob discuss trauma, poverty, crime, police brutality, and the importance of nuance in discussions around reform. Find Shaunda and Rob and their colleagues in NIU Public Safety here: https://www.niu.edu/publicsafety/Music: Werq Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By...
2020-10-2353 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastEpisode 8 feat. Mark Schuller: "Systematic Undoing"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Mark Schuller (he/him) to discuss chapter 11 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J and Mark discuss the prison industrial complex, social movements, justice, and activism. Register for Building POWER here: http://go.niu.edu/buildingpowerMusic: Werq Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2020-10-1642 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastEpisode 7 Part 2 feat. Simon Weffer: "Size, Scope, and Trauma"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Simon Weffer (he/him) to discuss chapter 10 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J and Simon discuss trauma, protest, social movements, and accountability.Register for the Building POWER sessions here: http://go.niu.edu/buildingpowerRegister for Belonging with Dr. john a. powell here: niu.edu/belonging Music: Werq Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org...
2020-10-1044 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastEpisode 7 Part 1 feat. Simon Weffer: "Size, Scope, and Trauma"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Simon Weffer (he/him) to discuss chapter 10 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J and Simon discuss trauma, protest, social movements, and accountability.Register for the Building POWER sessions here: http://go.niu.edu/buildingpowerRegister for Belonging with Dr. john a. powell here: niu.edu/belonging Music: Werq Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org...
2020-10-1037 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastEpisode 6 feat. Ari Owens: "Create Their Own Stories"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Ari Owens (she/her) to discuss chapter 9 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J and Ari discuss storytelling, liberation, fluidity, and freedom. Find the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center and their programming here: https://www.niu.edu/gsrc/index.shtml Follow the GSRC on social media: @niu_gsrcMusic: Werq Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons...
2020-10-0241 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastDeep Dive Episode 4: AddictionIn the Huskie Conversation Cafe Deep Dives, your host J Pappas (they/them) takes a closer look at some of the big topics discussed in the main episode. This week, J defines and discusses addiction, harm reduction strategies, and the importance of a compassionate framework of healing. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you can call 1-800-662-4357 for support and local referrals. Sources for today's episode: https://harmreduction.org/about-us/principles-of-harm-reduction/ https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/drugtreat-pubs-front5-wk-toc~drugtreat-pubs-front5-wk-secb~drugtreat-pubs-front5-wk-secb-3~drugtreat-pubs-front5-wk-secb-3...
2020-09-3006 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastEpisode 4 feat. Chris Mitchell: "Valued and Valid"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Chris Mitchell (he/him) to discuss chapter 7 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J and Chris discuss loss, love, community, and internalized and systemic oppression.Find the Center for Black Studies (CBS) here: https://www.niu.edu/blackstudies/ Find Huskies Vote here: https://www.niu.edu/huskies-vote/index.shtml Look out for the Northern Black Choir concert information on the NIU Calendar: https://calendar.niu.edu/
2020-09-1852 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastEpisode 3 feat. Katy Jaekel and Molly Holmes: "Whole From the Beginning"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Katy Jaekel and Molly Holmes (she/her) to discuss chapter 6 of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J, Katy, and Molly discuss queerness, wholeness, chosen family, the intersection of race and queerness, and community. Find Prism here: https://www.facebook.com/niuprism Find the GSRC here: https://www.niu.edu/gsrc/index.shtml or @niu_gsrc on InstagramFind all other diversity and cultural centers here: https://www...
2020-09-1149 minHuskie Conversation Cafe PodcastEpisode 1 feat. Joe Flynn: "Agent of Chaos"This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by Dr. Joe Flynn (he/him) to discuss the introduction and the first three chapters of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.J and Joe discuss family, legacy, policing, prisons, and what it means to label liberatory movements as terrorist movements. Learn more about Joe Flynn here: http://go.niu.edu/n0bc84Learn more about the Center for Black Studies here: https://www.niu.edu/blackstudies/Learn more...
2020-08-311h 14The Electric Image ExpressYELLOW PERIL SUPPORTS BLACK POWER: Enter the Dragon with Eric LeeIn Episode 10 Eric comes back to talk Enter the Dragon, Bruce Lee,(14:30) but most importantly, the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police as the latest in a long string of institutionalized racist acts against black people in America. (21:55) We share how we have digested the events of the last week, how we have begun educating ourselves on the topic, what we and our listeners can do to help, and our largely unqualified understanding of our shared history as minorities in America.
NOTE: I will be donating $1 for every listener of this episode, and episode #9 (Crazy...
2020-06-0258 minThe Electric Image ExpressThe Big Sick: Finding love for you and your family (Bag of Devotion not required) with Akshay SinghIn Episode #8, Akshay Singh makes his return to talk about Kumail Nanjiani's The Big Sick with more of his awkward anecdotes and convincing theories on marrying modern love with traditional, asian parents. As two single guys with our parents breathing down our backs, we put on our introspection aprons and serve up our feelings on the constant underlying pressure on marriage (28:30), why we've waylayed ourselves by looking for the wrong attributes in our partners (29:00) and why the Bag of Devotion is never, ever, ever, a good idea. (51:10) Of course, we can't talk about Kumail without mentioning his fearsome new...
2020-05-271h 09The Electric Image ExpressApocalypse Now IS Vietnam with Trung PhanIn this episode, we are joined by Trung Phan and his colorful Vietnamese background. We can't hold back the NBA analogies and at (13:30) throw out our desire for a Coppola-style Last Dance. At (17:00) Trung shares some of his experiences from his expat years, backstory on his great-grandfather Phan Bội Châu, a pioneer of Vietnamese nationalism, and why Vietnamese representation in this movie might not be that important. Later, (33:30) we boldly theorize that Apocalypse Now is Coppola's 1993 Finals. With nothing left to prove, he loses motivation to continue to be the best. We tie things up with the mos...
2020-05-2357 minThe Electric Image ExpressThe Farewell: forging your identity between two cultures with Eric LeeFor our third movie in Asian Pacific American Heritage Month we fast forward to 2019 and revisit The Farewell: one of the standout films of our current "golden age" of Asian-American content. Eric joins us again and takes over hosting duties. We start off with a hilarious story where Eric convinces a woman on his flight he hates his job (6:30), before getting into a lively debate on our big question: What is an Asian-American film? (17:45). Later we relive some of our foundational childhood memories that helped us understand the differences between our upbringing and our family in Asia (29:30), figure out...
2020-05-191h 12The Electric Image ExpressEat Drink Man Woman (飲食男女) with Sean Niu and Sean's MomWelcome to the inaugral podcast! We kick things off with Ang Lee's classic: Eat Drink Man Woman. I explore Ang's return to Taipei, how this movie is a hall of fame foodie movie, and launch the inaugral Jeremy Lin "Linsanity" award. Special guest appearance by my Mom, Jia-pyng Niu, who talks about her life as a Taiwanese-American immigrant and growing up in a family of 3 sisters!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Ang Lee Interview on the Movie: https://youtu.be/v1CAUKYhfRQ
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2020-04-1538 min
Failure BitesThis is Your Brain on Failure - Part 1While we prepare for the next season, we still want you to have a little snack to tide you over. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Durik will walk you through how failure and your brain are related.
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2019-08-0511 min
Failure BitesI Get Knocked Down - Tom GustafsonWhen making a feature length film, there are so very many things that can go wrong. Tom Gustafson explains how he got things to go right.
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2019-03-2104 min
Failure BitesBig Fish, Small Pond - Dr. Anne KaplanBeing a big fish in a small pond can set unrealistic expectations. Dr. Anne Kaplan shares her experience with going to college.
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KB: Past successes are awesome! It feels great to have a win, and those wins can help us build self-confidence. Self-confidence can be a great asset—except when it's not. I’m Kristin Brynteson, and this is Failure Bites, the podcast where successful people tell bite-size stories of failure, growth, and success. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Anne Kaplan, vice president of Outr...
2019-03-0104 min
Failure BitesThe Bigger the Goal, the Bigger the Challenges - Dr. Marlo BarnettHost Kristin Brynteson talks to Dr. Marlo Barnett about the struggles of crossing the finish line of achieving a PhD.
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KB: You are listening to the Failure Bites podcast, where successful people tell bite-size stories of failure, growth, and success. I'm your host, Kristin Brynteson. Big goals can be scary, not only are they big, but they can also be roadblocks and obstacles around every corner, ready to overwhelm us and prevent us from achieving our goal. In...
2019-02-1403 min
Failure BitesA Great Teacher, Failure Is - Dr. Lisa FreemanHost Kristin Brynteson is on a quest to talk about failure. Joining her today is NIU president, Dr. Lisa C. Freeman.
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KB: Failure. We all do it, but none of us like to talk about it. Failure’s hard to deal with. It can be painful. It can be embarrassing. Admitting we failed is like admitting we are the failure. In reality, that's not true. A wise teacher once told me “The greatest teacher, failure is.” Okay, that wise teacher was Yoda, and he didn't...
2019-01-2404 min
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