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Heart of the Rockies Radio InterviewsBraeden Johnson Signs with UCCSSalida Senior Basketball Player Braeden Johnson Signs to play Basketball next season with UCCS. Listen to her interview with Andrew Stossmeister on Heart of the Rockies Radio
2025-12-0901 min
The SidelinesEpisode 58: Mackenzie Ransom and Head Coach Tara Hittle - UCCS VolleyballFollowing the 2025 RMAC Volleyball Tournament, the 2025 NCAA Division II volleyball bracket has been set, with five RMAC schools advancing to the tournament. UCCS, in particular, sees its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2007, following one of the most historic seasons for the program. Today's episode features two key components of the program's success, head coach, Tara Hittle, and senior libero, Mackenzie Ransom. This season, Coach Hittle reached her 50th career win at UCCS, while Mackenzie and her teammates earned the most season wins in program history. The road to this season hasn't been easy, however, as both Coach Hittle and...
2025-11-2830 minThe SidelinesEpisode 56: Rory Scott and Nick Walker - UCCS Men's SoccerThe 2025 RMAC Men's Soccer Tournament is finally here. To celebrate, The Sidelines: Episode 56 catches up with members of the RMAC's pre-season favorites and No. 1 seed heading into the RMAC tournament, Rory Scott and Nick Walker of UCCS. Rory, an international student-athlete from Australia, and Nick, an out-of-state student-athlete originally from Las Vegas, both had to work through the uncertainty and adjustment of joining a new college team. Luckily, they both found an immediate brotherhood and sense of belonging in the Mountain Lion family, and now, as seniors, get to play important leadership roles in the lives of their teammates...
2025-11-0823 min
Studio 809 Community Podcast NetworkColorado Springs City Council D1 Candidate Forum 2025 - Making Democracy WorkHear from candidates running to represent District 1 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and College of Public Service at UCCS. It was held on March 5, 2025 at Helen Keller Elementary School. All Colorado Springs City Council District 1 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and UCCS College of Public Service moderated.Candidates:Dave DonelsonLee LehmkuhlHost: Tammy Harold for LWVPPRModerators:Dr. Regina Winters, Associate Dean, UCCS College of Public ServiceDiana Starkus, student, UCCS College...
2025-03-171h 01Making Democracy WorkColorado Springs City Council D1 Candidate Forum 2025Hear from candidates running to represent District 1 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and College of Public Service at UCCS. It was held on March 5, 2025 at Helen Keller Elementary School. All Colorado Springs City Council District 1 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and UCCS College of Public Service moderated.Candidates:Dave DonelsonLee LehmkuhlHost: Tammy Harold for LWVPPRModerators:Dr. Regina Winters, Associate Dean, UCCS College of Public ServiceDiana Starkus, student, UCCS College...
2025-03-171h 01The SidelinesEpisode 32: Victoria Farinas - UCCS Track and FieldThe 2025 RMAC Indoor Track and Field Championships are here, and The Sidelines: Episode 32 highlights someone who has not only made a significant impact on my life, but has also made her mark on the successful UCCS Track and Field program. Victoria Farinas, a senior sprinter for the Mountain Lions, heads into this weekend with faith in herself and her teammates to perform at their best on their home track. Victoria also shares the significance of her family history and explains how her move from Florida to Colorado has reminded her of the importance in standing firm in who she...
2025-02-2822 min
Springs and Things7. How a World-Renowned Artist is Bringing Big Ideas Back to Colorado SpringsWe have a very special guest—someone who's traveled the world, built awe-inspiring art installations, and yet, his heart has brought him home. Patrick Shearn, the visionary artist behind Poetic Kinetics, is joining us to talk about his roots here in the Springs, the creative upbringing that shaped his work, and his latest immersive exhibit, Psycullescence, at the UCCS Ent Center for the Arts.From sprawling fields in the Black Forest to epic public art installations across the globe, Patrick shares his journey, his vision for Colorado Springs' creative future, and how collaboration and connection fu...
2024-12-1728 min
Sausage of ScienceSoS 228: Dr. Thomas Wynn talks Neanderthal Cognition, Nightmares, and How to Make GlueChris and Courtney sit down with Dr. Thomas Wynn, the Hand Axe Man, AKA: CU Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Colorado. Colorado Springs, where he taught from 1977 until his retirement. Dr. Wynn specializes in the archaeology of the Lower Palaeolithic, led pioneering research in Tanzania, and introduced psychological theory—specifically Piagetian concepts—into Palaeolithic studies, laying the groundwork for evolutionary cognitive archaeology.
Dr. Wynn has published over 100 papers and authored key books such as The Rise of Homo Sapiens (2009) and How to Think Like a Neandertal (2012), which he co-authored with Dr. Frederick Coolidge. In 2011, Wynn co-founded the...
2024-11-2454 min
Service to School StoriesFrom Satellite Systems to Climate Change at MIT with Justin ColeToday we are joined by Service to School applicant, Justin Cole. Justin is a veteran of the US Air Force, transfer student, and current student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Justin jumps right with us about how life experiences during his military service drove a passion that led him to higher education. We chat about transitioning to campus, adjusting to the change in academic rigor of MIT, leveraging connections for research & career opportunities, and much more!
Main Topics
Justin’s background & intro (0:03)
Managing high level of responsibility & expectations joining the Air Force rig...
2024-11-1236 minThe SidelinesEpisode 11: J.B. Belzer - Head Coach for UCCS Women's SoccerRMAC Championship Soccer is just three weeks out, and to celebrate, The Sidelines: Episode 11 features Head Women's Soccer Coach, J.B. Belzer, of UCCS. Tune in to hear about Coach Belzer's coaching experience in the RMAC, his passion for traveling, and his drive to positively shape the lives of his student-athletes.
2024-10-1820 min
Mountaintop MedicineMountaintop Medicine from Estes Park Health: Estes Park Health introduces new registered dietitianAmanda Ericson is Estes Park Health’s new registered dietitian. She joined the EPH team in August of 2024. Ericson helps patients in and out of the hospital.“A registered dietitian provides education and counseling to patients regarding their nutrition needs and to understand how to adapt their eating patterns to accommodate their new diet or restrictions.”Ericson was a baker for many years. She received a lot of requests from customers to make their favorite desserts gluten free, sugar free, dairy free. She began to learn more about nutrition and what ingredients were appropriate to use. S...
2024-10-0100 min
Peak Environment126: Life Happens. Be ReadyLearn about the GRIT Program that offers training in a brief conversational intervention used to support effective coping for those in your natural social network. In these trying times, we could all benefit from free training in effective coping to build our collective grit. We get the details from Dr. Lauren Shaw, GRIT Program Manager at UCCS’ Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience. The program is intended to function as one element within more comprehensive planning to help individuals and communities to be as resilient as they can be in the wake of stress-related problems or disasters. In times of d...
2024-09-091h 00
Southern Colorado Business Forum & DigestProgram Director of UCCS Economic Forum, Bill CraigheadThis Friday afternoon at 3 it’s the Business Digest Weekly with Host Dirk Hobbs on AM 1460 and FM 101.1 The Answer. It’s all about the Economy on this week’s show as Hobbs interviews Dr. Bill Craighead with the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Economic Forum. How is the Economy from the Dr’s viewpoint for the area, the State and the Nation. They also want to get the word out that the 28th annual UCCS Economic Forum is coming up on September 26th. That’s this Friday at 3pm on AM 1460 and FM 101.1 The Answer, the Business Digest Weekly with Dirk H...
2024-08-2149 min
Significant Coaching with Matt RogersEpisode #25: Jeff CulverJeff Culver is entering his 13th Season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). He led the UCCS to its first RMAC Championship in program history. He's coached the only NBA Draft Pick and the only All-Americans in program history. Culver was the only four-year head coach to offer Derrick White (NBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist) a scholarship out of high school, and Derrick would become a two-time All-American and the 29th pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2017 NBA Draft.Before UCCS, Culver spent 7 years at John...
2024-08-0946 min
BHSU Athletics PodcastsS1-E9 - Ellie MooreIn the latest episode of Jacket Chats, the official podcast of Black Hills State University Athletics, Ellie Moore, forward for the women’s basketball team, sat down with host Bryce Johnson. They sat down to discuss her recruiting process coming from RMAC foe UCCS, what it’s like playing in Spearfish, both as a Yellow Jacket and as a visitor, and previewing this weekend’s matchups against Regis and UCCS.
2023-11-3000 min
The WholeHearted HealerInterview with Dr. Emily SkopAveen talks with Dr. Emily SkopEmily Skop, PhD is a professor with nearly two decades of experience in higher education. Both her research and her teaching are action-oriented and deeply committed to BAJEDI (Belonging Access Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion) principles. In her many leadership roles and collaborations, she brings an “ethos of care” that involves imagining and reimagining what a transformed academy could be if we really started paying attention to the multiple social markers that create both opportunities and barriers. Together, through this commitment, she believes we can improve the faculty landscape of today and for...
2023-11-1443 min
Cybersecurity GuideShouhuai Xu | University of Colorado, Colorado SpringsDr. Shouhuai Xu serves as the Gallogly Chair Professor in Cybersecurity at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). At UCCS, Dr. Xu is renowned for his instrumental role in various cybersecurity initiatives. He architected the UCCS Cybersecurity Strategy, POWER, which focuses on partnership, outreach, workforce development, education, and research. He’s also contributed to earning prominent designations for UCCS, such as the NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence – Cyber Defense, and securing the university’s membership in the USCYBERCOM Academic Engagement Network. As part of his ongoing efforts, he’s spearheading the creation of a Cyber Range and new co...
2023-09-2127 min
The Audacious Health PodcastS1, E10: Jess Kirby, PhD: Raising Powerful Daughters & Wellness in the Next GenerationDr. Jess Kirby is a modern-day Wonder Woman as a professor at UCCS in the Health Sciences Department and mom of two little girls. She holds her Ph.D. in Sports & Exercise Science: Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. Jess is leading cutting-edge research on student-athlete mental health and well-being, sports psychology, and health behavior theory across the lifespan. In her free time, you can find her throwing down heavy weights at CrossFit in the early mornings, meal prepping, and trying her best to squeeze in hiking and traveling with her family whenever possible.
2023-07-0548 min
Getting ComfortableEpisode 14: Getting Comfortable TakeawaysJoin us in our final episode where Amanda talks to each production team about their takeaways from the project and course. Love and Geese!
2023-06-0226 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 13: Either/Or, Neither/Nor, America/AmreekaJoin Amanda and Cat as they discuss the origins of the Arabic word for America, Amreeka. They wrap up the course's content by engaging with Hamid Dabashi's argument on breaking binaries. The episode connects earlier readings and Dabashi's conclusion that there isn't an "East" nor a "West" after all.
The works referenced in the episode include Alia Malek's A Country Called Amreeka: U.S. History Retold Through Arab-American Lives (New York: Free Press, 2009) and Hamid Dabashi's "Breaking the Binary," and "But There is Neither East nor West," in Being a Muslim in the World (Palgrave Pivot, 2013).
2023-06-0244 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 12: Hajj Narratives and Early Muslim VoicesJoin Raisya and Isabella in a discussion about the meaning of the Hajj. They engage with a variety of voices starting off with Omar Ibn Said, an enslaved Muslim scholar, who penned an early 19th century memoir. Another voice is that of Malcolm X and his Hajj experience in the 1960s. The episode ends with a discussion of the documentary Sacred Journeys.
The works referenced in the episode include Omar Ibn Said's A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said (University of Wisconsin Press, 2011); Dawn-Marie Gibson's The Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan, and the Men Wh...
2023-06-0251 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 11: Aida, Verdi, and Colonial LegacyJoin Amanda and Cat as they explore Giuseppe Verdi's grand 19th century opera, Aida, through the lens of three different analytical texts. Each author examines the opera through a different perspective, from the music and the libretto to the greater context behind the writing of Aida in 1870, which was first performed in 1871 for the opening of the Cairo Opera House.
The works referenced in the episode include Edward Said's “The Empire at Work: Verdi’s Aida” in Culture and Imperialism (New York: Vintage Books, 1993); Paul Robinson's “Is Aida an Orientalist Opera?” in Opera, Sex, and Other Vital Matters (C...
2023-06-0244 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 10: The Ottoman Mehter, Harem-Escape Literature and Wolfgang Amadeus MozartJoin Matt and Sierra as they provide a brief engagement with the complicated relationship between Mozart’s opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail (1782) and the opera’s connection to the Ottoman military marching band mehter.
The works referenced in the episode include Eve R. Meyer's “The Image of the Turk in European Performing Arts” in Süleyman the Second and his Time, Halil İnalcık and Cemal Kafadar, eds. (ISIS Press, 1993); Herbert Lindenberger's "On opera and society (assuming a relationship)" in Situating Opera: Period, Genre, Reception (Cambridge Studies in Opera) (Cambridge University Press, 2010); Libretto: The Abduction from the Seraglio...
2023-06-0222 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 9, Part Two: Ottomancentrism and the DiplomatFor the episode, Nico and Isaac have read through the introductory piece of Ottoman historian Daniel Goffman’s The Ottoman Empire and Early Modern Europe in addition to a letter composed by Austrian ambassador to the Ottoman court Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq on his travels throughout the Ottoman realm. This is a continuation of the discussion opened by Jayda and Kerry on what it means to understand the history of the Ottoman Empire as perceived by the Ottomans.
The works referenced in the episode include Daniel Goffman's "Introduction: Ottomancentrism and the West" in The Ottoman Empire and Ea...
2023-06-0233 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 9, Part One: Ottomancentrism and the DiplomatJoin Kerry and Jayda as they continue to discuss the Ottoman Empire further by engaging with historian Daniel Goffman’s notion of Ottomancentrism. The question is what does it mean to understand the history of the Ottoman Empire as perceived by the Ottomans as opposed to outside observers.
The works referenced in the episode include Daniel Goffman's "Introduction: Ottomancentrism and the West" in The Ottoman Empire and Early Modern Europe (Cambridge UP, 2002); "The Third Letter Dated Constantinople, 1 June 1560" in The Turkish Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq Imperial Ambassador at Constantinople, 1554-1562 (Clarendon Press, 1968, first edition 1927); and Ev...
2023-06-021h 03Getting ComfortableEpisode 8: Becoming Familiar with the OttomansJoin Jayda and Kerry as they venture into a discussion on what the Ottoman Empire was, and why it is still important.
The works referenced in the episode include Donald Quataert's “Why Study Ottoman history?” in The Ottoman Empire, 1700-1922, New Approaches to European History series (Cambridge University Press, 2005); Daniel Goffman's "Introduction: Ottomancentrism and the West" in The Ottoman Empire and Early Modern Europe (Cambridge University Press, 2002); "The Third Letter Dated Constantinople, 1 June 1560" in The Turkish Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq Imperial Ambassador at Constantinople, 1554-1562 (Clarendon Press, 1968, first edition 1927); and Eve R. Meyer's "The Image of the T...
2023-06-021h 01Getting ComfortableEpisode 7: The Question of Orientalism and AfterJoin Isabella and Raisya in thinking about what it means to be a public intellectual. They consider the legacy of Edward Said’s work Orientalism (1978) and the controversy with historian Bernard Lewis.
The works referenced in this episode include Alan Lightman’s essay about “The Role of the Public Intellectual," in the MIT Communications Forum; Bernard Lewis's “The Question of Orientalism” in The New York Review of Books, 24 June 1982; Douglas Martin, "Bernard Lewis, Influential Scholar of Islam, Is Dead at 101" in The New York Times (21 May 2018); Edward W. Said and Oleg Grabar's “Orientalism: An Exchange” in The New York Review of Boo...
2023-06-0226 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 6: Theorising the West and PowerJoin Matt and Sierra as they engage with Edward Said’s seminal text Orientalism (1978). Matt and Sierra consider the impact of Edward Said’s work and his framing of power, which draws upon French philosopher Michel Foucault’s work.
The works referenced in the episode include an excerpt from Edward W. Said’s Orientalism (1978) as found in Colonial Discourse and Post-Colonial Theory: A Reader, Patrick Williams and Laura Chrisman, eds. (Columbia University Press, 1994); Richard Bernstein's “Edward W. Said. Literary Critics and Advocate for Palestinian Independence, Dies at 67” in New York Times, 26 September 2003; and Gauri Viswanathan's “Orientalism and After” in Power, Po...
2023-06-0232 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 5: Unpacking EuropeJoin Amanda and Cat as they begin to unpack Europe, the idea of it, and the origins of the word in different meanings. Europe as a monolith has meant different things, from a continent, a peninsula of Asia, a civilization, or a group of different civilizations. By examining Muhammad As-Saffar's account of Paris in 1845-1846, the audience is able to gain an outside perspective of Paris, a great French and European city at the height of its imperial power.
The works referenced in the episode include J.G.A. Pocock's “What do We Mean by Europe?” in The...
2023-06-0230 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 4, Part Two: Of Absolute Categories and CivilizationsJoin Nico and Isaac as they discuss what it means when regions, religions, and peoples are referenced as absolute categories. Nico and Isaac also consider what it means to refer to a historical period and region as a “civilization.” The episode builds upon what Sierra and Matt began considering in Part One of Episode 4.
The works referenced in the episode include Samuel P. Huntington’s "The Clash of Civilizations?" in Foreign Affairs (Summer 1993) and Marshall Hodgson’s The Venture of Islam: Conscience and History in a World Civilization, vol. 1 The Classical Age of Islam (University of Chicago Press, 1961
2023-06-0234 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 4, Part One: Of Absolute Categories and CivilizationsJoin Sierra and Matt as they think about what it means when regions, religions, and peoples are referenced as absolute categories. Sierra and Matt also consider what it means to refer to a historical period and region as a “civilization.”
The works referenced in the episode include Samuel P. Huntington’s "The Clash of Civilizations?" in Foreign Affairs (Summer 1993), and Marshall Hodgson’s The Venture of Islam: Conscience and History in a World Civilization, vol. 1 The Classical Age of Islam (University of Chicago Press, 1961).
2023-06-0232 min
Getting ComfortableEpisode 3, Part Two: To Capitalize or Not/Lexical ConundrumsJoin Isabella and Raisya in Part Two as they discuss the documentary Islam: Empire of Faith, which was produced by PBS in 2000.
The works referenced in the episode include Shahab Ahmed’s What is Islam? The Importance of Being Islamic (Princeton University Press, 2016); Andrew Rippin’s Muslims: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices (Routledge, 2002); and the documentary Islam: Empire of Faith.
2023-06-0227 min
Getting ComfortableEpisode 3, Part One: To Capitalize or Not/Lexical ConundrumsJoin Raisya and Isabella as they explore the idea of lexical conundrums and liken how we come to consider words to a game of telephone. The main question is whether there is a significance to distinguishing terms.
2023-06-0226 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 2: (Un)Mapping Assumptions of a RegionJoin Kerry and Jayda as they discuss the assumptions attached to the region of the "Middle East" including what countries make up the region.
The works referenced in the episode include Abbas Amanat's “Introduction: Is There a Middle East? Problematizing a Virtual Space” in Is There a Middle East? The Evolution of a Geopolitical Concept, Bonine, Amanat, and Gasper, eds. (Stanford UP, 2012) and Michael E. Bonine, “Of Maps and Regions: Where is the Geographer’s Middle East?” in Is There a Middle East? The Evolution of a Geopolitical Concept, Bonine, Amanat, and Gasper, eds. (Stanford UP, 2012).
2023-06-0231 minGetting ComfortableEpisode 1: Introducing the Getting Comfortable PodcastJoin us in an icebreaker episode where Amanda introduces the podcast project and the five production teams. The podcast mirrors the thematic content in the Islam and the West syllabus as designed by Dr. Carole Woodall. The podcast teams are: Matt Reese and Sierra Banks, Jayda Wayman and Kerry Corbett, Amanda Espinel and Cat Bauder, Isabella Arsenault and Raisya Pratama, and Nico Essary and Isaac Sawyer.
2023-06-0232 min
She Runs Eats PerformsAthletes Plates in PracticeHow do you know which athlete plate to choose for your run training? When we refer to athlete’s plates, we are talking about using a nutritional tool which helps you decide what and how much food should be on your plate, related to your training and everyday activities. We use athlete plate graphics with our clients to help them plan their food on a day-to-day basis and we often refer to everyday plate balance and athlete plate balance during our conversations on the podcast.Today we’d like to share a little more about the b...
2023-04-2045 min
Big Drive EnergyMatt Fitzpatrick Wins a Nail Biter in Harbour Town, a New Colorado Golf Playground is Announced, and the UCCS PGM Program LeadersThe golf bro discuss Matt Fitzpatrick's clutch win at the RBC heritage along with Rory's decision to not play and Jon Rahms subsequent comments. They then break down the opening of "Rodeo dunes" and what it means for Colorado golf. Then Mark Bacheldor, Jon Husby, and Jenna Malone from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Professional Golf Management Program to discuss the life of a PGA Professional, and how many opportunities are out there for anyone wanting to turn the game of golf into a professional career.To Contact the UCCS PGM Team use the following link- https...
2023-04-191h 26
Beyond the Dais - The Stories of El Paso CountyAn Interview with UCCS about the JAWS ProgramThis week's interview featured the Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UCCS, Dr. Judith Scott; the President of Aponi Partners, Penny Whitney; and the Executive Director at Liberty Heights, Alina Solarzano. This interview was recorded on January 13, 2023. In this episode we discuss UCCS's JAWS Program and how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding aids their efforts.
If you want to learn more about the JAWS Program, you can visit their website at https://johnsonbethel.uccs.edu/jumpstart-aging-workforce-solutions-jaws. You can also contact our guests using their email addresses:
Dr. Judith...
2023-01-2525 min
Beyond the Dais - The Stories of El Paso CountyAn Interview with UCCS about the GRIT ProgramThis interview with UCCS's Director of Community Training and Empowerment, Nicole Weis, was recorded on January 10, 2023. In this episode we discuss UCCS's GRIT Program and how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding aids their efforts.
If you want to get involved with the GRIT Program, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://grit.uccs.edu/. If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this...
2023-01-1816 min
Sixty35 Podcast NetworkPast Editors and PublishersPast leaders at The Colorado Springs Independent and Colorado Springs Business Journal discuss how and why their time here was so special.Ralph Routon –Executive Editor of the Independent 2006-2017; Executive Editor of Colorado Springs Business Journal 2012-2017; Executive Editor Pikes of the Peak Bulletin 2014-2017; Executive Editor Emeritus 2017-present. Ralph is also a director on the board of Citizen-Powered Media, the nonprofit parent of Sixty35 Media. He is also board chair of the Creative Alliance of Manitou Springs and vice-chair of the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage tax board.Matthew Schniper – Indy editor 2016-2019, vari...
2023-01-0313 min
New Cyber FrontierNCF-308 UCCS Ph.D. Graduate describes his Mastery of CyberSecurityOn today's podcast, we have Tobi Akanbi, UCCS Ph.D. Graduate 2020, who brings a different perspective on getting a Ph.D. with 10 years of experience in Security and Cyber Security. Tobi says “Between the time I joined UCCS to the time I graduated, I saw an extreme amount of Improvement.” Ph.D. Akanbi believe over the next five years this improvement will continue. He will also give us some tips and tricks on how to complete your Ph.D. program along the way. So join us as we embark on a journey to explore the world of a Ph.D. s...
2022-11-0142 min
Everyone Has A Story#29 - Lynn VidlerJoin us for episode #29 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Dr. Lynn Vidler, Dean of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. Listen along as Lynn tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.
Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.
BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/
UCCS website: https://www.uccs.edu/las
2022-09-131h 10
Colorado Business Podcast#164 - Marcus Alvarado - Owner of People's Tiny House Festival"An accomplished entrepreneur and digital marketer, Marcus Alvarado started his career as freelance marketer while attending UCCS from 2009-2014. Before graduating with his Bachelor's degree in Business, he co-founded the university's first-student ran marketing club: The UCCS American Marketing Association. Upon departure, Marcus had made a name for himself as an experienced marketer and had the opportunity to spearhead the marketing for Eco Cabins, one of the first builders in the tiny house movement. With them, he had the the opportunity to market the first tiny home model to be featured on the HBA Parade of Homes in the...
2022-07-071h 14
The subScribe PodcastUCCS Artist Amadea KatzScribe reporter Raven Sanchez sits down for an interview with Amadea Katz, a student at UCCS who is heavily involved in the arts. Katz discusses her artistic post-college plans, her artist origin story and her favorite ways to get creative. She also shares some information regarding art-related events happening soon on campus.
You can check out some of Amadea's art and get announcements about events she is participating in through her Instagram @amadeusxart.
Music Credits:
"subScribe Intro" by Christian Schmidt
2022-04-2916 minThe subScribe PodcastCU Sports: March Madness!Join Scribe sports editor Paul Czarnecki discusses his sleeper teams and Final Four picks for this March Madness tournament. He also covers the two blockbuster deals the Broncos and Rockies have made this offseason. It’s another loaded episode of the sports podcast that you don’t want to miss.
To read more sports coverage and articles about your favorite UCCS sports teams, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @UCCSscribe
Music Credits:
“subScribe theme” by Christian Schmidt
2022-03-1831 minMaking Democracy WorkLove the League 2022It’s the League’s 102nd Birthday and this year we honored 9 Community Leaders Making a Difference. Carmen Abeyta, Cynthia Chung Aki, Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Jan Martin, Dr. Birdie Miller, Marcy Morrison, Kathy Turzi, June Waller & Judge Regina Walter - All women still ROCKING IT. You'll also hear from Kristen Faith, the CEO of Non-Profit Makeover. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Give a Birthday Gift!Love the League Donations https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Carmen Abeyta UCCS...
2022-03-0756 minThe subScribe PodcastCU Sports: Basketball Tournament Time!Join Scribe sports editor Paul Czarnecki as he discusses the tournament scenarios for the Mountain Lions and Buffaloes, followed by a brief look into how UCCS baseball and softball has been performing this season.
It’s a loaded first episode of subScribe that you don’t want to miss.
To read more sports coverage and articles about your favorite UCCS sports teams, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @UCCSscribe
Music Credits:
“subScribe theme” by Christian Schmidt
2022-03-0424 min
CAP Chat Live!University of Colorado-Colorado SpringsCAP Chat Live! Presented by Park Place Java Live on Podcast Row at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Kansas City, 2022.
HOST: Josh Tyler
GUEST: Lewis Wilcox
Head Women's Soccer Coach
University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
Coach Wilcox joins CAP Chat Live! to talk about his first full season as UCCS Women's Head Coach: the challenges he faced, his short term and long term goals. And why Colorado Springs could be the new DII Women's Soccer powerhouse!
TOPICS:
UCCS Season Recap
DII vs DI
The current recruitment...
2022-02-2539 minThe subScribe PodcastCU Sports: Basketball talk, UCCS softball and baseball debutIn this episode of CU Sports, Scribe sports editor Paul Czarnecki discusses the end of the Buffaloes’ and Mountain Lions’ basketball seasons, and what to watch as they play their final few games. He also talks about UCCS softball and baseball making their first appearances on the field, with a few x-factors to look out for as the teams continue their campaigns.
To read more sports coverage and articles about your favorite UCCS sports teams, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @UCCSscribe
Music Credits:
“subScribe theme” by Christia...
2022-02-1931 minThe subScribe PodcastUCCS Artist Kaay FreezeScribe’s News Editor Tom Baker sits down with Denver-native UCCS rap artist Kaay Freeze to talk about Kaay’s life, music, and journey into his professional music career.
Kaay Freeze’s new album "Krameria Love Story" is now available on all platforms.
To read more about Kaay, check out this article:
https://scribe.uccs.edu/uccs-senior-builds-music-label-that-supports-artists/
And to discover other UCCS Artists, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @UCCSscribe.
Music Credits:
“subScribe” by Christian Schmidt
“Blue Boi" by: LAKEY INSPIRED @ https://sound...
2022-02-1934 min
Everyone Has A Story#5 - Mandi ElderJoin us for episode #5 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Mandi Elder, Athletic Trainer & Associate Professor for the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. Listen along as Mandi tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.
Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.
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UCCS website: https://johnsonbethel.uccs.edu/
2022-02-1548 minThe subScribe PodcastFlorescence, ep. 6: how to navigate the busy-ness of collegeJules Elbert and Scribe Creative Director, Cambrea Schrank, chat about the importance and benefits of routines, goal-setting and time management now that the spring semester is in full swing. They also discuss how these tips manifest in their own busy schedules.
#realtalk #uccs #podcast #spotify
To read about student experiences and more, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @UCCSscribe
Music:
“subScribe” by Christian Schmidt
“Tokyo Music Walker - Way Home" is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY) license. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3lL… Music promoted...
2022-02-0417 minThe subScribe PodcastCU Sports: Men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball and moreIn this debut episode of CU Sports, a podcast dedicated to covering all sports within the University of Colorado and its branches, The Scribe's sports editor, Paul Czarnecki, gives his thoughts on the men's and women's basketball seasons for the University of Colorado - Boulder. Paul then follows with a preview of UCCS's upcoming baseball and softball seasons in February and adds coverage of Colorado’s professional sports teams. Most importantly, he assures fans that their favorite sports teams, despite recent struggles, are doing just fine.
It’s a loaded first episode of subScribe that you don’t want...
2022-02-0431 minThe subScribe PodcastFlorescence ep. 5: Fall 2021 ReflectionThe Scribe’s Culture Editor, Jules Elbert, and Co-Editor Chief, Cambrea Schrank, reflect on their Fall 2021 semester, discussing the anxiety they felt before it began and how they navigated their busy schedules. They also recap their high and low points and discuss their goals for Winter Break and the Spring 2022 semester.
#realtalk #uccs #podcast #spotify
To read about student experiences and more, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @UCCSscribe
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“subScribe” by Christian Schmidt
“Chill Vlog [Chill Music]” by MOKKA / Liquid Emulsion https://yo...
2021-12-1115 minThe subScribe PodcastCosmic Chronicles: Winter Break forecastThe fall 2021 semester officially ends Dec. 18, but the planets are taking no breaks! Of course, predicting the astrological events for Winter Break can be difficult, which is why snarky-yet-savvy #astrology satirist Cosmic Cannibal has your cosmic weather forecast covered. In this episode of the astrology podcast, Cosmic reports on all the astrological transits for December and January 2022, including (but not limited to): Venus retrograde, Mercury retrograde (yes, there’s another one), the Gemini Full Moon, the Cancer Full Moon, Jupiter in Pisces, and much, much more. Bonus: there's upbeat #disco muzak and #smoothjazz. Need we say more?
To...
2021-12-1016 minThe subScribe PodcastRelationship Red FlagsRed flags are signs that alert you when to steer clear of a potentially toxic person or situation. In this episode of the subScribe podcast, members of the Scribe staff share their biggest red flags in romance and in friendships, from communication and control issues to cheating, manipulation and emotional unavailability. They also chat about what you can do if you notice one of these red flags in your relationships and the importance of listening to your intuition.
To read articles about dating and more, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and...
2021-12-1036 minThe subScribe PodcastBad JobsMembers of the Scribe staff share their absolute worst job experiences in the retail and food service industries-- from makeup to department stores and sandwich artistry --as well as a few terrible job interviews. They also give some tips and tricks about how you can avoid working another #badjob and the career resources available at UCCS.
To read articles about dating and more, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @UCCSscribe
Music Credits:
"subScribe Theme" by Christian Schmidt
"Blue Boi" by: LAKEY INSPIRED @ https://soundcloud.co...
2021-11-1949 min
CU On The Air PodcastCU Continues Its Long History of Honoring, Serving Veterans
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, one of the 12 months each year that the University of Colorado prioritizes and supports the needs of those who have served our country. Today on CU on the Air, we talk to Lisa Buckman, director of veteran and military affairs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and Yvonne Dinsmore, interim director, and Colton Johannesen, transition and support coordinator, at the CU Denver and CU Anschutz Medical Campuses.
The University of Colorado has a long history of serving veterans, as well as their families, and...
2021-11-0324 minThe subScribe PodcastHalloween Colorado Springs History: Cragmor SanatoriumA history podcast series featuring Scribe Website Manager, Taylor Burnfield, Colorado Springs History takes you on a cinematic journey through local landmarks and noteworthy stories. In this special Halloween-inspired episode, Burnfield shares the ghostly story of the haunted Cragmor Sanatorium, which still calls the UCCS campus home.
It’s a quick listen that’ll get you in the spooky mood just in time for Halloween.
To read stories similar to the one in this episode, visit scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@UCCSscribe).
2021-10-2905 minThe subScribe PodcastFlorescence, ep. 2: college study strategies and the pros/cons of online learningWhat are the best study strategies for school? Was online learning during the pandemic beneficial or detrimental for UCCS students? The Scribe’s culture editor, Jules Elbert, and co-editor-in-chief, Cambrea Schrank, answer these questions in the latest episode of Florescence, a podcast created to help you bloom through college.
#UCCS #studying #studystrategies #realtalk #onlinelearning #collegetips
Music:
“subScribe” by Christian Schmidt
"Tokyo Music Walker - Way Home" is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY) license.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3lL...
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/way-hom...
2021-10-2823 minThe subScribe PodcastHispanic Heritage Month, a conversationNational Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 thru Oct. 15 and it celebrates the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans.
Listen to the latest subScribe episode, “Hispanic Heritage Month, a conversation”, in which three members of the The Scribe staff talk about their Hispanic American heritage and what this important month-long celebration means for them.
To read articles about Hispanic Heritage Month and more, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram (@UCCSscribe)
#hispanicheritagemonth #realtalk #hhm2021 #UCCS #collegelife
Intro music:
subScribe theme by Christian Schmidt
Background musi...
2021-10-2849 minThe subScribe PodcastFlorescence, conversations about collegeThe Scribe’s Culture Editor Jules Elbert chats with Co-Editors in Chief Cambrea Schrank and Annika Schmidt about their college journeys-- what majors they chose and what led them to UCCS, as well as their individual encounters with various college life stressors, including anxiety and the coping strategies they’ve learned along the way.
It’s a raw, honest discussion that sheds light on the realities of college life and shows the connectedness of us all.
If you want to be featured on the next episode of Fluorescence to talk to Jules about your college experi...
2021-10-2437 minThe subScribe PodcastUCCS Tree of Peace PlansIn this episode, Scribe News Editor Caitlyn Dieckmann explores UCCS’ proposed plans for a new engineering building. “UCCS’ promise to protect the space occupied by the Tree of Peace on campus has come under jeopardy as the administration deliberates where to place the new Engineering Building Annex.”
To stay up to date on other Scribe articles, be sure to follow the Scribe on Instagram and Twitter @uccsscribe.
Click here to read “Plans for new UCCS Engineering Building may conflict with promises to Tree of Peace” by Caitlyn Dieckmann:
https://scribe.uccs.edu/plans-for-new-uccs-engineering-building-may-conflict-with-promises-to-tree-of-peace/
2021-10-2413 minThe subScribe PodcastMountain Lion Minute, the week of May 5Join subScribe Editor Camille Liptak in this brief recap of top UCCS news articles from the week of May 3rd. To stay up to date on all the news about, around, and outside of campus, follow the Scribe on Instagram @uccsscribe
Read the articles mentioned:
“CU Board of Regents decide to sustain tuition” by Brianna Beassie: https://scribe.uccs.edu/withdrawal-of-u-s-troops-from-afghanistan-possible-effects-on-uccs-community/
“Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for fall 2021 return, how to make informed decisions” by Julia Jackson:
https://scribe.uccs.edu/covid-19-vaccine-mandatory-for-fall-2021-return-how-to-make-informed-vaccine-decisions/
“CU psychologist speaks on mindfulness, how to improve health and per...
2021-10-2404 minThe subScribe PodcastCosmic Chronicles: Mercury and Venus in GeminiListen to Scribe astrology satirist Cosmic Cannibal in this episode of “Cosmic Chronicles,” which gives you the lowdown on 2021 Mercury in Gemini and Venus in Gemini, and what both transits mean for the 12 zodiac signs. Included also are horoscopes, as well as a future forecast for five major planetary transits happening May 2021.
To stay up to date on other planetary shifts, be sure to follow The Scribe on Instagram and Twitter @uccsscribe.
Click the following links to read The Scribe articles in full:
“Why these five signs will love 2021 Mercury in Gemini”: https://scribe.u...
2021-10-2428 minThe subScribe PodcastBoasts and Bores: Colorado Springs BarsJoin The Scribe's Culture editor Brandon Flannery and managing editor Annika Schmidt as they chat about the absolute best and the positively worst over-21 bars in Colorado Springs, from Stir to Icons and more. It’s a hilarious and surprisingly informative review show you don’t want to miss.
For more food and drink reviews like this one, visit scribe.uccs.edu and be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@uccsscribe).
Music:
"subScribe" by Christian Schmidt
This episode originally aired on UCCS Radio, April 30, 2021
2021-10-2116 minThe subScribe PodcastUCCS sports coverage: April 2021Join Luke Benson, sports reporter for The Scribe, in this recap of top UCCS sports stories from the week of April 19th.
Other sports stories and more are available to read at scribe.uccs.edu ,and be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@uccsscribe).
Music:
"subScribe" by Christian Schmidt
This episode originally aired on UCCS Radio, April 29, 2021
2021-10-2103 minThe subScribe PodcastCosmic Chronicles: Pluto RetrogradeThe Scribe's resident astrologer and sometimes satirist Cosmic Cannibal returns with another episode about the mysterious movements of the planets. In this episode, Cosmic's got your lowdown on 2021 Pluto Retrograde and what it means for the 12 zodiac signs. By "lowdown" we think she means horoscopes, but listen for yourself.
To read more astrology and satire pieces, visit scribe.uccs.edu and be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @uccsscribe
Music:
"subScribe theme" by Christian Schmidt
"Cosmic Slop" by Funkadelic
This episode originally aired on UCCS Radio, April 28, 2021
2021-10-2112 minThe subScribe PodcastThe history, evolution and controversy of 420 and marijuana legislationListen to The Scribe's Opinion editor Jade Ellis (a political science major at UCCS) as she explores the noteworthy history and development of Marijuana Legislation. Hear about the origins of the controversial topic as well as key moments in its evolution.
For more from Jade and the Scribe, visit www.scribe.uccs.edu and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @uccsscribe
2021-10-2109 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 3 | Establishing Alignment with Greg Williams, Director of IT Operations, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)Host: Sharon TigerGuest: Greg Williams, Director IT Operations, UCCSMusic: Strutit 182 Produced by Risquee.mp3Sharon sits down with the Director of IT Operations at UCCS, Greg Williams. During the episode, Greg discusses why there are “wins in failures” and the importance of experimenting and trying new things as a team. “If we can learn something from our mistakes, it’s only going to make what we figure out as a success better later on,” Greg says.Connect with Sharon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharontiger/Connect with Greg: https://www...
2021-10-1032 minCU On The Air PodcastUCCS’ Bachelor of Innovation Boldly Goes Where None Have Gone Before
Benjamin Kwitek, director of innovation at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, understands that innovation is critical to solving the problems our society faces. Kwitek understands the United States is at the forefront of innovation at a local and global level. At UCCS, he is also the innovator of the world’s first Bachelor of Innovation.
What is innovation and why is it important?
How the U.S. is able to push boundaries and lead the world in innovation.
The importance of an educated population and university collaborations that lead to a culture of trying new things.
An...
2021-09-2833 min
EnergyCentsUpstream in Perspective- Ep 43: Upstream capital costs are on the riseUpstream Capital Cost Service (UCCS) Discussions is a new addition to the Upstream in Perspective podcast. In these conversations, analysts from the UCCS will discuss some highlights from their latest research. The September 2021 podcast centers around the large price gain that we have seen in the Upstream Capital Cost index. The markets driving this change were steel, bulk materials, and equipment. In this episode, Upstream Cost & Technology experts Sheila Moore, Basel Asmar, Jeff Otten, and Jeff Nitto will discuss changes they have seen in those markets and what challenges the industry might face in the future. Book time with our...
2021-09-1612 min
Turmeric and Tequila™110. Economic Literacy With Ryan Harris"Our economic system is like the air. We aren't always conscious of it, but it touches virtually every aspect of our lives." -LaKay Schmidt, Economic Literacy Colorado's Founding President Get your money right- right now! I am so excited for this conversation with Ryan Harris, Super Bowl Champion and Board Member of The Economic Literacy of Colorado (EconLitCo). We discuss money: saving, spending, and lifestyle. All things start with the right mindset and who you surround yourself with- football AND financials. Ryan shares his journey and why is passionate about financial literacy particularly...
2021-08-1853 minTurmeric and Tequila™110. Economic Literacy With Ryan Harris"Our economic system is like the air. We aren't always conscious of it, but it touches virtually every aspect of our lives." -LaKay Schmidt, Economic Literacy Colorado's Founding President Get your money right- right now! I am so excited for this conversation with Ryan Harris, Super Bowl Champion and Board Member of The Economic Literacy of Colorado (EconLitCo). We discuss money: saving, spending, and lifestyle. All things start with the right mindset and who you surround yourself with- football AND financials. Ryan shares his journey and why is passionate about financial literacy particularly...
2021-08-1853 minPeak EnvironmentQuality of Life Indicators: DemographicsThe Demographics council of the Peak Progress Quality of Life Indicators Report share the contributions they’re making to the next version of the report. They’re providing tools to make it easier to understand who lives in our region and how that is changing over time. Data can be overwhelming but it can tell us a lot about the place that we live. The 2030 Sustainability plan was heavily informed by the past QLI reports. The next several Sustainability in Progress meetings will feature reports on different sections of the QLI report. Speakers: Introduction by A...
2021-08-0940 min
EnergyCentsUpstream in Perspective- Ep 42: Oil and gas labor market challenges and outlookUpstream Capital Cost Service (UCCS) Discussions is a new addition to the Upstream Perspective podcast. In these conversations, analysts from the UCCS will discuss some highlights from their latest research. This month's conversation centers around the oil and gas labor market. In this episode, Upstream Cost & Technology experts Sheila Moore and Jeff Nitto will discuss changes they have seen in the labor market and what challenges workers might face in the future. Ask Shelia a question or book 1-1 time: https://experts.ihsmarkit.com/experts/moore-sheila.
2021-06-2909 min
Membership Matters - SCWCC PodcastMeet Dr. Karen Markel - UCCS College of BusinessIn this episode, you'll meet Dr. Karen Markel, Dean of the UCCS College of Business. She is an accomplished educator and scholar, a certified human resource professional, and a leader in business. Karen joined UCCS in the midst of the pandemic, and offers valuable insight into how she and UCCS have thrived during unique times. She also shares how UCCS can help your business thrive! Visit the UCCS website for more information about their Mini-MBA program, register for this year's Lifetime Entrepreneurship Award Celebration, and follow UCCS on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.Find out more abo...
2021-06-2322 min
The COSILoveYou PodcastMental Health & Resilience (w/ UCCS & Mayfield Counseling)This month, we invite Dr. Mark Mayfield of Mayfield Counseling and Dr. Charles Benight of UCCS, and the National Institute for Human Resilience to speak about the mental health landscape in Colorado Springs. How has COVID-19 impacted overall mental health? How do we build resilience?Show Notes: Mayfield Counseling https://mayfieldcounseling.comUCCS Grit Programgrit.uccs.eduYouth Mental Health First Aid with Education For A Lifetimehttps://educationforalifetime.com/ymhfa/COSILoveYou.comhttps://cosiloveyou.com
2021-05-0242 minPeak EnvironmentDrake is Closing - Now What?What can you do to create a sustainable, just, and carbon-free city? Hear what’s next in the closure of the fossil-fuel powered Martin Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs, and learn about three local campaigns on which you can take action. This is audio from a live webinar held on February 19, 2021 – organized by a group of Colorado College students. It was described as speed-dating for climate action. This event includes a brief update on Drake from David Padgett, General Manager of Environmental Services at Colorado Springs Utilities. Campaigns Discussed: Gas-Free BuildingsJenny Wilford, Clea...
2021-03-011h 02
The Oil & Gas Accounting PodcastHow COPAS Will Transform Your Career in 2021 with Angie KnipeIn today’s episode, Tom and Phil are joined by Angie Knipe, Director of Training and Education for the COPAS National Office. They discuss the many educational courses offered by COPAS and who would benefit from them the most. They also talk about the changes that the program has had to make due to COVID-19, what it looks like moving forward, and why they have decided to provide significant discounts going into the new year.Highlights:3:28 Who is COPAS Energy Education for?4:09 The delivery of COPAS Ed...
2020-12-2120 min
Behind the SpringsEpisode 44: Teamwork makes the dream workThe City of Colorado Springs is fortunate to have so many great partners in our community! In this episode, we highlight the relationship between the city and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS). Whether or not you have ties to UCCS, you benefit from this partnership. Find out how from two leaders who know that teamwork is the key to our community’s success.
2020-12-0930 min
Inverse PodcastHoward Thurman, Jesus and the Disinherited with Paul HarveyPaul Harvey (Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, 1992) researches, writes, and teaches in the field of American history from the 16th century to the present. He is the author/editor of thirteen books and numerous articles, and the is Distinguished Professor of History and Presidential Teaching Scholar at the University of Colarado, Colarado Springs.
Paul Harvey is the author of Howard Thurman and the Disinherited: A Religious Biography (Eerdmans Press, 2020), as well as Christianity and Race in the American South: A History (University of Chicago Press, 2016), and Bounds of Their Habitation: Religion and Race in American History (Rowman & Littlefield, 2017). Professor...
2020-11-2557 min
Barb Schlinker | Your Real Estate VoiceWhy We Give Back to Veterans CausesWe are back on the Real Estate Voice with your host, Richard Randall and we are talking about all thing’s real estate. Barb you are a Navy Veteran and part of what your company does is give back to Veterans Charities – why are Veterans charities important to you?1. Well Richard I served in the Navy both as an Air Traffic Controller in my early years and I came up through the ranks and became an Intelligence Officer. I spent two years in the overseas in the Philippines, which I thoroughly enjoyed and it was there where...
2020-08-2810 min
Women, Wine & Leadership#88 Nicole Wilder, a KPWE scholar and mentorNicole Wilder is an unstoppable woman and a graduate from UCCS under The KPWE Scholarship program, endowed in 1998 by Karen and Jim Possehl. The program provides financial assistance and mentor support for nontraditional UCCS students who are starting or returning to college after having overcome significant personal adversity. As a single mom of three, Nicole was an ideal candidate when she interviewed for the program.
With children in pre-school, first and second grade, Nicole started college at 36. She graduated in 2012 in mechanical engineering and stayed two years for a master's degree. She's now working as an engineer...
2020-03-1820 minWomen, Wine & Leadership#72 Lauren Shakes giving out scholarships for UCCSLauren Shakes is the Scholarship Program Manager, overseeing all community funded scholarships, for UCCS. The one I love is the Karen Possehl Women's Endowment, because I was one of those young gals without a blueprint or the connections to navigate life. This program provides scholarships and mentors for non-traditional students. They help 26 women every year and ten of them will graduate this spring, which is why you need to put the 2020 Unstoppable Women's Luncheon on your calendar.
Grab your glass of wine and hold it high for 10 unstoppable women as you hear more about their stories from Lauren.
2020-03-0620 min
Aging with AltitudeMental Health and AgingIs depression a normal part of aging? What are the risk factors, treatments and hope for the future for older adults? Dr. Sheri Gibson, private psychotherapist and consultant, University of Colorado Colorado Springs instructor and faculty affiliate, holds a Clinical Psychology PhD with an emphasis in geropsychology from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Dr. Gibson shares her years of experience and insight to better understand how mental health becomes an issue for older adults and how to find and receive support that can make the 3rd Chapter of one's life a time to look forward to. Resources to tap...
2019-12-3035 min
Aging with AltitudeMental Health and AgingIs depression a normal part of aging? What are the risk factors, treatments and hope for the future for older adults? Dr. Sheri Gibson, private psychotherapist and consultant, University of Colorado Colorado Springs instructor and faculty affiliate, holds a Clinical Psychology PhD with an emphasis in geropsychology from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Dr. Gibson shares her years of experience and insight to better understand how mental health becomes an issue for older adults and how to find and receive support that can make the 3rd Chapter of one's life a time to look forward to. Resources to tap...
2019-12-3035 minAging with AltitudeMental Health and AgingIs depression a normal part of aging? What are the risk factors, treatments and hope for the future for older adults? Dr. Sheri Gibson, private psychotherapist and consultant, University of Colorado Colorado Springs instructor and faculty affiliate, holds a Clinical Psychology PhD with an emphasis in geropsychology from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Dr. Gibson shares her years of experience and insight to better understand how mental health becomes an issue for older adults and how to find and receive support that can make the 3rd Chapter of one's life a time to look forward to. Resources to tap...
2019-12-3035 min
a Place for everyone4. How does data inform services?This interview with Dr. Tatiana Bailey will examine what we know through research about individuals who experience homelessness in Colorado Springs – how do we define the problem and what are common characteristics? In 2017, HPP began working on program evaluation to better understand the challenges our clients face and which interventions work well. Data collection continued in 2018 and results were published in 2019. Tatiana Bailey has her Master's in economics and her doctorate in public health, both from the University of Michigan. In the health care arena, Dr. Bailey has focused on programs that aim to increase access and qualit...
2019-12-0438 minPeak EnvironmentPlanet in Peril – Senate Candidate Forum Part 2Candidates for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in 2020 share their positions on issues related to the climate crisis. This candidate forum was hosted by Indivisible Denver and fourteen other organizations (links below), held at the Ent Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs on October 6, 2019. Ten candidates (links below) participated. U.S. Senator Cory Gardner and former Governor John Hickenlooper did not. This is part 2, the last half of that forum. Moderators: Tania Van Pelt, event co-organizer, writer/producer Philip Oke-Thomas, President UCCS College Democrats Brent Wilkerson, Vice President, UCCS College Democrats Ke...
2019-10-171h 04Peak EnvironmentPlanet in Peril – Senate Candidate Forum Part 1Candidates for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in 2020 share their positions on issues related to the climate crisis. This candidate forum was hosted by Indivisible Denver and fourteen other organizations (links below), held at the Ent Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs on October 6, 2019. Ten candidates (links below) participated. U.S. Senator Cory Gardner and former Governor John Hickenlooper did not. Moderators: Tania Van Pelt, event co-organizer, writer/producer Philip Oke-Thomas, President UCCS College Democrats Brent Wilkerson, Vice President, UCCS College Democrats Keah Schuenemann, Professor of Meteorology at Metropolitan State University
2019-10-1658 min
Colorado = Security Podcast120 - 6/3 - Competing with Red Rocks CC and LogRhythmJames Carder, LogRhythm’s CISO, Joe Murdock Cyber Security Program Lead at Red Rocks Community College, and Matt Adrian, a current Red Rocks student, discuss Singapore’s Cyber Defender’s Discovery Camp as our feature interview this week. News from: CDOT, UCCS, SecureSet, Swimlane, Optiv, Webroot, Security Pursuit and a lot more!
There’s something about a train… that’s magic
Investigating a train from Pueblo to Ft Collins. UCCS has been doing a facial recognition program on campus. Four Denver companies building a new research campus in Antartica. Deets on the Colorado coding boot camps. Are vets the solution to the securi...
2019-06-0253 min
The Buzz Neighbors in NeedSilent Disco To Benefit Urban Choice Charter School- Redefining Urban Education One Beat At A TimeUrban Choice Charter School 2019 Silent Disco: Redefining Urban Education One Beat at a Time. On March 23, 2019, over 200 people will dance the night away at the Penthouse at One East Ave. Guests will enjoy light appetizers, a specialty cocktail, silent auction items, raffles, and spectacular views of the city. Where: The Penthouse, One East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 When: Saturday, March 23 8pm - 12am Tickets: $30 per person, $50 per couple Ticket Link: http://bit.ly/UCCSsilentdisco About Urban Choice Charter School: Urban Choice Charter School (UCCS) is an independent public school that serves 400 student...
2019-03-0815 min
UCCS Radio SportsUCCS Radio Presents: Interview with SGA Candidate Nick TiropThis a interview with UCCS Radio Station manager Maddie Ellis and Nick Tirop who is a candidate for the senator of Multi-Cultural Affairs! Take a listen!
2019-02-2609 minPeak EnvironmentSustaining Communities with Local Food – 2019 Grain SchoolLocally grown grains are essential to successful and sustainable local food economies. Beyond environmental impacts, there are also social, health and economic benefits to our communities. UCCS Sustainability, Wellnss & Learning Manager, Associate Professor of Health Sciences, and mastermind behind Grain School, Nanna Meyer, joins Peak Environment Co-Producer Ellen Johnson-Fay to briefly describe her local food and nutrition activities at UCCS and to offer details about the upcoming Grain School at UCCS (January 18-20, 2019; open to the public). To inspire a revival of localized grain systems across the Rocky Mountain West, Grain School offers innovative curricula and access to e...
2019-01-0230 min
Thrive For The COSInspiring Exploration with Bruce McClintock of Hike for LifeOn this episode of Thrive for the COS, I chat with Bruce McClintock. He is the Chief Exploration Officer at Hike for Life, a Colorado Springs based social impact business focused on providing carefully curated guided hikes in the mountains of central Colorado.
We talk about:
- the 5 Fundamentals of a safe hiking experience
- stories about life threatening experiences in the mountains of Colorado
- unique history of one of Colorado Springs "hidden gems"
- how to experience the health benefits of time spent outdoors
Resources:
https://hikeforlife.co/ - website
https://hikeforlife.co/pre-hike-prep/ 5 Fundamentals
https://www.facebook...
2018-12-0500 min
Head Space and Timing PodcastHST027: Erin Fowler - External Barriers to Veteran Mental HealthAre you looking for more ways to learn about military and veteran mental health and wellness? Check out Duane's books by going to www.veteranmentalhealth.com/booksSummary: Ms. Fowler brings over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health, 10 of those as a practicing psychotherapist in the Pikes Peak community. Erin is a Clinical Therapist with the UCCS Veterans Health and Trauma Clinic. Her focus has always been on treating children, teens, families, and adults with histories of complex trauma, homelessness, domestic violence, multiple hospitalizations, and severe emotional dysregulation.Erin i...
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