“Bear in Mind” is a regular podcast produced by the University of Northern Colorado offering insights on issues of local or national importance featuring UNC faculty, staff and alumni voices.
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Episode 142-Outdoors Pursuits by University of Northern Colorado
142-What the hill? with Lorayne Aguinaldo by University of Northern Colorado
Bear Pantry is a resource for students and staff to have access to the food and basic non-food items they need.
140 Zachary Dillingham by University of Northern Colorado
Colleen Sonnentag and Breanna Bailey talk about the importance of protests on campus
Student Julia Martin and Professor Joseph Kusluch talk about the importance of voting, how to register to vote, and what does Bears Vote Coalition does to help students exercise their right and obligation to vote.
As Katie's time as the Bear in Mind host is coming to an end, she talks to Andrew Galster, who will be our new host. Get to know Andrew as you listen to Katie's final episode.
136-Rogelio Garcia and Trish Escobar by University of Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado Acting majors, Charlotte and Hannah, give a behind-the-scenes peek at their upcoming play, "Murder on the Orient Express." The show runs April 11 - 14, at UNC's Langworthy Theatre.
134 – Ailin Amaro Martinez and Diana Muñoz by University of Northern Colorado
Arctic Frontiers Head to Norway by University of Northern Colorado
132 – Zvi Gutierrez by University of Northern Colorado
Our host Katie Nord discusses media and art in our society, with Samuel Dong Saul, assistant professor at the School of Art and Design as well as learns information about the upcoming opportunities in the Integrated Media Arts Program and how students can register
Brian Luedloff director of Opera Theatre at UNC talks about what is opera, his most recent project and the myth of the shattered glass.
Adaeze Adams is soon to graduate here at UNC. She has spent the past few years studying for a degree in marketing and is working hard for her future career goals! Katie and Adaeze discuss her experience as a student, her marketing experience, the postgrad nerves, and how you can find answers to any of your graduation or career questions at the Career Readiness Center on campus.
Sofia Alvarez, treasurer and secretary of the MAS Society at UNC, discusses the importance of learning about cultures and languages around the world. Katie and Sofia start this journey of discovery with open arms, excited to share their interest in the world around them.
Lin Allen, Ph.D. and Communication professor at UNC reflects on the implications of Artificial Intelligence in our lives, particularly as a tool that is changing our way of understanding technology.
The show's host is graduating meaning it's time for a new one. Katie, who is also nicknamed Soup will be taking over next semester. In this episode, the host reflects on her time doing the podcast and what she wishes she could've done differently. Katie and Isabella shared their excitement for the future of this podcast and even went on a bit of a tangent. Katie's future plans for podcasting is to do one about music.
Shelle Schwartz, a UNC theatre junior student, shares how she decided to focus her efforts on stage directing and her new project adapting and directing the greek myth of Hecuba.
Every year, seniors from the journalism program go to Las Vegas to attend to the National Association of Broadcasters show. On this episode, our host talks to three of them about what they learned on this convention.
Robert Brunswig is an anthropologist and retired professor at UNC. Despite being retired he is dedicated to studying Dearfield and the people who resided there. He's worked with Professor George Junne and the Africana studies program for years and after a while Dearfield will be a National Historic Landmark. Dearfield is such a big piece of history that is only thirty minutes away from Greeley.
Robert Brunswig is an anthropologist and retired professor at UNC. Despite being retired he is dedicated to studying Dearfield and the people who resided there. He's worked with Professor George Junne and the Africana studies program for years and after a while Dearfield will be a National Historic Landmark. Dearfield is such a big piece of history that is only thirty minutes away from Greeley.
Alani Casiano has had a love for writing ever since she was young. She went on to join Write for Market, a UNC writing club. She is now the president of the club and has done a lot of work promoting it.
120 - Christina Ruffatti and Laura Anderson by University of Northern Colorado
UNC professor Patrick Brady discusses the relevance of having victim studies courses at UNC and shares his history studying criminal justice and victimization. Part two.
UNC victimization, policing, and juvenile justice professor Patrick Brady talks about criminal justice.
Karen Barton, professor of geography, GIS, and sustainability at UNC talks about her multiple Fulbright scholarships and how students can apply to go on these international trips.
UNC president Andy Feinstein talks about the implications of Student First initiative, the relevance of becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution and the forthcoming College of Osteopathic Medicine.
UNC Communication Studies' professor Thomas Endres talks about his upcoming book My Costume, Myself, Celebrating Stories of Cosplay and Beyond. He shares the research and the creative process behind the book.
UNC student Nathan Wetzel plays Dungeons and Dragons with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center's (GSRC) Queer D&D affinity group. In this episode, they talk about what the GSRC and affinity groups are. He also talks about how D&D impacts the queer community and has been helpful in learning more about himself and his friends.
Shawn Montano, an assistant professor in UNC's Journalism and Media Studies program with 25 years of industry experience, talks about his transition into teaching and how his students are gaining valuable hands-on experience in digital storytelling, news production and podcasting.
UNC art students Nikaya Lawson and Ann Adele Blassingame discuss Black is Punk. The collaborative art movement is organized by UNC students through the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center with the goal of raising awareness about Blackness on campus.
UNC Journalism student Isabella Marcus-Porter hosts the return of the Bear in Mind podcast. She sat down with previous host, Dannon Cox, now an assistant professor at the Colorado School of Public Health at UNC, to talk about his research connecting digital media pedagogies to health sciences, his journey with yoga and teaching, and the future of the Bear in Mind podcast.
UNC students and alumni share their COVID-19 experiences and provide some health-oriented advice for fellow bears.
UNC Provost, Mark R. Anderson, shares his university upbringing and discusses the importance of building community both on and off campus.
Black Student Union President, J. Greer, and Student Senator, Josh Coleman, discuss the social structures of underserved groups in higher education.
Cara Smith gives an educational tour of UNC's Natural History Museum’s animal curation processes.
Cara Smith, PhD student in Biology and Natural History Museum Curator, shares her ambitions as a snake venom researcher.
Graduate student and military veteran, Katy LaFary, discusses the unique challenges of being a student veteran.
Graduate student and military veteran, Katy LaFary, shares her unique story about finding UNC while serving in the United States Air Force.
UNC student and advocate, Alexis McCowan, shares her experience with mental health and resources for support.
Dr. William Merchant, Assistant professor in Applied Statistics and Research Methods, discusses his recent Speaker Series presentation on the search for patterns that create our reality(s).
UNC alumna, instructor, and advocate, Dr. Maria Del Mar Chavarria Soto, discusses the importance of being vocal about eating disorders.
Communications major, Quinn Ayers, shares his experience as both a college athlete and an up-and-coming musician.
Assistant Dean of Students, Evan Welch, shares personal stories of authentic leadership and the importance of self-reflection.
Professor of Biological Sciences, Dr. Scott Franklin, discusses the human and natural impact of fracking, wildfires, and insects have on our climate.
English Education major, Dany Batchelor, shares her love for Greeley through her iconoclastic writing on her Instagram (@letters_2_strangers)
Biology senior, Yessica Rodriguez, shares her unique story of finding her place and community at UNC.
Creative Content Producer Katie Corder sat down with Dr. Molly Jameson to discuss how instructors and students can mitigate the interfering effects of math anxiety.
Assistant Professor of English and Writing Center Director discusses UNC’s resources and tips for successful writing.
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