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A well-timed story can make a huge impact-- stories stick an teach us lessons that we carry with us. Join UNO's Office of Student Involvement & Leadership for BRUNO Talks-- stories about topics that may resonate with you.

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    • Oct 23, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    What do Engineers do, Anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 50:36


    Hey Privateers!  This week we have UNO Alumnus, Aspen Bartholomew, joining us to answer some "burning questions" about the world of engineering. Spoiler Alert: it's more interesting than you think! At least for co-host, Mason.   APPLY TO BE AN OL ! Email your spooky stories to sil@uno.edu!

    Empathy is a Good Thing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 51:45


    Welcome Privateers to our first interactive podcast!  This week we try out some activities to help us understand and connect with our empathy. Grab a pen, a few sheets of paper, and let's channel our emotions. 

    a blindfold, a sword, and a set of scales

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 56:04


    Hey Privateers!  On this episode of BrUNO Talks we dive into what justice means to us. And, not the tween clothing brand. Social justice. Criminal justice. Personal justice. We are joined by podcast regular and number one fan of the pod, Joy Ballard, to give us more insight on the history of justice in America and how it relates to our legal system. So, hit play and let's analyze justice. Language of Appeasement    

    the JOYS of voting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 59:51


    Are you registered to vote? Today's episode highlights the importance of voting! We are joined by some familiar voices and some new. Jill Israel and Joy Braun, from the League of Women's Voters, sit down with us to talk about how and why YOUR vote matters.  GEAUX VOTE CAMPUS VOTE PROJECT VOTING IN COLLEGE Engaging New Voices & Voters Any voting assistance or additional help can be found in both the Student Government office and the Office of Student Affairs. Both located in the University Center on the second floor. You can also contact Joy Braun at jbraun@sessions-law.com and Jill Israel at jisraelnola@gmail.com

    Suicide Prevention Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 53:38


    Hey Privateers! We sat down with Ryan O'Pry and Monique Zellars from Counseling Services to talk about suicide prevention. As September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we wanted to make space and welcome these conversations to the podcast. UNO Counseling Services offer many great resources for our students. We've linked a few below, to highlight what they have to offer. This conversation may be sensitive to some listeners, and we understand that. If this episode isn't for you, we will see you next week! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Text Line Via Link The Trevor Project  STAR, Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response Veterans Crisis Line Isolated But Not Disconnected w/ UNOCS UNO Counseling Services Link Tree    

    Healthy Habits, Are They For Everyone ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 47:34


    Hey Privateers!  On today's podcast we are joined by our lovely student workers, Christine and Mariana, to catch up on what they've been up to. Specifically, how everyone is adjusting to an online campus and some habits that are helping us navigate these times. We break down what works for us and what doesn't and offer our best advice. Join us as we chat about our thoughts on productivity, sleep cycles, and all the habits in between.  Check out Dismantling White Supremacy Culture here ! Check out Counseling Services here ! Check out Matt D'Avella here ! And you can always find us here !

    Season 2, Nothing 2 it but 2 do it !

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 41:12


    Welcome back Privateers! It's season two of BrUNO Talks! As we all take some time adjusting to a new semester, we've gathered the best of the best to sit down and chat about what our University is looking like this fall as we navigate online orientations, social distant move-ins and virtual programing.  Here are some of the many resources we'd like to extend to you: BrUNO Talks Live! Privateer Plunge 2020 UNO Covid-19 Info SIL Linktree The Office of Student Affairs

    Episode 16: I Am From...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 24:00


    We are back with another episode of BrUNO Talks! Join us this week as we share our "I Am From" poems from Privateer Camp.  I Am From Poem Template: https://www.sausd.us/cms/lib/CA01000471/Centricity/Domain/3043/I%20Am%20From%20Poem.pdf    

    Episode 15: A Time to Celebrate International Students pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 42:42


    Welcome back to part two of our short series celebrating our international students! Today we hear from three current students at our university share their thoughts and stories as international students pursuing multiple degrees here in the United States. Listen with us as we learn a little more on what in means to be an international student. After listening to their stories, we can't wait to see what these young women do next!   Are you an international student preparing for your next semester at UNO? Here are two helpful emails to contact with any of your questions and concerns: Division of International Education isp@uno.edu  Office of International Students and Scholars oiss@uno.edu   Want to be featured in MAMBO WEEK's BrUNO Talks session? Email April at aegremi1@uno.edu       

    Episode 14: A Time to Celebrate International Students pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 47:16


    We have some amazing special guests joining us today! On this episode of BrUNO Talks, we sit down with the University of New Orleans' Director of International Students and Scholars; along with two of UNO's International Alumna. Listen with us as they share their stories of being an international student in the US and the importance of welcoming international students to your campus. This episode is part one of a two part podcast celebrating our international students! Subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss out on part two of "A Time to Celebrate International Students." And the ruling is :https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/07/14/891125619/ice-agrees-to-rescind-policy-barring-foreign-students-from-online-study-in-the-u

    Episode 13: Happy 4th?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 37:27


    If you stand for nothing, what will you fall for? On this episode of BrUNO Talks we reflect on our recent three day weekend and share our thoughts on The New York Times' podcast "1619" and the American musical "Hamilton" now streaming on Disney Plus. Have thoughts on what we should talk about next? Email us at sil@uno.edu

    Episode 12: You're Only As Strong As Your Weakest Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 44:29


    On this week's episode of BrUNO Talks, we dig up a recording from the archives. Strengths Quest! CliftonStrengths is one of many self-assessments circulating around higher education. If you are interested in discovering your very own top five strengths, email us at sil@uno.edu for a FREE CliftonStrengths access code!

    Episode 11: We Promise This Episode IS About Harry Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 46:29


    C'mon, Joanne. On This episode of BrUNO Talks, we respond to the Harry Potter author's recent tweets and comments on gender identity. We also hop on Wizarding World to be resorted into the Hogwart's houses with our new lens on the world she has created. MermaidsUK/ https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/news/dear-jk-rowling/ How JK Rowling Betrayed the World She Created/ https://lithub.com/how-jk-rowling-betrayed-the-world-she-created/ The Trevor Project/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/06/08/daniel-radcliffe-responds-to-j-k-rowlings-tweets-on-gender-identity/ Wizarding World/ https://www.wizardingworld.com/ As always, if you have any questions or feedback about our podcast, please email us at sil@uno.edu

    Episode 10: Loving and Recognizing and Celebrating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 42:13


    On this episode of BrUNO Talks we share hand picked stories from local black history!   

    Episode 9: Audre Lorde, "The Uses of Anger: Women Responding to Racism"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 27:53


    Welcome back! After a one week hiatus, we are back with a brand new episode highlighting Audre Lorde.  We invite all those who are white or none black people of color to join us in this free Anti-Racism training provided by Diversity and Resiliency Institute of El Paso.  https://www.driep.org/anti-racism-training?fbclid=IwAR097gu1rIb3-DAJ6ult4lBu8USwxPyJvmSJXKNSwF264nJFUC51BiCTyUY If you have any questions about this weeks episode, please email us at sil@uno.edu

    Episode 8 : The Good, The Bad, and The Never Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 49:30


     Join us as we share our most memorable work stories. Think your job sucks? We've got you beat. If you disagree, submit your work related horror story to sil@uno.edu and we'll feature you on an upcoming podcast. 

    Episode 7 : Let's Get Vulnerable.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 48:08


    On this week's episode of BrUNO Talks, we share some of our biggest failures. Join us as we get vulnerable and reflect on failure and how it serves us as an opportunity to grow. 

    Episode 6: We Promise This Episode Isn't About Harry Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 55:09


    Join us as we share "On Brand" stories submitted by our friends that highlight our GREATEST qualities, maybe. Jury is still out... 

    Episode 5: Listener's Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 42:46


    Hip, hip, hooray! We've reached episode five of BrUNO Talks! Celebrate this milestone with us as we read and respond to stories submitted by our listeners. We are so thankful for all of you out there listening and want to share your stories. We also want you to know none of us are alone during this time. So join in on the laughs, cries and well needed self-reflections. Here's to episode five!

    Episode 4: Stinky Magee & Workaholic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 43:27


    Hello, hello listeners! Welcome back to another episode of BrUNO Talk! In today's podcast we share different travel stories and first times flying. Will Mason try to form more than two sentences this week? Has he finally watched Onward? Why is LeeAnne participating in a drive by? Why weren't April and Mason invited? Can April fly a plane? Join us in unpacking all of this AND MORE!

    Episode 3: The Trials and Tribulations of Velveeta Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 68:58


    Welcome to our longest podcast yet! So many exciting things to look forward to on todays podcast : new jingle, new guest, and new TRADITIONS!

    Episode 2: You've Got a Friend in (Group)Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 51:32


    In this episode, LeeAnne and April share different stories of how they've maintained and fostered relationships from a distance. 

    Episode 1: Missed Flights, Pizza Man, and the Power of Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 45:01


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