Learning TUgether Podcasts

In this Sentience episode, host Gloria Farris interviews Dr. Habiba Noor, a professor in Trinity's education and urban studies department about the symposium “Academic Freedom in an Era of Educational Intimidation” hosted on Trinity's campus earlier this year. The symposium brought in a wide range of panelists including Antonio L. Ingram III of the Legal Defense Fund and educators from all around Texas like Dr. Aimee Villareal from Texas State University to discuss the current issues surrounding both higher education and K-12 schooling. The episode features conversations captured during the symposium about subjects ranging from book banning to critical race theory and beyond. Song 1: Copper Coins Artist: Ketsa Song 2: Kaizen Artist: Soularflair Song 3: Emotive Ambience 1 Artist: Ketsa All sourced from the IML Collective Intro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University.

On this episode of Sentience, we welcome Dr. Thomas Jenkins, Professor of Classical Studies at Trinity University and former Director of the Collaborative for Learning and Teaching. Dr. Jenkins is a specialist in how ancient classics manifest in contemporary media like television, novels and video games. In their discussion, among other subjects of classical antiquity, host Kyle Gillette and Dr. Jenkins examine his most recent project: a new translation of “Agamemnon”, the first part of Aeschylus' trilogy The Oresteia. “Agamemnon” productions, directed by Dr. Gillette, will be shown from February 16 through February 24 at the Stieren Theater. Reservations are free and available to book at https://tuagamemnon.bpt.me/. Music Credits "La Verrou de Lordat" by Circus Marcus "Villa Soul" by Jonas Hipper Sourced from the IML Collective Intro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University.

We sat down with Dr. Norma Elia Cantú on this episode of Sentience, a podcast from Trinity University, to discuss folklore, literature and identity growing up in the borderlands in this third space, or nepantla, as she would call it. Cantú is an esteemed novelist, poet, educator and theorist of Chicana/o literature who drew inspiration for her works from her childhood in Laredo and her travels in Spain. In this episode, we recognize Dr. Cantú not only as a scholar but also as a cultural advocate, storyteller, and mentor, whose multifaceted contributions continue to shape the intellectual landscape of Chicana/o studies. "Times 9" and "Ola" by Ketsa sourced from IML Collective "Bells of Happiness" by Lobo Loco sourced from IML Collective Audio of Dr. Cantu's reading of her poem “Talking Dreaming” is credited to Corrine Castillo. Intro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University.

On this episode of Sentience, we are happy to welcome Dr. Vanessa B. Beasley, the 20th president of Trinity University, who began her journey at Trinity in July of 2022. Dr. Beasley shares with host Dr. Kyle Gillette her personal experiences in developing her passion for political rhetoric and communication as well as how they come into play during her time at Trinity and previous institutions. She discusses the art of navigating important conversations and how these conversations contribute to fostering a tight-knit community, particularly in a college setting. Copyright Info Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1-I. Andante by Beethoven Performed by Daniel Veesey Source: FMA: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Veesey/contact Copyright License: CC-0 Melancholy Aura Album: Neither and Both Artist: Brylie Christopher Oxley Source: FMA https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Brylie_Christopher_Oxley/ Copyright License: CC-BY The sound bite is taken from previous President of the United States Ronald Reagan's Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981. It was sourced from the National Archives Catalog. Intro and outro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University.

Welcome back to Sentience, a podcast from Trinity University where we ask how people experience, understand and express the world. On this episode, our host, Kyle Gillette, visits with Jordan Nelson, a senior undergraduate at Trinity studying political science, history and philosophy. He talks with her about her research on the ideologies that led to fascism and the rise of the Nazis and how these concepts manifest in the twenty-first century. Artist: Komiku Album: Helice Awesome Dance Adventure !! Website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/bio License: CC0 1.0 Song: The paralysis spell Cut and rearranged Credit: Samuel Strågefors Track: Wall Clock Ticking Website: https://freesound.org/people/straget/ License: CC BY Intro and outro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University.

Welcome to Sentience, a podcast from Trinity University where we ask how people experience, understand and express the world. Each episode features voices of artists, scholars and guests of the Trinity community. In this inaugural episode of the Sentience podcast, we welcome Dr. Judith Norman, professor and chair of the philosophy department at Trinity University. She talks with host Dr. Kyle Gillette, acting dean of the School of Arts & Humanities, about justice and philosophy beyond the western tradition and outside the classroom. Artist: Triple5 Here Album: Cristal Clear Website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/triple5-here/bio License: CC-BY Song: Instant Success Tempo was slightly altered in featured sample Music by Podington Bear used with artist's permission. Tracks: Afterglow, Poppyseed Intro and outro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University. Additional works by artist used with artist permission.

Valerie Bridgeman '86 reads a poem inspired by her grandmother. Valerie Bridgeman [Davis], "Root Mama," 11, in Coming Full Circle, edited by Susan Bright (Austin: Plainview Press, 1996).

You will hear a discussion on the “Drug Epidemic.” Substance misuse is widespread. There's a very strong chance that substance misuse, substance use disorder, or overdose has impacted someone you know. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a nationwide public health emergency. Today, more than 100,000 people die of a drug overdose every year. The panel includes neuroscientists and Trinity professors Gerard Beaudoin III '99, Ph.D., and K.C. Leong, Ph.D. Moderator: Nicole Luciani '09. The songs in this podcast are licensed under: CC BY-NC-ND Artist: IMLC - Independent Music Licensing Collective Website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/independent-music-licensing-collective-imlc/emotive-ambience-licensing-pack-ketsa Album: Emotive Ambience Licensing Pack / Ketsa Composition: Ambience8 No changes were made to featured samples. Music obtained via the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. This podcast conversation on the award-winning film "Wake Up" is intended to help increase awareness. Sex trafficking lives in suburban America, and filmmaker -- our own alumna - Janet Craig '85 weaves a shocking tale of foster youth caught in a trap of sexual corruption in this dramatic feature film. Nathan Cone ‘95, host of the Trinity University Learning TUgether podcast series, converses with Janet Craig '85 and producer of the film Doug Grossman, who is also a Trinity alum from the Class of '84. Despite their busy schedule of touring the country from one city to another for screening the film, they have managed some time for this podcast conversation.

Navigating the Complexities of Family Wealth Many wealthy families often simply don't go further than having the best of intentions when it comes to developing a succession plan for their wealth. Today, you will hear a conversation on the topic of Navigating the Complexities of Family Wealth between Charlie Lutz, Class of '73, president of Intercontinental Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Lu Song, Class of 2011, who has about four years of experience in serving at a Morgan Stanley Wealth Management operation. The songs in this podcast are licensed under: CC BY-NC Artist: Crowander (David Szesztay) Website: crowander.com Album: From the Piano (solo piano) Composition: Humbug, Jerry's Back, Trrrr No changes were made to featured samples. Music obtained via the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org

If you have college-going kids, you know that sending kids off to college is a big deal. It really is an emotional roller coaster for everyone involved. Today, you will hear from two parents – Margery Arnold, Class of '90, and Matt Clark, Class of '92 – who dive into the emotions, perks, and realities of becoming an empty-nester. As Margery and Matt converse, we will pick up some tips to prepare ourselves better so that the new move becomes less stressful for the family. The songs in this podcast are licensed under: CC BY-NC-ND Artist: Ketsa Website: Ketsa.uk Album: Summer With Sound Composition: Essence, Bandwidth, Loading-Time, Boppin' till Bed No changes were made to featured samples. Music obtained via the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org

Nathan Cone ‘95, host of the Learning TUgether Podcast series, engages David Otey '81 in a conversation on his newest book The Speaker's Quick Guide to Presenting with Confidence. Available to stream now via SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts.

Nathan Cone ‘95, host of the Learning TUgether Podcast series, engages David Otey '81 in a conversation on his newest book "The Speaker's Quick Guide to Presenting with Confidence."

Through the Learning TUgether Podcast series, you will hear today a conversation on the effects of stress on the body physically and mentally, as well as the secondary effects on the people -- friends and family -- around those suffering people. Dr. Leigh Johnson-Migalski ‘94, a licensed clinical psychologist currently working as a staff psychologist at William Middleton VA Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois, and Dr. William Ellison, assistant professor of Trinity's Department of Psychology, will be in the conversation.

You will hear a conversation with David Imhoof ‘92 on his latest book, So, Modern Europe. He is a professor of History, Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. This is what Professor Imhoof tells us about his book: “It’s definitely not a traditional textbook and is really aimed at students and others who don’t like history. I use humor, music, popular culture, and other means to try to demonstrate how important the big ideas of the Enlightenment continue to be to us today. It’s also a pretty funny story about how the book came about.” Trinity University’s Associate Professor of History Jason Johnson’s interview with Professor Imhoof reveals more interesting facts. The songs in this podcast are licensed under: CC BY-NC-ND Artist: Metre, https://nultielrecords.blogspot.com/, from the album Oscillate. Songs: Bounce, Flying, Geiger-Muller, Late Night, Touch, and Spring. No changes were made to featured samples. Music obtained via the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org

Join us for a conversation on a newly published book American Roulette: The Social Logic of Death Penalty Sentencing Trials by Dr. Sarah Kaufman, associate professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Trinity University. The songs in this podcast are licensed under: CC BY-NC-ND Artist: Ketsa, https://ketsa.uk, from the album The Lost Files. Songs: Astral Travel, Strung-Low, Twilight, and Underlying. No changes were made to featured samples. Music obtained via the Free Music Archive.

One of Trinity University’s goals is to offer students opportunities to have a better understanding of the world that they live in by exposing them to global diversity. Towards that goal, the Sport in England study abroad class has impacted the lives of the numerous students who have undertaken this journey. This podcast presents a conversation among the project leads Dr. Jacob Tingle, Class of 1995, and Men’s Soccer Head Coach Paul McGinlay. They are joined by Drew Butler, Class of 2016, a participant in the inaugural class; and Gina Monaco, a current senior, member of the Class of 2021 and student in the most recent Sport in England class.

Through the Learning TUgether Podcast series, we sometimes document times and share how our Trinity alumni have navigated through those periods. Today, you will hear three Trinity University education department professors discuss the abrupt change in parenting and schooling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As both educators and parents Dr. Laura Allen, Dr. Ellen Barnett, and Dr. Rocio Delgado share their unique perspectives, questions, and insights into navigating the academic year.

You will hear today a discussion on how to live a balanced life. Trinity University Chaplain Alex Serna-Wallender '08 and the University Counseling Services psychologist Lori Kinkler, Ph.D. have an engaging conversation on this topic.

Through the Learning TUgether Podcast series, we oftentimes document and share how our Trinity alumni have grown embracing opportunities and challenges. Today, you will hear a conversation between two friends who both majored in English -- Dr. Carol Folbre, Class of ’81 and Naomi Shihab Nye, Class of ’74. They will discuss Dr. Folbre's forthcoming book, Wishbone: The Enduring Joy and Increasing Meaning of Odyssey. We will hear two passages from the book, describing travels to India and China. They connected by phone for this conversation.

Listen as Scott Williams '89, managing partner and co-founder of Panorama Consulting, converses with Trinity University's Director of Experiential Learning Jacob Tingle, a class of 1995 Trinity graduate. As Jacob's mentor during their undergraduate years and current close friend, Scott shares his story about growing up in New York, his Trinity experience, and his perspectives on athlete activism in today's world.

You will hear about Susan Naylor Moulton, a nonprofit founder and philanthropist who graduated from the Class of ’84. Among many other touchpoints, we will hear her inspiring story about founding a charitable foundation to honor the memory of her late son. Will, who was eight years old at the time, was killed in an automobile accident in Maui in 2007. Trinity University's Vice President for Alumni Relations & Development Mike Bacon, a Trinity graduate of the Class of ‘89, converses with Susan Naylor Moulton about her philanthropic ventures.

As part of our efforts to document and share through our Learning TUgether Podcast series how the global pandemic COVID-19 impacted our lives, you will hear from Drake Dukes ‘16, who challenged himself to learn new skills and made an app to support local restaurants and their clients

Andrea Lucas '02, MAT'03, recipient of the 2018 Trinity Prize of Excellence in Teaching, discusses with Trinity education professor Angela Breidenstein ’91, M’92 how she deals with the unique situation caused by COVID-19 pandemic, and how her Trinity education has provided her with the necessary foundation.

KRTU's production of "Life as We Know It." It features stories of Trinity students in the 1123 Audio Production class narrating how COVID-19 pandemic affected their life. Music provided by Barry Brake at www.barrybrake.com

You will hear about someone very special and highly respected, especially in the Latino community.  Trinity University’s Associate Vice President and Professor of English Dr. Michael Soto visited with Trinity alumna Dr. Ellen Riojas-Clark ’74 for a conversation about her life and career.  Dr. Riojas-Clark is an internationally renowned scholar and cultural authority.  In this podcast she discusses her time at Trinity, her career in academia, contemporary art, and the best pan dulce in San Antonio.

Deborah Paredez ’93 is the author of the critical study, Selenidad: Selena, Latinos, and the Performance of Memory, and the poetry volumes, This Side of Skin and Year of the Dog. She is a professor of creative writing and ethnic studies at Columbia University and the co-founder of CantoMundo, a national organization for Latinx poets. Hear her story on this podcast.

You will hear a conversation with Trinity University’s two professors Dr. Jorge Colazo and Dr. Diana Young from the Department of Finance and Decision Sciences on Big Data Analytics. Big Data promises great opportunities to build predictive models, understand customers better, find hidden patterns and ultimately enhance the bottom line. However, the field is so new and different from traditional IT that it may need a particular kind of organization. What are the needs and challenges of companies to effectively leverage Big Data Analytics and make it valuable, sustainable and cost-effective? In this podcast, our experts talk about what you need to get your organization's structure ready for reaping maximum benefits from Big Data Analytics.

You’ll hear a conversation with Denise Richter, Class of ’83, author of “100 Things to Do in San Antonio Before You Die.” She’ll be talking to Mary Japhet, Class of ’84, who’s currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Trinity University’s Entrepreneurship Program. And while Richter’s book talks about 100 things to do, for the purpose of THIS talk, they decided to focus on the holiday themes in the book. So, you’re going to hear about: 1. Soaking up the holiday lights on the River Walk 2. Shopping for nativities at Alamo Fiesta 3. Eating your weight in tamales 4. Experiencing the serenata for Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Basilica, and 5. the city’s annual New Year’s Eve party, Celebrate SA at Hemisfair.

"Facing Challenges in Today’s Global Business” – a talk by Carlos Ruy Martinez, Ph.D., at Alumni College -- "Classes without Quizzes" during Alumni Weekend on October 4, 2019. Dr. Martinez is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Business Administration, Trinity University.

“What The Iliad Can Teach Us about Conflict Resolution” – a talk by Michael Fischer, Ph.D., Janet S. Dicke Professor in Public Humanities in the Department of English, Trinity University at Alumni College -- "Classes without Quizzes" during Alumni Weekend on October 4, 2019.

“Immigration Debate: Three Competing Models” – a talk presented by Peter O’Brien, Ph.D., professor of Political Science, Trinity University at Alumni College -- Classes without Quizzes" during Alumni Weekend on October 4, 2019. Please note that audience questions were inadvertently not recorded. However, Professor O’Brien involved audience participation throughout his lecture. It was technically difficult to delete dead spots.

You will hear a conversation with Trinity University’s Economics Professor David Macpherson on the subject. His former student Marissa Lepper, Class of 2015, now pursuing her graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh, will engage Dr. Macpherson in the conversation. The discussion will offer clarity in understanding what minimum wages are meant to do, and if it reduces poverty rates. The conversation addresses how workers benefit from pension plans.

Over 14 million people in the United States struggle to put food on the table every day. That’s according to a September 2019 report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that also said four percent of Americans go hungry because they didn’t have enough money to buy food. This podcast conversation with Ashante Reese ’07, Ph.D., an expert on food insecurity, will bring to light how neighborhood inequities and racial residential segregation impact food access. Trinity University Psychology Professor Carolyn Becker, Ph.D. will engage Reese in conversation. Attribution Notice: The Learning TUgether Podcast utilizes Creative Commons material.

Enjoy a conversation with Trinity University music professor Carolyn True. Music minor Jessica Abel ‘12, Ph.D. will engage Dr. True in the discussion.

This podcast features a conversation with an expert in the field: Zeeba Khan, Class of 2000. Steve Falk, Class of 1999, who is a partner of The Union Yoga & Strength located in San Antonio, will engage Khan in conversation. They will discuss how the balance between the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies is connected with the overall wellness of an individual. You will learn, among other things, how Ayurveda addresses stress management and about the different mind-body-spirit constitutions.

The podcast features a conversation between your podcast host Nathan Cone ‘95 and Andrew Kania, Ph.D., professor of Philosophy, who is a musician and arranger himself. They talk about the philosophy and ethics of music, from the perspective of composers, performers, and listeners. Dr. Kania is presently at work on a book about the subject. Enjoy their conversation!

Learning TUgether Podcasts: “What’s Up with Pluto’s Planet Status?” Our featured guests Dr. David Wood ’93 and Dr. Niescja Turner, who teach astronomy at Trinity, will cover many interesting aspects surrounding Pluto including dynamic definition of planet vs geophysical definition and what Pluto really resembles. This conversation will not only satisfy your curiosity about Pluto, but it will whet your appetite for learning more about the whole planetary system.

You will enjoy a conversation with Dr. Steve Luper, Philosophy Professor at Trinity University and Daniel Conrad, Class of ’18, a Philosophy major, on this confusing topic. Last year, Taquisha McKitty in Ontario was declared dead by her physician, who noted that her brain had stopped functioning, but she was still moving and her heart was still beating. Her family insisted that she was still alive. This and other puzzling scenarios will be covered in this mind-boggling conversation from philosophical perspectives.

This month’s Learning TUgether podcast features a conversation with with Marion Lee '78, CEO of Lee + Associates and Logan Ramirez '01, incoming president of the San Antonio Alumni Chapter. They will discuss the process one is expected to be familiar with when invited to join a board and what four critical questions to ask the organization.

Gina Gaedke ’89, who is a Certified Public Accountant and an attorney, board certified as a specialist in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, will talk with Kris Howland, director of planned giving at Trinity, about planning for disability, what happens if you die in Texas and do not have a will or alternative estate plan in place, and some major issues to consider regarding drafting an estate plan. You will also learn how critical it is to have a communication plan

This podcast features a conversation with Dan Cornell, Class of ’98 and Sheridan Chambers ‘97, from the Denim Group and Trinity’s Computer Science Professor Paul Myers. Their conversation will address what the average person should be concerned about when it comes to computer security. They will also discuss how Denim Group got into the security industry and what the particular area of focus of the Denim Group is in the cyber security space.

A podcast on “Effects of Social Media on Teens and Young Adults.” This month’s Learning TUgether podcast features a conversation with Aisha Sultan ‘‘96, who is a syndicated columnist and editorial writer for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Public relations and communications expert Allison Hawk, Class of ’88, interviewed Aisha. Chris Mihill, Class of ’87, who works at KMOX radio station in St. Louis, has recorded the conversation.

This podcast features a conversation with entrepreneur Bert Jones ’78 and Michelle Mudge-Riley ‘99. Jones brings over 30 years of experience as a private venture investor and business strategist to Covalent Interests, where he is Managing Partner. Mudge-Riley is a business owner and adjunct professor for Trinity University’s Entrepreneurship Program. Their conversation covers many important and difficult-to-teach entrepreneurship topics.

This month’s Learning TUgether podcast features a conversation with Rushton Hurley '89, who is a long-time educator. Rushton is the founder and executive director of Next Vista for Learning and the author of Making Your Teaching Something Special. He is in conversation with Dr. Luis Martinez, Class of 1991, director of Trinity University’s Entrepreneurship Program. While at Trinity these two played together in the Trinity Jazz Band, and you will hear their enthusiasm for working together in this podcast. Their conversation covers challenges faced in building great teaching teams, what it means to look at education through a Silicon Valley lens, and the work Rushton does around the world to help make schools the best they can be.

This Learning TUgether podcast features a conversation with teen and adult fiction writer Eva Pohler ‘89, who was recognized by USA Today as Best Selling Author in 2018. Eva Pohler is an adjunct professor at the Department of English at Trinity University. Kara Killinger, a current student of English, engages Eva Pohler in the conversation.

Bob Scherer, dean of Trinity's School of Business, will converse with Ben Gurwitz '02, certified financial planner with Financial Life Advisors, in a two-part podcast about Social Security claiming strategies, how your financial adviser can add value, maximizing charitable gifts, and key retirement plan savings decisions.

Bob Scherer, dean of Trinity's School of Business, will converse with Ben Gurwitz '02, certified financial planner with Financial Life Advisors, in a two-part podcast about Social Security claiming strategies, how your financial adviser can add value, maximizing charitable gifts, and key retirement plan savings decisions.

This is the final part of this month's podcast featuring a conversation on the book Intangibles: The Unexpected Traits of High-Performing Leaders by Amer Kaissi, Ph.D., professor of health care administration. It is a three-part podcast conversation that addresses the topics: humility, compassion and kindness, generosity and specific behaviors. Joining in the conversation current student Janie Thompson '17, '20.

This is part 2 of this month's podcast featuring a conversation on the book Intangibles: The Unexpected Traits of High-Performing Leaders by Amer Kaissi, Ph.D., professor of health care administration. It is a three-part podcast conversation that addresses the topics: humility, compassion and kindness, generosity and specific behaviors. Joining in the conversation current student Janie Thompson '17, '20.

This month's podcast features a conversation on the book Intangibles: The Unexpected Traits of High-Performing Leaders by Amer Kaissi, Ph.D., professor of health care administration. It is a three-part podcast conversation that addresses the topics: humility, compassion and kindness, generosity and specific behaviors. Joining in the conversation current student Janie Thompson '17, '20.