Many Aggies, One World

Join us as Kendra Alvizures, Master of International Affairs student and Pickering Fellow with the U.S. Department of State, talks to us  about her experience working in the state department and her future internship with NATO in Brussels, Belgium in the summer!

In this episode, TAMU students Valeria Laya, Andrea Juarez, and Luis Sanchez discuss their unique experiences immigrating from Venezuela to the United States.

In this episode, MSC L.T. Jordan, along with Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, Professor of History and Assistant Provost for HSI Initiatives, explores questions surrounding Hispanic-Serving Institutions. What does this mean for Texas A&M? What does it mean for students? And why does this matter? Join us for our newest episode with Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, Professor of History and Assistant Provost for HSI initiatives, as he talks about Hispanic-Serving Institutions and what it means for Texas A&M.

Join us for our newest episode with current student Phreandria (PJ) Miller and former student Eugenio Gonzales as they talk about their experiences researching flesh-eating bacteria, as well as advice for current students looking to travel abroad.

In this special episode, explore a project created by the Bush School Consulting Capstone 2022 team, International Artisan Market & Cultural Exchange: Celebrating Zapotec Heritage. Hear from Dr. William Brown and graduate student Joshua Feldman about why they aim to connect international artisans with the local community, and learn about a gallery exhibit co-hosted by MSC L.T. Jordan on April 7, 2022 to display the artisanship of Zapotec women in the weaving cooperative Vida Nueva!

Dr. Rabi Mohtar is a professor within the departments of Biological & Agricultural Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University. He founded A&M's Water-Energy-Food Nexus Initiative and has worked in many other roles within the field of global resource management, whether through researching, advising policymakers, or teaching. In this episode, he talks about some of the most pressing issues in global resource security and about how students of any major can follow their passion to make a difference.

Aaron Foley is a former student who currently works in the Department of State, where he's working on a lot of exciting things in Peru! Join us as we explore his wealth of knowledge, expertise, and fun stories from across the globe!

In a very special episode of "Many Aggies, One World," our team interview one of our own members, Essynce Lewis, who is experiencing her semester abroad at Ukraine. She goes into depth about her own experiences, challenges, and what it's like to study abroad in the midst of an ever-changing world!

Dr. Leslie Ruyle is a Research Scientist in the Department of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government & Public Service. Having served in the Peace Corps and university-based initiatives such as USAID and NSF, Dr. Ruyle not only brings a wealth of knowledge regarding her international travels, but also puts forth a lot of great ideas regarding environmental activism.

The art of photography takes on a new meaning as Aggie alumnus Eric J. Henderson shares his international experiences in this eye-opening episode. From finding a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera on the streets of New York to being featured in photography exhibits at the Met and the Guggenheim Museum, Eric's story shares the remarkable perspective of an Aggie Artist whose passion has taken him around the globe.

Special thanks to the following artists for providing the music for this episode:Fun Time by AShamaluevMusicLink: https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/fun-time? in=ashamaluevmusic/sets/upbeat-musicFunky Suspense by Benjamin TissotLink: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/funky-suspenseLoopster by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.fimmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thinking Music By Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0Silver Blue Light by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4361-silver-blue-lightLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.s

Dr. Catharina Laporte an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M's Department of Anthropology. From her childhood in Australia to her "walkabouts" around the world, Dr. Laporte shares her experiences and how they impacted her career and teaching style! This one you won't want to miss. Special thanks to the following artists for providing the music for this episode:Fun Time by AShamaluevMusicLink: https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/fun-time? in=ashamaluevmusic/sets/upbeat-musicFunky Suspense by Benjamin TissotLink: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/funky-suspenseLoopster by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.fimmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thinking Music By Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0Silver Blue Light by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4361-silver-blue-lightLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.s

Arianne is graduate of A&M's Business Honors Program who uses her global experiences to serve others through her role as Special Assistant to the Treasury's General Counsel. Tune in during this episode to listen to her insightful journey that led her to Texas A&M, abroad to Singapore, and then to the United States capitol.Special thanks to the following artists for providing the music for this episode:Fun Time by AShamaluevMusicLink: https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/fun-time?  in=ashamaluevmusic/sets/upbeat-musicFunky Suspense by Benjamin TissotLink: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/funky-suspenseLoopster by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.fimmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thinking Music By Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0Silver Blue Light by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4361-silver-blue-lightLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dr. Wingenbach shares how a North Dakota boy raised on a farm can find his way into the Peace Corps and into higher education.Special thanks to the following artists for providing the music for this episode:Fun Time by AShamaluevMusicLink: https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/fun-time? in=ashamaluevmusic/sets/upbeat-music

Dakota Plesa is an electrical engineer turned finance professional whose interest in business is only matched by his passion for exploring the world abroad. In this episode, he relates his experience at A&M with his travels in over forty countries around the world. Special thanks to the following artists for providing the music for this episode:Fun Time by AShamaluevMusicLink: https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/fun-time?  in=ashamaluevmusic/sets/upbeat-musicFunky Suspense by Benjamin TissotLink: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/funky-suspenseSneaky Adventure by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventureLicense: http://ceeativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Loopster by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.fimmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thinking Music By Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0Silver Blue Light by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4361-silver-blue-lightLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Desert City by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3639-desert-cityLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Covert Affair by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3558-covert-affairLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3872-hidden-agendaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Faris is an Aggie preparing to enter medical school who shares the unique perspective of his background as a Palestinian. In this episode, he reflects upon the impact of cultural influences and the struggles he saw when revisiting his native country.Special thanks to the following artists for providing the music for this episode:Fun Time by AShamaluevMusicLink: https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/fun-time? in=ashamaluevmusic/sets/upbeat-musicFunky Suspense by Benjamin TissotLink: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/funky-suspenseSneaky Adventure by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventureLicense: http://ceeativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Loopster by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.fimmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thinking Music By Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0Silver Blue Light by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4361-silver-blue-lightLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Desert City by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3639-desert-cityLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Covert Affair by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3558-covert-affairLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3872-hidden-agendaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Drums of the Deep by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3681-drums-of-the-deepLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Shayla Rivera is a world-renowned Aerospace Engineer, Televised Comedian, and Professor of Practice at Texas A&M University, just to name a few of the roles that make her a true Renaissance Woman. In the first episode of Many Aggies, One World, she shares her personal and career experiences while focusing on the impact of being raised in Puerto Rico and traveling abroad. You won't want to miss this captivating and hilarious episode. Special thanks to the following artists for providing the music for this episode:Fun Time by AShamaluevMusicLink: https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/fun-time? in=ashamaluevmusic/sets/upbeat-musicFunky Suspense by Benjamin TissotLink: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/funky-suspenseSneaky Adventure by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventureLicense: http://ceeativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Loopster by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.fimmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thinking Music By Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0Silver Blue Light by Kevin MacleodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4361-silver-blue-lightLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/