Podcasts about Fitchburg State University

Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) Program at Fitchburg State UniversityThe MAIPSE/PIE Program at Fitchburg State University is a program to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), ages 18-22, in partnership districts in the north-central Worcester County, as well as adults with IDD that are 22+ years of age, that have exited school and are receiving special education services through adult services disability agencies such as DDS or MassAbility. The purpose of MAIPSE is to increase the students' academic and career success by being included in the university's community of learners. My guests, Rebekka Farquharson, Program Coordinator and Mike LaVoie, Program Education Coach as well as student Monue Figeroa speak about  the program's key objectives student eligibility the goal to locate paid employment for participating students as well as some fundraising events.For more information about this program you can visit https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/massachusetts-inclusive-postsecondary-education-maipse-program.#healthylivingyogaanita #WLPZ #fitchburgstateuniversity #inclusiveeducation #postsecondaryeducation 

Lea Ann Scales and Kat Deals are on a mission: making quality child care affordable and accessible for working parents. The North Central Massachusetts Employer Supported Childcare project was founded in January, 2023 with that goal in mind. With childcare costs in Massachusetts totaling about $27,000 a year, many working parents- all too often women-have some hard choices to make when trying to work and raise a family.Learn about:

Student retention is a top priority for every campus and is affected by numerous factors. Everything from accessibility to payment instructions, course registration and billing due dates, payment methods and options could influence student retention. Join Becky Copper-Glenz, Fitchburg State University's dean for the school of graduate, online, and continuing education, and Bryan Dickson, NACUBO's director of student financial services and educational programs as they discuss research findings from the university. They'll explore which billing practices have impacted enrollment and retention, how practices are being applied to different student groups, and whether their payment processes are aligned with today's environment.     Additional Resources: Learn more about Fitchburg State's work Connect with Becky on LinkedIn Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn

Donna Hodge, the President of Fitchburg State University, founded in 1894, a public institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with … Read more The post Donna Hodge – the newly-appointed President of Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

Join us on the road at Fitchburg State University as we chat with Dr. Donna Hodge, the University's 12th President. Dr. Hodge talks about stepping into her new role as President, the significance of being the first woman to hold the position, the experience she brings to the region from CSU Pueblo, navigating the changing university landscape and demographics, addressing student needs, partnering to advance the region and more. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #massachusetts #fitchburgstate #fitchburgma

We know the name John Muir, but others came before him. Michael Hoberman, professor of English studies at Fitchburg State University, explores a few of them. Michael Hoberman is a professor of American literature at Fitchburg State University. He is the author of several books on Jewish history in the US, including New Israel/New England: […]

Get Katherine's book here: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469677255/live-from-the-underground/ Welcome to our show! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with professor and author Katherine Rye Jewell about her fascinating new book, "Live from the Underground," which explores the rise of college radio. Unlike typical homages to white indie rock and obscure fringe artists, Jewell provides a materialist historiography that examines how college radio helped shape the music landscape.   In "Live From the Underground," Jewell writes:   > "College radio offered an ideal venue for these attitudes. It could never overtake commercial radio, remaining scarce and subaltern. Pop culture rejects sought sanctuary at these stations by the 1990s. Protected by institutional homes and noncommercial licenses, these stations operated on the public's airwaves for educational purposes. Such missions offered useful cover for DJs seeking the weird, the unheard, or underappreciated. Such music might never reach, or actively defy, mainstream audiences. Many participants were content with remaining on the outside, in the underground. Stations developed devoted listener bases of engaged music fans and lured college students who didn't quite fit in on campus. Community DJs turned to college radio, too, seeking purchase on the nation's airwaves—or at least however far the usually low-wattage collegiate signal reached.   > By the early 1990s, college radio had earned a national identity that evoked generational dissatisfaction with pop culture even as it remained deeply conversant with it. These signals did offer alternative voices to willing audiences. Yet college radio's collective status as an alternative, or counter-hegemonic, medium is debatable. Virtually all elements of the college radio model—educational mission, anti commercialism, funding mechanisms, organizational structures, professional practices, content, or audience relationships—were contested in one way or another after the 1970s. Some stations explored the furthest fringes of musical expression, but these were missions shaped historically and through conflict. Numerous DJs sought careers in the news, music, and media industries. Not all stations devoted programming to music lacking broad commercial appeal, but these signals and their participants also shaped the nation's landscape of collegiate radio. College radio's status as an alternative medium is thus tenuous, even if in aggregate or individually these stations possessed disruptive potential."   Our guest today, Katherine Rye Jewell, is a historian and a professor at Fitchburg State University. Her work delves into the intersection of business, politics, and culture. Please give a big TIR round of applause for Katherine Rye Jewell!   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Pascal Robert's Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/author/Pascal%20Robert

LGBTQ children's books are now on the shelves, but do they tell the full story? Wendy Keyser, professor of English at Fitchburg State University, says there is more to explore. Wendy Keyser taught high school English for 21 years, primarily in Massachusetts public schools. She is a professor of English Studies in the 5-12 teaching […]

SHOW NOTES Episode 012 • May 13, 2024     FIRST STRAIN   News ‘n' Notes:   • University of Rio Grande adds football and a band:   https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/university-of-rio-grande-relaunches-football-adds-marching-band/ar-AA1nwIgZ   https://highlandcountypress.com/sports/university-rio-grande-adding-football-marching-band-fall-25#gsc.tab=0   https://www.rioredstorm.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240423redpab   • Percussive Arts Society 2024 Hall of Fame inductees include Thom Hannum:   https://pas.org/pas-blog/pas-hall-of-fame-class-of-2024/     SECOND STRAIN   • #MeToo in the Band World: an Introduction   Katherine Needleman: https://www.facebook.com/KatherineNeedlemanOboist/ https://twitter.com/realknoboe?lang=en     TRIO   This week's interview guest: JOE WRIGHT   Joe Wright is a music teacher, specializing in band and general music, at Chenery Middle School in Belmont, MA, since September of 2020. He spent nineteen years in a variety of roles, but mostly band, in the Andover, MA public schools. He taught band from grades 4-12, elementary and middle school general music, and high school chorus. He directed several level of jazz bands, was music director for high school drama guild productions, and directed four musicals at one of the three middle schools. He spent nine years at Boston University, beginning with a master's program in music education, and leading to an opportunity to direct several university bands, teach courses in music education, and coordinate the practicum program for music education students. Over the course of that time, he also taught music in early childhood program in the BU/Chelsea Schools partnership, taught music classes at Boston University Academy, and coordinated the Young Artists' Orchestra for the BU Tanglewood Institute. He was privileged to have studied tuba with Sam Pilafian while at BU. He was inducted into Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, and Pi Kappa Lambda honor societies. His first teaching position was for four years in the public schools of Waterville, ME, where he led bands for grades 5 through 12, including jazz bands and the high schools marching band. He received his Bachelor of Music from the University of New Hampshire in 1988, where he studied tuba with Nicolas Orovich. He played in the Wind Symphony, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, chamber ensembles, marching band (including two seasons as drum major), and was music director for two productions of the Theater Department. He served as a Resident Assistant, and is a brother of Phi Kappa Theta. He holds a CAGS (certificate of advanced graduate study) in Educational Leadership at Fitchburg State University. He is a member of the North Worcester County Symphony Orchestra, the Central Mass Brass, Clan MacPherson Pipes and Drums, and the Fitchburg State University Band. He grew up in Maine, and throughout school was active in music, drama, history, and athletics. He attended the Cape Elizabeth Schools through 8th grade, and graduated from York High School in 1984.   https://sites.google.com/view/adifferentkindofbeautiful/home?authuser=0 https://twitter.com/JWright781Music     DOGFIGHT   • The Cory Band   https://coryband.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@thecoryband1884     FOLLOW US!   BandWagon RSS feed: feed.podbean.com/heyband/feed.xml BandWagon website: heyband.podbean.com BandWagon on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555170345309 Rob ("HammertonMedia") on Facebook: facebook.com/HammertonMedia Rob on X/Twitter: twitter.com/DrRob8487   SUBSCRIBE TO BANDWAGON!   https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/eg706GUVzixV   SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK!   Email: heybandwagon@yahoo.com Voicemail: speakpipe.com/HeyBandWagon

SHOW NOTES Episode 009 • April 22, 2024     FIRST STRAIN   News ‘n' Notes:   • William Woods University (Fulton, MO) to establish marching band (oh, and a football team):   https://news.williamwoods.edu/william-woods-to-establish-first-ever-marching-pep-and-concert-band/ https://abc17news.com/news/fulton/2023/10/17/recruitment-underway-for-new-william-woods-marching-band/ https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/william-woods-university-begins-construction-on-new-multi-sport-stadium/article_86a0805e-e655-11ee-8696-4b8bee560446.html   • University of Iowa marching band $40K grant:   https://www.facebook.com/HawkeyeMarchingBand/posts/pfbid02iGZhzaSyh7djj1hhZfWVu4PGjNFDGSKmFTVXn8pYJ7XsyKVfEd1MoYLSuxmAEHGEl       SECOND STRAIN   Topic: RIP Paul Alberta   https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/paul-alberta-obituary?id=54763102 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3PL4ty_r84 https://www.jazzhistorydatabase.com/content/musicians/alberta_paul/bio.php     TRIO   This week's interview guest: AMY McGLOTHLIN   Dr. Amy McGlothlin is a saxophonist, bagpiper, conductor and educator who has performed throughout the United States and Europe. She performs solo and chamber music with a variety of groups. Dr. McGlothlin is a Yamaha Artist Educator, a D'Addario Artist and Rovner Products Ambassador. A versatile musician, Dr. McGlothlin performs with a diverse group of artists including Pharos Quartet and Triage. She is an avid participant in the marching arts and has served on the staff of the University of Florida Gator Marching Band, as well as the Dracut (MA) High School Marching Band, and was the visual designer for the Andover (MA) High School Marching Band. She has led ensembles on tours in the United States, Scotland and Ireland and was the organizer and founder of the Salem State University Saxophone and Woodwind Day clinics for secondary school students. As a conductor, Dr. McGlothlin leads the concert and jazz ensembles at Fitchburg State University where she is the Director of Bands. She has been a guest conductor of the North Andover High School Wind Ensemble and Concert Band in MA, the NH Middle Level Honors Saxophone Ensemble, the Stone Bridge High School Wind Ensemble in VA, the Quabbin Valley Music Educators Honors Band and the MMEA Northeastern District Junior Honors Band. Dr. McGlothlin is an Assistant Professor at Fitchburg State University and is the musical director of Clan MacPherson Pipes and Drums of Lawrence, MA. An active educator, she gives masterclasses to chamber groups, soloists and ensembles throughout the United States.   https://www.mcglothlinmusic.com/ https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/faculty-profiles/amy-mcglothlin https://www.yamaha.com/artists/amymcGlothlin.html     FOLLOW US!   BandWagon RSS feed: feed.podbean.com/heyband/feed.xml BandWagon website: heyband.podbean.com BandWagon on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555170345309 Rob ("HammertonMedia") on Facebook: facebook.com/HammertonMedia Rob on X/Twitter: twitter.com/DrRob8487   SUBSCRIBE TO BANDWAGON!   https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/eg706GUVzixV   SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK!   Email: heybandwagon@yahoo.com Voicemail: speakpipe.com/HeyBandWagon

On the 2023 finale of My Little Underground, Katherine Rye Jewell; Fitchburg State University professor, historian, and author is on the show talking up her new book, Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio. Listen as Professor Jewell and myself discuss our shared experience in college radio, the evolving identity of the medium, diversity issues, the punk origins of Newbury Comics, plus the important influence Long Island had on Hip Hop. Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio is a must read for anyone who is into history, music, college radio, and broadcasting in general!  ---- Connect with Katherine Rye Jewell:  Twitter: @katisjewell  Instagram + Threads: @katejewell  Bluesky: @katejewell.bsky.social  Connect with My Little Underground: Instagram, Threads, Twitter: @mlupod Buy Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469677255/live-from-the-underground/ #mlupod  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mlupod/support

This week guest Kate Jewell stops by to talk about one of the more interesting John Cusack performances in the film High Fidelity. This movie features some phenomenal performances by Cusack, Jack Black, Todd Louiso, and one very weird Tim Robbins. We also talk about Kate's new book Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio. This might be in your Top 5 favorite episodes ever.About our guest:Katherine Rye Jewell is Professor of History at Fitchburg State University, where she teaches modern U.S. history. She is a historian of the business and politics of culture in the twentieth-century United States. Her book, Dollars for Dixie: Business and the Transformation of Conservatism in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge Studies on the American South) (Cambridge University Press, 2017), explored the intersection of southern culture and politics through industrialists' responses to the New DealShe turns attention to another kind of business in her new book, Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio,  from the University of North Carolina Press. Taking aim at the informal spaces that shaped the music industry since the 1970s, Jewell uncovers how college DJs confronted the politics of culture, higher education, and identity.

College radio is a vibe, a nexus for taste making, and a place that forges bonds among students and community members, argues Fitchburg State University history professor Katherine Rye Jewell in her new book, “Live from the Underground: A history of college radio.”

In this episode Hettie V. Williams is in conversation with Dr. Ben Railton about the concept of critical patriotism. Dr. Williams is the director of the Trotter Institute at UMass Boston and Railton is Professor of English Studies at Fitchburg State University a public institution in Fitchburg Massachusetts. He is also the author of Of Thee I Sing: The Contested History of American Patriotism (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021) in which he claims that there are four competing concepts of American patriotism including critical, active, mythic, and celebratory. Railton argues that critical patriotism is the type of patriotism operationalized to “move the nation closer to its ideals” through critique and highlighting the “nation's shortcomings” or flaws. African Americans he further contends have been central to this history of critical patriotism from the acts of Crispus Attucks during the American Revolution to the writings of James Baldwin in the mid-twentieth century. Railton identifies several Black Bostonians as practitioners of these four types of patriotism including Attucks, Phillis Wheatley, Elizabeth Freeman (MumBet), and David Walker. For more about Railton's book click here Of Thee I Sing and another example of Black critical patriotism here Black Critical Patriotism and on the tourist site he mentions click here The Black Heritage Trail #BlackBostonians #BlackFreedom #BlackCriticalPatriots 

Join Travis Condon and Kat Deal on the road at Fitchburg State University located at 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg with Professor Michael Greenwood, PhD Chair of the Business Department. Tune in to hear how Dr. Greenwood's passion for business and leadership helped bring the Community Leadership Institute program back to the Chamber. Learn how Dr. Greenwood and Kat create a space where the future leaders of our region learn to lead with compassion and caring.  #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #massachusetts #northcentralmassachusetts #community #leadership #CLI #communityleadershipinstitute #leading #leaders #northcentralleaders #motivation #inspiration #leadershipcoach #leadershiptraining #leadershipskills #leadershipcoaching #consciousleadership #leadershiplessons #leadership101

Margie Breault is a woman on a mission, a mother of three with her hands full and her heart even fuller. She is deeply committed to giving back to her community, with a strong passion for entrepreneurship, DEI&B, LGBTQ+, and women's rights. Margie actively volunteers and serves on the Fund Development Committee for Girls on the Run, Worcester County. She also holds a position on the board of the Central Massachusetts Conference for Women and dedicates her time as a mentor for entrepreneurs in EforAll programs. With a diverse background in various practices such as energy medicine, flow coaching, and crystal healing, Margie is a lifelong student, learning from respected instructors like Lisa Ishwari Murphy and receiving guidance from root teachers at Power and Grace Yoga, SvaHa Yoga, and Synergy of Sound Academy. Additionally, she has had the privilege of being mentored by Nicole Peppin from Light of One Hundred Thousand Suns. Margie is currently undergoing training to teach classes, adding to her extensive knowledge. She holds a bachelor's degree in human services with a minor in philosophy from Fitchburg State University, leadership training through WRCC, and certification in entrepreneurship and business life coaching from the CPD-accredited Transformational Academy. With over six years of experience working with businesses and teams, Margie possesses a deep understanding of both microcosmic and macrocosmic business systems. Rooted in mentorship and a spirit of exploration, Margie is dedicated to leadership through service, ensuring she meets her clients where they are. She utilizes her wisdom and practices to assist others in their growth through her business endeavors and as a cohost on the radio show "Now I Thrive with Armida and Margie" on Unity Radio. Margie strives to embody and exemplify her values in every space she occupies. Episode Highlights: Working in energy medicine. (1:23) The power of unification and harmony. (6:06) Shifting your awareness. (11:32) You can take it or leave it. (15:07) Natural law is like bonpo pre-religion. (20:38) Natural Law of vibration. (22:12) How to recenter yourself. (27:59) Connecting with the planet. (32:33) Resiliency is the recipe for continuous success. (37:04) "Self-care is crucial for effectively caring for others. If your cup is empty, you won't be able to show up and support others in the way you intend. Prioritize filling your cup first and ensure it's overflowing with energy and abundance." Resources: Facebook

Lisa Lane McCarty is the Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Police Academy at Fitchburg State University (FSU) in Fitchburg, MA.  A strikingly unique model for police training, this program engages CJ students from their freshman year and continues through their senior year.  After graduation, they continue to an on-campus academy, a bit shorter than most, since other coursework has been completed over the previous 4 years.  Students also earn credits towards a Master's degree and many continue at FSU for an MCJ!  Graduates of police training and FSU are sought-after candidates in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  Lisa Lane McCarty has been a practitioner in criminal justice for more than 30 years.    She served as a Victim Advocate for prosecutor's offices and municipal police agencies.  A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Lisa has worked for the Municipal Police Training Committee for decades.  We talked about the clash of culture between police training and academia, the value of civilian professional staff in agencies, and the role of victim advocates in police agencies. The FSU - MPTC police academy is an interstring and successful model.  We discussed the difficulties and successes of police training in an academic setting. Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

 In this episode we celebrate Avram's 100th birthday by listening to What Time Is It  a never before published Avram Davidson story!  One of his best! We sit down with Ben Railton a Professor of English Studies and Coordinator of American Studies at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. He is the author of five previous books, most recently We the People: The 500-Year Battle over Who is American (also in the American Ways series). His public scholarly efforts also include the daily AmericanStudies blog, the monthly Considering History column for the Saturday Evening Post, and contributions to many other online conversations including HuffPost and We're History.  

In episode 9 we sit down with WHS Film Festival legend Carl "CJ" Tempesta. We discuss his time in the Walpole Film Festival, his thoughts on film school, and what he has been up to post-graduation from Fitchburg State University's film program. Carl's Instagram - @carl.tempesta To learn more about the Walpole Film Festival check out our website www.whsfilmfestival.com

Eddy Dacius host the Divine Purpose Podcast. DPPodcast is a platform for healthy conversations, interviews, and interactions with callers. We all have different opinions; however, the truth is the ultimate mediator. SPECIAL GUEST Joshua B. Spero, Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies/2000) and Professor of International Relations at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts, United States. Before transitioning to academia, He served in the U.S Government from 1988-2000, particularly from 1994-2000, as a senior civilian strategic and scenario planner (Joint Chiefs of Staff, J5 Directorate for Strategic Plans and Policy/European and NATO Division), shaping US-Partnership for Peace (PfP) and NATO-PfP policy, and PfP's operational and programmatic implementation. For further information, see:  https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academ....   THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! -------------------------------STAY CONNECTED ---------------------------

Growing NS Builders with Content and QualityNick Schiffer started NS Builders in 2014, but his story begins much earlier. Even as a kid, he loved working with his hands—tinkering with a bike, building a mini-empire with Lincoln Logs, figuring out how to put things back together after ripping them apart. At age 11, Nick was already working in his Dad's fencing business. Attending a vocational school marked a turning point—two classes, in particular, would profoundly impact Nick's career path. Cabinet making and house carpentry shop fueled his passion for all things construction, and from then on, Nick knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life—build houses. Really amazing houses. After graduating from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor's degree in Construction Technology/Management, it was time to leave the family business (not an easy decision). Accepting a job in Boston for a big company, Nick soon worked his way up to assistant project manager, completely immersing himself in the various aspects of construction management. Nick wasn't letting go of his dream—to own his own business—and he worked at night on his own side projects, gaining experience through trial and error, discovering how to juggle multiple jobs effectively, and the financial side of running the show. He held himself and his work to the highest level and refused to settle for less. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Growing NS Builders with Content and Quality with Nick Shiffer. Connect with Nick online at https://www.nsbuilders.com/ (NS Builders) and https://www.nickschiffer.com/my-story (Nick Shiffer), and find him on https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube (YouTube), https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ (Instagram), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickschiffer/ (LinkedIn). Referenced in this Episodehttps://www.eventcreate.com/e/contractorcoalitionsummit (Contractor Coalition Summit) Please visit Our Platform Sponsorshttp://arcat.com/podcast (Detailed) is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at http://arcat.com/podcast (ARCAT.com/podcast). http://entrearchitect.com/Freshbooks (Freshbooks) is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at http://entrearchitect.com/Freshbooks (EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks). Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. Graphisoft + EntreArchitect https://graphisoft.com/us/entrearchitect/ (Archicad BIM) software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at https://graphisoft.com/us/entrearchitect/ (EntreArchitect + Graphisoft) for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.

Conrad Henri Roy III, was an American teenager who died by suicide at the age of 18. His girlfriend, 17-year-old Michelle Carter, encouraged him in text messages to kill himself. The case was the subject of a notable investigation and involuntary manslaughter trial in Massachusetts, colloquially known as the "texting suicide case." Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter involved scores of text messages, emails, and phone calls recorded between Carter and Roy in the leadup to his death, in which Carter repeatedly texted Roy to kill himself. Roy had seen numerous mental health professionals and had been prescribed psychiatric medication. The case raised questions pertaining to the nature and limits of criminal responsibility. Lawrence Moniz, the judge assigned to Carter's criminal trial, concluded that Carter wanted Roy dead and that her words coerced him to kill himself. Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, chiefly on the basis of her final phone call in which she ordered a scared Roy to go back inside his truck as it filled with carbon monoxide.Roy was born on September 12, 1995, in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. He worked with his father, grandfather, and uncle for several years in his family's marine salvage business, Tucker-Roy Marine Towing and Salvage, Inc., in the New England area. In the Spring of 2014, he earned his captain's license from the Northeast Maritime Institute by completing three months of night classes.[5] In June 2014 he graduated on the Honor Roll (highest grades) from Old Rochester Regional High School (ORR) in Mattapoisett. He was a high school athlete who played baseball, rowed crew, and ran track. He graduated with a 3.88 GPA and was accepted to Fitchburg State University to study business, which he never attended.Carter and Conrad Roy met in Florida in 2012 while each had been visiting relatives. After this initial encounter, they saw each other in person again only a handful of times over the course of two years, despite having lived only about 35 miles (56 km) away from each other. Instead, they mostly exchanged text messages and emails.According to court documents, Roy had allegedly been physically hit by his father and verbally abused by his grandfather. He attempted suicide in October 2012, after the divorce of his parents. After learning that he was planning to kill himself, Carter repeatedly discouraged him in 2012 and 2014, and encouraged him to "get professional help". However, her attitude changed in July 2014, when she started thinking that it would be a "good thing to help him die". In June, Roy texted Carter suggesting they act like Romeo and Juliet, later checking to make sure she understood that meant they had to each killed themselves.Here's how and where you can find Homicide Worldwide Podcast.To help support the show, find us on Patreon: patreon.com HWW is now on Discord: https://discord.gg/F9cMyf7JFJTo our amazing listeners. If you are listening to us on apple podcasts? (and even if your'e not) Please! take few minutes and leave a 5 ⭐️ review. It'll really help out the show. If you have a show suggestion? please email us at: homicideworldwidepodcast@gmail.comAnd you can always find us on twitter: https://twitter.com/HWWP10HWW is now on: YOUTUBEThank you for your continued support of Homicide Worldwide PodcastSupport the show

Melissa Fetterhoff is the President and CEO of the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce and the volunteer President of the Ayer Rotary Club. For over 20 years, Melissa has worked with hundreds of businesses, legislators, and regional leaders to improve the economic vitality of Nashoba Valley by focusing on economic development, public policies, member services, and other activities that contribute to a vibrant business climate. She holds a degree in Mathematics from Fitchburg State University and received the IOM Graduate Recognition from the Professional Development Program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management. Melissa joins me today to discuss the economic vitality of Nashoba Valley two years after the COVID-19 pandemic and her predictions for the future of business and local economic development. We discuss the nationwide staffing shortage and what many businesses and organizations believe is the root cause of the shortage. We discuss how staffing shortages have significantly impacted businesses in every industry and the steps they have taken to adjust to working with a reduced workforce. We discuss how businesses are navigating the supply chain crisis and the creative strategies they're using to keep their businesses open. We discuss how public policies and proposed tax increases are impacting local businesses and what business owners can do to help their employees better understand how these policies may impact their lifestyles. We also discuss why it's crucial for business owners to communicate with their local legislators on how public policies and proposed taxes can impact their local economy. “We need to communicate with our legislators.” - Melissa Fetterhoff This week on Political Contessa: Melissa's predictions for the future of business and economic vitality in Nashoba Valley What many organizations believe is the cause of today's nationwide staffing shortage How businesses have been impacted by staffing shortages The steps businesses have taken to adjust to a reduced workforce Navigating the supply chain crisis How public policies and proposed tax increases can impact businesses and their employees Why business owners need to communicate with local legislators about economic issues Connect with Melissa Fetterhoff: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Website Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on LinkedIn Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on Instagram Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on Twitter Melissa Fetterhoff on LinkedIn Melissa Fetterhoff on Twitter Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you've ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you're ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May we have your attention please….May is almost here - which means we have our final push of episode releases as we wrap up our Season 3 in the first week of June… We've got some updates and some exciting courses coming up -Subscriber Perks ProgramThe subscriber perks program is up and running, and holy moly has it been a blast connecting with so many of you in the members only community. If you are already an SLP Nerdcast subscriber head on over to your Nerdcast Dashboard and in your menu you should see a Subscriber Community link. If you haven't already, pop in and leave us a note, or ask a question about just about anything. A lot of our podcast guests are also members of this community so you can tag one of us or an available guest to ask a question or get more information. It's been so great to see you all connecting with one another. If you aren't a subscriber yet you should definitely consider it. Our subscribers get unlimited access to ASHA CEUs, plus access to this private community where we regularly post freebies, discounts, and other exclusive content / material. You get 25% off your first year of membership - sign up today.May 2nd, 2022Podcast Course: The Building Blocks of Private PracticeWe are excited to welcome Krista Covell-Pierson, who is an OT, onto the podcast to discuss all things private practice. This course reviews marketing strategies for private practice as well as strategies for maintaining HIPAA compliance. This course also describes limitations of different funding sources and the importance of personal development in private practice.Register HereMay 9th, 2022Podcast Course: Communication & Complex Medical Needs with Dr. Margaret BaumanWe are excited to welcome two colleagues that we worked with years ago in an outpatient clinic - Dr. Margaret Bauman and Jennifer Leighton, a fellow SLP. In this episode we cover the importance of considering physical well being and pain management in individuals with complex communication needs. Through stories of her clinical experiences with struggling patients, Dr. Bauman describes several scenarios within which a child's change in behavior was an indication of an underlying condition of pain or illness that was not obvious.Register HereMay 16th, 2022Podcast Course: What's Changed in Stuttering TherapyIn this episode we welcome Dr. Scott Yarus of Stuttering Therapy Resources onto the show. In this episode Scott reviews updated research related to stuttering therapy, and as usual, the resources of Stuttering Therapy Resources do not disappoint. Register HereMay 23rd, 2022Podcast Course: Complex Airway Management with Dr. Lindsay GriffinIn this episode, Dr. Lindsay Griffin returns to walk us through components of complex airway management. Not only does she drop the science, she drops some really great cautionary tales as well.Register HereMay 30th, 2022Podcast Course: Telehealth for dysphagia: Is it safe and evidence-based?This episode was just - wow. Dr. Georgia Malandraki joins us in this episode to talk about something we didn't even know was possible: dysphagia management over telehealth. Georgia walks us through multiple aspects of this service delivery model, including issues related to safety and evidence based practices. Register HereJune 6th, 2022Podcast Course: Selecting Speech Treatment Targets that Optimize GainsIn this hearty episode, we had the opportunity to welcome Kelly Vess onto our show to walk us through the process of selecting appropriate treatment targets. She went into detail and enthusiastically outlines the complexity approach to speech sound intervention. She also emphasizes how to get the most out of our speech therapy sessions using this approach.Register HereWhat's next?We are looking ahead to the summer, which is the time when we record all of our episodes for next season. This summer we are also running our SLP Masterclass Complex Pediatric Evaluations in Speech-Language Pathology and the waitlist for that course is open! It's a 4 week course being offered for 1.5 ASHA CEUs with an optional 1 graduate level credit through Fitchburg State University. The course is going to do a deep dive in how to conduct thorough and complex speech and language evaluations for our most complex learners, especially when standard scores don't tell us exactly what we need to know. We will review many different kinds of assessment strategies as well as documentation needs in pediatric assessments. The course is only 4 weeks long, running from July 1st to July 30th. All the work is self-paced with weekly deadlines, and there are no live session requirements - it's all asynchronous so you can work around your own schedule. Get on the waitlist today if you are interested - seats are limited and the waitlist gets first dibs PLUS a discount.

Michael talks with DeMisty Bellinger about learning to read early, taking the love of a literature to a phD, the development of her forthcoming novel NEW TO LIBERTY, her poetry collection PECULIAR HERITAGE, the degree to which all writing is personal, coming to the page to write a poem, writing from reading, and more.DeMisty Bellinger is the author of the chapbook Rubbing Elbows (Finishing Line Press), the poetry collection Peculiar Heritage (Mason Jar Press), and the forthcoming  novel New to Liberty (Unnamed Press), which is now available for preorder. Besides writing, she is a poetry editor at Malarkey Books, an alumni reader at Prairie Schooner, and a professor at Fitchburg State University.Podcast theme: DJ Garlik & Bertholet's "Special Sause" used with permission from Bertholet.

College radio has long been known as the weird, wacky signals on the left of the FM dial offering music that would never be mainstream. But this wasn't always the case—and moreover, even at stations exemplifying musical adventurousness and the community potential of college signals, institutional constraints loomed. In this talk, Katherine Jewell delves into the history of WMBR at MIT from the 1960s to the 1980s to explore how this station, with a license held by an independent non-profit corporation, built a meaningful community institution despite transformations within the university, its student body and organizations, as well as regulatory changes regarding noncommercial radio and the music industry's shifting business model. DJs debated and embraced the democratic obligations of their signal, particularly their commitment to diversity of sound. But achieving these lofty goals often proved complicated given the need to construct a program that appealed to and served many audiences in a fluctuating radio market. Despite these limits, college radio's history can offer much to consider in considering how to pursue democratic media and community connection in the twenty-first century. Katherine Rye Jewell, Ph.D., is a historian writing about the history of college radio, including her forthcoming book, tentatively titled Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio from University of North Carolina Press. Her research on college radio is at the center of two additional book projects currently in progress. She is the author of Dollars for Dixie: Business and the Transformation of Conservatism in the Twentieth Century, published by Cambridge University Press (New York) in 2017. Her work has appeared in The American Historian, the Washington Post, among other scholarly publications. A graduate of Vanderbilt University (BA, 2001) and Boston University (MA, 2005; Ph.D., 2010), she studies the business and politics of culture. She is currently Associate Professor of History at Fitchburg State University, where she received the Fitchburg State University Faculty Research Award in 2018, and a year-long visiting fellowship from the University of Connecticut Humanities Institute.

It's February…The shortest month of all… and the coldest depending on where you are… For us Nerdcasters it's also one of the busiest! We have an amazing lineup for the month of February (and March too). Check it out!Call for Papers is Open!We are passionate about distributing knowledge, and we feel strongly that knowledge does not have to come from researchers. Working clinicians have so much to share with our community. With that in mind, just a reminder that our call for papers is still open! We've heard from several of you, and we are so thrilled to welcome you onto our show for Season 4. If you have something to teach your community, we encourage you to submit a topic and come onto the show and discuss it with us. The call for papers is analogue to a traditional conference. You will need a title, learning objectives, description, and a few references. Check out this link to learn more and submit!February 10th, 2022FREE Webinar: Goal Writing and Progress Monitoring in Complex Communicators: A Brief Intro We remember times early in our career when it felt just impossible to take data on our clients. In particular I remember one day I was scheduled to take some data on a student for an upcoming meeting and I saw them in a group setting. That day in group I had one student playing with the blinds in the office I was in, one student trying to rip up my therapy materials, and two students who were legit hitting each other. There was zero way I was going to take data that day. Monitoring the progress of our students and clients can be SO HARD, especially in our more complex communicators. And how can we even talk about progress monitoring without goal writing? These two concepts go hand in hand and influence each other so much. It wasn't until we took multiple graduate level courses after our masters degrees in data collection and measurement that we finally felt that we cracked the nut on how to take good data efficiently without compromising the connection with our students.We have an SLP Masterclass coming up on progress monitoring and goal writing, but we wanted to help as many people as possible and if you've been around the Nerdcast table a while you know we hate it when knowledge lives behind paywalls. So, we are hosting a FREE webinar on February 10th, 2022 to discuss progress monitoring and goal writing for your students. It's from 7:00 to 7:30 PM EST and free to attend. The recording will be available on our YouTube channel forever, so if you can't make it you can catch the information there. There will be an optional $6 ASHA CEU processing fee for those of you who'd like to earn ASHA CEUs for attending. Register hereFebruary 11th, 2022Early Bird Registration Opens: SLP Masterclass: Goal Writing and Progress Monitoring in Complex CommunicatorsSpace is limited to 30 participants! If you are interested we encourage you to get on the waitlist for first come first serve access to this course. It's four weeks long, from March 30th to April 30th. It can be completed completely on your own time - there are no live event requirements. it's a self paced course within weekly modules. It's being offered for 1.5 ASHA CEUs through with the option for 1 graduate level credit through Fitchburg State University. Register NowFebruary 19th, 2022Third Annual Podconference: SLP LiveSLP Live is here! And it couldn't be more in line with our mission - to break barriers in continuing education. We started SLP Nerdcast because we were so tired of the status quo of continuing ed - high pricing, traveling to conferences, and let's face it - huge companies profiting off of keeping knowledge behind a paywall. It shouldn't be so difficult - or expensive - to get knowledge that helps us be the best clinicians possible. Our mission is to change the field of continuing education and create PD that is convenient, helpful, and affordable. As SLPs our jobs are stressful. It should be easy for us to gain the knowledge we need to be the best clinicians we can be. We don't need the added stress of expensive conference pricing, traveling, and crowding into tiny conference rooms hoping for a chance to hear our favorite speakers.We teamed up with Speechie Side Up to co-host the third annual SLP Live Podconference, a podcast based conference that is affordable and convenient. . There is lineup of six incredible speakers to cover a range of topics, including neurodiversity, AAC, dyslexia, childhood apraxia of speech, and putting research to practice.SLP Live takes place on February 19th, 2022. The recorded podcourses will be FREE to listen to, with a small fee to earn a certificate or ASHA CEUs, attend the live event on February 19, 2022, or watch the webinars. The podcast courses that are part of the conference will release on February 21st, 2022, the Monday after the conference. Early Bird Registration is open until February 9th, 2022. Pay $29 to get access to ASHA CEUs and access to a private Facebook community, a playbook & episode transcriptions, course completion certificates, and ASHA CE reporting. You'll also get access to the courses until April 19th, 2022. There's also an option to upgrade to an All Access Pass that gets you access to a VIP Lounge with vendor perks and discounts AND Full membership access to Tassel Learning & SLP Nerdcast for 3 months. Use the code gettheworm22 to get early bird pricing and the discount before February 9th! Can't make the live event? No problem. Recordings will be available through April 19th, 2022.Register HereFebruary 21st, 2022Podcast Course: Putting Self-Care into Action to Prevent Burnout in the Helping ProfessionsWe had the chance to welcome Dr. Julie Slowiak onto our show. Julie is a researcher who studies burnout in helping professions. After the two years that we have had, the concept of burnout is so relevant - we all feel it. Julie walks us through how science views burnout, what we can do about it, and more importantly, how we can advocate to our employers to prevent burnout.Register HereFebruary 28th, 2022Podcast Course: A Crucial Alliance: SLPs and Mental Health ProfessionalsWe were joined by an old friend, Beverly Montgomery, who came to talk to us about the critical importance of collaboration with mental health professionals. She also reviewed the purposes and benefits of interprofessional collaboration, interprofessional education, and interprofessional practice. Beverly was a wealth of information, talking us through a decision making process for making mental health referrals and identifying collaborative mental health partners.Register HereWhat's Next?Stay tuned for more great stuff in the next few months, including our SLP Masterclass on Goal Writing and Progress Monitoring offered for a whopping 1.5 ASHA CEUs, courses related to the research to practice gap, developmental language disorder, and a webinar on allyship and neurodiversity. Follow us on social media for regular updates and announcements, and if you feel so inclined, leave us a review on your podcast player - it means the world to us! Write in anytime - we love hearing from all of you.__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! 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Kristen Link is an Executive Public Speaking Coach and storyteller in Silicon Valley. After earning a computer science degree from Fitchburg State University, she began her career in Silicon Valley at Hewlett Packard, she began in technical roles and sales and marketing before moving into leadership training. Her varied jobs often included conveying technical information to non-technical audiences. The skills she learned about storytelling and simplifying information are the foundation of what I share with Double Forte's clients. She works with global business leaders at Amazon, eBay, Intuit, Palo Alto Networks, Stanford Graduate School of Business, TEDx San Francisco, The Hershey Company, VMware, Zoom, etc. She offers workshops, one-on-one coaching, and team coaching. Kristin can often be found deeply listening to her clients, honored to hear their stories, and helping them create meaningful change. What you will learn in this episode: How to lead with the conclusion to hook your audience fast Focus on the impact of your story, what's the big take-away How to become more confident when public speaking or presenting Stop using jargon and acronyms – tips and practices to get rid of them Why technical talk doesn't belong in your presentation or pitch technical Why you should attempt to answer questions with a clear headline Resources: Website: https://kristinlinkcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinlink1/

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereUpdate: This episode was recorded about 6 months before it was released. In that time several resources become available that we wanted to include as part of the show notes and resource list. This is a great example of how quickly resources can change and how important it is for us as clinicians to shift our thinking and stay on top of newly published work and resources! The updated resources are as follows:There is now a published voice questionnaire for non-binary folx:Shefcik, G., Tsai, P. (2021). Voice-related experience of nonbinary individuals (VENI) development and validity. Journal of Voice, published online 01/28/21. DOI: :https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.12.037The Trans Voice Initiative is an organization that seeks to open the gates for intersectional trans leadership in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, and ultimately drastically improve the quality of care to the transgender community. You can learn more about their work at www.transvoiceinitiative.com or on social media channels at @transvoiceinitiative.Transplaining has launched a 3 graduate credit course in partnership with Fitchburg State University on Intersectional Cultural Responsiveness in Speech and Language Pathology. It's being offered for for 3 graduate level credits and ! That's an automatic ACE award! You can find more information on transplaining.info. There is also a new site that our episode guest, AC Goldberg, Ph. D., CCC-SLP, is developing for this work, thecreditsinstitute.com. CREDIT stands for Culturally Responsive Education Diversity & Inclusion Training. Episode SummaryThe voice is like a fingerprint-a source of identity and an instrument used for not just communication, but connection. For some, this fingerprint does not align with other elements of their identity, motivating them to take on the hard work of forming new voice “habits” to reach their goals. In this episode, SLP's Barb Worth and AC Goldberg return to the podcast to share their perspective on how best to support individuals who are seeking gender aligning voice intervention. Tune in to explore tangible and compassionate evaluation and intervention strategies that are client-centered, culturally competent, and evidence-based. You'll get a refresher on the larynx and the vocal process, as well as some helpful reminders on the importance of helping clients reach their goals, not yours, or those of society at large.Learn more about AC and Barb here.Course AccommodationsThe transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at ceu@slpnerdcast.comLearning OutcomesIdentify at least two steps you can take towards cultural and clinical competency in the area of gender-affirming voice and communication training. Describe at least two components of a gender-affirming voice and communication evaluation.Describe at least three potential therapy targets areas for a client receiving gender-affirming voice and communication training.References: Adler, R. (2017). The SLP as counselor for the transgender client. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(10), 92–101. https://doi.org/10.1044/persp2.SIG10.92Adler, R., Hirsch, S., & Pickering, J. (Eds.). (2018). Voice and communication therapy for the transgender/gender diverse client: A comprehensive clinical guide (3rd ed.). San Diego, CA: Plural.American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2016). Code of ethics [Ethics]. Retrieved from www.asha.org/policy/American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2017). Issues in ethics: Cultural and linguistic competence. Retrieved from www.asha.org/Practice/ethics/Cultural-and-Linguistic-Competence/Carew, L., Dacakis, G., & Oates, J. (2007). The effectiveness of oral resonance therapy on the perception of femininity of voice in male-to-female transsexuals. Journal of Voice, 21,591–603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2006.05.005Dacakis, G., Davies, S. The Transwomen Voice Questionnaire (Formerly TVQ MTF) ). (2012) Retrieved from: http://www.shelaghdavies.com/questionnaire/Dacakis, G., Davies, S., Oates, J. M., Douglas, J. M., & Johnston, J. R. (2013). Development and preliminary evaluation of the Transsexual Voice Questionnaire for male-to-female transsexuals. Journal of Voice, 27, 312–320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2012.11.005Dacakis, G., Oates, J. M., & Douglas, J. M. (2017b). Further evidence of the construct validity of the Transsexual Voice Questionnaire (TVQMtF) using principal components analysis. Journal of Voice, 31, 142–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2016.07.001Davies, S. (2017). The evidence behind the practice: A review of WPATH suggested guidelines in transgender voice and communication. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(10), 64–73. https://doi.org/10.1044/persp2.SIG10.64Davies, S., Papp, V., & Antoni, C. (2015). Voice and communication for gender nonconforming individuals: Giving voice to the person inside. International Journal of Transgenderism, 1, 117–159. https://doi.org/10.1080/15532739.2015.1075931Gender Spectrum Voice and Communication (Private Facebook Group) 2021 Goldberg, AC., (2019). Our transgender language choices make all the differences The ASHA Leader, 24(4). .https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.FMP.24042019.6Hancock, A. B., & Garabedian, L. M. (2013). Transgender voice and communication treatment: A retrospective chart review of 25 cases. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 45, 313–324. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-6984.2012.00185.xHirsch, S. (2017). Combining voice, speech science and art approaches to resonant challenges in transgender voice and communication training. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(10), 74–82. https://doi.org/10.1044/persp2.SIG10.74Mills, M., Stoneham, G. (2017). The voice book for trans and non-binary people. London: Jessica Kingsley. World Professional Association for Transgender Health. (2011). Standards of care for the health of transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people (7th version). Retrieved from https://www.wpath.org/media/cms/Documents/Web%20Transfer/SOC/Standards%20of%20Care%20V7%20-%202011%20WPATH.pdf Disclosures:AC Goldberg financial disclosures: AC is employed full time as an speech pathologist working primarily in gender voice modifcation and is the founder and co-owner of transplaining.info AC Goldberg non-financial disclosures: AC is a person of transgender experience, which gives me (him) personal perspective. Barb Worth financial disclosures: Barb is a Clinical and Academic InstructorCommunication Sciences and Disorders at Emerson College. She instructs students in the delivery of voice services to all populations. Barb Worth non-financial disclosures: Barb has a decade of experience working with the TGNC population.Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.Time Ordered Agenda:15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures25 minutes: Review steps you can take towards cultural and clinical competency in the area of gender-affirming voice and communication training15 minutes: Descriptions of components of a gender-affirming voice and communication evaluation10 minutes: Descriptions of potential therapy targets areas for a client receiving gender-affirming voice and communication training5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Join Courtney and Chris Margolin for a sit down with DeMisty D. Bellinger, author of Peculiar Heritage (Mason Jar Press), for a conversation about passions, process, pitfalls, and poetry! DeMisty D. Bellinger is the author of the poetry collections Rubbing Elbows (Finishing Line Press, 2017) and Peculiar Heritage (Mason Jar Press, 2021), and the forthcoming novel New to Liberty (Unnamed Press, 2022). A graduate of the MFA program at Southampton College and the PhD program at the University of Nebraska, DeMisty is now poetry editor with Porcupine Literary and with Malarkey Books, and she teaches creative writing at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. You can find her online at demistybellinger.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Imagine walking the same, 365-mile, clockwise, circuitous route – passing through the same two dozen towns at the same hour – every 34 days, like clockwork. Imagine wearing the same leather outfit, that you sewed yourself from discarded leather pieces, and sleeping in caves. That's just what The Leatherman did in Connecticut and New York in the 1880s. He was beloved by everyone who got the chance to see him. Who was he? Why did he do it? New England folklore expert Michael Hoberman, a professor of American Literature at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts who has written about The Leatherman, helps us unravel some of these questions.

You asked, and we listened. Research tells us that as SLPs we rely heavily on standardized assessments, even though the samples are often biased. Not to mention, our complex learners are not represented in these samples. Standardized tests are not designed to measure individual changes in functional communication, so when we use them in assessments for complex learners we often aren't measuring the skills that are meaningful to our clients. So the question becomes - what can we as clinicians do to conduct and write better assessments? How can we measure meaningful skill change in our more complex learners? After a lot of feedback from all of you we decided it was time to offer something with a little more depth, where we can really dive into the practical application of quality assessment skills and measurement. After so much feedback from all of you, our SLP Masterclasses Comprehensive Assessments in speech and language pathology is finally up and running. It's being offered for 1.5 ASHA CEUs AND 1 graduate level credit through our partnership with Fitchburg State University. The course is four weeks long and all asynchronous, which means you can learn on your own time. The course starts on October 13th but registration closes NEXT WEEK on September 29th 2021! If you can't make it this go around don't worry, we will open it again, but make sure you sign up on the waitlist to give you early access next time the course opens.If you have more questions or want to learn more, check out the course info page on our website www.slpnerdcast.com. __SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts! Thank you FeedSpot!

E. Dwaine Denmark, Ed Denmark is the recently retired police chief for the Harvard, MA Police Department.  He started his career with Ayer, MA Police Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant.  He served as the Police Chief with the Sterling, MA Police and later with Harvard, MA Police. He served as a police chief for 19 years.  Dr. Denmark received a Bachelor's degree from UMass-Amherst. Hel later completed a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Fitchburg State University.  He continued his studies and earned a Doctor of Arts in Leadership from Franklin Pierce University. Ed provides training at police academies, in-service training and in other countries focused on policing.   

Susie King Taylor was born into slavery in Georgia in 1848. With the help of family members, she was educated and escaped, joining the Union army at the age of 14, to serve ostensibly as a laundress, but in reality as a nurse, teacher, and even musket preparer. In 1902, Taylor published Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33d United States Colored Troops, an autobiography that covers not just her experiences during the Civil War, but also her childhood and her later years. Taylor includes in the work her powerful analysis of race relations at the beginning of 20th Century. Kelly briefly tells Taylor's remarkable story and interviews Ben Railton, Professor of American literature and American Studies at Fitchburg State University, and author of Of Thee I Sing: The Contested History of American Patriotism. Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Episode image: Susie King Taylor,  Published by the subject, 1902 [from a photograph taken earlier]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Public Domain. Transcript available at: https://www.unsunghistorypodcast.com/transcripts/transcript-episode-3.Sources: Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33d United States Colored Troops by Susie King Taylor "Susie King Taylor: An African American Nurse and Teacher in the Civil," Library of Congress  The Susie King Taylor Women's Institute and Ecology Center Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/UnsungHistory) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we speak to Kyle Moody, an associate professor of communications media at Fitchburg State University, about the role that local news played during the pandemic. We also discuss the decline of local news and closures of news outlets in the US over the course of the pandemic, as well as the past decade(s), and the lasting effects that has on local communities, the spread of misinformation, and political participation. What are potential solutions for reviving local news going forward?

Good leaders don't just communicate to inform but to inspire, says Dr. Ethan Becker. In this episode, Ethan shares ways that leaders can develop an effective communication strategy that validates others and gets results. From high-stakes announcements to everyday conversation, Ethan offers practical tips to help leaders better understand their own internal communication signals and styles while crafting a message that resonates with different audiences. ABOUT ETHAN: Dr. Ethan Becker, President, is a second-generation speech coach and trainer with The Speech Improvement Company, the oldest speech coaching firm in the United States. He's the bestselling author of "Mastering Communication at Work: How to Lead, Manage, and Influence" and holds a doctorate in psychology, PhD, from the Harold Able School of social behavior and sciences at Capella University, with a focus on industry and organizations; a second doctorate in humane letters, DHL, from Fitchburg State University; a Masters of Business Administration, MBA, from the school of business and technology at Capella University with a dual focus on International Business Communication and Leadership; and a BS in mass communication. He has coached leaders around the world on ways to communicate with impact.

Optimum Nutrition Athletics Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Dave Harvey, ON Athletics-Regional Athletics Manager, for more information contact dharvey@glanbia.com Follow the podcast on Social Media Twitter- @talk_strength Instagram- @strengthtalkshop1 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjOjkaxSdPA8aha16jey7Ng?view_as=subscriber Rate, Review & Subscribe

Back from a lovely week off, Host Scott M. Graves & Producer Cameron McLeod return to Scotts on the Rocks Politica. On this joyous occasion, we are proud to welcome Bruce Chester as a new Host! Join us on this new, but familiar adventure! Bruce is a faculty member in computer programming at Fitchburg State University, an entrepreneur, actor, musician and a former Republican candidate for MA House of Representatives.

This week Ruth chats with the rockstar authors of The Insanely Awesome Pandemic Playbook: A Humorous Mental Health Guide For Kids, Katharine Covino and Dr. Elizabeth Englander. >> Learn more about The Insanely Awesome Pandemic Playbook Dr. Elizabeth Englander is the founder and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University, a Center which delivers programs, resources, and research for the state of Massachusetts and nationwide. During the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, Dr. Englander's work has focused on helping children and schools promote strong mental health and social relationships in the face of sustained social isolation and rising depression and anxiety in children. During 2020, she authored and published two books, one for schools (When The Kids Come Back) and another for children aged 8-11 years old (The Insanely Awesome Pandemic Playbook: A Humorous Mental Health Guide For Kids), which also features a supplemental guide for teachers and parents. >> Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Englander Katharine Covino is an Assistant Professor of English Studies and teaches writing, literature, and teacher-preparation classes at Fitchburg State University. Her research interests include critical pedagogy, gender, and identity. She has published and presented on a variety of issues related to literacy praxis, entwining theory and practice to support English teachers and learners at all levels in their classrooms. Guided by her interest in promoting critical, collaborative, and reflective pedagogy, she has served for multiple years as a Faculty Mentor at Fitchburg State University. In addition to her work as a teacher, researcher, and mentor, she is also a children's book author. Her latest book, The Insanely Awesome Pandemic Playbook: A Humorous Mental Health Guide For Kids, seeks to support children (and their families) in understanding, processing, and addressing the challenges they are facing due to the pandemic in a funny, accessible, kid-friendly way. >> Connect with Katharine Covino >> Connect with Ruth on Linkedin >> Learn more about Code Wiz

Nurse practitioner Cindy and nurse practitioner Lisa Vasile discuss why they both moved to a functional approach to care for their patients. Using a comprehensive approach, offering education, and providing nutritional support can improve many symptoms that have not been resolved with a conventional approach. It is all too often that both these practitioners see patients after they have gone to several providers previously without getting answers to their health issues. Get more Lyme resources at: https://livingwithlyme.us/  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/Livingwithlyme.us  Check out Pursue Wellness: https://pursuewellness.us/  GUEST BIO Lisa is a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner and the creator and owner of 4 Better Health Functional Medicine practice in Hopkinton MA.    Lisa earned a Bachelor's degree in Science and Nursing from Fitchburg State University and a Master's degree from UMass Graduate School in Nursing with a sub-specialty in Education.  During her 30 year career, she has served as a US Army Nurse for 5 years, taught with the faculty at UMass Graduate School of Nursing, Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and MassBay Community College, worked in and taught OB/Gyn being a part of over 2,000 deliveries and hundreds of prenatal classes.  She has always used movement and nutrition as the key to optimal wellness and vitality for herself, her family and her patients.   Lisa’s enthusiasm for Nutrition and Functional Medicine pushed her to obtain a Post Master's Certification in Holistic Health and Nutrition, Gluten Specialist Practitioner certification and Functional Medicine training through School of Applied Functional Medicine and Institute for Functional Medicine.   Lisa is a preceptor for NP students in her practice, supports Functional Medicine students as moderator for a global online functional medicine school and mentors other NPs, PAs and MDs through shadowing and mentorship programs.  Her passion has brought her two health segment interviews with CNN, as well as many cable and radio shows. Lisa is passionate about moving her body using a combination of gym, weight training, yoga, and walking daily. She knows the health power of joy and overall peace and uses regular grateful and meditation practices. She has been married for 27 years and has three grown children (19, 19, and 24).  She presents regularly to inspire and empower the community and practitioners about Functional Medicine's deeper healing potential and to debunk the concept that "it's normal (or acceptable) to feel crappier as we age".  She is passionate to change the paradigm of feeling "FINE" for the expectation that we can feel "VIBRANT" and to share the power health when focusing on "Vitamin P and Vitamin J"  (Passion and Joy). Website  https://www.4betterhealthmedicine.com/ PH 508-625-1807 F 508- 625- 1162 Email Info@4Betterhealthmedicine.com Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/4BetterHealth Instagram @4bhfunctionalmedicine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-vasile-a595a266/ SHOW NOTES: What does a functional approach mean? How is it different from conventional medicine? Why is this approach personalized? The approach requires a partnership that is not a typical patient-provider one.

Matt Kelly in the recliner has Scott Sperone join him for some friendly conversation, talking about his (Coach Sperone) process as a First Year Head Football Coach at Fitchburg State University amid the pandemic and what he will instill within the program and is players.

Cutternation Podcast #98 - Juan Rivera Juan is currently the coach of the 11U and 16U Antonelli Baseball teams. He has extensive knowledge of the recruiting process and developing players for college baseball, as he spent six years coaching in college. Rivera was the pitching coach at Fitchburg State University where his pitching staff posted a 3.96 earned run average and broke multiple school records. During his time there, he was also responsible for scouting opposing offenses and recruiting potential student-athletes. He was also an assistant coach at Eastern Nazarene College for two seasons and responsible for developing their infielders and outfielders. He was most recently the pitching coach for Gordon College. Juan currently also coaches varsity baseball at St. John's Prep. As a player, he is a graduate of Eastern Nazarene College where he spent his time split between pitching and playing the outfield. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cutternation/support

Some consider the late 1960s through the mid-1990s to be a “golden age” of college radio. History professor Katherine Rye Jewell, from Fitchburg State University, notes that the period begins with college stations taking to the FM dial, and concludes with the rise of the internet. During that time, college radio stations certainly at times […] The post Podcast #244 – Exploring the So-Called ‘Golden Age’ of College Radio appeared first on Radio Survivor.

Some consider the late 1960s through the mid-1990s to be a “golden age” of college radio. History professor Katherine Rye Jewell, from Fitchburg State University, notes that the period begins with college stations taking to the FM dial, and concludes with the rise of the internet. During that time, college radio stations certainly at times […] The post Podcast #244 – Exploring the So-Called ‘Golden Age’ of College Radio appeared first on Radio Survivor.

Check out episode #43 of Fraternity Foodie! We interview Dr. Ethan Becker, a Sigma Pi Fraternity alumnus from Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts, and President of The Speech Improvement Company. We talk about why he chose Fitchburg for his undergraduate degree, what was special about being a Founding Father of a fraternity chapter, why he's been so focused on speech communication throughout his life, how social media will shape the way we look at COVID-19 in the future, whether Facebook and other forms of social media should play a role in stopping the spread of misleading information, the effectiveness of branding changes for companies during COVID-19, the rise of online therapy, what you should do if you're about to post an angry post on social media, advice for college students or recent graduates on social media usage, and why public speaking is a necessary skill to develop. We also name Dr. Becker's favorite restaurant in Boston! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAJYrdR33gU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAJYrdR33gU

In this episode, we speak Dr. Ben Railton, Professor of English and Coordinator of English Studies at Fitchburg State University, about his talk at the 2019 Lillian E. Smith Symposium, about how Smith would use social media to convey her message and about individuals on social media who carry on Smith's legacy through their writing.

We’re doing something a little different this 2019. Each month, we’re highlighting a specific human from Globoforce and learning all about their stories. Today, we have Laury D'Oliveira, our Office Manager and all-around cultural energizer. She’s sharing what it’s like to be the support system of the company, and will robots be taking over our jobs soon? Early life Laury grew up in Central Massachusetts as the middle child of seven kids, from a family of very strong women. When she was younger, she wanted to be a lawyer because she felt there were injustices in the world that she could help fix. She was always taking care of everybody, and it’s carried through her entire life. In college, she took up Psychology at Fitchburg State University. Family life She met her first husband when she was younger and they had two boys. After they decided to move on from one another, she was a single mom for a while. Laury shares how the support she had from her mother in raising her kids meant never needing a babysitter outside the family. Daniel, her eldest, was a marine. He’s presently a personal trainer and hopes to open a gym where he can help veterans. The youngest, Jordan, is a teacher’s assistant and works with boys from difficult backgrounds.   She met her second husband, Paul, through work, even though she wasn’t looking for a relationship at the time. He never shied away from taking on the responsibility of raising her two boys, and she now introduces him as their father. How did you start working for Globoforce? The engineering firm she was working for was closing, and she came across a listing for a payroll administrator. She threw in her résumé and got the call to interview about the position. The interview began typically, but at one point it had transformed into a warm conversation. It was the best interview she’d ever done. Her interviewer even told someone, “Don’t bother interviewing anyone else. We have who we need.” Two days later, she was offered the job. What does your role here look like? Laury started as the payroll person, but as she became familiar with how the company functioned, what was needed where and who needed what, she was asked if she wanted to be the Office Manager. Naturally, he said yes. At its core, it’s a job that helps people do their jobs better, and that’s just who she is. If someone at the office has something going on in their lives, they can come to her about it. She (and Globoforce) believe that if they can help people in their outside lives, what they do during their time working will be much more productive because they can give so much more of themselves. Helping them deal through life and navigate doctors’ appointments and after-school activities just makes sense. What is your biggest accomplishment? Her children. They love giving back and understand that service to others and supporting each other is important. They’re caring human beings who aren’t afraid to fight for what is right: they’re not going to see someone struggling and say, well, that’s not my problem. It is. It’s all of our problems. What do you see work becoming like in the next couple of years, especially with AI and robots coming in? Globoforce will always have humans. There’s something to be said about eye contact, interacting with one another, and actually caring about each other’s days. A connection with another human being will always make things better, and despite all the negativity in the world today, we can — and must — be the light. Resources Laury D'Oliveira (LinkedIn)

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing our third series. For this series will talk with coaches about program design and exercise selection, should sports coaches have a say or input on what is being done. In our final episode of this series, we talked to Michael Vaughan of Merrimack College. Coach Vaughan is the Director of Women’s Ice Hockey Operations. Both Coach and myself are alumni of Fitchburg State University. It was great to connect, I remember his name being thrown around the exercise and sports science department. After speaking with him I wish I reached out to him earlier in my career. Not only does Coach Vaughan have experience in the college setting but, also in the private setting being able to work under Coach Mike Boyle. Don’t forget if you enjoy the podcast leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening to MMSC Podcast. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque Contact: Mastermindstrengthconditioning@gmail.com

Katherine Rye Jewell, Assistant Professor of History at Fitchburg State University, discusses her book, Dollars for Dixie: Business and the Transformation of Conservatism in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge University Press, 2017), and the evolution of political and economic conservatism in the twentieth-century South. Organized in 1933, the Southern States Industrial Council's (SSIC) adherence to the South as a unique political and economic entity limited its members' ability to forge political coalitions against the New Deal. The SSIC's commitment to regional preferences, however, transformed and incorporated conservative thought in the post-World War II era, ultimately complementing the emerging conservative movement in the 1940s and 1950s. In response to New Dealers' attempts to remake the southern economy, the New South industrialists - heirs of C. Vann Woodward's 'new men' of the New South - effectively fused cultural traditionalism and free market economics into a brand of southern free enterprise that shaped the region's reputation and political culture. Dollars for Dixie demonstrates how the South emerged from this refashioning and became a key player in the modern conservative movement, with new ideas regarding free market capitalism, conservative fiscal policy, and limited bureaucracy. Beth A. English is director of the Liechtenstein Institute's Project on Gender in the Global Community at Princeton University. She also is a past president of the Southern Labor History Association.

Katherine Rye Jewell, Assistant Professor of History at Fitchburg State University, discusses her book, Dollars for Dixie: Business and the Transformation of Conservatism in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge University Press, 2017), and the evolution of political and economic conservatism in the twentieth-century South. Organized in 1933, the Southern States Industrial Council's (SSIC) adherence to the South as a unique political and economic entity limited its members' ability to forge political coalitions against the New Deal. The SSIC's commitment to regional preferences, however, transformed and incorporated conservative thought in the post-World War II era, ultimately complementing the emerging conservative movement in the 1940s and 1950s. In response to New Dealers' attempts to remake the southern economy, the New South industrialists - heirs of C. Vann Woodward's 'new men' of the New South - effectively fused cultural traditionalism and free market economics into a brand of southern free enterprise that shaped the region's reputation and political culture. Dollars for Dixie demonstrates how the South emerged from this refashioning and became a key player in the modern conservative movement, with new ideas regarding free market capitalism, conservative fiscal policy, and limited bureaucracy. Beth A. English is director of the Liechtenstein Institute's Project on Gender in the Global Community at Princeton University. She also is a past president of the Southern Labor History Association.

Katherine Rye Jewell, Assistant Professor of History at Fitchburg State University, discusses her book, Dollars for Dixie: Business and the Transformation of Conservatism in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge University Press, 2017), and the evolution of political and economic conservatism in the twentieth-century South. Organized in 1933, the Southern States Industrial Council's (SSIC) adherence to the South as a unique political and economic entity limited its members' ability to forge political coalitions against the New Deal. The SSIC's commitment to regional preferences, however, transformed and incorporated conservative thought in the post-World War II era, ultimately complementing the emerging conservative movement in the 1940s and 1950s. In response to New Dealers' attempts to remake the southern economy, the New South industrialists - heirs of C. Vann Woodward's 'new men' of the New South - effectively fused cultural traditionalism and free market economics into a brand of southern free enterprise that shaped the region's reputation and political culture. Dollars for Dixie demonstrates how the South emerged from this refashioning and became a key player in the modern conservative movement, with new ideas regarding free market capitalism, conservative fiscal policy, and limited bureaucracy. Beth A. English is director of the Liechtenstein Institute's Project on Gender in the Global Community at Princeton University. She also is a past president of the Southern Labor History Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katherine Rye Jewell, Assistant Professor of History at Fitchburg State University, discusses her book, Dollars for Dixie: Business and the Transformation of Conservatism in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge University Press, 2017), and the evolution of political and economic conservatism in the twentieth-century South. Organized in 1933, the Southern States Industrial Council's (SSIC) adherence to the South as a unique political and economic entity limited its members' ability to forge political coalitions against the New Deal. The SSIC's commitment to regional preferences, however, transformed and incorporated conservative thought in the post-World War II era, ultimately complementing the emerging conservative movement in the 1940s and 1950s. In response to New Dealers' attempts to remake the southern economy, the New South industrialists - heirs of C. Vann Woodward's 'new men' of the New South - effectively fused cultural traditionalism and free market economics into a brand of southern free enterprise that shaped the region's reputation and political culture. Dollars for Dixie demonstrates how the South emerged from this refashioning and became a key player in the modern conservative movement, with new ideas regarding free market capitalism, conservative fiscal policy, and limited bureaucracy. Beth A. English is director of the Liechtenstein Institute's Project on Gender in the Global Community at Princeton University. She also is a past president of the Southern Labor History Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katherine Rye Jewell, Assistant Professor of History at Fitchburg State University, discusses her book, Dollars for Dixie: Business and the Transformation of Conservatism in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge University Press, 2017), and the evolution of political and economic conservatism in the twentieth-century South. Organized in 1933, the Southern States Industrial Council's (SSIC) adherence to the South as a unique political and economic entity limited its members' ability to forge political coalitions against the New Deal. The SSIC's commitment to regional preferences, however, transformed and incorporated conservative thought in the post-World War II era, ultimately complementing the emerging conservative movement in the 1940s and 1950s. In response to New Dealers' attempts to remake the southern economy, the New South industrialists - heirs of C. Vann Woodward's 'new men' of the New South - effectively fused cultural traditionalism and free market economics into a brand of southern free enterprise that shaped the region's reputation and political culture. Dollars for Dixie demonstrates how the South emerged from this refashioning and became a key player in the modern conservative movement, with new ideas regarding free market capitalism, conservative fiscal policy, and limited bureaucracy. Beth A. English is director of the Liechtenstein Institute's Project on Gender in the Global Community at Princeton University. She also is a past president of the Southern Labor History Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katherine Rye Jewell, Assistant Professor of History at Fitchburg State University, discusses her book, Dollars for Dixie: Business and the Transformation of Conservatism in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge University Press, 2017), and the evolution of political and economic conservatism in the twentieth-century South. Organized in 1933, the Southern States Industrial Council's (SSIC) adherence to the South as a unique political and economic entity limited its members' ability to forge political coalitions against the New Deal. The SSIC's commitment to regional preferences, however, transformed and incorporated conservative thought in the post-World War II era, ultimately complementing the emerging conservative movement in the 1940s and 1950s. In response to New Dealers' attempts to remake the southern economy, the New South industrialists - heirs of C. Vann Woodward's 'new men' of the New South - effectively fused cultural traditionalism and free market economics into a brand of southern free enterprise that shaped the region's reputation and political culture. Dollars for Dixie demonstrates how the South emerged from this refashioning and became a key player in the modern conservative movement, with new ideas regarding free market capitalism, conservative fiscal policy, and limited bureaucracy. Beth A. English is director of the Liechtenstein Institute's Project on Gender in the Global Community at Princeton University. She also is a past president of the Southern Labor History Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, RAXKILZ and his longtime friend Richard discuss their life and make new connections only thing is nothing that they say is actually true. Episode 3 playlist: Lies (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & YG)- Schoolboy Q Lies (feat. Lil Skies)- Lil Xan Bed of Lies (feat. Skylar Grey)- Nicki Minaj Love the Way You Lie(feat. Rihanna)- Eminem Love the Way You Lie, Pt. 2 (feat. Eminem)- Rihanna Lying From You- LINKIN PARK Started From the Bottom- Drake This episode was recorded on October 19th, also join the Model UN club at Fitchburg State University!

Talking about the first day of the Multimedia class offered by Fitchburg State University

I spoke with Dr Adem Yavuz Elveren about his book on the economics of military spending; this is a very original theoretical and empirical contribution Adem Yavuz Elveren is Associate Professor at Fitchburg State University, U.S.A. His research focuses on gender and social security and the effect of military spending on the economy. The Economics of Military Spending offers a comprehensive analysis of the effect of military expenditures on the economy. It is the first book to provide both a theoretical and an empirical investigation of how military spending affects the profit rate, a key indicator of the health of a capitalist economy. We discussed the origin of the book and its main contribution. I asked the author to define what is the economic effect of military spending and how does it compare today with the past? We then reviewed what economic theory says about military spending. We then focused on military Keynesianism. I asked the author to explain the notion of military-industrial complex; what economists and politicians think about it. We then moved to what does a Marxist perspective add to the study of military spending. We concluded our conversation focusing on the empirical analysis on the nexus of military spending and profit rate. The book presents a general discussion on the economic models of the nexus of military spending and economic growth, as well as military Keynesianism and the military-industrial complex. Including an account of the Marxist crisis theories, it focuses on military spending as a counteracting factor to the tendency of rate of profit to fall. Using a range of econometric methods and adopting a Marxist perspective, this book provides comprehensive evidence on the effects of military spending on the rate of profit for more than thirty countries. The findings of the book shed light on the complex linkages between military spending and the profit rate by considering the role of countries in the arms trade. Andrea Bernardi is Senior Lecturer in Employment and Organization Studies at Oxford Brookes University in the UK. He holds a doctorate in Organization Theory from the University of Milan, Bicocca. He has held teaching and research positions in Italy, China and the UK. Among his research interests are the use of history in management studies, the co-operative sector, and Chinese co-operatives. His latest project is looking at health care in rural China. He is the co-convener of the EAEPE’s permanent track on Critical Management Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I spoke with Dr Adem Yavuz Elveren about his book on the economics of military spending; this is a very original theoretical and empirical contribution Adem Yavuz Elveren is Associate Professor at Fitchburg State University, U.S.A. His research focuses on gender and social security and the effect of military spending on the economy. The Economics of Military Spending offers a comprehensive analysis of the effect of military expenditures on the economy. It is the first book to provide both a theoretical and an empirical investigation of how military spending affects the profit rate, a key indicator of the health of a capitalist economy. We discussed the origin of the book and its main contribution. I asked the author to define what is the economic effect of military spending and how does it compare today with the past? We then reviewed what economic theory says about military spending. We then focused on military Keynesianism. I asked the author to explain the notion of military-industrial complex; what economists and politicians think about it. We then moved to what does a Marxist perspective add to the study of military spending. We concluded our conversation focusing on the empirical analysis on the nexus of military spending and profit rate. The book presents a general discussion on the economic models of the nexus of military spending and economic growth, as well as military Keynesianism and the military-industrial complex. Including an account of the Marxist crisis theories, it focuses on military spending as a counteracting factor to the tendency of rate of profit to fall. Using a range of econometric methods and adopting a Marxist perspective, this book provides comprehensive evidence on the effects of military spending on the rate of profit for more than thirty countries. The findings of the book shed light on the complex linkages between military spending and the profit rate by considering the role of countries in the arms trade. Andrea Bernardi is Senior Lecturer in Employment and Organization Studies at Oxford Brookes University in the UK. He holds a doctorate in Organization Theory from the University of Milan, Bicocca. He has held teaching and research positions in Italy, China and the UK. Among his research interests are the use of history in management studies, the co-operative sector, and Chinese co-operatives. His latest project is looking at health care in rural China. He is the co-convener of the EAEPE’s permanent track on Critical Management Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I spoke with Dr Adem Yavuz Elveren about his book on the economics of military spending; this is a very original theoretical and empirical contribution Adem Yavuz Elveren is Associate Professor at Fitchburg State University, U.S.A. His research focuses on gender and social security and the effect of military spending on the economy. The Economics of Military Spending offers a comprehensive analysis of the effect of military expenditures on the economy. It is the first book to provide both a theoretical and an empirical investigation of how military spending affects the profit rate, a key indicator of the health of a capitalist economy. We discussed the origin of the book and its main contribution. I asked the author to define what is the economic effect of military spending and how does it compare today with the past? We then reviewed what economic theory says about military spending. We then focused on military Keynesianism. I asked the author to explain the notion of military-industrial complex; what economists and politicians think about it. We then moved to what does a Marxist perspective add to the study of military spending. We concluded our conversation focusing on the empirical analysis on the nexus of military spending and profit rate. The book presents a general discussion on the economic models of the nexus of military spending and economic growth, as well as military Keynesianism and the military-industrial complex. Including an account of the Marxist crisis theories, it focuses on military spending as a counteracting factor to the tendency of rate of profit to fall. Using a range of econometric methods and adopting a Marxist perspective, this book provides comprehensive evidence on the effects of military spending on the rate of profit for more than thirty countries. The findings of the book shed light on the complex linkages between military spending and the profit rate by considering the role of countries in the arms trade. Andrea Bernardi is Senior Lecturer in Employment and Organization Studies at Oxford Brookes University in the UK. He holds a doctorate in Organization Theory from the University of Milan, Bicocca. He has held teaching and research positions in Italy, China and the UK. Among his research interests are the use of history in management studies, the co-operative sector, and Chinese co-operatives. His latest project is looking at health care in rural China. He is the co-convener of the EAEPE’s permanent track on Critical Management Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I spoke with Dr Adem Yavuz Elveren about his book on the economics of military spending; this is a very original theoretical and empirical contribution Adem Yavuz Elveren is Associate Professor at Fitchburg State University, U.S.A. His research focuses on gender and social security and the effect of military spending on the economy. The Economics of Military Spending offers a comprehensive analysis of the effect of military expenditures on the economy. It is the first book to provide both a theoretical and an empirical investigation of how military spending affects the profit rate, a key indicator of the health of a capitalist economy. We discussed the origin of the book and its main contribution. I asked the author to define what is the economic effect of military spending and how does it compare today with the past? We then reviewed what economic theory says about military spending. We then focused on military Keynesianism. I asked the author to explain the notion of military-industrial complex; what economists and politicians think about it. We then moved to what does a Marxist perspective add to the study of military spending. We concluded our conversation focusing on the empirical analysis on the nexus of military spending and profit rate. The book presents a general discussion on the economic models of the nexus of military spending and economic growth, as well as military Keynesianism and the military-industrial complex. Including an account of the Marxist crisis theories, it focuses on military spending as a counteracting factor to the tendency of rate of profit to fall. Using a range of econometric methods and adopting a Marxist perspective, this book provides comprehensive evidence on the effects of military spending on the rate of profit for more than thirty countries. The findings of the book shed light on the complex linkages between military spending and the profit rate by considering the role of countries in the arms trade. Andrea Bernardi is Senior Lecturer in Employment and Organization Studies at Oxford Brookes University in the UK. He holds a doctorate in Organization Theory from the University of Milan, Bicocca. He has held teaching and research positions in Italy, China and the UK. Among his research interests are the use of history in management studies, the co-operative sector, and Chinese co-operatives. His latest project is looking at health care in rural China. He is the co-convener of the EAEPE’s permanent track on Critical Management Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I spoke with Dr Adem Yavuz Elveren about his book on the economics of military spending; this is a very original theoretical and empirical contribution Adem Yavuz Elveren is Associate Professor at Fitchburg State University, U.S.A. His research focuses on gender and social security and the effect of military spending on the economy. The Economics of Military Spending offers a comprehensive analysis of the effect of military expenditures on the economy. It is the first book to provide both a theoretical and an empirical investigation of how military spending affects the profit rate, a key indicator of the health of a capitalist economy. We discussed the origin of the book and its main contribution. I asked the author to define what is the economic effect of military spending and how does it compare today with the past? We then reviewed what economic theory says about military spending. We then focused on military Keynesianism. I asked the author to explain the notion of military-industrial complex; what economists and politicians think about it. We then moved to what does a Marxist perspective add to the study of military spending. We concluded our conversation focusing on the empirical analysis on the nexus of military spending and profit rate. The book presents a general discussion on the economic models of the nexus of military spending and economic growth, as well as military Keynesianism and the military-industrial complex. Including an account of the Marxist crisis theories, it focuses on military spending as a counteracting factor to the tendency of rate of profit to fall. Using a range of econometric methods and adopting a Marxist perspective, this book provides comprehensive evidence on the effects of military spending on the rate of profit for more than thirty countries. The findings of the book shed light on the complex linkages between military spending and the profit rate by considering the role of countries in the arms trade. Andrea Bernardi is Senior Lecturer in Employment and Organization Studies at Oxford Brookes University in the UK. He holds a doctorate in Organization Theory from the University of Milan, Bicocca. He has held teaching and research positions in Italy, China and the UK. Among his research interests are the use of history in management studies, the co-operative sector, and Chinese co-operatives. His latest project is looking at health care in rural China. He is the co-convener of the EAEPE’s permanent track on Critical Management Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/ Chris Grautski is in his first full academic year as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the College of the Holy Cross in 2018-2019. Grautski joined the Crusaders after serving as the head strength and conditioning coach at Assumption College for a year and a half. He also spent three seasons as an assistant football coach and strength and conditioning coordinator for multiple programs at Assumption from 2013-2015.Prior to his time at Assumption, Grautski was the defensive line coach and strength and conditioning coordinator at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Three years. He was previously the defensive line and strength and conditioning coordinator at Fitchburg State University for two seasons. Grautski began his strength and conditioning career as an intern at Holy Cross in 2008-2009, assisting with the football, field hockey, men's basketball, men's ice hockey and men's lacrosse teams. Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Grautski is a 2009 graduate of Worcester State University with bachelor’s degree in health science. He was a four-year starter on the defensive line for the Lancers, serving as a team captain for two years. Grautski went on to earn his master’s degree in leadership and management from Fitchburg State in 2013. In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why. Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it. Being a Sport Coach and a Strength Coach Using technology to prevent injuries. How to create an environment of support. Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.  

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/ Chris Grautski is in his first full academic year as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the College of the Holy Cross in 2018-2019. Grautski joined the Crusaders after serving as the head strength and conditioning coach at Assumption College for a year and a half. He also spent three seasons as an assistant football coach and strength and conditioning coordinator for multiple programs at Assumption from 2013-2015.Prior to his time at Assumption, Grautski was the defensive line coach and strength and conditioning coordinator at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Three years. He was previously the defensive line and strength and conditioning coordinator at Fitchburg State University for two seasons. Grautski began his strength and conditioning career as an intern at Holy Cross in 2008-2009, assisting with the football, field hockey, men's basketball, men's ice hockey and men's lacrosse teams. Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Grautski is a 2009 graduate of Worcester State University with bachelor’s degree in health science. He was a four-year starter on the defensive line for the Lancers, serving as a team captain for two years. Grautski went on to earn his master’s degree in leadership and management from Fitchburg State in 2013. In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why. Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it. Being a Sport Coach and a Strength Coach Using technology to prevent injuries. How to create an environment of support. Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.  

How did medieval people deal with physical and mental challenges? Danièle speaks with Kisha Tracy of Fitchburg State University on why its important to talk about disabilities in the Middle Ages and what evidence we have for how people cared for each other when there was physical or mental disabilities.

#EduDuctTape -- EduDuctTape.com -- @JakeMillerTech -- JakeMiller.net -- JakeMillerTech@gmail.com   GIF-a-Day Sign up for more info about the GIF-a-Day tech learning opportunities at JakeMiller.net/gifaday - visiting the site is not a commitment, it’s a way of stepping up and saying “I want more information about these opportunities!” Opportunity 1 - Spring 2018 - GoogleSheets - will be comprised of 25+ GIFs, sent out 1 per day, only to paying participants. These GIFs will not be shared elsewhere (not on Twitter, not on my website).  At the end, participants will receive an eBook with all of the GIFs.   Jake’s SoapBox: Adding a Google Calendar to my student-paced course website Using green, yellow and red cups in my blended learning classroom   Today’s Guest: Craig Sheil - Craig has been a Technology Integration Teacher at Bedford High School, in Bedford, New Hampshire for the past 8 years. He can also be found co-teaching graduate level technology courses for educators at Fitchburg State University. He is a Google for Education Certified Trainer.   Twitter: @csheil Craig’s Website, the "Sheil Spiel": CraigMSheil.com MathWithTech Website - bit.ly/mathwithtech     Two Truths & 1 Lie Question #1: What are some ways tech can be used in the math classroom to support learning? Taking pictures of handwritten mathematics work and placing it in Google Slides. Using those Google Slides collaboratively so that students can easily see each other's solutions, methods, and strategies and then comment on each other's work. Google Forms for data & response collection - forms.google.com Google Sheets for viewing Google Forms data - sheets.google.com Desmos with data to interact with graphically - support.desmos.com/hc/en-us/articles/202529219-Getting-Started-with-Tables-of-Data Desmos Teacher activities - teacher.desmos.com Card Sorts A collection of Card Sorts - teacher.desmos.com/search?q=card+sort Video about creating Card Sorts - learn.desmos.com/cardsort Marble Slides - teacher.desmos.com/search?q=marbleslides bit.ly/mathwithtech EduCreations - EduCreations.com ExplainEverything - explaineverything.com/education ShowMe - showme.com Uploading Videos to FlipGrid - help.flipgrid.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003674753-Import-a-Custom-Video “Turn It Around, Write it Down, Explain with Sound” post about recording work on paper or dry erase board with Screencastify and webcam. - screencastify.com/blog/teacher-tip-write-spin-around-explain-sound Question #2: How can students problem solve a task or situation digitally in a collaborative manner? Google Drawings - drawings.google.com Jamboard Physical Jamboard - gsuite.google.com/products/jamboard Jamboard web-based tool - jamboard.google.com Craig’s 5 Ways BHS has used the Jamboard Blog Post craigmsheil.com/2019/02/06/were-jammin-at-bhs-5-ways-we-have-used-jamboard Interview Wrap up: Twitter: @csheil Craig’s Website, the "Sheil Spiel": www.craigmsheil.com MathWithTech Website - bit.ly/mathwithtech From the Duct Tapers! Apple Podcasts review from papamunts #EduDuctTape Tweets from @MrsTannenb, @annradefeld, @mrORIStech, @AbramsTank95, @EduPodNet, @VirtualGiff New #EduDuctTape tweeps FlipGrid Submission from Angela Greene      

This week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Harvard Running Backs Coach Saj Thakkar about his time as a young offensive coordinator, his experience working on the defensive side of the ball, and some of the unique aspects of coaching in the Ivy League. Coach Thakkar's career began at Fitchburg State University immediately after he finished playing for them. During his two years on staff (2013-14), he coached quarterbacks, running backs and special teams, plus spent time working as the video coordinator and helped manage the equipment. In 2015, he joined SUNY Maritime College and began working with the defensive backs along with serving as the special teams coordinator. Thakkar then switched over to offense and was named offensive coordinator along with coaching the quarterbacks (2016-17). In 2018, Thakkar became the running backs coach at Harvard. [1:33] Start of interview [1:53] Transition from player to coach at Fitchburg State [3:30] Balancing multiple coaching responsibilities [5:25] Moving from the offensive to the defensive side [6:55] The bounce back to the offensive side of the ball [8:44] GameStrat Ad - Discount Code [9:17] The jump from a D3 to an FCS program [11:40] The recruiting process at Harvard [14:00] Ivy League in-season practice tackling ban [15:23] The Harvard-Yale rivalry [17:23] Experience in the AFCA's 30 Under 30 You can follow Saj Thakkar on Twitter. This episode is brought to you in part by GameStrat. Use the promo code AFCA2019 for 10% off any package. Have any questions, comments, or ideas for the show? Send us an email at podcast@afca.com. 

The Director of the Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health Shares her Wisdom Dr. Patrice K. Nicholas completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Fitchburg State University, a Master of Science in Nursing degree and Doctor of Nursing Science degree at Boston University. From 1996-1999, she was a postdoctoral fellow at […]

We’re doing something a little different this 2019. Each month, we’re highlighting a specific human from Globoforce and learning all about their stories. Today, we have Laury D'Oliveira, our Office Manager and all-around cultural energizer. She’s sharing what it’s like to be the support system of the company, and will robots be taking over our jobs soon?  Early life Laury grew up in Central Massachusetts as the middle child of seven kids, from a family of very strong women. When she was younger, she wanted to be a lawyer because she felt there were injustices in the world that she could help fix. She was always taking care of everybody, and it’s carried through her entire life. In college, she took up Psychology at Fitchburg State University. Family life She met her first husband when she was younger and they had two boys. After they decided to move on from one another, she was a single mom for a while. Laury shares how the support she had from her mother in raising her kids meant never needing a babysitter outside the family.  Daniel, her eldest, was a marine. He’s presently a personal trainer and hopes to open a gym where he can help veterans. The youngest, Jordan, is a teacher’s assistant and works with boys from difficult backgrounds.    She met her second husband, Paul, through work, even though she wasn’t looking for a relationship at the time. He never shied away from taking on the responsibility of raising her two boys, and she now introduces him as their father. How did you start working for Globoforce?  The engineering firm she was working for was closing, and she came across a listing for a payroll administrator. She threw in her résumé and got the call to interview about the position.  The interview began typically, but at one point it had transformed into a warm conversation. It was the best interview she’d ever done. Her interviewer even told someone, “Don’t bother interviewing anyone else. We have who we need.” Two days later, she was offered the job.  What does your role here look like?  Laury started as the payroll person, but as she became familiar with how the company functioned, what was needed where and who needed what, she was asked if she wanted to be the Office Manager. Naturally, he said yes. At its core, it’s a job that helps people do their jobs better, and that’s just who she is.  If someone at the office has something going on in their lives, they can come to her about it. She (and Globoforce) believe that if they can help people in their outside lives, what they do during their time working will be much more productive because they can give so much more of themselves. Helping them deal through life and navigate doctors’ appointments and after-school activities just makes sense. What is your biggest accomplishment?  Her children. They love giving back and understand that service to others and supporting each other is important. They’re caring human beings who aren’t afraid to fight for what is right: they’re not going to see someone struggling and say, well, that’s not my problem. It is. It’s all of our problems. What do you see work becoming like in the next couple of years, especially with AI and robots coming in?  Globoforce will always have humans. There’s something to be said about eye contact, interacting with one another, and actually caring about each other’s days. A connection with another human being will always make things better, and despite all the negativity in the world today, we can — and must — be the light.  ResourcesLaury D'Oliveira (LinkedIn)

Katherine Rye Jewell, Assistant Professor of History at Fitchburg State University, discusses her book, Dollars for Dixie, and the evolution of political and economic conservatism in the twentieth-century South.

In this fifty-eighth episode of the Philosophy Bakes Bread radio show and podcast, we interview J. J. Sylvia of Fitchburg State University about “Post-Humanism and the Media.” J.J. is an assistant professor in Communications Media at Fitchburg State University. Since 2014, he's been a HASTAC Scholar and in 2015 he received North Carolina State University's Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching. J.J.'s research focuses on understanding the impact of big data, algorithms, and other new media on processes of subjectivation. Using the framework of posthumanism, he explores how the media we use contribute to our construction as subjects.  Listen for our “You Tell Me!” questions and for some jokes in one of our concluding segments, called “Philosophunnies.” Reach out to us on Facebook @PhilosophyBakesBread and on Twitter @PhilosophyBB; email us at philosophybakesbread@gmail.com; or call and record a voicemail that we play on the show, at 859.257.1849. Philosophy Bakes Bread is a production of the Society of Philosophers in America (SOPHIA). Check us out online at PhilosophyBakesBread.com and check out SOPHIA at PhilosophersInAmerica.com.

With Tahoe just around the corner and more challenging races up ahead, we have you covered with some amazing training and prep tips for your next race.   In this episode, I just got back from running the Spartan Beast in Killington, VT and share a few takeaways from the race.  If you are worried about hills, then tune in to this one.   We also have SGX Coach John Hayley on with Unbreakable Fitness to give the full Spartan Race Recap after running the Ultra Beast in Vermont.   In our research review I talk all about an article discussing the effects of altitude on the body like VO2 Max and sleep.  But more importantly I leave you with a few tips on what you can do to reduce the negative effects of altitude on your race performance.   And finally I have on the Godfather of the Spartan SGX Program, Dr. Jeff Godin.  Dr. J is a fellow UCONN alumni that currently is a professor at Fitchburg State University in Sport and Exercise Science as well as the head Strength and Conditioning Coach.   Dr. J is a veteran ultra endurance athlete and responsible for working with Joe Desena and Joe Di to create was is now known as the Spartan SGX Certification.  They have done an amazing job, helping other coaches learn the strategies to best train their clients for Spartan Races.   In this interview Dr. J shares his insight on dealing wth cold and hypothermia.  He shares his insight on how hypothermia effects the body, early warning signs, plus gives some great tips on how you can prepare yourself for racing in the cold.   If you are racing in Lake Tahoe you will love this episode or any other races in cold or altitude.   Full shownotes:  www.ocrunderground.com/episode-41  

Could you go a week without your phone, without email, Facebook, or even text messaging? Sometimes the thing we try to avoid is the thing we need the most. My guest today, Joe DiStefano, found that, despite his fears, a “digital detox” was exactly what he needed to break out of stress and stagnation. For more than 6 years, Joe has been working with Spartan Race, Inc, and is now Director of Sport & Training Initiatives at Spartan Race. He has a bachelor of science degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Fitchburg State University, and has almost completed his master’s degree in Sports Psychology. Joe is certified through the NASM as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist and is also a Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. He has been trained at the C.H.E.K Institute as a Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. [Note: For the complete set of show notes, links, and contact info, head to https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast]

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/GIJoe Joe DiStefano is the Head of Sport for Spartan Race and creator of RUNGA. He has a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science from Fitchburg State University, and he is pursuing a master's degree in Sports Psychology. Certified through the NASM as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist, he is also a Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, is RKC certified and has been trained at the C.H.E.K Institute as a Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach.  Over the past decade, DiStefano has worked as a health and performance coach and a serial entrepreneur. Prior to joining Spartan Race, he oversaw the development of more than 100 women-only personal training studios across the U.S. His specialties include corrective exercise, nutrition, stress management, human psychology and business development. He's been a previous podcast guest on the episode "", and also introduced me to two former extremely popular guests who I met at his "Runga" digital detox event in Costa Rica last year - Eric Remensperger from the episode "" and Scott Dolly from "" During today's discussion with Joe, you'll discover: -Why Joe is such a fan of kettlebell yoga and the RKC certification...[12:40] -The concept that all you should ever really do is 10 reps for any given exercise in the weight room...[18:20] -The "high volume-low intensity" approach Joe uses, and the five pieces of cardio equipment that will give you the most bang for your buck...[30:40 & 41:30] -Why Ben has become such a fan of green tea, and whether he'll ever drink coffee again...[50:25] -Joe and Ben's go-to source for stevia...[58:35] -The #1 supplement that Joe and Ben now use for enhancing sleep and longevity...[62:50] -A can't-miss adventure in Panama that Joe has designed...[71:25] -And much more! Resources from this episode: Joe's main social media accounts:   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -: Dec 8-21, 2017 (you get to choose how long to stay!). RUNGA is a once a year retreat, currently hosted in December. RUNGA is designed to facilitate a dramatic shift in attendee's current outlook, lifestyle choices, self efficacy, motivation, love, even spirituality. The retreat spans 8-days and centers around fostering heightened awareness, presence, and connection with others through a mandatory “Digital Detox” – or no cell phones, computers, and other technology. Yoga is offered twice per day, everyday. There is also an off-site adventure ranging from hiking volcanoes to white water rafting or zip lining. World-class spa treatments are available and 100% of the food are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or ketogenic dieters. They are also delicious.  Use code BEN (or let them know I sent you) to get VIP treatment, $10 off your registration and a free gift valued at $100! Show Sponsors:  -ZipRecruiter - Post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE by visiting . -HealthIQ - To learn more about life insurance for physically active people and get a free quote, go to . -HealthGains - Text the word "GAIN" to 313131 to receive a $150 voucher toward your first GAINSWave treatment at any of the 60 participating physicians nationwide. Or go to and click 'Find A Doctor' to locate a GAINSWave provider near you. Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Joe or me? Leave your comments at  and one of us will reply!

Last week, I went rafting in the Grand Canyon, and I completely unplugged with zero cell phone or internet for five days. I came out of this "digital detox" extremely nervous about what my e-mail inbox would look like, how many voicemails and text messages I'd have, and what kind of fires I'd need to put out on the business front. But amazingly, things were just fine. It took me two hours to catch-up on e-mail. None of my clients died, and most got through their pre-written workouts just fine without me. The post office was still delivering mail to my home. And life, my body, and my brain felt very, very good. Detoxed. Clean. My guest today, Joe DiStefano, is all about the digital detox. But he's no hairy hippie living in the woods. Instead, Joe is the co-founder of Spartan Coaching, the world's first international obstacle race training certification program. He has a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science from Fitchburg State University, and he is pursuing a master's degree in Sports Psychology. Certified through the NASM as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist, he is also a Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and has been trained at the C.H.E.K Institute as a Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. Over the past decade, DiStafano has worked as a health and performance coach and a serial entrepreneur. Prior to joining Spartan Race, he oversaw the development of more than 100 women-only personal training studios across the U.S. His specialties include corrective exercise, nutrition, stress management, human psychology and business development. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why Joe swears by using an "" as the #1 tool for total body fitness... -The best way to make coffee if you want to retain all the bioactive, cognitive-performance enhancing components... -Joe's top tip for travel-proofing your immune system... -How to enhance the absorption of any supplement you take... -The best body-weight-only travel workout you can do anytime, anyplace without anybody noticing... -How your organs stick to one another, and the kind of breathing technique that can "unstick" these organs... -Joe's underground method of making the gluten in bread less damaging... -What happened to Joe's body when he experimented with doing 5-6 hours of yoga per day during a digital detox in Costa Rica... -And much more... Resources from this episode: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -: 8 days, epic food, twice daily yoga, salt water pool and manual therapy and spa services galore, experts from around the world teaching running clinics, kettlebell seminars, lecturing on nutrition, etc. Also daily adventures ranging from zip lining to white water, along with a full digital detox. Code “BEN” gets you a free gift with your RUNGA registration valued at $75! -Get a SpartanX and a SpartanSGX certification ()  Do you have questions, comments or feedback for me or Joe DiStefano? Leave your thoughts at and one of use will reply!

This special episode is part of a national initiative to train emergency responders and bystanders to stop life-threatening bleeding and save lives. Follow: @schoolnurses @elizpaquette @bamradionetwork Elizabeth Paquette is a graduate of Fitchburg State University and the school nurse at Malden Catholic High School for the past 15 years. She is a member of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) and current Chair for the Private and Parochial School Nurses. David King is an acute care surgeon with military combact experience at the Massachuesetts General Hospital Center and an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.

Professor Benjamin Railton recounts the short history of US immigration law and the reaction to a historic situation similar to the Syrian refugee crisis. Railton is an Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Fitchburg State University.

John Duncan is the Owner of CrossFit Tuff in Nashua, NH and a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. He is also a competitive amateur strongman with over 7 years of experience. He holds several titles and records including New England and New Hampshire’s Strongest Man in his respected divisions. In 2007 John competed in Las Vegas for the North American Strongman Championship and placed 9th in the country. After two hard years, including a motorcycle accident and several serious injuries, his goal is to be back amongst the best in the country this year. His past certifications include; WKC/AKC Certified Kettlebell CoachCertified Personal Trainer ISSA and many more! Robby Blanchard is the Owner of CrossFit Reach in Acton. Robby earned his B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science from Fitchburg State University and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Robby also holds an MBA from Fitchburg State University. As a CrossFit L1 Trainer and Owner of CrossFit Reach, Robby started CFR with the goal of helping his clients live longer, healthier lives through CrossFit.  Tiffany Normandin is out of CrossFit EXP in Leominster. She holds an MA B.S. Business Management, 2008. Coach Tiffany has been involved in many sports, from softball and gymnastics to triathlons and bodybuilding, her youthful exposure was a natural evolution to her discovery of CrossFit. Her professional credits include CrossFit Level 1 certified, CPR/AID/First Aid certified, Body Training Systems Group Power Instructor and ACE (American Counsel of Exercise Certified personal Trainer) and many more! She is also a CrossFit Northeast Regional competitor - 2012 & 2013.

How To  Dominate Your Double Unders - With CrossFit Expert Robby Blanchard Robby Blanchard is the Owner of CrossFit Reach and Reach Athletics LLC. He has over 8 year of experience in the fitness industry as a Coach, Trainer, Competitor and Gym Owner. Robby holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Science from Fitchburg State University along with a Masters in Business Administration. He is a L1 CrossFit trainer and hold a CrossFit Strongman and Olympic Lifting Certifications. Robby is a USAW-Level 1 coach and run's Reach Barbell Club, one of only a few sanctioned USAW gyms in Massachusetts. Robby is also the creator of Dominate Your Double Unders and Perfect your pullups training systems If you'd lie to learn more about Robby B's products and services, go to http://crossfitreach.com/

Almost as soon as there were radio stations, there were college radio stations. In 1948, to popularize FM radio, the FCC introduced class D non commercial education licenses for low-watt college radio stations. By 1967, 326 FM radio signals in the United States operated as “educational radio,” 220 of which were owned and operated by colleges and universities. The type of programming that these stations offered varied widely, from lectures and sporting events, to various kinds of musical shows, but toward the late 1970s, a new genre of college rock appeared on the scene. Record labels took note as college DJs discovered up-and-coming new artists, although they sometimes stopped playing those artists once they made it big.Joining this week's episode is historian Dr. Katherine Rye Jewell, a Professor at Fitchburg State University and author of Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio.Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. The mid-episode music is “College Days by Charles Hart, et al., 1919, in the public domain and retrieved from the Library of Congress. The episode image is “Don Jackson, a senior, delivering a news broadcast at the Iowa State College radio station,” photographed by Jack Delano at Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa in May 1942; photograph in the public domain and available via the Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information. Additional Sources:“The Development of Radio,” PBS American Experience.“Marconi's First Wireless Transmission,” by Kath Bates, Oxford Open Learning Trust, November 28, 2018.“Marconi's first radio broadcast made 125 years ago,” by Jonathan Holmes, BBC News, May 13, 2022.“Radio's First Voice...Canadian!” by Mervyn C. Fry, The Cat's Whisker - Official Voice of the Canadian Vintage Wireless Association Vol. 3, No. 1 - March 1973.“History of Commercial Radio,” Federal Communications Commission.“Which college radio station was the first in the United States?,” About College Radio, Radio Survivor, Updated March 14, 2023.“About WRUC 89.7,” WRUC.union.edu.“Celebrating 90 Years of Broadcasting at Curry College,” Curry College.“What Is "College" Rock?” by Shawn Persinger, Premier Guitar, July 15, 2023.“When college radio went mainstream—and 20 bands that came with it,” by Matthew Everett, Yardbarker, November 7, 2017.“10 Legendary Bands that Wouldn't Be Legendary without College Radio,” by Dave Sarkies, College Radio Foundation, September 21, 2020.“U2 Rock Fordham University: On the Ground at the ‘Secret' Set,” by Jenn Pelly, Rolling Stone, March 6, 2009.“All that is left is R.E.M. Steeple – Celebrating the beginning of Athens' legendary band,” by Joe Vitale, UGA Wire, April 5, 2020.“‘60 Songs That Explain the '90s': R.E.M. and the Leap From College-Rock Gods to Mainstream Icons,” by Rob Harvilla, The Ringer, September 29, 2021.“REM: The band that defined, then eclipsed college rock,” by Mark Savage, BBC, September 21, 2011.“History Timeline,” Corporation for Public Broadcasting.“History,” NPR.“Left of the dial: College radio days,” by Daniel de Vise, The Washington Post, June 26, 2011.“Technology and the Soul of College Radio,” by Jennifer Waits, Pop Matters, April 19, 2010.“The Enduring Relevance of College Radio,” SPIN, November 10, 2020.“College Radio Maintains Its Mojo,” by Ben Sisario, The New York Times, December 5, 2008.