Podcasts about Gustavus Adolphus College

I'm Mark Ritter, and this is Credit Union Conversations. Today, I'm joined by Austin Wentzlaff from Nook to discuss how credit unions can evolve beyond competitive rates and traditional relationships by using digital tools to deepen member engagement. We'll explore how Nook takes a fresh approach—focusing on lifestyle topics like travel, health, and relationships—to build trust and naturally drive financial product adoption. Plus, we'll dive into the role of venture capital in fintech, the challenges early-stage companies face, and what it really takes to bring innovation to the credit union space.IN THIS EPISODE:(00:00) Introduction(01:50) Austin shares his professional journey(07:36) Austin explains Nook's purpose and how it operates(13:39) How is the industry responding to the premise of Nook's purpose(17:44) What is in Nook's future and Austin explains the roots of FinTech Accelerator(25:16) Discussion of venture capital KEY TAKEAWAYS: The credit union industry has thrived on competitive rates and strong member connections, but digital tools now deepen engagement. By focusing on lifestyle topics over direct financial discussions, this approach builds trust and drives natural product adoption.Successful early-stage fintechs and QSOs must be innovative, not just marginally improving existing solutions. They should be in a pilot phase with limited clients and employees, and they must be genuinely committed to the credit union industry rather than just exploring it as a potential revenue stream.While venture capital provides diversification and reduces risk for credit unions, it can also create a disconnect. Historically, credit unions invested in QSOs they were already working with, ensuring strategic alignment. The shift toward aggregated investment funds may weaken direct relationships between credit unions and fintechs, potentially impacting strategic collaboration.RESOURCE LINKSMark Ritter - WebsiteMark Ritter - LinkedInAustin Wentzlaff - Nook - LinkedInNook - WebsiteAustin's EmailBIOGRAPHY: Austin Wentzlaff is the Co-Founder & CEO of Nook and brings 10+ years of credit union industry, CUSO, and Fintech startup leadership experience.Prior to starting Nook, Austin was the Founder and CEO of Fintech Accelerator, a consulting firm focused on bringing new technologies to the credit union industry, whose client list included CUSOs, RenoFi and Illuma, among other successful startups. Prior to founding Fintech Accelerator, he was the Chief Revenue Officer overseeing sales and marketing efforts at OnApproach, a CUSO acquired by Trellance in 2019. He has spent the entirety of his career in the credit union industry, where he has worked exclusively for Fintech startups from the earliest stages of growth through exit. Austin has extensive experience working with Fintech startups as an early employee (joining OnApproach, Illuma, and RenoFi all with less than 10 employees) and a key contributor, instrumental in their early success. Austin is an alumnus of Gustavus Adolphus College, where he received a degree in Financial Economics.

Today's poem opens a week of poetry about food. Happy eating reading.Bill Holm was born in 1943 on a farm outside Minneota, Minnesota. He received a BA from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1965 and an MA from the University of Kansas in 1967. Holm was the author of several poetry collections, including Playing the Black Piano and The Dead Get By with Everything. His collection The Chain Letter of the Soul: New and Selected Poems was published posthumously in 2009. He also wrote several essay collections, including The Windows of Brimnes: An American in Iceland. A professor emeritus at Southwest Minnesota State until his retirement in 2008, Holm was known for his connection to Minnesota. In an article for the Minn Post, Nick Hayes describes him as “the quintessential voice of our small towns and prairies.” He goes on to note that Holm “was also our lost Icelander in Minnesota.” The grandchild of Icelandic immigrants, Holm spent most of his summers at his cottage in Hofsos, Iceland, and his writing was influenced both by the heritage and landscape of both of his homes. In 2008, Holm received the McKnight Distinguished Artist Award. He died on February 26, 2009, in South Dakota.-bio via Milkweed Editions Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

This is the last episode of a three-part miniseries on entangled political economy (EPE), hosted by Mikayla Novak. Entangled political economy is a sub-discipline of political economy that explicitly views individuals and the private and public sectors as being intertwined in overlapping exchange relationships along competitive and collaborative dimensions.On this episode, Mikayla Novak is joined by Marta Podemska-Mikluch who discusses her life in Poland under socialism, her time working alongside Richard Wagner, genuine versus parasitical entrepreneurship, dyad versus triad exchanges, the health care system, the future of analyzing rhetoric using AI, and more!Marta Podemska-Mikluch is the Schnell Family Chair in Econ-Capital Systems and Associate Professor in Business and Economics and Public Health at Gustavus Adolphus College. She is the Director of the Entangled Political Economy Research Network (EPERN).If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Virtual Sentiments, our new podcast series from the Hayek Program is now streaming! Subscribe today and listen to seasons one and two!Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramLearn more about Academic & Student ProgramsFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium

Professor Greg Kaster's love for learning and deep appreciation for the people around him left an indelible mark on Gustavus Adolphus College, creating a lasting legacy beyond the classroom. This past summer, on June 22, 2024, Greg unexpectedly passed away. In this episode, Carley, who worked closely with Greg on his podcast, interviewed professors who knew him well. She spoke with his colleagues in the History Department, Professors Kate Aguilar, Kate Keller, Glenn Kranking, Maddalena Marinari, and David Tobaru Obermiller as well as a few colleagues from across campus: Jennifer Ackil (Psychological Sciences), Jill Locke (Political Science), and Eric Vrooman (English). They all reflected on his passion for fostering a rich intellectual community. Greg's legacy was not just in his work but in how he engaged with, inspired, and learned from those around him. Whether collaborating on projects, mentoring students, or discussing history, he nurtured a spirit of curiosity and respect that made everyone feel valued. His dedication to the pursuit of knowledge and his genuine care for others will forever be remembered as a hallmark of his time at Gustavus.

Having a professional hockey playing father and uncle does not guarantee you success in the hockey world. Only hard work, sacrifice and dedication can get you there. Listen in as Mason and Beckett Hendrickson talk about their hockey journeys at this point in their careers. Mason plays in the MIAC with Gustavus Adolphus College and Beckett starts his carerr with the Minnesota Gophers this fall.  Chippewa Valley Ortho and Sport MedicineDedicated and committed to the health care needs of patients in Western Wisconsin since 1954. Riverside Bike and SkateEau Claire's hockey headquarters which is the oldest hockey store in the state of Wisconsin. Rolly's Coach ClubNorthwoods Therapy AssociatesTaking physical therapy to the next levelMarket & JohnsonAdding Value to Everything We DoDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.@TheBOSPodwww.thebreakoutsessions.com

Shelley Sánchez is a creativity coach, business strategist, and an award-winning leader who is passionate about igniting creativity to drive innovation. For over 25 years, Shelley held senior leadership roles in the healthcare industry in product development, business development, strategy, training, sales, and operations in start-up companies to Fortune 500 organizations. She recently listened to her heart and launched her own coaching and consulting business and the podcast for women she now co-hosts, “Glitter, Grit, and Growth.” Shelley graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in biology and Spanish from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. and completed numerous executive leadership courses through the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Shelley is a skilled speaker and can also be found on stage laughing until her sides hurt doing improv or stand-up comedy. Shelley's own life and career came alive again when she rediscovered the creative genius within her. Now, she's on a mission to inspire women to tap into their creativity and find the courage to do epic new things! She is at home in the suburbs of Minneapolis, MN but as a lifelong explorer Shelley is happiest traveling the world on standby adventures with her husband, a pilot from Spain, and their two kids. www.shelley-sanchez.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/ Free Gift~ "5 Steps to Unlock Your Creativity: A Guide for Visionary Women," which is available at: https://shelley-sanchez.com/free-creativity-guide ------ Darlene Hawley is a speaker, podcast host, business coach, and communication expert who shows ambitious, heart-centered entrepreneurs and rising business leaders how to speak up, stand out, and make more impact. Grab my 10 Do's and Don't for Effective Daring Conversations: https://mailchi.mp/297e8105e904/communicationguide Grab my 6 Steps To Attract & Stand Out digital guide, a free roadmap to create a successful business with less hustle and more ease: https://bit.ly/attractandstandoutonline Grab a Chai and let's Connect: https://darlenehawley.com https://linkedin.com/in/darlenehawley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darlene-hawley/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darlene-hawley/support

In this inaugural episode, we set the stage for a season of deep dives into some big food themes, starting with relationality and how the multiple, overlapping ways in which we interact with food make it the most complex and delightful relationship that any of us participates in. The show kicks off with a couple of examples of complexity, one musical, one edible. That leads into a conversation with the philosopher of food, Lisa Heldke, who explains why philosophy is like plumbing—an infrastructure that sits behind the walls of our day-to-day experiences, provides critical services to keep things going, and hopefully doesn't spring a leak at crucial moments. We then hear from Taylor Cocalis Suarez, a food entrepreneur who blends theory and practice to slowly but surely change the culture of labour. The show wraps up with David and his partner, Maxime, tasting something really awful (a bit of banana), and a poetic and multilingual response to the MMI Food Questionnaire by composer-conductor, Sandeep Bhagwati.Guests:Lisa Heldke is a pragmatist feminist philosopher of food who teaches at Gustavus Adolphus College, a small liberal arts college in St. Peter, Minnesota. She's the author or co-editor of several books on food, including Philosophers at Table: On Food and Being Human, and Exotic Appetites: Ruminations of a Food Adventurer. In her dreams, she is a world-class bread baker, while in reality she's merely decent. In the summer she lives in a yurt on the coast of Maine. In the winter, she skijors with her husky every chance she gets.Taylor Cocalis lives near Hudson, NY where she spends her time connecting with humans and the natural world. She divides her time among the Suarez Family Brewery (which she runs with her significant other Dan Suarez), the job search community Good Food Jobs (which she shapes with her partner and friend Dorothy Neagle), cooking with her kids Mira and Enzo, and tending to the garden. Sandeep Bhagwati is a professor in the Department of Music at Concordia University in Montreal. He is an award-winning composer, theatre director, and media artist, and his compositions and comprovisations in all genres (including six operas) have been performed by leading performers at leading venues and festivals worldwide. He founded and currently directs matralab, a research/creation center for intercultural and interdisciplinary arts.Host/Producer: David SzantoMusic: Story Mode@makingamealpodcastmakingamealofit.com

Looking to make a lasting impression for your brand? In this podcast episode, we'll show you how to use apparel and promotional products to stand out from the competition and leave a memorable mark on your customers. Learn how to choose the right items, customize them with your logo, and create a cohesive branding strategy that resonates with your audience. Whether you're looking to boost employee morale, attract new customers, or show appreciation to loyal clients, branding with apparel and promotional products is a powerful tool. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your brand presence and make a lasting impact! Ready to take your branding to the next level? Subscribe to our channel for more tips and tricks on how to grow your business with impactful marketing strategies. Topic: How to leave a last impression for your brand Importance of your brand Value of @amazon Brand $300 Billion  @Walmart $114 Billion Less is more Story of purchasing SS Design What is the most popular? Wearables Bags and Backpacks Writing Instruments Drinkware What to use SS Design For: Employee Recognition Customer Appreciation Build your Brand Who is our Guest Mark Roenser? Mark Roesner is currently the President/CEO at SS Design, a leading supplier of branded products headquartered in Lakeville, MN. Mark is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College where he studied Psychology and Speech. Prior to owning SS Design, Mark was the President of Total Filtration Services, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In his free time, Mark can be found playing pickleball or cruising on some body of water. How To connect With Mark: Website: https://www.ssdesigninc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-roesner-90943117/ Shout out to our sponsors A Advanced Servces http://www.aadvancedservices.com/ Fuse Networks https://www.fusenetworks.com/ MarkyBoy Productions https://www.markyboyproductions.com/ Valor Marketing LLC https://valormarketingllc.com/ 

Entrevista con la Dra. Cristalis Capielo Rosa, profesora en el departamento de Consejería y Psicología de la Consejería en la Universidad Estatal de Arizona, el Dr. Gustavo A. García López, profesor en la Escuela Graduada de Planificación de la Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Río Piedras, el Dr. Iyari Ríos Gonzáles, profesor catedrático auxiliar del Departamento de Relaciones Laborales de la Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Río Piedras, Dr. Joaquín Villanueva, profesor asociado en Gustavus Adolphus College en Minnesota, y con el Dr. José Atiles, Profesor Asistente de Sociología en la Universidad de Illinois en Urbana-Champaign, para sostener un diálogo con el fin de repensar las narrativas sobre la corrupción y las posibilidades de emancipación en Puerto Rico. ________ Hilando Fino desde las Ciencias Sociales trae cada semana una conversación pública amena, variada y educativa. La promoción de los derechos humanos forma parte integral de su misión. Da a conocer el producto del trabajo investigativo, las publicaciones y la reflexión de los profesores de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales del Recinto de Río Piedras, así como de otras facultades, unidades universitarias e instituciones educativas. Invita a un diálogo sostenido con aquellos que promueven iniciativas de cambio en el ámbito social y comunitario para la adopción de políticas públicas de avanzada. Se invita también a profesores e investigadores visitantes que aportan sus conocimientos en el ámbito internacional. El propósito es crear un diálogo público sostenido de calidad que promueva el entendimiento de problemas complejos en el mundo. Promueve la involucración ciudadana en la transformación social. El aporte de los profesores e invitados se desarrolla también en otras modalidades, como lo es la discusión a fondo de situaciones o problemas de carácter político, económico, social, ambiental o cultural de interés público. Todo ello se examina desde el crisol de los conceptos y teorías que aportan las ciencias sociales mediante un lenguaje accesible. Además se convoca a profesores y expertos a examinar un mismo tema de forma compleja e interdisciplinaria. Esto permite traer a la radio un examen complejo, minucioso y contrastante de los temas tratados. Hilando Fino desde las Ciencias Sociales convoca también a estudiantes tanto sub-graduados como graduados, para que discutan un tema o comenten los hallazgos de investigaciones. Dado el compromiso con nuestra propia vida universitaria y con una educación superior de calidad, el programa trata de asuntos educativos que requieren urgente atención pública.   Hilando Fino desde las Ciencias Sociales invita a personas que se distinguen en el ámbito público, bien sea en el gobierno o porque representan grupos de la sociedad civil puertorriqueña, a que discutan sus planes y propuestas y su visión sobre el interés colectivo. El compromiso primordial del programa es la difusión del saber que se acumula, tanto desde el trabajo académico de las Ciencias Sociales como desde la experiencia práctica de los ciudadanos y los hacedores de política pública.

In this episode, Jared Morningstar and Justin speak with Lissa McCullough on the difficult thought of American philosopher D. G. Leahy (1937–2014). Lissa McCullough is Lecturer in Philosophy at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is editor of The Call to Radical Theology by Thomas J. J. Altizer and coeditor (with Brian Schroeder) of Thinking through the Death of God: A Critical Companion to Thomas J. J. Altizer, both also published by SUNY Press. Jared Morningstar is an independent scholar living in Madison, Wisconsin with academic interests in philosophy of religion, Islamic studies, comparative religion, metamodern spirituality, and interfaith dialogue. His work in these areas seeks to offer robust responses to issues of inter-religious conflict, contemporary nihilism, and the "meaning crisis," among other things. Jared graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2018 with degrees in religion and Scandinavian studies and currently works for the Center for Process Studies, the Cobb Institute, and the Psychedelic Medicine Association. https://jaredmorningstar.com/ Support War Machine: https://www.patreon.com/WarMachine419

Host Andrew Storey and Co-Host David Russ present a roundtable discussion with the Planning Committee from the Multi-Dimensional Chromatography Workshop. The interviewed group includes: Kate Perrault Uptmore, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at William and Mary; PH Stefanuto, Lead Scientist at the University of Liege; Dwight Stoll, Professor of Chemistry at Gustavus Adolphus College; and Petr Vozka, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at California State University at Los Angeles. LECO is a 2024 Sponsor of the Multi-Dimensional Chromatography Workshop which will be hosted by Petr Vozka at Cal State University and the Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Laboratory 10-12 January 2024. http://www.multidimensionalchromatography.com/ https://www.wm.edu/as/chemistry/people/faculty/perrault_k.php https://www.uliege.be/cms/c_9054334/en/directory?uid=U210447 https://gustav.us/profiles/stoll.php https://www.calstatela.edu/research/c3al

On this episode we talk with Josh Funk, Head Coach who is the head coach of the new DIII women's college hockey program at Hood College that will start playing in the 2024-25 season. Josh started his coaching career as a student assistant for their men's hockey program at Gustavus Adolphus College. He then went on to work at the high school, club hockey and junior levels before becoming an assistant coach with the women's program at Robert Morris University, In 2020, Josh took over as head coach at Plymouth State University where he spent 2 years. In January 2023, Josh was named to be the inaugural head coach for the Hood Blazers. You can connect with Josh either on the team website: https://hoodathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/josh-funk/898 or via Josh Funk's Champs App profile:  https://profile.champs.app/h/josh-funk You can learn more about the Hood Blazers Women's Ice Hockey team here:  https://hoodathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey or follow Josh and the team on Twitter: @hood_whockey and @funkyhockey11  Instagram: @hood_whockey and @funkjosh11 Here is a list of 2023 Girls Hockey Events:  https://www.champs.app/2023/01/2023-girls-hockey-event-calendar/ To learn more about minor hockey development and recruiting for both girls and boys, visit the Champs App website http://www.champs.app  =============================================== Create a free, beautiful Champs Hockey Profile to help with college or prep school recruiting: https://profile.champs.app/sign-up With Champs App profile you can: ·         Share highlight videos, statistics and coach information ·         Add a player's playing history (teams, coaches, level of play) and upcoming games schedule ·         Share personal, student and athletic profile information ·         Invite and connect with coaches, players and teammates Once you create your profile, you will have a personalized link to share with coaches and teams. Or you can connect directly with coaches on Champs App.  Here is a list of college and team coaches already using Champs App:  https://www.champs.app/2022/09/ncaa-coaches-directory/  You can view sample profiles here:  Women's: Cammie Knight  and Men's: Wayne Crosby  https://profile.champs.app/h/cammie-knight and https://profile.champs.app/h/wayne-crosby

This week we interview GIRL BOSS Laura Doebler !!! Laura teaches middle school band at Dakota Hills Middle School in Eagan, MN (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District 196), and has recently presented at the MMEA Midwinter Conference, The Midwest Clinic, and to Women Band Directors International. She's also included in an upcoming book from GIA entitled "Women in Wind Band"). She talks about growing up in Roseville, going to college at Gustavus Adolphus College, how her professional life has led her to advocate for representation in wind bands, specifically for women. Laura also shares "What's On Your Stand" (Yo Goto, Adrian Sims, and Haley Woodrow music!) Brad makes lots of old-timey references to old TV shows like Columbo and Seinfeld. AND PREACHER ERIN goes off about ladders or something. YOU HAVE TO HEAR THIS EPISODE.

Episode Summary  In this episode of Sunny Side Up, Carolyn Najac interviews Christian DeMarais on crafting success and navigating landscapes in business. We discuss how engaging stakeholders successfully requires a blend of empathy, strategic narrative crafting, and in-depth understanding. He emphasises the power of understanding stakeholder perspectives and crafting a compelling narrative. Christian underscores the importance of empathy, especially towards internal stakeholders, viewing them as the real 'customers'. Finally, while discussing B2B and B2C dynamics, he emphasises the significance of listening to customers and efficiently leveraging resources across diverse teams.  About the Guest  Christian DeMarais is currently serving as Director of Revenue Operations and Strategy at Wix, where he has helped build and scale over 25 Sales and Account Management teams in 3 years. In addition to a career as a RevOps and Sales Strategy Pro, DeMarais is also an accomplished actor who recently had a recurring role in Maniac (Netflix), as well as guest roles on Mr. Robot (USA), The Equalizer (CBS) and Elementary (CBS). DeMarais holds an MFA in acting from NYU and a BA in Business Management and Theatre, with a Minor in Dance from Gustavus Adolphus College.  Connect with Christian DeMarais  Key Takeaways  When engaging with stakeholders, immerse yourself in their perspectives, understanding their needs, concerns, and objectives.  ● Avoid Direct Objectives – Don't always lead with your end goal. Let stakeholders understand your objectives through the information you provide and the narrative you weave. ● Craft a Narrative: Whether it's a presentation, a proposal, or a report, build a story that captivates your stakeholders and takes them on a journey.  ● It's crucial to know what drives your stakeholders. Identify their priorities, financial metrics, time-saving efficiencies, or other KPIs, and cater your strategy to these. ● Empathy is key. While clear goals and KPIs matter, other aspects like ease of use and time-saving can be equally crucial.  ● Never judge. Understand the perspectives and challenges of all team members. Your internal stakeholders, often acting as your 'customers', need that understanding the most. ● Ensure your services or products cater to a broad spectrum of your customers' needs, making it easier for them to choose you over competitors.  ● Continuously seek and incorporate customer feedback to refine and improve your offerings. Centre your strategies around customer needs. Listening to and acting on their input can lead to product innovations and sustained growth.  ● Balance Macro and Micro Perspectives. Keep an eye on the broader business strategy while attending to day-to-day operations.  Quote: “Understanding is such a huge part of what we do. And I think understanding your customer, but a lot of times for RebLabs specifically, your customers are also internal stakeholders in the company and the business.” – Christian DeMarais  Recommended Resource The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg  Shout-Outs  Melanie Terranova – Head of RevOps at Wix  Dhwani Dalal – Director, Sales Strategy & Operations at DocuSign Meg Goetsch – Vice President, Global Sales Operations and Strategy at Forter  ⁠Connect with Christian DeMarais⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Follow us on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

SynopsisIn 2001, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize, Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, commissioned American composer Steve Heitzeg to write a “Nobel Symphony.”In 1866, the Swedish engineer and scientist Alfred Nobel had invented dynamite. His patent helped him amass a great fortune, but, troubled by the destructive power and potential misuse of his invention, Nobel arranged that his estate would award annual prizes to those who made significant contributions to world peace.For his “Nobel Symphony,” Heitzeg chose to set quotes from a variety of Nobel laureates , including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King, Jr, and the Dalai Lama. Purely instrumental effects were also employed to convey something of their ideas and ideals. For example, in a section honoring a 1997 winner of the Nobel Prize, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Heitzeg scored an eerie march for a percussion ensemble consisting of hollow artificial limbs.The October 2, 2001 premiere of Steve Heitzeg's “Nobel Symphony” came shortly after the tragic events of September 11th. Understandably, its message had a special resonance for the performers and audiences present at its first performance.Music Played in Today's ProgramSteve Heitzeg (b. 1959) Nobel Symphony Gustavus Orchestra; Warren Friesen, cond. Gustavus Adolphus 60171-10022

"Den svenske indianen", flickan som var med när Abraham Lincoln dog, den svenskamerikanske tidningskungen som byggde ett slott i Minneapolis och så Gustaf II Adolfs universitet. Vi följer spåren i svenskbygderna fram till idag. Inget annat område i USA lockade svenska utvandrare som de delar av Minnesota dit den förste svensken, Jacob Fahlström, kom på 1810-talet. Han hade så nära kontakter med ursprungsbefolkningen att han kallades "den svenske indianen". Vår reporter Mats Carlsson-Lénart söker spåren efter honom och de som kom efter honom. Vi besöker the American Swedish Institute i Minneapolis där besökare kan ta del av svensk och svenskamerikansk kultur, och Gustavus Adolphus college, som länge var en isolerad läroanstalt enbart för svenskamerikaner, men som med tiden öppnat sig för alla som vill komma och studera, och där det svenska arvet är en viktig del.Programmet är en repris från 15 maj 2023.Medverkande: Elisabet Skoglund, frivilligarbetande och Bruce Karstadt, chef, the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis; Kjerstin Moody, associate professor, Skandinavienstudier; Glenn Kranking, associate professor historia; Philip Bryant, associate professor engelska och Afrikastudier; Sophie Martinez, student; Thomas Young, ansvarig för kontakter med och samarbeten i Sverige; David Jessup, historielärare; Cerise Metz, student, alla vid Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, Minnesota.I programmet hörs också delar ur Sven Jerrings intervjuer med amerikasvenskar från 1937.

"Den svenske indianen", flickan som var med när Abraham Lincoln dog, den svenskamerikanske tidningskungen som byggde ett slott i Minneapolis och så Gustaf II Adolfs universitet. Vi följer spåren i svenskbygderna fram till idag. Inget annat område i USA lockade svenska utvandrare som de delar av Minnesota dit den förste svensken, Jacob Fahlström, kom på 1810-talet. Han hade så nära kontakter med ursprungsbefolkningen att han kallades "den svenske indianen". Vår reporter Mats Carlsson-Lénart söker spåren efter honom och de som kom efter honom. Vi besöker the American Swedish Institute i Minneapolis där besökare kan ta del av svensk och svenskamerikansk kultur, och Gustavus Adolphus college, som länge var en isolerad läroanstalt enbart för svenskamerikaner, men som med tiden öppnat sig för alla som vill komma och studera, och där det svenska arvet är en viktig del.Medverkande: Elisabet Skoglund, frivilligarbetande och Bruce Karstadt, chef, the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis; Kjerstin Moody, associate professor, Skandinavienstudier; Glenn Kranking, associate professor historia; Philip Bryant, associate professor engelska och Afrikastudier; Sophie Martinez, student; Thomas Young, ansvarig för kontakter med och samarbeten i Sverige; David Jessup, historielärare; Cerise Metz, student, alla vid Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, Minnesota.I programmet hörs också delar ur Sven Jerrings intervjuer med amerikasvenskar från 1937.

Will Neuenfeldt reads his poem, "Ritual," and Eric Machan Howd reads his poems, "Initiation" and "Personal Theology," from our Spring 2023 issue. Will Neuenfeldt studied English at Gustavus Adolphus College and his poems are published in Capsule Stories, Months to Years, and Red Flag Poetry. He lives in Cottage Grove, MN, home of the dude who played Steven Stifler in those American Pie movies and a house Teddy Roosevelt slept in. Eric Machan Howd (Ithaca, NY) is a poet, musician, and educator. His fifth collection of poetry, Universal Monsters, was published by The Orchard Street Press in 2021. He is currently working on an erasure project using a work by author H.P. Lovecraft. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support

Jill Anderson is the Executive Vice President of Operations at Southern California Edison. She has served in several leadership roles in several utilities in her career. At SCE in addition to her current position, she has also been the Senior Vice President of Customer Service and Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning & Power Supply. At New York Power Authority, she worked as the Chief Commercial Officer, Vice President of Public Affairs and Energy Policy and Chief of Staff to the CEO. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from NYU.What do we talk about in this episode?Jill shares her career journey starting out in the utility industry, moving into leadership positions early in her career; she discusses her wide variety of experiences from leading people in the field to leading people in an office. We talk about some of the challenges faced in being a woman in the field of a utility and how to handle those challenges. Jill provides insight into leadership and her leadership experiences. She shares how she has developed her skill sets over her career to move into the executive leadership role she currently inhabits.The importance of meeting people where they are - one person at a time.Jill's experience in a variety of leadership experiences at different utilities. Technical leadership roles and leadership roles in non-technical areas of utilities.Why and how Jill uses social media and is purposefully visible so she can be a role model as a woman engineer and a woman executive.The importance of being in leadership and being in the field with her employees.How Jill strategically and intentionally uses her time in a week and how she intentionally invests in herself.Enjoying the people side is one of the most important parts of being in leadership vs. staying technicalAvoiding office manager type tasks - or sharing them equally with others on your team.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioResourcesA capacitor bank is a group of several capacitors connected in series or parallel combinations. Capacitors are electrical and electronic components that store electrical energy. Thus, capacitor banks (cap banks) store the reactive energy (leading) and compensate for inductive energy (lagging), thus improving the power factor. As a result, the grid gets more stable and higher transmission capacity and suffers fewer transmission losses. (https://www.electricalvolt.com/2022/08/what-is-a-capacitor-bank/)Reactive load refers to the electrical load that consumes apparent power in a circuit, such as an inductor or capacitor. This type of load consumes current that is out of phase with the voltage, and can cause power factor issues in a power system. Reactive load refers to the electrical load that consumes apparent power in a circuit, such as an inductor or capacitor. (https://www.quora.com)The Nobel Conference is an academic conference held annually at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Founded in 1963, the conference links a general audience with scientists in topics related to the natural and social sciences. (Wikipedia)California Announces Almost 18 Percent Of Cars Bought In 2022 Were Electric (https://insideevs.com/news/619370/california-18-percent-new-cars-electric/). In 2022, 5.8% of the new cars Americans bought were electric, up from 3.2% in 2021. Total EV sales topped 800,000 for the first time. (https://www.kbb.com/car-news/new-car-sales-fell-in-2022-but-new-electric-car-sales-rose-dramatically/)It has been estimated that nearly 40% of women who earn engineering degrees either never enter the profession or quit. (https://hbr.org/2016/08/why-do-so-many-women-who-study-engineering-leave-the-field)

Janey chats about the recent news article looking at the link between alcohol and gut health.  Its a topic we cover in depth in The Sober Club, we have several vids in our member portal, so join consider joining us for content, connection and inspiration. Janey digs into the fascinating topic of AA and whether their focus on 'higher power' helps or hinders, especially if people are not religious and find spiritual concepts offputtings.  Her guest is Dr Peg O'Connor, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, specializing in moral philosophy, feminist philosophy, and addiction studies. Author of Life on the Rocks: Finding Meaning in Addiction and Recovery  and the latest book Higher and Friendly Powers, Transforming Addiction and Recovery. Events Join us for Family Constellations Sat April 15 in Herts The day before is Heart Centered Biz day with constellations (for coaches, experts, therapists) Sober by the Sea is Sat April 22 where we create a vision board. Click here to see events       Follow Janey @janeyleegrace #thesoberclub 

Maria Gomez Tierney has been choreographing, dancing and teaching in the Twin Cities since 1989. She received a B.A from the University of Minnesota and an M.F.A. from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Tierney has directed Gomez Dance Group since 1998. Her dance work has been presented at many venues throughout the St. Paul and Minneapolis area.  She was a faculty member at Gustavus Adolphus College and Hamline University, where she directed and co-directed the dance company programs.  Tierney has taught Creative Dance and Dance for All Abilities for Young Dance, where she also served on the board of directors. In 2011, She completed the Master's-level Holistic Health Studies Graduate Certificate at St. Catherine's University, and became a certified Master Reiki practitioner. Tierney is also a certified yoga teacher and has taught since 2004. All of these endeavors would not be possible without the support and love of her family, Joe, Dave and especially Tom.

Peg O'Connor is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, recovering alcoholic of 35 years, and author of Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering and Life on the Rocks: Finding Meaning in Addiction and Recovery. She writes the column "Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken” for psychologytoday.com.  In her free time, Peg is an avid tennis player and a black belt in taekwondo. She has worked in dog rescue for about 10 years and finds that her faith in humanity can be simultaneously shattered by meeting mistreated animals and restored by colleagues who are fiercely loving and caring advocates. Her own dog, Clooney, is a rescue and they spend their days together in the great Minneapolis area. PegOConnorAuthor.com Recovery Revolution Podcast Network

Peg O'Connor, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Her training is in moral philosophy, feminist philosophy, addiction studies, and the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein. She believes that philosophy helped her to get and remain sober. Avoiding Alcoholics Anonymous for the first 20 years of her sobriety because of the concept of a “higher power,” she is focused on using some of the great canonical thinkers in western philosophy to illuminate dimensions of addiction. She further shares this in her new book, Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering (Wildhouse Publications, August 2022).Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and the similarities of recovery from all afflictions and addictions, and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are trudging this road. We are an open meeting for ALL, no matter your life experiences, faith traditions, nationality, or background.  Reco12 is a self-supporting service and we appreciate your help in keeping us working our Step 12 in this manner.  We gratefully accept one-time contributions through PayPal and Venmo through the links in the chat and show notes.  We have also started a new monthly subscription program called Reco12 Spearheads.  To join in and help support these cool projects, please consider donating at www.reco12.com/support, or click on the link in the chat of the live meeting or the show notes of the podcast. Resources from this meeting:Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and SufferingSoren KierkegaardWilliam James Varieties of Religious ExperiencesHenry David ThoreauAristotle To record a Reco12 Shares … share or prayer, please link to https://www.speakpipe.com/reco12shares and leave a share or your favorite recovery prayer. To find Reco12 Shares on virtually any podcast platform and follow and listen, go here:  https://reco12shares.buzzsprout.com/share  Outro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth. The Eating Disorder Diaries PodcastIf you have an eating disorder, you are not alone. Host Amy Goeckel shares her experience.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group

Philosopher Dr. Peg O'Connor stops by the Intentional Clinician podcast to talk to Paul Krauss MA LPC about how trauma may affect peoples' abilities to develop and cultivate what one philosopher calls "the essential arts of person-hood." Some of the essential arts of personhood include: imagining, hoping, having empathy, bodily dominion, and self-possession. Lacking those makes it far more difficult for a person to have self-respect, which in turn makes it much harder to be a full moral agent and to be taken as such by others. In this episode, trauma-informed therapist Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Peg O'Connor discuss the intersections of trauma and the ability for people to cultivate the essential arts of personhood. Peg O'Connor is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, recovering alcoholic of 35 years, and author of Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering (Wildhouse Publications, 2022) and Life on the Rocks: Finding Meaning in Addiction and Recovery (Central Recovery Press, 2016). She writes the column “Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken” for psychologytoday.com.  In her free time, Peg is an avid tennis player and a black belt in taekwondo. She has worked in dog rescue for about 10 years and finds that her faith in humanity can be simultaneously shattered by meeting mistreated animals and restored by colleagues who are fiercely loving and caring advocates. Her own dog, Clooney, is a rescue and they spend their days together in the great Minneapolis area. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Sign our Petition Preview an On-Demand Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, and Wired Magazine. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups.  For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Grand Rapids: Instagram   |   Facebook     |     Youtube  Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Gymnopédie No. 1" from Gymnopédie No. 1 by Joseph Shabason (Spotify)

Peg O'Connor is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, recovering alcoholic of 35 years, and author of “Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering” and “Life on the Rocks: Finding Meaning in Addiction and Recovery”. She writes the column “Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken” for psychologytoday.com. In her free time, Peg is an avid tennis player and a black belt in taekwondo. She has worked in dog rescue for about 10 years and finds that her faith in humanity can be simultaneously shattered by meeting mistreated animals and restored by colleagues who are fiercely loving and caring advocates. Her own dog, Clooney, is a rescue and they spend their days together in the great Minneapolis area. For more information about Recovery Revolution Live you can visit our Website or Facebook Page Recovery Revolution Podcast Network

In this episode, we discuss:How philosophy supports sobrietyThe importance of friendshipHigher and friendlier powersThe influence of William James on AAReligion versus spirituality Spiritual impulsesAccessing joy in difficult momentsThe problem with a rock-bottom approachBuilding recovery capital Peg O'Connor, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Her training is in moral philosophy, feminist philosophy, addiction studies, and the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein. She believes that philosophy helped her to get and remain sober. Avoiding Alcoholics Anonymous for the first 20 years of her sobriety because of the concept of a “higher power,” she is focused on using some of the great canonical thinkers in western philosophy to illuminate dimensions of addiction.  She further shares this in her latest book, Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering (Wildhouse Publications, 2022).  Dr. O'Connor is regularly published in trade journals and writes a column, “Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken,” for Psychology Today, which has nearly 2.3 million total views online and select columns have appeared in the print publication.  Her expertise has been featured on BBC's Free Thinking and Canadian Public Radio's On Drugs podcast, as well as in print and online publications ranging from The New York Times, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Cosmo and Marie Claire to Vice and Salon. She has been invited to present on addiction and recovery at some of the country's most prestige universities, in addition to workshops and talks in church basements, classrooms, community centers, and treatment centers. To learn more about Dr. O'Connor, visit her website:  https://pegoconnorauthor.com/__Join the new Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Follow @sunandmoon.soberliving on InstagramDisclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

  Viv, aka Sober iThrive interviews Dr Peg O'Connor on her book "Higher and Friendly Powers" This is an amazing interview and we graciously thank Dr O'Connor for coming on the Sobertown Podcast and sharing her amazing insights and wisdom!!   Interview with Peg O'Connor, Professor of Philosophy, Specializing in Feminist, Social, Political Philosophy and Addiction Studies, and Author of: “HIGHER AND FRIENDLY POWERS TRANSFORMING ADDICTION AND SUFFERING HIGHER” An expansive alternative for those who have AND FRIENDiv struggled with the "higher power" of AA's 12-step POWERS program, Higher and Friendly Powers (Wildhouse Publications / August 24, 2022) offers a sense of human decency, moral ideals, and even a better version of oneself. In Higher and Friendly Powers, Peg O'Connor, PEG O CONNOR PhD, addresses an audience much like herself: those in recovery who have struggled with the Christian-centric God at the heart of Alcoholics Anonymous. She brings our attention to a little-known fact: the term "higher power," a touchstone in the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, was coined by William James, philosopher, psychologist, and intellectual giant of the early 20 century. By acting as our personal field guide through the world of William James, Peg shows that "higher power" as James conceived it is far more expansive than we might imagine. The book, which combines Peg's deep personal wisdom with James's adventurous intellect, has the power to transform the way we live.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 1 Peg O'Connor, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. • Her training is in moral philosophy, feminist philosophy, addiction studies, and the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein. She believes that philosophy helped her to get and remain sober. Avoiding Alcoholics Anonymous for the first 20 years of her sobriety because of the concept of a "higher power," she is focused on using some of the great canonical thinkers in western philosophy to illuminate dimensions of addiction. She further shares this in her new book, Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering (Wildhouse Publications, August 2022). Dr. O'Connor is also the author of Life on the Rocks: Finding Meaning in Addiction and Recovery (Central Recovery Press, 2016), Morality and Our Complicated Form of Life: Feminist Wittgensteinian Metaethics (Penn State, 2008), and Oppression and Responsibility: A Wittgensteinian Approach to Social Practices and Moral Theory (Penn State, 2002). A co-editor to multiple other titles, she is regularly published in trade journals and writes a column, Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken, for Psychology Today, which has nearly two million total views online and select columns have appeared in the print publication. Dr. O'Connor's expertise has been featured on BBC's Free Thinking and Canadian Public Radio's On Drugs podcast, as well as in print and online publications ranging from The New York Times, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Cosmo and Marie Claire to Vice and Kinfolk. She has been invited to present on addiction and recovery at some of the country's most prestige universities, in addition to workshops and talks in church basements, classrooms, community centers, and treatment centers. Dr. Peg O'Connor is a recovering alcoholic who maintains that philosophy got and helped her to stay sober. For the last twelve years, she has shifted the focus of her work to using some of the great canonical thinkers in western philosophy to illuminate dimensions of addiction. She understands addiction as a meaning of life problem and no discipline is as well suited as philosophy to address meaning of life questions.   Peg O'Conner's Website: https://pegoconnorauthor.com/ Amazon: Higher and Friendly Powers   Viv, aka Sober_iThrive, is a Certified Addictions Recovery Coach  https://www.soberithrive.org My communities are:   • Sobertownpodcast.com   • I Am Sober Community (IAS) - @Sober_iThrive  • Sobertown Facebook Group   • “Valiants We Thrive” – Sober Women Telegram Group  • Instagram: @Sober_i_Thrive    No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com    

Episode 56: Lachen Reid, Strength Coach at Gustavus Adolphus College, and Velocity Training Center Cutoffs & Coffee Episode 56 CT & James DiBiasio, with Lachen Reid, Strength Coach at Gustavus Adolphus College, and Velocity Training Center Where to find them: IG: @therealct @jpdibiasio_ @workhorse.training Coach Lachen Reid was a longtime hockey player, but towards the end of his playing days, he recognized that he loved training for hockey much more than he loved playing the games. This made it a natural transition for him to become a strength coach. With mentors like former Cutoffs & Coffee guests Austin Jochum and Jake Tuura, Reid created his own philosophies and techniques that have helped his athletes consistently improve their strength and speed, as well as their play on the court/field/ice. In this episode, we dive into many different speed training techniques, cover Coach Reid's take on the correlation between training and religion, and we try to figure out what is in the water (or snow) in Minnesota that produces a ton of the great minds in the strength and performance field. This episode is brought to you by Underdogg Fitness, the BEST Store and Go Foam Roller in the game! Underdoggfitness.com. @underdogg_fitness You can get your own “Cutoffs & Coffee” shirts (you have to cut the sleeves yourself) and hats, by DMing @therealct, all sizes S-XL available! We also have crewnecks available! The video version can be found on YouTube, and the audio version can be found on Apple podcasts and Spotify! Give us a review, leave a comment, subscribe. Links are in the description! #t3performance #performance #podcast #motivate #hardwork #inspire #cutoffs #coffee #teach #workout #fitness #breath #breathwork #exercise #livelifestimulated #cleveland #leadership #comradery #workethic #drive #passion #mentalreps #mentalperformance #mentaltoughness

This week Kelley Morse shares the communication strategies that allow her to connect with leaders and employees, helping them put the puzzles pieces together. Listen in as Laura and Kelley discuss how to give constructive feedback, understanding how the audience wants to be involved in presentations, and why your team should be trusted to learn from their mistakes.   Here are a few things you'll learn during this episode: How to make your employees feel like they've been heard The importance of learning to delegate The difference between commanding and demanding respect Why there's no such thing as neutral communication Kelley's strategy for giving constructive feedback   During the 24-Hour Influence Challenge Kelley encourages you to find a small task and complete it, giving yourself a fresh start for the new year.   About Kelley Morse:   Kelley Morse is the SVP, Human Resources, responsible for leading the DE&I, talent acquisition, people operations and HR business partnering functions, as well as overseeing the development and launch of impactful, employee-friendly programs across Bullhorn. Prior to joining the team, Kelley has spent her career partnering with business leaders to build out modern people programs and approachable teams at high-growth startups, including ConcertAI and Flywire. She has an MBA from Suffolk University and a B.A. in Communications from Gustavus Adolphus College.   You can learn more in the following ways: Bullhorn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bullhorn/ Instagram: @lifeatbullhorn Website: www.bullhorn.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bullhorn>Kelley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-morse-5910746/   To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C's of influence.   You can connect with Laura in the following ways:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @Laura Sicola  Instagram: @VocalImpactProductionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today my guest is Peg O'Connor, author of “Higher and Friendly Powers-Transforming Addiction and Suffering”. She has been sober for 34 years, holds Ph.D in philosophy, she is a professor at Gustavus Adolphus College, and a contributor to Psychology Today.    We dig into the premise of her book around where the term Higher Power comes from and what it really means. Her intention is the same as mine, which is to alleviate unnecessary suffering by helping people overcome ideas that may be holding them back from solutions such as the 12 Step program.   That's actually a good segway to announce that I'm hosting a free 12 Step Workshop for Women starting January 3rd and all you have to do is join the One day at a time private women's group on Facebook!   There will be a lot of challenges for Dry January - some that are quite expensive, but if you have financial constraints that put these out of reach, I got you covered. Everything is free, even the literature! I am a huge 12 step advocate because it has helped me to stay sober for over 28 years. If you're worried about the God thing, I have a way around that. If you are worried about being an “alcoholic”, don't worry about that either! Whatever has prevented you from going through the process, I will share context and perspectives that will help you get past the barriers so that you can access a truly magical transformation.   So if you have been thinking about it, take this as a sign! Fortune favors the bold so let's goooo…. Be sure to invite your friends too. The more the merrier.   Without further ado, please enjoy this episode with Peg!   Get the book! Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3G6Edku Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Lightning Round Answers:  Book recommendation: Mary Carr, “Lit” Favorite Quote: Use “Misery Threshold” instead of Rock Bottom Self Care Practice: Exercise, Walking Meditation, 12 Step Meetings   Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

A Black Man's Sketch Season 2, Episode 9 Reflections on Otis Zanders' Retirement with Commissioner of Public Safety John Harrington About Commissioner John Harrington John Harrington was appointed commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety by Gov. Tim Walz in January 2019. Prior to his appointment, Harrington served as the Metro Transit Chief of Police for the Twin Cities area, overseeing significant growth of the agency and increasing diversity of the department from 5 to 50 percent. In 1977, Harrington began at the St. Paul Police Department as a patrol officer, working his way up the chain of command. He was selected chief of police in 2004 and served in that role until 2010. As chief, he addressed some of St. Paul's most difficult problems. This resulted in numerous successes, including the development of innovative programs that have greatly reduced domestic violence and gang involvement. Harrington served as a Minnesota state senator from the east side of St. Paul from 2010 to 2012. Harrington has been on the faculty at Metropolitan State University, Saint Mary's University, and the University of St. Thomas​, where he has taught Leadership, Demographics, Community Oriented Policing, and Gangs. Harrington is a founding member of the Asian-American and black police officer associations. He helped launch and currently chairs the board at Ujamaa Place, a non-profit agency that works with African-American men to transition them out of prison and gangs to become productive community members. Harrington was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth University and master's degree from the University of St. Thomas. He is the father of five adult children and has 16 grandchildren, and currently resides in the Twin Cities. About Otis Zanders Otis Zanders retired from his role as CEO of Ujamaa Place on September 30, 2022.  Otis Zanders was raised during the Jim Crow era in Mississippi. He was the first in his family to graduate high school. His mother insisted he attend college, to which he obliged and was awarded an academic scholarship to Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN.  Zanders credits his mother who instilled a value system based on his African ancestry of love, strength, determination and courage to fight for the most marginalized populations in society.  Zanders' internship with the Minnesota Department of Corrections during his final semester at Gustavus Adolphus College in January 1977, ignited his passion to serve his community by getting proximate to men involved in the criminal justice system and helping to transform their lives.  During his nearly 35-year career with the Department of Corrections, Zanders served at various locations around Minnesota and retired as warden of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Red Wing, MN at the end of 2011.In 2012, Zanders decided he was not quite ready to give up service altogether and accepted the role as President/CEO of Ujamaa Place. 

Peg O'Connor, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Her training is in moral philosophy, feminist philosophy, addiction studies, and the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein. She believes that philosophy helped her to get and remain sober. Avoiding Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for the first 20 years of her sobriety because of the concept of a “higher power,” she is focused on using some of the great canonical thinkers in western philosophy to illuminate dimensions of addiction.  She further shares this in her new book, Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering. Dr. Peg O'Connor is a recovering alcoholic who maintains that Philosophy got and helped her to stay sober. For the last twelve years, she has shifted the focus of her work to using some of the great canonical thinkers in western Philosophy to illuminate dimensions of addiction. She understands addiction as a meaning of life problem and no discipline is as well suited as Philosophy to address meaning of life questions. In Higher and Friendly Powers, Dr. O'Connor addresses an audience much like herself: those in recovery who have struggled with the Christian-centric God at the heart of AA. She brings our attention to a little-known fact: the term “higher power,” a touchstone in the twelve steps of AA, was coined by William James, philosopher, psychologist, and intellectual giant of the early 20th century. Find Dr. O'Conner at http://pegoconnorauthor.com Video Clips of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/c/unlatchedmind

The Food Group Minnesota is not your typical food pantry. Yet that is where they started originally over 40 years ago. They provide excellent examples of ways that community organizations can take a much larger role in addition to meeting immediate hunger-fighting needs. The Food Group Minnesota grows, harvests, buys and distributes healthy foods with multiple programs. Laura Mirafuentes is the perfect spokesperson for The Food Group. She has worked there for over eight years using her skills in fundraising, program management, and her 10 years of experience working in the food and agriculture sector to make a difference for local food systems and local food justice in the greater Minneapolis, MN area. She has worked with The Food Group since 2014, where she currently oversees fundraising for the organization and spent several years managing Big River Farms, a 150-acre certified organic incubator farm for beginning farmers of color. Laura has served as Project Director with multiple USDA awards and has helped various other organizations successfully attain their own federal grants as an independent consultant. Laura Mirafuentes currently serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors at Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2009 with a B.A. in English and is bilingual in Spanish. https://thefoodgroupmn.org Podcast sponsored by: GOGREENLOCALLY ORG, 501c3 NV nonprofit Hosted by: Jenny Nichols, Executive Director Edited by: Avery Sigarroa, Communications Coordinator

Dr. Peg O'Conner Ph.D is interviewed by Paul Krauss MA LPC about the addiction recovery community, the difficulties with the Christian-centric God that is a part of many Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, how to participate in recovery and understand the concept of a "higher power," etc. Dr. Peg also discusses her personal journey in recovery as well. Dr. Peg O'Conner's book Higher and Friendly Powers (Wildhouse Publications / September 1, 2022) is a comprehensive alternative for people who have had trouble with the "higher power" of AA's 12-step program. It delivers a feeling of human decency, moral principles, and even a better version of oneself. Peg O'Connor, PhD, speaks to those in recovery who have battled with the Christian-centered God at the center of Alcoholics Anonymous in Higher and Friendly Powers. She draws our attention to a little-known fact: William James, a philosopher, psychologist, and intellectual titan of the early 20th century, created the phrase "higher power," a touchstone in Alcoholics Anonymous' twelve steps. Peg O'Connor, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Her training is in moral philosophy, feminist philosophy, addiction studies, and the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein. She believes that philosophy helped her to get and remain sober. Avoiding Alcoholics Anonymous for the first 20 years of her sobriety because of the concept of a “higher power,” she is focused on using some of the great canonical thinkers in western philosophy to illuminate dimensions of addiction.  She further shares this in her new book, Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering (Wildhouse Publications, 2022).   Preview an On-Demand Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults by Paul Krauss MA LPC   Want to get trained in EMDR Therapy? Looking for some great advanced EMDR therapy trainings? Check out EMDR Training Solutions and Register Today! Use the code INTENTIONAL at checkout, and get $100 Dollars OFF at Checkout! Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, and Wired Magazine. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433.  If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups.  For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Grand Rapids: Instagram   |   Facebook     |     Youtube    Original Music: ”Shades of Currency" [Instrumental] from Archetypes by PAWL (Spotify) "Taking Flight (feat. Brandee Younger)" from Resavoir by Resavoir (Spotify)  

The U.S. House has passed a 2-billion dollar plan to curb crime. We'll get the crime fighting details and a read on the likelihood that it will pass the Senate. Early voting is underway for more than 200 public offices across the state. We'll hear what local polling is saying about the issues the majority of voters care about. The annual Nobel conference at Gustavus Adolphus College this week is focused on the impact of inequality on young people's mental health. We'll talk with the conference organizer about their impact. And a newly opened woodworking space is dedicated to those not traditionally included in the medium. We'll visit the studio.

The annual Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter happens September 28th and 29th. The festival director, Lisa Heldke, talks with guest host Tim Nelson about why the committee chose this topic and how the seven speakers at the conference will address it.

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In this week's episode of the podcast, Lauren & Rob sit down with Kelley Morse, SVP of HR at Bullhorn. The trio sat down to talk about what being a leader in a modern business requires in a world that has significantly evolved in the past three years. The conversation highlights the need to actively listen to the voice of your employees, build intentional teams and people programs, and use solid data to drive decision-making both within HR and at the leadership level. The crew also talks about: Taking inventory of what's missing in your teams Building a company culture both remote, hybrid, and in the office Being intentional in your actions ongoing training with all of your leaders This episode is brought to you by Kyloe Partners & Leap Consulting Solutions. Please remember to rate, review, & share the episode wherever you tune in. About Kelley: Kelley Morse is the SVP, Human Resources, responsible for leading the DE&I, talent acquisition, people operations, and HR business partnering functions, as well as overseeing the development and launch of impactful, employee-friendly programs across Bullhorn. Prior to joining the team, Kelley has spent her career partnering with business leaders to build out modern people programs and approachable teams at high-growth startups, including ConcertAI and Flywire. She has an MBA from Suffolk University and a B.An in Communications from Gustavus Adolphus College.

Get inspired by Jokotola Edu "Joko," an entrepreneur who has pivoted careers several times and has a wealth of experiences in different countries and sectors. In this episode, Akua welcomes Joko to chat about her perspective on being able to evolve and adjust the definition of success. Joko is the founder of Joko Edu, a stationary company using storytelling to highlight and preserve the rich culture and history of Africa. She tells the story of how she fell in love with history while going to Gustavus Adolphus College in the US. There she learned US history from many perspectives and wished she knew the same about her home country of Nigeria. Eventually, this curiosity would inspire her to create Joko Edu. From banking to the education sector, bag design, and finally, entrepreneurship, find out how Joko has evolved her definition of success and learned how letting go is not a sign of failure. Highlights In This Episode: Joko describes her background and how she came to be an entrepreneur. She talks about how learning history can help us avoid past mistakes.Joko describes her fascinating education experiences, including doing a study abroad in Europe while already abroad in the US.Akua and Joko talk about the educational system in Nigeria and how Joko found herself working in the public sector as a teacher in a village.Learn how Joko decided to shift away from bag design after her passion for it disappeared and how she felt when she let it go.Discover why Joko started her stationary business and how she uses storytelling to help promote Africa's history and culture.Joko talks about her new journal that she will launch soon, called: Inscribe, including fun, non-traditional writing prompts to help users evoke joy.Akua asks Joko about living in a challenging city like Lagos and reminds us that it's okay to acknowledge when we live in a challenging situation.A note from Akua: Enjoy this podcast content and guests? These are the kinds of conversations (and amazing humans) we will have in my new community and container. If you are an action-oriented and accomplished professional who is pivoting into service-based entrepreneurship and are ready to get out of theory and into practice, join my waitlist to cut through the noise and get to the money here: www.akuanm.com/cheatcodeContact with Jokotola Edu: Joko's personal IG: @jokotolaeduWebsite: Jokoedu.comInstagram: @jokoeduLinked In: @joko-eduTwitter: @Joko EduConnect with Akua Nyame-Mensah:Instagram: @akua_nmWebsite: www.akuanm.comLinkedIn: @Akua Nyame-MensahTwitter: @akua_nmWork with AkuaLearn how to make the most of your current Leadership Style by taking my Quiz

Dr. Jeff Ross is the founder and managing partner of alternative asset manager Vailshire Capital Management and Vailshire Partners, as well as a board-certified diagnostic radiologist. He was a speaker at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference, and has contributed to Seeking Alpha and The Motley Fool. Jeff earned his MBA from University of Colorado Colorado Springs, his MD from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and his undergrad from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota. Learn more at: https://vailshire.com Follow Jeff at: https://twitter.com/VailshireCap?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor REFERRAL LINKS: Coin Stories is powered by Okcoin. Okcoin is on a mission to make crypto investing and trading easily accessible to anyone around the world. We are building the next generation of tools to help onboard the investors and traders who have been on the fence about crypto. Okcoin is a globally licensed exchange with offices in San Francisco, Miami, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. We are a collective of global citizens with a common passion to help decentralize finance and level the economic playing field for everyone around the world. Visit https://www.okcoin.com/natalie for $50 in Bitcoin when you sign up. *** BITCOIN 2023, which will be the BIGGEST BITCOIN EVENT IN HISTORY held May 18-20 in Miami Beach. If you missed Bitcoin 2022, make sure to head to @Bitcoin Magazine to find videos and highlights of all the biggest events and panels. You can get an early bird pass for Bitcoin 2023 at a steep discount if you head to: https://b.tc/conference/bitcoin2023. Use code HODL for 10% off your pass. *** With iTrustCapital, you can actually invest in crypto without worrying about taxes, or fees. iTrustCapital allows their clients to invest in crypto through an individual retirement account, or an IRA. IRAs are tax sheltered accounts, which means all your crypto trading is tax-free and can even grow tax-free over time. The best part is that it's totally free to open an account, and there are no hidden fees. You don't need to pay any monthly subscription or membership fees either. If you open and fund an account, you will get a $100 funding bonus added to your account. To learn more, click the link below and open a free account to learn more. https://itrust.capital/nataliebrunell *** Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world! Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with the Fold's Bitcoin cashback debit card and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to https://www.foldapp.com/natalie for 5,000 in free sats! #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #inflation

“Medical gaslighting” of women and other groups has been described in popular media. As a physician, I never want to think that I am gaslighting, or purposefully dismissing, patients and their concerns. From a sociological perspective, medical decision-making has built-in bias or schemas or mental representations, and there are entire systems around this that need to be addressed for more equitable care. Listen in to a sociological analysis of medical decision-making and how more awareness of bias within systems can be beneficial. Dr. Karen Luftey Spencer, MA PhD is a Professor of Health and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. She researches medical decision making, health disparities, and patient-provider relationships. She received her BA in Sociology/Anthropology from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1993, and her MA and PhD in Sociology from Indiana University in 1995 and 2000. She was recently quoted in a NYT article titled, “Women Are Calling Out ‘Medical Gaslighting'” (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/28/well/live/gaslighting-doctors-patients-health.html). Link to her article on social foundations of health care inequality and treatment bias https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karen-Spencer-5/publication/303482505_Social_Foundations_of_Health_Care_Inequality_and_Treatment_Bias/links/57ffd3a308aec3e477eac646/Social-Foundations-of-Health-Care-Inequality-and-Treatment-Bias.pdf. 

From quite early in her life, Peg O'Connor felt a “double dose of shame” - from her lesbian identity on one hand, and her struggles with alcohol on the other. Her drinking problems almost got her expelled from high school, but instead she was able to stop. In her view, philosophy helped her immensely to get and stay sober, especially considering how she was not fully on board with traditional religious views or with Alcoholics Anonymous.Peg eventually became a philosophy professor, studying Wittgenstein, ethics, and feminist philosophy, and for decades she remained abstinent from alcohol. But then, 19 years into her recovery, searching for “something more,” she got more curious about 12-step recovery. At the same time, she turned her academic focus to face addiction more directly, and since then she has been writing about some of the most challenging ideas about recovery, such as surrender, powerlessness, spirituality, and “higher powers.”For this episode of Flourishing After Addiction, I was excited to speak with Peg about her most recent book, Higher and Friendly Powers, a compulsively readable, clear, and humane exploration of the notion of “Higher Powers,” using the philosopher and psychologist William James as a guide. It's great fun. I hope you enjoy.Peg O'Connor is Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. She is the author of the forthcoming book, Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering (Wildhouse Publications) and Life on the Rocks: Finding Meaning in Addiction and Recovery (Central Recovery Press, 2016). A recovering alcoholic, she believes philosophy has much to offer people who struggle. You can find her at her faculty page and her author website (

Are suffering, long-term pain, and surrender necessary before individuals address their substance abuse? Dr. Peg O'Connor echos the sentiments of the philosopher William James and says “absolutely not.” Peg O'Connor, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. She believes that philosophy helped her address her addiction and aided in her recovery. Dr. O'Connor's expertise has been featured on BBC's Free Thinking and Canadian Public Radio's On Drugs podcast, as well as in print and online publications ranging from The New York Times, The Chronicle of Higher Education and Cosmo. Dr. O'Connor is the author of numerous books, including her new one, Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering (Wildhouse Publications, 2022). For more information go to: https://pegoconnorauthor.com

On this episode of Conversations in Process, Jay is joined by the Cobb Institute's operations assistant, Jared Morningstar. Jared is a writer and educator with academic interests in philosophy of religion, Islamic studies, comparative religion, metamodern spirituality, and interfaith dialogue whose work in these areas seeks to offer robust responses to issues of inter-religious conflict, contemporary nihilism, and the "meaning crisis" among other things. He has BAs in Religion and Scandinavian Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College, where he graduated in the spring of 2018. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jay and Jared discuss the issues of navigating religion in modernity and some intellectual and philosophical resources that could be helpful to this end. Jared begins by sharing his personal spiritual journey, growing up in a culturally Christian context which he rejected in his adolescence before discovering traditional religion for the first time through an encounter with Buddhism. This transitions into a discussion of religious pluralism in modernity, which Jared claims is distinct from the pluralism one could find in pre-modern times, so developing a sophisticated response to this phenomenon is critical. To this end, Jared discusses the problems of religious exclusivism and exceptionalism, both of which he argues present serious challenges to living peacefully in the landscape of contemporary pluralism. Jared claims that various forms of “traditionalist” religious identity have weak philosophical bases and can lead to various dysfunctions. Here he distinguishes between the “Traditionalist school”—a 20th century school of philosophy of religion with representatives such as Frithjof Schuon and Seyyed Hossein Nasr—who have a robust understanding of religious pluralism, and a more general “traditionalist” attitude that has been gaining steam particular amongst young Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Muslims which is often very intolerant of other faiths and modernity more generally. In response to this precarious situation, Jared shares two philosophies which he has found personally helpful in this context. The first is the Japanese Buddhist existentialist philosophy of the Kyoto School. These Buddhist thinkers gracefully weave together Western religious and philosophic sources with traditional Zen ideas to arrive at deep answers to life's perennial questions and to the unique problems of our age. The second is the Sufi-inflected imaginal philosophy of Henry Corbin. A 20th century orientalist-philosopher, Corbin draws on the insights of Sufi and Shi'i mystics, putting these Muslim sages into conversation with contemporary phenomenology, existentialism, and depth psychology. Like the Kyoto School, Cobin's cross-cultural thought offers robust perspectives for navigating the variety of religious forms of our day. The conversation closes with Jay drawing connections between these two perspectives and the process philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. While there are a number of points where these thinkers may be synthesized and integrated into a cohesive hole, Jay stresses that these philosophies can also stand on their own and need not be reconciled for their intellectual contributions to have profound impact. Kyoto School Resources: YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW5F4Z2xe27hX7BC3eQcodVHL8c1BaSAfThe Kyoto School of Philosophy website: https://thekyotoschoolofphilosophy.wordpress.com Keiji Nishitani's Religion and Nothingness: https://bookshop.org/books/religion-and-nothingness-1/9780520049468   LINKS: Jared's website: https://jaredmorningstar.com‘Alif: Traditional Wisdom in Review: https://alifreview.comThe Cobb Institute: https://cobb.instituteOpen Horizons: https://www.openhorizons.org https://youtu.be/tdCQJHVumWc

Ameripen is the acronym for American Institute for Packaging in the Environment. They were a US-based trade association that primarily served as an advocacy and lobbying organization. They represent the packaging industry in the United States. Ameripen represents the whole packaging value chain, which means they include material suppliers, package manufacturers, brand owners who utilize that packaging, recyclers, and other end-of-life materials managers among their members. They have a number of product-specific and materials-specific trades as members, and Ameripen works with them to lobby for them on issues and to learn about the specifics of different industries and types of packaging. Ameripen's main focus is on federal and state work.On this episode, we'll talk about:How long has he been working in this field?When there is more discussion about sustainability and sustainable packaging now than there has been in the past. Has he noticed this or is it just a passing fad or trend?What kind of legislation does he expect the new sustainability committee to pass? Where is it coming from? What is his perspective on it?What does packaging producer responsibility mean for the packaging producers around the country?Is there a sense that there should be more federal law or guidance on how recycling works or is it really up to the individual states to exercise?What does he have to say to those who question the US manufacturing industry's ability to compete globally? The extra fees and charges will only make bringing manufacturing back to the United States more difficult.When it comes to the recycled content mandates, what are the core materials that are being focused on? is it mostly plastic or are there other kinds of materials that are being considered as well?The impact he believes these mandates will have on the packaging value chain?What legislation is currently kind of being looked at or has been passed recently that deals with the beauty industry?We manufacture a lot of plastic and glass molds, and many of them, both locally and internationally, have the chasing arrows symbols on the bottom with the resin identification code. If legislation were to pass, would molds have to be changed as well?What are the dangers of toxic chemicals?Dan Felton is executive director of AMERIPEN, an organization that leads the packaging industry through advocacy based on science and enhances understanding of the role packaging plays in a more sustainable society, economy, and environment. A well-known leader in the state government affairs arena for nearly 20 years.  A graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, Dan has lived in the Washington, DC, area for nearly 30 years.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media! :arrow_down:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=enWebsite: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Dan on his website and connect with her on LinkedIn.Website: https://www.ameripen.org/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dan-felton-398a505The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. T

Could we be witnessing the overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision?  Jearlyn looks into this potential decision (and any possible) fallout with Jillian Locke, Gustavus Adolphus College professor of Political Science and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.

Jearlyn dives into how she spent her Mother's Day.  Does she have a burgeoning makeup artist in the family? Could we be witnessing the overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision?  Jearlyn looks into this potential decision (and any possible) fallout with Jillian Locke, Gustavus Adolphus College professor of Political Science and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.

Jon Ivan Gill is currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College and Cross-Community Coordinator at the Center for Process Studies. He also co-owns Serious Cartoons Records and Tapes in San Bernardino, Ca. with Michael Adame. His 2019 hardcover monograph, Underground Rap as Religion: A Theopoetic Examination of a Process Aesthetic Religion, releases in paperback June 30, 2021 through Routledge. He edited a Claremont Colleges student volume on Afrofuturism and philosophy of religion entitled Toward Afro-diasporic and Afrofuturist Philosophies of Religion  which released in April 2022. Under the alias "Gilead7," Gill raps in the collectives Tomorrow Kings, Echoes of Oratory Muzik, and Crystal Radio.Instagram: @gilead7Twitter: @gilead7Music by: @siryalibeatsPortrait Illustration by: Olivia LimFollow FTE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for alerts on new episodes.

Welcome to “Analytically Speaking,” the new podcast from LCGC and Spectroscopy. In this preview (episode 0), Laura Bush talks with the two people who will share duties as the hosts of the new podcast: • Dr. Dwight Stoll, a professor of chemistry at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, and • Dr. Jerry Workman, a spectroscopist, noted author, and the Senior Technical Editor of Spectroscopy and LCGC. In this preview episode, we introduce Dwight and Jerry and learn what you can expect from our new podcast. More about our hosts: Dwight Stoll, PhD: Dwight R. Stoll is a professor of chemistry at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. He received his PhD from the University of Minnesota, under Professor Peter Carr, working on the development of fast, comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatography (2D-LC). Stoll's current primary research focus is on the development of 2D-LC for both targeted and untargeted analyses. Active research projects in his laboratory touch on most aspects of multidimensional separation methodologies, including optimization strategies, characterization of selectivity in reversed-phase LC, instrument development, and applications in biopharmaceutical analysis. Stoll is the author or co-author of more than 80 peer-reviewed publications and six book chapters and has instructed numerous short courses in 2D-LC. In 2011 he was the recipient of LCGC's Emerging Leader in Chromatography Award. In 2017 he received the Georges Guiochon Faculty Fellowship, and was recognized with an Agilent Technologies Thought Leader Award. He is also a member of LCGC's editorial advisory board and is the editor of the “LC Troubleshooting” column in LCGC. Jerome Workman, Jr., PhD: Jerome (Jerry) J. Workman, Jr. is the Senior Technical Editor for LCGC and Spectroscopy. He has held positions as CTO, executive VP, senior research fellow, director, and senior scientist at companies of all sizes, from start-ups to world-leading corporations. He has been an adjunct faculty member of four universities and advised multiple graduate students. He has more than 75 U.S. and international patent applications and 30 issued U.S. and international patents and multiple trade secrets, as well as 500+ technical publications, and 20 reference book volumes on a broad range of spectroscopy and data processing techniques. He has received multiple awards from scientific societies, and has taught annual courses in spectroscopy, chemometrics, and statistics for the AOAC, ACS, ISA, FACSS, and at several universities and corporations. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemists (FAIC), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and the Royal Society of Chemistry in the UK (FRSC, CChem, CSci). Jerry holds B.A and M.A degrees from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, and a PhD degree from Columbia Pacific University working in near-infrared spectroscopy. He is an alumnus of both Columbia University Business School and the MIT Sloan School of Management. Subscribe to LCGC or Spectroscopy magazine or our newsletters. www.chromatographyonline.com/view/subscriptions www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/subscriptions Email us at LCGCedit@mmhgroup.com. To advertise on the show, contact Ed Fantuzzi at efantuzzi@MJHlifesciences.com. To advertise on the show, contact Ed Fantuzzi at efantuzzi@MJHlifesciences.com.

Dan Boyer of Virginia, Minn., who's part of the music scene on the Iron Range, can't say enough good things about the community of singers and songwriters in the north. In particular, he's a big fan of the Virginia-based band Horse Fzce, whose lyrics are twists on familiar circumstances, set to music that's “folk-oriented” with a “pop-y drive to it.” Two members of the band will be among the lineup of talented local singer/songwriters Thursday at the Ore House in Gilbert. The music starts at 6 p.m. Apple Valley, Minn.-based musician Kerry Johnson recommends seeing the play “The Big Blue River” at the North Garden Theater in St. Paul. It's a double-debut — marking the launch of both the Mariah Theatre Company and of the play, written and directed by Mariah Theatre founder Patrick Coyle of St. Paul. The show follows Laura Grace, a therapist who combats burnout by writing a fictional story based on one of her clients. The lines between reality and imagination quickly become blurred, and Johnson said by intermission he had no idea which way the play would go, which he enjoyed. Adding to the layers of storytelling, a short black-and-white film noir-style movie is included in the middle of the play. The show is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays through March 27, with a Q&A after both Thursday shows. Sage Kiefer, a junior at Gustavus Adolphus College, says the current campus show by Minneapolis-based artist Max McInnis has been one of her favorites in her college career. Photo by Jesse Yeakle A sculpture from Max McInnis's exhibit “Dress Shopping at the Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center," at the Schaefer Art Gallery. McInnis's exhibit at the Schaefer Art Gallery is “Dress Shopping at the Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center.” McInnis explores the connections between design and fine art, turning furniture from thrift stores and other objects into surreal yet functional pieces — picture chairs with eyes, gemstones or chains. McInnis upholstered logs as furniture and hung a bright rug on the wall. As an art student and avid thrifter, Kiefer says she was inspired. The show runs through April 6.