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Knox County school board Chair Betsy Henderson confirmed she's running for county mayor in 2026. Scott takes a look at what her entry into the Republican Party primary means in the race. Speaking of the GOP, he also talks about former state Rep. Martin Daniel's election as county Republican chair, as well as current Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' warning to county commissioners about zoning decisions and the Tennessee Valley Fair search for a. future new home. Scott also previews meetings of the Knox County Board of Education and the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.

Don Joe and his brother Wally owned the best reviewed restaurant in the south for years, KCs. 

This week we'll be discussing how, with the right strategies, remote IT projects can be just as efficient and productive as in-person teams—if not more.Managing remote IT projects comes with unique challenges, and joining us this week is Moser's own Derrick Spires. Derrick is a Senior Consultant with more than a decade of experience in the IT and consulting industry. Known for managing complex projects, improving business processes, and leading cross-functional teams, Derrick has a proven track record of exceeding business goals and delivering high-quality results. Derrick has a strong background in computer software engineering and information systems and he is certified as a PMP, CSM, and KCS professional. Derrick helps clients optimize performance and achieve strategic objectives. Continuous learning and knowledge sharing are at the core of his professional mission, from coordinating distributed teams to ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Because success hinges on leveraging the right tools, setting clear expectations, and fostering a strong team culture despite physical distance. 

Join us with special guest Ian Thomas sharing his journey from 1st XV Captain to Chairman and Lawrence Hemary on his international appearance for Iraq in Egypt. Cobham 1st XV rebounded impressively with an 82-31 victory over KCS, featuring Rory Penfold's five-try performance. Youth updates include the Colts' narrow 10-7 cup loss to Twickenham and promising development in the U14 Girls squad. The 2nd XV delivered an exciting comeback against Battersea Ironsides, turning a 31-17 deficit into a 41-31 win. Mark your calendars for March 8th's home finale against Trinity, featuring the Braemar Allstars AGM and Old Surbitonians lunch.

This podcast is a FREE service of Compassknox.com The Knox County school board approved a new K-8 school for northwest Knoxville last week, and Scott breaks down the project and its implications in this week's episode of Compass Points. He also talks about the return of the Bassmaster Classic to Knoxville in 2026 and touches on TVA CEO Jeff Lyash's retirement announcement, the Downtown Knoxville Alliance's decision to buy two horses for KPD's new mounted patrol and criticisms of school board Chair Betsy Henderson's testimony in the state Legislature in favor of private-school vouchers — plus her response. Scott also previews Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State address and the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission's monthly meeting on Thursday.

Gov. Bill Lee got everything he wanted out of last week's special session on school vouchers, immigration enforcement and disaster relief. In this week's episode of Compass Points, Scott takes a look at the results. He talks about the dispute between the city of Knoxville and a violence interruption nonprofit, funding questions about an eviction prevention program, a new K-8 school near Western Heights and more. Also, he looks ahead to meetings of the school board, City Council and the UTK campus advisory board. Support Scott and CompassKnox.com by sharing this free service 

Share this free service of CompassKnox.com and go there and subscribe! U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has abruptly decided to run for governor in 2026, automatically becoming the frontrunner in the Republican primary. Scott talks about her intent — she has yet to make a formal announcement — and its ramifications in this week's installment of the Compass Points podcast. He also goes into detail on current Gov. Bill Lee's special legislative session on vouchers, Knoxville City Council's Procedures and Charter Task Force, and last week's leadership symposium on Rev. Martin Luther King's relevance in today's world. Plus, Scott touches on recent police-involved shootings, a mobility study for Choto and other topics. He also previews this week's Knoxville City Council and Knox County Commission meetings.

Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast we have Steve Davis on our show!  Steve will be taking us on a layout tour of his AMAZING Kansas City Southern Layout.  His layout is of the 3rd sub of the KCS set in 1982 and has become a big time layout to operate on!Steve also has a YouTube Channel where he shares his model railroad in operation!  Find Steve here and subscribe!! Channel Name: Steve Davis:   / @ttowntrainfan  Want to hear and see more of the Second Section Podcast? Check out the links below!Subscribe to our channel by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondSecti...Wanna be part of the Section Crew?  Join our Facebook community here: www.facebook.com/groups/secondsectionpodcast/Check us out at our website: https://secondsectionpodcast.com/Music: Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

The City of Knoxville's quest to secure federal funding for the planned pedestrian bridge ended successfully last week with an award of $24.7 million from the Transportation Department. On this week's episode of Compass Points, Scott goes into the details of the project and the next steps. He also takes a deep dive into a $27.6 million contract for cameras, software, a records management system and the Real Time Information Center for the Knoxville Police Department — and the tumultuous City Council meeting where the agreement gained approval. Other topics include the school board's vote not to support vouchers as one of its legislative priorities.

The Knox County school board spent all last week wrestling with changes to its policies on student harassment and discrimination. Specifically, the board's Republican majority wanted to remove all mentions of federally protected classes (sex, race, etc.), while its Democratic minority wanted to keep them. In this week's episode, Jesse and Scott look at the rough compromise the board worked out, and what it means. Also: County employees and contractors charged with rental assistance fraud; Knox County Schools removes 48 books from its library shelves, under a new state law; the push for a "green workforce" in East Tennessee; and a few candidates emerge for the 2025 City Council races. The guys look ahead to meetings in the coming week of Knox County Commission, Knoxville City Council, and the Planning Commission. Visit CompassKnox.com TODAY!

This week's episode comes after a quieter week at the club due to half-term. We start by recapping the Vets match against Sutton & Epsom, with insights from the club's veteran 1st team hooker, Andrew Murphy. We also cover the under-12s match, review the Autumn internationals, and look ahead to the 1st XV's upcoming game against KCS this weekend. Join your regular podcast panel - Mick, Duncan, and Pete - for another engaging episode filled with rugby conversations and club culture.

John Simons with Key Concert Series joins the program today. John shares about the God-given vision for KCS including supporting the original and local music scene in the form of all-ages, family-oriented events. Part of KCS' goal is to afford opportunities to younger & older bands who are Christians to meet, share the same stage, pray together and support each other. More information, including regarding a concert this Saturday 9/28, and the Thursday 10/10 show featuring 3x-Dove Award winning band Whitecross at The Fuge in Warminster PA, is available at www.keyconcertseries.com. We also continue working with GFA World to send copies of God's Word to Africa & Asia. Currently 359 of 2000 copies are covered; 1641 more are needed by this coming Monday 9/30. To help, please pray for God's glory and provision...and to give a copy ($5 per, 20 for $100, whatever you like) it's 1 866 659-7361 or click the GFA World banner on our home page (where we post updates) at wfil.com. Sports clip: Rob Thomson, Manager, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen welcome back Angus McCullough KC, who has extensive experience in public and private law and who was the most experienced Special Advocate until his decision to step down in October 2023 in protest at the Government's failure to implement urgent changes to the system of secret justice (as recommended in December 2022 by the former High Court Judge Sir Duncan Ouseley). This episode is dedicated to discussing the controversy surrounding the Closed Material Procedure (CMP) introduced by the Justice and Security Act 2013. The debate this law sparked around the management of sensitive information during civil proceedings and the balance between national security and fairness/openness is once again highly topical.  Angus's decision to refuse to take on any new closed material cases has now been followed 8 months later by some 25 other Special Advocates (including 16 KCs), a decision which leaves the entire system for litigating national security cases in crisis. Unless and until this specialist cohort of barristers are willing to accept new cases, the system will grind to a halt. Ken, Tim and Angus discuss the future of CMP's, Sir Duncan Ouseley's independent review, the underfunded justice system, and Labour's depressing response to the prisons crisis as reflected in Keir Starmer's stance in PMQs and Shabana Mahmood's public commitment to building more prisons rather than ending the UK's addiction to imprisonment.

Bitcoin is rumbling with momentum, but which direction will it take? Some analysts worry that macroeconomic difficulties will push the price down, while others believe we're in a bull run and could see BTC's price hit $99,000 as soon as May. Elsewhere, a judge denied Coinbase's request for dismissal, and the SEC is set to proceed with its case. In other news, KuCoin reacts to scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice in an unusual way, and a $7.5 billion AI crypto token merger proposal could shake up the scene.Further reading:Bitcoin price falters as macroeconomic and regulatory headwinds mountBitcoin currently in ‘middle of the bull run' — Grayscale reportNot just the halving: Why analysts are bullish on Bitcoin in 2024SEC can proceed with Coinbase lawsuit: Court rulingKuCoin plans $10M airdrop of BTC, KCS as Justice Dept., CFTC circle$7.5B AI crypto token merger scheduled for community vote on April 2References:'Anatomy of a Bitcoin Bull Market' by GrayscaleSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let's get into it!Rise'n'Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph's Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph's website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Sam and I get down to the nitty gritty about Zachary's rediculous kidnapping isnt already illegal bill, KCS snow plows for now reason, and a public offical who isnt quailified but...legality isnt important for them...so its fine they keep the job. Website, Facebook, X

The KCS offers a more collective approach to Knowledge Management through a defined method. Lana Kosnik, trainer in this system, explains here the main elements that make up the Knowledge Centered Service approach. She starts by explaining how the KCS coaching programs operate through a peer-to-peer perspective. Then she dives into the method's main elements, including the eight solve and evolve processes, the core concepts, and the four principles that guide the whole system. To conclude, she shares some recommendations for what to do with legacy content when adopting the KCS, and lists the main benefits she has seen come along with the adoption. Lana Kosnik is a certified Knowledge Centered Service V6 Trainer and currently works as KCS Knowledge Management Practice Manager at Upland Software. Before this, she got her start in administrative roles and catering sales and operations. Lana also served as Part-Time Faculty at Oakland University.

A proper Knowledge Management strategy is essential to an efficient IT support offering. However, achieving this may present some challenges. It requires time, effort, consistency, and, most importantly, to create awareness of its relevance. But all hope is not lost! In this live session, Liz Bunger and Michelle Stumpf dive deep into the factors determining Knowledge Management success, including the Knowledge-Centered Support function, the knowledge funnel, and the path from knowledge to an article. Plus, they share tips and tricks for documenting, writing, and measuring. Liz Bunger is the KCS Program Manager at Motive, where she develops and implements the strategy for the Customer Support Knowledge program. Prior to this, she was the Business Program Management - Knowledge at Paychex. Michelle Stumpf is the Head of Knowledge Management at Celonis, a KCS-certified trainer, and a Knowledge Management strategist. She has solid experience developing and implementing enterprise-level taxonomy, metadata, and governance strategy. Previously, she was the KCS (KM) Practice Director at RightAnswers and the Content-Knowledge Information Architect at Verizon.

In this episode of "Student Affairs Voices from the Field," Dr. Jill Creighton welcomes Brian Medina, the director of Bias Incident Support Services at the University of Maryland, College Park, for a conversation on transitions in Student Affairs. Brian, an openly queer genderqueer and Latinx sexual assault survivor with multiple disabilities, discusses zir journey and experiences. Brian started zir career in student affairs in resident life and student conduct, eventually transitioning into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) space. They emphasize the importance of authenticity and finding one's true self in the workplace, highlighting the role of supportive colleagues and institutions in this process. They also share zir experience of transitioning in terms of gender presentation, including using gender-neutral pronouns (zee/zir) and embracing a more authentic self, both personally and professionally. Brian's journey has been marked by self-discovery, self-acceptance, and gaining the confidence to bring zir full self to work, which has been transformative. Brian discusses the evolving landscape of bias response work in higher education and its intersection with Title IX regulations. They emphasize the importance of building solidarity across different identities and experiencing intersectionality in tackling power-based violence. The conversation also touches on the regional differences in student affairs work and the impact of state legislation on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education. Brian reflects on zir transition from a career in residence life to DEI work, highlighting the challenges and successes along the way. They acknowledge the frustrations of job searching and the importance of resilience in navigating the field. As co-chair elect of the NASPA Gender and Sexuality Knowledge Community (KC), Brian talks about the KC's activities and its commitment to expanding its reach by collaborating with other KCs, fostering inclusivity, and encouraging involvement from a diverse range of professionals in the field. Brian wraps up the conversation by encouraging listeners to embrace transitions as part of life's journey and to remember the resilience and progress made by previous generations in creating a more inclusive world. Overall, this episode explores the theme of transitions in higher education, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, self-discovery, and solidarity in the field of student affairs. It also highlights the evolving nature of diversity, equity, and inclusion work and the significance of regional context in higher education. Please subscribe to SA Voices from the Field on your favorite podcasting device and share the podcast with other student affairs colleagues!   TRANSCRIPT Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:02]: Welcome to Student Affairs Voices from the Field, the podcast where we share your student affairs stories from fresh perspectives to seasoned experts. This is season nine on transitions in Student Affairs. This podcast is brought to you by NASPA. And I'm Dr. Jill Creighton. She her hers your essay Voices from the Field host on today's episode of Essay Voices, I'm pleased to bring you a delightful conversation with Brian Medina. Pronouns z here. Hears. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:31]: Brian has been a social justice activist within higher education for nearly two decades. Brian has worked in New Hampshire, Maryland, Ohio, and is now the director of Bias Incident Support Services at the University of Maryland, College Park. As an openly queer genderqueer and Latinx sexual assault survivor with multiple disabilities, zee advocates for marginalized communities to center those harmed by systemic oppression and trauma. Brian is also the co chair elect of the NASPA gender and sexuality knowledge community. Brian. Welcome to the pod. Brian Medina [00:01:04]: Thank you. Lovely to be with you. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:01:06]: I'm so glad to talk to you today about your transition story. When we reached out to the KC leaders in NASPA, your response was one of the ones that immediately stood out because you've had so many experiences with transition in the last couple of years and we always love to start by getting to know our guests. You're at UMD now you're also leading in the KC space. So what was your come up both in the student affairs realm as well as in the KC realm? Brian Medina [00:01:31]: Thank you for asking. Brian Medina z here and heres and coming up through resident life and student conduct and then also now being in the De I space, the last three years have certainly been a journey. I wouldn't have said if you asked me when I first started my career where I would end up. This would be where it would be. And I'm so grateful and delighted that I can be in this space, particularly, actually, in some ways, very connected, the KC space. I started out with the gender and sexuality casey, different name at the time. And then have been involved with multiple other tam KC. Menamasculinities KC. Brian Medina [00:02:06]: And trying to really see the kind of connectedness of not just the work that I do, but my full existence and my dignity and an authentic self, not just at work, but beyond as well. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:02:38]: One thing you just introduced really resonates with me, which is how do you find your authentic self and feel like you can show up with your whole being at work every day? You mentioned your pronouns are z here, hears. And then also when you reached out to us, you let us know you've had some transitions in your gender presentation in the last couple of years. So I'm wondering if you're willing to tell us about how that impacted your ability to show up at work finally as your whole self and also what you want the profession to know about supporting other professionals who are going through that transition. Brian Medina [00:03:07]: It's a wonderful question. Thank you. For me, over the past decade or more, I have been out as genderqueer. I've been using these pronouns z here and heres for about eight of those years. And I will say that it's been mostly in the last three, three and a half years. Although, obviously, that's overlapping with our COVID existence. That being in space, certainly virtually, but in physical space with folks to explore a bit about, my body to check in with and fortunately, with my university, my supervisor, my colleagues. Have been so supportive and really showing up for me and alongside me in zir own authentic selves, thus giving me in some way, some invitation and welcoming space. Brian Medina [00:03:46]: So, yeah, the last couple of years have certainly been an exploration of I'm extending myself with I wear dresses now exclusively. And I wouldn't have said that four or five years ago, wearing dangly earrings, as I have on right now, and I wouldn't have said that a few years ago. And for me, it has been a combination of both the opportunity and the kind of welcoming space that I have at my current institution. But I will say that some of it has come more internally of feeling confident to be able to bring my full self and share and support various populations on campus in a different way. And it has been the best part of my life over these last couple of years, for sure. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:04:20]: Part of our theme of transitions on this season of the Pod is really thinking about transitions from all perspectives. And you are really our first guest who's come on this season to talk about that internal transition as the biggest driver for other areas of success. So let's hear more about what that internal transition has done for you in terms of your professional development internally. Brian Medina [00:04:42]: I think another factor that I want to make mention here is that I'm also a student in the School of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and that has coincided a good bit with my work related activities and certainly my responsibilities. I'm in charge of all bias response for the entire campus. And I will say that showing up in classroom settings, in one sense, showing up in work settings has caused me to reflect right, not just on an intellectual basis, but a true connection with my body, checking in with other folks and how they're feeling in space as we talk about marginalization writ large. And so that internal processing for me has been ongoing, for sure it has been over decades. But I will say the last couple of years I've had the encouragement and the kind of exploration also with a really good therapist and some good friends who've checked in on me and kind of allowed me that space to be able to express myself and therefore I'm much more readily interested and be able to explore that with them as well. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:05:36]: I think the work you're doing at UMD is really difficult work. Right. You're looking into all areas of bias, and we've seen a lot of transition in the way that we're managing our university and institutional responses to that work in the last couple of years. And we're also expecting a major Title IX rule drop to change and rock our worlds one more time. I'm really crossing my fingers. It's the last time that doed makes that happen. But can you talk about your transitions in that space as well, given the way we talk about bias and response to bias now is just really different than even the way we would have framed it in 2013. Brian Medina [00:06:10]: Yeah, my first inclination and thinking is as you're referencing the regulations coming out for Title Nine soon, and in 2011 when I first really started doing work around sexual misconduct and sexual response, sexual assault response, that was kind of on the earlier days of me even coming out as a survivor of sexual violence. And so thinking about that transition coming out in a different lens than it would be in a queer space, and then kind of maybe a couple of years later sharing about my gender identity and sexual orientation as well, I think they really combined. And it was at a time and place, I think, in our society where there was a lot of momentum and drive to make change, but also maybe a lot of confusion as to what that meant. We got this guidance, but what does that apply? How do we actually launch programs and offices and Title IX offices? And even for De and I spaces, many offices didn't see the interrelationship of power based violence, sexual violence, as well as how that affected queer folks, BIPOC folks very uniquely. So, I will say over these last couple of years in that space, specifically in this kind of back and forth. Back and forth because of administrations and certainly across the country, many states who are enacting legislation to harm a whole host of populations, including trans folks. I will say that I think the center of mine for me has been building solidarity across difference rather than this simply being a movement inside one's identity, but across identities, folks that experience similar harms. So I'll use the comparison with sexual violence work. Brian Medina [00:07:43]: Being a survivor, I've actually been a volunteer for the largest national group, reign as a sexual violence hotline. I've been a volunteer for eleven years there, and that work and supporting survivors uniquely on a hotline like that has been so instrumental for me to be able to hold space, provide space, resources, checking in with folks who are experiencing other identity based harms like anti blackness, like anti trans sentiment on our campuses. So I see them as very much connected as how we address trauma by holding space and support for folks uniquely in zir identities, but also seeing that we are more full amongst one another rather than just in ourselves. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:08:24]: You've transitioned also all over the country. You've been in the Midwest and the East Coast and a couple of other places. Do you see the work shifting its orientation or its priorities as you move around the country? Brian Medina [00:08:36]: Absolutely. And I think that many of my peers and friends in the field would acknowledge that depending on what state you're in or region of the country you're in, not only does the state legislation afford or deny you opportunities, and access within your identities and your existence. It also kind of more broadly provides either a chilling effect or an emboldening effect for folks to make change, to do programmatic risks that maybe they wouldn't have taken some other spaces. So I'll note a couple of pieces. When I first started off in resident life, it was up in New Hampshire, a very white space, but also progressive in some areas around sustainability, not so much around racial justice. And so I really entangled that because most of our students of color were student athletes and trying to navigate how to support students uniquely in zir identities but also seeing the friction that they're finding in the community was very much top of mind. And that actually aligned very similarly to my experience in Ohio in a very rural white space. Whereas in Maryland, being a much more perceivably progressive state, I found a much different experience where folks were much more open, interested in gaining resources and also promoting a bit more progressive ideals to support marginalized populations than I had in the other spaces. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:09:49]: That must really shift where you put energy in terms of training for your campus community and also how you're able to frame responses. So with that all kind of put together, what is the common thread between all of those experiences? Brian Medina [00:10:05]: I don't know if I can pull out one specific common thread. One of the things that I came to find early on in the career. Granted, I was in resident life spaces and so I was often doing social justice or de. And I work on the side either for RA trainings or for recruitments, doing programming, advising on the side from what folks perceived as a generalist position that I had to do many other things. And I'd say that that common thread of showing empathy, compassion, concern for the other. I was also a philosophy major, so I should share that from the share there from the get go that as a philosophy major I was always intuiting and thinking through and processing and reflecting. And now as a social work student, kind of that common thread around psychology and caring for full well being, if there is a common thread, it really is seeing the fullness of one of many of society as interconnected and there be no way for us to completely disconnect that from one another. And so in these various career points I would say that De I and social justice was a common thread, even if it wasn't my actual position, responsibility. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:11:10]: Societal structures and pressures are fairly consistent within the culture of the United States. They can be similar to neighboring countries. I can tell you from my own experience living in Asia now our structures around justice and our concepts around justice, marginalization, oppression, they don't apply at all here. It's the wildest thing to break my brain in that way and to stop looking at certain situations through my Americanized justice perspective has been a real interesting challenge. And I've come to the conclusion that dei work is so important in the US. Because of the structures of the way the organizational kind of hierarchies are created in the US. And then when I got here, it was like square pay, ground hole. Some of the concepts are similar in terms of wealth, wealth gap and things like that. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:11:55]: But the idea of race is different here because it is kind of a fairly monoracial society. Ethnicity plays a much larger role. Individual achievement stands out even though it's a collectivist society. It's so fascinating. So it's interesting to hear you talk about it from that lens as well. I wanted to hear more about your transition from a res life professional to deib professional. More or less that res life space is one you occupied for 15 years, and a lot of times it can be both difficult from a job search perspective and difficult from an emotional perspective to leave res life and to go into other areas of higher education. So tell us about that. Brian Medina [00:12:31]: I appreciate this invitation and in all vulnerability and honesty, that road was filled with potholes and filled with roadblocks and filled with turns and detours. If you would have asked me when I first started my career if I would have been in res life for 15 years, I would have said absolutely not. That didn't make any sense, there's no way. But as I continued to grow in that, being on call was always a challenge. But I will say that I adapted to it. Different institutional structures. Being going from a smaller private liberal arts college in New Hampshire to then a more mid sized institution of Towson University in Maryland allowed me, I think, a different perspective because there's a much different resourced institution, public institution. I will say that part of my journey, because of thinking about this and around going to De I work specifically at Towson. Brian Medina [00:13:20]: That was where I came out in a lot of settings. That's where I found student groups that even though I wasn't a student, I was advising a couple of student groups within the queer community. I was attending social justice retreats and then helping to facilitate them. And so I think that even though I was very heavily as a position as a resident life director, being in Res Life, I was very much tapped into the ethos and the mores of deib in a way that I don't think most of my peers had access to. And that was a privilege that I had, but also something I sought after. Folks had kind of encouraged me and mentored me. I will say, as I continued through my Res Life career going on to be Assistant Director, then Director, associate Dean in Res Life, each of those elements of social justice had a ring to it, but it was mostly in those other institutions because they were smaller. Me bringing it to those institutions rather than me learning as I had at Towson and now being at University of Maryland, being the largest state school in the state, being at a place know, recently give them a little bit of props, they recently were named number one for LGBT students. Brian Medina [00:14:18]: Acceptance across the country from the Campus Pride Index. To see that there's not only an acceptance and embrace about who I am and my fullness, but also that students can get that experience also brings me joy. So I'll say that some of that transition from Res Life to Edib was organic in its own. And if I were to admit to you, I applied to many Res Life jobs to be a senior leader within ResLife and got turned down. And so there's much about failure as it was success throughout the process. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:14:49]: That's a really important message in that job search transition. There are so many reasons that maybe the universe is pointing us in some directions sometimes, and other times it's just really, really frustrating. So I just want to give a shout out to all of you who are trying to make that next move up in the student affairs funnel. It is a real, real challenge when you're moving from that mid level professional and that assistant and associate director to that director space, because that funnel gets really, really tight at that level of organization. So I just want to cheer you on a little bit and let you know that I empathize. I understand. Brian Medina [00:15:18]: And you got this agreed. We can do this together. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:15:21]: I want to chat a little bit about the gender and sexuality. Casey, you're currently occupying a co chair seat. Can you tell us more about the hopes for this year's KC activities, what spaces you're providing, and really how listeners and NAFA members can also find authentic space for themselves in the KC? Brian Medina [00:15:41]: I would certainly shout out to Antonio and Clint, our current KC chairs. I'm actually the chair elect. I'll be taking on this starting in March. But a lot of those responsibilities we've been sharing throughout this year as a know, as a small group that have really cared for one another, not just in terms of the tasks that we do for conferences and programs and receptions that is all important, but really holding space for each other throughout the year. When something is tragic on one campus, it's tragic for the rest of us as well and also uplifting. So going back to the job search process, when we see folks promoted or getting new positions, we also hold folks in that celebration and joy. One of the things that I'm really looking forward to in the gender and sexuality Casey is the expansion for us to connect with other KCS in collaborations. So the last few KC chair rotations have been a building up of that of building relationships with the Latinx Aokc, indigenous peoples, KC Wisa, women XKC, and to be able to see us as a gender sexuality KC be as kind of a point to various intersectional identities. Brian Medina [00:16:43]: To hold space within the KC, but also across NASPA and different other KC spaces has been a joy. I anticipate even more so as the years to come. So that's one of the target interests that I have. So folks listening out there want to get involved and they're eh this KC may be all one identity or maybe kind of stereotypically all gay white men. It is very much not at this point and certainly won't be in the future. We're recruiting a lot of folks and we'd love to have you as a part of that revolution toward more broadening of queerness. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:17:12]: You also did an Essay Speaks very recently. Can you tell us, especially for those who are unfamiliar first, what is Essay speaks and how can folks find your conversation? Brian Medina [00:17:22]: Essay Speaks starting with what it is. It really is equivalent to what a Ted Talk would look like. So it's a ten to twelve minute talk. It's an opportunity for presenters. Rather than sharing kind of research or anything like that, it's really integrating our stories of who we are alongside kind of takeaways for audience members. And this is at the annual conference itself. So this past year in Boston and April I did share that from the topic of embodying gender fluidity, which in some ways is very relevant to the topic we're talking about in transition. I shared a bit of my journey over the course of my career and how I presented myself in my gender, how my gender fluidity and gender queerness have shown up in workspaces, but also other spaces given interest to anybody in the audience, those that are listening. Brian Medina [00:18:05]: And the video is out there if you want to check it out. NASPA has that available for folks to explore on zir own campuses, where they can advocate alongside zir trans non binary colleagues and students seeking some opportunities for healing. But also some joy along the ride. So I really encourage, if folks want to check that out, please do. So. Going into just sharing about that experience, jill and I shared off script a little bit about how different, how so much goes beyond the production and so much goes into the planning of this was a nine month planning cycle of creating a twelve minute sharing of one soul and heart. And so for me, it was a lot of work. I also have multiple disabilities, but one disability impacts my speaking when I'm public speaking. Brian Medina [00:18:47]: And so for me to put myself out there on the stage with hundreds watching, other thousands perhaps watching at home at some point was super nerve wracking, especially when a lot of complications happen last minute. So I just want to firm for those folks out in the audience that may be fearful to do these kind of speaking engagements. I am with you. I was there, and I certainly encourage you if you would like to have another support as you're exploring this opportunity to tell your story and who you are in your fullness. I would love to be there alongside you for that. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:19:16]: Brian, any other thoughts on the theme of transitions in higher ed or for yourself as a human? Brian Medina [00:19:22]: I guess I'd love to share a little bit about how transitions, fluidity, as I just was talking about gender, fluidity transitions are happening all the time, right? We talk about transitions for our students coming in and off campus, graduating and going off about zir lives, transitions for us in the job market, transitions as I shared about gender and understanding how I present myself. But I want to encourage so much of our talk about transitions, talk about the tense, the tenseness and kind of feeling of anxiety that is present there. It's the fear, and some of it rightfully so because of our world and how much we can be harmed in that transition and showing who we are. But I also never want to forget how much we are taking upon our ancestors to get to where we are today. The transition of a more human wide transition to be in a place and space where I can be who I am and be present even on this podcast with you and alongside you is dedicated to many of those folks well before me, marcia P. Johnson, Silvio Revellitrera, who could be kind of conduits and revolutionaries in zir own right. I would love to for the next generation to see many folks alongside me, not just me, but to provide transition opportunities and emboldening us to be better and do better for our work. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:20:35]: It's time to take a quick break and toss it over to producer Chris to learn what's going on in the NASPA world. Christopher Lewis [00:20:41]: Thanks so much, Jill. Glad to be back in the NASPA world. And as always, there's a ton happening in our association, and I'm really excited to be able to share some of these things with you. One of the first things that I wanted to share with you is that the 18th Manassa NASPA Conference will be hosted by Qatar University April 20 eigth to April 30, 2024. Right now, the call for programs is open, and the conference registration is open, and the early registration is open until January 31. The Manassa NASPA Conference provides student affairs practitioners with the knowledge and skills to effectively address and support college students. Higher education is witnessing a wide array of changes, especially in the era of fast technological evolution. This conference coming up. Christopher Lewis [00:21:36]: The theme of it is Student Affairs changes and Challenges in the Era of Emerging Technologies. It's a three day conference put on by NASPA and the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia or Manassa area. This is an opportunity to connect with colleagues both regionally and abroad, and the conference provides you with a space for discussing innovative ideas, adaptive approaches, use of technology, best practices, lessons learned, and provide tools to understand the next generation of student affairs. Definitely want to take advantage of the early registration rates that are open right now, and if your campus is in the Manassa region and would love to be considered for the 2025 Manassa NASPA Conference, the bid for that conference is currently open as well. You can find out more about this conference on the NASPA website and the bid for the 2025 hosting of the conference. Deadline for that is on February 15, 2024. You can find the Manassa NASPA Conference campus host Bid, the secure platform on the NASPA website. You can put in a bid right there to be able to be considered. Christopher Lewis [00:22:59]: The Fall 2023 Leadership Exchange magazine has been sent out. If you didn't see the email or haven't checked it out yet, I really encourage you to check it out. The theme of this issue is consolidation. Fosters collaboration. Advancing student success at a newly integrated institution. Inside of this issue, you're going to see a ton of great articles that are tailored to Vice Presidents for Student Affairs and other leaders in Student Affairs administration. Even if you're not at that level, I still encourage you to read the articles in this. They will challenge you, they'll push you, and they will encourage you to think about things in a different way. Christopher Lewis [00:23:40]: Also inside of this issue, you're going to find conversations about the college mental health cris. Also, you'll be able to learn what it's like to be a Vice President for Student Affairs through the lens of four new VPSAs and also thinking about holistic advising approaches to student success. This and more are a part of this Leadership Exchange, and I really encourage you to go and check it out for yourself. Go to the NASPA website, click on Publications, and go to the Leadership Exchange magazine. Christopher Lewis [00:24:13]: We're going to be sharing some amazing things that are happening within the association. So we are going to be able to try and keep you up to date on everything that's happening and allow for you to be able to get involved in different ways. Because the association is as strong as its members and for all of us, we have to find our place within the association, whether it be getting involved with a knowledge community, giving back within one of the centers or the divisions of the association. And as you're doing that, it's important to be able to identify for yourself where do you fit? Where do you want to give back? Each week. We're hoping that we will share some things that might encourage you, might allow for you to be able to get some ideas that will provide you with an opportunity to be able to say, hey, I see myself in. That knowledge, community. I see myself doing something like that or encourage you in other ways that allow for you to be able to think beyond what's available right now, to offer other things to the association, to bring your gifts, your talents to the association and to all of the members within the association. Because through doing that, all of us are stronger and the association is better. Christopher Lewis [00:25:33]: Tune in again next week as we find out more about what is happening in NASPA. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:25:37]: Another fantastic NASPA World segment. Producer Chris, we continue to appreciate you and all of your work to keep us informed on what's going on in and around NASPA. Brian, we have reached our lightning round. I have seven questions for you in about 90 seconds. Ready to do it? Brian Medina [00:25:52]: I love it. Let's do it. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:25:53]: All right. Number one, if you were a conference keynote speaker, what would your entrance music be? Brian Medina [00:25:58]: The entrance music that I already use. Crawling by Lincoln Park. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:26:02]: Number two, when you were five years old, what did you want to be when you grew up? Brian Medina [00:26:05]: I wanted to be a soccer star. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:26:07]: Number three, who's your most influential professional mentor? Brian Medina [00:26:10]: My former supervisor, Brenda Ice. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:26:12]: Number four, your essential student affairs. Read. Brian Medina [00:26:16]: Student affairs must read. I would have to say cast by Isabel Wilkerson. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:26:22]: Number five, the best TV show you binged during the pandemic. Brian Medina [00:26:25]: I have to admit that I haven't been watching many full shows lately, but I am a sucker for any historical docuseries, so please send your recommendations. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:26:34]: Number six, the podcast you've spent the most hours listening to in the last year. Brian Medina [00:26:39]: While I clearly love the SA Voices podcast, I also want to give a shout out to a friend of mine, Tracy Guy Decker, who recently developed a podcast called Deep Thoughts about Stupid Stuff but replaced the word stuff with something we're not allowed to say on the air. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:26:54]: And finally, number seven, any shoutouts you'd like to give, personal or professional? Brian Medina [00:26:58]: Always love to give shout outs to my peers and friends in the gender, sexuality, casey and other Casey's, and certainly. To my partner for continuing to hold space for me as I have shared my fullness on this podcast and beyond. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:27:10]: Ryan, I'm sure there are many listeners who would love to chat with you after the show airs. How can they find you? Brian Medina [00:27:15]: I'm less on social media. I would love to hear. If you'd like to send a long letter, send it snail mail or you can send an email at bamadina at. Umd.edu. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:27:28]: Ryan, it's been such a pleasure to talk with you. I always love getting to know other leaders in NASPA. There's so many of us, we don't always get to connect. So I want to say thank you so much for sharing your voice with us today. Brian Medina [00:27:38]: Thank you so much, Jill. It's been a pleasure. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:27:41]: This has been an episode of SA Voices from the Field, brought to you by NASPA. This show is always made possible because of you, our listeners. We are so grateful that you continue to listen to us season after season. If you'd like to reach the show, you can always email us at savoices@naspa.org or find me on LinkedIn by searching for Dr. Jill L. Craighton. We welcome your feedback and topic and especially your guest suggestions. We'd love it if you take a moment to tell a colleague about the show. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:28:10]: And please, like, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, spotify or wherever you're listening now. It really does help other student affairs professionals find the show and helps us become more visible role in the larger podcasting community. This episode was produced and hosted by Dr. Jill L. Creighton. That's me. Produced and audio engineered by Dr. Chris Lewis. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:28:29]: Guest coordination by Lu Yongru. Special thanks to Duke Kunshan University and the University of Michigan, Flint for your support as we create this project. Catch you next time.

Dry eye — keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) — is an ocular condition commonly diagnosed in dogs and can become a very uncomfortable and painful condition for the patient. Tune in to this episode of VetFolio Voice as Dr. Cassi hosts two board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists to chat about the different types of dry eye and how to identify them, as well as discuss the available treatment options. The good news: For the majority of affected patients, the prognosis for long-term comfort and maintenance of vision can be excellent. Want to earn CE from this episode? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/dry-eye-in-dogs-types-and-treatments-podcast-quiz

The maddness of the 3rd grade retention law and its 'ripples' is in full affect...and if I'm honest, I think there is some value in what is going on here...like anything government...intent and goal are generally miles away from reality. Sam and I chat that, an offical statment from Kat Bike, killer airbags from right here in Knoxville, and much more. Facebook, Twitter, Website

Many Latter-day Saint women have had similar experiences as lifelong Church members. We come up through Primary and Young Women's singing the same songs, going to camp, and participating in correlated lessons and activities. But what about women who convert later in life? In Episode 134, Cynthia and Susan chat with KC Bramer about her experiences before and after joining in her mid 40s. What's attractive about this church? What's confusing? Against the backdrop of her personal conversion and religious story, KCs insider/outsider perspective provides interesting insight into things that are the same and things that set us apart, things we do well and things we might do better in the process of shepherding people into the Church.  

This week Scott and Jesse talk about — what else? — the expulsion saga that thrust Tennessee and Knoxville state Rep. Gloria Johnson into the national spotlight. Also: the school board's surprising charter school vote, state funding for the Knoxville pedestrian bridge, a gas leak at Hardin Valley Academy, and the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center turns 10. Looking ahead to next week, the guys preview still more legislative action, as well as the monthly meeting of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. Thanks for listening this first year...share this free service of CompassKnox.com toady!

This week Jesse and Scott talk about the mass shooting at a Nashville private school and Representative Burchett's reaction, the Stadium minority contract shortcomings, KCS losing a lawsuit, Election bill updates, and the NAACP vs. a planned charter school. In the interview segment, they talk with Knox County official Jim Snowden about the Advance Knox planning process. Also, a look ahead at next week's meetings of the Board of Education and City Council. Please take advantage of this free service of CompassKnox.com and share this podcast with your friends.

Today, I'll be having a conversation with Kevin Cantrell. Head of his eponymous studio, Kevin functions as the creative director and design lead for all KCS client projects. Kevin has a deep understanding and love of lettering and typographical aesthetics. Kevin creates the type of work that makes people wonder ‘how did he do it?'. And during our session, he shared how he used observation to crack the system behind victorian graphics and come up with his own style. During our conversation, Kevin spoke about the importance of making your art profitable, how becoming an expert can be beneficial for business. He shared his approach to hiring and partnering with other people so that he can dedicate himself to spend most of his time doing work he loves doing. Kevin is a father of five, and during the podcast, we touched on work-life balance, including some hints on how to build confidence as an artist. If you're wondering how to develop a style and make money with your art, this episode will be specially useful. See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast Sign up for my Free Lettering Masterclass ➡️ https://martinaflor.easywebinar.live/lettering-masterclass Sign up for my Lettering Tips newsletter ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/letteringtips Follow me on instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/martinaflor/

Ashley Capps!!! Its been almost 2 years trying to get it together. Big Ears Festival is upon us and he gives me(and you) a sneak peak into some of the events taking place. He and I chat about poltics, Knoxville's 50 best venue citys status, ticketmaster and so much more. Go to Bigearsfestival.org the offical line up and location will release this Thursday!

Sometimes the best gifts are re-gifts. This week on Beethoven Walks into a Bar we revisit this gem from Season Two with KCS musicians David Sullivan and Fabrice Curtis and our good friend Jason Seber. This holiday carol-filled episode is sure to ramp up your holiday spirit! Happy Holidays from all of us here at the Kansas City Symphony and Beethoven Walks into a Bar!Name that Christmas Carol Playlist

El intento de un camión de pasajeros de ganar el paso a un tren dejó un muerto y 23 heridos en Nuevo León. El ferrocarril de KCS impactó al camión de pasajeros y a un auto compacto de color rojo. 28 personas fueron trasladadas a hospitales del estado. El accidente dejó expuesto la falta de mantenimiento en los cruces del tren.

It's Chiefs Week & Brett Kollmann, host of Bootleg Football & filmmaker extraordinaire joins us for a look at KCs offense thus far in 2022! We talk life without Tyreek, a renewed rushing attack, dissect the Chiefs defensive struggles & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From NDAs to KCs to CD-Rs, David Allatt (of Finding Drago) cracks into us about how the frick episode 3 of the world's most spectacular webseries, FINDING YEEZUS, got fricking made.  LINKS FINDING YEEZUS: EPISODE 3 on YouTube FINDING DRAGO: The Podcast on Spotify and on Apple Podcasts Check out our website, pick up some merch or submit a mystery on FindingYeezus.com Send QUESTIONS to us on socials or FindingMysteries3030@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of searching, the Kansas City Symphony has a new concertmaster! After running through a veritable gauntlet of auditions, trials and recitals, Jun Iwasaki has landed the coveted role of concertmaster and now calls KC home. We chat about the audition process, the responsibilities of a concertmaster, and help Jun get to know his new KCS colleagues with a fun new game. Get to know Jun Iwasaki this week on Beethoven Walks into a Bar.

Election day Thursday, School starts Monday...so lifes busy...we start with a dive into the maddness of children preparing for a new school year, so I bring in some young minds to talk about their thoughts on a new school year...among other things...then Max and I chat about Pelosi on an offical visit and pissing off China, some thoughts from a South African on the importance of US politics why Max doesnt wanna vote...and well he's got a valid point...bonus points if you can identify the frog singing through the show... Website Facebook Twitter

Drs. Andrew Heller and Marisa Brunetti continue their ophthalmology series with Dr. Casey Robinson. Check out these pearls of wisdom about keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and the lacrimal system. Link to a diagnostic/treatment decision tree for KCS as referenced in the episode.

Bink talks about the glaring needs for the Chiefs and who NFL .com thinks is KCs most underappreciated player. Then a conversation with Ron Kopp of Arrowhead Pride on the 5 players to watch for the Chiefs at training camp.  

Hancen is the Governmental Affairs and Policy Director for Knoxville Area Association of Realtors-KAAR. We have very interesting and informative chat abou growth and development for Knox County.   We have a website and facebook page. 

Max, Sam, and I get together and fall down a US treaty/alliance rabbit hole, stem cell therapy, cops, and of course GUN stuff... Website Facebook 

Sam and I go long...real long for this show but we get deep into guns, 'Merica, mental health, societal decay and much more. Facebook Twitter Website

Sam and I chat collectivism, my problem with party politics, failing local journalism and much more.  Check us out on Facebook  and our website. 

Sam and I sit to chat...crazy week...crazy show... I almost got canceled for a poor joke, we discuss some Catholic Church craziness right here in East Tennessee, my selections for the GOP primary and my predictions for who is actually gonna win the primaries...and much more.   Check us out on our website and Facebook page. 

Sarah is running for General Sessions Judge Division 1.  Check out her webpage.   Find us on Facebook or our Website and check out Compass Points Podcast

So...I am really mad about this primary...Power to the Party not the People.  No offense to any of the candidates but this format is not getting us the best of the best in the general unless we break the law for primaries...so get out and vote do what you can.   So, Sam and I chat primaries, full time legislators, FBI entrapment and much more... Check out our Website and Facebook Page Check out Compass Points Podcast on YouTube and then go Subscribe to CompassKnox

Sam and I sit down for a quick day show...no booze :(...but we touch base on a number of items, including the beginning of early voting and the announcement from Eddie Mannis to not seek re-election to House seat 18.   Check out the website and Facebook page And go to Compass Knox or find them on your favorite podcast provider. 

Ron is the "Money Man" for Knox County Schools.  He and I chat Esser funds, TISA, and much more.   Check us out on Facebook and our website. Please go to your favorite podcast provider or YouTube and subscribe, give a like and share...and tell your friends about us. 

Nick is seeking seat 3 for Knox County Commission. Learn more about him on his website  Apologize for a bad stream to our YouTube but the audio is available on your favorite podcast provider and YouTube as a separate episode.    Check us out on Facebook or our Website. 

Sam and I sit down to and chat "managed growth" in Knox County, the slap heard round the world, the US's World Cup draw and much more.  Exciting news coming this week follow us on Facebook and Twitter and please subscribe on your favorite podcast provider.   Don't forget to check out our website and support the show. 

Sam, Max, and I convene for a fun chat about our vacations, trans issues in sport, Tn session madness, state race primer and much more.  Check us out on our website and Facebook page...please give us a follow, like, share and subscribe...and the best marketing of all...tell your friends about us. 

Sam and I sit down for a chat about an odd structural component of School Board voting to dismiss all ethics complaints, a bit of Constitutional theory, and a hole bunch more on Ukraine and Russia, sanctions, and expectations.  Check out the website and go give us a follow on Facebook

Katherine is seeking seat 4 for Knox County school Board.  Find more about her on her website and Facebook page.   Find us on our website and Facebook.  Don't forget to give us a follow and tell your friends about us. 

Sam and I chat about the new school funding formula for Tennessee, what should be done about Ukraine, and what the hell is pendulum politics?   Check out or website and follow us on Facebook. 

Kristi is seeking seat 9 on Knox County School Board  Learn more on her website or Facebook Page Find out more about us on our website and Facebook Page