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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4Ketamine: A Unique Anesthetic with Diverse ApplicationsDive deep into the world of ketamine, exploring its history, pharmacology, mechanism of action, clinical uses, and side effects. Dr. Kelly Elmore, Assistant Program Director at Mary Baldwin University's Nurse Anesthesiology Program, guides listeners through this fascinating drug, highlighting its potential for anesthesia, pain management, and even mental health treatment.Targeting NMDA Receptors for Dissociative AnesthesiaKetamine is classified as a dissociative anesthetic, distinct from depressant anesthetics like propofol. It primarily works by blocking NMDA receptors in the central nervous system, thereby reducing excitatory signals and producing profound analgesia and amnesia. This mechanism also contributes to the characteristic dissociative state, where patients may appear detached from their environment and experience hallucinations.Beyond Anesthesia: Exploring Ketamine's Diverse UsesBeyond its role in anesthesia, ketamine offers a range of benefits in various clinical settings:Pain Management: Ketamine's analgesic properties make it valuable for treating acute and chronic pain conditions, including neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, and post-surgical pain.Mental Health: Emerging research suggests ketamine's potential in treating treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation. Low-dose ketamine infusions combined with psychotherapy have shown promise in these areas in the form of ketamine-assisted therapy.Emergency Medicine: Due to its bronchodilatory effects and ability to maintain airway patency, ketamine is a valuable tool in emergency departments for managing patients with respiratory distress.Important Considerations for Ketamine UseWhile ketamine offers numerous advantages, it's crucial to be aware of its potential drawbacks:Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, and hallucinations are common side effects, particularly at higher doses.Abuse Potential: Ketamine's popularity as a street drug necessitates caution, especially in outpatient mental health settings.Cardiac Effects: In critically ill patients with depleted catecholamines, ketamine can worsen cardiovascular depression.Mental Health Risks: Ketamine may exacerbate symptoms in some mental health disorders.S-Ketamine: A Promising Option for Treatment-Resistant DepressionThe FDA-approved S-ketamine nasal spray offers a new avenue for treating treatment-resistant depression. This medication is typically used alongside other oral antidepressants.Conclusion: A Multifaceted Drug with Ongoing ResearchKetamine's unique properties make it a valuable tool for CRNAs across various healthcare settings. Ongoing research continues to explore its potential benefits and refine its use for optimal patient care.Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityNeed Interview Prep Help In A Hurry?Fast-Track Your CRNA School Interview Prep with our CRNA Interview Crash Course! https://www.cspaedu.com/4wotmldsGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comAttend an upcoming Virtual Information Session with Mary Baldwin University Nurse Anethesiology Program: https://marybaldwin.edu/programs/nurse-anesthesiology-dnp/Special Note- Application Deadline for their next cohort is 12/15/2024!

Have you ever felt the energy of a live retreat? This week, we are talking to Nerissa Stewart, the CEO of Bariatric Society. We hear what the retreat means to her, why she and her partner in life and the Bariatric Society, Chris Stewart, took over the reins and Jason explains why it has been so powerful for him and his wife. LCSW and BariNation Member and Support Group Leader, Katie Booker, then joins the show to share a preview of what to expect at the retreat, and a sneak peak of what the panel on neurodivergency will be about. Tune in to learn why you should attend the retreat, and don't forget we have a discount code: BARINATION24 , so grab your tickets today!  IN THIS EPISODE: [0:53] What is the bariatric retreat and why is it so special to us?  [3:02] Why is the bariatric retreat so important to Nerissa, from the Bariatric Society?  [5:03] What led Nerissa and Chris to purchase the Bariatric Society? [6:13] What is the fashion show about at the retreat? [9:50] Katie joins the show to share about the retreat preview.  [11:42] We get a sneak peak into what Katie will talk about on the panel.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Attending a retreat can allow you to meet people that you have known digitally for years, there is just nothing like meeting people face to face! There is a very empowering fashion show that takes place at the retreat, where people get to be comfortable in their skin, truly bringing tears to everyone's eyes.  Find a community that can support you through all the ups and downs. BariNation is here to celebrate your highs and be there for your lows. We share stories, and have built such an incredible community.  RESOURCES: Bariatric Society Website  Bariatric Retreat 2024 Tickets - Use code BARINATION24 when you purchase your Retreat ticket to let them know you are excited to connect with Jason, Katie, and BariNation Members at the event! BariNation Website  Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast  BIOGRAPHY: Nerissa Stewart is the CEO of Bariatric Society and four years post-op VSG. Aside from her work within the Bariatric Community, Nerissa is a respected leader and speaker in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) field with over 15 years experience leading diverse teams and initiatives. In her corporate roles, Nerissa has worked for the inclusion of all and has received numerous awards including the distinction of Outstanding Black Alumni by her Alma mater Mary Baldwin University.  Katie is a mental health therapist in New York State that specializes in trauma.  She is certified in EMDR, is a registered play therapist, and completes bariatric psychological evaluations for pre-surgery approval.  She offers a unique perspective to the mindset work of bariatric surgery as a bariatric patient herself. ABOUT: If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty. About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians. BariNation - Website BariNation - Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barination/support

Sam Jeffries is the Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Detroit Mercy. Jeffries came to Detroit Mercy from Elizabeth City State University where he was the assistant athletic director for sports performance where he developed the university's first sports performance program, integrating the athletic training, strength and conditioning and sports nutrition programs for the varsity teams. Prior to that he was the director of athletic performance at Godspeed Elite Sports Academy in Hoover, AL from 2020-2022 where he worked with teams and individuals at the middle, high school and collegiate level, including professional football players. He began his career as a graduate assistant coach at Salisbury University before taking over as director of sports performance at Perfect Performance in Tysons Corner, VA in 2017 before leading the strength and conditioning department at Mary Baldwin University from 2018-2020. Jeffries also garnered experience as an intern strength coach at James Madison University (2020), Temple University (2017), and Georgetown University (2015). Jeffries played football at Greensboro College earning academic All-Conference honors twice. As a coach, he continues to train mainly utilizing a lot of Olympic lifting, running and basketball as well incorporating a lot more yoga and movement into his training recently. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Sport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comCerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Explore how memory operates in magical ways in Harry Potter that might be quite unlike the Muggle understanding of memory. Regular contributor Dr. Louise M. Freeman is professor emerita of psychology at Mary Baldwin University and a licensed behavior analyst and service provider for special needs individuals. She considers the implications of being able to store and share memories in a Pensieve. While the basic premise seems somewhat similar to the psychological process of encoding, storing, and retrieving memories, there is almost an element of time travel, in which the user can access details that the initial viewer surely would not have been able to see or remember. But can such details be trusted, or are they part of the viewer's subjective reconstruction and reinterpretation of the memory? While it is obvious that Slughorn has tampered with his memory of Tom Riddle, it is less clear how accurate Snape's memories of the Marauders are. Upon his death, Snape manages to show Harry a clear montage of memories explaining everything - had he been preparing all of the necessary information in order to hand it off so neatly? How difficult is it to show memories smoothly? Could Harry's memory of the Dementor attack in Little Whinging have been used as evidence in his hearing, or would Fudge not have allowed or trusted it, particularly if presented by Dumbledore? What happens when memories are lost to a Memory Charm? Are they fully removed, or just hidden? Victims of such charms seem to have varying degrees of success in recovering their memories. While taking memories can be portrayed as a terrible crime, like what Lockhart intended to do to Harry and Ron, modifying them is often depicted as humorous or necessary, such as when the Ministry of Magic performs Memory Charms on Muggles who have witnessed magic. Hermione alters her parents' memories without their consent, albeit for a noble purpose, but the full consequences are unknown. If they were to be captured and interrogated by Death Eaters, could their memories be forcibly extracted? There are ethical issues surrounding memory in both the wizarding and Muggle worlds. Stay tuned for Part 2 to hear more from Louise on the complicated nature of memory.

Thinking Cap Theatre's Artistic Director Nicole Stodard talks with Jemma Alix Levy,  Theatre Director and Associate Professor of Acting and Directing at Washington and Lee University about Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. JEMMA'S BIO Jemma Alix Levy is an Associate Professor of Acting and Directing at Washington and Lee University and has directed professionally for over 25 years. She earned degrees from Amherst College, the University of Chicago, and Mary Baldwin University's program in association with the American Shakespeare Center, and she completed The Juilliard School's now-defunct graduate directing program.  Levy's directing work has won critical acclaim across the US and internationally, including for her own companies, Runamuck (Austin, TX), and Muse of Fire Theatre Company (Evanston, IL).  Before her arrival at Washington and Lee University, Jemma taught theatre and directed at Webster University's Conservatory of Theater Arts (MO), Wabash College (IN), Roosevelt University Chicago College for the Performing Arts (IL), Mary Baldwin University (VA), and The Brearley School (NY). Levy has also written adaptations based on the works of Shakespeare, Lope de Vega, and two-time National-Book-Award-nominee Howard Norman.  She is a certified Consent-Forward Artist.  www.jemmalevy.com Support for this program has been provided by the following Funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: John O. and Victoria C. Kirby Fund, Frederick W. Jaqua Fund, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, Broward County Cultural Division and a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ community foundation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-cap-theatre/support

Step into the world of ultrasound physics with Dr. Jennifer McPherson on today's episode! Dr. McPherson, a seasoned Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and former US Navy commander, brings her wealth of expertise to unravel the intricacies of ultrasound technology. Join us as she navigates through the fundamentals—from waveform dynamics to probe functionalities—offering a clear and insightful journey into the vital role of ultrasound in medical practice. This episode is a golden opportunity to build a strong foundation in ultrasound physics, giving you the knowledge to impress instructors and become a confident anesthesia expert! FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Learn More about the Mary Baldwin University Nurse Anesthesiology DNP Program here: https://marybaldwin.edu/programs/nurse-anesthesiology-dnp/ Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here:https://cspaedu.com/join Fast-Track Your CRNA Interview Prep with our CRNA Interview Crash Course! https://www.cspaedu.com/4wotmlds Have you gained acceptance to CRNA school? Congratulations! Prepare with the #1 pre-anesthesia curriculum, as recommended by CRNA program faculty. Start the NAR Boot Camp today: https://www.cspaedu.com/bootcamp Get CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

While it may be a newly federally recognized holiday, Juneteenth is not new for those in the African American community. Today, the CEO of Bariatric Society, Nerissa Stewart joins the show to talk about Juneteenth, the importance of the holiday, where some of the traditions come from, and how the day is celebrated within black communities. We encourage you to listen to this episode to learn more about a day that celebrates freedom.  Comment “Juneteenth” below, and we will DM you links to the BariNation podcast playlist, amplifying black voices and expertise in our community, an educational resource, and a robust website to find and support black-owned businesses local to you.  IN THIS EPISODE: [1:16] Nerissa describes what it means to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth. [3:24] What opportunities does Juneteenth open up? [5:38] How is Juneteeth celebrated?  [9:12] What are some ways Nerissa enjoys seeing people commemorating the day?  [14:08] Where can you find Nerissa?  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Take the time to pause and think about and really understand the deeper meaning of what other communities went through throughout history.  Juneteenth is celebrated in the black community with togetherness! Think of different ways that you can support the black community - refer someone to an opportunity, donate to an organization, learn more about the history of the day, think about the presidential candidates and what they support, and find a business that you can support! RESOURCES: RissaRecharged Instagram RissaRecharged Popular Links National Museum of African American History - Juneteenth  By Black Website  PMI Inc. Online Website  Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast starting at just $5 a month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast BIOGRAPHY: Nerissa Stewart is the CEO of Bariatric Society and four years post-op VSG. Aside from her work within the Bariatric Community, Nerissa is a respected leader and speaker in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) field with over 15 years experience leading diverse teams and initiatives. In her corporate roles, Nerissa has worked for the inclusion of all and has received numerous awards including the distinction of Outstanding Black Alumni by her Alma mater Mary Baldwin University. ABOUT: If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty. About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians. BariNation - Website BariNation - Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barination/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barination/support

Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA BiosketchDianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is President and CEO of the Sheltering Arms Corporation and Hospitals.Dr. Jewell has been a physical therapist for 35 years, having practiced in acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient and community health settings in Richmond, VA. She also held an appointment for 11 years as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Additional adjunct teaching affiliations include the Doctor of Physical Therapy programs at the University of Tennessee Health ScienceCenter, the University of Vermont, Arcadia University and Mary Baldwin University. Prior to joining Sheltering Arms, she focused her efforts on rehabilitation technology as a consultant and then as Director of Clinical Practice, Outcomes and Education at WebPT (Phoenix, AZ).Dr. Jewell completed her BA at Williams College (1984), her MSPT at Boston University (1988) and her transitional DPT at VCU (2008). She obtained her PhD in health services research and organization also from VCU (2003). She has published multiple peer‐reviewed articles and is author of Guide to Evidence‐Based Physical Therapist Practice, 5th edition (Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2022).Dr. Jewell currently chairs the Sheltering Arms Institute Board of Managers. She previously served for 12 years on the Sheltering Arms Corporation and Hospitals board of directors, chairing the board for two and half of those years. Additional leadership service includes the boards of directors of the PCPI Foundation (Chicago, IL), the American Physical Therapy Association (Alexandria, VA) and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Chicago, IL).She resides in the City of Richmond with her husband of 32 years, Capt. Darl (“Deuce”) W. Jewell, Jr. He is a retired 41‐year veteran of the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

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Cal and Corey have a rollicking conversation with experts in the field of Physical Therapy, in which we all learn that our challenges are shared, and we have much to learn from each other. ********** Let us know what you think! Send us an email: podcast@healwell.org *********** Check Healwell's live and online classes here: online.healwell.org ********** Support the podcast (and get your podcast episodes early and ad-free) on Patreon: patreon.com/interdisciplinary ********** Continue the conversation with us in the Healwell Community: community.healwell.org ********** Merch! Find your Healwell fashion here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/healwell *********** Thank you to ABMP for sponsoring this season of Interdisciplinary! www.abmp.com About Our Guests: Lisa Shoaf Dr. Shoaf has been a licensed physical therapist (PT) for 42 years initially completing her entry-level BS PT degree at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 1981, and then her transitional DPT degree there in 2009. She also holds a Master of Science Degree in exercise science from James Madison University (1990) and a PhD in Education from VCU (2002). She has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and APTA Virginia throughout her PT career. She has held various leadership positions in both organizations including Chief Delegate and Chapter President for Virginia. She has been legislatively active at the state and national level on issues related to PT and healthcare. She also served on the PT Licensing Board for Virginia for 6 years. Dr. Shoaf has practiced in acute care, home health, and outpatient settings as a PT, but most of her professional career has been in academia as a physical therapy educator. She was the Director of Clinical Education for 20 years in the PT program at VCU in Richmond, VA. She joined Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, VA in 2012 to develop a new PT program and assist in launching the new Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (MDCHS). She served as the Program Director for the PT program from 2012 - 2020. From 2018 to 2020 she also served as the Director of the School of Health and Human Performance with oversight of the PT, OT, Physician Assistant programs at the graduate level and undergraduate programs in health science and exercise science. Dr. Shoaf completed her academic career as the Vice President and Dean of the MDCHS from 2021- spring of 2023 until her retirement from academia. Tony Grillo Dr. Tony Grillo, PT, DPT, OCS, CIMT, FAAOMPT is a Physical Therapist living and practicing in Williamsburg, VA Dr. Grillo has been practicing outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy for over 20 years and has also done PRN work in acute care, SNF, and home health settings. Additionally, he has taught continuing education on spinal manipulation and serves as an adjunct professor with the Arcadia University Residency Program. Dr. Grillo has been a lifelong member and supporter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Virginia Physical Therapy Association (VPTA). He is currently the President of the VPTA and has served the previous 4 years as both local representative and State Chair of the Ethics Committee. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, barbequeing, and spending time with his wife Monica, three children Ben, Lily,& Alex, and dog Hamilton.

Constance Dierickx is a sought-after advisor to boards and senior executives in high-stakes leadership situations including strategic pivots, CEO transitions, board conflict, and crisis. Constance's newest book is Meta-Leadership – See what others don't and make great decisions. Constance has consulted with dozens of boards and over 500 executives on five continents. She has worked with companies from the Fortune 50 to high-tech start-ups. Clients call her “The Decision DoctorÒ” in recognition of her ability to help them with high-stakes decisions. She has helped clients increase share price (1400% for a retail brand), revenue (27%) and margin. CEO transition clients retain over 90% of unsuccessful internal candidates who contribute for at least three years after the transition.   Recognized as an expert on governance and executive leadership, Constance has been interviewed by National Public Radio for Marketplace Morning, The Wall Street Journal, and Chief Executive and writes for Harvard Business Review and Forbes as well as Directorship, Boards and Directors, and Corporate Board Member. In 2021, The Society for the Advancement of Consulting named her Consultant of the Year in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the profession. Prior to starting her own firm, she led the Board Services practice for a global boutique firm. She is the author of High Stakes Leadership (2017), The Merger Mindset (2018) and the forthcoming The Vibrant Board (2023.) She is Vice-Chair of the board of Mary Baldwin University, former chair of the board for The Partnership Against Domestic Violence and is Past-President of OnBoard. She is a member of the Association for Psychological Science, The Association for the Advancement of Consulting, and Marshall Goldsmith's MG100 Coaches. www.constancedierickx.com

Sometimes art really does come Velveteen Rabbit-alive. In February 2023, Mary Baldwin University gave the Virginia Premiere of Emily C. A. Snyder's Cupid and Psyche. Here's Emily's reflection on what it was like to let her artistic baby go, and what it's like to see art grow up and become alive. Please Note: What follows is said with all love and respect to anyone who has ever born, lost, or gestated a child in their body. Metaphors are imperfect. Experiences grope for words. Thank you for understanding.

In this episode, Dr. Joe Sprangel and I discuss Humanist Manufacturing. Joe explains the Humanist Manufacturing Framework to include the humanist commitments necessary for leader success. What You'll Learn: What is Humanist Manufacturing? Could you share the phases of your humanist manufacturing framework? What are the humanist commitments you used as the foundation of your framework? The second phase is focused on the leader and the leadership team. Why is this important? It appears that you have a strong emphasis on creating a human-centric organization. What does this mean to you? About the Guest: Dr. Joe Sprangel is an associate professor of business at Mary Baldwin University. He is also the founder and principal consultant of Emmanuel Strategic Sustainability. He made the transition to higher education after 28 years of industry experience. His industry career included work in machine build and repair, machine design, manufacturing engineering, and plant and engineering management. Links: Click here to purchase a copy of Joe's book on Amazon Click here for Joe's Website Click here for The Lean Solutions Summit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leansolutions/support

What is a CRNA?  Johanna Newman DNAP, CRNA of Mary Baldwin University joined RHV to discuss their new Nurse Anesthesiology Program. Information for prospective students here. Mary Baldwin University website: Main page Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences CRNA program  Information for prospective students

Cate Osborn (aka Catieosaurus- she/they) is a certified sex educator and full-time content creator known for her frank conversations about living life with ADHD and depression/chronic pain. After earning two Masters degrees in Shakespeare from Mary Baldwin University, she worked as the Entertainment Director at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. After transitioning to full-time content creation during the pandemic, she gained almost two million followers in just under a year. Her work focuses funny, honest conversations about ADHD advocacy, disability awareness and advocacy in sex and sex education. Her area of interest is primarily focused on the neurodivergent relationships, especially in the kink community. Outside of her work as an educator, she is also an avid gamer and player of Dungeons and Dragons. As a professional streamer and TTRPG influencer, she is passionate about opening conversations about neurodiversity and accessibility into the gaming community. Her advocacy and education work has been seen in Cosmopolitan Magazine, The New York Times, Time Magazine for Kids, Haaretz, GQ, VICE, Medium, Mashable, Bustle, InStyle, and more. She's been seen on the Today Show, the American Sex Podcast with Sunny Megatron, The Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmartin, Prodigy, The Doctors (CBS), Carte Blanche South Africa, and a host of others. Her most recent convention appearances include DragonCon, ECCC, Pax Unplugged, MomoCon, GenCon (and several more) this year, where she hosted panels on inclusivity, accessibility and neurodivergence at the gaming table as well as doing live show podcast recordings. Her life's goal is to talk about ADHD with Elmo on Sesame Street and to have a single line in a Star Wars movie. https://catieosaurus.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@catieosaurushttps://www.twitch.tv/catieosaurushttps://www.youtube.com/catieosaurushttps://infinitequestpodcast.com/Mentioned in this episode:ADHD CourseJoin us for the first run of the Successful ADHD Entrepreneur Course starting April 20th. Learn about mindset, systems, processes, and tools that Michael Whitehouse uses to make people think he's really organized. First session limited to 20 students, so apply now.ADHD CourseADHD CourseJoin us for the first run of the Successful ADHD Entrepreneur Course starting April 20th. Learn about mindset, systems, processes, and tools that Michael Whitehouse uses to make people think he's really organized. First session limited to 20 students, so apply now.ADHD Course

This month on the University Series we are speaking with Mary Baldwin University and Dr. Rachel Potter, Dr. Ryan Sain, & Dr. Veronica Howard. The program's name is Autism Studies & Applied Behavior Analysis, to ensure that students are able to tailor their education to their needs and wants. Contact Information: Dr. Rachel Potter - rpotter@marybaldwin.edu Dr. Ryan Sain - rcsain@marybaldwin.edu Dr. Veronica Howard - vjhoward@marybaldwin.edu - Additional Links: Mary Baldwin - https://marybaldwin.edu/academics/aba/ Catalog Page - https://catalog.marybaldwin.edu/applied-behavior-analysis-autism-studies/autism-studies-applied-behavior-analysis

A brewery from Crozet Virginia.  With stories from a house in Batesville, Monticello (Thomas Jeffersons house), and Mary Baldwin University.  

On today’s show:Charlottesville Area Transit to receive grant from Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to operate a pilot on-demand project in Albemarle CountyThe president of Mary Baldwin University will step down next JuneDetails on proposed rules to encourage creation of below-market housing units in Charlottesville Charlottesville’s Board of Architectural Review declines to allow the city’s Park and Recreation Department to install metal grates on the three fountains on the Downtown Mall This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Hi there, Today I am so happy to be arts calling Monica Cross! About Monica: Monica Cross studied English at New College of Florida (2006-2010), before going on to Mary Baldwin College (now Mary Baldwin University) where she earned her Master of Letters (2012) and M.F.A. (2013) in the Shakespeare and Performance graduate program.  She was a part of the first year of the MFA company model, and a founding member of Roving Shakespare.  She studied with Make Trouble in 2017, and has done choreography intensives with Intimacy Directors International and Neutral Chaos.    She has been the Playhouse Manager at the American Shakespeare Center, the Production Manager at Starlite Players, the Text Coach at the St. Petersburg Shakespeare Festival, and a Costume Designer for The Urbanite. From 2014-2019, she was the Production Manager and Technical Director of the Black Box Theater at New College of Florida, where she also taught courses in theatrical design. She has also taught at the University of South Florida St. Peterburg and Ringling College of Art and Design. Most recently, she has turned her attention towards playwriting. Her short plays have been produced in across the United States and online. Her one-act, Cyrano on the Moon, was produced at both the Tampa Fringe Festival and the Minnesota Fringe Festival. And her first full-length play, Wonder of Our Stage, was the winner of The Players New Play Festival in 2018 and produced as part of the Players Summer Sizzlers Series in 2019.  Her newest full-length play, The Aria of Julie d'Aubigny, the cross-dressing, sword-fighting, opera singer, wherein she seduces men and women alike, wins numerous duels, must be twice pardoned by the King, and eventually finds true love., was a semifinalist for both the O'Neill New Play Conference and the American Shakespeare Center's Shakespeare's New Contemporaries.    She was also the recipient of the 2019 John Ringling Towers Individual Artist Award for Performing Arts, and a Fellow at the Hermitage Artist Retreat 2019 Thanks for coming on the show, Monica! https://monicaatcross.wixsite.com/ https://twitter.com/theroaringgirl -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro at cruzfolio.com. If you like the show: consider reviewing the podcast and sharing it with those who love the arts, your support truly makes a difference! Check out cruzfolio.com for more podcasts about the arts and original content! Make art. Much love, j

On today's episode, I speak with Coach Amanda Evans from the Mary Baldwin University Women's Program. We talk about how she has approached recruiting during a program rebuild. We chat about how their school stands out as a nice little oasis in Virginia. Lastly, we discuss their staff and how their team has been developing.    Mary Baldwin University Women's Soccer - https://www.marybaldwinathletics.com/sports/wsoc/index   See more interviews at https://discovercollegesoccer.com/  

It might surprise you to learn that just about every production of a Shakespeare play that you've ever seen onstage has been cut, from student shows to Broadway revivals. Cutting Plays for Performance: A Practical and Accessible Guide, a new book by Aili Huber and Dr. Toby Malone, lays out some of the reasons that theater-makers cut Shakespeare's plays, and suggests some handy questions directors and dramaturgs should ask themselves as they take a pen to the plays. Barbara Bogaev interviews Huber about the argument that brought Huber and her co-author together, strategies for cutting plays, and how a good cut can reveal a new and exciting story. Aili Huber has been a theater director for over 20 years. She holds an MFA in directing from Mary Baldwin University and the American Shakespeare Center. Her new book, co-written with Dr. Toby Malone of SUNY-Oswego, is called Cutting Plays for Performance: A Practical and Accessible Guide. It was published by Routledge in December 2021. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published January 18, 2022. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This podcast episode, “Your Way Is Shorter,” was produced by Richard Paul. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Ben Lauer is the web producer. Leonor Fernandez edits a transcript of every episode, available at folger.edu. We had technical help from Andrew Feliciano and Evan Marquart at Voice Trax West in Studio City, California, and Mikael Glago at Midnight Spaghetti Productions in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

This week, I sit down and talk to Rev. Jaz. We talk about her call into ministry at a young age and how she has navigated operating in that call and moving into pastoring. You can follow Rev. Jaz on Twitter at @revjaz Follow SWNF on IG: @shewillnotfallcollective Learn more about Rev. Jaz: Rev. Jazmine Brooks, more affectionately known as Rev. Jaz, is the proud pastor of Macedonia AME Church in Accomac, Virginia. She serves as the Program Director for the Office of Inclusive Excellence at Mary Baldwin University and co-facilitates the African-American Religious History course with an emphasis on the lineage of resistance. Her work includes cross-cultural programming, leadership and professional development, civic, social, and community engagement, academic support, and advocacy. In 2016, Rev. Jaz received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Philosophy & Religion and is a 2021 graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC with a Master of Divinity. Rev. Jaz has served in several capacities to include but not limited to youth and young adult programming, congregational and community asset mapping, congregational and generational culture research, and leading Black Liberation and Womanist studies. She has served the Washington, DC Poor People's Campaign as a social media coordinator, organizer, and tri-chair member. In addition to her formal duties, Jazmine has consistently invested in liberative education through her leadership in the Sacred Circle Womanist Conference and the Literacy to Liberation Initiative. She facilitated the formation of a local committee on equity, achievement, and opportunity in Staunton, Va and serves the community in voting and census registration initiatives. She also serves as the 2nd Vice President of the Staunton Branch NAACP. Earlier this year, Rev. Jaz joined the leadership of the Staunton Equity Coalition, a citizens organization committed to proposing policy that addresses inequities in education, policing, employment, and housing. Rev. Jaz is a contributing writer for the AME Church Christian Recorder and was recently featured in a national USA Today series on citizens who inspire change in their local community. She is committed to the work of creating spaces for the innovative engagement of formal and informal education, multicultural programming, and liberative theology as an investment in the life of our beloved community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shewillnotfall/support

Manufacturing has been problematic in the past, but it presents a lot of opportunities to make life better for workers and the community, and to be regenerative for the sake of the planet. Today's guest is an expert on manufacturing, and how it can be better.Joe Sprangel is this week's guest and I really enjoyed his insight and his big heart for humanity.Joe is the Dean of the College of Business & Professional Studies at Mary Baldwin University and the Founder & Principal Consultant of Emmanuel Strategic Sustainability.Where to find Joe Sprangel onlineWebsiteLinkedInFull show notes are here: https://halfhippiepodcast.com/episode/025Follow @halfhippiepodcast on Instagram for more resources and actions you can take.

Our twenty-second official episode of Meet Me At Mill Mountain: The Podcast features Tiffany Waters, Mill Mountain Theatre's newest Teaching Artist. Join Ginger Poole, the Producing Artistic Director of Mill Mountain Theatre, as she discusses Tiffany's journey throughout her career in the performing arts. Tiffany is joining the Mill Mountain team from Washington, D.C., where she works primarily as an actor and educator. She is a graduate of Mary Baldwin University's Shakespeare and Performance MLitt/MFA program in partnership with the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, V.A. Most recently, Tiffany has worked with Moonlit Wings Productions as a teaching artist educating and directing young performers ages 8-14 and is a troupe member of the Rude Mechanicals in D.C., where she made her directorial debut with a zoom production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and has appeared as Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, the Duchess in Revenger's Tragedy, and the Jailor's Daughter in Two Noble Kinsmen. She is so grateful to once again have the opportunity to exist within the four walls of a theatre and is eager to welcome back our students and audiences!  

In today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out: With the summer heat in full swing, your local energy nonprofit, LEAP, wants you and yours to keep cool. LEAP offers FREE home weatherization to income- and age-qualifying residents. If you’re age 60 or older, or have an annual household income of less than $74,950, you may qualify for a free energy assessment and home energy improvements such as insulation and air sealing. Sign up today to lower your energy bills, increase comfort, and reduce energy waste at home!On today’s show:A new nonprofit launches to promote regional entrepreneurial activitiesA quick review of a recent stakeholder meeting on increasing transit in urban AlbemarleSeveral area destinations receive state funding for tourism marketingAlbemarle County seeking a consultant to help lead upcoming rewrite of the zoning ordinanceThe Virginia Department of Health today reports 2,117 new COVID cases, the highest one-day count in four months. The percent positivity is now at 7.5 percent. The seven day average for new cases is now at 1,733. The Blue Ridge Health District reports another 52 cases today. The percentage of Virginians fully vaccinated is now at 54.8 percent, a number that includes children. The number of adult Virginians fully vaccinated is now 65.8 percent. The seven-day average of shots per day is now 14,124. Source: Virginia Department of HealthNext week, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will open a window in the Scottsville Town offices. The DMV Select will open on August 16 in the second floor of Victory Hall at 401 Valley Street. DMV Select offices allow for limited transactions such as picking up registration decals, but do not issue driver’s licenses. For a full list of services, visit the DMV website. You’ll need to schedule an appointment and masks are required. (schedule an appointment)Speaking of Scottsville, repairs have been made to the library following heavy storm damage in late July. The library reopened yesterday at 1 p.m. A new nonprofit is launching in the Charlottesville area to support regional entrepreneurship. Venture Central is to be a partnership between the city of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, the University of Virginia, and the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. The group has announced the first members of the Board of Directors and will begin a search for an executive director. According to a release, Sarah Rumbaugh of the firm Relish will serve as the chair. Other board members include the economic development directors of both Albemarle and Charlottesville. Governor Ralph Northam has announced the award of $861,080 in matching grants through the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Recovery Marketing Leverage Program. The initiative exists to help expand the Virginia is for Lovers brand and to encourage new tourism marketing partnerships. (see a full list of recipients)The Charlottesville Convention and Visitors Bureau will get $10,000 for Birthplace of Virginia Wine programDairy Market will get $20,000 for Charlottesville’s Bite-Sized Adventures: A Foodie Bucket ListFront Porch Cville will receive $19,980 for Rivanna Roots: A Riverfront Concert Series 2022Blackburn Inn and Conference Center in Staunton will receive $20,000 for Sip, Stay, and Explore: Hiking Trails and Virginia WinesThe Heifetz International Music Institute at Mary Baldwin University will get $2,182.50 for a marketing programWaynesboro Economic Development and Tourism will receive $10,000 for EXPERIENCE WaynesboroWayne Theater Alliance will get $10,000 for an outdoor production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatPicking back up from the August 4, 2021 meeting of the Albemarle Board of Supervisors, that body agreed to apply for $314,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding for a food security program. Stacy Pethia is the county’s housing policy manager.“The proposed project would serve a total of 470 individuals and households through three distinct programs,” Pethia said. These are $110,000 for a grocery card gift program to serve up to 220 households, and $144,000 for the Local Food Hub’s Fresh Farmacy program to provide fresh produce for 18 months to 100 households. The funding would come specifically from a COVID relief program. Supervisors also agreed to amend a special use permit that allows the Monticello United Soccer Club to operate on land off of Polo Ground Road. Scott Clark is a planner with Albemarle County. “The proposal would increase the number of total number of fields to seven although only four would be used for play at any one time,” Clark said. “This is to enable them to move feels around, rest fields, prepare fields.”The land is within Albemarle’s rural area, and there are no permanent facilities on the property. There is no increase in the number of parking spaces. “This property could easily return to agricultural use in the future with a very low impact on the site,” Clark said. The Mon-U soccer field is on Polo Grounds Road, which is just to the north of where the furthest Charlottesville Area Transit route currently stops. That won’t change when the city-owned and operated agency alters its routes later this year, but CAT is conducting a review of how to expand service to the north. So is Albemarle County and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission. You’re reading Charlottesville Community Engagement and time for another subscriber-supported public service announcement. The Charlottesville Jazz Society at cvillejazz.org is dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and preservation of jazz, and there’s no time like now to find a time to get out and watch people love to play. The Charlottesville Jazz Society keeps a running list of what’s coming up at cvillejazz.org. This week, find out that the Michael Elswick Gathering plays at the Pub at Lake Monticello on Friday and the Eric Franzen Trio plays at Early Mountain Vineyards on Saturday. Take a look at cvillejazz.org. At the same time, Albemarle County and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission are doing the exact same work as part of a study partially funded by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. Boris Palchik is a transit planning project manager with Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning, a firm hired to help conduct the work. The other consultant is Michael Baker International. Palchik ran a meeting on July 26 that sought to get initial feedback for the study.“It’s really a feasibility study and implementation plan for expanding transit service in both population and employment centers in Albemarle County,” Palchik said. The July 26 meeting was for northern Albemarle County along U.S. 29, and one on July 28 was held for Pantops. We’ll focus on July 26 first. (watch the video)Palchik said the study may not result in several new fixed routes, but may include a combination of on-demand routes and other new transit options. The work consists of a market analysis, a service analysis, and stakeholder outreach. “The market analysis is looking at the underlying environment in which transit operates or needs to operate in the study area,” Palchik said. “The service analysis is looking at what’s happening today on the ground in terms of ridership and productivity.”Stakeholder outreach includes the July meetings and other ways to get a sense of what people might want and need in expanded transit. In addition, to Charlottesville Area Transit, Jaunt provides service in the area through on-demand, one fixed-route service, and through its partnership with Greene County Transit. “There’s really many different ways to provide transit service and each of those ways has its own ideal operating environment,” Palchick said. “When we’re looking at the market analysis, we’re trying to understand the environment that exists so we can make recommendations that are appropriate.”That means taking a look at population density, the built environment, employment opportunities, and other factors to measure the potential for public transit to work. “Transit service is most effective and most efficient in areas that have higher density,” Palchick said. “The kind of tipping point for where fixed route transit service really begins to make sense is once you have more than five people or jobs per acre.”Research conducted so far indicates moderate-to-high transit potential south of the South Fork of the Rivanna River. The highest population density in the area is along Commonwealth Drive, which is currently served by CAT’s Route 5. Service gaps are north of Rio Road and in the Hollymead / Forest Lakes area. A slide from the July 26 presentation (download)This work also comes at a time when Albemarle continues to become more dense, with more properties coming online such as North Pointe, Brookhill, and numerous other developments that will be more dense than single family homes. Palchick said the stakeholder analysis specifically sought out information that may not have come through their initial review. During the service analysis, stakeholders were shown older information on CAT routes, several of which are changing in the coming months. There will be alterations to Route 5, Route 7, Route 8, and Route 11, all of which serve Albemarle’s northern urban area.  Learn more about the CAT changes here. Scott Elliff is a member of the Forest Lakes Community Association’s Board of Directors. The FLCA has used a portion of its homeowner association fees to fight development of a mixed-use development on Ashwood Boulevard known as RST Residences. Elliff took the opportunity to speak at a discussion on expanding transit to point out that the existing character of his neighborhood is suburban. “The challenge that’s happening up here is that we’re starting to get developments that are going to be by necessity pretty dense,” Elliff said. “There’s one that’s being planned which we’re opposing and hasn’t come before the Supervisors yet. It would be a huge high story development on the corner of Ashwood and 29.”Currently there is fixed-route transit service in the Forest Lakes area provide by Jaunt through their Route 29 Express.According to Valerie Long of the law firm Williams Mullen, 75 percent of the apartments in the RST development will be rented to people who can demonstrate household incomes between 30 percent and 80 percent of the Area Median Income. Elliff is concerned that if all of those people drive, it will exacerbate traffic congestion out of a neighborhood that only has two direct connections onto U.S. 29. “The only solution from a transportation standpoint that I can think of is to have a dedicated service that picks people up at those affordable housing apartment buildings and takes them non-stop down to Barracks Road, downtown mall, and UVA where the jobs are,” Elliff said. Elliff claimed there were no jobs in his area. In fact, let’s hear more of what he had to say. “We’re up here in a beautiful area,” Elliff said. “There are no jobs. There are retail jobs… in the shopping centers north and south. If it’s going to be heavily affordable housing, these are people who are going to be working retail and they’re going to be working as administrative assistants or something in small companies but not around here. This is completely residential.”Elliff’s claim made me look up the latest information from the Virginia Employment Commission on the top employers in Albemarle County.  Several of them are within close proximity to the Forest Lakes neighborhood and all rough measurements below are taken from the pool at Forest Lakes South using main roads and Google Earth. (VEC profile)#4 is the Department of Defense and the various military installations at Rivanna Station (4.77 miles away) #6 is the Crutchfield Corporation which operates by the Charlottesville Regional Airport (3.5 miles away)#7 is the Northrup Grumman Corporation located in between both sides of Stonefield on U.S. 29 (4.4 miles away)#9 is Wal-Mart located just south of the South Fork of the Rivanna River on US. 29 (2.2 miles away)#18 is Emerson (listed as G.E. Fanuc) on U.S. 29 north of North Pointe (5.2 miles) #29 is Costco in Stonefield on U.S. 29 (4.5 miles away)#32 is Target in Hollymead Town Center (2 miles away)#36 is MicroAire Surgical Instruments in the former U.S. Postal Service building off of Airport Road (2.75 miles away)#38 is Rosewood Village Associates with facilities in Hollymead Town Center (2.4 miles away) The RST rezoning goes to the Board of Supervisors on September 15. From the Albemarle County profile from the Virginia Employment Commission (download)Now, on to the July 28 meeting, which covered the Pantops area. Fewer people attended that virtual call. Pantops is currently served by Charlottesville Area Transit Route 10, which will also be changing as a result of the upcoming route changes. Here’s Boris Palchik with Foursquare once again reviewing a market analysis. “In the Pantops area north of U.S. 250, there are a number of key kind of activity generators like multifamily housing, the Social Security administration building, but it’s still showing fairly low density,” Palchik said. Dick Hiss, the chair of the Pantops Community Advisory Committee, asked if the various analyses conducted take a look at future land use changes. “Have you considered the changes that we see coming in the Pantops area such as the motor vehicle department going somewhere?” Hiss said. “That building has had a sign on it for years saying it is moving.”Hiss said he is also wondering if State Farm employees will return to that building. State Farm is the fifth largest employer in Albemarle according to the VEC. Sentara Martha Jefferson is the third. Gina Morss-Fischer, a public affairs specialist with State Farm, confirmed in an email to me today that employees assigned to the Charlottesville-Albemarle office will continue to work from home. Palchick said the stakeholder meetings are intended to take note of comments such as this. For a time, Albemarle County had been updating development dashboards which depicted what projects were coming up in the near future. These have not been updated since February 2020 in part because of the pandemic and in part because a staff member moved on. Charles Rapp is the planning director in Albemarle County. “The staff member that was previously managing the dashboards is no longer with the county so we have used this as an opportunity to collaborate with our GDS department and create an updated version of the development dashboard,” Rapp said in an email to me this morning. “This new approach will have automated updates regularly and should provide a more streamlined approach toward conveying information.  We are working through the final details now and hope to have it ready for the public soon.”(review the current Development Dashboards on the Albemarle website)But back to transit. Palchick said on-demand microtransit could be an option for parts of Albemarle in the future.“The main difference between microtransit and Uber and Lyft is that Uber and Lyft operate with a fleet of vehicles that are not infinite, but you never quite know what kind of vehicle you are going to get when you request a service,” Palchick said. “Whereas with microtransit you have a set fleet of vehicles and a set group of drivers that are operating the service so it is more predictable and can be more closely branded with the local public transportation service and be more closely affiliated with it.”Currently, Pantops is also served by Jaunt’s Buckingham Connect East service. “So this service operates between Buckingham County and destinations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County,” Palchick said. “Those destinations include downtown Charlottesville, the University hospital, Martha Jefferson Hospital and the Westminster Canterbury retirement community.” Westminster Canterbury is the 14th largest employer in Albemarle County. A slide from the July 28 presentation on Pantops (download)In addition to the meetings on July 26 and July 28, the consultants are holding individual meetings. The goal is to complete the study by next January in order to apply for funding from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to pay for a pilot project.Will any of this result in a better transit system? That means to be seen. Another thing I encourage people to see is the staff report of a February 11, 2008 joint meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and Charlottesville City Council to discuss a study for a Regional Transit Authority that would be one unified system. That never happened, but eight years later, a Regional Transit Partnership was formed to encourage collaboration between area systems. That body next meets on August 26. (RTA staff report) This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Farrah Amoy Fullerton is a soon to be PGY-1 pediatric resident at the Medical College of Georgia. She received her undergraduate degree from Mary Baldwin University she majored in Biology with a Biomedical Sciences emphasis and a double minored in Physics and Chemistry. She will complete her MD from the University of Alabama in May 2021. A passionate advocate she is the organizer of the twitter hashtag and social movement #MedGradWishlist Organizer,  Leader of student-led Anti-Racism Movement at her medical school and Founder of @LaidBlackLive podcast. 

Governor Ralph Northam eases restrictions on outdoor gatherings; Beginning on Saturday, Virginia’s minimum wage increases to $9.50/hour; Mary Baldwin University announces that students and faculty will need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus in order to return to campus in the fall; And Girl Scouts in Christiansburg have a new way to deliver their iconic cookies.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by TeamSnap, Host Dean Linke chats with the United Soccer Coaches Women Coaches Advocacy Group's #MomsWhoCoach initiative leaders Yolana Thomas and Amanda Evans. In addition to leading this initiative, Thomas is the Tulsa Soccer Club Girls Director of Coaching and ECNL Director and Evans is the Mary Baldwin University women's head soccer coach.

Lavoughnda White is a mission driven individual whose purpose is to combat colorism through mobilizing, organizing and advocacy. She received a degree in Communication from Michigan State University and her MBA with a focus on Social Corporate Responsibility from Mary Baldwin University. She founded her Social Enterprise company, Nah I'm Just Pretty to help give dark skinned black women affirming apparel that amplifies their beauty and gives them a safe place to heal and connect with other women. Lavoughnda is also the Co-Founder of a performing arts based nonprofit called HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) that focuses on social emotional development and pantomime dancing. Professionally, she's works in economic development and has experience in education, nonprofit management, and political organizing. Dr. Webb is available for speaking, consulting, and coaching. Writing contest open now – April 30. Website: http://colorismhealing.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colorismhealing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorismhealing/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiJaKP2phKzkRj4iI3iA1eg #colorism #colourism #colorismo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/colorismhealing/message

Are you consulting Google to determine how to keep your clients and co-workers safe in this seemingly never-ending Covid-19 pandemic? Well, lucky for you, my guests in Session 152 have done the heavy lifting and thoroughly researched best practices in risk-mitigation in ABA clinical practice. My guests for this episode include Drs. Zahra Hajiaghamohseni, Mary Caruso-Anderson, Jennifer Sweeny, Sarah Duarte, and Christy Evanko. These Behavior Analysts hail from all over the country and came together to develop a continuum of care screener, which is a tool that ABA providers can use to manage risk in their practice. In this show, we discuss what risk-mitigation means, why the practice of ABA presents unique risk-mitigation challenges, and steps providers can take to reduce the likelihood of becoming infected with Covid-19. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, and this may be one that you want to share with your co-workers, supervisors, and anyone else who is charged with the health and safety of clients and staff members. Here are the links to some resources that were discussed: World Behavior Analysis Day (shout out Elizabeth Drago!). Greenspace workshop on Covid-19 Risk Mitigation. The Continuum of Care Screener. The Whoop Strap discount link (disclosure, this is an affiliate link). Zahra's appearance in Session 90 of the BOP. Apollo's Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live (Christakis, 2020). Inside JABA Series #1, Peer Review. OSHA Covid-19 page. CDC Covid-19 page. Session 143, The Whoop episode. This episode is brought to you with support from: The 2021 Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis Conference! This year's VABA conference is April 15th and 16th. While this will be a safe and socially-distanced in-person event, it will also be available online, so don't worry if you're not local to the Virginia area. If you do sign up for it, use the promo code, GOMBU - a nod to conference sponsor, Mary Baldwin University, to save at checkout. HRIC Recruiting. Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away. The Whoop Strap! I've been wearing the Whoop Strap for just a few weeks and I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed getting quantitative information on all aspects of my health, including sleep analytics, heart rate, along with heart rate variability, calorie burn, exercise intensity, and Whoop's proprietary "strain" score. I could extol this neat device's virtues indefinitely to you, but instead, you can go check it out for yourself. To get your first month free, head over to behavioralobservations.com/whoop! Also, feel free to join the Behavior Analysts who Whoop Facebook group! Consider joining the BOP Patreon. Patreon members get early access to podcasts, bonus podcast material, discounts on CEU events from FTF and other continuing ed purveyors, occasional Zoom hangouts, and more!

I've known that the 5th anniversary of the podcast has been coming up for quite some time now, and I've been wracking my brain on how best to commemorate this milestone. After considering a few different options, I eventually decided that there was no better place to start than by looking back at the first episode of Behavioral Observations, my interview with Dr. Greg Hanley. In this episode, we discussed the origins of what is now called the Practical Functional Assessment approach, back when it was referred to as the IISCA. I wanted to replay this show for a few reasons. First, even though the PFA process has gone through many refinements over the last few years, in this episode, Greg describes the factors that led him to deviate from the Standard Functional Analysis procedure. I think that part of the show on its own is worth revisiting. The second reason for sharing this conversation again is that every day new listeners are coming in contact with the show. While I get emails from some of them who tell me that they binge the back catalog, with nearly 150 shows, I don't expect that everyone is going to subject themselves to that. Lastly, this particular episode is the most downloaded episode when compared to all the other shows I've published. As of this writing, the show has been downloaded over 56,000 times. About 15,000 times more than the second-most downloaded show (which by the way, is Session 7, again with Greg... want to guess who's in the third-most downloaded show?). So for all those reasons and more, I hope you enjoy this episode, whether it is for the first time, or if you're dusting it off for a re-listen. On a broader note, I'd like to talk for a minute about my thoughts on the show turning five. It's not an understatement when I tell you that creating this podcast has been a life-changing experience for me. Most certainly life-changing in a professional sense, and very likely from a personal one as well. With regard to the former, starting the show really re-energized my passion for the field at a time when I was teetering on the brink of burnout (before burnout became a fashionable term). With regard to the latter, I've met several hundred people and made some amazing friends throughout this journey. And when milestones like these come up, it is incredibly overwhelming to think through all of the people who've helped me make this show happen. First, there are so many people who have been listeners and supporters since Session 1. People who've listened to every single episode... all of my filler words, awkward silences, vocal fry, the whole nine yards. I once had someone actually take data on my filler words and would send it to me from time to time. That's dedication! All kidding aside, this show would've quietly faded out over time if it wasn't for the support and encouragement from you, the listener. I'm also grateful to everyone who shares episodes with friends and co-workers. And of course supervisors and professors who who force their mentees and students to consume this content. It is both amazing and gratifying that this fun side project is helping people learn more about the science we all know and love. I've had countless people and organizations support the show financially, whether by purchasing CEUs*, subscribing to my Patreon membership, sponsoring episodes, or inviting me to speak at events. To be perfectly candid, the ability to generate some revenue from Behavioral Observations allows me to put more time into the show, and I'm grateful for everyone who has helped me do just that. It is always a danger to list specific people to thank in situations like these, as it is all too easy to inadvertently leave someone out. As such, I've chosen to limit my shoutouts to one person in particular: my friend John Corley. John is not a Behavior Analyst, but he is a programmer and all around tech-savvy guy. I shared the idea of a podcast with him over a few beers, and he relentlessly encouraged me to follow through with it. In fact, he helped me set up my website, the podcast's RSS feed, showed me the basics of GarageBand, and lots more. He remains on standby to me whenever I have a bug or glitch that needs sorting out. John Corley and me ~ 2017 So huge thanks to both John, and everyone else who has played a part in getting this show to nearly 2.5 million downloads in these last five years. I could say thank you a million times and it wouldn't be enough. I look forward to sharing these conversations with you for the next five years and beyond! The 2021 Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis Conference! This year's VABA conference is April 15th and 16th. While this will be a safe and socially-distanced in-person event, it will also be available online, so don't worry if you're not local to the Virginia area. If you do sign up for it, use the promo code, GOMBU - a nod to conference sponsor, Mary Baldwin University, to save at checkout. Also, I'm throwing a 5-year anniversary sale for all BOP CEU events. Get 55% off all CEU events by using the promo code "fiveyears." This offer expires at the end of February, 2021. Don't need CEU's, but want to get ad-free podcasts, access to bonus content, member Q & A zooms, and more? Consider joining the BOP Patreon Group. For more info, check out patreon.com/behavioralobservations!

So the title of this show may be a bit of a misnomer. Let me explain... In Session 148, Shira Karpel and Shayna Gaunt, founders of HowToABA.com, join me to talk about one of my favorite topics: supporting the newly-minted BCBA. As you might know by now, that's very often my closing question of the podcast. In this episode however, we pretty much spent the entire time talking about strategies for helping early-career professionals succeed. So what is the misnomer all about? As it turns out, the advice that Shira and Shayna provided - on topics ranging from obtaining mentorship to setting professional boundaries - is helpful for BCBA's of all experience levels. Moreover, Shira and Shayna created HowToABA.com to provide materials and continuing education opportunities for BCBA's, as well as a supportive community of like-minded practitioners. And in this episode, they share their experiences and insight and address the following: Common challenges faced by newly-minted BCBA's (and how to address them). Common mistakes early-stage practitioners make. Strategies to establish professional boundaries. What practitioners are looking for in their Continuing Education. Why they started HowToABA.com. The ABA Forum that they're hosting. It's a virtual 3-night event where they bring together recognized speakers in the field who will share on different topics in Behavior Analysis - from supervision to ethics and social skills and everything in between. Again, despite the headline, there's something in this episode for everyone. Also, I want to note that we had some intermittent Zoom connectivity challenges, and Shira's audio flaked in and out in a few spots. I chose not to edit those segments out because I think she was still able to make her points known, and thankfully, we were able to resolve it as the show went on. Here are links to some of the things we discussed: The HowToABA.com homepage (and if you sign up for the BxResource, use code BOP to save 10%). The ABA Forum registration page. Surveys of the use (or lack thereof) Functional Analysis by practitioners (Oliver, Pratt, and Normand, 2015; Roscoe, et al., 2015). Great article about setting boundaries and avoiding burnout. And here's another perspective. Today's episode is brought to you by: The 2021 Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis Conference! This year's VABA conference is April 15th and 16th. While this will be a safe and socially-distanced in-person event, it will also be available online, so don't worry if you're not local to the Virginia area. If you do sign up for it, use the promo code, GOMBU - a nod to conference sponsor, Mary Baldwin University, to save at checkout. HRIC Recruiting. Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away. Also, I'm throwing a 5-year anniversary sale for all BOP CEU events. Get 55% off all CEU events by using the promo code "fiveyears." This offer expires at the end of February, 2021. Don't need CEU's, but want to get ad-free podcasts, access to bonus content, member Q & A zooms, and more? Consider joining the BOP Patreon Group. For more info, check out patreon.com/behavioralobservations!

Welcome to today's episode of the EdTech Speaks podcast where we interview Joe Sprangel. Joe is the dean of the College of Business & Professional Studies and associate professor at Mary Baldwin University and principal consultant at Emmanuel Strategic Sustainability. His work focuses on successfully blending academic research and industry practice to leverage the power of business to create a better world for all stakeholders.When asked specifically about sustainability, he says, "I learned about sustainability growing up on a farm. We didn't have a whole lot. We figured out ways to get by with what we did have. Now, all of my focus is primarily on helping businesses to become more sustainable, to have that triple bottom line approach of not only focusing on the financial element but also what they can do in order to have a positive impact on the social and environmental aspects of running a business...we integrate a lot of that into the coursework."Learn more and connect with Joe Sprangel here:https://emmanuelstrategicsustainability.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sprangel-7ba31a2/https://www.facebook.com/joe.sprangel.79 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I’m talking with Cass Morris, author of GIVE WAY TO NIGHT, the sequel to the historically-inspired fantasy FROM UNSEEN FIRE.  This series, called the AVEN CYCLE, explores a Roman-esque empire filled with divine and elemental magics, dangerous political machinations, and rising war between cultures and territories. Several years of harsh dictatorship have unbalanced the powerful city of Aven. But now, the Dictator is dead, and the resulting power vacuum draws in the late-ruler's allies and enemies to struggle for control of the Republic. Latona of the Vitelliae is a mage of Spirit and Fire, married off to a minor, indifferent noble to keep her life and talents free of notice. But with the dictator finally gone, Latona and her canny, gifted siblings can throw off the objections of society to seize a greater destiny for their people. Sempronius Tarren is an exiled but ambitious senator seeking influence in Aven. But in a political system that refuses office to those who possess magical talent, he hides a dangerous secret—a blessing from the gods that shows him shadows of possible futures.  Conjoined by politics, complicated by romance, Latona and Sempronius must work together to protect the Republic. But can cunning wit and divine magic stand strong against foes that wield brutal violence and wicked sorcery?  GIVE WAY TO NIGHT is the 2nd novel in the AVEN CYCLE series, and is available now from DAW Books: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WZtO3G Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/16632/9780756412319 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/give-way-to-night-cass-morris/1136806407 Books-a-Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Give-Way-Night/Cass-Morris/9780756412319 IndieBound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780756412319   FROM UNSEEN FIRE is available now:   Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MecfuA Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/16632/9780756415174   » Some of these links are affiliate links. Whenever possible, I *strongly* encourage you to look for and purchase these books from your local & independent bookstores. That said, I earn a small commission if you click to and buy a product. That supports the channel and helps me out, at no additional cost to you! Use your best judgment and purchase wisely.   MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:   AirTable database software: https://airtable.com/product   World Building for Masochists podcast: https://worldbuildingformasochists.podbean.com/   ABOUT CASS MORRIS   Cass Morris works as an educator in central Virginia and as a bookseller on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She holds a Master of Letters from Mary Baldwin University and a BA in English with a minor in history from the College of William and Mary. She reads voraciously, wears corsets voluntarily, and will beat you at MarioKart.    FOLLOW CASS MORRIS   Website: https://cassmorriswrites.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CassRMorris Instagram: http://instagram.com/CassRMorris Amazon Profile: https://amzn.to/3aXyBuW Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/CassRMorris   FOLLOW FICTITIOUS   Fictitious Twitter: https://twitter.com/FictitiousPod Adron’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdronBuske Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fictitiouspod/ Website: https://www.fictitiouspodcast.com/

In our ninth episode, Mike and Shane talk about the legacy of artists, posthumously. They are joined by Dr. Paul Menzer, professor of Shakespeare and Perfomance, director of the Shakespeare and Performance Graduate Program, and the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Mary Baldwin University. Professor Menzer talks about the legacy of Shakespeare as well as the key to immortality as an artist. Active Listeners Podcast has a merch store! Check out our merch partner site teepublic.com/activelistenerspod Show Notes: The FIrst Folio (online edition): https://www.folger.edu/shakespeare Dr. Paul Menzer's Twitter: twitter.com/paulmenzer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/activelistenerspod/support

Coach Griggs shares his journey from playing D3 basketball at Centre College to becoming the 1st Head Coach in the history of Mary Baldwin University's Men's Basketball program. After concluding his college basketball playing career he became a Graduate Assistant under Pat Kelsey at Winthrop. After completing his term as GA he was retained as the Video Coordinator and remained there until Clay Nunley hired him as his full-time Assistant Coach at Roanoke College (D3). Coach Nunley eventually promoted him to the Associate Head Coach prior to him being hired by Mary Baldwin University to be their inaugural HC.

About Growth in Isolation Kallie and Ryan have spent the last five months apart. Ever since Kallie moved across the country for a new job, Ryan has been struggling with the changes brought on by being alone. Ryan has sent Kallie a peach he has grown himself, and they finally have a chance to Video Chat, but things do not go as smoothly as either hope. This ten-minute play designed for video performance asks the question: how much of a change is too much for a relationship to withstand? Written for the Quarantine Playwriting Bake-Off, Round 3. Starring: Zach Hanna, Juliana Lind, and Austin Hendricks reading the stage direction About Monica Cross Monica Cross is an actor, director, and playwright located in Gainesville, FL. She earned her Masters of Fine Arts in Shakespeare and Performance from Mary Baldwin College (now Mary Baldwin University) in 2013, where she took her first playwriting class with Professor Todd Ristau. She has had several short plays produced at festivals across the United States, and self-produced her one-act play, “Cyrano on the Moon” at the Tampa International Fringe Festival in 2017. The Red Dice Collective then produced “Cyrano on the Moon” at the Minnesota Fringe Festival in 2018. Wonder of Our Stage, Monica's first full-length play, was winner of the 2018 Players New Play Festival in Sarasota, FL, and went on to be included in their Summer Sizzler's Series in 2019. She is also the recipient of the 2019 John Ringling Towers Individual Artist Award for Performing Arts, and a fellow at the Hermitage Artist Retreat. Member of the Dramatists Guild. Monica Cross: https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1020177/growth-isolation | https://twitter.com/theroaringgirl Quarantine Players are a group of directors, playwrights, actors, and technicians from all over the U.S. who have gathered to keep the ghost light on for you. We work to create weekly podcasts of new and classic plays so you can get your theatre fix! https://www.facebook.com/QuarantinePlayers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qplayers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qplayers/support

Originally recorded live at the Blackfriars Playhouse on January 31, 2020. ASC College Prep Programs Manager and graduate of Mary Baldwin University’s Shakespeare & Performance graduate program presents an abridged version of her thesis on what ASC's "lights on" philosophy does to an audience's social neurosensors! Join renowned Shakespeare scholar and ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission Ralph Alan Cohen for this entertaining and enlightening series of lectures and conversations, recorded live from the Blackfriars Playhouse! Dr. Ralph provides his unique and cunning insight into early modern theatre and beyond with charm and good humor. Often features guest hosts and speakers such as Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny, Director of Education Sarah Enloe, scholars, actors, playwrights, and many more! Visit Our Website Stream BlkFrs TV while we are dark! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Help Keep The Lights On 

Originally recorded live at the Blackfriars Playhouse on February 7, 2020 Wondering who Prince Hal in Henry IV is? What happened before the play? How did we get here? Dr. Ralph presents Dr. Mary Hill Cole, professor of history at Mary Baldwin University and director of the Virginia Program at Oxford. Spice up your knowledge of Shakespeare's history cycle with Mary as she presents English regnal history through Henry V as a primer for theatre goers.  Join renowned Shakespeare scholar and ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission Ralph Alan Cohen for this entertaining and enlightening series of lectures and conversations, recorded live from the Blackfriars Playhouse! Dr. Ralph provides his unique and cunning insight into early modern theatre and beyond with charm and good humor. Often features guest hosts and speakers such as Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny, Director of Education Sarah Enloe, scholars, actors, playwrights, and many more! Visit Our Website Stream BlkFrs TV while we are dark! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Help Keep The Lights On 

In this episode, I sit down with JaNell, who studied abroad during her school's May Term. Note: At her school-Mary Baldwin University, May Term is a three week session after the end of the spring semester when students have the opportunity to focus on a concentrated course that generally meets every day. During this time faculty can lead a course abroad. JaNell said she’d seen the flyers around campus and knew about the places offered for study abroad but never considered it an opportunity for herself until her school’s financial aid office suggested study abroad as an option for usage of remaining funds. When she followed up with the faculty leader of the program, she found out that she could actually complete the requirements needed to obtain the Spanish minor and with that she was sold on the experience! During our discussion JaNell shares information on practically balancing safety concerns while abroad, staying connected, and how patience served her well during her time abroad. You've Been STAMPED! __________________ Be sure to follow the fun on social media: IG: @TravelGeneLLC Facebook @STAMPEDbyTravelGene Visit our website to get on our mailing list so you never miss an episode!

When teaching K-12 you may find yourself wanting a change. For some people that change is small such as moving from kindergarten to second grade. For others, they realize their passion lies in teaching at a collegiate level. Emily Ely, a professor at Mary Baldwin University, found that her passion was in research and teaching adults even if that meant a pay cut. Listen as she shares her story on making the transition from teaching K-12 to becoming a professor at a University.   Be one of one million! Find, Join, Like. OMA Facebook  OMA Website  OMA FB Community

Welcome back for another episode with The Happy Singer Podcast!  This weeks guest, Kathleen Bell, is a total gem of a person, singer, and teacher. Listen to her musical journey as well as her expertise knowledge on Acid Reflux in singers and afterwards be sure to come join our "The Happy Singer Dicussion Group" on Facebook with all your questions!  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soprano Kathleen Bell has traveled extensively, performing voice recitals of classical voice and musical theatre repertoire in Denmark, Germany, Austria, Australia and Italy. Her stage performance credits include the La Contessa in “Le Nozze di Figaro,” Adele in “Die Fledermaus,” Miss Warbelwell in “The Impresario” and Mother Superior in “The Sound of Music.” Bell has been a featured soloist with the Miami Symphony, the Miami Civic Chorale, the Miami Oratorio Society, the Hispanic Lyric Theatre, the Middle Saxony Orchestra in Germany, the Amalfi Coast Music Festival in Maiori, Italy, and the Rome Festival Orchestra. Bell has been teaching for over 25 years privately and at the high school and college level. While maintaining a private studio, Bell is currently a voice instructor at Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy, a visiting artist instructor in musical theatre at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and adjunct voice instructor at Mary Baldwin University. Kathleen Bell holds bachelor's and master's degrees in voice performance and is a certified teacher in levels I, II and III of Somatic Voicework™, the LoVetri Method and a National Center for Voice and Speech Certified Vocologist. She is currently a doctoral candidate in voice pedagogy at Shenandoah University with specializations in vocal health and contemporary commercial music styles. Bell's research interests include voice habilitation, collaboration with various body modalities and the effects of acid reflux on the voice. She has been a faculty and workshop presenter at Virginia National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), the Pan-American Vocology Association Conferences in Toronto and Seattle, Mary Baldwin University and at the International Symposium of the Voice Foundation in Philadelphia. Her former students are currently singing in national musical tours, on Broadway and in A-level opera houses, as well as teaching in secondary and collegiate settings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for listening! If you feel so inclined, please, rate and review! Bless UP!  Kristy :)     

MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling. Once again, the MuggleNet Academia team of host Keith Hawk, managing editor for MuggleNet, and co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, brings our fans the latest in academic discussions within the Hogwarts saga. In this lesson, we are joined by the trio of Hogwarts Professors Team members with returning Potter pundits, Professor Louise Freeman from Mary Baldwin University, Professor Elizabeth Baird-Hardy from Maryland Community College, and Professor Emily Strand from Mount Carmel College of Nursing. It's a BIG ONE listeners and fans as we are tackling the first of five films and screenplays in the Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them saga. We examine everything on this film from the composition of the story structure, the creatures, scenes, North American Indian folklore missteps, and so much more. This is a "Fantastic" discussion that you will not want to miss. WARNING: Spoilers are contained throughout the lesson, so be sure you have watched the Fantastic Beasts film before listening to this show. We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening.    

MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling. Once again, the MuggleNet Academia team of host Keith Hawk, managing editor for MuggleNet, and co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, brings our fans the latest in academic discussions within the Hogwarts saga. In this lesson, we are joined by author of Snape: A Definitive Reading, Lorrie Kim to discuss the live and times of our favorite Hogwarts Professor to love and hate, Professor Severus Snape. We examine his upbringing, school years, and a variety of takeaways from the readings in all seven books. Certainly a lively conversation at Chestnut Hill College during the Harry Potter Weekend in Philadelphia, PA. Joining us on our panel today is returning Potter pundits, Professor Louise Freeman from Mary Baldwin University, and Professor Emily Strand from Mount Carmel College of Nursing. We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening.    

Paul Menzer from Mary Baldwin University delivers a talk titled “Anecdotal Jonson.” This talk was included in the session titled “Jonson and Celebrity.” Part of “Ben Jonson, 1616–2016,” a conference held at The Huntington Sept. 16–17, 2016.

MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling. Once again, the MuggleNet Academia team of host Keith Hawk, managing editor for MuggleNet, and co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, brings our fans the latest in academic discussions within the Hogwarts saga. Science in Harry Potter? You’re kidding, right? Harry’s adventures are set in a magical world that is the antithesis of the Muggle realm’s dependence on science and engineering; magic by definition is the suspension of the laws of nature, and, as science is the exploration of those laws, the worlds should not meet, even in the potions laboratory of Professor Snape. Except in one field, namely, genetics. Witches and wizards, pure-blood, half-bloods, mudbloods, and even squibs are all subject to and products of the vagaries of chromosomes and genetic coding like all the rest of us and as this is no small part of the larger meaning of the Hogwarts Saga – the prejudice of purebloods to muggleborns – getting the genetics right is an important thing. Joining us today to talk about this is Dr. Eric Spana, an Assistant Professor in the Practice of Biology at Duke, who is an expert on the subject and Priyanka Nadar, founder of the Harry Potter Alliance chapter at Mary Baldwin University who has her Masters in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth. We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening.