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Send us a textOn today's episode we have Coach Laurie Kelly. Coach Kelly started her coaching career as a graduate assistant at Minnesota State University-Mankato. She has experience as a head coach at Binghamton University and Northern Arizona University. She is currently approaching her 14th season as the head coach at Gustavus Adolphus College. Coach Kelly has broken records as a player and at pretty much every stop as a coach. She is the winningest coach in Gustavus women's basketball history, and, most recently, led the Gustavus program to win their fourth consecutive MIAC playoff championship. In the last four years combined, the Gusties have lost just seven games against conference opponents and have collected four consecutive seasons of 22 wins or more.On this episode we discuss:What Coach Kelly looks for when watching student-athletes in person and on filmThe best first steps student-athletes can take in the recruiting processThe importance of relationships in the recruiting processThe step by step nature of the recruiting process and why you don't need to figure everything out all at onceFiguring out the right fit for youThe balance of accepting offers vs doing your due diligence at the scholarship levelAnd much more!Gustavus WBB Recruiting FormGustavus WBB InstagramGustavus WBB XWhen you work with me you can expect a 360-degree player development plan designed specifically for young female basketball players.If this sounds interesting, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.comCheck out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life WebsiteXInstagramFacebookIf you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.comThe views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is extending to people who want to study at colleges and universities in the U.S.MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how halting interviews for new student visa applications and banning travel from some countries could affect higher education in Minnesota. Guests:Shahzad Ahmad is associate vice president for global and multicultural engagement at St. Cloud State University. Scott Olson is the chancellor of Minnesota State — the fourth largest system of state colleges and universities in the U.S. and the largest in Minnesota. He was president of Winona State University from 2012–2023. Before that, he was provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at Minnesota State University Mankato. 

Yukina Sato is a Japanese dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker whose work explores the dynamic interplay of movement, identity, and culture. Her artistic practice delves into the liminal space of hybridity, capturing the unique experiences of living between two countries and navigating overlapping cultural landscapes. Yukina has collaborated with acclaimed performing artists and companies, including Abby Zbikowski, Crystal Perkins, Bebe Miller, and Diavolo – Architecture in Motion – among many others. As the co-founder of YY Dance+Media, she is passionate about creating innovative multimedia performances that merge dance, technology, and storytelling. Her recent work, Motion of Seeing, premiered at the Detroit Dance City Festival and earned the National Exchange Award in 2023, leading to performances at the RAD Festival in 2024. Yukina holds an MFA in Dance from The Ohio State University and a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Dance at Minnesota State University Mankato. In this role, she shares her passion for movement, creativity, and choreography with students. 

Send us a textTyler Vogt is the Head Coach of the reigning Section 1AAA Champions, Albert Lea, and an alumni of Owatonna. Will Van Epps was a 2024 State Champion for Kenyon-Wanamingo High School. Will is now nominated for Rochester Area Male Athlete of the Year and is a Freshman pitcher for the baseball team at Minnesota State University - Mankato. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

How do you define the “American Dream?” Is it a white picket fence? A home in the suburbs? A general feeling of security?A study from Minnesota State University - Mankato asked Millennials and Baby Boomers what the American Dream looked like in their eyes and found some generational differences. Kristin Scott is a professor of Marketing at MSU Mankato and the primary author of the study. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about it.

Minnesota State University-Mankato head coach Emilee Thiesse joins the Basketball Podcast to share insight on National Championship motion defense and offense.Emilee Thiesse has transformed the Minnesota State University's women's basketball program into an NCAA Division II powerhouse. Under her leadership, the Mavericks clinched their second NCAA Division II Championship during the 2023-24 season, breaking several team records along the way. Thiesse's tenure boasts an impressive 228-116 (.662) overall record, with 5 NCAA Tournament appearances, and her teams consistently ranking among the top in scoring offense and defense. Minnesota State's 2023-24 season saw them achieve a 20-2 conference record, their second NSIC Championship, and their first NSIC Tournament Championship.Thiesse's coaching prowess has been recognized with multiple accolades, including the NSIC Coach of the Year honor. The team broke several team records during their 2023-24 championship season, including games played (37), most wins (32, tied with 2008-09 season), points scored (3,069), field goal attempts (2,673), field goals made (1,146), field goal attempts (789) and free throws made (571). Along with the fourth-best scoring offense in NCAA Division II (82.9 ppg), the Mavericks also boasted a smothering defense that ranked second in steals per game (17.1), second in turnovers forced (28.05) and first in turnover margin (+13.11).

Guest: R. Danielle Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - In this episode, Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood is joined by R. Danielle Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University Mankato in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program, leading the efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which includes leading the Diversity & Inclusion Fellows programming, aimed at recruiting/retaining graduate students of color. This episode will explore the principles of cultural humility and their application in fostering equitable communication practices within the field of speech-language pathology. Participants will examine the intersection of communication justice and cultural humility, gaining insights into practical strategies for integrating cultural humility into clinical practice. Specific topics include understanding cultural competence, navigating cultural differences in assessment and intervention, and promoting inclusive communication environments. Participants will engage in discussions, case studies, and reflective exercises to enhance their cultural competence and promote equitable care for diverse populations.

Join host Sherry Bagley as she chats with Ed Maggart, an experiential educational consultant in North Carolina, and Sam Steiger, M.S., EMT-B, program coordinator in campus recreation at Minnesota State University Mankato. They share their personal experiences and perspectives on the importance of hands-on learning and personal growth. They chat about the role of mentorship, collaboration, and community in advancing experiential education. They also discuss the value of emerging professionals in shaping the future of AEE and the importance of diversity and inclusivity in experiential education.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

One of the nation's strictest abortion laws is now in effect in Iowa and Minnesota clinics are preparing for an increase in patients from across the border. Twenty percent of patients in Minnesota abortion clinics were from out of state last year, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Now that Iowa prohibits most abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, that number will likely increase.Professor Laura Harrison is the director of Gender and Women's Studies at Minnesota State University Mankato, she joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the impact to Minnesota.

Tuesday is the last day of National Poetry Month, and Minnesota Now marked the occasion by talking to the state's very own Poet Laureate, Professor Gwen Westerman. She was appointed by Governor Walz in 2021, and is the third poet to hold the title in Minnesota.Preceding her was Joyce Sutphen, appointed in 2011, and Robert Bly, who started things off in 2008. Westerman teaches English and Humanities at Minnesota State University Mankato, and she's published two poetry collections, “Songs, Blood Deep,” and “Follow the Blackbirds.”

What happens when a tightwad marries a big spender? Disagreement over money and how to spend it is a source of conflict in many close relationships and marriages.The families we grow up in shape our behavior around money. That can lead to trouble if you start sharing your life with someone who has a very different approach to spending and saving.Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a researcher and a financial therapist about why so many couples fight over finances and how to resolve the inevitable disagreements.Guests:  Scott Rick is the author of “Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships,” published earlier this year. He's an associate professor in the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan where he studies consumer behavior and decision making.Lindsey Konchar is a certified financial therapist based in Chaska, with a master's degree in social work from Minnesota State University Mankato. She offers financial therapy to individuals and couples through her business, Coping with Lindsey.

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Leadership Coach and Author William Schirmer William Schirmer is the author of both The Leadership Core and Fulfilled: Finding Joy and Prosperity in Life. He is a senior management professional in Human Resources, having been involved with HR, Talent Management, and Learning & Development functions for domestic and international firms for more than twenty years. His expertise includes the creation and deployment of leadership development programs for several organizations. William holds USA, UK, and Global Human Resource certifications. His undergraduate study in Political & Behavioral Sciences was completed via Minnesota State University-Mankato in the USA. William completed his Graduate Degrees in Human Resource Management at Fort Hays State University in the USA and Social Sciences at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. William grew up in Minnesota and is a lover of the outdoors, travel, motorcycling, and exercise. He's a proud father of three grown children: Daniel, Richard, and Alyssa. Connect with William Website: https://www.willschirmerofficial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-schirmer-b887ba8/  Buy The Leadership Core on Amazon Buy Fulfilled: Finding Joy and Prosperity in Life on Amazon

For the firs time since 1998, Minnesota State University Mankato is getting a bold, new look. With any rebrand - the people have thoughts. We're talking about the new look and what people are saying this morning. Plus, Ribfest's 2024 lineup has been announced.

Please Comment, Like and Subscribe to the Awesome Life Podcast! Mindy Haukedahl is a licensed school counselor, licensed school principal, licensed marriage and family therapist and is certified internationally as a psychoneurotherapist and brain professional. She serves as the Director of Counseling at a private K-12 school in Minnesota as well as owns and practices psychotherapy at a private practice in Oakdale, MN. Her areas of speciality are working with teens and adults who experience unwanted symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disturbances and relational issues. She is a leading specialist in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of ADHD as well as is paving the way in overcoming troublesome symptoms by improving brain functionality through neurofeedback. She has intensive training and education with an undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky, Masters degree from Xavier University, Educational Leadership degree from Minnesota State University Mankato, and Marriage and Family Therapy licensure through Adler Graduate School of Psychology. Mindy is married and has two children. She is passionate about improving holistic health and wellbeing so that others can feel "awesome!" The importance of sleep, putting yourself first, and reaching your optimal functioning through understanding how your brain operates! ⁠http://www.aftontherapy.com/⁠ mindy(ATsign)aftontherapy.com www.awesomelifepodcast.com www.karenstultz.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awesomelife/message

Brenden takes us through his youth hockey years in Eau Claire, WI, through his times in juniors with the NAHL's Janesville Jets, USHL's Sioux Fall Stampede - where he won a Clark Cup - and Sioux City Musketeers to his arrival at Minnesota State - Mankato. Brenden talks about his hockey journey to this point and where he'd he like to see himself in the future!Riverside Bike and Skate Eau Claire's hockey headquarters which is the oldest hockey store in the state of Wisconsin. Chippewa Valley Ortho and Sport Medicine Dedicated and committed to the health care needs of patients in Western Wisconsin since 1954. Kelly Heating and Electric Proudly making you comfortable since 1997!Hertel Law The law firm you want on your side. Focusing on criminal defense and personal injury.Ryan Flaig - State Farm Serving Eau Claire, Altoona, Fall Creek, Fairchild, Augusta, Osseo, Eleva, Strum, MondoviNorthwoods Therapy Associates Taking physical therapy to the next levelDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.@TheBOSPodwww.thebreakoutsessions.com

Join Daniel Toma, Dan and Catherine to discuss nature's intrinsic purpose and the liturgical structure of the universe.   Through the lenses of ecology, theology, and philosophy, they examine humanity's role in the grand cosmic hierarchy.  Daniel Toma is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Minnesota State University  Mankato.  He is the author of Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity: Common Experience, the Hierarchy of Being, and Modern Science Have your call in questions be featured on the podcast: Leave a voicemail at 949-257-2436 Learn more and read articles: https://www.magiscenter.com/purposeful-lab

Bob Hoffman - the community builder responsible for shaping our southern MN community! You name it, Bob's helped with it. As the former VP at Minnesota State University Mankato, former VP of Taylor Corporation, former CEO of Greater Mankato Growth - our guest this week has had a rich impact that spans multiple generations. From earliest influences to biggest career risks, this self-proclaimed “country boy” from Renville MN thoroughly delighted us with his stories of mentorship and community. Stay tuned for minute 2:09:19, where Bob shares his life's purpose

In the wake of the continued chaos in Washington, D.C., Jearlyn dedicates more time to explain her reasoning of why voting is so important. Dr. Henry Morris of Minnesota State University-Mankato goes into the details of booking guest lecturers to speak on campus.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. R. Danielle Scott (thecld_slp) to explore ways we can break barriers in academia in speech pathology and other professions. Dr. Dani offers practical insights for speech-language pathologists, educators, students, and anyone interested in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from a dynamic leader and advocate for cultural responsiveness and social justice. About our Guest: R. Danielle Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University Mankato in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program, leading the efforts in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). She teaches courses such as Culturally Responsive Practices, DEI Seminar, and Cultural Humility. Her research pertains to school-based speech-language pathologists' therapeutic relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Follow Dr. Scott on Instagram: instagram.com/thecld_slp Explore Literature from Dr. Dani: Minnesota CSD Program Formalizes Support for Students of Color (Scott, R. D., 2022). Exploring How Speech-Language Pathologists Describe Therapeutic Relationships with Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Students: A Qualitative Descriptive Study (⁠Scott, R. D., 2022). More About Pediatric Speech Sister This podcast is sponsored by the Pediatric Speech Sister Network© on YouTube Live. You can checkout the latest live replays here. Follow me on Instagram! http://instagram.com/pediatricspeechsister Pediatric Speech Sister Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatric-speech-sister-show/id1659114388 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Uqf5xU9edqc4W1VkhfZV9 Get your “5 Ways to Support BIPOC Children in Clinical and Education Settings” FREE Poster Here: https://mailchi.mp/pediatricspeechsister/5-ways-to-support-bipoc-children-in-educationclinical-settings "Introduction to Cultural Competemility in Speech Pathology" eBook Pre-Sell: https://mailchi.mp/430872d9bfaa/culturalcompetemilityebookpresell Preparing for the SLP Praxis Exam? Get your FREE Praxis Prep Guide Here: https://mailchi.mp/378fe4c47030/studyprep Shop the Pediatric Speech Sister Store for digital products and apparel: https://pediatricspeechsisterstore.myshopify.com/ Are you an SLP2Be? Checkout Praxis Speech Sister on Instagram and the Praxis Speech Sister podcast here! Melanie Y. Evans - SLP L.L.C. is now accepting volunteer Influencer Interns for Summer 2023! Find out more here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pediatricspeechsister/support

Have you ever wondered how we can break down mental health's complexities into a language everyone can understand? Do you want to be part of a movement that embraces mental health and empowers individuals to seek support and understanding?   Mental health is a deeply personal journey that is unique to each individual. It is essential to recognize that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all concept. What works for one person may not work for another. It includes medications, therapies, and the overall healing and recovery process. Embracing the individuality of mental health treatment requires acknowledging the need for personalized approaches and understanding that it often involves a trial-and-error process. Consequently, it can be a challenging and disheartening process, but it is crucial to maintain hope and resilience. Understanding that setbacks are a normal part of the journey allows individuals to persevere, learn from their experiences, and seek strategies that bring about positive change.    In this episode, we want to help individuals recognize the importance of addressing mental health and the supremacy of peer support with those that struggle with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. Join us as we discover strategies to break down mental health into a language that anyone can understand to lead us to create a society that values and supports the mental well-being of its people, especially our young generation. Prepare to be enlightened as we uncover strategies that broaden our understanding of mental health, equipping us to support ourselves and others better.   Today, we're joined by Jasmin Kotek, the Miss South Central, Partner of CultureChange, and Brand Ambassador of You Matter MN. Jasmin is a Minnesota State University Mankato graduate and is currently a mathematics teacher at Faribault middle school. She is also an 8-year coach, the head coach of the Northfield Hiliners Dance Team, Tri-City United Cheer Team, and the Cannon Falls Fall Dance Team. Jasmin is also the author of a children's book, "Believe, Bella," which strives to break mental health down to the vernacular that any age can understand. When she isn't in the classroom or coaching, she serves as Miss South Central and will compete for the title of Miss Minnesota this coming June.   With mental health being one of her passions, deriving from her personal experiences and the experiences around her, she helped co-found a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CultureChange, in which she helped pass a 4-part initiative at universities across the midwest providing access to mental health resources. Today she is a partner of theirs aiming to provide mental health resources through education and policy change. She also works with Change to Chill programming to promote her community service initiative as Miss South Central across Minnesota.   "Mental health is not one size fits all. A medication that works for me won't work for someone else. If a therapy's right for me, that might not work for someone else either. And it was a lot of trial and error, and it got a lot worse before it got better." – Jasmin Kotek   Show Highlights:   (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:02:22) Welcoming today's guest, Jasmin Kotek. (00:02:53) Who is Jasmin Kotek? (00:04:21) A children's book: Believe, Bella (00:06:09) The Minnesota State University Mankato experience (00:07:52) How did Jasmin start to become a mental health advocate? (00:08:58) Mental health is not one size fits all. (00:11:00) The desire to get over the depression and forget (00:12:45) The Suicide of Brandon (00:14:06) How does Brandon's suicide affect little Jasmine? (00:16:02) Helping children process their emotions. (00:18:22) Having no safe place to express anxiety is painful. (00:19:28) Depression is a real thing. (00:21:17) What does it mean to be a mental health advocate? (00:22:19) What did mental health support look like for students at Minnesota State University? (00:26:13) The perfect timing of investing in student mental health (00:28:12) What did having conversations on campus about mental health look like? (00:29:41) How can educators support the students that they serve? (00:31:14) Come to Jasmine's meeting  (00:33:38) Peer support is powerful. (00:34:47) The struggle of not being perfect (00:36:17) Strive for progress, not perfection. (00:37:30) I am enough and will always be. (00:38:21) Celebrating our survival and resilience  (00:39:12) Don't compare yourself to others. (00:42:00) How can we eradicate mental health stigma? (00:42:53) What is mental health to Jasmin Kotek? (00:43:21) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:45:28) Where to connect with Jasmin? (00:46:14) The Exhale Project: Positive Word Bracelets (00:48:36) The 14 Ways to support your students' mental health guide (00:49:20) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.    Key Takeaways:   "Any transition and change are hard, but I knew I wanted more and different opportunities." – Jasmin Kotek   "Mental health needs to be changed, and we must be the people that do that. Because you can't change what you can't see, and you can't see mental health. It's not like a cut where you see blood, and you can put a band-aid on it; it's something internal." – Jasmin Kotek   "Most of the time, we desire to get over our depression and then forget about it. How can I no longer be depressed? How can I no longer struggle with anxiety? And then as soon as we feel any ounce of relief, we forget about that and act like it never happened." – Jasmin Kotek   "As a man, it's so hard to express emotion outside of being happy or angry. I didn't even know that the emotion or feeling of betrayal was a thing. I didn't know what it looked like to process the feeling of being sad or hurt." – Abraham Sculley   "The more you suppress your emotions, the more it takes you down to this downward spiral, and then it leads to things like mood disorders." – Abraham Sculley   "A mood disorder essentially is the inability to manage your moods effectively." – Abraham Sculley   "Depression is a real thing; it doesn't mean you're weak and don't have the mental and emotional strength. It's a mood disorder that affects the way you think, the way you feel, the way you behave." – Abraham Sculley   "50% of mental health disorders are prevalent before the child turns the age of 14." – Jasmin Kotek   "To be the mental health advocate is to be that person for others that I once needed myself. It's being an educator, giving them the resources, tools, and anything that can help someone else's journey become a little bit easier and letting them know that they're not alone." – Jasmin Kotek   "It's okay to reach out for help, that you don't have to fight it alone." – Jasmin Kotek   "It was hard to develop the ideas we wanted to put out there. But putting it into action, people were much more open to hearing what we had to say than I expected, at least." – Jasmin Kotek   "All of the student body saw that mental health was needed, and we advocated for it. So, I feel when they brought it; it was the perfect timing because they saw that this was needed and just the timeframe of everything in the middle of Covid." – Jasmin Kotek   "There's a lot more going on that I don't see what's there because mental health is invisible. You can't physically see it. And I saw the struggles of my athletes, so knowing that these young teenage girls were struggling, I knew that these students on campus were also struggling." – Jasmin Kotek   "I will never forget the tears running down my face because I didn't realize like what these girls are struggling with that I didn't know." – Jasmin Kotek   "67% of students are more likely to open up with a friend than they are with an adult and a mental health professional." – Abraham Sculley   "One of the easiest things that anyone can do is to listen. So, if many of my athletes are dealing with depression, how amazing would it be if they could support each other? Because peer support is powerful." – Abraham Sculley   "Knowing that you have that peer and someone you can turn to, that's priceless." – Jasmin Kotek   "Growing up, I always struggled with aiming to be the ideal image of perfection, and it took me until way later in life to realize that we must always go for progress, not perfection." – Jasmin Kotek   "One of the biggest things I've been trying to do recently is to sit down and just look at my day and notice what I achieved. Because while I may not be perfect, I became better today by doing some things." – Jasmin Kotek   "We're human beings, and we are resilient. There are things we go through in life where it seems like that's it. But then we realize, no, it's not. And learn something from those difficulties, and that alone is something to celebrate." – Abraham Sculley   "I am better than nobody else, and nobody else is better than me. It's hard to compare yourself to others, especially with mental health, and seeing others' achievements can factor into it." – Jasmin Kotek   "Taking our stories and bringing them to life and turning struggles into strengths, opening that conversation and normalizing it is the best way to remove the stigma about mental health." – Jasmin Kotek   "Mental health to me is that holistic, healthy lifestyle, but how that translates into your overall emotional well-being." – Jasmin Kotek   Connect with Jasmin via the following:   · Website: www.jasmincatekotek.com ·Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.kotek/; https://www.instagram.com/misssouthcentral2023/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/missjasminkotek · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missjasminkotek   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   · Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. · Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. · Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. · Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. · Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. 14 Ways to Support Your Students' Mental Health [free guide] - https://bit.ly/mentalhealthguide4   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.  

Mike Hastings spent the last 11 seasons helping lead the Minnesota State University-Mankato men's hockey program to places it had never been before, including winning conference championships and reaching two Frozen Fours. But Hastings recently left the Mavericks to become the new men's head coach at the University of Wisconsin. Hastings talks about making that decision, the process of getting his new job, trying to build new relationships and what the welcome has been like from people attached to the Badgers. All this and a lot more on The Rink Live podcast with Jess Myers and Mick Hatten.

Luke Strand wrote a school paper in the fifth grade on what he wanted to be when he grew up. He said a fireman or a coach. It ended up being the latter and he has coached in hockey for the last 20-plus years. He has coached in junior hockey, NCAA Division III, Division I and pro hockey (AHL). He began as a player growing up in Eau Claire, Wis. He ended up playing junior hockey for the North Iowa Huskies (USHL) and at Wisconsin-Eau Claire. After playing some minor league hockey, he has been a head or assistant coach or a scout. On April 10, he became the men's hockey head coach at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Strand talks about the stops in his career, trying to navigate the transfer portal and how he would like to see the Mavericks play.

Flora Funga Feedback Survey |This week we chat with a soil scientist, Mriganka De, from Minnesota State University-Mankato. He got his BS and MS in Soil Science in India and a Ph.D. degree in Soil and Water Science from the University of Florida. After finishing his Ph.D., he continued his academic career as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Idaho  and Iowa State University. (Make sure to check out the YouTube for the visuals during this interview) Some topics we cover in this episode:What is the water cycleFog Drip?Wtf is corn sweat?What are some qualities that make good soil health?source vs sink?farming practiceswhat is the future of farming?How does our food suffer from water?Microbe analogiesHow can you have drought and flooding at the same time?What can we do to practice sustainability?Why do we only grow 2-3 crops anymore?What is a bioreactor?How can flora and funga help the quality?Have humans ruined the soil?Where to find Mirganka:ResearchInstagramTwitterEmail: mriganka.de@mnsu.eduResources Mentioned:Listen to  Episode 51 about the Movement of WaterEpisode 50: The Truth Behind Alga BloomsSupport the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubePatreon Help support my plant buying habit by "Buying me a Plant"a twist on buy me a coffee Theme song : -Soundotcom called Go Rock -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/

If you've had more than two cycles in admissions leadership, you've no doubt been there: despite your best-laid plans, your class did not come in as intended. In these situations, our playbook is thinner, and the ROI is more challenging to justify. Or is it? This week, we're breaking form a bit by bringing two active admissions professionals to share their thoughts on when, how, and what hail-mary strategies they consider, accept, and reject. It's a thought-provoking week, largely thanks to our two outstanding guests. Dr. Brian Jones, Director of Admissions at Minnesota State University - Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota, and President of Minnesota ACAC shares his skeptical perspective on these last-ditch efforts. Ramon Blakely, Director of Recruitment at the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas, and President of Texas ACAC brings his own thoughts to the discussion. Here's hoping you won't need this episode this year, but it's here for you when you do need it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adlunchcast/message

The Center for Rural Policy and Development partnered with Minnesota State University, Mankato - Center for Rural Behavioral Health to survey and interview rural mental health providers to identify barriers in recruiting and retaining workers. Through the survey it has become apparent that the mental healthcare workforce shortage is being aggravated by a handful of quite specific and identifiable problems around graduating workers, recruiting them, and keeping them once they are hired. You can find the report here. In this episode, Marnie Werner interviews the researchers Thad Shunkweiler, LMFT, LPCC, Associate Professor and Director, Center for Rural Behavioral Health, Minnesota State University Mankato and Tracie Rutherford Self, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Center for Rural Behavioral Health, Minnesota State University Mankato to discuss their findings.

How can we be more effective at enhancing and becoming more conscious of our mental health? How can we come together to ensure everyone has the best mental health possible, regardless of how it manifests itself?   According to the World Health Organization, Half of all mental health conditions start by the age of 14. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are common among young people. Advocating for young people's mental health is crucial since it can significantly impact their well-being, academic and social functioning, and long-term outcomes.   Mental health is an essential aspect of overall health and well-being, and individuals need access to resources and support to help them manage their mental health. However, mental health education is not always a formal part of traditional education. Thus, educational institutions and organizations must recognize the importance of mental health education and take steps to integrate it into their curriculums.   In this episode, we want to help individuals recognize the significance of reinforcing discussions about a particular issue most people are uncomfortable with mental health. And also to spread awareness on how to be compassionate, empathetic, and kind to people experiencing mental health challenges. Join us as we learn about the importance of mental health education in improving the lives of teenage students' lives, assisting teachers in incorporating discussions about mental health into their classes, and providing resources and support for students struggling with mental health issues.   Today, we're joined by Seth Nilsen, the student organization "Mental Health Mankato" founder in college who founded CultureChange after Mental Health Mankato was awarded "Student Organization of the Year" in 2020 by Minnesota State University, Mankato.   CultureChange began by advising university student leaders on how to successfully advocate for legislative advancements and sending volunteer teachers to teach their mental health curriculum (K–12). The Mankato Clinic Foundation sponsored their curriculum.   Seth has developed the curriculum to align with the National Health Education Standards and has designed the lessons to be activity-based. Through CultureChange, he has also been able to advise university mental health policy. Thus, CultureChange has formally passed and implemented a bill at Minnesota State University-Mankato and is working with multiple other schools to adopt similar bills.   "The best thing about teaching mental health is that it teaches kids compassion and empathy. Nothing is more important than learning the importance of being kind at a young age. And there's no better way to learn how to be kind than to practice supporting people and understanding them who may be facing challenges that you are not facing." Seth Nilsen   Show Highlights:   (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:02:05) Half of all mental health illnesses appear before age 14. (00:03:29) Welcoming today's guest, Seth Nilsen (00:04:30) A mental health advocate: Who is Seth Nilsen? (00:06:08) What makes Seth passionate about being a mental health advocate? (00:08:04) Being motivated by the inspiring journeys of people overcoming their mental health battles (00:09:15) Mental health hasn't been a part of traditional education. (00:10:43) How can we help and encourage students dealing with mental health challenges? (00:13:21) A careful teaching method: destigmatizing mental health through mindful conversations. (00:15:14) Self-awareness: Empowering students with self-awareness about mental health (00:16:02) Why is teaching mental health education in the K–12 curriculum crucial? (00:17:15) The Individual Stress Response Tracking Chart (00:18:34) You don't have to be an expert to be able to help. (00:21:15) Learning the importance of kindness through mental health education (00:23:14) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:24:00) The School Mental Health Framework: What does it entail? (00:27:15) What does mental health mean to Seth Nilsen? (00:28:00) Find ways to live your happiest life. (00:29:59) CultureChange: School Mental Health Framework (Curriculum, Screening Tool Recommendations, Policy Recommendations) (00:32:16) Where to find Seth to connect and learn from him? (00:34:02) We can end the mental health crisis through proper education. (00:35:12) What is dual programming? (00:37:37) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. (00:38:49) There is no shame in having a mental health condition.   Key Takeaways:   "One thing I find with those who become advocates in mental health is that it hits close to home, whether it's a personal experience that we've had or a loved one that was affected by mental illness or any mental health condition." – Abraham Sculley   "I knew that I wasn't going to be able to be successful and just live the life that I wanted to live if I didn't address my social anxiety." – Seth Nilsen   "I don't remember ever taking a class or learning anything about mental health in school, nothing about anxiety, depression, or managing stress. It wasn't a part of the education that we received." – Abraham Sculley   "Let your students know you're a person they can go to. It's something that can be really meaningful to someone, whether it's a kindergarten kid or, in my case, a college student." – Seth Nilsen   "Being conscientious about the methods of teaching is the most important thing because it's all about practicing an open conversation about mental health and destigmatizing mental health through that." – Seth Nilsen   "Being able to identify your emotions is the first step in learning how to handle your emotions." – Seth Nilsen   "A stress response tracking chart gives the students a way to practice the concepts that the teachers are teaching, and it works in the best teaching practices as opposed to just a worksheet and lecture." – Seth Nilsen   "There is often a hesitation to talk about mental health or bring it up in conversation because many people believe that you have to be an expert to help." – Abraham Sculley   "We may not all have a mental health disorder, but we all have mental health, which is simply a state of well-being. It's how we think, how we feel, how we behave, how we interact in the world, how we overcome stressors and challenges, and how we interact with others." – Abraham Sculley   "The first step in solving our mental health crisis is creating the best possible social-emotional learning environment. It means incorporating comprehensive mental health education and educator's professional development courses." – Seth Nilsen   "It's important to be kind because being kind allows oneself to be happy. It also creates a community that is happy to be around each other." – Seth Nilsen   "We can end the mental health crisis through education and getting to a solution-oriented impact." – Abraham Sculley   "There is no shame in having mental health conditions or talking about mental health." – Abraham Sculley   Connect with Seth via the following:   Website: https://culturechangecc.org/  Email: culturechangecc@gmail.com  Facebook: CultureChange | Facebook LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-nilsen-689500183  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturechangecc/?hl=en   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.      

It could have happened last weekend, but Wisconsin spoiled the party for the University of Minnesota men's hockey team. The Badgers were able to pull off a Big Ten series split with the Gophers to keep Minnesota from celebrating a conference regular season title. Jess Myers recaps a somewhat frustrating weekend for the Gophers and looks ahead to this weekend's series against Penn State. Myers also discusses last weekend's series split between the Minnesota and Wisconsin women and where that leaves the Gophers in their WCHA title chase. In another WCHA series, Minnesota Duluth picked up five points over visiting St. Cloud State. Matt Wellens and Mick Hatten discuss why the Huskies could be a tough out in the WCHA playoffs. UMD is locked into the No. 4 seed for the playoffs, which start Feb. 24. The Huskies can be either the No. 5 or the No. 6 and play Minnesota State University-Mankato this weekend, a team they are tied with for fifth. Hatten also helps preview this weekend's series between North Dakota and St. Cloud State in Grand Forks with Brad Schlossman. The Huskies are coming off a bye week and Schlossman also discusses the Fighting Hawks coming off a tough sweep at Denver. The question of the week is which player on the team you cover is the best undrafted free agent? Host Sydney Wolf also discusses some of the nominees for the top girls hockey awards in Minnesota. For more hockey coverage, visit The Rink Live.

The St. Cloud State women's hockey team picked up another rare win when it knocked off Wisconsin on Friday. It was the Huskies' first win over the Badgers since Feb. 20, 2015. Mick Hatten recaps how SCSU pulled off another upset on the road. Hatten and Matt Wellens preview this weekend's WCHA series between St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth at Amsoil Arena between possible first-round playoff opponents. Wellens recaps UMD's win and tie with Minnesota State University-Mankato last weekend and talks about two losses for the Bulldogs men's team to Western Michigan. Brad Schlossman previews this weekend's series that has North Dakota at Denver as the Fighting Hawks look to try to get closer to home ice for the first round of the NCHC playoffs. Schlossman also discusses the tight NCHC race. Jess Myers recaps Minnesota's WCHA split with Ohio State in a last weekend's battle between the top two teams in the conference. Myers also previews Minnesota's men's hockey series this weekend against Wisconsin and chats about the strength of the Big Ten this season. The question of the week is which player on the team you cover has been the best freshman on the roster to this point? And host Sydney Wolf discusses the Minnesota girls hockey playoffs that begin this week with a look at who some of the top teams in Class A and AA are at the conclusion of regular season play. For more hockey coverage, visit The Rink Live.

North Dakota and Minnesota Duluth are preparing to face one another this weekend in Grand Forks with neither team where anyone expected them before the season — in seventh and sixth place, respectively, in the NCHC. Brad Schlossman discusses the Fighting Hawks continuing challenges in goal after getting swept at home by Western Michigan. Matt Wellens talks about the Bulldogs getting swept at home by Nebraska Omaha. Wellens also talks about the continuing strong season of the UMD women's hockey team, which is seventh in the PairWise Rankings. Jess Myers talks about the strong defense being played by the University of Minnesota men's and women's teams. Mick Hatten talks about St. Cloud State's series split with Colorado College and the Huskies women's team getting swept at Minnesota State University-Mankato. He also previews this weekend's Denver at SCSU series between the top two teams in the NCHC. Sydney Wolf discusses Team USA winning the bronze medal at the recently completed Under-18 women's world championships and some of the key players in the tournament. The question of the week is the NCAA Division I committee has approved the addition of a fourth paid coach: How do you think this will affect college hockey? For more hockey coverage, visit The Rink Live.

We're talking to Dr. Brian Wasserman, Professor and Department Chair at MSU Mankato. Dr. Wasserman leads the Construction Management program at Minnesota State University Mankato. On today's episode, Dr. Wasserman discusses the success and popularity of the program, technology innovations in the industry and how he helps develop young leaders.

The Rink Live's Kirsten Krull, Mick Hatten, Matt Wellens, Jess Myers, and Brad Schlossman meet to catch up on the opening of college hockey action. Hatten recaps St. Cloud State's homecoming sweep over Minnesota State University-Mankato and women's series between Huskies and Gophers. Wellens reviews the series sweep for Wisconsin at Minnesota Duluth and the women's series between Ohio State and Bulldogs. Schlossman and Myers discuss a couple of epic games that were decided in overtime between North Dakota and Minnesota. Wellens previews the Cornell at UMD men's series and the Wisconsin at Minnesota Duluth women's series. Schlossman discusses the unique game on Saturday between North Dakota and Arizona State in Las Vegas. Hatten previews the home-and-home series between SCSU and Bemidji State. Myers previews the Gophers at Ohio State for both men and women. Also, the reporters answer the question of which veteran player who is off to a slow start needs to get going for the teams that they cover.   For more hockey coverage, visit The Rink Live.

Welcome Back No-Problem Parents!   Today's guest Dr. Heather Von Bank shares the importance of play for children, families, adults, and pretty much all humans! She's particularly interested in promoting recess, and other unstructured play opportunities for children at school. In today's episode, Dr. Heather talks about play and its importance in supporting children's mental health.   Dr. Heather is a Professor and Department Chair of Family Consumer Science at Minnesota State University-Mankato. She teaches courses on Parenting Education, Lifespan Development, and The Role of Play in Development. In 2013, Dr. Von Bank co-authored her first book, "The Power of Playful Learning: The Green Edition”; her most recent publication is an online textbook titled "Lifespan Development: Telling the Human Story." She has presented on the topic of play and development at local, regional, national, and international conferences.   Order Heather's Book The Power of Playful Learning; The Green Edition: https://shop.capstonepub.com/classroom/authors/von-bank-heather/   Heather's TEDX Talk: "Why kids need to take risks" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9wMZYRhOic. Email: heather.vonbank@gmail.com            heather.von-bank@mnsu.edu   Want access to ALL of Jaci's favorite resources, trainings, parenting course and all things No-Problem Parenting? Learn more at https://www.noproblemparents.com/ Enter your name and email to receive our Newsletter and Updates.   Ready to get started and become the confident leader your kids crave you to be? Join our Private Parenting Community: https://www.noproblemparenting.com/     Hugs and High Fives,   Jaci

Behavioral geneticist Dr. Daniel Toma discusses questions of the order and structure of the universes in light in John Arintero's notion of Theosis. he also expounds on the significance and purpose of the Incarnation.Dr. Daniel Toma is behavioral geneticist from Minnesota State University Mankato and is professor in the department of Biology. He is author of the book Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity.

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click Here Will Schirmer is the author of both "The Leadership Core" and "Fulfilled: Finding Joy and Prosperity in Life." He is a senior management professional in Human Resources, having been involved with HR, Talent Management, and Learning & Development functions for domestic and international firms over more than 23 years. His expertise includes the creation and deployment of leadership development programs for a number of organizations. William holds USA, UK, and Global Human Resource certifications. His undergraduate study in Political & Behavioral Sciences was completed via Minnesota State University-Mankato in the USA. William completed his Graduate Degrees in Human Resource Management via Fort Hays State University in the USA and Social Sciences via the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. William grew up in Minnesota and is a lover of the outdoors, travel, motorcycling, and exercise. He's a proud father of three grown children: Daniel, Richard, and Alyssa. Connect with Will at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-schirmer-b887ba8/ https://twitter.com/WillSchirmer1

On Thursday, the Frozen Four begins with games in Boston. Denver will play Michigan and Minnesota State University-Mankato will play Minnesota. The Rink Live's Brad Schlossman, Matt Wellens, Sydney Wolf and Mick Hatten talk about those matchups and then do a deep dive into the transfer portal, where teams are at, the fascination with goalies and more. www.therinklive.com/inside-trl/brad-schlossman-matt-wellens-sydney-wolf-and-mick-hatten-discuss-the-transfer-portal-on-the-trl-podcast

Host Adam Meckler talks with Scott LeGere, who has engineered Grammy nominated albums, done commercial spots for companies like Target and Walmart, owned and operated indie record labels, recording studios, media companies and more. He's Assistant Professor of Music Industry at Minnesota State University Mankato. Plus...he's an optimist! Hear from Scott on why he believes there are reasons to be optimistic for artists today.Work Hard, Playlist Hard book: HereChart Metric: Advancing Music with the Power of Data: HereNIVA----Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigbossBumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9

In this episode, we speak with Elle Taylor. She is a brand ambassador with Piper Aircraft and a student at Minnesota State University - Mankato. She is a Freshman in the aviation program, which features a large fleet of Pipers. She hopes to use her social media presence to help grow a new generation of aviators as she chronicles her journey through her own flight training. We talk to her about her journey into aviation and what it means to be a brand ambassador. You can find Elle on her social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/capt.elle/ News Wind Farm light mitigation bill moving through Kansas legislature. https://www.koamnewsnow.com/kansas-bill-could-require-light-mitigating-technology-on-wind-turbines/ Charter jet slides off runway in Waterloo, IA https://www.kwwl.com/news/waterloo/plane-slides-off-runway-during-inclement-weather-at-waterloo-regional-airport/article_6e3534e4-9d08-11ec-a3cd-0b489210af86.html Michigan State Trooper awarded HAI Law Enforcement award https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2022-03-02/michigan-police-officer-earns-hai-law-enforcement-award?amp&fbclid=IwAR0281h3lyJsaOotrsMyItwHmJpuGso5_w24EtwWH-oriQmkLdFhrPp_n9o B-29 “Doc” to return to Airventure in 2022 https://stateaviationjournal.com/index.php/state-news/wisconsin/b-29-doc-returning-to-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-in-2022?fbclid=IwAR2e-jB6yM4c_S5lwr4qvqd59sMw4Mk1-UX-5B1mpuGrJVRWSVI6Zx2yS2c Events Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering http://www.mnpilots.org/gmag/exhibit.php

Eric Anthony Johnson is a native of New Orleans and has worked and studied throughout the country, but the new president of Minneapolis-based affordable housing developer Aeon is no stranger to Minnesota. Johnson, who starts his job as president and CEO of Aeon on Feb. 8, earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Minnesota State University-Mankato in 1996 and later embarked on a career path that included a stop in Bloomington. As Bloomington's director of community development from 2018 to 2020, Johnson oversaw the creation of the city's inclusionary housing policy and a $15 million affordable housing trust fund. The fund helped Aeon acquire and preserve 306 affordable homes. In his most recent job as chief of economic development, housing, and neighborhood services for the city of Dallas, Johnson led efforts to create a $100 million affordable housing fund. An alumnus of the Harvard University Advanced Management Development Program in Real Estate, Johnson earned an MBA from the University of Tennessee, and a Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the University of Delaware. Johnson succeeds Alan Arthur, who started his run as president and CEO in 1988 – two years after Aeon's founding. The nonprofit developer, owner and manager of affordable housing now serves more than 16,000 people each year at 5,800 homes. In the following interview, Johnson talks about his career path, his new role with Aeon, and the big-picture challenges and opportunities related to the construction of affordable housing in Minnesota.

Episode Notes On today's episode we get to chat with Holly Ellison who works as a Registered Dietitian at Minnesota State University Mankato. We get to learn about what Holly does as a Dietitian on a college campus and how she gets a lot of variety in her day-to-day work. Some days she is at the student health center providing individual nutrition counseling, another day she might be running a program at the dining hall, or working on the menu reviewing food allergens for the food service production side. While it can be a lot of work and challenging at times, Holly has found working with students super rewarding and shares her perspective in this area of dietetics. You can find Holly Ellison here: Instagram: @RDMNSU Follow us on the Social Medias: Instagram: @DietitiansUnknown Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonpark13/

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Hard to believe, but Nick Oliver is beginning his fourth season as an assistant coach for the St. Cloud State men's hockey team. Oliver talks about the excitement surrounding this weekend's nonconference series at Minnesota State University-Mankato, keys for the Huskies, discusses last weekend's sweep over St. Thomas, assesses the four newcomers and gives you a couple of goal scorer terms that get used in the locker room. Discover all this and more in this podcast with The Rink Live's Mick Hatten.

I am so excited to welcome my friend Eric Barnum as our guest for Episode 10 of the Composer Happy Hour. Eric and I have known each other for a bit, having initially been connected through the University of Washington, where we each studied at different times. I have come to admire Eric greatly as a composer, as a thinker, and as a person. We have spent our fair share of time chatting and debating late into the evening during ACDA conference weekends, and this alone would be reason enough for me to want him on the show. It also helps that I really love the music he writes. If somehow you don't know his music - listen, listen, listen - and I know you will love it too. On today's show, we discuss Starbucks, Minnesota winters, and whether or not Mozart is actually any good. A conductor and composer, Eric William Barnum continues to passionately seek new ground in the choral field. Working with choirs of all kinds, his collaborative leitmotif endeavors to provide intensely meaningful experiences for singers and audiences. Barnum is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and previously, the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. He holds a DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA), under the direction of Dr. Geoffrey Boers. He has an advanced degree in conducting from Minnesota State University (Mankato, MN), primary study with Dr. David Dickau, as well as BAs in Composition and Vocal Performance from Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN). He has appeared as a conductor across the United States and the International stage, and has worked with some of the most innovative minds in the choral field. His compositional voice and vision continue to gain popularity around the globe with performances from choirs Internationally. He composes for choral ensembles of all types, from professional to youth choirs, and has received numerous awards and prestigious grants such as a Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship and a McKnight Foundation Grant. He has also held residencies with such ensembles as Choral Arts (Seattle, WA), Cantus (Trondheim, Norway), The Rose Ensemble (St. Paul, MN), Kantorei (Denver, CO), Magnum Chorum (Minneapolis, MN), Coro Vocal Artists (Tucson, AZ), as well as with many high schools and collegiate choirs. www.ericwilliambarnum.com All Recordings Used By Permission of the Composer: "Sing in Dark Times" University of Washington Chamber Singers "Launching Into Space" University of Toledo Chamber Singers This episode is sponsored by Four Fires Meadery.

Welcome back to the Finding Your Place podcast - a series about the college experience made by college students for college students. Where are they now? In this follow-up episode, we re-connect with FYP producers Emily, Ana, Monte and Tanita to see what's happened for each of them since finishing their work on the podcast project. They also offer listeners some additional advice about how to survive the college bumps and barriers on the way to graduation. If you're moved by Ana's regret at the end of this episode and you'd like to reach out to the producers, please drop us a line at robert.jersak@century.edu or david.engen@mnsu.edu. We'll be sure to pass on your comments and responses. Music composed and performed by Marcus Bagala from his 2018 album, Materials. Used with permission. The Finding Your Place Podcast Series has been created with the support of Minnesota State "Shark Tank" grant funding for innovation in higher education. Many thanks also to our colleagues and mentors at Century College, Minnesota State University Mankato, The Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University and Minnesota Public Radio.

Episode 8:Hello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk with Dr. Christopher Ruhland, a plant physiology and my past professor at Minnesota State University-Mankato. We cover what photosynthesis is and how it works. If its a little too much information, you can find visual helpers on my YouTube page. Resources Mentioned:CaddisflyTravel deep inside a leaf videoQuote from a Plant Physiologist:"Animals are just parasites on the plant world" - Dr. RuhlandBook Recommendations:Eating the Sun by Oliver MortonHow to Find Dr. Ruhland:University of Minnesota State MankatoFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:FacebookInstagramTwitterYoutubeHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"a twist on buy me a coffeeWhen I reach my goal of $100 I will do a special book giveaway!Theme song :    -Soundotcom called Go Rock    -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEUSB Microphone Kit 192KHZ/24BIT MAONO Full microphone kit USB with boom and pop filterDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Maha Abouelenein is an Egyptian American communications consultant specializing in strategic communications, public diplomacy, and campaign management.  An executive and entrepreneur -- Maha is one of the most experienced and connected communications specialists in the Middle East, with more than 22 years of experience, advising global corporate giants, high growth tech startups, top governments, and high net worth individuals. She specializes in helping big tech companies launchpad into the Middle East market – from Google and Netflix to Udacity and more. She is now working with Serial Entrepreneur, digital guru, and 5X Best Selling Author GaryVee. More on Maha's incredible Bio Below! Timestamps: [3:00] Intro & Childhood [6:00] Identity Struggle, Marriage, and Social Pressure  [11:00] Overcoming Leadership Challenges & Advice [13:00] The Cultural Context of Leadership [16:00] The Meaning of Empathy to Maha [22::00] Building a True Effective and Solid Team Members  Quotes: • You have to have the confidence to believe that you own a seat at the table and that you should be there. • All business is personal. • We didn't use to have conversations about Empathy in business. It was always about personal relationships. • Empathy is now the core component of leadership and dealing with people in business and culture. Key lessons:  • Marriage and relationships aren't meant to make you whole, they're meant to support you while you work on making yourself whole. • Leadership advice: 1. Confidence & preparation  2. Feeling secure about opinions.  3. Focusing on added value. •  Advice on Building a Team:  - skills - chemistry - cultural fit - believing in the work being done - passion Maha has a reputation for delivering results and ability to manage projects from inception to execution with creative, strategic and analytical drive. Raised and educated in the USA to Egyptian parents, she is home in both West and Arab worlds. Maha is all about relationships - building them, nurturing them and serving them. She thrives on storytelling, building scalable campaigns and thought leadership. Maha is calm in a crisis and loves to lead and train teams. Abouelenein was born and raised in the United States, in a small town in Minnesota, where she pursued a career in Communication and received a Master's degree. She is passionate about news and news making, and always dreamt of becoming a reporter, that is why she interned in CBS Minnosta. However, it wasn't until Maha moved to Egypt in 1997, that her work in communications kicked off. She worked for several companies like Google, and Netflix.  Maha has media trained several Fortune 500 CEOs and high profile executives from Google, Microsoft; YouTube, Mastercard and Netflix among others. As a Communications Coach, she trains individuals on everything from public speaking and storytelling to reputation management and personal branding. She is the founder of Organizational Consultants, a strategic communications consulting firm and founder of Digital & Savvy - a blog about communications in the Middle East. Maha is former Head of Communications for Google in the Middle East and North Africa. She holds a Masters Degree in Communications from Minnesota State University – Mankato, USA and an undergraduate degree in International Business & Marketing with a minor in French. - Support the show by dropping us a rating and review on Apple Podcast!  Music: “Daydream” by

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is speaker, best-selling author, and certified sports performance consultant. She is a based at Minnesota State University-Mankato, where she directs the Center for Sport & Performance Psychology. Cindra works regularly with professional and collegiate athletes, as well organizations like the Minnesota Vikings, Target, and the Mayo Clinic Health System. Cindra has been working directly with Hastings High School athletic teams since 2018 in a unique mental training partnership. This is an episode packed with great tips, take-aways, and advice.

In this first episode of the agile academic podcast, I chat with three women who have had a substantial and crucial impact on my professional life with their support, advice, and friendship. Meet my colleagues Drs. Sandy French of Radford University, Ashley Patriarca from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Jennifer Veltsos of Minnesota State University Mankato. We talk about the importance of having women academics at other institutions who you trust and value, how our ten-year Facebook chat backchannel has impacted each of us, and some advice for finding your own tribe of supportive women in higher ed.

Welcome to the first episode of The Well Mind! In this episode I talk with Dr. Jennifer Londgren about a number of different topics. We explore the self-care mindset, identity as motivation for behavior, building meaningful connection in our time of distancing and disconnection, how to change your state, recognizing and dealing with burnout, and building sustainable habits for wellness. Jenna is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a professor of alcohol and drug studies at Minnesota State University-Mankato, an expert on all things self-care, a mom, a wife, and a friend. Jenna's energy is so positive and I love how she approaches ideas with such curiosity. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. References from Episode 1 Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Dr. Robert Sapolsky https://g.co/kgs/DzfDxT Worklife with Adam Grant https://www.ted.com/series/worklife_with_adam_grant On Purpose Podcast by Jay Shetty https://jayshetty.me/podcast/ Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty https://g.co/kgs/gsNV8D Tony Robbins https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ Brene Brown https://g.co/kgs/GEsvbj Joy at Work by Marie Kondo https://g.co/kgs/iF11Vf Options B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant https://optionb.org/book Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens https://g.co/kgs/eZkiQz

On this episode we sit down for a conversation with former Minnesota State University Mankato quarterback and current receivers coach for Northern State University in South Dakota, Ryan Schlichte.