Podcasts about Montana State University Billings

Have you ever wanted to create a fun way to develop in-house leaders in your library? On this show, Judi Boyce, Assistant Director at Sublette County Library, Erin Wahl, Associate Professor University Archivist at New Mexico State University Library, and Eileen Wright, Library Director at Montana State University Billings, discuss a method they formed to develop in-house leaders that involves games, play, and a pirate theme to make learning about leadership fun.

Why the state is not using money allocated to find missing Indigenous People, some state lawmakers want to expel the head of OPI and a discussion on discord and politics at Montana State University Billings.

This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is part of a new short monthly series where Mason Pashia is joined by Dr. Jason Cummins, a previous guest and a friend of the podcast, to speak with indigenous leaders and academics to discuss how indigenous ways of knowing and leading can, and should, shape the education system. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Mason Pashia is joined by Dr. Jason Cummins and Dr. Hollie Mackey to discuss her incredibly important work in field building, policy and research and getting beyond marginality.  Dr. Hollie J Mackey is an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne nation presently located in Southeastern Montana and Associate Professor of Education at North Dakota State University. Her scholarship empirically examines the effects of structural inequity in Indigenous and other marginalized populations in educational leadership and public policy using multiple critical frameworks and methodologies. As an experienced policy consultant, public speaker, program evaluator, and community educator, she seeks to bridge theory and practice as a means of addressing complex social issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. She is the recipient of the D. J. Willower Center for the Study of Leadership and Ethics Award for Excellence and the Jack A. Culbertson Award for outstanding accomplishments as a junior professor of educational leadership. She serves as the Associate Co-Director for the Barbara L. Jackson Scholars Network at the University Council for Educational Administration and Associate Director of the Consortium for the Study of Leadership and Ethics in Education. She earned her Bachelors and Masters of Science in Public Relations at Montana State University-Billings, Masters of Legal Studies in Indigenous People's Law at the University of Oklahoma, and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the Pennsylvania State University. Links: Hollie Mackey Website Hollie Mackey LinkedIn Office of Indian Education Susan Faircloth Episode Vox handtalk video, Lanny Realbird Alex Red Corn Episode NIES Setting the Context Report   

Today we are honored to sit down with Candy Wolff, CEO and President of “Irreplaceably You,” mother, widow, and author of the upcoming book, Lost and Found in Mexico: A Widow's Road to Recovery. In our conversation, she shares the tragic story of losing her husband while on vacation in Mexico, and the financial difficulties and decisions that followed.  From unexpected medical bills and funeral expenses to dealing with life insurance policies, Candy's story highlights the importance of having open financial conversations with your partner and being prepared for the unexpected. Discover the critical steps she wishes she had taken before her husband's passing, and why having the right resources, like Purse Strings' Family Emergency Guide, can make all the difference in times of hardship. Join us for a powerful conversation about protecting your financial future. Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:How Candy lost her husband unexpectedly on a vacation in MexicoBeing financially prepared for unexpected life events, such as the loss of a spouseHaving open and honest communication about finances within a relationshipThe potential risks of identity theft and fraudulent activities when financial accounts remain unprotected after a loved one's passingHow resources, like the Family Emergency Guide from Purse Strings, can help women prepare for unexpected financial challenges Learn more about Candy:Candy Wolff is a multi-talented professional, excelling in roles spanning marketing, sales, event management, tradeshow coordination, writing, and public speaking. Her journey began with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Communications from Montana State University Billings, equipping her with the skills and knowledge to lead as the CEO/President of "Irreplaceably You." Mission-Driven Professional: Candy lives by the philosophy that every day presents a choice: to pick one's attitude and make the right choice. This personal mission guides her approach to work and life, infusing positivity, empathy, and excellence into everything she does.A Loving Mother: Candy is not only a dynamic professional but also a devoted mother to three boys. Her nurturing spirit and dedication to her family serve as a foundation for her personal and professional success. A Woman of Faith: Candy's Christian faith is a cornerstone of her life, guiding her values and actions in all aspects of her journey.Passions Beyond Work: Outside of her professional life, Candy is an avid enthusiast of working out, drawn to the invigorating power of exercise. She's equally passionate about the ocean, sun, and sand, finding solace and inspiration by the seaside. Author and Innovator: Candy is set to debut her literary work, "Lost and Found in Mexico," while also gearing up for the launch of "Irreplaceably You." Get in touch with Candy:candywolff3@gmail.com952-687-7968https://www.linkedin.com/in/candywolff/Join the Purse Strings Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/pursestringsco/ To learn more about money and access additional episodes, visit us online: https://pursestrings.co/

Hear from USU Basketball Head Coach Danny Sprinkle following his first game as an Aggie - a 73-64 win over Montana State University Billings. 

Recap and highlights from USU Basketball's first game of the season, a 73-64 victory over Montana State University Billings. 

Hear from Aggie Guard Mason Falslev who led the team with 23 points in a 73-64 victory over Montana State University Billings on November 3, 2023. 

Postgame following Utah State Basketball's 73-64 exhibition win over Montana State University Billings on November 3, 2023. 

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Elaine Westbrook, an Assistant Professor at Montana State University Billings whose areas of specialization include STEM Educational Methods, Chemistry, and Astronomy. You can connect with Elaine on ⁠LinkedIn⁠. On this episode, we will discuss Elaine's current work as a teacher educator in Montana and how she has learned to be place-conscious in the rural and indigenous communities in which she works. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. Visit his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with him. Podcast Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JourneysOfTeaching & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Elaine Westbrook, an Assistant Professor at Montana State University Billings whose areas of specialization include STEM Educational Methods, Chemistry, and Astronomy. You can connect with Elaine on LinkedIn. On this episode, we will discuss Elaine's industry-level work before she transitioned to teaching and how pivotal her father was in her studies, career, and current work. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. Visit his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with him. Podcast Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JourneysOfTeaching & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

This episode features Mike Bazemore, Athletic Director at Montana State University - Billings. Mike shares inights and experiences from his career including how he grew up in Philadelphia, only to find himself years later running an athletic department in Montana. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

A bill that would dictate when abortions are paid by Medicaid advances, another would make supreme court justices partisan, and Montana State University Billings applauds a rise in Native American students.

Carl Hanson dives into mental health, distinguishing between mental health and mental illness, and discussing what overall wellness means. He also identifies perfectionism as a hindrance to emotional well-being. He acknowledges that we are not meant to be perfect in this life and suggests how we can use hardships as growth opportunities. Guest Bio:Dr. Carl Hanson is a professor of public health and former chair of the Department of Public Health at BYU.  Prior to the chair appointment, he served as director of BYU's master of public health program for six years. Prior to joining the faculty at BYU, he spent 11 years as a professor at Montana State University – Billings. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in health science from BYU.  His doctorate in community health education is from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.Hanson has authored and co-authored numerous publications and presentations in the areas of computational health science, mental health, and substance abuse. He is the recipient of the BYU College of Life Sciences Faculty Distinguished Service Award and the Catherine Summerhays Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife Loraine reside in Spanish Fork and have four children and six grandchildren.  Listen to Hanson's recent speech at BYU titled "Something About Mental Health" for further insights on this topic.Recorded, Edited & Produced by Christy Gonzalez, Paige Sherwood, and Tanya Gale

It's Tuesday, October 11. Today, enrollment at Montana State University Billings dips, a judge rules two laws that impact the Colstrip coal-fired power plant unconstitutional, and a Missoula bridge is renamed in honor of a Salish tribal leader and his descendants.

Stefani Gray Hicswa, Ph.D., became Montana State University Billings' chancellor in January 2021. She is the first woman chancellor since the university's founding in 1927. Hicswa served as president of Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming from 2013-2021. Under her leadership, Northwest College achieved the highest completion rate in its history, and launched comprehensive strategic visioning, enrollment management, and facilities master plans. Prior to Northwest College, Hicswa served as president of Miles Community College in Miles City, Montana for seven years. A first-generation college student, Hicswa holds a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Texas at Austin; a master's degree in adult, community, and higher education from Montana State University; and a bachelor's degree in organizational communication from the University of Montana. She was raised in Dillon, Montana, and is married to Scott Hicswa, a consulting forester. They have two teenage sons.  

Lisa is an activist and academic who specialises in anymal and environmental ethics. She was an associate professor of philosophy and religion at Montana State University Billings until she retired in 2020 to found and lead the educational, vegan umbrella organization, Tapestry. Lisa is the author or editor of ten books including Animals and World Religions. She has also written over 100 articles and book chapters. Lisa coined the term anymal as a “correct” term for non-human animals. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what's real?” & “what matters?” Sentientism is "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is here on YouTube. We discuss: 00:00 Welcome 01:28 Lisa's Intro 01:58 What's Real? - Linking epistemology & ethics - "My mind sees a continuum" - Being born with "a more eastern way of thinking" - Metaphysical & practical concerns - "I don't tend to use philosophy in an abstract way" - "I have very little faith in human reasoning... we are not rational beings." - Descartes reasoning that anymals aren't sentient - "We cannot trust our reason... that doesn't mean reason's out... we need to do it with humility" - "It's the extent of our power that makes our arrogance dangerous" - "Roe vs Wade was just overturned... don't tell me humans are rational." - "Trump's reality... I don't want to know about that" - The USA: "Democracy requires education & we're not an educated public" - "Our reason is flawed... we need to use it... we have to be sceptical" 11:53 What Matters? - "Cultures & people - that's where you have to work" - "To try to bring change I need to work with humans where they're at" - "I can see the beauty in it... and I can see the problems in it" - "Cruelty is not a good thing... compassion is a good thing... fairly universal" - "I love religions... they have a committed strong belief... I can get a hold of it" - "I have never, never talked to a serious Christian, & had them, after a serious conversation, say 'it's OK, what we're doing with anymals'... an atheist? - whole different picture." - Fowler's stages of religion "I was there (stage 6) in my teens" - "These religions are rock solid in teaching the core ethic... of compassion" - Wild animal suffering & hell as challenges to a benevolent god - "Western faiths tend to be very rigid..." Eastern faiths are more pluralistic/flexible? - Compassion / empathy as central to Lisa's family's ethics - "When you live in a community you can't tolerate cruelty" ...and much more. Full show notes at Sentientism.info. Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at Sentientism.info. Join our "I'm a Sentientist" wall via this simple form. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is here on FaceBook. Come join us there! Thanks Graham.

The CEO of Langford International, Inc., David P. Langford, is an international educator, consultant, speaker, author, and trainer who focuses on successfully implementing and applying quality improvement theory, processes, and tools in education. Mr. Langford is the only educator to be awarded the Deming Medal for Excellence in the Application of Statistics in Industry Worldwide for outstanding leadership in combining statistical thinking and management to restore joy in the education system. Langford has developed Langford Learning, a theory of improvement built upon the fundamental teachings of W. Edwards Deming's SoPK (System of Profound Knowledge). Langford Learning incorporates quality improvement methods that enable people to implement and establish strategies and processes that sustain Joy in Learning and create Joy at Work. Langford Learning integrates eight components: a Study in Psychology, Systems Thinking, Understanding Variation, The Theory of Knowledge, Neuroscience, Intrinsic Motivation, use and application of the Probletunity PDSA 9-Step Process, and 64 Quality Improvement Tools. For over three decades, Langford has worked with a diverse range of education organizations – from Pre-K to University – and has taught classes for the University of Alaska, and Central Washington University. Mr. Langford is a member of the Advisory Council for the W. Edwards Deming Institute and the Montana State University Billings College of Business. He has consulted with businesses including Sprint Corporation, Boeing, General Motors, the U.S. Naval Academy, and The Department of Defense. Worldwide, over 50,000 people have attended his Quality Learning Seminars, Leadership Training, and other online training presentations. In addition to leading quality improvement seminars nationally and internationally, Mr. Langford provides professional Consulting, Customized Training, and Keynote presentations specific to learning, applying, and studying the continual quality improvement process. He continues to lead colleagues to create dynamic and sustainable systemic improvement in learning organizations. Featured in the PBS Documentary Quality... or Else, and a highly respected leader in Quality Improvement in Learning Organizations, David P. Langford is the author of Tool Time for Education,Tool Time for Business, Tool Time for Healthcare, and co-author of Tool Time for Lean and Orchestrating Learning with Quality. David P. Langford has published numerous articles and created innovative quality improvement tools such as the Capacity Matrix, Consensogram, If... Then, Morphing, P3T, Parking Lot, and System's Progress. Langford graduated from Montana State University Billings with a B.S. in Education, and he holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Arizona State University. Mr. Langford's teaching background is in music, technology, and administration. He has also held the position of School Superintendent in southern California Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3) CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

In this episode, Dr. Mattson and I discuss public theology (what it is and what it isn't) particularly as it relates to Herman Bavinck. We also discuss how Christians can be good public theologians today. Do we need public theology? How do we decide when to risk access to the public square by saying things that could get us banned from the public square?  Brian Mattson is a theologian, writer, speaker. He has a B.A. from Montana State University-Billings, an M.A.R. from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland). He currently serves as Senior Scholar of Public Theology for the Center for Cultural Leadership and Adjunct Professor of Systematic and Public Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia). He lives in Billings, Montana with his wife and daughters, where he goes fly-fishing at every opportunity.http://drbrianmattson.com/The Square Inch - https://brianmattson.substack.com/The Quarter Inch - https://briangmattson.substack.com/Restored to Our Destiny - https://amzn.to/3JcXSiuhttps://christianculture.com/

Join Jamie and Maggie Clark with their guest, Barbara Wheeling, as they tackle the topic of the numerology for the year 2022. In this episode, she talks from a numerological standpoint about what is in store for 2022. Barbara has been studying numerology for a long time and has been working with numbers her whole life, given her PhD degree in Accounting.   2022: A Year of Love and Relationships From a number perspective, the sum of the digits of 2022 adds up to six. The number six is a universal year, and according to Barbara, there is more energy emphasis on home, family, community, responsibility, and service. This energy is far different and more harmonious than 2021, which was a five year. She explains that the number five is associated with change, movement, progress, adventure, and travel. She adds that the number five is not very stable, so there is a lot of drama that goes with it. Going back to 2022, Barbara says it is more about love, caring, and relationships – a good energy for healing. Other associations include abundance, home beautification, creating a harmonious home life, and a good year to get married. Barbara clarified that other years are not bad years to get married per se. It is just that the energy is much emphasized for 2022. Despite everything said, it is only a general numerology reading of the year. One's personal year number still has things to get accounted for.   Personal Year Number Besides the universal year number, each person also has a unique personal year number based on their birthday. The personal year number, combined with the universal year number, dictates what energy will be emphasized for 2022. For personal year number one, it is a good time to start something. Number two is about connecting and preparation, and three is more of a creative type associated with socializing and having fun. Meanwhile, it is more about getting things organized and developing a process to create harmony for number four. Five is about growth and is also associated with travel, while six emphasizes everything since it is the same as the universal year number. For number seven, it is about intellectual or spiritual energy and could be a good year for healing. Money and abundance await number eight, which could be great for those in a business or focused on their careers. Lastly, number nine is about service, and 2022 is a good year for charity work, community service, and the like.    About Barbara Wheeling: Barbara Wheeling served as the dean of the College of Business at Lander University. She previously served as dean of the College of Business at Montana State University Billings and associate dean and associate professor of Accounting at Emporia State University in Kansas. She has a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Numerology was what Barbara had been studying for a long time.   Outline of the Episode: [00:48] What the numerology of 2022 is telling [06:35] Personal year number and universal year number [11:33] Why does a personal year number of two works well with the universal year number six [13:54] Comparison to 2020 and 2021 [18:11] Negative side of numbers in numerology [21:51] Twos and sixes together in terms of empathy and mental health [23:29] Numerology and psychic abilities [27:19] What information can be taken from numerology? [31:07] Numerology based on names [36:19] Does age matter in numerology? [39:50] How to calculate the personal year number   Resources: Email: intuitivenumbers@gmail.com   Connect with Jamie and Maggie! Website: www.psychicevolution.net JOIN THE EVOLUTION in the Psychic Evolution FREE Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/PsychicEvolution Become an Inner Eye Member: https://psychicevolution.supercast.tech/  

Join Jamie and Maggie Clark with their guest, Barbara Wheeling, as they tackle the topic of the numerology for the year 2022. In this episode, she talks from a numerological standpoint about what is in store for 2022. Barbara has been studying numerology for a long time and has been working with numbers her whole life, given her PhD degree in Accounting.   2022: A Year of Love and Relationships From a number perspective, the sum of the digits of 2022 adds up to six. The number six is a universal year, and according to Barbara, there is more energy emphasis on home, family, community, responsibility, and service. This energy is far different and more harmonious than 2021, which was a five year. She explains that the number five is associated with change, movement, progress, adventure, and travel. She adds that the number five is not very stable, so there is a lot of drama that goes with it. Going back to 2022, Barbara says it is more about love, caring, and relationships – a good energy for healing. Other associations include abundance, home beautification, creating a harmonious home life, and a good year to get married. Barbara clarified that other years are not bad years to get married per se. It is just that the energy is much emphasized for 2022. Despite everything said, it is only a general numerology reading of the year. One's personal year number still has things to get accounted for.   Personal Year Number Besides the universal year number, each person also has a unique personal year number based on their birthday. The personal year number, combined with the universal year number, dictates what energy will be emphasized for 2022. For personal year number one, it is a good time to start something. Number two is about connecting and preparation, and three is more of a creative type associated with socializing and having fun. Meanwhile, it is more about getting things organized and developing a process to create harmony for number four. Five is about growth and is also associated with travel, while six emphasizes everything since it is the same as the universal year number. For number seven, it is about intellectual or spiritual energy and could be a good year for healing. Money and abundance await number eight, which could be great for those in a business or focused on their careers. Lastly, number nine is about service, and 2022 is a good year for charity work, community service, and the like.    About Barbara Wheeling: Barbara Wheeling served as the dean of the College of Business at Lander University. She previously served as dean of the College of Business at Montana State University Billings and associate dean and associate professor of Accounting at Emporia State University in Kansas. She has a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Numerology was what Barbara had been studying for a long time.   Outline of the Episode: [00:48] What the numerology of 2022 is telling [06:35] Personal year number and universal year number [11:33] Why does a personal year number of two works well with the universal year number six [13:54] Comparison to 2020 and 2021 [18:11] Negative side of numbers in numerology [21:51] Twos and sixes together in terms of empathy and mental health [23:29] Numerology and psychic abilities [27:19] What information can be taken from numerology? [31:07] Numerology based on names [36:19] Does age matter in numerology? [39:50] How to calculate the personal year number   Resources: Email: intuitivenumbers@gmail.com   Connect with Jamie and Maggie! Website: www.psychicevolution.net JOIN THE EVOLUTION in the Psychic Evolution FREE Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/PsychicEvolution Become an Inner Eye Member: https://psychicevolution.supercast.tech/  

On this episode of the William B. Henry Experience Podcast, Dr. Stefani Hicswa, Chancellor of Montana State University Billings, joins William in the studio! She is passionate about our community and educating our future decision makers. Listen to the cutting edge updates happening at the college and the difference it's making in our students lives. This episode is sponsored by the Billings Chamber of Commerce. Visit billingschamber.com to learn how to join and get involved in your community. 

Your marketing team. Where would your company be without them? Where would you? A good marketing team is made up of a diverse group of people with a variety of talents, soft skills, expertise, and an X factor which, for your vision, only you can define. How do you find the right people, assimilate them into your culture, and keep them motivated to perform their best work? About Our Guest   Tarah Neujahr Bryan, MAJMC, joined Health Catalyst in 2013 and has served as Editorial Director and Vice President of Marketing; she is currently the Senior Vice President of Marketing and a member of the Health Catalyst leadership team. She brings a breadth of marketing and communications experience to her current role. Prior to joining Health Catalyst, Tarah served as the Marketing Communications Director and Foundation Executive Director at a community hospital, managed at an advertising agency, was the Editor and Operations Manager at an archaeology firm, and provided triage assistance and patient admissions at a Level-II Trauma Center. She has a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Nebraska and a Bachelor of Arts from Montana State University-Billings. Tarah volunteers with Intermountain Therapy Animals and has done pro-bono communications work for the American Cancer Society, Wings Cancer Foundation, and many other non-profit organizations. Show Notes A Quick History of HealthCatalyst's Growth: 2008: Founded Funding Rounds Jan 8, 2013, Series B Mar 1, 2013, Series B Jan 27, 2014, Series C Mar 17, 2015, Series D Feb 29, 2016, Series E Oct 13, 2017, Series E Feb 8, 2019, Debt Financing Feb 8, 2019, Series F Jun 1, 2019, Venture Round 2013: Content Marketing Began 2015: "Practiced being Public" 2019: IPO We keep education of the industry and ensuring good care at the forefront of our mission. Our mission is to transform healthcare. And for us, that means partnerships. We produce educational pieces with customers and peers. We explore partnerships wherever our technology can actually work with another. —Tarah Neujahr Bryan Building a Rock Star Marketing Team Kill the silos. Because silos can kill you. Tarah knocked down as many as she could and moved the culture to think of marketing initiatives. as an integrated effort. Build working groups. HealthCatalyst has six teams: Marketing Operations: Tech Stack and Analytics Marketing Response: Inbound Digital Marketing: Website, social, content, and design Field Marketing: Sales enablement Business Unit: Events including their user conference, Healthcare Analytics Summit Communications Team: PR, media relations, investor relations Create layers of communication—weekly stand-ups with team leads and then weekly working group stand-ups as well. Create a framework for transparency and idea-swapping. Tarah uses the process of "Thorn, Bud, Rose" which has been used by everyone from sororities to family dinner tables to unpack what's behind the scenes. This process has given her team new places of connection and members of the team relate better to one another and find ways to support and encourage each other throughout each week. She equates the words as follows: Thorn: One thing that sucks about your week Bud: One thing that you're learning about Rose: One thing you're excited about Deploy the right tech stack Salesforce and Pardot Visible - attribution and following the buyer journey Basecamp - Team communication Smartsheet - Triblio - ABM Data visualization using HealthCatalyst's own tools The three most important aspects Tarah looks for. innew team members are smart, hard-working, and humble. Internal marketing is almost as important as external marketing. — Tarah Neujahr Bryan Links Mentioned on This Episode Some of the 260 case studies Tarah referred to: Analytics Enables Identification of Opportunities to Improve Value and Accountable Care Organization Performance Quality Improvement in Healthcare: An ACO Palliative Care Case Study Changing Healthcare Using Data: A Case Study of One Small Health System's Odyssey To Achieve Material Improvements Job openings at HealthCatalyst Article by Tarah: COVID-19 Data and Analytics: Survey Reveals Long- and Short-Term Healthcare Industry Impact 20 Reasons Why Virtual Events are Better than Live

Dr. Lisa Jellum pops into the pod to discuss how her studies in leadership apply to our general health and fitness. We face decisions each day that presents an opportunity for us to grow as leaders and one of those decisions is taking care of our health. Pop into our pod!Dr. Lisa Jellum is an Associate Professor of Health Science at Georgia Highlands, The college that has a bachelor's in Health and Human Performance, a Master's degree in Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Management from Montana State University- Billings. Doctorate in Education from the University of West Georgia, Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning from Georgia Southern University, Graduate Certificate in Public Health from Augusta University (anticipated), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS), USAW L1, USAW L2.

Over the last few days, Montana State University in Bozeman, University of Montana and Montana State University-Billings each dropped their mask requirements. The three universities are now recommending unvaccinated people wear masks.

LISTEN FIRST MONTANA Listen first. It is what all great leaders do. Episode 13: Misty Kuhl In this episode, Chantel visits with Misty Kuhl, newly appointed as the Director of Indian Affairs for Governor Gianforte. Misty shares her lifelong work to support education and economic opportunity for Montana’s Indigenous populations. Chantel Schieffer Host Chantel, Class of 2010 and Masters Class 2019 alumna, is also our President & CEO. An occasional host, she brings to Listen First Montana a deep knowledge of our alumni and the many ways they work to build a better Montana. Misty Kuhl Guest Misty was born in Havre and is a member the Fort Belknap Indian Community. As a first generation college graduate, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services (Cum Laude) from Montana State University-Billings. Misty spent several years working with tribal communities in New Mexico as a probation officer, and then nationally as a Director with the Native American Alliance Foundation. Following her work with NAAF, she lived out her love for the outdoors and was an outdoor guide for several years, eventually taking over Outdoor Programs for Kirtland Air Force Base. She especially loves paddling whitewater and trail running. Misty is a champion for diversity in outdoor recreation and loves helping people get outside. Entrepreneurship opportunities in the outdoor industry brought her “home” to Montana. Being back in Montana ignited a renewed passion for serving Indian Country. Previous to her current role as Director of Indian Affairs for Governor Gianforte, Misty was the Coordinator for Native American Programming and Outreach at Rocky Mountain College, and before that she served as Tribal Liaison and Field Representative for then-Congressman Gianforte. Misty lives in the Billings area with her husband Matthew.

 Dr. Stacy Klippenstein is the President of Mohave Community College (MCC). Prior to joining Mohave Community College, Dr. Klippenstein served as the President of Miles Community College (Miles City, Montana) from January 2014 – June 14, 2019. Previously, Dr. Klippenstein served as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Montana State University Billings, which includes the City College, a two-year technical college. From this experience, Dr. Klippenstein became passionate about two-year education and helping students attain industry recognized credentials, certificates, and two-year degrees. He knows that a college education can transform the lives of so many and a community college contributes to the economic growth of any small, rural community.  Prior to his time at Montana State University Billings, Dr. Klippenstein served as the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Housing and New Student Programs at Central Washington University. He has also worked at Texas Tech University and Northern Arizona University in various capacities. He received a bachelor's and master's degree from Eastern Montana College (now Montana State University Billings) and a doctorate in higher education leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Klippenstein also serves as a Senior Associate Consultant for the Strategic Enrollment Planning division of Ruffalo Noel Levitz. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Klippenstein served as an instructor for many first-year experience, student leadership, psychology, and graduate courses.  Dr. Klippenstein is married to Carrie Klippenstein and has two sons, Steven and Ty. Both are successful college graduates. In his spare time, Dr. Klippenstein enjoys a round of golf, spending time outdoors, traveling with Carrie, and spending time with friends and family.    

What sort of future of lies ahead for Montana State University Billings? How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected their recent initiatives and plans? Listen to this edition of Voices EDU ... Read more

Good Morning it's Saturday March 6th,, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - Following a Washington State Supreme court decision that struck down a drug possession law, police in Chelan and Douglas counties have stopped making arrests for simple possession of illegal drugs.   This episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   -   Now our feature story...   A Washington State Supreme Court decision striking down a drug possession law is having a big and immediate impact on police investigations and court cases.   Police in Chelan and Douglas counties have stopped making arrests for simple possession of illegal drugs. Thousands of court cases will have to be reexamined and, in many instances, dismissed, along with other ramifications.   Five of the Supreme Court's nine justices struck down the law on February 25th. Why? Because the law did not require prosecutors to prove that the defendants knowingly possessed illegal drugs.   The ruling came after the Supreme Court heard the case of Shannon Blake, a Spokane woman who was found in possession of methamphetamine after she was given a pair of jeans by a friend. She was unaware there was meth in the pocket.   The ruling does not decriminalize illegal drugs — that's a decision made only by state legislators — but it has left a loophole in state law. Right now, it's not illegal to possess hard drugs.   In the meantime, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Wenatchee Police Department and East Wenatchee Police Department are not arresting people for unlawful possession. Since 1981 Washington has been a “strict liability” state in regard to drug possession. That essentially meant it didn't matter whether a defendant knew they possessed drugs. And Washington was actually the only state in the country that did not require prosecutors prove a defendant knowingly possessed the illegal drugs.   Now, several officials in the local law and justice community said that the loophole could be closed if lawmakers add an element that requires prosecutors prove knowing, intentional possession.   Chelan County Superior Court Judge Lesley Allan said that there's a big impact from the decision in a lot of different areas. Allan thinks everyone's still figuring out and realizing all the different ways that the decision is going to require different kinds of actions by the court.   She also noted that assuming the decision stands as written, then all pending cases with unlawful possession charges will be dismissed and any defendants held in custody solely for an unlawful possession charge will be released.   Defense attorney Jeremy Ford, who leads the Counsel for Defense of Chelan County, estimated the number of cases affected by the change to be in the thousands.   And last Thursday and Friday alone more than 30 unlawful possession cases were dismissed in Chelan County Superior Court.    Allan also discussed other collateral consequences. For instance, people who've completed a jail or prison sentence for unlawful possession may want the conviction removed from their record so they regain rights lost due to a felony conviction.   Even further down the rabbit hole comes the question of whether court costs and fines paid to the county and state as part of an unlawful possession conviction will need to be reimbursed. The absence of an unlawful possession statute also applies to juveniles.   Allan said that of course, juveniles can't possess marijuana or alcohol … but now they may in fact be able to legally possess cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin.  Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett was unhappy with the Supreme Court's decision and is exploring the feasibility of adding a county ordinance that would make possessing illegal drugs a gross misdemeanor.   He said he'd like to see lawmakers add the term “knowingly” to the now former unlawful possession statute.   To stay up to date on this story, and to learn more, visit us at wenatcheeworld.com   - Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com --   Next, our weekly profile of one of the World's 30 Under 35 award recipients.    Today, we're highlighting Jennifer Smith, Co-owner and performance enhancement coach at Actualize Sports & Fitness   Jennifer Smith, “a Wenatchee girl born and bred,” headed for Montana State University-Billings to play soccer and earn a business degree after graduating high school.   She has an adventurous heart, which she tested by applying for an internship that would lead her to Bangkok, Thailand, where she spent four months working at a cafe with women who were creating a new lifestyle for themselves. After the internship was complete, she returned to the Wenatchee Valley, and found her path through Blaine Davidson, founder of Actualize Sports & Fitness, who had been her athletic trainer through her soccer-playing days.   She told us that Davidson changed her life for the better. Smith wanted to be a positive outlet for young women, just as Davidson was for her. The two ultimately became business partners.   She is now a co-owner at Actualize Sports & Fitness, working as a performance enhancement coach, helping athletes with strength and conditioning, nutrition consulting and life coaching.   Davidson said Smith's work with female youth competitive athletes is where she shines.   When we asked Smith who or what inspires her to be successful she told us that her most obvious answer would be Blaine, her co-owner, saying she couldn't do this without him and that he leads by example to always choose the higher route, the route of honor. The other two people who inspire her to be successful are her parents. The 28 year old wants to be just like them when she grows up.   -   Finally, some local history, Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR [this is pronounced just like neighbor] – INSERT NEW NABUR CLIP   At certain points in the year The Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery has more than 1 million young spring Chinook fingerlings in some of the outside raceways, and ready-to-spawn coho in Icicle Creek and the nearby adult ponds.   This hatchery was the largest in the world when it was built in 1940.    Now, the largest is  Anderson's Minnow Farm outside of Little Rock, Arkansas.    -   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. 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Are you on top of the financial fitness of your farm? For today’s episode, we speak to Michelle Patten of Patten Bookkeeping and Consulting. Michelle Patten is a lover of agriculture and business. She combines her passions through Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting, which profited in the first year and has seen growth each year since. Michelle is a certified “ranch kid” with all the childhood memories of hard work and fun to go along with it. She raises farm-to-table grass fed beef at Fighting Butte Cattle Company with her husband, Matthew. Together, they are always looking for new opportunities to utilize their shared entrepreneurial spirit. Tune in today as we discuss the unsexy yet paramount role bookkeeping and numbers play in running a thriving farm!   You’ll hear: What led Michelle to a farm-related profession 1:21 How farmers should be doing their year end review 2:38  How farmers should deal with 1099 statements 5:29 Why you need to keep the books in order 9:24 How Michelle categorizes income reports 17:52 How often farmers should be tending to their books 20:16 How Michelle categorizes farm funding 21:43 What common questions Michelle gets asked regarding bookkeeping 27:16 What else farmers should be thinking about as they’re starting their farming business 37:55 How much cash reserve farmers should keep set aside for their business 39:28 What advice Michelle has for farmers who are frightened by the numbers 42:14   About the Guest:Michelle Patten is a lover of agriculture and business. She combines her passions through Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting. As a six-figure earner, Michelle knows how to grow a business in a way that ensures profitability. Michelle is a certified “ranch kid” with all the childhood memories of hard work and fun to go along with it.  She raises farm-to-table grass fed beef at Fighting Butte Cattle Company with her husband, Matthew. Together, they are always looking for new opportunities to utilize their shared entrepreneurial spirit.  Michelle has created a proven system to generate profitability and growth for agribusinesses. Together, Michelle and her clients collaborate to build a legacy for future generations. She has worked with farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners throughout the United States and Canada. Michelle has been featured in several podcasts and newspapers, including Working Cows Podcast, Ag State of Mind Podcast, and the Tri-State Livestock News.   Michelle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & Accounting from Montana State University-Billings, where she graduated Cum Laude. She is a Certified QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor. She also proudly serves on the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Board. Serving her community is very important to Michelle and she is actively involved in the Powder River Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture. Michelle lives on the family ranch in Montana with her husband, Matthew, two daughters, Lillian (4), Abigail (2) and son, Henry (infant).   Resources:Website - https://pattenbookkeeping.com/, https://www.fightingbuttecattle.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pattenbookkeeping Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pattenbookkeeping/ LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/michellepatten https://www.linkedin.com/company/patten-bookkeeping-consulting

The Creation of America's Public LandsGuest: John Clayton, author of "Natural Rivals: John Muir, Gifford Pinchot, and the Creation of America's Public Lands"John Muir advocated for the preservation of nature. Gifford Pinchot was more concerned about sustainability. For this reason, the Founder of the National Parks and the Founder of the U.S. Forest Service are often portrayed as fierce enemies. In reality, although they had different philosophies about land management, each man respected and admired the other. Together they played a vital role in the establishment of national parks and public lands. When the Army Ruled YellowstoneGuest: Thomas Rust, Professor of History at Montana State University Billings, and author of “Watching Over Yellowstone: The US Army's Experience in America's First National Park, 1886–1918”Creating Yellowstone National Park was quite a feat to begin with, but managing and patrolling it was quite another. For 32 years, the US Army protected the park and provided a pattern for the Ranger system. They had to deal with poachers practicing guerrilla warfare, hawkers setting up shop, and even boredom and desertion. 

John Clayton explains the mutual respect that John Muir and Gifford Pinchot held for each other even though they had different ideas on the best way to preserve nature for future generations. Tom Rust, of Montana State University Billings, explains how the Army protected Yellowstone National Park for 32 years.

In this podcast, Patti Philips is joined by Director of Athletics at Montana State University-Billings, Krista Montague. The first female athletic director at MSU-Billings AND at a NCAA institution in the state of Montana, Krista has spent her entire career in athletics supporting and pouring her heart into the community that helped to shape her. We talk about how the journey from staff, to interim AD, to Athletic Director has contributed to her now 22-year career at MSU-Billings. I love this story about Krista’s early introduction to sports – which came when she was able to shadow her grandfather, who chose to coach girls basketball at a time when girls and women were just beginning to have the opportunity to play. Her time at practices, on the bench, and on the bus really shaped her love of the sport, and she went on to earn a scholarship to play at MSU-Billings – and by the way, her daughter plays there now as well! In our conversation, Krista shares her thoughts about how women feel pressured to choose between career and family, but explains that it is possible to have both! We also talked about her leadership philosophy, which includes the importance of being a good listener, meeting people where they are, and setting expectations but then getting out of the way and letting people do their work. There lots of great insights here! I hope you enjoy our conversation and remember; we are Women Leaders! Head to womenleadersincollegesports.org for more about us and to become a member! Follow us at fb.com/WomenLeadersCS, and on Twitter and Instagram @WomenLeadersCS.

Join us as we talk with Tom Rust, a professor at Montana State University Billings, about his new book, "Watching Over Yellowstone: The US Army's Experience in America's First National Park, 1886-1918." We will discuss the book, his thoughts on the symbolism of Yellowstone National Park, and chapter that was left out of the book, and why.

Tom Rust, of Montana State University Billings, shares what it was like for the army to protect Yellowstone National Park for 32 years.

This makes the final and Part 6 of a Mini Series about Dude Ranch Vacations. Here we cover a few of  the amazing Benefits of Solo Travel at a Dude Ranch.Check out our previous episode on safety when traveling solo here:https://bit.ly/39cf4ngThank you again to Bryce Street, the Executive Director of The Dude Ranchers' Association.  https://duderanch.org/Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at https://duderanch.org/ with 97 vetted Dude Ranches that provide an all-inclusive getaway experience for all ages and all kinds of travelers. A Dude Ranch vacation perfectly fits the bill when it comes to finding a way to get out of the house and still protect you and your family from the threat of COVID-19. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or as a family, you will enjoy the wonderful relationship-building a dude ranch offers. Your life will be enhanced by the wonderful staff and guests you'll encounter. It's a great way to get kiddos off of their devices and into something fun, new, and different outdoors. You'll enjoy top-notch cuisine, beautiful scenery, experience western culture, and activities customized just for you. And yes, they do have internet and bathrooms with running water. :) Bryce Street – Bryce was raised between Wyoming and Montana all of her life, spending many years growing up and working on a dude ranch in a small town in Wyoming. Being raised in a family with deep dude ranching roots, she knew this industry would have a great impact on her life. After graduating college from Montana State University Billings, it did not take long for her to find her way into the business side of the industry by coming to work for the Dude Ranchers' Association. Even though she has only been with the Association since May, she has a sound understanding of the DRA's 100+ ranches and the dude ranching industry as a whole.Video: "We all ride together" The Dude Ranch Foundation is committed to preserving the way of the real west and the role dude ranches have played over the years. Click here to find out more.Thanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and Twitter.#thesolotraveler, #travelingsolo, #travelalone, #travelsafety, #travelpodcast, #duderanch, @duderanchers, @duderanchvacations, #duderanchers, #duderanchvacations, #DudeRanchVacay, #familyvacay, #travelingsolo, #covidtravel, #covidtravel2020, #travelupdate, #travelupdates, #Alexa, #planning, #plan, #planahead, #summervacay, #vacaytips, #vacayUSA, #COVID19, #tourism, #getaway,  #quarantine, #quarantinelife, #stayathome, #cabinfever, #livemusic, #journey, #roam, #loghouse, #Loghouses, #Horses, #Horsebackriding, #ridinghorseback, #thingstodo, #stuckathome, #onthego, #on-the-go, #designyourlife, #LoveyourLife, @alexajamesmusic, @rorypartin, #travel, #minimalism, #essentialism, 

Wanna Know What to Pack for your Dude Ranch Adventure? Check out this episode and click on this link to get all the 411. https://duderanch.org/about/what-should-i-bringhttps://duderanch.org/Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at https://duderanch.org/ with 97 vetted Dude Ranches that provide an all-inclusive getaway experience for all ages and all kinds of travelers. A Dude Ranch vacation perfectly fits the bill when it comes to finding a way to get out of the house and still protect you and your family from the threat of COVID-19. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or as a family, you will enjoy the wonderful relationship-building a dude ranch offers. Your life will be enhanced by the wonderful staff and guests you'll encounter. It's a great way to get kiddos off of their devices and into something fun, new, and different outdoors. You'll enjoy top-notch cuisine, beautiful scenery, experience western culture, and activities customized just for you. And yes, they do have internet and bathrooms with running water. :) Bryce Street – Bryce was raised between Wyoming and Montana all of her life, spending many years growing up and working on a dude ranch in a small town in Wyoming. Being raised in a family with deep dude ranching roots, she knew this industry would have a great impact on her life. After graduating college from Montana State University Billings, it did not take long for her to find her way into the business side of the industry by coming to work for the Dude Ranchers' Association. Even though she has only been with the Association since May, she has a sound understanding of the DRA's 100+ ranches and the dude ranching industry as a whole.Video: "We all ride together" The Dude Ranch Foundation is committed to preserving the way of the real west and the role dude ranches have played over the years. Click here to find out more.Thanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and Twitter.#travelpodcast, #duderanch, @duderanchers, @duderanchvacations, #duderanchers, #duderanchvacations, #DudeRanchVacay, #familyvacay, #travelingsolo, #covidtravel, #covidtravel2020, #travelupdate, #travelupdates, #Alexa, #planning, #plan, #planahead, #summervacay, #vacaytips, #vacayUSA, #COVID19, #tourism, #getaway,  #quarantine, #quarantinelife, #stayathome, #cabinfever, #livemusic, #journey, #roam, #loghouse, #Loghouses, #Horses, #Horsebackriding, #ridinghorseback, #thingstodo,  #stuckathome, #onthego, #on-the-go, #designyourlife, #LoveyourLife, @alexajamesmusic, @rorypartin, #travel, #minimalism, #essentialism, #onething, #focus, #getitdone, #thesimplelife, #youcandoit, #youcandothis, #motivation, #inspiration, #inspired, #worklifebalance, #vacation, #cattle, #cabins, #outdoors, #outdooradventures, #familyadventures, #familyoutdooradventures, #packing, #suitcase, #planningfortravel, #travelplans

We had so much fun in this episode, speaking with Bryce Street, the Executive Director of The Dude Ranchers' Association. We ended up having so many questions, that this episode is Part 2 of several. https://duderanch.org/Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at https://duderanch.org/ with 97 vetted Dude Ranches that provide an all-inclusive getaway experience for all ages and all kinds of travelers. A Dude Ranch vacation perfectly fits the bill when it comes to finding a way to get out of the house and still protect you and your family from the threat of COVID-19. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or as a family, you will enjoy the wonderful relationship-building a dude ranch offers. Your life will be enhanced by the wonderful staff and guests you'll encounter. It's a great way to get kiddos off of their devices and into something fun, new, and different outdoors. You'll enjoy top-notch cuisine, beautiful scenery, experience western culture, and activities customized just for you. And yes, they do have internet and bathrooms with running water. :) Bryce Street – Bryce was raised between Wyoming and Montana all of her life, spending many years growing up and working on a dude ranch in a small town in Wyoming. Being raised in a family with deep dude ranching roots, she knew this industry would have a great impact on her life. After graduating college from Montana State University Billings, it did not take long for her to find her way into the business side of the industry by coming to work for the Dude Ranchers' Association. Even though she has only been with the Association since May, she has a sound understanding of the DRA's 100+ ranches and the dude ranching industry as a whole.Video: "We all ride together" The Dude Ranch Foundation is committed to preserving the way of the real west and the role dude ranches have played over the years. Click here to find out more.Thanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and Twitter.#travelpodcast, #duderanch, @duderanchers, @duderanchvacations, #duderanchers, #duderanchvacations, #DudeRanchVacay, #familyvacay, #travelingsolo, #covidtravel, #covidtravel2020, #travelupdate, #travelupdates, #Alexa, #planning, #plan, #planahead, #summervacay, #vacaytips, #vacayUSA, #COVID19, #tourism, #getaway,  #quarantine, #quarantinelife, #stayathome, #cabinfever, #livemusic, #journey, #roam, #loghouse, #Loghouses, #Horses, #Horsebackriding, #ridinghorseback, #thingstodo,  #stuckathome, #onthego, #on-the-go, #designyourlife, #LoveyourLife, @alexajamesmusic, @rorypartin, #travel, #minimalism, #essentialism, #onething, #focus, #getitdone, #thesimplelife, #youcandoit, #youcandothis, #motivation, #inspiration, #inspired, #worklifebalance, #vacation, #cattle, #cabins, #outdoors, #outdooradventures, #familyadventures, #familyoutdooradventures, 

We had so much fun in this episode, speaking with Bryce Street, the Executive Director of The Dude Ranchers' Association. We ended up having so many questions, that this episode is Part 3 of several. https://duderanch.org/Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at https://duderanch.org/ with 97 vetted Dude Ranches that provide an all-inclusive getaway experience for all ages and all kinds of travelers. A Dude Ranch vacation perfectly fits the bill when it comes to finding a way to get out of the house and still protect you and your family from the threat of COVID-19. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or as a family, you will enjoy the wonderful relationship-building a dude ranch offers. Your life will be enhanced by the wonderful staff and guests you'll encounter. It's a great way to get kiddos off of their devices and into something fun, new, and different outdoors. You'll enjoy top-notch cuisine, beautiful scenery, experience western culture, and activities customized just for you. And yes, they do have internet and bathrooms with running water. :) Bryce Street – Bryce was raised between Wyoming and Montana all of her life, spending many years growing up and working on a dude ranch in a small town in Wyoming. Being raised in a family with deep dude ranching roots, she knew this industry would have a great impact on her life. After graduating college from Montana State University Billings, it did not take long for her to find her way into the business side of the industry by coming to work for the Dude Ranchers' Association. Even though she has only been with the Association since May, she has a sound understanding of the DRA's 100+ ranches and the dude ranching industry as a whole.Video: "We all ride together" The Dude Ranch Foundation is committed to preserving the way of the real west and the role dude ranches have played over the years. Click here to find out more.Thank you to The Family Travel Association who introduced us to Bryce through their podcast  "Family Travel Radio" hosted by Aaron Schlein (learn more in our show notes from our previous episode).Thanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and Twitter.#travelpodcast, #backtotravel, #duderanch, @duderanchers, @duderanchvacations, #duderanchers, #duderanchvacations, #DudeRanchVacay, #familyvacay, #travelingsolo, #covidtravel, #covidtravel2020, #travelupdate, #travelupdates, #Alexa, #planning, #plan, #planahead, #summervacay, #vacaytips, #vacayUSA, #COVID19, #tourism, #getaway,  #quarantine, #quarantinelife, #stayathome, #cabinfever, #livemusic, #journey, #roam, #loghouse, #Loghouses, #Horses, #Horsebackriding, #ridinghorseback, #thingstodo,  #stuckathome, #onthego, #on-the-go, #designyourlife, #LoveyourLife, @alexajamesmusic, @rorypartin, #travel, #minimalism, #essentialism, #onething, #focus, #getitdone, #thesimplelife, #youcandoit, #youcandothis, @Travadventure, @TravelandAdventureShow, #highnoonentertainment, #motivation, #inspiration, #inspired, #worklifebalance, #vacation, #cattle, #cabins, #outdoors, #outdooradventures, #familyadventures, #familyoutdooradventures, 

We had so much fun in this episode, speaking with Bryce Street, the Executive Director of The Dude Ranchers' Association. We ended up having so many questions, that this episode is Part 2 of several. https://duderanch.org/Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at https://duderanch.org/ with 97 vetted Dude Ranches that provide an all-inclusive getaway experience for all ages and all kinds of travelers. A Dude Ranch vacation perfectly fits the bill when it comes to finding a way to get out of the house and still protect you and your family from the threat of COVID-19. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or as a family, you will enjoy the wonderful relationship-building a dude ranch offers. Your life will be enhanced by the wonderful staff and guests you'll encounter. It's a great way to get kiddos off of their devices and into something fun, new, and different outdoors. You'll enjoy top-notch cuisine, beautiful scenery, experience western culture, and activities customized just for you. And yes, they do have internet and bathrooms with running water. :) Bryce Street – Bryce was raised between Wyoming and Montana all of her life, spending many years growing up and working on a dude ranch in a small town in Wyoming. Being raised in a family with deep dude ranching roots, she knew this industry would have a great impact on her life. After graduating college from Montana State University Billings, it did not take long for her to find her way into the business side of the industry by coming to work for the Dude Ranchers' Association. Even though she has only been with the Association since May, she has a sound understanding of the DRA's 100+ ranches and the dude ranching industry as a whole.Video: "We all ride together" The Dude Ranch Foundation is committed to preserving the way of the real west and the role dude ranches have played over the years. Click here to find out more.Thank you to The Family Travel Association who introduced us to Bryce through their podcast  "Family Travel Radio" hosted by Aaron Schlein (learn more in our show notes from our previous episode).Thanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and Twitter.#travelpodcast, #duderanch, @duderanchers, @duderanchvacations, #duderanchers, #duderanchvacations, #DudeRanchVacay, #familyvacay, #travelingsolo, #covidtravel, #covidtravel2020, #travelupdate, #travelupdates, #Alexa, #planning, #plan, #planahead, #summervacay, #vacaytips, #vacayUSA, #COVID19, #tourism, #getaway,  #quarantine, #quarantinelife, #stayathome, #cabinfever, #livemusic, #journey, #roam, #loghouse, #Loghouses, #Horses, #Horsebackriding, #ridinghorseback, #thingstodo,  #stuckathome, #onthego, #on-the-go, #designyourlife, #LoveyourLife, @alexajamesmusic, @rorypartin, #travel, #minimalism, #essentialism, #onething, #focus, #getitdone, #thesimplelife, #youcandoit, #youcandothis, #motivation, #inspiration, #inspired, #worklifebalance, #vacation, #cattle, #cabins, #outdoors, #outdooradventures, #familyadventures, #familyoutdooradventures, 

“Blended” approaches to teaching and learning (sometimes also called “hybrid”) combine in-class discussion and activities with a substantial proportion of online course delivery. Done well, blended courses can combine the best of online and on-campus pedagogy, improve student learning outcomes, provide flexibility for non-traditional students, and even save institutions on classroom space and operating costs. To really maximize flexibility for students, about a dozen institutions are pilot-testing “HyFlex” courses, which allow students to seamlessly shift between attending class in person, joining in synchronously online, or catching the class asynchronously later – and they can change their mind, fluidly, from day to day. HyFlex courses might just be the best way to ensure academic continuity in the face of campus disruptions, whether floods, wildfires, earthquakes, or even… global pandemics. This week, Ken Steele sits down (via Zoom) with Dr Jenni Hayman, Chair of Teaching & Learning at Cambrian College (in Sudbury Ontario), to learn more.   The goal of HyFlex course design is to give students access to equivalent learning experiences, whether in-person, synchronous or asynchronous. There are “affordances” to each mode of delivery: in-person and synchronous learning provides immediacy, access to body language and conversational interaction. Asynchronous learning allows students to pace themselves, reflect more, and participate online if they are uncomfortable doing so in class. Giving students choices allows them to accommodate changing life needs, from work or childcare responsibilities to inclement weather or self-isolation. Choice also helps motivate adult learners, empowering them and engaging them more.   Hyflex learning design starts with learning outcomes, with thought to encouraging active learning and authentic assessment. Only then does the HyFlex teacher start to think about technology and delivery modes, and the different activities that can happen in different spaces. How live on-campus students interact with online students depends on the approach of the faculty member, who needs to juggle the needs of three audiences simultaneously. At a minimum, all the students will share an asynchronous LMS shell, and ideally the students will support each other and help each other learn. “Leveraging the learners is where the gold is,” Jenni observes.   The challenge for faculty developing and delivering effective HyFlex courses is (naturally) finding enough time for planning, for the technology learning curve, and for maximizing use of the LMS.  Hyflex takes as least as much time and effort to plan as a fully asynchronous online course. Jenni is really appreciative of the Cambrian faculty members who have been partnering with the Teaching & Learning Innovation Hub, who are open-minded and eager experimenters with pedagogy like HyFlex.   HyFlex is still a relatively new delivery method. In addition to Cambrian, there are 8 US institutions pioneering HyFlex: Ohio State University, University of Denver (University College), University of Michigan, Montana State University Billings, San Francisco State University, University of St Thomas (Minnesota), and Peirce College (Philadelphia), and Delgado Community College (Louisiana). Internationally, HyFlex is also being used at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium.   At Cambrian, 3 of the 4 HyFlex programs are graduate certificates, which appeal both to working Canadians and to international students. (The former find distance learning more flexible, but immigration requirements demand that the latter study in-person on campus.)   For successful HyFlex delivery, institutions need to think through the learner experience and the experimental mode of teaching, and ensure that there are adequate supports and expertise in place to help faculty and students alike. The most important thing we are learning right now, Jenni observes, is “digital red-lining.” Many community college students do not have access at home to broadband internet or modern computers for effective online learning. Many programs and students at community college also need face-to-face, hands-on vocational learning opportunities. The students will need additional support, encouragement and care to be successful online.   Thank you to Cambrian's marketing office, for providing stock video footage to help illustrate this interview.   An even bigger thank you to University College at the University of Denver, for generously allowing us to use excerpts from their video, "Hyflex Lab at University College," to provide a really helpful look at a HyFlex class in action. (Unfortunately there would be no way to film a class on campus at the moment.) You can see their beautiful 2-minute video at https://youtu.be/zwTdscUPUHo   For the latest emerging trends and bright ideas shaping the future of higher education, subscribe to Ken’s free daily newsletter, the Eduvation Insider, at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/  

“Blended” approaches to teaching and learning (sometimes also called “hybrid”) combine in-class discussion and activities with a substantial proportion of online course delivery. Done well, blended courses can combine the best of online and on-campus pedagogy, improve student learning outcomes, provide flexibility for non-traditional students, and even save institutions on classroom space and operating costs. To really maximize flexibility for students, about a dozen institutions are pilot-testing “HyFlex” courses, which allow students to seamlessly shift between attending class in person, joining in synchronously online, or catching the class asynchronously later – and they can change their mind, fluidly, from day to day. HyFlex courses might just be the best way to ensure academic continuity in the face of campus disruptions, whether floods, wildfires, earthquakes, or even… global pandemics. This week, Ken Steele sits down (via Zoom) with Dr Jenni Hayman, Chair of Teaching & Learning at Cambrian College (in Sudbury Ontario), to learn more.   The goal of HyFlex course design is to give students access to equivalent learning experiences, whether in-person, synchronous or asynchronous. There are “affordances” to each mode of delivery: in-person and synchronous learning provides immediacy, access to body language and conversational interaction. Asynchronous learning allows students to pace themselves, reflect more, and participate online if they are uncomfortable doing so in class. Giving students choices allows them to accommodate changing life needs, from work or childcare responsibilities to inclement weather or self-isolation. Choice also helps motivate adult learners, empowering them and engaging them more.   Hyflex learning design starts with learning outcomes, with thought to encouraging active learning and authentic assessment. Only then does the HyFlex teacher start to think about technology and delivery modes, and the different activities that can happen in different spaces. How live on-campus students interact with online students depends on the approach of the faculty member, who needs to juggle the needs of three audiences simultaneously. At a minimum, all the students will share an asynchronous LMS shell, and ideally the students will support each other and help each other learn. “Leveraging the learners is where the gold is,” Jenni observes.   The challenge for faculty developing and delivering effective HyFlex courses is (naturally) finding enough time for planning, for the technology learning curve, and for maximizing use of the LMS.  Hyflex takes as least as much time and effort to plan as a fully asynchronous online course. Jenni is really appreciative of the Cambrian faculty members who have been partnering with the Teaching & Learning Innovation Hub, who are open-minded and eager experimenters with pedagogy like HyFlex.   HyFlex is still a relatively new delivery method. In addition to Cambrian, there are 8 US institutions pioneering HyFlex: Ohio State University, University of Denver (University College), University of Michigan, Montana State University Billings, San Francisco State University, University of St Thomas (Minnesota), and Peirce College (Philadelphia), and Delgado Community College (Louisiana). Internationally, HyFlex is also being used at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium.   At Cambrian, 3 of the 4 HyFlex programs are graduate certificates, which appeal both to working Canadians and to international students. (The former find distance learning more flexible, but immigration requirements demand that the latter study in-person on campus.)   For successful HyFlex delivery, institutions need to think through the learner experience and the experimental mode of teaching, and ensure that there are adequate supports and expertise in place to help faculty and students alike. The most important thing we are learning right now, Jenni observes, is “digital red-lining.” Many community college students do not have access at home to broadband internet or modern computers for effective online learning. Many programs and students at community college also need face-to-face, hands-on vocational learning opportunities. The students will need additional support, encouragement and care to be successful online.   Thank you to Cambrian's marketing office, for providing stock video footage to help illustrate this interview.   An even bigger thank you to University College at the University of Denver, for generously allowing us to use excerpts from their video, "Hyflex Lab at University College," to provide a really helpful look at a HyFlex class in action. (Unfortunately there would be no way to film a class on campus at the moment.) You can see their beautiful 2-minute video at https://youtu.be/zwTdscUPUHo   For the latest emerging trends and bright ideas shaping the future of higher education, subscribe to Ken’s free daily newsletter, the Eduvation Insider, at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/  

Hosted by the MSUB College Democrats & Northern News Network on the Voices of Montana Podcast Tonight we welcomed Whitney Williams and Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney onto the Northern News Network for the 2020 Democrat Gubernatorial Primary Debate, LIVE from Montana State University Billings in Petro Theater, thanks to the MSUB College Democrats.

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As the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states, the Yellowstone River is a national treasure. Montana State University Billings professor of geography Dr. Susan Gilbertz utilizes historic photographs to illustrate how, over time, the Yellowstone’s channels have meandered, both rejuvenating fisheries and riparian areas and causing erosion, flooding, and decreases in property values.

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This premier episode of the One World Science podcast explores the iconography and ecology of spectacled bears. Elusive and poorly understood -- yet also in conflict with human development -- South America's only native bear species inhabits not just a fragmented range, but also a unique position at the intersection of culture and conservation. Special thanks to all of our guests on this episode: Dr. Thomas Regele, Professor of Modern Languages and Literature at Montana State University-Billings Travis Vineyard, Curator of Animals at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Dr. Isaac Goldstein, Coordinator of the Wildlife Conservation Society‘s Andean Bear Program and co-coordinator of the Andean Bear Conservation Alliance Flynn Vickowski, Fulbright grantee researching bears in Peru. Read her blog at: bearfootperu.wordpress.com Deep gratitude also to: Podington Bear, who provided the wonderful music throughout this episode under Creative Commons licensing (CC BY-NC 3.0) Gretchen Bailey for beautifully playing the quena, a traditional flute of the Andes Katie Corr, Education Specialist at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, for her unflagging support of this project For links to organizations and additional readings, visit our website oneworldscience.org

This Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 82, from March 2012. The original intent of a jury was to keep government tyranny in check. In today's legal system, jurors are rarely told that they have this power. Jason Hartman interviews legal scholar and civil liberties activist, Roger Roots, on the responsibilities of juries and the Constitutional purpose of juries. Roger explains cases of unfair advantage by the U.S. Justice Department, where jurors are often directed and instructed by judges as to what convictions they may bring against a person, without being given the opportunity to review the laws. The full function of the jury is to be a final check and balance on the government legal system. Roger also discusses violations of First Amendment rights, corrupt laws, political involvement in corporations and markets, and how the violations against our First Amendment rights squelches the voice of the people who try to expose corruption. Roger talks about his work with the Fully Informed Jury Association, where he has pushed for legislation in favor of juries being fully informed of their rights and duties and the overturning of various small laws that prevent our legal system from working as our Founding Fathers intended. Dr. Roger Roots is a nationally recognized criminologist, legal scholar and civil liberties activist. He is active in libertarian politics, and in the promotion of a freer, fairer and more just world. He is the author of more than two dozen noteworthy scholarly articles, and some of his research has been relied on by federal courts. He is an advocate for the rights of the disenfranchised, the downtrodden and the politically estranged. In recent years, Roots has focused his work and advocacy on three areas: the fully informed jury movement, the reestablishment of Fourth Amendment protections and the establishment of a fair and equal court system for all participants. Roots has has published an important article on the lopsided procedural rules of the federal court system, “Unfair Rules of Procedure: Why Does the Government Get More Time?” which appeared in The American Journal of Trial Advocacy in 2010. He has applied for two major research grants to continue and pursue this research, and he hopes to secure research funding to pursue this research in the near future. In 2011, Roots initiated a formal request to U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts, chair of the United States Judicial Conference, in the hopes that certain unfair advantages for the U.S. Justice Department can be removed from the Federal Rules of court procedure. This work is ongoing. Roots has argued that various filing requirement disparities in the Federal Rules of Civil, Appellate and Supreme Court Procedure give an unfair advantage to the U.S. Justice Department in civil and criminal litigation, and that this advantage is compounded over time. This advantage places the poor and minorities in an especially disadvantaged position. Roots has presented academic papers on the topic before the Law and Society Association national conference and the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology. During the 2011 Montana legislative session, Roots coauthored legislation that became House Bill 332, introduced by Representative Bob Wagner, to require Montana judges to fully inform juries of their absolute right to acquit and to determine the law in jury trials. The legislation did not get out of the House Judiciary Committee, but Roots has redrafted a proposed bill for the 2013 Legislative Session. Roots has also coauthored and sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment in Montana requiring juries in criminal trials be instructed regarding their power to review the law. On May 26, 2011, the Montana Secretary of State approved the proposed constitutional amendment (CI-107) for circulation as a ballot initiative. Dr. Roots is a member of the Board of Advisers of the Fully Informed Jury Association (www.FIJA.org), America's oldest and largest educational organization solely dedicated to informing jurors and potential jurors of their lawful heritage, purpose and powers. Roots was a featured speaker at the 2008 Libertarian Party National Convention in Denver, Colorado regarding fully informed juries. He has been interviewed by The Orlando Sentinel and other publications regarding the rights and powers of juries. In February, 2011, he addressed a packed crowd at the New York City Junto Meeting at the Great Society Library in Manhattan, along with Professor Julian Heicklen, America's foremost street advocate for fully informed juries. In recent years, Roots has studied the origins of search-and-seizure protections and has launched a long-term research project into the original intent behind the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment. In 2009, Roots published a major article on the subject, “The Originalist Case For the Fourth Amendment Exclusionary Rule,” Gonzaga Law Review, Vol. 45, pp. 1-66. The article has been the topic of academic discussions on the Volokh Conspiracy and other venues. Roots is currently engaged in research into the provenance of certain Founding-Era British books and pamphlets held in American rare book libraries. In 2010, Roots was awarded a research grant from the New York Institute of Technology to continue this research. This research focuses on the question of whether any of America's Constitutional Framers owned or had access to these pamphlets prior to the drafting and ratification of the Fourth Amendment. (The larger research question is whether pre-Framing discussions of (what became) the Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule in British pamphlets were read or discussed by America's Founding Fathers. Dr. Roger Roots has also taught criminal justice and sociology classes at the college level, a pursuit he greatly enjoys. He especially enjoys teaching legal history and constitutional criminal procedure. Although he began his adult life as a high school dropout and an ex-convict, he now holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology from Montana State University—Billings, a Masters degree in Criminal Justice Science from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, a law degree from Roger Williams University, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Roots was an honor student throughout higher education, and kept a Deans Scholarship in all three years of law school. On two occasions, he entered and won national legal writing competitions. His mentor at UNLV was the great Las Vegas gambling researcher Frederick Preston, who founded the doctoral program in Sociology at UNLV. His outside dissertation advisor was none other than Hans-Hermann Hoppe, the great libertarian economist and author of the landmark book, Democracy: The God That Failed who inherited the Murray Rothbard professorship at UNLV. As an attorney Roger Roots has worked on a variety of civil and criminal cases. He is the only lawyer in the history of the U.S. 8th Circuit to ever overturn a conviction on venue grounds. United States v. Stanko, 528 F.3d 581, 584 (8th Cir. 2008). Here is the winning brief. Roots has also worked on litigation concerning America's lost legacy of grand jury oversight, a topic he has studied and written about on numerous occasions. Roots' legal scholarship has been cited in the Harvard Law Review and the Yale Law Journal and been relied on by courts across the United States. (See, e.g., Baur v. Veneman, 352 F.3d 625 (2d Cir. 2003); United States v. Marcucci, 299 F.3d 1156, 1162 (9th Cir. 2002); United States v. Holmstrom, 246 F.Supp.2d 1101, 1110 (E.D.Wash. 2003)). Roots is an infrequent blogger for some of America's premier libertarian websites, including Lewrockwell.com and Nolanchart.com. He was a featured speaker at the 2002 Nevada State Libertarian Party Convention and at the 2008 National Libertarian Party Convention in Denver, Colorado. He has also spoken before the Austrian Scholars Convention of the Ludwig Von Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Roots is a founding member of the Wall of Tolerance, co-founded by Rosa Parks, whose courageous stand against authoritarian government in 1955 showed millions of others how to resist government by simply saying no.

In this Art Museum Encounter podcast, award winning wood sculptor Alan Newberg engages in a fascinating and insightful conversation with Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Chief Curator Greg Robinson. Listen here as Alan describes the process wherein he creates the large wood sculptures currently on exhibit at the museum. His solo show, on display in the Jon and Lillian Lovelace gallery on the Museum's first floor, includes a variety of Newberg's recent abstract pieces. Especially notable is the nine foot “God of Black Holes:  Up Looks Down” in the main window of the museum.   In this interview, Alan talks about his inspiration for that piece as well as many others, most of which have been carved from a single piece of wood.  Newberg, whose interest in wood began as a boy working in the family lumber mill, also tells us about his mentors: those artists who have inspired him over his long career. A founding member of the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, Newberg is the lead organizer of the CVG (Collective Visions Gallery) Show, a juried art competition in Washington State, now in its 10th year. His award-winning work has been exhibited widely and is included in numerous museum, corporate and private collections. Prior to moving to Kitsap in 1989, he was a Professor of Art and Department Chair at Montana State University Billings. Newberg has three degrees in studio art, a BA from the University of Sioux Falls, an MA from the University of Wyoming and an MFA from the University of Oregon. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

In this Art Museum Encounter podcast, award winning wood sculptor Alan Newberg engages in a fascinating and insightful conversation with Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Chief Curator Greg Robinson. Listen here as Alan describes the process wherein he creates the large wood sculptures currently on exhibit at the museum. His solo show, on display in the Jon and Lillian Lovelace gallery on the Museum's first floor, includes a variety of Newberg's recent abstract pieces. Especially notable is the nine foot “God of Black Holes:  Up Looks Down” in the main window of the museum.   In this interview, Alan talks about his inspiration for that piece as well as many others, most of which have been carved from a single piece of wood.  Newberg, whose interest in wood began as a boy working in the family lumber mill, also tells us about his mentors: those artists who have inspired him over his long career. A founding member of the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, Newberg is the lead organizer of the CVG (Collective Visions Gallery) Show, a juried art competition in Washington State, now in its 10th year. His award-winning work has been exhibited widely and is included in numerous museum, corporate and private collections. Prior to moving to Kitsap in 1989, he was a Professor of Art and Department Chair at Montana State University Billings. Newberg has three degrees in studio art, a BA from the University of Sioux Falls, an MA from the University of Wyoming and an MFA from the University of Oregon. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

A little about our guests. TERRY ANDERSON Terry is a native of Billings, MT and now resides in Tempe, AZ. The cold weather finally took its toll, and like so many others he made a move to the Land of the Sun. Terry attended the University of Montana (GO GRIZ) and Montana State University – Billings. He sold Real Estate for 20 years in Montana and brings to the table a wealth of experience in the art of negotiating contracts and helping buyers and sellers think outside the box. LORI ZURCHER Lori is originally from Iowa with intermittent stops in Phoenix, AZ and Billings, MT. She now resides in Tempe, AZ. Lori has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Lori is the ultimate professional, and she brings a passion to the Real Estate profession not often seen. She loves showing homes. It’s like shopping on a really big scale. They are spousal equivalents, the older, politically correct term for “shacking up.” A little about their business. Terry and Lori have over 25 years’ experience in the real estate industry. They specialize in luxury properties. Lori loves working with the buyer and Terry’s strength lies with helping sellers prepare and sell their home. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) In the beginning, if you aren’t sure what your strengths and weaknesses are, try a little of everything. Keep coming together, inform each other of the results and figure out what each of you are strong in, weak in and make sure all points are covered by the best person to do it. Reading Material Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly The Red Zone – Investing in Modern Day RussiaThe Alchemy – Paul Coelho Get in Touch with Our Guests www.azarizonarealty.com 350 E Elliot Rd. Chandler, AZ 85255 Office:  (480) 346-4111 Terry Cell: (480) 639-8567