Podcasts about Northern Illinois University

Dr. David J. Gunkel, Distinguished Research Professor, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Chair – Department of Communication, Northern Illinois University, joins John Williams to talk about AI generated music, what the AI landscape in the arts is like right now, how human artists are using AI in their music, the ethical problems that come with AI, who […]

Dr. David J. Gunkel, Distinguished Research Professor, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Chair – Department of Communication, Northern Illinois University, joins John Williams to talk about AI generated music, what the AI landscape in the arts is like right now, how human artists are using AI in their music, the ethical problems that come with AI, who […]

On Teachers' Lounge, it's Ann Montzka Smelser.She's the Director of the Suzuki Strings Program at Northern Illinois University.Ann's a practitioner of what's called “the Suzuki method of music learning.” It's based on the idea that music talent isn't inherent, it's something that's nurtured through positive encouragement.

Dr. David J. Gunkel, Distinguished Research Professor, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Chair – Department of Communication, Northern Illinois University, joins John Williams to talk about AI generated music, what the AI landscape in the arts is like right now, how human artists are using AI in their music, the ethical problems that come with AI, who […]

Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, talks with Sam Schroeder, a mechanical engineering student at Northern Illinois University, and Corey Dahlberg, a mechanical design engineer at Sloan Valve Company and SME Chapter 5 director. Together, they share insights from the SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program.

Today's episode is about the Constitution. It's a clear-eyed assessment of the assaults on it by the Trump administration, and a deep discussion of how we should think about constitutional interpretation and constitutional defense. Things aren't good. There's no denying that.But things also perhaps aren't as bad, at least not yet, as the most shrill of the doomers insist. To dig into all this, I'm joined by Evan Bernick. He's a law professor at Northern Illinois University and has been one of the most thoughtful, persistent, and effective critics of the risible scholarship the Trump administration is using to justify its assault on birthright citizenship.Produced by ⁠Landry Ayres⁠. Podcast art by ⁠Sergio R. M. Duarte⁠. Music by ⁠Kevin MacLeod⁠.

Doug Jeppesen earned a BA in Art History and a BFA in Art with an emphasis in ceramics from the University of Tulsa, and MFA from Northern Illinois University. Specializing in wood firing, Doug's work has appeared in numerous national juried and invitational exhibitions across the United States and he was a panel member during the International Wood Firing Conference hosted by Northern Arizona University, and at the 2nd European Wood Fire Conference hosted by Guladagergaard International Ceramic Research Center in Skaelskor Denmark. https://ThePottersCast.com/1172

University of Tennessee-Knoxville Adjunct Professor of Percussion Mike Mixtacki stops by to talk about his new gig, his many jobs in the college world so far, and connecting to the Eastern Tennessee percussion community (02:10), growing up in Madison (WI), his percussion and piano background, earning his Eagle Scout badge, and playing in lots of bands in his early years (21:15), attending the University of Wisconsin for undergrad and Indiana University for his master's (39:10), working at Northern Illinois University (01:02:50), the University of Texas at San Antonio (01:10:40), his years at Texas Tech University and the importance of having regular life and job discussions with one's partner (01:17:30), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on cooking situations, bad action movies, Star Wars culture, Culver's, current events podcasts, and reflecting on the life of Alan Shinn (01:31:30).Finishing with a Rave on the Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel Wicked (01:57:50).Mike Mixtacki Links:Mike Mixtacki's websiteMike Mixtacki's Innovative Percussion websitePrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Andy Bliss from 2023Erin Walker Bliss from 2024Liam Teague from 2025Sherry Rubins from 2016Ben Wahlund from 2025Lisa Rogers from 2017Alan Shinn from 2021Other Links:Kevin ZetinaKeith BrownRobert ChappellAnthony Di SanzaVicki Jenks“Down with the Sickness” - Disturbed“Psychosocial” - Slipknot“Bacalao Con Pan” - IrakereChucho Valdés Tiny Desk Concert“Quimbara” - Celia Cruz & The Fania All StarsTito Puente on Sesame StreetMichael SpiroBirch Creek Music Performance CenterEugene NovotneyJoe GalvinBrian MuellerSteve HoughtonJamie RyanJesus DiazRaul PinedaEd SmithGraeme FrancisJesse WillisJonathan TomaselloTen Summoners Tales - StingSeverance trailerAndor trailerJason StathamLiam NeesonZero Day trailerCuba and its Music - Ned SubletteCulver'sMehdi Hasan and Mark RuffaloThe Ezra Klein ShowRaves:Wicked - Gregory Maguire

Stephanie welcomes Elizabeth Urbanowitz to discuss how we can equip our children with a biblical understanding of sexuality and gender. Discover the tools you need to disciple your child with purpose and grace! Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design is a thoughtful, timely, and practical resource that will coach you through some of the most foundational conversations you can have with your children. It's more crucial than ever to talk with our children about God's design for sexuality and gender. As our culture's understanding of human identity shifts, Christian parents, grandparents, and mentors are called to be the primary voices shaping the next generation's worldview on these sensitive topics. Ten years ago, few would have imagined discussing sexuality or gender identity with young children. However, today's culture often defines people by their desires and feelings, leading to confusion over what it means to be human. The Christian response is to provide clarity rooted in God's Word—especially around key biblical themes such as being made in God's image (Psalm 139) and understanding redemption through Christ. Elizabeth Urbanowitz emphasizes starting conversations on sexuality and gender with children as young as four or five years old. The earlier parents introduce these topics, the more their children see them as trustworthy “experts” (she calls this the “Founder's Effect”). Just as a child memorizes basic math facts before tackling algebra, simple biblical truths learned early become anchors for discerning truth from cultural messages later in life. Children encounter issues like sexual abuse, pornography, and gender confusion younger than ever. Even adults without children are likely to influence young people as teachers, mentors, or relatives. It's essential to have clear, simple language to explain: Bodies are valuable and designed by God. Private parts deserve protection and privacy. If children disclose uncomfortable experiences, adults should listen, seek understanding, and reinforce these truths with compassion. Elizabeth draws everything back to scripture. The Bible presents God as our Designer, and His design (for our bodies, marriage, sexuality) is the wise and loving blueprint for human flourishing. When addressing hard questions—like same-sex marriage, gender identity, or masturbation—parents are encouraged to reference what God has revealed, not just their opinions. To help children remember key truths, parents can teach simple catechism-like phrases. For example, “Marriage is one man and one woman becoming one flesh for life,” or “God designed us as male or female—God's design is good.” These become invaluable tools when children are confronted with cultural lies. A major point is that kindness doesn't mean agreement. Being compassionate means loving others and telling the truth (not just making them feel good). Children should be taught to respect and care for everyone, including those living differently, without affirming what's unbiblical. For parents of older children or teens, start with prayer, then listen to what they've already learned. Acknowledge any shortcomings, gently offer biblical truths, and focus on building a trusting, ongoing dialogue. God's Word is sufficient for every generation. Parents, family members, and the faith community play vital roles in helping kids navigate a confusing world. Start early, speak simply, root everything in scripture, and model truth with kindness and courage. Take time this week to consider what “building a biblical foundation” practically looks like for the children in your life. What is one conversation you can start, or one phrase you can teach, to prepare them for these challenging but crucial topics? MORE ABOUT “HELPING YOUR KIDS KNOW GOD'S GOOD DESIGN” Discipling Your Child One Conversation at a Time In today's pervasively secular culture, it's more essential than ever to guide your children toward a biblical worldview on all issues―including the complex topics of sexuality and gender. But as a parent, how do you have these discussions in an informed, age-appropriate, and Christ-centered way?  This how-to handbook equips you to talk about sex, gender, and the Bible with children between the ages of 4 and 12 with confidence and nuance. Inside you'll find biblically grounded answers to some of Christian parents' most common questions, including When should I first have the sex talk with my child? How do I explain sexual sin to my child? How do I teach my child to love others without affirming another person's sin? How do I talk with my child about what the Bible teaches about same-sex relationships? How do I handle the fear that I'll have these conversations the wrong way? Discover the tools you need to disciple your child with purpose and grace! Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design is a thoughtful, timely, and practical resource that will coach you through some of the most foundational conversations you can have with your children. MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH URBANOWITZ Elizabeth Urbanowicz is a follower of Jesus Christ who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the Christian worldview. She holds a B.S. from Gordon College in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed. from Northern Illinois University in Literacy Education, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Elizabeth began her professional career as an elementary teacher in a Christian school. Several years into her teaching experience, Elizabeth realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. Elizabeth began searching for curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding any materials that met this need, she began creating a curriculum for her students. Elizabeth first taught Foundation Comparative Worldview Curriculum as an after-school class for third through fifth graders, and the results were incredible! Students were transformed from passive recipients of information to active evaluators of every message they receive. Parents and teachers alike noticed the impact these materials had on students' media consumption, academic achievement, and everyday habits. This transformation lasted beyond the elementary years and guided students' thinking in junior high and beyond. Elizabeth now works full-time on developing comparative worldview and apologetics resources for children. Her goal is to prepare the next generation to be lifelong critical thinkers and, most importantly, lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. https://foundationworldview.com/about/meet-the-founder  We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/372022/link/ Malachi: Messenger to Messiah https://www.podcastics.com/episode/356130/link/ Wisdom from the Book of Proverbs https://www.podcastics.com/episode/324347/link/ Come to the Table | The Feasts Jesus celebrated https://www.podcastics.com/episode/309956/link/ Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Benny Carreon and Dennis Jackson discuss the critical role of data quality in business operations with expert Matt Kroll. They explore how businesses often overlook the importance of clean data, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. The discussion covers the definition of data quality, the impact of AI on data management, and the necessity of establishing effective data processes. The conversation emphasizes that managing and measuring data effectively can lead to deeper insights and operational improvements, ultimately enhancing business success.Matt Kroll is principal and founder of Chalmers St. Consulting. Chalmers St. helps companies achieve their growth potential by aligning their operations with their aspiration and engaging their employees to achieve their full potential. Chalmers St. has return hundreds of thousand to millions of dollars back to client's margins.Matt's formal background is in Industrial Engineering. He earned his bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Northern Illinois University in 1999. He joined Motorola directly after completing college where he earned both his Black Belt and Master Black Certification. In 2009, he earned a Master's in Business Administration from the Chicago Booth School of Business.Continuous improvement has been his passion for over 20 years. As a Master Black Belt, Matt has been responsible for developing improvement programs that deliver millions of dollars in operation efficiencies and revenue enhancement. He has worked in a variety of settings from manufacturing to police departments, to call centers, to healthcare. He has seen firsthand that every environment can benefit from the application of continuous improvement.Matt resides in the far west suburbs of Chicago, USA with his wife and two children. He produces and distributes free content on continuous improvement and looks for opportunities to help other people develop. He believes it is important to be active in the local community. He is President of the Fox Valley Children's Choir and Committee Member for Boy Scout Troop 60 in Geneva. He spends most of his free time with his family.Contact Information:Website: http://www.chalmersst.com/Matt Kroll: mattkroll@chalmersst.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrkroll/Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.groupDennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.comwww.wfhwith2guys.com

Want to move away from 1:1 and build your teaching business? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. "There's this myth that kids learn faster than adults. Research shows it's not true; adults are actually better language learners" - Dr. Karen Lichtman.  Dr. Karen Lichtman recently moved to Binghamton University after ten years training language teachers at Northern Illinois University.  Her research focuses on instructed second language acquisition, including age differences in language learning and implicit vs. explicit language teaching. Karen presents nationally and internationally to audiences of teachers and researchers.   In this episode, we dive into: the bad teaching that exists and how to address it the myth of children learning faster than adults why adults make better language learners why easier materials is almost always better designing a beginner course from scratch balancing implicit & explicit teaching addressing skeptical teachers the role of TPRS in language learning (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling)    FOR MORE FROM KAREN LICHTMAN: 1. Connect on LinkedIn 2. Her website  3. Her publications  4. Her book "Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS): An Input-Based Approach to Second Language Instruction."   Support Teacher Talking Time: Do you help students prepare for the TOEFL test? Check out My Speaking Score - an AI platform with data-driven feedback to help students get 26 on TOEFL speaking. Trusted by over 100,000 TOEFL test takers. My Speaking Score: https://www.myspeakingscore.com/   RESOURCES TO HELP YOU: 1. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business.  2. Subscribe to the LYE YouTube Channel 3. Learn how to monetize your teaching skills with TAP  4. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs.  5. Connect with us on our Substack.

Benny Carreon and Dennis Jackson discuss the critical role of data quality in business operations with expert Matt Kroll. They explore how businesses often overlook the importance of clean data, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. The discussion covers the definition of data quality, the impact of AI on data management, and the necessity of establishing effective data processes. The conversation emphasizes that managing and measuring data effectively can lead to deeper insights and operational improvements, ultimately enhancing business success.Matt Kroll is principal and founder of Chalmers St. Consulting. Chalmers St. helps companies achieve their growth potential by aligning their operations with their aspiration and engaging their employees to achieve their full potential. Chalmers St. has return hundreds of thousand to millions of dollars back to client's margins.Matt's formal background is in Industrial Engineering. He earned his bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Northern Illinois University in 1999. He joined Motorola directly after completing college where he earned both his Black Belt and Master Black Certification. In 2009, he earned a Master's in Business Administration from the Chicago Booth School of Business.Continuous improvement has been his passion for over 20 years. As a Master Black Belt, Matt has been responsible for developing improvement programs that deliver millions of dollars in operation efficiencies and revenue enhancement. He has worked in a variety of settings from manufacturing to police departments, to call centers, to healthcare. He has seen firsthand that every environment can benefit from the application of continuous improvement.Matt resides in the far west suburbs of Chicago, USA with his wife and two children. He produces and distributes free content on continuous improvement and looks for opportunities to help other people develop. He believes it is important to be active in the local community. He is President of the Fox Valley Children's Choir and Committee Member for Boy Scout Troop 60 in Geneva. He spends most of his free time with his family.Contact Information:Website: http://www.chalmersst.com/Matt Kroll: mattkroll@chalmersst.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrkroll/Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.groupDennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.comwww.wfhwith2guys.com

Ep 90: Using Art to Process Climate Anxiety and Loss: Katherine Seichen RosingSummary of the episodeIn this deeply personal conversation, Madison-based artist Katherine Steichen Rosing shares how she uses immersive installations and abstract paintings to explore climate anxiety, environmental loss, and the intricate connections between forests and watersheds. Katherine opens up about processing grief through art—from losing her mother to witnessing climate change's impact on the landscapes she loves. She discusses her journey from childhood camping trips around Lake Superior to creating large-scale installations that examine carbon cycles, water systems, and atmospheric rivers. This episode offers insight into how artists can channel eco-anxiety into meaningful creative work while addressing urgent environmental issues through beauty and immersion.Chapters:• 00:25 - Exploring the Connections Between Art and Nature• 05:26 - The Connection Between Nature and Art• 12:25 - The Interconnectedness of Trees• 13:25 - The Importance of Trees in Urban Life• 22:24 - The Artistic Process: Navigating Uncertainty• 27:46 - The Impact of Climate Spirits on Art• 31:23 - Exploring Residencies and Nature's Influence on Art• 39:30 - Navigating Artistic Challenges• 45:39 - Exploring the Artist's Mind: Decisions and Vulnerability• 49:54 - Environmental Awareness and Individual ActionTopics discussed:Processing personal loss and climate anxiety through environmental artThe deep connections between forests, watersheds, and natural cyclesCreating immersive installations that help viewers experience nature's systemsHow childhood experiences in nature shaped Katherine's artistic practiceThe role of beauty in addressing complex ecological issuesWorking with scientists during artist residencies at Trout Lake and St. Croix WatershedAtmospheric rivers, drought, and changing precipitation patternsTrusting your artistic instincts and working through creative uncertaintyIndividual actions we can take to address climate changeThe interconnectedness of trees and forest ecosystemsAll about Katherine Steichen Rosing:Katherine Steichen Rosing creates immersive installations and intricate abstract paintings that explore environmental processes linking forests and watersheds, including the carbon and water cycles. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States and abroad. She has received numerous grants and awards, including the Forward Art Prize and the Madison Arts Commission/Wisconsin Arts Board Individual Artist Fellowship. She earned an MFA in painting and drawing from Northern Illinois University, taught at universities and colleges in Madison and Chicago, and is represented by Kim Storage Gallery in Milwaukee and Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis.Resources mentioned in this episodeSusan Simard - Researcher studying how trees communicate and interconnect through root systemsTrout Lake Research Station - Artist residency location in northern WisconsinSt. Croix Watershed Research Station - Science-based artist residencyPouch Cove Foundation - Artist residency in Newfoundland, CanadaARC Gallery - Chicago gallery collective that pioneered installation art spacesGreta Thunberg - Climate activist mentioned regarding individual actionUpcoming exhibitionsSolo Exhibition at K. Stecker Gallery, Ripon College, Ripon, WisconsinOpens: October 17, 2025Artist Talk: October 17,...

Brian A. LeeVice President of SalesBL Wealth Management Firm AUM $600M Website https://blwealthmanagement.com/About Brian LeeBrian possesses a unique combination of experience in the public and private sectors. Recognized for integrity, ability to work cross functionally, and being passionate about innovative results and achieving goals. Brian started his career in the Insurance/Financial Services space after a two years graduating from Northern Illinois University. He began his journey at Country Financial in Sales helping middle market clients with insurance and financial planning.Brian possesses a unique combination of experience in the public and private sectors. Recognized for integrity, ability to work cross functionally, and being passionate about innovative results and achieving goals. Brian started his career in the Insurance/Financial Services space after a two years graduating from Northern Illinois University. He began his journey at Country Financial in Sales helping middle market clients with insurance and financial planning.My focus now is helping younger generation with financial planning, understand compounding of investments, saving for the future and providing protection for the unexpected. My work also helps individuals, small business owners plan, save and plan for long-term. Brian is supported with a team of insurance and financial professionals with over 70 years of combine experience to forge strong customer relationships and provide competence and integrity. Brian is a financial advisor representative who is the investment advisor representative at First Advisors National. In a fiduciary capacity, he develops and reviews financial plans for individuals and families. He has a Series 65 and Life and Health license. Brian resides in the Western suburbs of Chicago with his wife, daughter. Brian enjoys outside activities like golfing, boating, snowmobling, socializing with family and friends!

The president of Northern Illinois University discusses how her school is responding to challenges in higher education.

From a one-stoplight town in upstate New York to the bright lights of NCAA Division I basketball, Coach Jacey Brooks has carved her name into the game with heart, hustle, and a vision for greatness. Her rise from a small-town standout to Head Coach of Northern Illinois University's Women's Basketball team is a story of resilience, belief, and relentless drive — the kind of journey that defines SportsLifeTalk's “You Got Next.”Born and raised in Machias, New York, Jacey learned early on what it meant to earn every bucket. Graduating with just 62 classmates, she was a big dreamer in a small town — and basketball was her passport to the world. At Buffalo State College, she became a force to be reckoned with, scoring over 1,200 career points and ranking 16th in rebounds, proving that where you come from doesn't define where you can go.But her real story began after a devastating ACL injury — one that could've ended her playing days. Instead, it opened the door to a new purpose: coaching. That's when she met Coach Jim Crowley, who took a chance on her and gave her a role at St. Bonaventure — a humble $5,000-a-year job that would spark an 18-year career of building, mentoring, and leading. Jacey traded in the jersey for the clipboard and never looked back.At SUNY Cortland, she led her teams to three NCAA Tournament appearances in just three seasons, proving she had the leadership, strategy, and culture to win. Then came another bold leap — stepping away from a head coaching role to serve as Associate Head Coach at Buffalo, where she helped lead the Bulls to a WNIT Championship, knocking off powerhouse programs like Rutgers and Cleveland State along the way.That success caught the eye of Northern Illinois University, and in a whirlwind of interviews and excitement, Jacey was named the 11th head coach in NIU history. “It's surreal,” she said. “I remember walking into the Convocation Center as an opponent. Now I get to make it our home court advantage.”Since that day, she's hit the ground running — building a culture rooted in discipline, energy, and love for the game. “You're going to see a team that plays extremely hard every single night,” she promises. “We're going to compete with passion, grit, and purpose.”With a mix of seasoned veterans, fresh faces, and relentless recruits, Coach Brooks has her sights set on restoring NIU's proud tradition of women's basketball dominance. Her leadership philosophy? Simple: “Winning is hard — but nothing worth having ever comes easy.”Off the court, Jacey is as real as they come — a mentor, motivator, and role model who believes in teaching life through basketball. Whether it's breaking down film, empowering her players to find their voice, or representing women in leadership, she's redefining what it means to be a coach in today's game.In this exclusive SportsLifeTalk: You Got Next episode, hosts B Jones and Head Coach KT sit down with Coach Brooks to unpack:How a $5,000 job became the foundation for a Division I coaching careerThe challenges and triumphs of rebuilding a program from the ground upHer recruiting philosophy and the culture she's bringing to NIUHer vision for women's basketball and what “grit” really looks like

Who knew that learning how to buddy tape fingers would lead to a decades long career in Athletic Training? That is exactly where Jeff Carrico started in grade school thanks to his coach Pat Lewis. Jeff started to find his athletic training groove at LaSalle HS, (Cincinnati, OH) as their student athletic trainer and then on to Eastern Kentucky University to learn from NATA HOF athletic trainer, Dr. Bobby Barton. Work ethic and previous AT experience allow for Jeff to right to work at EKU. Working various sports but spending most of his time with Dr. Barton and Football. After getting his undergraduate degree he landed a GA position at Northern Illinois University in 1994. Carrico ended up getting hired as an assistant athletic trainer at NIU and staying until 1997. Jeff then headed to Huntington, WV to become the assistant athletic trainer at Marshall University and in 1999 he became the Head Athletic Trainer. 2007 Jeff had the opportunity to come home and become the assistant athletic director for sports medicine at the University of Cincinnati working with men's and women's basketball. Carrico then moved on to DePaul University in 2012 working with men's basketball. A 2 year stint at Central Michigan University as an associate athletic trainer with men's basketball and then finally back to EKU as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine until 2023.Currently Jeff is an outreach athletic trainer with UK Health Care in Lexington, KY. He recently received the Award of Merit from the Kentucky Athletic Trainers' Society and was inducted into the Marshall University Sports Medicine Hall of Fame in 2010.He resides in Richmond, KY.

An Northern Illinois University physics educator knows that all it takes for kids to get excited about science is their natural curiosity about the world around them.“I've compared it to to listening to a song in a language you don't understand. You can you can hear the melody. You can appreciate the beauty. But if you learn that language, then all of a sudden you know what the song is about. You understand the subtext. So, we can appreciate the world around us, just like that song, but it's written in the language of math and science."It's here on a new Teachers' Lounge!

  In today's episode, I'm joined by my long-time colleague, and our Chief People Officer here at CEG, Sandy Longworth. Sandy has worked as a therapist, a researcher, college counselor — among other things — and has spent years studying the role that narrative storytelling plays in how teens develop their identities.  Important note: While Sandy trained as a therapist, and we do talk a lot about therapy in our conversation, I want to make clear that I do not hold that college counseling and essay coaching — or what we do at College Essay Guy — to be therapy. It isn't. As college counselors and essay coaches — and I'm speaking about us as a profession here — we help students discover the skills, qualities, values, and interests they'll bring to a college campus… and then express those parts of themselves in writing.  Having said that, when I was first introduced to Narrative Therapy in 2012, I was struck by how some of its techniques — like reframing, for instance, which involves finding alternate perspectives on a set of events, something sometimes called “re-storying” — overlap with some of the things that happen in essay coaching sessions… and that's the territory Sandy and I explore in this conversation.   In this episode, Sandy and I get into:  How adolescence is a key time for identity development, how this process unfolds and why it's so significant for personal statements What is narrative identity theory and how do our stories shape who we think we are and can be?  How can narrative therapy techniques help students develop and showcase these qualities? What are some narrative therapy exercises students can use to reflect on their experiences and write authentically? And more   Sandy Longworth is a proud first-generation college graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison who earned her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University, completed her doctoral coursework in Child and Family Studies from UW-Madison, and completed her School Counseling certificate at Northern Illinois University.  There's a little more to her bio, but I'll let her share that with you directly — hope you enjoy.    Play-by-Play: 3:05 – Sandy shares her background and some of her roles and identities  9:46 – Why is adolescence such a key time for identity development, and how does that connect to the personal statement?  12:20 – What role does narrative storytelling play in how students think about and develop their identities?  24:26 – How can narrative therapy techniques help students develop and showcase these qualities in their college application? 39:32 – What are some practical ways counselors and students can bring narrative therapy techniques into the personal statement process? 41:34 – Sandy leads Ethan through a narrative exercise 53:41 – Ethan and Sandy share impact and reflections 1:01:16 – How could narrative therapy ideas inform a montage-style essay? 1:10:10 – What does Sandy love about this work?  1:13:32 – What resources are available to learn more about narrative therapy? 1:16:15 – Closing thoughts    Resources: The Dulwich Centre The Values Exercise CEG's College Admission Nutrients (aka The Great College Application Test) College Essay Guy's Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy's College Application Hub  

E.J. and Elizabeth sit down to talk about the importance of apologetics and critical thinking for our kids! How do we approach issues or questions that are not explicitly outlined in scripture? Ex: How far is too far before marriage? How should I spend my birthday money? George Barna's research shows that, for most people, the worldview you have at 13 years old is the worldview you have for the rest of your life. Don't wait to disciple your children! Buy Elizabeth's book here! https://foundationworldview.com/book/helping-your-kids-know-gods-good-design-40-questions-and-answers-on-sexuality-and-genderFoundation Worldview set up a discount code for our listeners! Listeners can use code FREEDOM10 to receive $10 off a family license of any Foundation Worldview curriculum at foundationworldview.comElizabeth Urbanowicz (ur-ban-o-wits) is a follower of Jesus Christ who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the Christian worldview.She holds a B.S. from Gordon College in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed. from Northern Illinois University in Literacy Education, and an M.A.in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Formerly an elementary teacher in a Christian school, Elizabeth is also the Founder and CEO of FoundationWorldview, a ministry that provides Christian parents, educators and church leaders with resources to equip the children in their care to think critically andbiblically. She now works full-time on developing comparative worldview and apologetics resources for children. Her goal is to prepare the next generation tobe lifelong critical thinkers and most importantly, lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.Email interview & speaking Inquiries for E.J. to ej.freedomfamilies@gmail.com

In today’s deep dive, enrollment is up a bit this fall at Northern Illinois University.    

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to talk with Maryland Head Football Coach Mike Locksley, fresh off his team's win against NIU. Up next for the Terps, a hometown matchup against Towson. What will it take for Locks' kids to defeat the Tigers?

This week, we interviewed Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch. Oak is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and the author of the 2021 release, “Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be”. Both his leadership talks, and his book are based on his 40+ years of leadership experience in combat, peacekeeping operations, disaster relief operations and in the board room. Oak highlights principles that will benefit today's leaders and inspire the leaders of tomorrow, in any profession and at any level of leadership. LTC McCulloch earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Military Arts and Science in Leadership and History from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in 2002. He received thirty-one military service awards, including the Bronze Star, eight Meritorious Service Medals and the Humanitarian Service Medal.

The pivot began when Jim Rogers raised his hand. Groupon was shifting from mobile daily deals to a goods business in Europe, and—still early in his career—he volunteered to help lead the finance work. That step, he tells us, bridged his path from technical accounting into FP&A and set a pattern: seek out the build stage, then make finance a partner to the business.Rogers started in audit at Ernst & Young before moving through technical accounting and controllership into planning. He earned a master's in accounting at Northern Illinois University to qualify for the CPA, he tells us. At Groupon, he advanced to head of FP&A for North America, experience that informed his philosophy at Tempus AI: “we're not here to report the news,” he says—finance should enable decisions.Joining Tempus in 2017 as the first finance hire—when the company was pre-revenue, he tells us—Rogers built the function, became CFO in 2021, and helped steer the company public. He also stood up investor relations, initially outsourcing the function before bringing it in-house by the end of 2021, he tells us, investing time to educate analysts on a business that spans multiple categories.AI runs through Tempus's work. Externally, a physician portal (“positive”) and the researcher tool “Lens” aim to make diagnostics and data more useful. Internally, large language models sift “hundreds of petabytes of data,” Rogers tells us, and surface real-time finance insights. The strategic throughline is discipline: double down on oncology, keep pilots siloed, and expand only when the core is ready—because, as he notes, “no two days are alike.”

pWotD Episode 3042: Lee Corso Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 307,815 views on Saturday, 30 August 2025 our article of the day is Lee Corso.Lee Richard Corso (born August 7, 1935) is an American former college football coach and analyst. He is best known for appearing on ESPN's College GameDay program from its inception in 1987 until his retirement in 2025.Corso served as the head football coach at the University of Louisville from 1969 to 1972, at Indiana University from 1973 to 1982, and at Northern Illinois University in 1984, compiling a career college football coaching record of 73–85–6. He was the head coach for the Orlando Renegades of the United States Football League in 1985, tallying a mark of 5–13.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:00 UTC on Sunday, 31 August 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Lee Corso on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Brian.

A new exhibit at Northern Illinois University's Art Museum is an ambitious look at the school's vaunted printmaking program, which is in its 60th year. It also marks the end of a chapter for the museum. In the latest Under Rocks podcast, curator Peter Olson takes us on a tour of the exhibit and clues us into what the future holds for the campus museum.

Training two athletes the same way can be the quickest path to injury. Here's why tailoring every program matters.Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we're all about optimizing performance and minimizing injury for athletes, coaches, and parents who want to do things right and go the distance.Episode HighlightsIn this episode, Adam Lane takes the mic at Northern Illinois University's kinesiology class to break down the concept of leading indicators in athletic performance. Drawing from his years of coaching and his experience founding Oak Strength, Adam explains why individualized training is non-negotiable. From cutting-edge force plate technology to real-life athlete stories, this talk uncovers how understanding each athlete's unique profile can prevent injury and elevate performance.Key InsightsHow force plates and Hawk Dynamics identify an athlete's unique force signature.Why individualized programs outperform one-size-fits-all training.The link between mental stress and measurable performance drops.How to adapt training over time using data and observation.Real examples of athletes who thrived through tailored training.Episode Chapters00:00 Intro01:25 Adam's Background and Experience02:16 Don Meyer's Philosophy and Impact05:20 Force Plate Technology and Its Applications18:11 Challenges and Solutions in Athletic Training25:49 The Role of Mental Health in Athletic PerformanceCall to ActionTune in, take notes, and share this episode with a coach, athlete, or parent who cares about long-term success over quick fixes.Friendly ClosingThanks for being part of the Oak Performance community. Keep training smart, stay healthy, and we'll see you in the next episode.

Northern Illinois University's art museum is closing. Deborah Booth calls it a huge loss for the community.

Dr. Damián Fernández, a historian of Late Antiquity and Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University, joins Lexie to discuss the complexities of Visigoth identity and their kingdom in Spain, the importance of learning languages like Spanish and Portuguese for a deeper understanding of Visigothic sites, and his work on a monograph on rebellion in the Visigothic Kingdom which explores how rebellion was used to justify state power. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week's exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Originally recorded January 27, 2025.Learn more about Dr. Fernández: https://www.niu.edu/clas/history/about/faculty/fernandez.shtmlFollow him on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/historiantillo.bsky.social Check out his publications on Academia: https://niu.academia.edu/Dami%C3%A1nFern%C3%A1ndezSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday. Want a transcript of the episode? Email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we can provide one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1970, 21-year-old Donna Doll vanished from the Northern Illinois University campus. Nine days later, her body was found in a cornfield—with no signs of trauma, no shoes, and nearly six pounds of boiled potatoes in her stomach. Was it a crime of passion, a bizarre ritual, or something even stranger? In this gripping episode, we investigate one of Illinois' most chilling and baffling unsolved murders.We're telling that story tonight

The tax and spending bill recently signed into law radically alters how borrowers will pay back their student loans, lowers the amount of money graduate students and parents can borrow, and officially sunsets President Biden's SAVE program, which is known for low monthly payments, and expedited loan forgiveness. Reset speaks with student loan borrower Kia Clair, rising senior at Northern Illinois University; Alex Lundrigan, policy and advocacy manager, Young Invincibles; and Lisa Kurian Philip, WBEZ higher education reporter, about how these changes could affect local borrowers and what they can do to prepare. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

About the Lecture: The American Constitution is the world's oldest. It was designed by our Founders to withstand the storms of faction, geographic expansion, war – and even Civil War. The Founders studied history. They knew that democracies always fail. Plato writes in The Republic that “democracies always become tyrannies.” How is it that our 235-year-old Constitution still governs our land? In a phrase - “checks and balances”. The Constitution has internal mechanisms that, while imperfect, were created because men are quite imperfect. Just as sailor must tack back and forth to reach his destination, the Constitution forces us to share and exchange the leavers of power to keep the ship of state from floundering and on course. When someone says, “the Electoral College is un-democratic”, a fair reply may be - “Of course it is. We are a republic, not a democracy.” Even so, America is much more democratic than most all republics in choosing a head of state. Was Mr. Churchill's name on the ballots of all Englishmen? Was Mr. Trudeau's name on the ballots of all Canadians? Decidedly not. We will explore why virtually all sustained republics embrace “checks and balances” and a “two-step” electoral processes - not simple majority rule. There is nothing simple about self-government About the Speaker: Mr. Michael C. Maibach is a seasoned professional in global business diplomacy. From 2003 to 2012, he was the President & CEO of the European-American Business Council after serving for 18 years as the Vice President of Global Government Affairs for the Intel Corporation. Today, he is a Trustee and Managing Director of the James Wilson Institute, and a Distinguished Fellow on American Federalism at Save Our States. Mr. Maibach has earned M.A. degrees from Northern Illinois University, Georgetown University, Ashland University, and The Institute of World Politics, where he also serves as a member of our Honorary Board of Advisors. He frequently speaks at schools and civic groups to discuss and defend the Founders' Constitution and their Electoral College design.

Today marks the anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment, which established citizenship for freed slaves and women. The anniversary comes at a time when birthright citizenship is under threat by the Trump administration. Reset digs into what a weakened 14th Amendment could mean for Americans with Evan Bernick, associate professor of law at Northern Illinois University, and David Stovall, professor of Black Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

On this episode, Coach Meadows joins the podcast! Coach Meadows is the offensive line coach at Northern Illinois University. We discuss how Coach Meadows got into coaching. His Coaching journey. NIU moving conferences. The transfer portal. And more! Twitter: CoachLMeadows Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Twitter: CoachStrobel Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Coach Meadows joins the podcast! Coach Meadows is the offensive line coach at Northern Illinois University. We discuss how Coach Meadows got into coaching. His Coaching journey. NIU moving conferences. The transfer portal. And more! Twitter: CoachLMeadows Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Twitter: CoachStrobel Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's show features an assortment of guests as we take a deep-dive into the National Weather Association - what it is, and why it matters.  In addition, we examine how the NWA is evolving in its 50th year.  We will talk about the NWA Road Map, the critical role of the NWA seals (both broadcast and digital), the power of professional service and volunteering, and the future of trusted weather communication in a changing media environment. James Jessel is a friend of the podcast and works with Guest Booking Officer Bill Murray.  He works for Pinnacle Communications Corporation as National Account Manager and joins us tonight as Guest Panelist.  James, it is good to see you! Becca Mazur is the 2025 President of the National Weather Association.  She's been active with the organization since 2014.  She works in Anchorage, Alaska, where she specializes in integrating new science, forecast methods and tools/operational forecasting.  She holds degrees from Northern Illinois University and Colorado State University. We are also honored to be joined tonight by Matt Beitscher, who is one of the lead meteorologists with the NWS in St. Louis.  He is the Commissioner of Committees for the NWA.  Matt, it's great to have you join us tonight! Kendra Kent also joins the gang tonight for our discussion and is the Chief Meteorologist Fox Carolina News in Greenville, South Carolina.  She is a long-time NWA seal holder and Emmy nominee.  She was named the 2024 South Carolina  Weathercaster of the Year.  She's also known for her community service and animal rescue work.  It's an honor to have you join us tonight, Kendra. Last but certainly not least in order of their appearance, Isaac Williams joins us from WANF-TV in Atlanta Georgia where he is a broadcast on-air meteorologist.  He was formerly the Chief Meteorologist at WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi.  He's also an instructor at Mississippi State and is currently pursuing his PhD in Earth and Atmospheric Science from Mississippi State.  Thanks for joining us, Isaac! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Memorable New England tropical systems this millennium (25:30) December 16th, 2000 Tuscaloosa tornado (29:00) Becca Mazur's most rewarding projects in meteorology (33:00) Notable professional challenges in meteorology (36:00) Difficulties of time management in a fast paced/digital world (39:30) Dr. George Fischbeck's legacy and passion for weather and its impact on James Jessel (46:10) How did James Spann get into the NWA/History of the NWA?  (01:06:45) Preparations for 50th Anniversary/Huntsville NWA meeting September 6th-10th 2025 (01:09:00) "A Brave New World" topic of discussion at NWA meeting (01:14:00) The RON (Research Operation Nexus) (01:18:00) Creation of the NWA Digital Seal/Bill Murray's inaugural Seal (01:21:30) NWA Roadmap Initiative (01:31:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:34:24) E-Mail Segment (01:35:35) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1014: 2025 Annual Meeting in Huntsville, AL - National Weather Association National Weather Association on X Isaac Williams on X Matt Beitscher on X Kendra Kent on X Picks of the Week: Becca Mazur - Terrifying video of the deadly Enderlin, ND tornado James Aydelott - My Perfect Weather Jen Narramore - Cass County Sheriff's Office identifies victims in deadly Enderlin tornado Jen Narramore - Tornado kills three in upstate NY, including twin sisters Rick Smith - Automated Data Plotter Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn John Gordon - MetLink - Royal Meteorological Society Local Winds Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Brian Emfinger on X: Site of deadly tornado from east of Enderlin, ND The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Stanton Davis is the Head of Voice and Speech at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, where he serves as speech and dialect coach for the graduate and undergraduate actors. Previously, he served in similar roles at Temple University's Theatre Department and SUNY New Paltz where he taught voice, acting, Shakespeare, dramatic literature, and stage combat.Stanton received his MFA in acting from the University of Delaware's Professional Theatre Training Program, and his BFA from the University of Utah Actor Training Program.Stanton has worked professionally as an actor (stage, film and TV commercials), fight choreographer, stagehand, director, stunt man, voice coach , dialect coach and education director at theatres throughout the country. Stanton is a member of the Independent Fight Director's Guild and is a certified associate teacher of Fitzmaurice Voice Work.Professional credits include: The Shakespeare Theatre (Washington, DC) Peoples Light and Theatre, The Wilma, The Lantern, and Intrepid Theatres (in Philadelphia), Delaware Theatre Company, City Theatre of Wilmington and First State Children's Theatre (In Delaware), The Berkshire Theatre Festival, Actors Lab Arizona, Court Yard Players Touring Company, Arizona Jewish Theatre, AKA Theatre, Tucson Actors Studio, Candlelight Theatre Company (NYC), New Paltz Summer Rep, York Little Theatre, and the Arizona, Tucson, South West, Baltimore, Wisconsin, Park City, Utah, and now Viroqua Shakespeare Festivals

While there are a lot of dinosaur fossils, and a lot of plant fossils, the precise connection between the two has been something of a mystery. Now, researchers report that they've found what's called a cololite, fossilized gut contents, in the remains of a sauropod—a massive, long-necked plant-eater. The dino's last meal dates back 95 to 100 million years. Paleontologist Stephen Poropat joins Host Flora Lichtman to dig into the mysteries of a dinosaur's tummy.And, for prairie dogs, communication is key. The rodents' yips and barks can warn when danger is near—and not just to other prairie dogs. A new study suggests that birds called long-billed curlews are eavesdropping on this chatter to learn when a predator is lurking nearby. Using speakers and a taxidermied badger on wheels, ornithologists are untangling the social dynamics of black-tailed prairie dogs. Host Flora Lichtman talks with study author Andrew Dreelin about this eavesdropping behavior and what it means for conservation.Guests:Dr. Stephen Poropat is a paleontologist and deputy director of the Western Australian Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre at Curtin University in Perth, Australia.Andrew Dreelin is a research fellow with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and a PhD candidate at Northern Illinois University.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Re-release: We spoke to Dr Brad Sagarin back in 2021 about the science of pleasure and pain. Yolanda speaks to Dr Brad Sagarin, a professor of psychology at Northern Illinois University and the head of the Science of BDSM Research Team, about the science and psychology behind BDSM._______________Speak On is a podcast, event series and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and follow us on socials to stay updated on new episodes, live events and more.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/speakon_⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@speakon_⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@speakon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host, Creator & Executive Producer: Yolanda Copes-Stepney: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/yokics⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: Dr Brad Sagarin ⁠⁠https://www.scienceofbdsm.com/⁠⁠Produced by: Speak&Do Productions: ⁠⁠⁠www.speakanddoproductions.com⁠⁠⁠Executive Producer: Abigail Weaver:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver⁠⁠⁠

I'm excited to welcome my friend and colleague, Dr. Lauren Teso, as a guest to the podcast. Lauren is the Director of Residential Life at Northern Illinois University. A little over a year ago her life was turned upside down when she was the victim of domestic violence at the hands of her now ex-husband. He was arrested and due to it making media attention it was hard to hide from friends and colleagues. While adding the new identity of domestic violence survivor in such a public platform Lauren never imagined what it would look like to lose one of her most salient identities, that as a stepmom so privately. Join me this week as I talk with Lauren about her experiences of changing identities in a public and private way. Be sure to tune in!..Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6..#doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #badassbabes #podcasting #podcastinglife #podcastersofinstagram  #podcastersofLinkedIn #domesticabuse #domesticsurvior #stepmom 

Our guest is ⁠Barry Deck⁠, graphic designer and typographer known for creating Template Gothic and serving as the final art director of Ray Gun Magazine.In this episode, Barry speaks with host ⁠Christian Solorzano⁠ about his unexpected journey from theater student to design icon, beginning with his discovery of graphic design while wandering the dorms at Northern Illinois University. He shares insights about his transformative years at CalArts under Ed Fella's mentorship and how vernacular inspiration led to the creation of Template Gothic—one of the most influential typefaces of the 1990s.Barry discusses his role reshaping Ray Gun magazine's visual identity, his collaboration with Thirst Type, and the experimental typography movement that defined an era. He opens up about how meditation and yoga have profoundly shaped his creative practice, offering candid perspectives on confidence, imposter syndrome, and what he calls his "easy knowingness."The conversation explores Barry's thoughts on AI as a creative tool, his experience teaching design students in suburban Florida, and why he believes designers need to venture beyond comfortable environments to develop their visual vocabulary. Barry also reflects on Chicago's influence on his work, his recent website redesign, and his philosophy that embracing all parts of yourself creates a more compelling creative package.Music by the band ⁠Eighties Slang⁠.

Send us a textCorrine Wickens talks to us about self-efficacy and identity, teaching as coaching and a translational act, and challenging our assumptions. Corrine is known for her work in the areas of adolescent literacies, disciplinary literacies, and gender and sexuality. Her research interests examine issues of ongoing discourses around sexuality and schooling, gender and sexual characterizations in contemporary young adult literature, and disciplinary-based literacies in secondary teacher education. Her work has appeared in journals like TESOL Quarterly, Children's Literature Association Quarterly, Voices from the Middle, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, Urban Review, Journal of Teaching Physical Education, Sex Roles, and International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. Dr. Wickens is currently a professor of literacy education and serves as the doctoral program coordinator in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Illinois University.To cite this episode: Persohn, L. (Host). (2025, May 13). A conversation with Corrine Wickens. (Season 5, No. 10) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/C98D-5781-A685-2545-D3D1-0 Connect with Classroom Caffeine at www.classroomcaffeine.com or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Ernest Plange Kwofie drops by the studio to discuss ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Kwofie talks about the interpersonal politics of the organization and how it differs from similar Western organizations like the European Union. He looks at the organization's effectiveness in responding to threats as well as its ability to implement and enforce policies within its member nations. Ernest Plange Kwofie is a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science specializing in comparative politics and international relations at Northern Illinois University.

Willy Roy is a US Soccer Legend. Inducted into the US Soccer Hall of Fame in 89', Willy's path, experiences, and other passions (including Wrestling) are incredible. A class act that gave back to the game as the coach at Northern Illinois University after his playing days, he now watches as his son carry's the baton in his hometown of Chicago! #nasl #usmnt #soccer #german #chicago #stlstars #patmcbride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download and use the hottest cooking app out now COOKLKEME!Founder and Creator, Nard, makes his unapollagetic debut and discusses his new cooking app COOKLKEME which is live everywhere. Nard tells us about his love for cooking and food. How this app came about and how it is different from any other. Nard, also expounds on his entrepreneurial ventures across the country and how he gets his hand in anything that make him money. Nard, a west side of Chicago native, attended the Northern Illinois University, has a masters degree, talks about how college is useful and how to manage without going to college. We also talk to him about love and haters in this fun and informative show. 

Today's episode focuses on implementing automation systems in your transportation business with Revenova's co-founder, Michael Horvath! Mike talks about the integration of AI in the industry and its practical applications, highlighting its potential to automate up to 95% of a broker's daily tasks, which allows professionals to prioritize relationship-building while competing effectively without extensive staffing, the importance of data security, the need for AI capabilities to be seamlessly-integrated within existing systems, and how AI can assist with tasks such as CRM updates and research, without replacing essential human interactions!   About Michael Horvath Michael Horvath is the COO and co-founder of Revenova. The company provides CRM-powered transportation management solutions (TMS) for freight brokers, 3PLs, carriers, and shippers. Founded in 2014, Revenova customers include a wide range of midmarket and enterprise customers, including some of the largest 3PLs in North America. He is responsible for the company's overall go-to-market and product strategy. Prior to Revenova, Michael co-founded Forseva, a company that developed the first credit and collections management application suite native to the salesforce platform, and served as CMO and EVP until the company was acquired by Equifax in 2014. He built his path to entrepreneurship through successful tenures at several high-tech companies, including NCR, Quintus Corporation, AVAYA and Cortera. Michael is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.  

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is one of the most respected voices in the field of broadcast meteorology. He celebrated his 45th anniversary with WGN-TV in August 2023, and officially retired from WGN-TV at the end of February 2024.  Tom Skilling, it's great to see you tonight!   Meteorologist and Former Director of NWS (2013-2022) Louis Uccellini also joins us tonight as a Guest Panelist. He was also director of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction and served as the Permanent Representative of the United States for the World Meteorological Organization.  Thanks for joining us tonight, Louis!    Joining us as Guest Panelist is a brilliant researcher and recently tenured Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment at Northern Illinois University. His research umbrella covers a wide range of topics related to severe weather, particularly the relationship between severe convective storms and climate change by utilizing dynamical downscaling.  Dr. Victor Gencini, welcome to the show! Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. New Panelist Introduction (05:15) 1990 Plainfield tornado tragedy (18:00) Lack of feasibility to privatize government warning systems for severe weather (25:00) Writing on the wall with budget cuts/staffing reductions and concerns for working in Government Sector/NOAA (41:00) Losing younger scientists to the private sector (55:45) November 17th, 2013 Washington, Illinois Tornado (01:00:30) Long-term budget concerns (01:05:00) Importance of not losing upper-air data when assimilating a public forecast (01:08:00) Development of global radiosonde network (01:20:00) Final thoughts on uncertain times in the industry (02:01:00) Inexpensive cost to taxpayers for NOAA's forecasts and services (01:53:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:54:57) E-Mail Segment  National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 1001: Midland Weather Radio Victor Gensini, PhD, CCM on X Tom Skilling on X Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - Foghorn James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: "Twisters" Sequel? Jen Narramore - Germantown Regional History and Genealogy Center Rick Smith - 2024 Severe Weather Year In Review Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn John Gordon - Foghorn Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - NSSL Severe Convection and Climate Research The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Jerry is the CEO of DELTA POINT in Scottsdale, Arizona. DELTA POINT works with company leaders to implement innovative ways to market and be effective in today's crowded marketplace. Their client list includes 20 of the top 100 companies in the world. Jerry was Vice President and General Manager of Hoechst Pharmaceuticals prior to its merger with Marion Merrell Dow. In his twenty-year career at Hoechst Pharma, Jerry was Salesman of the Year twice and District Manager of the Year three times. Jerry has been featured on MSNBC and the ABC Radio Network as well as in The Street.com, Wall Street Journal online, Fortune, Sales and Marketing Management Magazine, Investor's Business Daily, Managed Care Pharmacy Practice, Fast Company, Selling Power, and, Selling Power Live. He has been to the White House to share his views on healthcare reform and taught at The Batten School of Leadership at The University of Virginia. He has been an Executive in Residence at Northern Illinois University 17 times and in his spare time, he mentors 3 Division I college basketball coaches. For over 20 years, he has spoken and consulted extensively on building valuable business relationships, and excellence in sales-driven organizations with a focus on leadership, sales excellence, developing winning cultures, and how to coach sales excellence. Jerry is currently rated as the 4th best Sales Expert in the world by Globalgurus.org and has been in the top 10 in the world for 8 years. Jerry is the author of 5 books and his latest book is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller, The New Model of Selling – Selling to an Unsellable Generation. His first book, The Relationship Edge in Business published by John Wiley and Sons is used by 7 Universities in their Marketing Curriculum. Connect with Jerry here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryacuff https://www.facebook.com/jerry.acuff.7 https://jerryacuff.com Don't forget to register for our FREE LinkedIn Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/the-linkedin-client-journey-workshop

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