Podcasts about osu cascades

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes fellow physical therapist Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS, a leading expert in sports rehabilitation and the author of "Running Rewired." The conversation dives into running, covering assessment, injuries, and innovative approaches to help endurance athletes recover. Jay shares insights on the evolution of running advice over the decades, highlighting the need for updated methodologies in training and rehabilitation. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on running techniques and how to effectively address common injuries while benefiting from Jay's extensive experience in the field.   Time Stamps:  [00:02:20] Assessing body mechanics in running. [00:03:41] Postural compensations in running. [00:08:48] Running economy and control. [00:11:09] Runners' identity and injury management. [00:14:01] Hip extension vs. lumbar compensation. [00:17:02] Tech-assisted motor control techniques. [00:21:15] Wearable tech in biomechanics. [00:25:26] Asymmetries in runner's performance. [00:27:34] Strength, power, and running injuries. [00:30:03] Plyometrics for bone density. [00:32:28] Tendon rehabilitation techniques. [00:36:30] Patient engagement in physical therapy. [00:40:24] Mental focus in running. [00:42:30] Improve movement quality for runners. [00:46:08] Strength training for runners. [00:50:24] Personal growth in physical therapy. [00:00:00] Staying healthy, wealthy, and smart.   More About Jay: Jay Dicharry completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at Louisiana State University Medical Center and is a Board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist. Dicharry's career blurs the line between clinical practice, coaching, and engineering to solve problems and optimize performance. Dicharry built his reputation in biomechanical analysis as Director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia and is the Founder of MOBO. Dicharry writes for digital and print media and has authored two books on running gait, “Running Rewired” and "Anatomy for Runners." Dicharry enjoys an active research career and has published over thirty-five professional journal articles and book chapters. He also consults for the running and cycling industry, the US Armed Forces, USA Track and Field, USA Triathlon, and athletes across the world.  Having taught in the Sports Medicine program at UVA and the DPT program at OSU-Cascades, he brings a strong bias towards patient education, and teaches internationally to elevate the standard of care for Therapists, Physicians, and Coaches. He is excited to share his research-driven focus and expertise to build our students into critical thinkers and push the needle in our profession.   Resources from this Episode: Mobo Board Use the code TRN10 to get 10% off Mobo board Jay's Website Running Rewired Book Jay on Instagram Mobo Board on Instagram New York Times Article on Injury Prevention Jay on ResearchGate   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

The founders of SnoPlanks, a Bend-based snowboard company, decided to donate it to the Oregon State University Cascades campus. Now, students are running the show.  SnoPlanks Academy aims to teach students skills like marketing, sales and supply chain management with hands-on experience. Students also ran a booth at the Snowvana trade show in Portland earlier this month.  We learn more about the program from Caitlin Colgin, the president of SnoPlanks and a senior majoring in outdoor products in the college of engineering and Todd Laurence, an instructor and the executive director of SnoPlanks Academy at OSU-Cascades.

Steadfast determination is often a marker for success with Oregon State graduates. On this episode of Beaver Tracks, Allie and Craig continue our "Alumni Voices" series with special guest, Shane Kelly, a 2023 OSU-Cascades graduate. Shane speaks on his time as an OSU student, the opportunities for self-improvement on campus and in the local community, and his journey to becoming a successful Beav.

In this week's episode of “Bend Don't Break,” we sit down with Judy Stiegler, former Oregon House Representative for District 54 and current political science instructor at OSU - Cascades. Judy shares her extensive experience in Bend's political landscape, having been actively involved for over 42 years. Join us as we explore Judy's unique perspective on the evolution of local and state politics, the challenges faced by incoming elected officials, and the lessons she has learned about effective bipartisan collaboration.

On this episode, Craig and Allie invite Jeremy Hansen and Quentin Comus, Cascades Edge program liaisons, to discuss the intricacies of their work and how Cascades Edge (only at OSU-Cascades) can prepare students for their desired careers.

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Jay Dicharry to discuss the Moboboard and how the device can be used for foot/ankle exercises, balance training, and so much more! Jay Dicharry completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at Louisiana State University Medical Center and is a Board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist. Dicharry's career blurs the line between clinical practice, coaching, and engineering to solve problems and optimize performance. Dicharry built his reputation in biomechanical analysis as Director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia and is the Founder of MOBO. Dicharry writes for digital and print media and has authored two books on running gait, “Running Rewired” and "Anatomy for Runners." Dicharry enjoys an active research career and has published over thirty-five professional journal articles and book chapters. He also consults for the running and cycling industry, the US Armed Forces, USA Track and Field, USA Triathlon, and athletes across the world.  Having taught in the Sports Medicine program at UVA and the DPT program at OSU-Cascades, he brings a strong bias towards patient education, and teaches internationally to elevate the standard of care for Therapists, Physicians, and Coaches. He is excited to share his research-driven focus and expertise to build our students into critical thinkers and push the needle in our profession. For more on Jay and MoboBoard, be sure to check out moboboard.com and @mobo.board on social media! ** BE SURE TO USE Coupon Code BRAWNBODY10 at checkout for 10% off your order! Episode Sponsors: AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

Oregon is home to 15 different species of bats. As we approach warmer weather and springtime is around the corner, bats hibernating in caves are beginning to wake up and those who migrated away are making their way back.While bats can prey on fruit, fish and even blood, all of Oregon's bats are on an insect-only diet, with many catching as many as 600 bugs an hour. Despite their role as pollinators and pest control, a majority of these flying mammals in Oregon are classified as a state sensitive species, meaning they are facing one or more threats to their population or habitat. Beth Ward is the Northwest Bat Hub Coordinator with the HERS Lab at OSU Cascades. She joins us to share more on the bats residing in Oregon.

Love the outdoors and wondering how you can balance your academics with your passions? Then this episode is for you! This week, Craig and Cori interview Gabe, a junior Outdoor Products major at OSU-Cascades who really does it all! Listen in as they share their experiences in the classroom, Study Abroad, campus clubs, and more! -- Helpful Links: OSUGO (Study Abroad): https://academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/osugo Outdoor Products: https://osucascades.edu/academics/outdoor-products OSU-Cascades Clubs: https://osucascades.edu/studentlife/student-clubs

The final episode of the season occupies a time of transition, as spinoff company Espiku ramps up. We get an update on two systems that received patents and a third that could provide an environmentally benign technology for extracting lithium. We also hear from four graduating students who reflect on their experiences. Bonus content:  Tapping technology to ensure the world has enough clean water  OSU-Cascades spinout is semifinalist in $4 million federal lithium extraction contest

For this season, Cori is joined by a new co-host, Craig! In this special episode, we hope you enjoy getting to know some more about Craig and what brought him to OSU-Cascades.

Can turning seawater into drinking water be a cost-effective way to provide clean, fresh water for the growing numbers of people facing water scarcity? Bahman Abbasi, associate professor of mechanical engineering, is taking up that challenge with a mobile, modular, solar-powered, desalination system. This is the first episode in a four-part season. Bonus content OSU-Cascades researcher awarded $2 million for research turning salt water into drinking water Department of Energy Solar Desalination program Energy Systems Engineering — OSU-Cascades

Earlier this month, the Pinckney Gallery in Bend launched “Black Excellence Showcase”. The exhibit features painted canvases, digital art, sculptures and mixed-media installations made by Black artists and community members in Central Oregon. It's the first time an exhibit highlighting Black artists has been done at the gallery which is located on the campus of Central Oregon Community College. The exhibit also provides a space for representation and collaboration with the community. One of the featured works is a mural celebrating Black femme identity, with photos and hand-written notes submitted from community members reflecting on what it means to nurture and be nurtured. June Park is an adjunct professor in the fine arts department and the director of the Pinckney Gallery. Mel Smith is completing a certificate in graphic design and illustration at Central Oregon Community College. Shandell Landon is an instructor at OSU-Cascades and a community volunteer. They join us to talk about the “Black Excellence Showcase” and their contributions to it. “Black Excellence Showcase” will be at the Pinckney Gallery located on the campus of Central Oregon Community College in Bend until Feb. 24. Admission is free and open Monday through Friday.

Delta and Cori are at it again with this Season 4 opener! Join them and their colleague Jimmy as they talk all things OSU-Cascades. It will be a dam good time.

On this edition of the podcast, we are talking about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and how this relatively new term is becoming an increasingly critical part of today's business. Our guest is Erika McCalpine, the Executive Director of Strategic Diversity Initiatives at OSU-Cascades, and the director of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Laboratory.

Join your host this week as we interview students and prospective employers alike in this wrap-up of the January 26th Career Fair at OSU-Cascades.

Erika McCalpine is the first Oregon State University Faculty Senate president to hold that position from OSU-Cascades in Bend. She's also the only Black faculty member on the branch campus, which she says can be quite lonely. Since she came from Alabama to Oregon four years ago, she's pushed to move racial equity and inclusion goals forward, both on campus and in the city. She got so many requests from businesses in Bend to help them implement diversity, equity and inclusion training that she started a separate DEI Lab to offer consulting services. McCalpine shared her experience at a forum this week hosted by Central Oregon Community College and OSU-Cascades. She joins us to tell us more about her experience and the work she's doing at OSU and beyond.

For part two of our series, we are joined by Jay Dicharry to discuss the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes. Jay is a physical therapist, teacher, biomechanics researcher, + author in Bend, Oregon, USA. Jay built his international reputation as an expert in biomechanical analysis as Director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia, and as Director of an independent lab in Oregon. Jay blurs the lines between clinical practice, coaching, and engineering to solve injury problems and optimize performance. Jay literally wrote the book on running gait assessments: he is author of “Running Rewired” and "Anatomy for Runners", writes columns for numerous magazines, and has published over thirty-five professional journal articles and book chapters. Jay has had an active research career, and consults and teaches for numerous footwear companies, the cycling industry, the US Air Force, USA Track and Field, and USA Triathlon.  His research work led him to a patented design to improve foot and lower leg function through his start-up company, MOBO.   Having taught in the Sports Medicine program at UVA and OSU-Cascades, he brings a strong bias towards patient education, and continues to teach nationally to elevate the standard of care for Therapists, Physicians, Students, and Coaches working with endurance athletes. His expertise in injury prevention, rehab, and performance training is sought out by athletes across the world, and his athlete's results speak for themselves.In This Episode: Jay Dicharry on InstagramMOBO  Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast |  SpotifyCheck us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram 

We love talking about philanthropy and how individuals and families can incorporate charitable giving into their estate plans. As we’ve mentioned previously on the Wealth & Law Podcast, there are numerous ways that individuals and families can give to charity besides simply writing a check. One great way to give to charities is by setting up a donor advised fund. We bring on Erin K. MacDonald this week to talk all about donor advised funds. We get into what a donor advised fund is, how to set one up, the differences between a donor advised fund and a private foundation, how donor advised funds can fit in with an individual’s estate plan, and what possible changes the future may bring to donor advised funds. Erin is a partner in the Trusts and Estates Department of Karnopp Petersen. She regularly counsels clients in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, tax planning, and charitable giving. Erin believes that building a good relationship with her clients is essential in order to address the needs of her clients, their families, and their futures. Erin is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and a Member of the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar's Estate Planning and Administration Section. She is a Member of the Oregon State Bar's Estate Planning and Elder Law Sections, Central Oregon Estate Planning Council, Oregon Women Lawyers, Cascade Women Lawyers, and Deschutes County Bar Association. Erin actively participates in the local community as a board member of the Central Oregon Community College Foundation and the Laboratory for the American Conversation at OSU Cascades. She is also an Advisory Board member of the Central Oregon Estate Planning Counsel, U.S. Bank's Central and Eastern Oregon Region, and Assistance League of Bend. You can find Erin on Twitter @erinkmacdonald and can learn more about her work at https://karnopp.com/team/macdonald-erin-k/.

Today we are joined by Cameron Burns, a Business Administration grad! In this episode, we talk with Cameron about his internship at EDCO here in Bend, and here some valuable advice on why networking is so important and how to go about it if you're nervous (we all are!). Dosed with a little bit of humor, we also hear about Cameron's plans after graduation, and who has impacted him the most during his time at OSU-Cascades.

In this episode, we are joined by Kirsten Weiss who officially graduated in March with her degree in Hospitality Management. Kirsten shares what it was like to be in the hospitality program, how she transformed the coffee shop that we now call Study Grounds as an internship, and how she went from Culinary school to working Disney, to ultimately going back to school to study hospitality Management. Kirsten enjoyed the small class sizes, exceptional professors, and getting hands on-experience while at OSU-Cascades.

In this episode of the Career Lift Podcast we are joined by Colin Cronin, a senior Business Administration Major. Colin is currently working in Sales at Earth Cruiser, and has a passion for overloading vehicles and travel. Colin shares some of his travel stories from times spent around the world, what his plans are next, whose had a huge impact on his time here at OSU-Cascades, and gives some valuable insights into finding balance between setting goals and being present. This is a senior spotlight packed with fun stories, life lessons, and Colin's journey.

In this episode, Brandi speaks with Christopher Hughbanks, Assistant Director – Residential Education in UHDS, Dorian Smith, Director of the Dr. Lawrence Griggs office of Black and Indigenous Student Success, Erika McCalpine, Faculty Senate President-Elect and Director of the DEI Laboratory at OSU-Cascades, and Nez Mbousya, 2nd year Bio-health sciences major with a pre-med option, about their experiences as Black faculty, staff and students at Oregon State University.

We're joined by Averie Pellerin, Hospitality Management Major & almost grad! Averie works at Brasada Ranch, and has worked in 7 different departments over the past three years as a part of the Hospitality Management internship experirence. We hear from Averie about what motivates her, who has had a big impact on her time here at OSU-Cascades, and how she plans to celebrate!

We are joined by Kennedy, a senior at OSU-Cascades majoring in American Studies. Kennedy once thought she was going to Law School and has since changed her path to pursuing nursing. Tune in to hear about where Kennedy would like to be in 5 years, what her favorite drink at study grounds is and what she's most excited for in her life right now.

In this episode, we are joined by Marichelle- a liberal studies major. In this episode we hear about Marechelle's time at OSU-Cascades after transferring from COCC, what impact she's most proud of making at OSU-Cascades, and Diversity Equity, and Inclusion on campus. We also chat about Marichelle's extensive travels abroad before she began school and how travel has shaped many of her perspectives on life! This is a good one, tune in!

Our first senior spotlight is our very own podcast host, Megan Bolt! Rachel Dudley, our Internship & Employment coordinator stepped in to interview her for this one. Tune in to hear about how OSU-Cascades helped Megan launch her fishing gear company for women and has helped her to create a professional network throughout Bend, what her plans are after graduation, and more! Stay tuned as we feature 2021 grads for the next 5+ weeks.

Curious about what it's like to work for a startup company? In this episode, we're joined by Parker Gonnet, an OSU-Cascades recent Grad and the Special Projects Coordinator for local company Puffin Coolers. We chat with Parker about what it's like to work for a quickly growing startup company, how he often has to toggle many hats in his position, and how he's often able to snowboard as much as he'd like to. Tune in!

This episode puts our new CareerLift podcast host, Megan Bolt, in the hot seat! Listen in to hear more about her experiences as a student at OSU-Cascades, starting a business for women fishing gear (Raddr), and some key life advice she's gained through it all.

Matt Shinderman of OSU Cascades visits the Fix It team to discuss the sagebrush biome, its endangerment, and how he and the HERS Lab are working to conserve it.

For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we spoke with Judy Stiegler who served in the Oregon State Legislature for House District 54 from 2009-2011 and is now an instructor of political science at OSU - Cascades. (This district covers the City of Bend and was won by Deputy District Attorney Jason Kropf in the recent election.) Stiegler and her husband Mike Dugan have been involved in Bend’s political scene for the past 42 years and we wanted to hear her historical perspective on the results of the state and local elections.

City Utility employees are working with OSU Cascades and Deschutes County Health Services to test wastewater in Bend that could detect COVID-19 and help develop potential early warning system about outbreaks. Learn more about this innovative work here.   

Listen in as Cheyenne Bench, recent OSU-Cascades graduate, discusses her new role at Bob's Red Mill and how her internship with LAM Research helped her to gain skills and land this job.

If you have recently tried to schedule any general contracting work, you know how busy our Central Oregon construction companies are. Listen in as McKenzie Walsworth, a Junior at OSU-Cascades, shares her experience of working for her family's construction company.

Could you, would you, should you work for a family business? Chase Gunderson, current Senior at OSU-Cascades, says yes! Chase explains what it is like to work at Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters, a family-owned business started by his dad in 1989.

In this episode, listen to current student Mitch Jacobs share details of his internship. Mitch is at Onboard Dynamics, a company that grew out of technology created here at OSU-Cascades. Mitch shares how lessons learned in trail running apply to his internship and he shares details about how he landed this cool opportunity.

In this episode, we chat with Emily Ford, Admissions Advisor at OSU-Cascades, about the TOUR Ambassador program and position. Emily shares some background on the work of the Office of Admissions and how the TOUR Ambassador team contributes to growing enrollment at OSU-Cascades. This student leadership position allows students to gain a variety of different skills, including public speaking, administration, customer service, etc. If you're interested in learning more or applying, you can view the position here. For any additional questions, you can email Emily at Emily.McDonald@osucascades.edu.

Todd Montgomery from OSU Cascades joins the Fix It crew to talk about how we can fix overcrowding and mismanagement at popular tourist spots, and how COVID offers a unique opportunity to reevaluate how we visit our favorite destinations.

In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor of Natural Resources, Dr. Ron Reuter, and two senior-level NR students, Sam Bango and Laura Mcwhorter. Ron talks about how he got started in the industry after falling in love with a soils class and the time he almost blew up a laboratory in grad school. Ultimately his path in graduate school revealed his love for Natural Resources and for teaching students. His decision to come to OSU-Cascades in 2003 follows the advice he encourages students to follow which is to, "...jump on those opportunities when they come forward...We try and second guess ourselves a lot but sometimes the opportunities come along and you take it." Ron also speaks about the differences between Natural Resources and our newer Environmental Sciences program. Sam shares how she started out traveling after high school without the intention to go back to school but started to feel the impact of human treatment on the environment which led her to want to be a part of the change. In her advice to other students still exploring, Sam states, "I don't think you're going to find your perfect career, your perfect degree, in a classroom...I think that taking time to reflect and travel or explore whatever that means to you and just take time away figuring out who you are and what makes you tick." Laura talks about her journey to Natural Resources through her fascination and endless curiosity with the natural world. Her time in Natural Resources has given her not only a strong foundation but has also kept her interested in showcasing the variety of different pathways and career options within the industry. Again, Laura talks about the importance of the advice she once received encouraging her to take as many opportunities to be out in the field and experience different options. This experiential learning emphasis is what makes both Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at OSU-Cascades stand out!

In this episode, we chat with Senior Instructor for the Masters of Arts in Teaching and Elementary Cohort Lead, Dr. Rachael Schuetz and recent MAT graduate, Tommy Brown. Rachael shares about how she ended up falling in love with teaching through the Cadet Teaching Program, which is also how Tommy started exploring a potential career in teaching as well. When Rachael worked on developing the Elementary Education program, she focused on making as many experiences as hands-on and field-based in elementary schools. "You do spend time in a university classroom learning the theory, learning the best practices, but we then move our classes into the schools." Tommy also talks about his decision to stay in his hometown of Bend to pursue his undergraduate degree at OSU-Cascades, followed by his decision to continue with the MAT program. A huge advantage for him throughout his education was the community partnerships, especially with the Bend-La Pine School District. Tommy's advice for students still exploring is founded in the Howard Thurman quote: “Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” We couldn't agree more!

In this week's Source Weekly update: A new OSU-Cascades diversity lab, three protestors arrested in Prineville, and a drive for supplies for the tribes at Warm Springs. All in this week's Source Weekly Update.

In this episode, we learn more about OSU-Cascade's Kinesiology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy programs from Clinical Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Dr. Lisa Flexner, and upcoming Kinesiology graduate, Montana Kaiyala. Dr. Flexner talks about the importance of exploration and shares that she hopes students in the Kinesiology program gain, "... that curiosity, that willingness to explore and excitement to explore the human body and human movement and how that affects our communities...I hope that students see not just a career path, but a way that they can influence the world because I think that...if we understand humans well... then we can be the leaders in helping develop the communities we want to live in as well as being great kinesiologists, health care providers, physical education teachers, coaches, nurses - whatever pathway you move forward in, that understanding of the human is going to help you." Montana speaks to her personal experience at OSU-Cascades and how the Kinesiology program has helped her career goals by, "... networking during undergrad and finding opportunities and taking opportunities when they come my way." Dr. Flexner reminds us that every degree program can provide a student with a variety of transferrable skills, and Kinesiology is no different. "[There are] so many different pathways that you can be in. This is going to teach you skills that you can transfer to any different career you want. And that is exciting because you can study something you love, and you just have to make the case for why you're still the best person for the job because....you can say, I know humans! I know human psychology and I know human movement...and if we're going to work together, we're working with humans."

In this episode, we speak with Senior Instructor and Program Lead for the Energy Systems Engineering (ESE) and Engineering Science programs, Dr. Rebecca Webb, as well as senior ESE major, Alex Ackerman. Dr. Webb shares that her hope for students in both programs is that, "...they leave with a set of very strong tools that will set them up to do whatever it is they want to do in the engineering field. So I want them to be ready to hit the ground running and do something meaningful from day one." Alex talks about his experience in the ESE program, and how he feels the program has provided a variety of options and equipped him to learn the tools he'll need wherever he goes. We also briefly talk about the new Engineering Science program starting this Fall at OSU-Cascades. Dr. Webb states, "It is a program that's designed to provide students with the skills they need to be an engineer...What that means is that the students would be prepared to go into any field and make a contribution...because they'd have the base-level skills they needed to take on a wide variety of tasks."

In this episode, we hear from Dennis Lynn, senior Instructor of Human Development and Family Services and 3rd-year HDFS student, Thelma Pruett. The HDFS program at OSU-Cascades incorporates a unique blend of compassion and critical thinking, encouraging students to lead with love and open hearts that are willing to learn and listen, in balance with the best thinking they can bring to it. Dennis shares about the program's emphasis on understanding one's self through self-reflection - what are the things that you're drawn to, what fits you, what doesn't - and using those to find how to make the greatest difference in the world. As Dennis brilliantly summarizes, "Know yourself, serve your family, then let it ripple out in amazing ways." Thelma talks about what experiences she has had that's led her to the passion she found within human services. "What do you like to do, what makes you happy, what interests you, volunteer in different places and know your decisions will lead you to what you want to do...Finding that what you don't like to do is as important as what you like to do. So being mindful, paying attention to yourself and your own experiences, it will lead you to success." The HDFS program has ultimately helped her have a better understanding of society in general and all the challenges that we as human beings go through in life.

For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast, we talk with Todd Montgomery, a business and hospitality professor at Oregon State University – Cascades. His research focuses on automation and technology in the tourism industry from both the perspective of workers and customers. He’s the co-host and co-producer of “Tech Trek,” a TV show highlighting innovative automation technology from around the world. He also serves on the board of Visit Bend.

NEW SERIES: Major Exploration – Deciding on and declaring a major is an important part of the college experience, and does not come easy for most. In fact, 3 in 4 students change their major at some point in their college career. To help you through this process, our team will sit down with faculty and students to give you an inside look at each program offered at OSU-Cascades. We are joined by Andrew Hawley, Professor of Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership at OSU-Cascades. He speaks about what the tourism industry looks like amidst the pandemic and his take on what it will look like in Central OR this summer. Andrew encourages those in the industry to use this time to diversify their skillsets and find fulfillment in exploring personal passions and pursuits. We also chat about the need to shift the industry's current white-centric paradigm, and how organizations and programs can create space for marginalized populations. As Andrew brilliantly states, "(It's) time to make a change and in doing this you will find work. There is work to be done." We hope you enjoy this conversation and get some fun recommendations on where to explore in Central OR this summer!

This dense and informative interview is based around a City Club of Central Oregon forum on Racial Injustice and the Tools of Civility: A Central Oregon Perspective. We talk with OSU Cascades Instructor and program lead in Business Administration Erika McAlpine. She is one of the facililators of a conversation between with two Black men, Marcus LeGrand and Rob Garrott, about their personal experiences living in Central Oregon.

Erika McCalpine, the Source Weekly's 2019 Woman of the Year, a business professor at OSU-Cascades and the leader of the Love Your Neighbor project, sits down with Source Editor Nicole Vulcan to talk about anti-racism work in Central Oregon.

Part 1 of 2: In this episode, we chat with OSU-Cascades alum and friend David Haines, who now works as a Staffing Consultant at PrideStaff in Bend. David shares about the experiences during his time at OSU-Cascades that added value to his career path, and how he ended up in his current role at PrideStaff. He also speaks generally about what a staffing agency does, and how students can use staffing agencies like PrideStaff throughout their job search.

Introducing the CareerLift Podcast, brought to you by the Career Development Center at OSU-Cascades. Each week, career coaches, Rachel and Laura, will explore different topics to help you continue designing the career you want! In this episode, Rachel and Laura share just a bit about who they are and how they ended up in their current roles at OSU-Cascades.

Can turning seawater into drinking water be a cost-effective way to  provide clean, fresh water for the growing numbers of people facing water scarcity? Bahman Abbasi, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is taking up that challenge with a mobile, modular, solar-powered, desalination system. Bonus content OSU-Cascades researcher awarded $2 million to develop solar-powered desalination technology Department of Energy Solar Desalination program Energy Systems Engineering -- OSU Cascades

The Bend campus is expanding, with the help of millions in state-backed construction dollars. How can the school scale up without losing what works? Rob Manning reports in the first in a series about changes in the Oregon university system. Austin Jenkins also brings us a new problem at the beleaguered Western State Hospital near Tacoma. There's a long waitlist to get in, because there are so many other patients waiting to get out.

The Bend campus is expanding, with the help of millions in state-backed construction dollars. How can the school scale up without losing what works? Rob Manning reports in the first in a series about changes in the Oregon university system. Austin Jenkins also brings us a new problem at the beleaguered Western State Hospital near Tacoma. There's a long waitlist to get in, because there are so many other patients waiting to get out.

Today Dr. Emily Carr, Poet and MFA Director at OSU-Cascades, talks poetry and geeks out on literature with us. Emily chats with us about the pros and cons of labels when it comes to writing, what she means when she called herself an eco-feminist love poet, and why she’s moving away from the label. We dig into Emily’s poetry game and talk about the inspiration behind it. Finally, Emily talks reading and we discuss a mutual love for Daphne du Maurier. Find full show notes at www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

With the opening of the new OSU Cascades campus this fall, university officials are promoting alternative transportation for students, staff, and faculty. Bikes are king! Produced by Brian Jennings

Novelist Geronimo Johnson has been teaching for years - at Iowa, OSU Cascades, and elsewhere. His new satirical novel sends up academia, racial politics, and more.