Podcasts about Phi Kappa Phi

Jeralyn Wiatrek of Floresville was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Membership into the honor society is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.Article Link

Jaylee Jarzombek of Floresville was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Texas A&M University. Membership into the honor society is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.Article Link

During Women's History Month, Zora Neale Hurston remains a pivotal figure whose work continues to shape discussions on Black womanhood, cultural identity, and resilience. Dr. Michelle Cowin Gibbs explores Hurston's legacy as an educator, writer, anthropologist, and folklorist, highlighting how her interdisciplinary contributions exemplify the power of cross-disciplinary research and amplify marginalized voices. Hurston's struggles for recognition reflect the challenges faced by underrepresented faculty today, emphasizing the importance of persistence and advocacy in academia. Her legacy offers a powerful framework for advancing research, curriculum development, and innovative teaching practices in higher education.Michelle Cowin Gibbs, Ph.D., M.F.A., is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at CSU Long Beach, specializing in Black performativity, solo performance, and early 20th-century Black theatre. Her research explores Zora Neale Hurston's theatrical works, examining themes of Black womanhood and identity. Her performances address racialization and social justice, with pieces like They Don't Really Care About Us and A Thing Held in Full View. She also serves as vice board chair of Brownbody and is a member of Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Kappa Phi. To learn more about Dr. Michelle Cowin Gibbs, visit MichelleGibbs Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist and successful entrepreneur. Additionally, Dr. Hill is an experienced academician with several faculty and administrative positions in academia. She is an American Psychological Association Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Corporation Faculty Workshop in Policy Research and Analysis Fellow, and a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Dr. Hill is the Resident Psychologist for the Urban Family Focus Weekly show on KBLA Talk Radio. For further information on

GUEST OVERVIEW: Doug Bandow is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, specializing in foreign policy and civil liberties. He worked as special assistant to President Ronald Reagan and editor of the political magazine Inquiry. He writes regularly for leading publications such as Fortune magazine, National Interest, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Times. GUEST OVERVIEW:  Ryan Fournier is an American conservative activist and political commentator. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey in 1995, Ryan Fournier is a first-generation college graduate.    At Campbell University, Fournier earned a degree in Political Science with high honors, served as chapter president of his fraternity, while also launching the Students for Trump initiative as a freshman. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, and Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies. Ryan was awarded the Newsmax '30 Most Influential Republicans Under 30' award two-years in a row, and has been recognized by over 500 publications for his work in the 2016 election and beyond.    Fournier currently serves as the Chairman of Students for Trump, a national student mobilization effort which seeks the reelection of President Donald J. Trump. Ryan is also the Executive Director of Radical Alert.

Abram Winegardner Harris was one of the top educators in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  After he was schooled in Philadelphia and spent time with the Department of Agriculture, he served as president of the land grant school in Orono when it became the University of Maine. While there he helped establish the first general studies academic fraternity Phi Kappa Phi.  Then he spent a few years at a private secondary boarding school in Maryland where he established the Cum Laude Society for secondary school scholars.  Next stop: Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he was responsible for a massive expansion of the entire campus – gymnasium, stadium, science center, and much more.  A tradition he began in 1916 continues more than a century later.  Harris is interred under a simple, tasteful stone next to the road in the River section of Laurel Hill West.  It identifies him simply as “SCHOLAR / TEACHER / LEADER / FRIEND". 

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ryan Fournier is an American conservative activist and political commentator. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey in 1995, Ryan Fournier is a first-generation college graduate. At Campbell University, Fournier earned a degree in Political Science with high honors, served as chapter president of his fraternity, while also launching the Students for Trump initiative as a freshman. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, and Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies. Ryan was awarded the Newsmax '30 Most Influential Republicans Under 30' award two-years in a row, and has been recognized by over 500 publications for his work in the 2016 election and beyond. Fournier currently serves as the Chairman of Students for Trump, a national student mobilization effort which seeks the reelection of President Donald J. Trump. Ryan is also the Executive Director of Radical Alert.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ryan Fournier is an American conservative activist and political commentator. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey in 1995, Ryan Fournier is a first-generation college graduate. At Campbell University, Fournier earned a degree in Political Science with high honors, served as chapter president of his fraternity, while also launching the Students for Trump initiative as a freshman. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, and Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies. Ryan was awarded the Newsmax '30 Most Influential Republicans Under 30' award two-years in a row, and has been recognized by over 500 publications for his work in the 2016 election and beyond. Fournier currently serves as the Chairman of Students for Trump, a national student mobilization effort which seeks the reelection of President Donald J. Trump. Ryan is also the Executive Director of Radical Alert.

Hanna Cillo of Henrico recently was named to the 2023 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) fall all-academic team for volleyball. The recognition honors sophomores, juniors and seniors who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Cillo, a senior majoring in Art and Biology at Hamilton College in New York, is a graduate of Godwin High School. *** Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, recently initiated the following local students at Virginia Commonwealth University: Phillip Glass, Johnny Rogerville and Natasha Romero Moskala, of Henrico. Membership is by invitation only and...Article LinkSupport the show

Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced additional key administration and board appointments: Broadband Advisory Council – Richard Schollmann of Henrico, executive director at Virginia Broadband Industry Association; State Rehabilitation Advisory Council – Heidi Lawyer of Glen Allen, curriculum support specialist at Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC); Student Advisory Board – Elizabeth Cobb of Henrico, student; Office of New Americans Advisory Board – Daniel Villar of Henrico, director for the Office of Ethnic Ministries at Catholic Diocese of Richmond. *** Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, recently initiated the following local students at Virginia Commonwealth University:...Article LinkSupport the show

Melanie Morgan of Floresville was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Morgan was initiated at Angelo State University. Membership to Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.Article Link

Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, recently initiated the following local students: Ali Alsuhibani and Manish Pradhan, of Glen Allen; and Gavin Attaway, Benjamin Cassidy, Joseph Chambers, Elizabeth Dooley, Salim Habchi, Sarah Johnson, Alexis Mabry, Paul McIntosh, Reagan Overeem, Peter Pfohl, Christeena Rai, Kendall Rodier, Holly Steverson, Lindsey Williams and Brianna Young, of Henrico and Sean Sukol, of Richmond. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. *** Two local James Madison University students...Article LinkSupport the show

EPISODE 1771: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Evelyn McDonnell, author of THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JOAN DIDION, about Didion's artistic sensibility and moral clarityEvelyn McDonnell is a professor of journalism at Loyola Marymount University. She has been writing about popular culture and society for more than 20 years. She is the author of five books: The World According to Joan Didion (published by Harper One September 26, 2023), Queens of Noise: The Real Story of the Runaways, Mamarama: A Memoir of Sex, Kids and Rock 'n' Roll, Army of She: Icelandic, Iconoclastic, Irrepressible Bjork and Rent by Jonathan Larson. She coedited the anthologies Rock She Wrote: Women Write About Rock, Pop and Rap; Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth; and Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyoncé. Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl. She also edited the Music Matters series published by the University of Texas Press. She has been the editorial director of www.MOLI.com, pop culture writer at The Miami Herald, senior editor at The Village Voice, and associate editor at SF Weekly. Her writing on music, poetry, theater, and culture has appeared in numerous publications and anthologies, including the Los Angeles Times, Ms., Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Spin, Travel & Leisure, Us, Billboard, Vibe, Interview, Black Book, and Option. She codirected the Grrrls on Film festivals at LMU and the conference Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth at the Dia Center for the Arts in New York in 1998. She has won several fellowships and awards, including multiple National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards and Southern California Journalism awards. She was an Annenberg Fellow at USC and a fellow to the NEA Arts Journalism Institute in Theater and Musical Theater. Her 2004 Herald expose of hip-hop cops was awarded first place for enterprise reporting by the South Florida Black Journalists Association and second place in the Society of Professional Journalists' Sunshine State Awards. She earned her Master's in Specialized Journalism, the Arts, from USC, where she was chosen for the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She earned her Bachelor's in American studies, graduating magna cum laude from Brown University. And she is a proud member of the Beloit Memorial High School Hall of Fame.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

Penelope's Song: A Seventeenth Century Tale for a Twenty-First Century World by Carol J. DeMarsPenelope's Song: A Seventeenth-Century Tale for a Twenty-First-Century World occurred during the seventeenth-century golden age of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. With the country's wealth and superpower, why would a vivacious niece of a wealthy Dutch merchant hastily marry her father's brilliant student? Carol J. DeMars' book then took its readers to one of the least desirable outposts in the Dutch Empire when the new couple decided to sail across the dangerous Atlantic Ocean. The lovers arrived at the city of Nieuw Amsterdam, today's Manhattan. Penelope's Song also follows the story of an aristocratic English widow who traded her land of birth for New England, seeking liberty of conscience. She expects Sir Henry, her only son, to join her when the Civil War erupted in England. Loyal to the monarch who bestowed his knighthood, Sir Henry became a Cavalier fighting for King Charles I. Another war disrupted the lives of the Algonquian people that once flourished in the eastern woods of North America. Oliver Cromwell started a trade war for supremacy over the high seas which threatened to overthrow the vast Dutch empire and destabilize their lives again. Once again, drama stirs the life of the legendary couple Richard and Penelope Stout. Witness a story that combines romance, history, and thrill in Carol J. De Mars' book.Carol DeMars graduated from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA. She was a sociology major interested in social change, the Bible, European church history, and the growth of American churches during colonial and pioneer periods. Carol earned a teaching credential at California State University, Northridge, and taught English and United States history for several years. When she decided to pursue research as an independent scholar, she returned to CSUN for further graduate studies and qualified to join Phi Kappa Phi, the prestigious national scholastic society. Carol now resides in Georgia. Penelope's Song: A Seventeenth-Century Tale for a Twenty-First Century World is her first book.www.BarnesAndNoble.com    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09513SYVB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RVXQ2BG0R88KGB9TA571https://www.demarspenelopessong.com/http://www.ReadersMagnet.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/83123cdrm.mp3

I am officially certified scuba diver now and have so many more questions and interests. I asked Grant back! We talk about free diving, mindset of divers, sharks and so much more. Check him out precisiondiving.comThese are only some of his credentials. Grant W. Graves is an award winning director and director of photography. His emphasis in his work has been on all things water; fresh, frozen, and salt. He works in topside environments in fiction and non-fiction as well, generally in hard to access or difficult shooting situations having contributed to programming with most of the major outlets. He is an accomplished photographer and writer. He has a B.S. in marine biology and is a Cambrian Foundation Research Diver and West Coast Coordinator with NOAA diving status.  He is the former president of USA Freediving and the USA Freediving Team for fifteen years. He has been a broad member of the international governing body for freediving (AIDA) in the past for many years. He is the current Chair of the Disciplinary Committee for AIDA and a member f its Technical Committee. He is a freediving instructor trainer and is a founding developer of PADI's Freediver program.Graves also holds a US Coast Guard 100 ton Master Captain's License. He is the District Staff Officer for Emergency Management, a Vice Division Commander, and Flotilla Staff Officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary chairing his flotilla's Emergency Planning Committee. He has an MS in emergency management and a BS in marine biology from California State University Long Beach. He earned an additional masters at the University of the People in their Master of Business Administration program. He is a member of the Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi for his academic achievements. He is a FEMA Master Public Information Officer, Master Exercise Practioner, National Emergency Management Executive Academy (NEMEA) graduate, National Emergency Management Advance Academy (NEMAA) graduate, National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) graduate, a National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) Instructor, CalOES outreach instructor, a candidate in the Master of Continuity of Operations (COOP) program, and he has completed his California Office of Emergency Services certificate as an Emergency Management Specialist, as a Public Information Officer Specialist, Terrorism and Homeland Security Specialist, TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection, and National Sports and Security Professional Development Series. He is the Los Angeles Region Leadership Development Lead with the American Red Cross, as well as a Public Information Officer, Shelter Manager, Advanced Instructor, and COOP Instructor.

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2023 Scholar Jessica Sivillo to discuss academic success in law school. Jessica graduated from WMU Cooley Law School, where she was a leader in many student organizations, including on the board of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and the Executive Notes Editor for the Cooley Law Review. She also had the honor of being chosen by her classmates as the valedictory speaker for graduation. She also received a degree from the University of Tampa; her activities there included the following- Secretary of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Best Buddies, Alpha Chi Omega, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society Activities and societies: Secretary of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Best Buddies, Alpha Chi Omega, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society…see more Major: Communications Minors: Spanish; Law, Justice, and Advocacy We create lawyers who lead, mentor, and inspire ... one student at a time. The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program* provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers.  The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! ​ We are essential for diverse law students who need financial and emotional support because we provide cash scholarships, mentors, and training, which helps them pass the bar exam, obtain employment with competitive and powerful employers, and obtain leadership positions in professional associations. Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

Producer Emily Mosier reports that from Peanut statues to the national peanut festival, boiled peanuts have been a part of Dothan's culture for more than a century. Now, the Dothan campus has a timeless memorial to the salty staple. Troy University's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society is Phi Kappa Phi. The newest members, including Host PJ Heath, were recognized at the Spring 2023 honors convocation.

Charleston Dodson of Henrico graduated May 6 from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. Dodson earned a bachelor of arts degree in Intelligence and Security Studies. *** Zachary Spaeth of Henrico recently was initiated into the all-discipline collegiate honor society Phi Kappa Phi. Spaeth is a student at Old Dominion University. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. *** Jeb Swistock of Henrico graduated May 20 with a BS in Finance from Grove City College in Pennsylvania. *** Caleb...Article LinkSupport the show

Congratulations, Ethan Iverson of Adkins and Leonor Wright of La Vernia for their recent initiation into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Ethan is a student at Texas A&M University. Leonor attends Angelo State University. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional...Article Link

We are excited to welcome Dr. Robert Taylor from the University of British Columbia, to Changing Your Pattern! Rob speaks to us about all things leadership, his influences/experience, what servant leadership characteristics speak to him, challenges of being a people first leader and more! Music Used in This Episode BRP Theme Music: Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura Arranged and performed by Brian Barber Episode Links More About Rob & UBC School of Music https://music.ubc.ca/profile/robert-taylor/⁠https://music.ubc.ca/profile/robert-taylor/⁠ No Contest: The Case Against Competition by Alfie Cohen ⁠https://www.amazon.com/No-Contest-Case-Against-Competition/dp/0395631254⁠ Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dwek ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1GX4YKL2D4VOR&keywords=mindset+book&qid=1681100759&s=books&sprefix=mindset+%2Cstripbooks%2C134&sr=1-3⁠ The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Teach-Exploring-Landscape-Anniversary/dp/1119413044/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BKVYHIOUYC4T&keywords=the+courage+to+teach&qid=1681100819&s=books&sprefix=the+courage+to+teach%2Cstripbooks%2C142&sr=1-1⁠ The Art of Possibility by Ben and Rosamund Zander ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Art-Possibility-Transforming-Professional-Personal/dp/0142001104/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38VIRUYMKKYI&keywords=the+art+of+possibility&qid=1681100859&s=books&sprefix=the+art+of+poss%2Cstripbooks%2C150&sr=1-1⁠ The Talent Code and Culture Code by Daniel Coyle ⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Talent-Code-Daniel-Coyle-audiobook/dp/B07VH2KNT2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CERS3DGQ0Y13&keywords=the+talent+code&qid=1681100876&s=books&sprefix=the+talent%2Cstripbooks%2C153&sr=1-1⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/1847941273/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1681100898&sr=1-1⁠ About Rob Robert Taylor is Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, where he conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting, and serves as Chair of the Woodwind Brass and Percussion Division. With a career in music education spanning over twenty-five years, previous appointments include the University of Puget Sound in the state of Washington and Eureka High School in northern California, where ensembles under his direction earned recognition by Downbeat Magazine, the Selmer Corporation, and Grammy Signature Schools. Taylor received the Master of Music and Doctor of Music degrees in conducting from Northwestern University, where he studied with Mallory Thompson, and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Trumpet and Music Education from Humboldt State University. His research on wind literature, rehearsal techniques, and the use of technology in the training of nascent conductors and performing musicians has been presented in leading wind band publications and featured in presentations at regional and national music conferences, including appearances at the Midwest Clinic and College Band Directors National Association. Recent research focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion, through contemporary, socially-conscious programming and as co-author of The Horizon Leans Forward, a new resource that amplifies the talent and voices of the many underrepresented communities in the wind band field. Dr. Taylor is a Killam Laureate, Jacob K. Javits Fellow, and has served as on the executive boards of the British Columbia Music Educators Association and College Band Directors National Association (Northwest Region). He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Kappa Lambda National Honor Societies, World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, and National Association for Music Education.

Carole Duff completed a 34-year career in education, as an award-winning high school history and social studies teacher, mid-management administrator and curriculum technologist. She is also an accomplished presenter, serious flutist, and avid naturalist. Carole has written articles for the professional journals Educational Leadership and Momentum. After pivoting to writing narrative nonfiction, her short works have appeared in: The Perennial Gen Streetlight Magazine Brevity's Nonfiction Blog Mockingbird An adapted chapter from her to-be-published manuscript Wisdom Builds Her House: A Memoir of Finding Grace in the Third Stage of Life appeared in The Perennial Gen, for which she is a regular contributor. Since 2011, Carole has posted weekly to her long-standing blog Notes from Vanaprastha. Carole holds degrees from Wheaton College in Massachusetts (BA in History, Magna cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa), University of Texas at Dallas (MA in Humanities), University of North Texas (MA in Education Administration, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi), and Goucher College (Certificate in Educational Technology).  She and her husband, the writer K. A. Kenny, now live in the house whose construction she oversaw in her memoir Wisdom Builds Her House, in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, along with their three dogs. She has a daughter, a son, a step-son, and a son-in-law, and she and her husband share a granddaughter.

Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., became the eighth President of Coppin State University (CSU) on May 26, 2020. A respected higher education leader, he is an advocate committed to creating opportunities for all students, especially those from underrepresented communities.He is a champion of public policy issues that foster meaningful dialogue within the landscape of higher education. President Jenkins has delivered keynote addresses to audiences across the United States and internationally. His speeches, research, presentations, and publications have been focused on economic development, crisis management, enrollment and retention, diversity, leadership, African-American male initiatives, social justice, first-generation college students, funding higher education, mentoring, and high-risk college campus behavior such as alcohol consumption and sexual misconduct.President Jenkins is leading the Coppin State University family with an unwavering commitment to student-centeredness, excellence, transparency, and accountability. Through collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Baltimore community, President Jenkins is positioning Coppin State University to become a national leader in urban higher education that transforms the lives of students, from all backgrounds. Coppin State University is recognized, nationally, for its healthcare, business, psychology, criminal justice, teacher education, social work, and STEM academic programs.President Jenkins has expanded the academic portfolio by developing and implementing new, high-demand academic program offerings, such as: the certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Master of Science in Health Information Management, the Bachelor of Science in Data Science, the Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and the Master of Science in Polymer and Materials Sciences. Greater emphasis has been placed on adult learners and, therefore, three fully online degree programs are under development with the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems recently receiving full approval for online offering. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education – Human Development, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, and the Doctorate of Nursing Practice will be submitted for approval to offer through online modality.As President of Coppin State University, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Hippodrome Foundation; the Baltimore chapter of President Obama's national initiative, My Brother's Keeper; Healthcare Access Maryland; the Maryland Zoological Society; the Boy Scouts of America – Baltimore Area Council; the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities; and the national advisory council for Ninety To Zero. He is also a member the President's Council of the Greater Baltimore Committee.President Jenkins has been honored by several civic organizations and universities for his leadership on social change and community engagement. He has been invited to discuss important higher education issues on various media outlets, appearing on Maryland Public Television, Fox News, CBS News, The Jim Strawn Talk Show, HBCU'ish, Hoppy Kercheval – WV MetroNews, IHeart Radio, TEDCO Talks, WOLB, HBCU Digest, C-SPAN, The Box Podcast, NPR and the Roland Martin Show. President Jenkins has been inducted into several prestigious academic honor, business, and leadership societies, including Alpha Kappa Psi; Phi Kappa Phi; Sigma Alpha Pi; Alpha Sigma Lambda; Omicron Delta Kappa; Alpha Phi Sigma; Pi NU; and Order of Omega. The Baltimore Business Journal included him in their 2021 cohort of “Faces to Watch.”Born in Washington, D.C., and raised between the nation's capital and North Carolina, Jenkins is a United States Army veteran who began his path to the presidency as a first-generation college graduate of Fayetteville State University. He earned a master's degree from North Carolina Central University and a doctorate from Virginia Tech. President Jenkins is the first graduate in the history of Virginia Tech's Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) doctoral program to become a college or university president.President Jenkins is married to his college sweetheart, Toinette Jenkins, who proudly serves as the First Lady of Coppin State University. They have two daughters.

Christina A. Clark, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Academic Officer at Marywood  University, providing leadership in all academic matters and working collaboratively with the deans, faculty, staff, students, and administration to further Marywood's mission and vision. Prior to her appointment at Marywood University, Dr. Clark served as Dean of the School of Design, Arts, and Humanities at Marymount University [Arlington, Va.], where she also was a tenured professor of literature and languages. Dr. Clark's academic administration skills include strategic planning, program assessment, recruitment and retention, curricular development, shared governance, university advancement, partnership development, and grant writing, among other issues of critical focus in higher education. She has had extensive leadership development experience, particularly at Marymount and Creighton Universities. Currently participating in the Council of Independent College's Executive Leadership Academy, she previously participated in Leadership Arlington and CASE Advanced Development for Deans and Academic Leaders. Committed to action enabling diversity, equity, and inclusion, she currently serves as chair of the Society for Classical Studies' Committee on Diversity in the Profession and has served on the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences' Committee on Cultural Diversity. Dr. Clark's professional specialty is in classics. As a scholar, Dr. Clark focuses on the representation of gender and nonverbal behavior in ancient Greek and Roman poetry and her professional contributions and research include peer-reviewed books, book chapters, articles, papers, and reviews. Dr. Clark has been recognized for her accomplishments and contributions with the Gamma Phi Beta's Shine (Teaching) Award at Creighton University and “Iggy” Award for Outstanding Freshmen Mentors, Role Models, and Advocates, also at Creighton. A member of the Eta Sigma Phi and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies, Dr. Clark also was a Junior Fellow at Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies.. Previously, Dr. Clark served as director of the world literature program and the health administration and policy program at Creighton University [Omaha, Neb.], where she also chaired the Classical and Near Eastern Studies department and served as a professor. She has served internationally as an associate professor at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies [Rome, Italy] and has taught in the United States at Iowa State University [Ames, Iowa]; Bowdoin College [New Brunswick, Maine]; Gustavus Adolphus College [St. Peter, Minn.]; Florida State University [Tallahassee, Fla.], and the University of Wisconsin-Madison [Madison, Wisc.]. Growing up in a military family and living in many different areas of the United States as well as the Philippines, Dr. Clark earned a BA in Classics from Georgetown University and a MA and PhD in Classics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During her undergraduate education, Dr. Clark spent her junior year abroad at Trinity College [Dublin, Ireland].

Hi there, Today I am so happy to be arts calling Monica Macansantos! About our guest: Monica Macansantos (monicamacansantos.com) is a former James A. Michener Fellow for Fiction and Poetry at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her MFA in Writing. She also holds a PhD in English and Creative Writing from the Victoria University of Wellington, International Institute of Modern Letters. Her debut collection of stories about Filipinos at home and in the diaspora, Love and Other Rituals, is out from the University of Melbourne's Grattan Street Press. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Colorado Review, The Hopkins Review, Bennington Review, The Masters Review, Electric Literature, Literary Hub, and Katherine Mansfield and Children (Edinburgh University Press), among other places. Her work has been recognized as Notable in the Best American Essays 2022 _and the _Best American Essays 2016, and has received finalist and honorable mention citations from the _Glimmer Train _Fiction Open. Her work has also been translated into Czech (_Kuřata v hadí kleci: _Prague, Argo Press, 2020) and Spanish (_Arbolarium, Antologia Poetica de los Cinco Continentes: _Bogota, Colegio Bilingüe José Max León, 2019).  She has received fellowships and scholarships from the Michener Center for Writers, Hedgebrook, the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, the I-Park Foundation, Storyknife Writers Retreat, Moriumius (Japan), the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and the International Institute of Modern Letters.  Her completed manuscripts also include a collection of essays entitled Returning to My Father's Kitchen about grief, home, and belonging, and a novel entitled People We Trust about three young people who come of age in Marcos-era Philippines. She is currently working on a second novel, entitled Marian and Anja, about two childhood friends navigating the in-betweenness of their cultural identities in '90s Philippines and 2010s Austin, as well as a second story collection about Filipinos at home, in the US, and in New Zealand. She has lived in Delaware, Texas, the Philippines, and New Zealand, and loves tango, cooking, swimming, and birds. She also loves writing about her late father, the poet Francis C. Macansantos, from whom she inherited her love of writing, laughter, and life. Love & Other RItuals, now available here: https://www.monicamacansantos.com and here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-and-other-rituals-selected-stories-monica-macansantos/18834429 Twitter: https://twitter.com/missmacansantos Thanks for taking the time to chat on the show, Monica! All the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro (cruzfolio.com). If you like the show: please consider reviewing the podcast and sharing it with those who love the arts, or are starting their creative journey! Your support truly makes a difference, so check out the new website artscalling.com for the latest episodes! Go make a dent: much love, j

Join us as we continue our conversation with our guest, Dr. India Dillard for part 2 of her interview! As a former Co-Chair within the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) for their Mental Health Initiative, in this episode India chats with our host, Elease Dillard about the topic of mental health. She shares free and low-cost places to get counseling, the behind the scenes of what it's like going to counseling (including counseling myths), and as sisters—Elease and India both share how their parents broke the ice with introducing and integrating counseling as a resource within their family.   Press play to listen.   -   MEET INDIA   Dr. India Dillard is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA and currently a Post-Graduate Year-1 (PGY-1) Clinical Pharmacy Resident at one of the nation's leading hospitals specializing in medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and other neurological conditions.     India's journey started from her days in undergrad at Georgia Gwinnett College where she worked hard to successfully graduate college debt-free and obtain scholarships while in Pharmacy School.   Not only was India in the top 10% of her class academically for her Doctorate of Pharmacy, but she has served in retail Pharmacy, served on the frontlines at hospitals/care centers alongside physicians to care for patients, mentors + tutors younger aspiring Pharmacy students, served in multiple leadership roles for organizations, including the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) where she served as Co-Chair for their Mental Health Initiative, Phi Delta Chi professional fraternity where she served as treasurer, and is a member of multiple prestigious honor societies including Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key International honor society. India has goals to continue her pharmacy training to become a board-certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and pharmacy educator. Additionally, she intends to become a heath advocate to start health initiatives in her community.    —   LET'S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/   LET'S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/   LET'S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds   EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-india-dillard-counseling-resources    - *Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

This is only some of his credentials. It was a fascinating day speaking with Grant. So many stories and adventures. I had no idea his extensive certifications and qualifications. We definitely needed more than an hour. It was a huge learning experience exploring a world I have always wanted to know more in depth. Pun intended!Grant W. Graves is an award winning director and director of photography. His emphasis in his work has been on all things water; fresh, frozen, and salt. He works in topside environments in fiction and non-fiction as well, generally in hard to access or difficult shooting situations having contributed to programming with most of the major outlets. He is an accomplished photographer and writer. He has a B.S. in marine biology and is a Cambrian Foundation Research Diver and West Coast Coordinator with NOAA diving status.  He is the former president of USA Freediving and the USA Freediving Team for fifteen years. He has been a broad member of the international governing body for freediving (AIDA) in the past for many years. He is the current Chair of the Disciplinary Committee for AIDA and a member f its Technical Committee. He is a freediving instructor trainer and is a founding developer of PADI's Freediver program.Graves also holds a US Coast Guard 100 ton Master Captain's License. He is the District Staff Officer for Emergency Management, a Vice Division Commander, and Flotilla Staff Officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary chairing his flotilla's Emergency Planning Committee. He has an MS in emergency management and a BS in marine biology from California State University Long Beach. He earned an additional masters at the University of the People in their Master of Business Administration program. He is a member of the Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi for his academic achievements. He is a FEMA Master Public Information Officer, Master Exercise Practioner, National Emergency Management Executive Academy (NEMEA) graduate, National Emergency Management Advance Academy (NEMAA) graduate, National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) graduate, a National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) Instructor, CalOES outreach instructor, a candidate in the Master of Continuity of Operations (COOP) program, and he has completed his California Office of Emergency Services certificate as an Emergency Management Specialist, as a Public Information Officer Specialist, Terrorism and Homeland Security Specialist, TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection, and National Sports and Security Professional Development Series. He is the Los Angeles Region Leadership Development Lead with the American Red Cross, as well as a Public Information Officer, Shelter Manager, Advanced Instructor, and COOP Instructor.

Joining us on the show is guest Dr. India Dillard! During the conversation with our host Elease Dillard, India chats with us about how to use your God-given gifts to serve others, and transparently shares the behind the scenes of her journey of graduating college debt-free + debt-free funding tips for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree. It is also National Pharmacy Week—so if you are interested in graduating with a degree in Pharmacy, India shares her success tips as well! Press play to listen.   -   MEET INDIA   Dr. India Dillard is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA and currently a Post-Graduate Year-1 (PGY-1) Clinical Pharmacy Resident at one of the nation's leading hospitals specializing in medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and other neurological conditions.     India's journey started from her days in undergrad at Georgia Gwinnett College where she worked hard to successfully graduate college debt-free and obtain scholarships while in Pharmacy School.   Not only was India in the top 10% of her class academically for her Doctorate of Pharmacy, but she has served in retail Pharmacy, served on the frontlines at hospitals/care centers alongside physicians to care for patients, mentors + tutors younger aspiring Pharmacy students, served in multiple leadership roles for organizations, including the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) where she served as Co-Chair for their Mental Health Initiative, Phi Delta Chi professional fraternity where she served as treasurer, and is a member of multiple prestigious honor societies including Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key International honor society. India has goals to continue her pharmacy training to become a board-certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and pharmacy educator. Additionally, she intends to become a heath advocate to start health initiatives in her community.    —   LET'S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/   LET'S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/   LET'S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds   EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-india-dillard-serving-others    -   *Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Dr. Judy Butler is a certified Pastoral Psychotherapist in private practice, who consults with, counsels, coaches, and trains Baby Boomers and Senior Adults to become “The Guardian” of their own personal legacy and the legacy of their family. On October 31, 2018 -- Butler Counseling & Consulting, LLC received the 2018 Best of Mebane Award in Religious Counseling. Dr. Butler holds a doctorate in psychotherapy from The Graduate Theological Foundation, a Master of Divinity degree from Campbell University and is a member of both Epsilon Pi Eta and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Judy is a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Triad Retirement Living Association, a certified Spiritual Director, ordained clergy, a speaker, and a teacher with years of experience and many thousands of hours of practical application. In this episode Carl White and Judy Butler discuss:How she figured out that combining pastoralism and psychotherapy is better than either one aloneHow she chose her target clientsWhat she thinks about competition Want to be a guest on PracticeCare?Have an experience with a business issue you think others will benefit from? Come on PracticeCare and tell the world! Here's where you can get the process started:https://marketvisorygroup.com/practicecare-podcast/ This Episode is Sponsored by Chris CleppThis episode is sponsored by The Strategic Financial Group's Chris Clepp. Chris has 21 years of experience in wealth advisement, and today specializes in helping business owners under 55 deal with life's challenges. With Chris you'll create a plan that builds overall financial health, conceives of an exit plan later in life, and even makes work optional if that's what you want. To have an introductory call with Chris and see if there's a match, call Chris at 773-368-2324. Chris' contact info will also be in the show notes to this episode.  To hear Chris' PracticeCare episode, go here. Chris Clepp's Contact Information: 773-368-2324https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisclepp/https://www.facebook.com/BuildingTowardsWealth/https://twitter.com/Buildwealth312  Connect with Judy Butlerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-judy-butler-63323a30/https://www.facebook.com/theGuardiansGifthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHtchEnza0o0TOrrgHLGjRg Connect with Carl WhiteWebsite: http://www.marketvisorygroup.comEmail:  whitec@marketvisorygroup.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marketvisorygroupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD9BLCu_i2ezBj1ktUHVmigLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/healthcaremktg

Mr. Johnson received his bachelor's degree cum laude from Kansas State University in 1975 and was awarded the Putnam Scholarship and inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society. He attended the University of Kansas School of Law in Lawrence, Kansas where he received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1978.A practicing plaintiff's trial lawyer through the 1980's, Mr. Johnson developed innovative uses of film, video and graphics for litigation and mediation. After relocating to San Jose, California in 1993, Mr. Johnson founded Second Chair Litigation Support to apply high-level demonstrative evidence techniques for major litigation projects. In 1998 Mr. Johnson co-founded Visual Forensics with Dr. Arthur Ginsburg in San Ramon, California. His animation work on a number of high profile cases received national attention, including a case involving a Marine EA-6B jet that struck a ski gondola near Cavalese, Italy, which received worldwide coverage. Mr. Johnson's work was featured on CBS 60 Minutes, NBC Today Show, ABC Good Morning America, and several network affiliates. His work was also featured several times on Court TV and has been highlighted in articles appearing in the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, Law Office Computing and other publications. In 2002 Mr. Johnson founded Forensic Arts in Los Angeles. Today he is the founder and president of Visual Law Group in San Jose where he has pioneered the use of remote control drone technology and laser scanning for forensic visualization. Mr. Johnson is a consultant for Pix4D (the leading developer of photogrammetric mapping software) and FARO technologies (a leading manufacturer of laser scanners that have become the standard for accident reconstruction and forensic work).  To date, Mr. Johnson has handled forensic cases in every state of the union except for Vermont and Delaware. He is a frequent speaker and contributor of articles for trade publications and treatises in fields involving demonstrative evidence and computer animation.Originally aired on August 27, 2020

Tom Hood, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Executive Officer of the Society for the Study of Social Problems (1990-2009), received his university education at Michigan State and Duke Universities. The Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors was awarded at M.S.U. in June 1960, Duke University awarded the A.M. degree in Sociology in 1964 and the Ph.D. degree in 1969. Professor Hood is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Gamma Mu, Phi Eta Sigma, and Alpha Kappa Delta and Alpha Zeta honor societies. An active researcher, Dr. Hood's funded research projects and activities in the areas of transportation and the environment have brought over $3 million dollars in external funding to the University since 1974. Currently his research and writing interests include social suffering and collective distress, the social psychology of appearance and the attribution of character, the work of Erving Goffman, environmental movements in America. His published research on the Billy Graham crusade in Knoxville and his work on the social psychology of experiments has been reprinted and widely cited. Professor Hood has taught courses primarily in collective behavior and social movements, research methods, social psychology and environmental sociology. In addition to teaching at all undergraduate levels and graduate levels he has directed or served on more than 100 masters and doctoral committees. A committed Christian, Hood is a life-long member of the United Methodist Church having served on local, district and conference committees. He has been an active 4-H Leader for over 30 years in Knox County and has received the College of Arts and Sciences and National Alumni Association Awards for Public Service. Hood enjoys writing poetry as T.C. Hood and amateur photography.

Join me for in Episode 23 for a conversation with Randall Faust about the IHS Composition Contest. Episode Highlights Brief history of the composition contest: https://www.hornsociety.org/about-the-ihs/composition-projects/composition-contest  How things have changed. Structure/Divisions Reasons why composers should participate. Advice for composers, and what makes a good composition for horn. Who can participate? What are the awards? For even more details about the history of the competition, get the IHS 50th Anniversary Book: https://www.hornsociety.org/257-uncategorised/1665-the-international-horn-society-the-first-50-years  Hornist, composer, author, and professor, Randall Faust has contributed to the horn community both regionally, in Western Illinois, and internationally, through the IHS and other organizations. Randy has participated in many IHS symposiums and was host of the 2009 International Horn Symposium in Macomb IL. Faust is a retired professor of music at Western Illinois University, and performed as hornist of the Camerata Woodwind Quintet and LaMoine Brass Quintet. He has hosted the annual Western Illinois Horn Festival—bringing a variety of outstanding hornists and clinicians to the WIU Campus—and in 2009, he hosted the 41st International Horn Symposium of the International Horn Society. He has participated in regional and international symposiums. His compositions, including Quartet for Four Horns in memory of Philip Farkas, are often heard on concerts and in recordings. He has produced an instructional DVD, How to Stop a Horn. He performs and records, including works of contemporary composers. Performance credits include broadcasts over Peach State Public Radio during 12 years as principal horn of the Columbus (Georgia) Symphony Orchestra and recording as a member of the Clarion Wind Symphony. Randy was born in 1947 in Vermillion, South Dakota, into a musical family. He studied at Interlochen, Eastern Michigan University (BS 1972), Minnesota State University Mankato (MM 1973), and the University of Iowa (DMA 1980). His horn teachers have included Marvin Howe, John Berg, Marvin McCoy, Don Haddad, Eugene Wade, Orrin Olson, Paul Anderson, Michael Hatfield, Arnold Jacobs, and Helen Kotas Hirsch; his composition teachers were Rolf Scheurer, Warren Benson, Anthony Iannaccone, Peter Tod Lewis, and Donald Martin Jenni. He has taught at Shenandoah University (1973-1982) and Auburn University (1982-1997), and has been on the faculty of the Interlochen Center for the Arts for over two decades. In 2006 he recorded Fantasies on American Themes, a CD of compositions by William Presser. Randy's articles and reviews have appeared in The Horn Call since 1980. He chronicled the work of his teacher, IHS Honorary Member Marvin Howe, in a 1996 Horn Call article “Marvin Howe, Singer of Smooth Melodies,” in his edition of Marvin Howe's The Singing Hornist (2001), an ongoing series of instructional videos, and in a lecture/performance involving many former Howe students at the 2016 International Horn Symposium. Randy's compositions have been performed at the International Trumpet Guild, the International Trombone Association, the National Gallery of Art, and the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall and have been the subject of several doctoral dissertations. His music has been recorded on Albany Records, MSR Classics, Crystal Records, Summit Records, and ACA Digital Recordings by artists such as The Palisades Virtuosi, Andrew Pelletier, David Griffin, Ralph Lockwood, Steven Gross, Michael Hatfield, Randy Gardner, David Krehbiel, and Douglas Hill. He and his wife, Sharon, have been publishing his compositions through Faust Music since 1974. In addition to his activities with the IHS, Randy has been president of the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (1992-1994) and has served as Interim Chair of the Western Illinois Department of Music. He has been honored by the Western Illinois University Chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi as its Outstanding Artist for 2004 and in 2006 and 2010 by the College of Fine Arts and Communication with its Creative Activity Award. He has received the ASCAP Award in annually since 1990 and the Orpheus Award from The Auburn University Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity in 1987. Randy has served on the IHS Advisory Council (1984-1990), as Secretary-Treasurer (1986-1987), President (1987–1990), Music Review Editor for The Horn Call (1981-1990), and Composition Contest Coordinator since 2013. He received the Punto Award in 2009 and was elected an IHS Honorary Member in 2016.

This week on Spaghetti on the Wall : Ellen McDowell is the founder of Ellen McDowell – Your Social Butterfly. Follow: @ellenmcdowell.ysb on Instagram . Ellen grew up in Baton Rouge and is a graduate of Baton Rouge High School. From LSU, she earned her Bachelor of Interior Design and was active with Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. She earned Phi Kappa Phi honors with her Master of Historic Preservation from the University of Georgia. She passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam and was a Registered Interior Designer for many years. One of her favorite projects was designing window treatments and furniture for the Old State Capitol Museum. She has taught at LSU, University of Louisiana Lafayette and is still an Adjunct Faculty Member for the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She also taught the Social Media Certification Course at LSU Continuing Education for two years. Ellen loves to help small business owners. She shares her knowledge of technology and marketing with as many people as she can. She is a bestselling compilation author with Journey to the Stage vol. 2, Certified Partner for Keap, Certified Constant Contact Solution Provider and Certified Professional Speaker. She rides annually with the Mardi Gras Krewe of Artemis. She is an active Lay Eucharistic Minister at Trinity Episcopal Church. She speaks regionally to small business owners and entrepreneurs on best practices for incorporating email and social media marketing. She is an oenophile, and an avid LSU Superfan! . Leduc Entertainment is a video production company with offices in New Orleans, Atlanta and Los Angeles. We help business owners and creatives scale their businesses through video marketing. Using YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter, we are able to communicate your message, brand and product in an engaging way. Your business deserves great videos!

Dr. Jim Barry is the author of Social Content Marketing for Entrepreneurs, a textbook used in the instruction of MBA courses. He has served as Professor of Marketing at NSU since August, 2004 where he teaches courses in social media marketing, consumer behavior, and integrated marketing communication. He won the 2019 President's Distinguished Faculty Award and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi earlier this year. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, Jim completed an MBA in Marketing at DePaul University. He then received his doctorate from NSU. Jim's publications have appeared in many leading marketing journals primarily about social media marketing, content marketing, humor, storytelling, cross-cultural relational marketing and emerging markets. He serves on the editorial review boards of top journals like the European Journal of Marketing and the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing. He joined NSU after a 25-year career in executive marketing positions with AT&T Bell Labs, Gould Electronics, GE Aerospace, BFGoodrich Aerospace, Rockwell Collins and two start-up firms. His primary responsibilities as a director of marketing and strategic planner included mergers and acquisitions, business development and global marketing development for high tech electronics firms. He and his wife, Claudia, reside in Delray Beach where they serve as pastors for Trinity Church International and facilitate a number of classes on biblical world views. Read the Thought Leadership Social Marketing Research Report - CLICK HERE

Diane Wilbon Parks is an accomplished poet, visual artist, and author; Diane has written two poetry collections and a Children's Book. She is the founder of “The Write Blend”, a culturally diverse poetry circle, and has been recognized as one of Prince George's County Poets of Excellence and Literary Leaders. She has celebrated the installation of one of her poems and artwork as a permanent sign at the North Patuxent Research Refuge. Diane's poetry has been widely featured nationally and internationally, online, and in newsletters, online magazines and journals, anthologies: Random House's International Anthology, “Singing in the Dark”, and International Magazine, Wexford Women, and locally in the Annapolis, Westfield Magazine. She has been an Expert Consultant to the National Trust for Historic Preservation at Woodlawn and the National Endorsement for the Arts. Diane's interviews have been included in the 43rd and 44th Anniversary of Grace Cavalieri's “The Poet and The Poem at the Library of Congress. Diane is a USAF Veteran, a Member of UMD's, Phi Kappa Phi's Honor Society, a PMP - currently working as a Sr. IT Program Manager. Diane resides in Maryland with her husband; she has two adult children and a new granddaughter.                                                                                         

About Bree: Attorney Bree Sullivan-Howell  was born and raised in South Georgia. After graduating with honors from Deerfield-Windsor School in Albany, Ms. Sullivan matriculated to the University of Georgia, where she graduated from the UGA Honors Program with a perfect 4.0 grade point average in Journalism/Public Relations, First Honor Graduate, Summa Cum Laude, with honors, in 1999. Ms. Sullivan's academic success brought with it memberships in such honor societies as Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key National Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Order of Omega Greek Honor Society. While a student at the University of Georgia, Ms. Sullivan-Howell was named one of ten Outstanding Senior Leaders and was awarded a 1997 National Leadership Award from Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society. She also represented UGA's athletic department in UGA football recruitment efforts, was a member and philanthrophy chairperson of Kappa Delta Sorority, and was a member of Mortar Board. Perhaps her best preparation for law school and, ultimately, a career as a litigator came when she was selected to serve as Defender/Advocate on UGA's University Judiciary. Ms. Sullivan-Howell served as an intern in the Washington, D.C., offices of the late U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell and U.S. Representative Nathan Deal, who went on to become Georgia Governor.  While working on Capitol Hill, Ms. Sullivan-Howell attended and completed a course of study with the Institute on Political Journalism at Georgetown University. Ms. Sullivan-Howell worked two years during college as a file clerk in the Athens law firm of Fortson, Bentley & Griffin, P.A. before matriculating to law school in 1999. Ms. Sullivan-Howell's academic success and leadership while an undergraduate earned her a full scholarship to attend law school at Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. While there, Ms. Sullivan distinguished herself as a top student, graduating Cum Laude in 2002 and receiving CALI Awards For Excellence in First Amendment Law, Environmental Law, Taxation of Tax-Exempt Organizations, Appellate Practice and Procedure, Advanced Legal Research, Legal Writing I and Legal Writing II. Ms. Sullivan-Howell also received Faculty Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing I and Legal Writing II and was named to the school's Dean's List. Outside the classroom, Ms. Sullivan-Howell participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program helping needy people complete income tax returns and was active in the Federalist Society. She also served as Vice President of Mercer's chapter of Christian Legal Society and gained invaluable experience as an intern to the late Honorable Duross Fitzpatrick, Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in 2001. ​After her admission to the Georgia Bar in 2002, Ms. Sullivan-Howell accepted a position as an associate with the Macon firm of James, Bates, Pope & Spivey, LLP, (now known as James Bates) where she worked as a commercial and business tort litigator.  Ms. Sullivan-Howell relocated from Macon to Thomasville in 2005. Ms. Sullivan-Howell serves as a Board member for Family Enrichment Group, Inc., the Thomas County affiliate of CASA Georgia, Inc., an organization which provides child advocacy services in Georgia's Juvenile Courts. She is also an active member of the Women's Forum, a subsection of the Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, and has presented legal information programs for Boy Scouts and women's small groups in Thomasville.   Ms. Sullivan-Howell has served as a competition judge and advisor to the Scholars Academy team in Georgia High School Mock Trial proceedings. Ms. Sullivan-Howell is a member of the Georgia Bar's Sections on Family Law and Child Protection & Advocacy and the Thomas County Bar Association. Ms. Sullivan-Howell has served for many years as Chairperson for the Advisory Board to Southwest Georgia Technical College's program in Paralegal Studies. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Ms. Sullivan-Howell one of the Ten Best Family Law Attorneys in Georgia. Positive feedback from clients has earned Ms. Sullivan-Howell an Avvo Client's Choice badge on Avvo's widely-used legal services website (www.avvo.com). Ms. Sullivan-Howell is admitted to practice in all Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Washington, D.C. She is an active member of Thomasville First United Methodist Church, where she sings with the Worship Team and teaches Sunday School. Where to Find Bree: Website: The Sullivan Firm Instagram:  Bree Sullivan-Howell Instagram: Crush Your Divorce

The Golden Age of Obituary Writing: Danny Heitman, the editor of Phi Kappa Phi's Forum magazine, an award-winning columnist who frequently writes for The Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, New York Times, Washington Post and others joins host Richard Levick of LEVICK to discuss the joys and lessons learned from writing obituaries. The column which received the most response was his recent Wall Street Journal essay about how writing obituaries has enriched his life. Writing and reading obituaries provides us all with invaluable lessons about time, the challenges even the most successful people have to overcome, the things that matter and give us a sense of history that changes our perspective.

Congratulations to Lindsey Boyd and Victoria Elizondo, both of La Vernia, who were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Membership to Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Lindsey and Victoria attend Texas State University in San Marcos.Article Link

Jacqueline de La Torre of Floresville was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Jacqueline was initiated at the University of North Texas in Denton. Membership into Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Its mission is “to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”Article Link

Today we get to share an incredible conversation we had with Luke Wilson. Luke is one of the leading voices talking about the discrimination of LGBTQ+ students and private religious universities. He is a part of a class action known as The REAP (https://www.thereap.org/) which is looking to end the mistreatment of LGBTQ+ students at schools who receive federal tax payer funding. Luke holds a BA in English, summa cum laude, from Liberty University, an MA in English from McMaster University, and an MTS from Vanderbilt University. He is a PhD Candidate in Comparative Studies at Florida Atlantic University, a Dissertation Fellow through the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and a Sessional Lecturer at University of Toronto. You can read Luke's piece in The Advocate (mentioned in the episode) HERE: https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2021/5/13/gay-man-says-he-was-tormented-liberty-university-now-hes-suing The interview Luke did on Kevin Garcia's A Tiny Revolution Podcast (mentioned in the episode) can be found HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Qtmzf3G0LGxwslKzRFUkt?si=sZVBiGrhSna10ghH2s05jg&dl_branch=1 Follow Luke on Instagram @LukeSlamDunkWilson Follow Luke on Twitter @Wilson_fw We mentioned our audio producer Cody Coffey in this episode and dedicated this episode to his recently departed feline partner in crime. If you feel like throwing Cody some cash for all he does for the show you can Venmo him @codywcoffey.

Georgia Kostelecky of Glen Allen recently was initiated into the all-discipline collegiate honor society Phi Kappa Phi. Kostelecky is a student at Longwood University. *** Trine University in Angola, Ind., welcomed its newest Doctor of Physical Therapy class at a special ceremony on May 21. During the White Coat Ceremony, Kayla Reeg of Henrico, a member of the class of 2023, received her white coat, symbolizing her entry into the physical therapy profession.Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

The following area students recently graduated from the University of Mississippi: Christopher Ryan Steiner, of Glen Allen; and Waleed Mohamedain Suliman, Brian Christopher Zack, Douglas Bradford Dyke, John William Cunningham, Andrew Earl Roupas and Andrew David Stone Dyson, of Henrico. *** Francis Quainoo of Henrico recently was initiated into the all-discipline collegiate honor society Phi Kappa Phi. Quainoo was initiated at University of Maryland Global Campus. *** University of Alabama student Thi Xuan Ngan Trang of Henrico participated in UA's Cooperative Education Program for spring 2021. Trang worked for Tiffin Motorhomes. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

It started in Chicago, where Debra wrote and sang original musicals for her stuffed animals when she was very young. She began an illustrious theatrical career starring as Toto in a summer camp production of Wizard of Oz. Barely surviving head-to-toe fur in sweltering July heat, she already knew how to suffer for her art. https://debrawanger.com/ Debra studied acting at the nationally-acclaimed Piven Theatre Workshop with such talents as John Cusack, Joan Cusack, and Jeremy Piven. Her vocal training began at the Northwestern University vocal department while still attending high school. She declined an opera scholarship to Oberlin Conservatory in order to study musical theatre at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM.)   She took a quarter off to work for a few months in live theatre. Fifteen productions later, she returned to school and graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University and received a Masters of Fine Arts in musical theatre from San Diego State University, where she graduated Phi Kappa Phi as a Marion Ross Scholar.   Debra has performed in regional theatres and cabaret clubs across the country, most frequently in Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, and South Florida. In Professionally Speaking at the Off-Broadway, The Miami Herald hailed her “a comic sparkplug.”   Her role in Triumph of Love won a KPBS-TV Patté award. Her one-woman show My Nights With George, Kurt & Cole, (co-written and directed by comic genius, Phil Johnson) was featured at various venues throughout Southern California and won Best New Play and Best Actress at the 2003 San Diego Actors Festival, and the San Diego Playbill Billie Award for Best Actress in a musical.  In 2019, Debra won a San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award (Craig Noel) for Angels in America: Parts 1 & 2. She appears regularly in San Diego regional theatre, including: Angles in America, Handbagged, God of Vengeance at the La Jolla Playhouse, Hairspray, Footloose, Sound of Music, La Cage Aux Folles, Billy Elliot and White Christmas at San Diego Musical Theatre. Spring Awakening, My Fair Lady, On the 20th Century and Dogfight at Cygnet; Hamlet (Gertrude) at Intrepid; Titanic & Sunset Blvd. at Moonlight Amphitheatre; Permanent Collection at Mo’olelo; Full Monty (Vicki) at New Village Arts; Anything Goes! (Reno) Oliver! (Nancy) and Babes in Arms at Lyric Opera San Diego; Carousel and Sound of Music at Lawrence Welk; My Nights With George, Kurt & Cole (NCRT & 6th@Penn, AASD & Billie Awards); Debra studied at Tufts & CCM and holds a M.F.A. from SDSU.  Her CD, Driving My Own Heart is available on Amazon & iTunes.   She took hiatus from performing to explore the “other side of the table.” As a talent manager and at Creative Artists Agency, under world-famous super-agent Michael Ovitz, she helped to guide the careers of such actors as Donald Sutherland, Patrick Dempsey, Halle Berry, Alyssa Milano, and Antonio Banderas.  Having been yelled at by some of the most powerful players in Hollywood, she decided that performing was just as difficult, but a lot more fun.   Debra is a Certified Bulletproof Human Potential Coach, studying in a year-long program with the Bulletproof Certified Coach Training Program with Dave Asprey & Dr. Mark Atkinson. As a coach, Debra specializes in helping actors & creative types find a healthy lifestyle balance while maintaining an exciting, satisfying creative career (it can be done!) She co-hosted The Upgraded Woman Podcast with Lane Kennedy found on iTunes and UpgradedWoman.com. Debra travels the country speaking and working with young actors to learn healthy habits to set them on a course for a long, healthy career as as Resilient Actor!   Her diverse career has also included work as an award-winning actor, director, producer, professor, best-selling author, disc jockey, law intern, arranger, choir director, radio producer, announcer, teacher, coach, housewife, last but exhaustively not least, mom. She plays the guitar, harp, and piano and spends any free-time (ha!) dabbling in cooking, aromatherapy, yoga, interior decorating, and chocolate. She lives in San Diego with her three children & Bernedoodle.

Ashley Gates of Grove Hill was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society. Gates was initiated at the University of West Alabama. Gates is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.Article Link

Alyssa Tamburo of Adkins was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Alyssa is a student at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Membership to Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.Article Link

Bailey Kane of Henrico was named to the fall 2020 dean’s list at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Pa. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a semester academic average of 3.4 or higher. Kane is a doctor of pharmacy student. *** Callie Fleet of Henrico recently was initiated into the all-discipline collegiate honor society Phi Kappa Phi. Fleet was initiated at North Carolina State University. The following students from Virginia Tech also were initiated into Phi Kappa Phi: Caroline Bolyard, Mason Clark, Elizabeth Michalowicz and Kaitlin Phelon, of Glen Allen; and Shawn Richardson, of Henrico. ***...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Eryn Pierdolla of Adkins was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Pierdolla was initiated at Texas Tech University. Membership into Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.Article Link

Sarah Varney RDH BSDH & Christine Diehl RDH BS   Check out the Dentsply Sirona Product Lineup Are you ready to have the tools to step into excellence? Thank you Dentsply Sirona for sponsoring today's episode and giving hygienists the platforms we need to work safely and effectively. We should not have to sacrifice our care because of inadequate tools, check out the lineup of instruments at Dentsply Sirona to bring your patients' oral health to the next level!   Welcome back, Peeps!  Today we are joined by the dynamic duo that are building up a generation of leaders that will elevate the dental industry. Sarah Varney and Christine Diehl are the founders of DSO Hygiene Excellence, an accreditation program geared toward dental hygienists. Sarah and Christine talk us through the systems needed to measure success as hygienists and the difficulties we face as a profession. These entrepreneurs dish their thoughts on effective leadership, patient care and system implementation in the dental office.   We cover some of these topics and much more: How can we measure if our patients are getting the best care? What are the most important factors for a hygienist to track in order to measure their personal performance? How do you talk to a patient about fluoride and other periodontal therapy? Should hygienists be paid hourly or on a percentage basis?   DSO Hygiene Excellence Team Bio: Christine Diehl RDH BS I have 28 years of clinical Dental Hygiene experience. I practice a patient centered approach with an emphasis on the oral systemic connection. I graduated from Parkland College with my degree in Dental Hygiene and a Bachelor's of Health Sciences from Northern Illinois University. Over my career, I have attended a multitude of continuing education, including the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2003 and received an Associate Fellowship from the World Clinical Laser Institute. In 2007, I co-founded White Velocity, a tooth whitening company.We sold exclusively through high end salons and spas. This venture gave me an appreciation of the business side of dentistry.In 2019, Founded CE2 at Decision One Dental. June 2020 Founder and CEO of DSO Hygiene Excellence. My goal is to elevate the profession of dental hygiene by giving hygienists the tools needed to be the Best!   Sarah Varney RDH BSDH Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree, employed by Kendall Pointe Dental since 1988. Received an Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene degree in 1995 from Parkland College in Champaign, IL and graduated with Honors from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT with a Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene degree in 2008. Obtained certifications: Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2003, an Associate Fellowship and Dental Laser Certification, World Clinical Laser Institute in 2004, Ultimate Soft Tissue Laser Certification, World Clinical Laser Institute in 2013, Administer and Monitor Nitrous Oxide, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2010, Inspired Hygiene Mastermind Member and Advanced Periodontal Coach in 2011. Member of the Illinois Dental Hygiene Association and the academic honorary society, Phi Kappa Phi. In 2008, became the charter recipient of the Irene Newman award.In June 2019, Founded and became the Program Director for CE2 at DecisionOne Dental.Applied to the University of Notre Dame, Mendoza School of Business, Executive MBA program in May 2019. Received admissions in August 2019 into the University of Notre Dame, Mendoza School of Business, Executive MBA program, Chicago campus, Class of 2021. June 2020, CEO and Founder of DSO Hygiene Excellence, an organization of dental hygienists in the pursuit of excellence in patient care within the DSO space with an emphasis on leadership, business and national collaboration with other like-minded hygienists to elevate our profession and patient outcomes Find DSO Hygiene Excellence online:   Website: https://www.dsohygieneexcellence.com/  IG: @DSOHygieneExcellence  Facebook: @DSOHygieneExcellence Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dso-hygiene-excellence  Youtube: DSO Hygiene Excellence Youtube Page   --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

Tina Woodard, Ed.D., PHR, Founder & CEO Capstone Performance Solutions Dr. Tina Woodard founded Capstone Performance Solutions, Inc., a WBENC Certified Women's Business Enterprise, in 2016 with a vision to inspire leaders and organizations to achieve excellence. As both an accomplished engineer and HR executive with over twenty years of experience in the manufacturing, government, and education sectors, Dr. Woodard brings innovative solutions to clients looking to build a strong organizational culture and become transformational leaders. Dr. Woodard most recently served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Organizational Development at the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG). Her visionary work led to growing the talent pool of executive-level leaders in the USG from 0 to 300 executives within a six-year period. Dr. Woodard also served for eight years as the Organizational Development Division Manager at Gwinnett County Government. Originally starting her career as a quality engineer, Dr. Woodard held various engineering positions at Fortune 500 companies. As a passionate advocate for youth, Dr. Woodard co-founded the nonprofit, I Am B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L., Inc. (IAB) in 2004 to serve underrepresented girls and women through mentoring and leadership development programs. Dr. Woodard holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and a certificate in Local Government & ExecutiveManagement. She is also an alumna of the 2018 Leadership America Cohort. Dr. Woodard earned a doctorate in Adult Education from the University of Georgia where she was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. She also holds a Master of Human Resource Development and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University. Dr. Woodard lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and their two daughters. https://www.capstonesolutionsinc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinacwoodard/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bj-murphy9/support

Jamila S. Maxie is a followership and management researcher with over 18 years of experience in academe that includes recruitment/enrollment management, academic advising, student activities/affairs, and test administration.  Several of her passions are reflective in the degrees and certificates she has earned: Writing – Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (emphasis in Public Relations, Marketing minor; honor graduate), Education – Masters of Arts in Higher Education Administration, Business – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (summa cum laude) and Leadership - graduate certificate in Organizational Leadership.  She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Management – Organizational Behavior and Human Resources.  Her research focuses on followership, leader/follower identity and top leadership team turnover.  Before entering higher education, her professional experience included financial marketing and customer service.  In 2016, her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found Vision 20/20 Creative Group, a strategy consulting agency.   With a passion for leadership and giving back, she volunteers her time as the Assistant Director for the AABHE Leadership and Mentoring Institute (LMI), a national professional development experience for African Americans in higher education to enhance their leadership capacities and improve their opportunities for advancement in higher education. She previously served as the inaugural LMI Fellow from 2013-2015.  Additionally, she is a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society, Sigma Tau Delta honor society, the Academy of Management (AOM) where she currently serves as one of six Graduate Student Representatives for the Human Resources Division, Management Doctoral Student Association (through the Ph.D. Project), and the Southern Management Association (SMA).  Previously she served on the Governing Council Board and as the Divisional Chair for Membership Engagement for the National Collegiate Testing Association (NCTA).   Aside from her professional pursuits, Jamila enjoys volunteering and previously served as a volunteer with the KBSJ Prayer Initiatives and the Houston Food Bank.  Additionally, she served as one the Superstar Volunteers for the events leading up to Super Bowl LI. Jamila is originally from Shreveport, Louisiana and loves visiting Civil Rights & Holocaust museums throughout the US.   CONNECT WITH Jamila S. Maxie LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jamilasmaxie    CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Ask questions: www.cedricfrancis.com Also Ask questions: www.lead2greatness.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/cedricfrancis Twitter: @cedricfrancis Instagram: @cedricfrancis LinkedIn: @cedricfrancis

Dr. Andrea E. Brown was appointed the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Maryland in 2018. In this position, she conducts the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble and serves as the Director of Athletic Bands. Brown is formerly a member of the conducting faculty at the University of Michigan where she served as the assistant director of bands and was a faculty sponsor of a College of Engineering Multidisciplinary Design Project team researching conducting pedagogy technology. Previously Brown was the director of orchestra and assistant director of bands at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. She is a frequent guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator in the US, Europe, and Asia. Brown completed a DMA in instrumental conducting at UNC Greensboro where she was a student of John Locke and Kevin Geraldi. While at UNCG, she was both guest conductor and principal horn on UNCG Wind Ensemble's fireworks! and finish line! CDs released on the Equilibrium label. Brown has also had several rehearsal guides published in the popular GIA Publications series, "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band" and has presented at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Music For All Summer Symposium, the Yamaha Bläserklasse in Schlitz, Germany, the International Computer Music Conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the College Music Society International Conference in Sydney, Australia, and multiple times at the College Band Directors National Association National Conference. A proponent of inclusion and equity issues in the music profession, Brown is a frequent guest speaker on these topics. She currently serves on the CBDNA Diversity Committee and is a member of the Drum Corps International Women’s In Step Committee. Brown is the founder of “Women Rising to the Podium”- an online group of over 3600 members supporting and celebrating women band directors. Additionally, she also serves the chair of the Sigma Alpha Iota Women’s Music Fraternity Graduate Conducting Grant and an advisor of the SAI chapter at the University of Maryland. Brown previously served on the brass and conducting instructional staff of the DCI World Champion Phantom Regiment (2004 – 2017). Other marching organizations she has instructed include the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, Carolina Crown, and Spirit of Atlanta. Brown will serve a music judge for DCI for the 2021 season. As a performer, Brown was a member of the AA Brass Quintet, which won the International Brass Quintet Competition hosted by Fred Mills at the University of Georgia. She performed with the horn sections of the Boston Brass All-Stars Big Band, North Carolina Symphony, Winston-Salem Symphony, and the Brevard Music Center Orchestra. Brown has studied brass performance and pedagogy with Abigail Pack, J.D. Shaw, Jack Masarie, Freddy Martin, Dottie Bennett, Randy Kohlenberg, Richard Steffen, and Ed Bach. Originally from Milan, Tennessee, she is a graduate of Austin Peay State University and earned a master of music degree in horn performance and a master of music education degree with a cognate in instrumental conducting from UNCG. Prior to her position at Georgia Tech, Brown was the assistant director of bands at Austin Peay State University and taught public school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Dallas, Texas. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lambda, NAfME, and CBDNA. She was awarded the Rose of Honor as a member of Sigma Alpha Iota Women's Music Fraternity and is an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchbookpodcast/message

Dr. Andrea Brown is the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. At UM, Dr. Brown conducts several ensembles including the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble and the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band.    Topics include: - Andrea discusses her experiences working as the Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Michigan and making the transition to leading ensembles at the University of Maryland  - Designing shows for marching band - Promoting diversity of gender in the field of music education   Links:  Andrea’s UM page: https://music.umd.edu/directory/andrea-brown UM Bands: https://music.umd.edu/ensembles/bands   Bio:  Dr. Andrea E. Brown was appointed the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Maryland in 2018. In this position she conducts the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble and serves as the Director of Athletic Bands in which she leads the “Mighty Sound of Maryland” and all aspects of the athletic band program. Brown is formerly a member of the conducting faculty at the University of Michigan where she served as the assistant director of bands. In this position, she was the conductor of the Campus Bands and director of the Campus Band Chamber Ensembles, associate director of the Michigan Marching and Athletic Bands, director of the Men's Basketball Band, guest conductor with the Symphony Band and Concert Band, taught conducting, and was a faculty sponsor of a College of Engineering Multidisciplinary Design Project team researching conducting pedagogy technology. Previously Brown was the director of orchestra and assistant director of bands at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta where she also led research in conducting pedagogy technology and was a member of the Oxford Program faculty. She is a frequent guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator in the US, Europe, and Asia.    Brown completed a DMA in instrumental conducting at UNC Greensboro where she was a student of John Locke and Kevin Geraldi. While at UNCG, she was named Outstanding Teaching Assistant and was both guest conductor and principal horn on UNCG Wind Ensemble's fireworks! and finish line! CDs released on the Equilibrium label. Brown has also had several rehearsal guides published in the popular GIA Publications series, "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band" and has presented at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Music For All Summer Symposium, the Yamaha Bläserklasse in Schlitz, Germany, the International Computer Music Conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the College Music Society International Conference in Sydney, Australia, and multiple times at the College Band Directors National Association National Conference.   A proponent of inclusion and equity issues in the music profession, Brown is a frequent guest speaker on these topics. She currently serves on the CBDNA Gender and Ethnic Minority Committee, and as a member of the recently formed Drum Corps International Women’s In Step Committee. Brown is also the founder of “Women Rising to the Podium” - an online group of 2300 members supporting and celebrating women band directors. She also serves the chair of the Sigma Alpha Iota Women’s Music Fraternity Graduate Conducting Grant.   Brown currently serves as a brass consultant for Phantom Regiment and Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps. She has been on the brass and conducting instructional staff of the DCI World Champion Phantom Regiment since 2004. Other marching organizations with which she has instructed are the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, Carolina Crown, Kennesaw Mountain High School (GA), Father Ryan High School (TN), and McGavock High School (TN).   As a performer, Brown was a member of the AA Brass Quintet, which won the International Brass Quintet Competition hosted by Fred Mills at the University of Georgia. She performed with the horn sections of the Boston Brass All Stars Big Band, North Carolina Symphony, Winston-Salem Symphony, and the Brevard Music Center Orchestra. Brown has studied brass performance and pedagogy with Abigail Pack, Jack Masarie, Freddy Martin, J.D. Shaw, Dottie Bennett, Randy Kohlenberg, Richard Steffen, and Ed Bach.   Originally from Milan, Tennessee, she is a graduate of Austin Peay State University where she was named "Outstanding Student in Music." Brown earned a master of music degree in horn performance and a master of music education degree with a cognate in instrumental conducting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Prior to her position at Georgia Tech, Brown was the assistant director of bands at Austin Peay State University and taught public school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Dallas, Texas. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lambda, and CBDNA. She was awarded the Rose of Honor as a member of Sigma Alpha Iota and is an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.    

Dr. Jim Barry is the author of Social Content Marketing for Entrepreneurs, a textbook used in the instruction of MBA courses. He has served as Professor of Marketing at NSU since August, 2004 where he teaches courses in social media marketing, consumer behavior, and integrated marketing communication. He won the 2019 President's Distinguished Faculty Award and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi earlier this year. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, Jim completed an MBA in Marketing at DePaul University. He then received his doctorate from NSU. Jim's publications have appeared in many leading marketing journals primarily about social media marketing, content marketing, humor, storytelling, cross-cultural relational marketing and emerging markets. He serves on the editorial review boards of top journals like the European Journal of Marketing and the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing. He joined NSU after a 25-year career in executive marketing positions with AT&T Bell Labs, Gould Electronics, GE Aerospace, BFGoodrich Aerospace, Rockwell Collins and two start-up firms. His primary responsibilities as a director of marketing and strategic planner included mergers and acquisitions, business development and global marketing development for high tech electronics firms. He and his wife, Claudia, reside in Delray Beach where they serve as pastors for Trinity Church International and facilitate a number of classes on biblical world views. Read the Thought Leadership Social Marketing Research Report - CLICK HERE

Professor Burnis R. Morris earned a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Mississippi in 1973 and an M.P.A. in Public Administration from the University of Dayton in 1977. He joined the faculty at Marshall University in 2003 as the Carter G. Woodson Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications. He became a Distinguished John Deaver Drinko Fellow in 2011 and was named the Senior Faculty Distinguished Artists and Scholars Award winner at Marshall and a West Virginia History Hero in 2016. He is also a former assistant chair of the Marshall University Faculty Senate. Professor Morris is known nationally for his work advising and training professional journalists who cover philanthropy and tax-exempt issues and as author of two books suggesting methods for such coverage. His work also has become closely associated with Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known to many as the "Father of Black History." With Dr. Alan Gould in 2016, Professor Morris co-founded The Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum, a program created through the Drinko Academy and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and now serves as its director. Professor Morris has conducted research into Woodson's use of black newspapers to promote history. The University Press of Mississippi published the hard copy of his book, titled Carter G. Woodson: History, the Black Press, and Public Relations, in 2017, and the paperback in 2018. His Woodson-press research was supported by the Drinko Academy, the West Virginia Humanities Council, and Emory University, which named him a Carter G. Woodson Fellow in 2012. He is now engaged in additional research involving Woodson's broader influence over black lives during the twentieth century. He was named a John Marshall Summer Scholar for 2018 and accepted an invitation to share his Woodson findings in a public history project for an upcoming Amherst University Press peer-reviewed publication. Professor Morris has been awarded two major grants from the West Virginia Humanities Council to create black history institutes for schoolteachers in 2017 and 2019. He is a volunteer in the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, which Woodson founded in 1915 in launching the Black History Movement, and he is a member of two national honor societies, Phi Kappa Phi and Kappa Tau Alpha (journalism). Credit: Marshall University's John Deaver Drinko Academy (https://www.marshall.edu/drinko/scholarship-and-creative-production/professor-burnis-morris-2011-2012/). www.seabassmorris.com Listen to my podcast on the go: https://anchor.fm/seabasspodcast To support Sebastian Morris: www.seabassmorris.com/dontate Sebastian's social media links: www.instagram.com/seabassmorris www.facebook.com/seabassmorris www.twitter.com/seabassmorris www.linkedin.com/company/seabassmorris "The Seabass Show" podcast social media links: www.instagram.com/seabasspodcast www.facebook.com/seabasspodcast www.twitter.com/seabasspodcast www.linkedin.com/company/seabasspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seabasspodcast/support

My guest on today's show is Dr. Judy Butler. Dr. Butler is a certified Pastoral Psychotherapist in private practice, who consults with, counsels and coaches Adult Children of Aging Parents, members of the “Sandwich Generation”, Caregivers, and Senior Adults interested in creating a Legacy Experience through 2nd half and end of life planning. On October 31, 2018 -- Butler Counseling & Consulting, LLC received the 2018 Best of Mebane Award in Religious Counseling. Judy holds a doctorate in psychotherapy from The Graduate Theological Foundation, a Master of Divinity degree from Campbell University and is a member of both Epsilon Pi Eta and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Judy is a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Triad Retirement Living Association, HealthCare Industry Professionals Serving Seniors, a certified Spiritual Director, ordained clergy, a speaker, and a teacher with years of experience and many thousands of hours of practical application. In this episode, Judy takes us through what is involved in creating a legacy experience. She shares stories from her own experience and provides examples of why her Guardian's Gift is a legacy experience that families will cherish for generations to come. "It's all about having conversations" Judy says. "Even the difficult ones." Her consulting service helps mediate and navigate those difficult conversations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

Born and raised in Manhattan, Elena Evangelo is an actress, writer and filmmaker. She's a graduate of Vassar College with a B.A. in English and French. Elena went on to earn her MFA from USC School of Cinematic Arts and she graduated Phi Kappa Phi. She's a recipient of the Jeffrey Jones Screenwriting Scholarship and Ray Stark, Ted Turner MGM Award. She continued her education in Paris studying French theater with NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 216 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars 03:30 Tom's introduction to Elena Evangelo 07:32 What does a Producer do? 10:34 Always wanted to be an actress 12:03 The "business end" of Hollywood 21:11 The work she's most proud of (wink wink) 24:34 Meeting Patricia Kara (Tom thinks they're sisters!) 27:39 Independent contractor vs. W-2 as a Director Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ Elena's website - https://www.elenaevangelo.com/ Show Pig Films - http://www.showpigfilms.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elena.evangelo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lelenaeva/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Sample Flash Briefings - https://screwthecommute.com/215/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://www.GreatInternetMarketing.com/wordpressecourse Join our Private Facebook Group! One week trial for only a buck and then $37 a month, or save a ton with one payment of $297 for a year. Click the image to see all the details and sign up or go to https://www.greatinternetmarketing.com/screwthecommute/ After you sign up, check your email for instructions on getting in the group.

This episode features Dr. Stephen Gage from Youngstown State University. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on a wide array of subjects ranging from imagination to repertoire selection.    Topics include: (04:33) Dr. Gage talks about his life and professional background (07:30) Dr. Gage talks about his ensembles at YSU (10:08)  Working with the legendary coach, Jim Tressel, as the YSU President (14:45) Repertoire Selection (27:24) Symphonic Repertoire (36:12) Ways conductors can improve their craft (46:03)  Budgeting time with a busy career  (55:27)Building and maintaining relationships (01:10:38) Favorite rehearsal tactics (01:13:53) Why do we teach music?  (01:20:57) Dr. Gage discusses leaders that have made an impact on his life  (01:27:02) Advice for music educators   Links:  Gage’s YSU Site https://ysu.edu/directory/people/stephen-l-gage Performances by Gage conducting:  Up by Anthony O’Toole - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaOvtK26DT8 Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e48XTWBxP   Bio:  Stephen L. Gage has served as Professor of Conducting and Director of Bands & Orchestra at Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music since 1993. In fall 2014, Dr. Gage was appointed as the conductor of the YSU Dana Symphony Orchestra and he conducts the music school’s annual opera production orchestra in addition to his work with the YSU Wind Ensemble, the Dana Chamber Winds & Strings. Professor Gage leads the MM in Instrumental Conducting program and he has been the YSU Dana School Recruitment Coordinator for his entire residency on the faculty. Stephen holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester), and the State University of New York at Fredonia where he also earned the Performers Certificate and was a concerto winner. Stephen studied conducting with Harry John Brown, Donald Hunsberger, David Effron, Roy Ernst, James Keene, Isaiah Jackson, H. Robert Reynolds, Randall Craig Fleischer, and Paul Vermel. In September 2012, Dr. Gage was appointed as the Conductor/Music Director of the W. D. Packard Concert Band in Warren. Stephen is in his 26th season as the Edward Zacharias Memorial Chair/Conductor of the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra. Previous teaching positions include serving as Director of Bands & Orchestra at Emporia State University (KS) and as Director of Bands at Auburn High School (NY) from 1980-1989.   Professor Gage has written numerous published articles on conducting, rehearsal techniques, and wind band literature, and he is an active wind band and orchestral guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator of international repute. Stephen has guest conducted and cliniced high school regional and all state honor bands and orchestras as well as a number of university wind bands and orchestras throughout the United States. In April 2017, Stephen Gage was the guest conductor for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State HS Symphony Orchestra in Erie, PA and he has had the privilege of guest conducting the Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) All State HS Symphony Orchestra, the Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA) HS Symphonic Band, the West Virginia Music Educators Association (WVMEA) All-State HS Symphony Orchestra (three times), and the PMEA All-State HS Concert Band. His list of guest conducting appearances includes the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, the U.S. Air Force Band & Singing Sergeants, the U.S. Army Band: “Pershing’s Own”, and the U.S. Army Field Band & Chorus among others. The list of guest conducting and clinics includes experiences in Canada, Ireland, and in 35 states. Dr. Gage has received critical acclaim from a number of distinguished composers, including a number of Pulitzer prize winners: Joseph Schwanter, Carter Pann, John Mackey, Samuel Adler, Karel Husa, Frank Ticheli, John Mackey, Michael Colgrass, Donald Grantham, D.J. Sparr, Jerry Ascione, Joel Puckett, Brian Balmages, Anthony O’Toole, and David Gillingham for his interpretation and recordings of their music. Stephen’s professional affiliations include memberships in the CBDNA, NBA, OMEA/MENC, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Beta Mu, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Phi Kappa Phi. Dr. Gage has been inducted into the prestigious American Bandmasters and was named as both Distinguished Professor and Faculty Mentor of the Year at YSU; he has served on the NBA Foundation Board of Directors and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. In 2012, Gage was awarded the Marty Manning Faculty Mentor Award at the University and in 2014 he gave a Last Lecture at YSU. In January 2018, Dr. Gage was honored in the first Auburn High School (NY) Music Hall of Fame. Stephen and the YSU Wind Ensemble made their historic NYC Carnegie Hall debut in 2005 and the band gave an encore performance in this venue in November 2015. The wind ensemble has released seven CD recordings and the sixth CD in this series, Urban Requiem, was released on the NAXOS International Recording Label in June 2009 and the seventh, Old Wine in New Bottles was released by NAXOS in August 2013. Both of these NAXOS recordings have earned critical praise from numerous critical reviewers and represented composers for their artistically convincing performances and musical and technical quality. YSU Wind Ensemble CD, Spin Cycle, won Downbeat Magazine’s University Symphonic Recording of the Year. There are two new YSU Wind Ensemble CD recordings that will be released during the 2018-2019 academic year. Former YSU Dana School of Music alumni and students currently hold conducting positions in 13 university music schools across the country, and YSU Dana School of Music (DSOM) band and orchestra alumni have attended virtually all of America’s finest graduate music schools and conservatories. In addition, a number of former DSOM students are members of the premiere and regional U.S. military bands, are members of numerous professional symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles, and hold elementary, middle, and high school music teaching positions across the country. Stephen lives in Poland, Ohio with his wife, Stephanie, who has taught at the Dana School for thirteen years, and one of his three children, Brendan, a French horn and piano performance major at the Dana School and a YSU University Scholar. Daughter, Claudia, a YSU alum and former University Scholar, works as a resident-actress and lives in Connecticut; and Gage’s oldest son, Matthew, is in the coffee business, is a commercial guitar player,  and his 5-year old daughter, Zoey, live in Austin, TX.  

Dave Anderson is Managing General Partner of Supply Chain Ventures, LLC, a venture capital company specializing in marketing, sales and supply chain software investing. He is a retired managing partner of supply chain consulting at Accenture, a $40 billion global technology consulting company. He serves on the Board of Directors of Placester, of Boston, Massachusetts, NextShift Robotics of Lowell, Massachusetts and NBD Nanotechnology, of Boston, Massachusetts. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of New England and a member of the Boston College Technology Council. At Accenture, he was instrumental in building the company’s $2 billion supply chain management practice in North America, Asia and Europe. Over the past thirty years, he has helped numerous global corporations transform their supply chains into world-class organizations. He was also global lead for all Accenture alliances with supply chain software companies, including i2, Manugistics, Ariba and CommerceOne. Before joining Accenture, he was vice president in charge of logistics consulting at Temple, Barker & Sloane, Inc. (now Mercer Management Consulting) and a vice president of Data Resources, Inc. (now part of IHS/Global Insights, Inc.), where he founded the Firm’s transportation and logistics consulting practice. He was a founding partner of Operations Technology, Inc. (now part of Supply Chain Consulting), a web-enabled, intelligent messaging software company. He has also taught classes in undergraduate and graduate level business courses at Northwestern, MIT, Boston University and Northeastern University. Dr. Anderson is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the United Kingdom and a Member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals in the United States. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. He is a frequent public speaker and has published numerous articles on supply chain strategy and business management in leading journals and websites, including the Supply Chain Management Review, Supply Chain Practice Journal, The Journal of Finance and Achieving Supply Chain Excellence through Technology. His past associations include the Board of Directors of Descartes Systems Group, of Waterloo, Ontario, Steelwedge Software , of Pleasanton, California, Board of Directors and Interim CEO of Optiant (acquired by Logility), the Board of Directors of Industri-Matematik-International (acquired by Symphony Technology, then China dotcom), the Board of Directors of Vtrenz (acquired by SilverPop), the Board of Directors of LeanLogistics of Holland, Michigan (acquired by Brambles USA), Avenue Right, of Fargo, North Dakota, Waer Systems, of Brighton, UK, the Board of Directors of New Vine Logistics (acquired by IBG Fulfillment Services) in Napa, California, ActualMeds, of Hartford, Connecticut, Aiko Biotechnology of Portland, Maine and Board Chairman of Control Group, a New York City-based digital media technology consulting and outsourcing company (acquired by Intersection/Google). Dr. Anderson has a BA, Economics from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut and a PhD. In Econometrics and Finance from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Transcript: https://westminster-institute.org/events/the-ongoing-war-in-the-persian-gulf-why-does-it-matter-to-the-us/ David Des Roches is Associate Professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Security Studies at National Defense University. Prior to this, he was the Defense Department director responsible for policy concerning Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Prior to this assignment, he has served in the Office of the Secretary of Defense as Liaison to the Department of Homeland Security, as senior country director for Pakistan, as NATO operations director, and as deputy director for peacekeeping. An Airborne Ranger in the Army Reserve, he was awarded the Bronze Star for service in Afghanistan. He has commanded conventional and special operations parachute units and has served on the US Special Operations Command staff as well as on the Joint Staff. He graduated from the United States Military Academy and obtained advanced degrees in Arab Politics from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies, in War Studies from Kings College London, and Strategic Studies from the US Army War College. He has also attended the Federal Executive Institute, the German Staff College’s Higher Officer Seminar, the US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.His academic awards include Phi Kappa Phi, the British Marshall Scholarship, designation as a Distinguished Alumnus of the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, and selection as a Joseph Malone Fellow of the National Council of Arab American Relations. His most recent publication is “Dominance versus Disruption: Asymmetry in Gulf Security,” which analyzes the security objectives of the Gulf Arab states and Iran. He previously spoke at Westminster on the Push and Pull of Religious Extremism: Who Are the Terrorists, How Are they Recruited, What Can We Do?

This week The Rock N Roll Archaeologist gets a Masters education in gender politics of modern music by LMU Associate Professor Evelyn McDonnell.Evelyn McDonnell is associate professor of English and director of journalism at Loyola Marymount University. She has been writing about popular culture and society for more than 30 years. She is the author of four books: Queens of Noise: The Real Story of the Runaways, Mamarama: A Memoir of Sex, Kids and Rock 'n' Roll, Army of She: Icelandic, Iconoclastic, Irrepressible Bjork and Rent by Jonathan Larson. She coedited the anthologies Rock She Wrote: Women Write About Rock, Pop and Rap and Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth. Her latest book, Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyoncé. Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl, was released October 9, 2018. She is also editor of the Music Matters series published by the University of Texas Press.She has been the editorial director of www.MOLI.com, pop culture writer at The Miami Herald, senior editor at The Village Voice, and associate editor at SF Weekly. Her writing on music, poetry, theater, and culture has appeared in numerous publications and anthologies, including the Los Angeles Times, Ms., Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Spin, Travel & Leisure, Us, Billboard, Vibe, Interview, Black Book, and Option. She codirected the conference Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth at the Dia Center for the Arts in New York in 1998.She has won several fellowships and awards, including an Annenberg Fellowship at USC and a fellowship to the NEA Arts Journalism Institute in Theater and Musical Theater. Her 2004 Herald expose of hip-hop cops was awarded first place for enterprise reporting by the South Florida Black Journalists Association and second place in the Society of Professional Journalists' Sunshine State Awards. She earned her Master's in Specialized Journalism, the Arts, from USC, where she was chosen for the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She earned her Bachelor's in American studies, graduating magna cum laude from Brown University.https://admission.lmu.edu/about/facultyprofiles/evelynmcdonnell/https://www.amazon.com/Evelyn-McDonnell/e/B000APS55C

This week The Rock N Roll Archaeologist gets a Masters education in gender politics of modern music by LMU Associate Professor Evelyn McDonnell.Evelyn McDonnell is associate professor of English and director of journalism at Loyola Marymount University. She has been writing about popular culture and society for more than 30 years. She is the author of four books: Queens of Noise: The Real Story of the Runaways, Mamarama: A Memoir of Sex, Kids and Rock 'n' Roll, Army of She: Icelandic, Iconoclastic, Irrepressible Bjork and Rent by Jonathan Larson. She coedited the anthologies Rock She Wrote: Women Write About Rock, Pop and Rap and Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth. Her latest book, Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyoncé. Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl, was released October 9, 2018. She is also editor of the Music Matters series published by the University of Texas Press.She has been the editorial director of www.MOLI.com, pop culture writer at The Miami Herald, senior editor at The Village Voice, and associate editor at SF Weekly. Her writing on music, poetry, theater, and culture has appeared in numerous publications and anthologies, including the Los Angeles Times, Ms., Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Spin, Travel & Leisure, Us, Billboard, Vibe, Interview, Black Book, and Option. She codirected the conference Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth at the Dia Center for the Arts in New York in 1998.She has won several fellowships and awards, including an Annenberg Fellowship at USC and a fellowship to the NEA Arts Journalism Institute in Theater and Musical Theater. Her 2004 Herald expose of hip-hop cops was awarded first place for enterprise reporting by the South Florida Black Journalists Association and second place in the Society of Professional Journalists' Sunshine State Awards. She earned her Master's in Specialized Journalism, the Arts, from USC, where she was chosen for the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She earned her Bachelor's in American studies, graduating magna cum laude from Brown University.https://admission.lmu.edu/about/facultyprofiles/evelynmcdonnell/https://www.amazon.com/Evelyn-McDonnell/e/B000APS55C

This week The Rock N Roll Archaeologist gets a Masters education in gender politics of modern music by LMU Associate Professor Evelyn McDonnell. Evelyn McDonnell is associate professor of English and director of journalism at Loyola Marymount University. She has been writing about popular culture and society for more than 30 years. She is the author of four books: Queens of Noise: The Real Story of the Runaways, Mamarama: A Memoir of Sex, Kids and Rock 'n' Roll, Army of She: Icelandic, Iconoclastic, Irrepressible Bjork and Rent by Jonathan Larson. She coedited the anthologies Rock She Wrote: Women Write About Rock, Pop and Rap and Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth. Her latest book, Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyoncé. Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl, was released October 9, 2018. She is also editor of the Music Matters series published by the University of Texas Press. She has been the editorial director of www.MOLI.com, pop culture writer at The Miami Herald, senior editor at The Village Voice, and associate editor at SF Weekly. Her writing on music, poetry, theater, and culture has appeared in numerous publications and anthologies, including the Los Angeles Times, Ms., Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Spin, Travel & Leisure, Us, Billboard, Vibe, Interview, Black Book, and Option. She codirected the conference Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth at the Dia Center for the Arts in New York in 1998. She has won several fellowships and awards, including an Annenberg Fellowship at USC and a fellowship to the NEA Arts Journalism Institute in Theater and Musical Theater. Her 2004 Herald expose of hip-hop cops was awarded first place for enterprise reporting by the South Florida Black Journalists Association and second place in the Society of Professional Journalists' Sunshine State Awards. She earned her Master's in Specialized Journalism, the Arts, from USC, where she was chosen for the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She earned her Bachelor's in American studies, graduating magna cum laude from Brown University. https://admission.lmu.edu/about/facultyprofiles/evelynmcdonnell/ https://www.amazon.com/Evelyn-McDonnell/e/B000APS55C

This week The Rock N Roll Archaeologist gets a Masters education in gender politics of modern music by LMU Associate Professor Evelyn McDonnell. Evelyn McDonnell is associate professor of English and director of journalism at Loyola Marymount University. She has been writing about popular culture and society for more than 30 years. She is the author of four books: Queens of Noise: The Real Story of the Runaways, Mamarama: A Memoir of Sex, Kids and Rock 'n' Roll, Army of She: Icelandic, Iconoclastic, Irrepressible Bjork and Rent by Jonathan Larson. She coedited the anthologies Rock She Wrote: Women Write About Rock, Pop and Rap and Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth. Her latest book, Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyoncé. Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl, was released October 9, 2018. She is also editor of the Music Matters series published by the University of Texas Press. She has been the editorial director of www.MOLI.com, pop culture writer at The Miami Herald, senior editor at The Village Voice, and associate editor at SF Weekly. Her writing on music, poetry, theater, and culture has appeared in numerous publications and anthologies, including the Los Angeles Times, Ms., Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Spin, Travel & Leisure, Us, Billboard, Vibe, Interview, Black Book, and Option. She codirected the conference Stars Don't Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth at the Dia Center for the Arts in New York in 1998. She has won several fellowships and awards, including an Annenberg Fellowship at USC and a fellowship to the NEA Arts Journalism Institute in Theater and Musical Theater. Her 2004 Herald expose of hip-hop cops was awarded first place for enterprise reporting by the South Florida Black Journalists Association and second place in the Society of Professional Journalists' Sunshine State Awards. She earned her Master's in Specialized Journalism, the Arts, from USC, where she was chosen for the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She earned her Bachelor's in American studies, graduating magna cum laude from Brown University. https://admission.lmu.edu/about/facultyprofiles/evelynmcdonnell/ https://www.amazon.com/Evelyn-McDonnell/e/B000APS55C

Season 2 Episode 6 – The Beauty of the Singing Church: Making the Case for Sacred Music with Yvonne Chapman Introduction to Episode:During episode 6 of season 2, we dive into a dialogue that discusses the importance for sacred music and its importance to the church. We are called to worship God through song and our gift is music to return to Him. Co-Host: Yvonne serves on the Permanent Judicial Commission of the EPC and is a Ruling Elder at Faith Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Tennessee, where she sings in the chapel choir and teaches adult Sunday School.She received a Juris Doctorate, a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, and a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice, cum laude, at the University of Memphis. She was inducted into Mortar Board Honor Society, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and recognized by Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. She has published civics education articles and produced patriotic civics education programs. She is an ardent reader, enjoys creative writing, bicycling and supporting Memphis Tigers football. Podcast Episode Summary:In this episode, we talk about why sacred music is important and what is considered sacred music. We answer basic questions such as Why music in the church?, How can music inspire the Church every Sunday?Along with other questions we answer, we also dive into the WCF 26.2 and the EPC Book of Order on how the EPC is to worship. PURCHASE YOUR COPY OF THE BEAUTY OF THE LOCAL CHURCH BY CLICKING HERE! Ministry to Sponsor:Are you or your congregation considering taking a trip to the Holy Land? I urge you to contact Christy Lundy with Bucket List Travels for your travel itinerary and planning from A to Z. Christy can be reached on Facebookor email Platforms: GoogleSpotifyStitcherPocketCasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elderqueen/support

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In celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday)  highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African American High Achievers. "I owe a lot of people." - Dr. Anthony Jenkins Welcome back storytellers!  Today's High Achiever, is Dr. Anthony Jenkins, (@JenkinsWVSU11) Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., West Virginia State University’s 11th President effective July 1, 2016, is an established higher education leader committed to advocating for students and creating opportunity to higher education for all students, especially culturally under-represented groups.   Born in Washington D.C., and raised between our nation’s capital and North Carolina, Jenkins is a vocal proponent for education and public policy issues. He has fostered meaningful dialogue within the national higher education community. His research, speeches and publications focus on crisis management, enrollment and retention, diversity, African-American male initiatives, first-generation college student success, state funding for higher education, mentoring and high-risk college campus behavior such as alcohol consumption and sexual misconduct. Throughout his career, he has enhanced the quality of the university experience for students, developed and successfully implemented comprehensive retention and enrollment plans leading to greater access, opportunity and higher graduation rates; thereby enabling more individuals to improve their quality of life by earning a college education. Jenkins began his path to West Virginia State University as a United States Army veteran and first-generation college graduate. Jenkins earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Tech University, a Master of Science degree from North Carolina Central University, and a Bachelor's of Applied Science degree from Fayetteville State University.   Prior to leading the State family, Jenkins served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and, most recently, as the Senior Associate Vice President for the University of Central Florida – the nation’s second largest university. His career includes serving at Jackson State University, thereafter joining Virginia Tech’s Housing and Residence Life and later the Office of the Dean of Students. He remained at Virginia Tech until becoming the Assistant Dean of Students at Northeastern Illinois University. He later served as the Associate Dean of Students at the University of North Carolina Wilmington; and was recruited to serve as the Dean of Students at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Jenkins is a Life-member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He is an active member of several higher education organizations, including: the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA); the American College Personnel Association (ACPA); the State University System of Florida Associate Vice President Council; the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP); the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU); and the Association of Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). In 2014, he served as a faculty member for the NASPA Region II Mid Manager Institute.   A supporter of quality higher education, he has served as a site evaluator for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). He has been inducted into several of the most prestigious academic honor, business and leadership societies in the nation: Alpha Kappa Psi; Phi Kappa Phi; Sigma Alpha Pi; Alpha Sigma Lambda; Omicron Delta Kappa; Alpha Phi Sigma; and Order of Omega.   Jenkins is married to Toinette Jenkins and they have two daughters. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: The benefits of letting your children taste failure The importance of mentors Why you should define your own definition of success The difference between a leader and a manager and a The five essential qualities of a good leader The greatest compliment a parent can give a University How first generation college graduates break  generational cycles Why families should give strong consideration to a state college The expectation President Jenkins has of West Virginia State graduates How the perception of two year college institutions have changed Why West Virginia State implemented the Straight 2 State program  How running a university is like being the CEO of a company The myth of high cost education What factors students should consider when selecting a college and so much more   Visit kitodelgado.com/anthonyjenkins for show notes  

In this episode I’m am joined by the highly accomplished sexuality educator Emily Prior. MA. We discuss a wide array of topics within and beyond the sex positive movement and field of study. She provides insightful guidance and direction on independent research and best practices for aspiring positive sexuality educators. About Emily E. Prior, MA: Executive Director/Founder/Co-Editor-in-Chief Journal of Positive Sexuality Emily E. Prior is the Executive Director for the Center for Positive Sexuality. Since 1996 she has been teaching formal and informal classes about a variety of sexuality-related topics including BDSM lifestyle, Polyamory lifestyle, Gender, Introductory and Advanced Human Sexuality Courses for Psychology and Sociology departments at universities, Teen Sexuality topics for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and others. Emily has studied human sexuality and gender topics from a variety of perspectives, including Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology and won the Vern Bullough Award for research. She is a member of The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, American Sociological Association, Pacific Sociological Association , Community-Academic Consortium for Research of Alternative Sexualities (of which she is on the Research Advisory Committee), Los Angeles Sexologists Associates, and Phi Kappa Phi. To contact Emily, please email emily@positivesexuality.org http://positivesexuality.org/about-us/meet-the-staff/board-of-directors/

Bullying behavior starts much earlier than many people think. Our guests explain why preschool is the place to nip bullying in the bud. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Blythe Hinitz is Distinguished Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Chapter President of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at The College of New Jersey. She is a 2016 Exchange Exceptional Master Leader and co-author of The Anti-Bullying and Teasing Book. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together they write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week.

Dr. Tracy Weeks (@tracyweeks)  is the Executive Director for the State Educational Technology Director's Association (SETDA). Prior to joining the team at SETDA, she served as the Chief Academic and Digital Learning Officer for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the first senior state leadership position of its kind in the nation. In that role, Dr. Weeks oversaw the areas of: K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Career and Technical Education, Exceptional Children, and the North Carolina Virtual Public School. She also served as the state agency lead on the development of the North Carolina Digital Learning Plan. From 2008-2014, Tracy led the North Carolina Virtual Public School, the second largest state-led virtual school in the nation, as the Chief Academic Officer and subsequently the Executive Director. She holds a bachelors degree in Secondary Math Education from UNC-Chapel Hill, a Masters of Education in Instructional Technology with a Statistics minor and a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from NC State University. She is a NC Teaching Fellow, NC Education Policy Fellow, and a member of Phi Kappa Phi. In this episode we discussed: the importance of high speed internet in schools. challenges school districts are facing when it comes to providing high speed internet in classrooms. how to use school broadband resources to enhance access to broadband outside of the classroom. recommendations for ensuring schools have appropriate infrastructure to accommodate growing demand for broadband bandwidth. Resources: SETDA Slack Mindset by Carol Dweck Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Ken Robinson   NEWS A large scale DDOS attack affected a large number of important and widely used sites on Friday, causing users to lose access to sites like Spotify, SoundCloud, Twitter and Shopify. The way these attacks usually work is that a hacker will overwhelm a particular site with junk traffic. However, in between the URL you enter into your browser, and the site's IP address, are what are known as DNS providers that route you to where you want to go. This time, the attack was made on one of those DNS providers--a company called Dyn--making the hack even worse and more widespread affecting many different sites instead of just a single one. In addition, the hack was executed by aggregating notoriously insecure Internet of Things devices, like home security cameras, into botnets. The White House says the Department of Homeland Security is looking into the breach. To make things even creepier, one security researcher told Techcrunch that the attack looks more like probing-- a deliberate attempt to test the defense capabilities of the sites. Darrell Etherington has the story in TechCrunch. ---- AT&T has agreed to buy Time Warner Cable in an $85.4 billion deal. The deal comes amidst a wave of consolidation in the media industry, including Comcast's acquisition of NBCUNiversal and Verizon's acquisition of Huffington Post and proposed acquisition of Yahoo. AT&T also recently acquired DirectTV for $48.5 billion. Time Warner's media properties include HBO, CNN, TNT and TBS. Michael De La Merced has the story for The New York Times. ---- A new study by Girls who Code and Accenture finds that, without significant intervention by educators, parents and policymakers, the proportion of computer scientists in the workforce who are women will decline from 24% to 22% by 2025. The proportion of women computer sciences has fallen from 37% in 1995. The report is optimistic, however, and concludes that women could account for 39% of computer scientists by 2025 if appropriate measures are taken. Jessica Guynn has the story in USA Today. ---- A Russian hacker suspected of intruding into American targets has been arrested in Prague, but the authorities have not released the suspect's name. But American officials familiar with the matter, but who asked for anonymity, told Ricky Lyman and Hana de Goeij at the New York Times that the suspect has not been linked to Russian intrusions into the Democratic National Committee. Two weeks ago, the Obama administration officially accused Russia of attempting to sway the U.S. elections by hacking into the DNC. ---- There is a sex scandal at the FCC. Fred Campbell at Forbes reports that a female employee working in the Office of Communications Business Opportunities (OCBO), which works to increase opportunities for minorities and women working in the telecommunications sector, was subjected to her male co-workers watching porn in the office. When she complained to her boss, Thomas Reed, the employee's complaint alleges that she was given lower quality assignments. An Inspector General's report into the employee's complaint conducted in 2012, which we're just finding out about now, concluded that watching porn, and the agency's subsequent response to it, violated various ethical and administrative rules. And Still, as Fred Cambpell at Forbes reports, the FCC did nothing outside of forcing the employee watching porn to resign. The FCC's legal team even attempted to dismiss the employee's case in federal court--a court that found that the employee had been subjected to “discriminatory intimidation, ridicule, and insult”. Fred Campbell has the story in Forbes. ---- Finally, The Center for Responsive Politics reported last week that Silicon Valley-based tech companies are outspending Wall Street on lobbying activities in DC by more than 2 to 1. According to the Center, Silicon Valley spent $49 million on lobbyists last year compared to just $19.7 million for the five largest banks. Seleha Moshin has the story for Bloomberg.

Our guest today is Dr. Kurt A. Stahura a Professor and Dean of the world renowned College of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Niagara University. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A.) and his M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota where he graduated with high honours (Phi Kappa Phi).This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

July Sponsors: Plan Your Gram: Plan Your Gram is a powerful social media tool for visually planning + scheduling your instagram feed. Drag and drop images before you post and schedule the best time to post them. Best of all, no on-going monthly fees, it’s just a one time purchase for the life of your business. Unlike other schedulers that lock you into $10-$50 a month, Plan Your Gram is just $15.99, once. Plan Your Gram is brand new Instagram planning tool, for iOS and Android. Learn more at planyourgram.com Sign up for Amazon Prime! Free Two-Day Shipping, unlimited photo storage, plus exclusive access to movies, music and Kindle books. shepercolates.com/amazonprime   Vivian Greentree, Ph.D., joined First Data as a Senior Vice President and Head of Military and Veteran Affairs in February 2014. In this role Vivian created First Data Salutes, a company-wide military engagement strategy to provide the military community with access to career opportunities and best-in-class education resources, while offering premier business solutions to veteran-owned businesses. Before joining First Data, Vivian helped to found Blue Star Families, the largest chapter-based military support organization in the country, where she most recently served Director of Research and Policy. While at BSF, Vivian created and oversaw BSF’s groundbreaking Military Family Lifestyle Survey, which examines a broad spectrum of issues affecting modern-day military families. The survey was referenced in Presidential Directive-9 “Strengthening Our Military Families,” the precursor to the Obama Administration’s Joining Forces initiative and continues to be cited in military policy discussions nationally. She is also the creator of the Blue Star Spouse Employment Toolkit, the first of its kind military spouse employment resource, written and tested based on the unique career needs of military spouses. The Spouse Employment Toolkit has since evolved into a suite of military spouse professional development initiatives known as Blue Star Careers, including educational, employment, and mentoring programming and has been adapted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce into an online military spouse resume engine, Career Spark. Before joining BSF, Vivian served as a Supply Corps officer in the Navy, on active duty and in the Reserves. After serving in the Navy, she used her G.I. Bill to attain her Ph.D. in Public Administration and Urban Policy from Old Dominion University, where she earned several awards, including Ph.D. Outstanding Student of the Year, Phi Kappa Phi, The Pindur and the Ted Constant Scholarships, and a University Fellowship. She holds a masters degree from the University of Maryland University College and undergraduate degrees in Journalism and Public and International Affairs from the University of Georgia. Vivian’s research on civic engagement, the military community, and public policy has been published in peer-reviewed journals like Public Administration Review and the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, along with mainstream media outlets. She has appeared as a subject matter expert on panels, advisory boards, conferences, and national media outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, and NPR. And, she is a Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University. In 2012, Vivian was named a Daily Point of Light by the Points of Light Institute for recognition of her volunteer work and a "Top 40 Under 40” alumni by the University of Georgia’s Alumni Association. In 2013, she was appointed to the University of Georgia’s Alumni Association Board of Directors and designated as an Ally Spouse by the Military Partners and Families Coalition. A strong supporter of civic engagement, Vivian serves on the selection committee for the prestigious Lincoln Awards and is the Quality of Life Sub-Committee chair for the Virginia Military Advisory Council, a position she was appointed to by Governor Terry McAuliffe in 2014. Vivian is married to a Naval Officer and they have two young boys, ages 9 and 12. Vivian's definition of success: personal success is rooted in knowing each day I've used my skills and my resources to help at least one person and then get to go home to a family where I know we are raising our children to have empathy and sociological imagination. Things we chat about with Vivian Greentree: Success and growth wasn't a straight line Being a realist, believing in the best of humanity Doing a Ph.D program at night while husband was deployed for a year and having 2 kids under 3. opportunities are often wrapped up in a disguise. Helping found a non-profit for military families because there was a need in the military community for a military family group empowering others Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cutty

I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Stephen Peterson at the SuperState 2016 band festival. Dr. Peterson holds the distinguished honor as the current Director of Bands at the University of Illinois, a program that many consider to be one of, if not the most important collegiate band programs based on its history, accomplishments, and directors. Dr. Peterson was very gracious with his time, and offered some insight on moving into a new program, setting up a band for success, and his opinions on quality band literature. Dr. Peterson's Bio: Dr. Stephen G. Peterson was appointed Director of Bands at the University of Illinois in the fall of 2015. As Director of Bands, he conducts the Wind Symphony, leads the graduate wind conducting program, teaches courses in wind literature, and guides all aspects of one of the nation's oldest, largest, and most storied band programs. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Illinois he served as Director of Bands at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, for seventeen years. From 1988-1998 he served as Associate Director of Bands at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Peterson was also conductor of the renowned Northshore Concert Band. He held positions as Associate and Interim Director of Bands at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas and has several years of successful teaching experience in the public schools in Arizona. Peterson maintains a busy schedule as a conductor and clinician, and as such, has appeared on four continents and in forty-two states. He is a member of the National Association for Music Education, the College Band Directors National Association, the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, and has been honored with membership in the prestigious American Bandmaster's Association. He is also member of Phi Mu Alpha, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lambda, and an honorary member of Sigma Alpha Iota, and Kappa Kappa Psi. He is immediate past president of the College Band Directors National Association. Dr. Peterson was the first to receive the Doctor of Music degree in wind conducting from Northwestern University and earned Master's and Bachelor's degrees from Arizona State University. In 2012 he was awarded the prestigious Ithaca College Faculty Excellence Award, recognizing his contributions to Ithaca College. His ensembles have appeared before national conventions of the American Bandmaster's Association, the College Band Director's National Association, the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors, the American School Band Director's Association, at Orchestra Hall with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, and at Lincoln Center.

We are featuring double bassist Gaelen McCormick on today’s episode. Gaelen is a member of the Rochester Philharmonic, teaches at Nazareth College and the Eastman Community Music School and is the author of Mastering the Bow, a two-part series for bass. Part one is based on the violin studies of Franz Wohlfahrt, and part two features off-the-strings strokes. We had a wonderful conversation about her early years in music, studying with Jeff Turner for graduate school (and you can listen to Jeff on the podcast—he was a guest back on episode 26), structuring practice time, the George Vance Progressive Repertoire series, and many other topics. Before and after the interview, we feature Gaelen and Ed Paulsen performing a couple of Dave Anderson’s wonderful duets, and you can check out our interview with Dave on episode 75 of the podcast. About Gaelen: Ms. McCormick has been a member of the Rochester Philharmonic’s bass section since 1995. Before joining the RPO, she held positions with regional orchestras such as the Erie (PA) Philharmonic, the Binghamton Philharmonic and the Albany Symphony. Ms. McCormick has performed regularly with other major orchestras, including the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Syracuse Symphony. She holds degrees in performance from the Eastman School and Carnegie Mellon University. Teaching the double bass to students of all ages has become a significant part of Gaelen’s life. She joined the faculty of Nazareth College in 2010, and has been the bass instructor for the Eastman Community Music School since 2001. She enjoys working with talented high school aged string players in the summer at Eastman’s Music Horizons program where she teaches chamber music and gives bass lessons. In 2003, she was invited to teach for the year at Duquesne University’s City Music Center, a program for talented, pre-college students. Gaelen has given masterclasses and recitals at Ithaca College, Williams College, the College of St. Rose, and Roberts Wesleyan College. In 2013, she gave classes on double bass technique at both the International Society of Bassists convention in Rochester and the NYSSMA Winter Conference. “Mastering the Bow”, the first of three books on double bass bow technique, was published by Carl Fischer in 2013, and the second will be published during the 2014 season. Playing chamber music has been a passion for Ms. McCormick. Before moving to Rochester, she often performed with the St. Cecilia Chamber Orchestra (Albany, NY) as their sole bassist. During her tenure in Pittsburgh, she became the founding bassist of the Pittsburgh Live Music Chamber Orchestra. She was the founding member of the innovative string quintet “Gibbs and Main”, and recorded a cd of tango standards with them, and commissioned a new work for the ensemble by Judd Greenstein. In recent summers, she has been performing with the Music in the Mountains chamber orchestra, a festival based in Durango, Colorado. She is frequently invited to play chamber music with musicians from around the country in festivals such as the Roycroft Chamber Music Festival and the Syracuse New Music Ensemble. This summer, Ms. McCormick will make her debut appearance at the Canandaigua Lake Chamber Music Festival. Gaelen has been involved in volunteering and arts advocacy, and is proud to be the representative for the RPO in the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians. She is honored to be a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Kappa Lambda, groups recognizing and supporting excellence in the humanities and in music specifically. In her spare time, Gaelen enjoys kayaking, Argentine tango and West Coast swing dancing, and spending time with her toddler Clara.