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Brittany Phillips was an 18-year-old college student at Tulsa Community College when she was tragically murdered in her apartment on September 30, 2004. Her body was discovered after she failed to attend classes, showing signs of strangulation and sexual assault. Despite extensive investigations over the past two decades, including interviews with ex-boyfriends, strangers, and sex offenders, no suspects have been identified. In the years following Brittany's death, her mother, Maggie Zingman, has tirelessly pursued justice. She embarked on cross-country trips in her brightly colored KIA Carnival, dubbed the "Caravan to Catch a Killer," to raise awareness and generate new leads. These efforts have led to numerous tips, though none have conclusively solved the case. A significant development occurred in 2023 when Maggie discovered a birthday card mailed by Brittany in 2004, postmarked two days after her presumed death. This finding has prompted investigators to reconsider the timeline of events. Detectives are currently analyzing DNA found under Brittany's fingernails using genetic genealogy techniques, hoping to identify the perpetrator. Despite these challenges, Maggie remains committed to finding her daughter's killer, stating, "I want my daughter's case solved before I die."www.brittanyyphillipsmurder.netBrittany Phillips Tik tok: @Caravantocatchakiller www.unforbiddentruth.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.
Jeremy Kuzmarov is Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine. He also teaches courses at Tulsa Community College and has written for numerous publications. Jeremy has spent some time reading and writing on the Kennedy assassination and other assassinations throughout history, through this discussion he brings forth a few points on his belief that LBJ was responsible for the death John F. Kennedy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-blank/support
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #998, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #323, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guests are Dr. Leigh Goodson, CEO & President, Tulsa Community College & Jennifer Hankins, Managing Director, Tulsa Innovation Labs YOUR cohost is Dr. Eric James Stephens YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Tulsa positioning itself as a emerging tech hub? What role do community colleges play in workforce development? How are partnerships driving innovation in higher education? Why is wraparound support critical for student success? How are institutions preparing students for future industries? What makes Tulsa's approach to tech education unique? Listen in to #EdUp Do YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Do YOU want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m lifetime founders rate! This offer ends December 31, 2024! Don't miss out - subscribe before the price jumps to $19.99/month! BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business!
Jessi Sands is a multidisciplinary artist who uses different mediums such as painting, ceramics, and mixed media to explore how the intersectionality of their multiracial identity influences their roles as an Indigenous parent, queer person, and land steward.Jessi grew up in Oklahoma on the Cherokee reservation and on their Mvskokereservation where they currently live in Tulsa, OK. They received their Associates of Arts Degree from Tulsa Community College in 2021. They received their Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with minors in American Indian Studies, Pre-Art Therapy, and Art History from Oklahoma State University in 2024. While attending OSU they received several scholarships, the most notable being the Dana, Lisa, and Chris Tiger Scholarship and the Jackson Narcomey Rising Artist Scholarship. Currently, Jessi is working towards receiving their MA in Art Therapy/Counseling and Ecotherapy from Southwestern College and New Earth Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their career goal is to continue as a studio artist while creating spaces for healing as an art therapist.https://www.milkycreates.comInstagram @milky.creates
Bayley Ross was born and raised in Oklahoma and graduated from Tulsa Community College in 2021 with an Associate of Art's Degree, before getting a Bachelors in Fine art at Oklahoma State University in 2024. Ross's work explores on their Mvskoke roots, focusing on Indigenous language, ancestry, and social issues. Ross is a multimedia which include painting, sculpture, drawing, beadwork and digital art.
Welcome to Transformative Principal. Today, we are joined by Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Superintendent of Grandview C-4 School District in Missouri. With over two decades of educational leadership experience, Dr. Rodrequez has been a pivotal figure in driving innovative strategies to enhance school culture and student success. His dedication to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment makes him an ideal guest as we explore the transformative potential of AI in building district culture. Why using specific AI Agents is valuable for our work. How to engage with staff differently600 staff membersLebra is an engagement tool. Automatically creates a prompt for meBecause it knows our vision and plans, it incorporates those things into what we do. Between the work anniversaries and birthdays, it's communicating 10-15 people per day.Understanding what we are focused on in our district.Being able to build relationships and culture through small simple acts. There's just not enough time in the day.How using Lebra is improving the culture. Feedback from staff receiving AI messagesLeveraging technology to make you successful.How to be a transformative principal? Stop and take a breath. Improve one connection every day. About Kenny RodrequezDr. Kenny Rodrequez became Superintendent of the Grandview C-4 School District in July 2016. Before serving as Superintendent, Dr. Rodrequez served for two years as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in the Grandview C-4 School District. His responsibilities included the direction and overall delivery of K-12 curriculum programs, the developing, implementing, and evaluation of educational services for the district, and providing leadership for all Elementary and Secondary schools. Dr. Rodrequez has served in several capacities throughout his career. He was a music educator for 8 years in two different states, including being a band director, percussion instructor, and district music resource teacher. Dr. Rodrequez moved into school administration more than 10 years ago and has held site level positions of assistant principal and principal before moving into district-level positions of director and assistant superintendent. He was selected to create and implement the first Early College High School program in Tulsa through a partnership with Tulsa Community College. He directed the Tulsa Innovative School network, which served 1,200 plus students in grades K-12, and served as a lead examiner for the Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation, based upon the Baldrige process. In both Oklahoma and Missouri, he has done extensive work on the implementation of new teacher evaluation systems in an effort to raise academic achievement and build collaborative relationships between teachers and administrators. Dr. Rodrequez has a Bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University in Music Education, a Master of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in School Leadership, and completed his Doctorate degree from Baker University in School Administration. He has been happily married for more than 25 years to his wife Tracie. They have two wonderful children, Izzy and Jackson. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL and MyFlexLearning. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you simplify and streamline technology, reliably meet Tier 1 standards, improve assessment performance, and more. Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.MyFlexLearning is the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountability tool and reporting features, solve your challenges around getting kids where they need to be and understanding how flex time is spent. Make your flex time work for you. Visit myflexlearning.com/BE to learn more and receive $500 off the first year.
This episode of Grow With Us features Miguel Da Corte, Assistant Professor of Spanish at Tulsa Community College, and Chris Chumana, Academic Support Specialist at Tulsa Community College. Evan, Miguel, and Chris discuss the importance and discipline behind language acquisition, how it can bring us as a community together, and the different ontological implications of existing in multiple languages. Congratulations to Miguel Da Corte for being featured in the Oklahoma Magazine's 40 under 40! If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don't forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/. Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup.
In this conversation, Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, a superintendent from Grandview, Missouri, discusses the use of AI, specifically our show sponsor Lebra, from a leadership perspective. He shares insights on leveraging AI to build relationships, improve communication, and streamline administrative tasks within the school district. Kenny emphasizes the importance of personal connections and the positive impact of using AI to enhance community engagement and support staff members. The conversation highlights the practical applications of AI in education and the potential for creating a more efficient and connected school environment. Ready to learn more about our guest? Dr. Kenny Rodrequez became Superintendent of the Grandview C-4 School District in July 2016. Before serving as Superintendent, Dr. Rodrequez served for two years as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in the Grandview C-4 School District. Dr. Rodrequez has served in several capacities throughout his career. He was a music educator for 8 years in two different states, including being a band director, percussion instructor, and district music resource teacher. Dr. Rodrequez moved into school administration in 2003 and held site level positions of assistant principal and principal before moving into district-level positions of director and assistant superintendent. He was selected to create and implement the first Early College High School program in Tulsa through a partnership with Tulsa Community College. He directed the Tulsa Innovative School network, which served over 1,200 students in grades K-12, and served as a lead examiner for the Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation, based upon the Baldrige process. In both Oklahoma and Missouri, he has done extensive work on the implementation of new teacher evaluation systems in an effort to raise academic achievement and build collaborative relationships between teachers and administrators. In 2020, Dr. Rodrequez was the recipient of the Communication Technology Award from the National School Public Relations Association for leadership in implementing cutting-edge communication technology to improve and expand outreach and engagement with education stakeholders . In 2023, he was selected as the Missouri Superintendent of the Year for 2024 by the Missouri Association of School Administrators. Dr. Rodrequez has a Bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in Music Education, a Master of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in School Leadership, and completed his Doctorate degree from Baker University in School Administration. Connect with him: kenny.rodrequez(at)grandviewc4.net Ready to learn more about Lebra? https://www.lebrahq.com/
Brittany Phillips had just moved back home to Tulsa, Oklahoma to attend nearby Tulsa Community College, with plans to transfer to Oklahoma State. She aspired to work in the medical field. She had a lot of friends nearby, and was very close with her mother, whom she talked to at least once a day and made the two hour drive to visit every weekend. But at the end of September, 2004, Brittany's mom, Maggie had not heard from her.Neither had her friends. So one of her friends went to check on her and found her apartment door ajar. Not wanting to enter, she called her father, a former District Attorney, who called some police buddies to do a wellness check. There was Brittany, lying on the floor by her bed. She was dead and had been sexually assaulted.What followed was two decades of the desperate search for Brittany's killer. Her mother, Maggie, still travels the country, searching in desperation for who could have done this to her. If you have any information on Brittany Phillips' murder please contact someone below.Show Notes:Brittanyphillipsmurder.netEddie Majors: Lead Detective: emajors@cityoftulsa.orgTulsa homicide hotline: 918-596-9141 or 596-COPShttps://casefilepodcast.com/case-146-brittany-phillips/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brittany-phillips-part-1-732/id1062418176?i=1000642664084
This episode of Grow With Us features Leander Howard II, Chief Marketing Officer at WriteSea. Leander and Evan chat about his entrepreneurial journey to joining the WriteSea team, moving a company to Tulsa for venture capital funding, and how they are expanding their reach in Tulsa through partnerships with local institutions like Tulsa Community College.If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don't forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/. Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup.
Montie Box, known as “Mr. Sand Springs,” was a real estate developer, civic leader, and philanthropist.After graduation from Sand Springs High School, he joined the Navy Reserve and soon began attending Oklahoma A&M College, now Oklahoma State University.After service during the Korean War, he returned home to begin a 68-year career in real estate development, joining his father-in-law, Ray Brown, in his insurance and real estate business. He eventually purchased the Ray Brown Agency and went to work promoting Sand Springs.He served the community in many capacities, including the founding of the Sand Springs Education Foundation with his wife Betty.Montie also served on the board of the Tulsa County fair board and was a member of the Tulsa Metro Chamber. He was a regent and chair of the Board of Regents for Tulsa Community College.He was named the city's Hometown Hero and was awarded the John Hess Municipal Award for Outstanding Citizenship.When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said: “As a good man that cares for our country and for people like Sands Springs.”Montie Box died January 2, 2024. He was 93.
This episode of Podcast for a Day is hosted by Giselle Esparza, joined by today's guest, owner of Studio 7 Fitness. The following episode is part of a series produced by the Electronic Communication course at Tulsa Community College. To find more episodes, visit tccconnection.com/podcast/ or most streaming platforms. Recorded during the Fall 2023 semester at TCC.
Leigh B. Goodson has served as president and chief executive officer of Tulsa Community College since July 2014. Under her leadership, the college launched and met the College's $20 million campaign, developed Oklahoma's first “early college high school program,” and gained TCC acceptance into the Aspen Institute Unlocking Opportunity: The Post-Graduation Success and Equity Network. Dr. Goodson is a key contributing member of the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium, a collaborative partnership with local universities. Dr. Goodson earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Education Research and Evaluation from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Science in Organizational Communication from Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from OSU. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma class XXIII and Leadership Tulsa Class 35 and completed an Aspen Presidential Fellowship in 2016. In 2020, The Journal Record recognized Goodson as Oklahoma's Most Admired CEO in the public category and inducted her into the Circle of Excellence for being honored three times as a 50 Making a Difference honoree at its annual Woman of the Year event. In addition, Dr. Goodson received the Leadership Oklahoma 2023 Distinguished Graduate Award. She is an active member of her community, and currently serves on the boards of AACC, Tulsa Area United Way, Oklahoma Business Roundtable, Jobs for the Future Policy Trust, CCCSE National Advisory Board and Tulsa Regional Chamber. She is a sought after local and national guest speaker on various topics including leadership development and community college student success. Goodson has invested herself and her career in education, having served previously as a university faculty member, university administrator and school board member for Tulsa Public Schools. Her priority and passion is student success.
Jeremy Kuzmarov is Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine. He also teaches courses at Tulsa Community College and has written for numerous publications. He is the author of four previous books on U.S. foreign policy, including: The Myth of the Addicted Army: Vietnam and the Modern War on Drugs, Kuzmarov joins me to talk about a few of his works and a article he wrote about the death of Frank Olson and its relation to MkUltra. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-blank/support
Note: Towards the end of this podcast a mention is made of domestic violence. “We are all prodigals.” With this statement, Greg Ross Taylor encourages us to take a new look at perhaps the greatest parable Jesus ever told. In this episode we talk to Greg about his new book Prodigals: Finding Home When We've Lost the Way (Leafwood Publishers). Rather than dividing the world into prodigals and nonprodigals, Greg invites us to find ourselves in the teaching of Jesus as either younger or elder siblings. In this way we discover a new meaning for prodigal—anyone who accepts they have a sinful human nature and turns toward the love of home, the place where we find a deeper relationship with God. Greg Ross Taylor is a home builder in Northeastern Oklahoma and president of 1256Movement. Proceeds from Prodigals benefit this nonprofit dedicated to reparations of racial trauma in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Greg is author of several books, including a coauthored work with Randy Harris titled Living Jesus. Greg is married to Jill Smiley Taylor, who is a professor of math at Tulsa Community College. They have three grown children and a grandchild named Samuel Ross.
In this episode of Transfer Nation Talks, we spotlight Emily Tichenor, winner of the NISTS 2023 Transfer Champion Rising Star award! Emily was nominated in recognition of her work with University Transfer at Tulsa Community College, in which she served as the founding director. Pulling from her roots as a librarian, Emily implements principles of equitable access to information and community collaboration across her work in transfer: from her involvement in the Tulsa Transfer Project and Tulsa Higher Ed Consortium to her current role as a program manager at Ithaka S+R, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to higher education and improving student outcomes.About Our GuestEmily Tichenor is a program manager at Ithaka S+R on the Educational Transformation team. She supports the Articulation of Credit Transfer (ACT) Project, a collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY) that includes the groundbreaking transfer information tool Transfer Explorer (T-Rex). The ACT Project, which is currently expanding inside and outside of New York, seeks to increase the visibility of and number of transfer course equivalencies and to help students count more of their credits toward their degree programs. Prior to joining Ithaka S+R, Emily served for eight years at Tulsa Community College in a number of leadership roles including Director of Academic Affairs Projects, Director of University Transfer, and Library Director. During her time at TCC, she served as co-lead for the Tulsa Transfer Project and a committee chair for the Tulsa Higher Education Task Force both of which sought to improve collaborative relationships between seven higher education institutions in the Tulsa region and improve outcomes for transfer students. She served as a Board Member and Chair of the Strategy Oversight Committee for the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium. Connect with Emily on LinkedIn!Resources MentionedLearn more about Ithaka S+R and follow them on LinkedIn and TwitterLearn more about TCC's University Transfer ProgramsCheck out the TN Talks episode Librarians as #TransferChampions Media Recommendation: Yellowjackets (TV series on Showtime)Shout-outs: Tulsa Higher Ed Consortium! Colleagues and team members at: Tulsa CC! Tulsa Transfer Project! CUNY! Ithaka S+R!#TulsaCC #TulsaTransfer #TransferExplorer #NISTS2023Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Emily TichenorProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation
This episode of Grow With Us features Gloria Arias, the Diversity Outreach Manager at Tulsa Community College's Education Outreach Center. Gloria is a lifelong student who is dedicated to providing opportunities for Spanish speaking folks in her community in East Tulsa. The Education Outreach Center stands at 22nd and Garnett in Tulsa's Global District, and the center connects folks to English-second language courses, informs high-school students of opportunities to continue their education at Tulsa Community College, and hosts a variety of afterschool programs for community members and kids. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don't forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network
Episode Description: Her father's legacy of kindness has profoundly impacted the life and work of Pamela Ballard. Pamela is the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Service Council (CSC) in Tulsa, OK. After 80 years, Pamela is the first female to hold the position of CEO with the CSC. The driving motivator of the CSC is “Improving Oklahomans' Lives through Research, Planning, and Action.” Pamela brings 31 years of management experience from the non-profit and banking sectors to her role and the mission of the CSC. The CSC serves the marginalized through numerous programs and resources focusing on particular demographics and the needs within those communities. The CSC offers veterans' services, a fatherhood initiative, services to mothers and children, a childcare resource center, and the 211 non-emergency 24/7 call line for those who need help with rent, utilities, food, diapers, etc. Arguably, the most important thing that Pamela brings to the CSC is her faith and the spiritual legacy of her father. For Pamela, a life lived in the service of others has been a lifelong journey shaped by the impact of her father who is a minister. He demonstrates what a life devoted to and marked by Christ and his love for us and others ought to look like. Life is simultaneously adventurous and challenging, particularly in the non-profit sector. In the midst of all the needs that the CSC exists to meet, the importance of kindness and the impact that can have cannot be overstated. As Christians, we need to keep in the forefront of our lives and callings the centrality of loving God, loving ourselves, and loving others. As Pamela says, “you can't love from an empty vessel.” When we get these things right, we can leave behind a legacy of kindness to our families, friends, work and faith communities. In this conversation, you will hear: The impact and importance of a Christ-centered legacy of kindness. Our speech and actions can have either positive or negative effects at home and in the workplace. The importance of developing leaders. Making hard calls to consistently walk in integrity and be in line with our mission. The transformative power of giving as we invest in God's work in the world. How pie-baking contests and other creative events can be the means for raising awareness and fundraising. The greatest opportunity that non-profits, and particularly faith-based entities have is to show love in kindness. STOP losing your best people today, with this FREE GUIDE (a $250 value)! >>https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/8cbcb90c87 Find more great tools and resources with the Lead2Grow Academy Subscription. Learn more here ➝ www.lead2growacademy.com ___________________________________________________________ About the guest: Pam is a Certified Nonprofit Executive, a Certified Nonprofit Consultant, and holds a certification in Human Resource Management. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Oklahoma, with a Bachelor's Degree in Administrative Leadership and a Master's Degree in Human Relations with an emphasis in Community Service and a concentration in Organizational Studies. She was recently named the Compassionate Tulsan for November, and in 2021, was named one of Tulsa Community College's 50 Notable Alums. She was the Outstanding Senior when she graduated from OU's College of Liberal Studies. Pam serves on the Mayor's Ethics Commission and is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma. Since May of 2021, she has completed two trips to eastern Poland, volunteering with Ukrainian Moms and teaching English to Polish and Ukrainian children. She most enjoys spending time with her family (two sets of boy-girl twins in the mix!), is a blue-ribbon, award-winning pie-baker, and occasionally skydives for fun! About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com
Thomas, “Tommy” Henderson, WD5AGO, has always found EME or Moonbounce operation on the bands above 6 meters fascinating and worthwhile, making thousands of contacts by phone or CW. Building his own EME rigs has led to deep technical expertise and ham radio success. As a teacher and now department head of the Electronics Technology program at Tulsa Community College, he uses amateur radio to enhance his full curriculum while demonstrating its utility. WD5AGO is my QSO Today.
When police discover 18-year-old Brittany Phillips brutally murdered in her apartment on September 30, 2004, they hope DNA samples collected from the scene will lead them to the man who sexually assaulted and strangled the Tulsa Community College student. Nearly 18 years and hundreds of suspects later, Brittany's mother has taken to the road in search of the killer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Podcast for a Day presents Hollywood Sunrise. Shane Turner and Briiz Brown, best friends since high school who are obsessed with celebrities and the history of Hollywood! In this podcast we will dive into some interesting topics on the ins and outs of the media industry! The following episode is part of a series produced by the Electronic Communication course at Tulsa Community College during the 2022 spring semester. To find more episodes, visit tccconnection.com/podcast/ or most streaming platforms. Recorded during the Spring 2022 semester at TCC.
This episode of Grow With Us features Conor Godfrey, Portfolio Manager for Cybersecurity and Data Analytics at Tulsa Innovation Labs. Conor is a lifelong public servant at home and abroad with over a decade of experience building diverse coalitions to achieve national security goals. On this episode of Grow With Us, Evan and Conor discuss the launch of the Cyber and Data Analytics Skills Center partnership with Tulsa Community College and the development of innovative workforce partnerships to create opportunities for Tulsans, present and future. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don't forget to check out our career website:https://talent.intulsa.com/ ( https://talent.intulsa.com/) Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network (https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network)
Podcast for a Day presents Points of You. Points of You is a one-on-one podcast hosted by Kathy Silva, joined by guest. Today's guest is Isabel, a college student recovering from an eating disorder. The following episode is part of a series produced by the Electronic Communication course at Tulsa Community College during the 2022 spring semester. To find more episodes, visit tccconnection.com/podcast/ or most streaming platforms. Recorded during the Spring 2022 semester at TCC.
Podcast for a Day presents Now That's Unique. Now That's Unique is a podcast focused on speaking with unique individuals about the interesting lives in which only they can provide the proper insight. Their insight into a world many people may not know about or may have an interest to learn. The episode is hosted by Ethan Gray, featuring guest Johnny Kove, an independent wrestler trying to make a name for himself. The following episode is part of a series produced by the Electronic Communication course at Tulsa Community College during the 2022 spring semester. To find more episodes, visit tccconnection.com/podcast/ or most streaming platforms. Recorded during the Spring 2022 semester at TCC.
After high school, Justice was forced to take up a job. During that period, a number of personal experiences & trauma motivated her to want to become a brain scientist. So, after 6 years of selling insurance, Justice enrolled in Tulsa Community College, and opened the door to Research, The Goldwater Scholarship and more. Justice joins our podcast to share her undergraduate college journey, UG Research experiences at TCC and UNC. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Overall Undergraduate Experience Research at Tulsa Community College Impact of UG Research The Goldwater Scholarship Advice to High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Justice Robinson, UNC [0:46] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:51] Overall UG Experience [4:21] High School Interests [5:20] The Gap Years [7:08] Tulsa Community College [9:32] Why UG Research? [10:30] Kinds of UG Research [11:21] Impact of UG Research [14:05] Goldwater Scholarship [15:32] GW Application Process [19:31] Scholarship Impact [20:50] Transition from TCC to UNC [23:26] Peers [25:57] Research at UNC [27:29] How UG Research shaped her Education [30:29] UG Redo [32:23] Skills for High Schoolers [34:00] Memories [35:38] Our Guests: Justice Robinson is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Justice received the Associates degree in Biology from Tulsa Community College. Justice received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship in 2020. Memorable Quote: “And so I am much more comfortable with not being perfect. And I think it's made a difference in my mentoring. And the way I address school where I'm not as stressed out, I'm planning things better. So taking a step back and kind of experiencing not being the best, really made me better all around, I think” Justice Robinson. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences , UG Research Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter. Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.
Podcast for a Day presents Community Ties. Community Ties is a one-on-one podcast on the topic of community. The episode is hosted by Cannon Cox, joined by guest, Tyler Burger. The following episode is part of a series produced by the Electronic Communication course at Tulsa Community College during the 2022 spring semester. To find more episodes, visit tccconnection.com/podcast/ or most streaming platforms. Recorded during the Spring 2022 semester at TCC.
Podcast for a Day presents Artisans Online. Hosted by Haley Newby, Etsy Seller, Artisans Online is for those who partake in a creative hobby and may consider starting a small online business to sell their products. Joined by guest, Matthew Roberts, Etsy seller who recently opened his own shop, discussions are held on art, Etsy as a selling platform, and the process of starting an online shop. The following episode is part of a series produced by the Electronic Communication course at Tulsa Community College during the 2022 spring semester. To find more episodes, visit tccconnection.com/podcast/ or most streaming platforms. Recorded on April 27, 2022.
On this episode I chatted with 2021 Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee Paula Marshall. We had aa blast talking about the recent PGA Championship and Paula's hole in one at Southern Hills. A third-generation Tulsan, Paula Marshall obtained her Associate's Degree from Tulsa Community College and her Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees from Oklahoma City University. Starting on the production line in her late teens and serving as CEO of the Tulsa-based international food manufacturer Bama Companies, Inc. for two decades, Marshall reinforces and models daily the mission of: People Helping People Be Successful with Caring and Accountability. The mission reaches beyond the workforce by supporting the families of employees and the community in which they live, work, and serve. Under her leadership, Bama Companies has expanded its facilities to include seven locations worldwide and an increase in revenues from $30 million to more than $350 million. The company's clientele includes the number one hamburger and number on pizza restaurant chains, providing for continued growth and new jobs. For the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability, Bama Companies was the first manufacturing B-Corp in Oklahoma. In honoring the mission of Bama Companies, Marshall has started, served, and partnered with numerous organizations and causes in and around the Tulsa area, including Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa Area United Way, the Margaret Hudson Program, DVIS, Food On The Move, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. For her commitment to others, she has been recognized with numerous awards and recognitions, including induction to the Tulsa Hall of Fame, Advocate of the Year for DVIS, The Journal Record's Woman of the Year, and named one of 25 Tulsans “Who Shaped Our City” by Tulsa People Magazine in 2011. Bama Companies has been recognized by the Tulsa Regional Chamber, McDonald's, and Yum Brands as a top inclusive workplace and received the prestigious Malcom Baldridge National Quality Award by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates follow them on instagram, www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma
Tyrance Billingsley II grew up in Tulsa. He will admit, he was an average student, but had big dreams. His love of the Tulsa community kept him close to home; attending Tulsa Community College followed by Oklahoma State University in Tulsa. During that time, he continually thought about his core dream of helping the Black community in North Tulsa. It took years of him working on his idea, but his hard work paid-off when he launched “Black Tech Street," a name honoring Black Wall Street in Tulsa. This podcast visits with Tyrance about growing his idea into a full-scale business, why he chose to focus on the tech industry and another creative venture he is a part of. He is making a difference in our community and beyond!
TCC Big Blue Podcast with Guest Jessica Dillard
What does it take to reinvent a community, revive a local economy, and reinvigorate a workforce? In this five-part Work in Progress podcast series – Destination Tulsa: Tech Hub in the Heartland – we look at how Tulsa, Oklahoma, is embracing in-demand tech industries to do just that. At the heart of the effort is a strong foundation of education, entrepreneurship, health care tech, energy tech, and cybersecurity. In the first episode of Destination Tulsa: Tech Hub in the Heartland, we explored how this city, once known mostly for oil, gas, and aerospace, now has big plans to be a major player in several technology fields. To do that, stakeholders from the Oklahoma governor, to Tulsa's core universities, to its entrepreneurial ecosystem, are working together, with the help of the Tulsa Innovation Labs, to take a coordinated approach to tech growth This time, we look at educational opportunities helping Tulsans – including some very young Tulsans – get a start in tech. What's more, the leaders of schools and workshops are invested in making sure those tech careers are achievable for everyone. In this episode, hear from: Libby Ediger, executive director of Holberton School Tulsa, a global network of software engineering schools that are teaching software programming in less time than it takes to get an associate degreePete Selden, vice president for workforce development at Tulsa Community College, which is helping prepare students for the tech sector to entry- and mid-level jobs with associate degrees and short-term certificate programsLeigh Goodson, president and CEO of Tulsa Community College, on the effort to increase diversity and inclusion in the Tulsa tech community through strong, affordable career pathwaysSal Aurigemma, associate professor at The University of Tulsa, and instructor helping build interest in STEM jobs through a training program that is helping the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma get a badge in cybersecurityMikeal Vaughn, founder and executive director of Urban Coders Guild, which offers a free course to middle schoolers from underrepresented communities in IOS app development and web design.You'll also hear from Urban Coders Guild instructor Will Smith (a Tulsa Community College professor), student Quentin Roebuck and Quentin's mom, Shardé RoebuckTaylor. You can listen to the full conversation here, or look for the Work in Progress podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Destination Tulsa: Tech Hub in the Heartland is made possible by the support of Tulsa Innovation Labs. Episode 220: Destination Tulsa: Educational Pathways to a Career in TechHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0Music for Destination Tulsa series: From Bensound.comDownload the transcript for this podcast here.You can check out all the other podcasts at this link: Work in Progress podcasts
Cindy Howard is the art teacher at the School of Saint Mary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She grew up in Tulsa a couple of blocks from the Hanisch family and attended St. Pius X Church. She graduated from the University of Tulsa with degrees in Marketing and Design. Before joining the teaching staff at the School of Saint Mary, Cindy worked in advertising and public relations at a variety of places and taught computer design at Tulsa Community College, Tulsa Tech, and the University of Tulsa. She and her husband Bill have two grown children.
Clifton Taulbert was born in 1945 in Glen Allan, Mississippi, a small town in the Mississippi Delta. He graduated valedictorian from O'Bannon High School in Greenville, Mississippi, in 1963. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology from Oral Roberts University and graduated from the Southwest Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. He later obtained an associate degree in health care management from Tulsa Community College.Clifton also spent a few years in the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of sergeant and served in a classified position with the 89th Presidential Wing of the US Air Force in Washington D.C. He is now an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, entrepreneur, and filmmaker.Taulbert has authored thirteen books. He was the winner of the NAACP's 27th Image Award for Literary Work: Nonfiction for his book When We Were Colored, which was produced as a film.In 2014, Taulbert published his fourth memoir titled The Invitation. It is the story of a supper invitation to a former plantation house in Allendale, South Carolina, in which the adult Taulbert confronts his childhood memories and the legacies of slavery and segregation which must still be acknowledged in his grown-up circumstances.Taulbert has been a banker, a health care administrator, and now is the president of The Freemount Corporation, a marketing company in Tulsa, Oklahoma.He has been recognized internationally by the Sales and Marketing Academy of Achievement, the Library of Congress, the NAACP, and Rotary International as a Paul Harris Fellow. He has served as a guest professor at Harvard University, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and the United States Air Force Academy.
#34: Allison Sheffield is a Broker Associate with Chinowth & Cohen Realtors who has personally handled 884 transactions from contract to closing worth over 287 Million in sales volume. Allison moved to Tulsa with her family when she was 7 years old, graduated from Union Public Schools, received an associates degree from Tulsa Community College, and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma. After graduating from OU in December 2006, Allison moved back to Tulsa and spent three years on staff at Chinowth & Cohen Realtors working under Sheryl Chinowth & Lee Cohen before transitioning into full-time real estate sales in 2010. Allison's primary area of expertise is in listing and selling new construction after many years of extremely successful partnerships representing home builders, neighborhood developers, and homeowners in Tulsa. Allison holds a Certified Residential Specialist designation and is the only Master Certified New Home Sales Specialist designation holder in Oklahoma from the National Association of Home Builders. Allison has been married to her husband, JJ, for 12 years and they are the proud parents of two children, JR and Callie.So many great lessons in the show today!Enjoy the show!
Bruce Sander, a seminarian for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, is currently in a pastoral year at the Church of Saint Mary in Tulsa. Bruce earned his associates degree in Business and Enterprise Development from Tulsa Community College and In 2020 graduated from Conception Seminary College in Missouri with a bachelors degree in Philosophy. Before entering seminary Bruce worked for 12 years for the Tulsa City County Library system. His hobbies include constructing model cars and various liturgical items, ham radio, and cooking.
In this final episode of the miniseries, Paul Fain is joined by Marielena DeSanctis, president of Community College of Denver, and Leigh Goodson, president and CEO of Tulsa Community College, to discuss the changing landscape of dually enrolling high school students in college-level courses. The discussion centers on the need for student-centered approaches and policies for dual enrollment that ensure greater intentionality in course-taking and in closing equity gaps in access and in transitions to college and careers. The episode concludes with a sense-making segment with JFF's Erica Cuevas as well as Alex Perry with College in High School Alliance. Read JFF's blog post for a recap of key takeaways and policy and programmatic resources.
Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this EdUp Embedded episode, sponsored by the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation, we welcome Dr. Kevin David, Portfolio Director at CampusWorks. Liz and Kevin talk one-on-one about the process of strategic planning and how divergent ideas can converge into a defined plan with the right support. Support often takes on the form of a consultancy to look at the process from an outside perspective. Kevin also discusses DEI, and why communication should be intentionally transparent and inclusive. Dr. Kevin David joined CampusWorks in 2018, bringing with him over 15 years of higher education experience both in the classroom and in administrative leadership roles. Prior to joining CampusWorks, Kevin spent seven years at Tulsa Community College, most recently as provost and associate vice president for institutional effectiveness. Kevin earned a BA in Psychology from SUNY Cortland and both an MS and PhD in Developmental Psychology from University of Oklahoma. Another episode sponsored by our great friends at the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!
Is it ever too early to learn work ethics? In this episode of Don Williams' Proven Entrepreneur, Elli Johannsson PE, LEED AP, one of Tulsa Community College's 50 Notable Alumni, Owner and Principal of 360 Engineering, shares his journey as a young entrepreneur. From selling extra paper to coffee shops, running a stucco division to putting up historical buildings, and providing services to retail giants. Tune in and learn how he overcame the pressures of adapting to a new environment, worked around challenges and converted them into opportunities.
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Join me for an engaging, enlightening conversation with Dr. Leigh Goodson, President and CEO of Tulsa Community College where we explore the critical role and responsibility of executive leaders to accelerate transformational change efforts to create equitable, inclusive organizations for all. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/ 1. Inclusion Partner Program https://drkathyobear.com/inclusion-partner-program/ 2. Designing Facilitating Powerful Workshops on Equity, Inclusion Social Justice I will honor the half-price scholarship for all listeners for my virtual, self-paced course: Designing Facilitating Powerful Workshops on Equity, Inclusion Social Justice To learn more apply: https://drkathyobear.com/facilitationcourse/ 3. My book, But I m NOT Racist! Tools for Well-Meaning Whites http://www.drkathyobear.com/resources (free download of my book and supplemental resources, including Book Club Guide)
TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW, GO TO INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CHANNEL OR VIEW DIRECTLY AT https://youtu.be/udv_tAxPbdw Jeff sits down with artist Kristin Gentry to hear her share about her role in co-curating the upcoming OVAC Momentum exhibit opening April 2nd at Living Arts of Tulsa and about her work and what it all means to hear at a deeper level.To learn more about Kristin and her work, visithttps://www.kristingentry.comBioKristin Gentry is passionate about using her art to create different ways to preserve her traditional Native American tribal culture. Kristin has exhibited her artwork in numerous juried, invited, open, and group shows across the Midwestern United States.She works as a professional visual artist in the areas of relief and monotype printmaking, painting, jewelry and photography. She also works as a writer, designer, and curator. She worked as a full time arts educator in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and now works full time as an artist. Kristin is an enrolled member and registered artist of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Kristin finished M.S. degree in Native Leadership from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the spring of 2020.She received the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s 40 under 40 award in 2012. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in fine arts from Oklahoma State University in 2009, and graduated as a Senior of Significance denoting the top of her class. She attained her Associate of Art in education from Tulsa Community College in 2005 as an Honor’s Scholar Graduate.Artist StatementShe uses her art to educate and restore the beauty of her people’s journey to where they are as Chahta Okla, Choctaw People, today. Through her art she continues to find more of her Indian Identity as a Chahta Ohoyo, Choctaw Woman, and Ishki, Mother. She understands that the need for her cultural art is necessary to the future of her daughter and her people. She works to involve her community through education and being the voice for Native American artists and Native American women in today’s society. She is a writer, curator, painter, printmaker, and photographer. She often photographs families in their tribal regalia and creates designs and patterns from traditional clothing in her painting and prints. I stylistically form nature in a way that is in contrast of how many artists rely on realistic representations. Formally, I am very interested in making compositions out of the colors, the positive or negative shapes of the plants and other nature. I am interested in symmetry as it’s always present throughout my tribal culture. I emphasize nature’s influence by showing the floral patterns from traditional clothing. Through this stylistic approach, my work honors my culture that is found in nature based customs and traditions. I look at our designs and research how they have transformed or remained unchanged to today. I also research the influence of tribal agrarian history of gardened produce and pollination for crops’ influence on Native American art and clothing. Through my art I explore how the symbolic meanings of the designs influence our cultural traditions today and influence our larger communities.
TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW, GO TO INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CHANNEL OR VIEW DIRECTLY AT https://youtu.be/udv_tAxPbdwJeff sits down with artist Kristin Gentry to hear her share about her role in co-curating the upcoming OVAC Momentum exhibit opening April 2nd at Living Arts of Tulsa and about her work and what it all means to hear at a deeper level.To learn more about Kristin and her work, visithttps://www.kristingentry.comBioKristin Gentry is passionate about using her art to create different ways to preserve her traditional Native American tribal culture. Kristin has exhibited her artwork in numerous juried, invited, open, and group shows across the Midwestern United States. She works as a professional visual artist in the areas of relief and monotype printmaking, painting, jewelry and photography. She also works as a writer, designer, and curator. She worked as a full time arts educator in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and now works full time as an artist. Kristin is an enrolled member and registered artist of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Kristin finished M.S. degree in Native Leadership from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the spring of 2020.She received the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development's 40 under 40 award in 2012. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in fine arts from Oklahoma State University in 2009, and graduated as a Senior of Significance denoting the top of her class. She attained her Associate of Art in education from Tulsa Community College in 2005 as an Honor's Scholar Graduate.Artist StatementShe uses her art to educate and restore the beauty of her people's journey to where they are as Chahta Okla, Choctaw People, today. Through her art she continues to find more of her Indian Identity as a Chahta Ohoyo, Choctaw Woman, and Ishki, Mother. She understands that the need for her cultural art is necessary to the future of her daughter and her people. She works to involve her community through education and being the voice for Native American artists and Native American women in today's society. She is a writer, curator, painter, printmaker, and photographer. She often photographs families in their tribal regalia and creates designs and patterns from traditional clothing in her painting and prints. I stylistically form nature in a way that is in contrast of how many artists rely on realistic representations. Formally, I am very interested in making compositions out of the colors, the positive or negative shapes of the plants and other nature. I am interested in symmetry as it's always present throughout my tribal culture. I emphasize nature's influence by showing the floral patterns from traditional clothing. Through this stylistic approach, my work honors my culture that is found in nature based customs and traditions. I look at our designs and research how they have transformed or remained unchanged to today. I also research the influence of tribal agrarian history of gardened produce and pollination for crops' influence on Native American art and clothing. Through my art I explore how the symbolic meanings of the designs influence our cultural traditions today and influence our larger communities.
Hear BCM directors Brandon Brister, Kyle Thomas and Riley Sowell talk about how Tulsa BCMs have an integrated strategy to advance the Gospel at Tulsa University, the campuses of Tulsa Community College and every other campus in the Tulsa metro area.
Bryan Johnson is an award-winning Props and Special Effects Designer, Artisan and Technician for theatre, opera, film and television. Bryan was awarded the 2010 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Design award for his Special Effects design for the Tulsa Community College production of Elektra. Bryan is also a three-time KCACTF Region 6 award winner. Bryan went on to become a Lead Props and Special Effects Technician with Blue Man Group-Las Vegas for five years, where he fabricated, maintained and operated the long running show. During his time with Blue Man Group, Bryan designed and created several themed art installations for the company’s involvement with the local community. As a puppeteer for the show, Bryan also worked hands-on with Michael Curry puppetry and robotic show elements from Show Creators. His work has appeared worldwide in publications, including "Stage Directions" and “Lighting & Sound America.” Bryan’s theatrical body of work includes; Props Design and Artisanship, Magic/Illusion Design, Mask Making, Puppetry, Lighting Design and Special Effects Makeup. Bryan currently lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he owns and operates 'Bryan Johnson Creative' and is the Properties Designer and Artisan with the Tulsa Opera. He is a member of the Society of Props Artisan Managers, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, a faculty member with The Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas and remains active with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Bryan’s Instagram: @bryanjohnsoncreative Youtube Link Mentioned: https://youtu.be/I4XDvZKntpA As always a rating and review is always appreciated! Want to donate to the podcast! Paypal & Venmo: @Theatrewolf
Podcast Director Sam Levrault talks with Rhoda Smietanski about her experiences with American Sign Language (ASL,) the ASLE and Interpreting Programs, and opportunities available to students through Tulsa Community College (TCC) and in our very community. Connection Conversations is an ongoing series by the TCC Connection, TCC's student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. NOTE: The episode was originally recorded in FALL 2019. Music by The Odyssey, "75 to Ramona" Episode edited by Sam Levrault Check out The TCC Connection online at http://tccconnection.com/ The TCC Connection is a student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In this episode, I am very excited to share with you the conversation I had with Nate Todd. Nate has more than 14 years of experience in higher education and was named Tulsa Community College’s Dean of Diversity Equity and Inclusion in 2019. In that role, he’s responsible for leading and driving change through the development and implementation of strategic equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across the college. In our conversation he explains the importance of bringing in students and young people to help drive change, and the context of being in Tulsa has shaped the work he does. Topics in this episode Looking at the current state of things with positivity How can you make the most impact for positive change in your situation? The effect of COVID-19 on DEI work in the higher education space Aligning your institutional and organizational values with people who prioritize fighting injustice The damage done by being silent on important issues Making sure that programming reaches and resonates with everyone Ensuring that you continue the conversation once it’s started Connect LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-c-todd-588a8956/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nate.todd.7165
What does it take to run a successful fundraising campaign as a community college? What roles do investors, students, lobbying and the community play? In this episode, Dr. Leigh Goodson, President & CEO of Tulsa Community College, talks us through the 18-month campaign that raised $20 million for TCC. She discusses the importance of building real relationships with investors, a necessary baseline of community support, and the transformation of TCC in terms of student experience - all factors contributing to her school’s success.
Thomas Edison is known as America’s greatest inventor and was responsible for 1,093 patents. His friend Henry Ford was the founder of the Ford Motor Company and chief developer of the assembly line for mass production. There is a museum dedicated to these two icons which includes their winter estates in Ft. Myers, Florida.When touring their properties, I thought about inventors from Oklahoma. This podcast features three who were pioneers in our state. Ed Malzahn of Ditch Witch, Ed Taylor with cable television & CNN, and Dean VanTrease, who helped create Tulsa Community College. We are proud to have their entire oral histories in our library of stories.You can listen to the full interviews here:Dr Dean VanTreasehttps://www.voicesofoklahoma.com/interview/vantrease-dean/Ed Malzahnhttps://www.voicesofoklahoma.com/interview/malzahn-ed/Ed Taylorhttps://www.voicesofoklahoma.com/interview/taylor-ed/
Podcast Director Sam Levrault talks with TCC's Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence, Dr. Kendra Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds is visiting from Northern Ireland and will teach a Composition II course in Spring 2020. To learn more about the Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence Program, visit https://www.cies.org/program/fulbright-scholar-residence-program. You can follow Dr. Reynolds on Facebook, as @KendraReynoldsWriter, and Twitter, at @Dr_K_Reynolds. Connection Conversations is an ongoing series by the TCC Connection, TCC's student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Episode edited by Sam Levrault Check out The TCC Connection online at http://tccconnection.com/ The TCC Connection is a student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Good morning Sapulpa. It’s another Monday with miklos on the daily Chieftain podcast!Tulsa Community College representatives are coming over on Tuesday, October 29th, to visit with students who may be considering TCC.Despite a valiant effort our varsity football team fell to Booker T Washington by a score of 7 to 48There’s a JV football game here in Collins Stadium against Booker T. Washington Today's weather is at a high of 69 with a low of around 42! Have a great day Chieftains!
Podcast Director Sam Levrault talks with Associate Professor of Italian, Pamela Chew about her experiences abroad, the World Languages Program, specifically the Italian courses and opportunities available to Tulsa Community College. Connection Conversations is an ongoing series by the TCC Connection, TCC's student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Music by The Odyssey, "75 to Ramona" Episode edited by Sam Levrault Check out The TCC Connection online at http://tccconnection.com/ The TCC Connection is a student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Podcast Host Sam Levrault talks with Alexis Onyango, also known as LEX, when she stopped by the TCC Connection office on Sept. 13, 2019. This episode features a full interview, as well as an inside look for and performance of her new original song, "Skin Off My Back" releasing on Sept. 20, 2019 under her new project and alias, LEX. She also shares about her upcoming plans, including her headline show at The Vanguard on September 20. Follow Alexis! Instagram: @alexisonyango Facebook: @lexionyango Check out her new project, LEX: Instagram: @thisislex_ Watch the interview on our Youtube channel as well as exclusive videos featuring more performances. Concert Connection is a series by the TCC Connection which focuses on local artists in the Tulsa Community College community with an emphasis on student musicians. Check out The TCC Connection online at http://tccconnection.com/ The TCC Connection is a student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Produced by Sam Levrault Edited by Sam Levrault
Podcast Host Sam Levrault talks with the Spotless Mind when they stopped by the TCC Connection office on Aug 1, 2019. This episode features a full interview, as well as an inside look for and performance of their original song, "Peachy" off their EP "A Matter of Opinion" (2019). Formed by members Jake Bosch and Trenton Smothermon in 2015, Spotless Mind have seen a lot of change, in only a short amount of time. But whether it was a change of name, lineup, or the evolution of the songs themselves, Spotless Mind have always strived to give their all in live shows and in their songwriting. They released their debut self-titled EP in 2018 and followed it up with 2019’s “A Matter of Opinion”. This is just the beginning for this small band with big ambitions. Jake Bosch - Vocals, Guitar Trenton Smothermon - Vocals, Bass Bryton Hill - Drums Band's Instagram: @spotless_mind_band Facebook: @spotlessmindtheband Watch the interview on our Youtube channel as well as exclusive videos featuring more performances. Concert Connection is a series by the TCC Connection which focuses on local artists in the Tulsa Community College community with an emphasis on student musicians. Check out The TCC Connection online at http://tccconnection.com/ The TCC Connection is a student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Produced by Sam Levrault Edited by Sam Levrault
Welcome to the third season of Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. Our season premiere features a conversation with Dr. Leigh Goodson, president and CEO of Tulsa Community College.We begin the discussion by talking about TCC’s 50th anniversary, which is also featured in the August issue of TulsaPeople. She talks about the school as it is today, what it means to her to be the first female president of the school (4:10), a bit about her background and then checking in on the Tulsa Achieves program (10:48).We pause that conversation about midway through to check in with our city editor, Morgan Phillips, who recently spent time on the Broken Arrow High School football field to find out “What the What” it takes to begin defending the 6A state football championship (15:20). That’s right, Morgan went through summer conditioning with the boys. Following Morgan’s story, we resume the conversation with Dr. Goodson (19:49). It begins with a discussion about the classroom and technology followed by what the student body looks like today (22:00). Goodson talks about TCC’s partnership with the Southern California Center for Urban Education to create an equity scorecard (23:42) then discusses being an Aspen Fellow and what that means for her five-year plan for TCC and who they measure themselves against (28:12). She shares her thoughts on the national conversation regarding student loans (33:12), discusses why college is still an important pathway for success (35:45) and why a local high school student should continue education at TCC (38:05). We conclude the season premiere with the new song “No Dress Rehearsal” (42:18) from the Brad James Band. Their new album “Brad James Band Live at Fellowship Hall” is being released by Horton Records on Aug. 9. More on Goodson:Goodson was named the fourth president and chief executive officer of Tulsa Community College in May 2014.A Tulsa native, Goodson has worked in higher education most of her professional career. Goodson previously served in numerous roles at Oklahoma State University.Goodson has strong ties to education, having served previously as a university faculty member, university administrator and school board member for Tulsa Public Schools. She is passionate about student success.She serves on the board of directors for the YMCA of Greater Tulsa and the Oklahoma Innovation Institute. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma class XXIII and Leadership Tulsa Class 35. She serves as chair of the Education Task Force for the Tulsa Regional Chamber One Voice initiative as well as on its Board of Directors. She has a special interest in creating a pipeline for students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).Goodson is an Aspen Presidential Fellow and under her leadership, TCC was selected as one of 30 institutions nationwide to participate in the AACC Pathways Project. Goodson earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Education Research and Evaluation from OSU, a Master of Science in Organizational Communication from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from OSU.Goodson, her husband, Mark, and two children live in Tulsa.
Local Tulsa bands, The Odyssey and Hoarseman (Hoarseman & The Heard), stop by the TCC Connection office at Tulsa Community College to talk about the local music scene, the challenges of creating an exciting and interesting atmosphere for audiences during stage performances, as well as provide a preview for their upcoming End of Summer Bash at The Vanguard in the Tulsa Arts District on August 9th. The Odyssey (Cobey Brown & Derek Johnson) are an alternative blues band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hoarseman (Quinton Hoagland) is the frontman and founding member of Hoarseman and the Heard, an alternative art rock band based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Check out The TCC Connection online at http://tccconnection.com/ The TCC Connection is a student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Directed & Edited by: Sam LevraultSound: Sam Levrault
My guest, Emilie Peters, hailing from Oklahoma, is a Junior Leader with the TS Alliance, co-facilitator for the new TSC Young Adult Connect Group, and just received her Associates Degree from Tulsa Community College. She gives a gripping personal account of her experience with a Tuberous Sclerosis Complex diagnosis from awareness of having the condition in 8th grade to current day. She narrates some painful experiences dealing with seizures, including one particularly heart-wrenching experience during a high school softball game. She discusses many of her experiences, such as not being able to get a driver's license, trying to find adequate TSC support and a TS Clinic, living with frequent bouts of anxiety, medication side effects, switching medications to attempt to get seizure control and increasing feelings of isolation and depression. The impact of living with a chronic disease such as TSC, and not having a peer network of any kind, even feeling disconnected from her own family were the motivating factors behind getting involved in the TSC community, first through her parents and their connections, but then on her own by attending the World TSC Conference, Marching on Capitol Hill and launching the Facebook group. Today she is much more content and accepting of her diagnosis and feels as if making the connections in the community made a huge difference. She is in a relationship with a young man also affected by TSC whom she met at a TS Alliance event, has received her Associates Degree and is looking forward to getting a job, participating in and watching sporting events and living her life. My hat is off to this young lady for summoning the inner courage and bravery to risk vulnerability and seek connection and how that has transformed her entire life. (intro music by www.bensound.com)
My guest, Emilie Peters, hailing from Oklahoma, is a Junior Leader with the TS Alliance, co-facilitator for the new TSC Young Adult Connect Group, and just received her Associates Degree from Tulsa Community College. She gives a gripping personal account of her experience with a Tuberous Sclerosis Complex diagnosis from awareness of having the condition in 8th grade to current day. She narrates some painful experiences dealing with seizures, including one particularly heart-wrenching experience during a high school softball game. She discusses many of her experiences, such as not being able to get a driver's license, trying to find adequate TSC support and a TS Clinic, living with frequent bouts of anxiety, medication side effects, switching medications to attempt to get seizure control and increasing feelings of isolation and depression. The impact of living with a chronic disease such as TSC, and not having a peer network of any kind, even feeling disconnected from her own family were the motivating factors behind getting involved in the TSC community, first through her parents and their connections, but then on her own by attending the World TSC Conference, Marching on Capitol Hill and launching the Facebook group. Today she is much more content and accepting of her diagnosis and feels as if making the connections in the community made a huge difference. She is in a relationship with a young man also affected by TSC whom she met at a TS Alliance event, has received her Associates Degree and is looking forward to getting a job, participating in and watching sporting events and living her life. My hat is off to this young lady for summoning the inner courage and bravery to risk vulnerability and seek connection and how that has transformed her entire life. (intro music by www.bensound.com)
Hosted by Tyrus Grooms This episode of Connection Conversations features special guest, Ally Shea, a fellow TCC student currently enrolled in the Theatre program based at the Southeast Campus. Topics range from her improv origin story, academic career at TCC, participation in Die Laughing, the improv troop, as well as a segment featuring her improv skills. Connection Conversations is an ongoing series by the TCC Connection, TCC's student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Edited by Sam Levrault Music by The Odyssey, "75 to Ramona" Check out The TCC Connection online at http://tccconnection.com/ The TCC Connection is a student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Transcript by Sam Levrault Welcome to Connection Conversations, a series apart of the TCC Connection podcast. Today’s host is Tyrus Grooms, West Editor for the TCC Connection. Today’s episode covers a recent interview with Ally Shea, a theatre student at TCC as well as a member of Die Laughing Improv Troop hosted by TCC. Welcome to Connection Conversation, my name is Tyrus Grooms, and I am the West Editor. I am Ally Shea, I am a student here at TCC with the theatre department, so I am a theatre major. I do various things, mostly I am involved with the improv troop here at TCC, Die Laughing, which is pretty exciting, I’ve been involved with that for a couple of years now. I’ve been in productions here at TCC as well, and I graduate this semester. So, when did you recognize you like/had talent in improv? I was younger, I was in seventh grade and I remember it, we were doing, I went to Union for school, and we were doing this fine arts wheel, you know… you take a class for eight weeks then you switch over. I took this drama class, that eight weeks came up, and we were doing these silly improv games and I realized I can make people laugh, and I liked the feeling of making others laughed. So, I kind of always stuck with that. That’s like thirteen or so. So how did your mentors/parents/teachers sort of help you with this path? I really just stuck with it. It struck a chord back in seventh grade and I started getting more information on it. In eighth grade I decided to stick to drama for one full year. My freshman year I auditioned for some classes, some higher-level classes, and I got in. I just stuck with it throughout high school and then I decided I wanted to do some school for it as well. So how do you feel on stage? Are you just swept up by some sort of energy or, like, what happens? Oh, absolutely! It’s energy, it’s palpable, you know, you get this feeling not only from the crowd, whether its three people or seven hundred people. You get swept up by this energy, you just, and an adrenaline you can’t explain. So where do you draw inspiration from? From so many places, I could be having a conversation with anyone. I could be in a coffee shop and I’m like, this is funny… There’s small mannerisms that they happen to be showing that could inspire me to make a silly character later. I think I get most inspired just by sitting back and people watching. I love people watching. [yeah!] It’s a great experience, right? I was at a driller’s game and just watch people…. I don’t watch the game, I watch people watch the game. [exactly!] and it’s much better that way. Oh, it’s so much fun! Or, like going to the mall, it makes the most mundane chores so much more fun, just watching people in their natural habitat. And you never really notice that they are very interesting… All the while someone could be sitting back, watching us, watching people. Inception right there… Inception…. [laughs…] So, how do you prepare yourself for any improvisational set? When I know I have a show coming up, one thing I like to do is stay up to date with pop culture. So, what’s going on in the news, what’s trending right now, cause that’s something good you always want to have in your back pocket to make a joke about. Make, like, a trendy joke that you can tie in, it’s funny…. So, I was hoping to have you do a few characters real quick…. [nervous laugh] Okay…. You cool with that? For sure! Just coming up with them on the spot? Yeah, yeah, yeah! Or if you have any characters that you are inspired by right now. The first one is…. Astronaut who believes Earth is Mars. [Ally laughs as she gets into character] So just astronaut who believes Earth is Mars… [Tyrus provides sound effects imitating a ship landing to set the environment.] psshhh…pssshhh…pshhhh [Ally starts talking with a mix between a Bostonian/New Yorker accent] I…uh…I… Houston? I just now landed here on Earth, what we suspect is earth…Listen, I got somethin to tells yous guys… It’s looking a little warm here…I think this is looking to be, uh, Mars… I don’t know, we don’t have many photo evi’ences of Mars existing, I’m just saying… this might not be the best place. See any buildings around you? Yeah, there’s tons of buildings, there’s one that says bawk center… I don’t know where I am…B-O-K? The bawk center? That doesn’t sound, uh, that doesn’t sound very, uh, Martian-like. They’re so like us though… [Ally’s eyes go wide as she leans in and responds in a serious voice] They are…. Yeah, it’s so creepy… Maybe we’re the monsters though… Another inception… You are…a 19th century gentleman who then wakes up in 21st century Tulsa. [laughs… and takes on a posh voice] Well I do say…Well I DO say…What is that beeping off? It’s an alarm I think of some sort… It’s a little clock, ha! Little red numbers. I can’t seem to get it to stop… There’s a button that says snooze. [looks rather slighted] Well, I don’t want to snooze, I’m done snoozing, I’m awake. How would one say to turn this off? Do you have any idea? What is this little blue bird here on my phone screen? [Ally looks surprised and slightly startled] There’s a blue bird on a…what… what is a phone? A phone? What is this device? It’s magic! We don’t have phones in the 18th century! [takes a wistful breath] One simply writes letters with your… [trying not to break character, Ally attempts to hold giggles in] feather pens… [they are not successful in holding in their laughter] My feather quill… Where’s my ink blot?! I need my ink blot… Where are the flying cars though, right? [Ally has a realization and drops the character without a second thought.] Oh my gosh..., really, like where ARE the flying cars? I know, right? It is 2019, I want a flying car! They’re never here… Then the world was supposed to end in 2012. [Ally’s frustration gains momentum] Why am I still here? Why am I still paying taxes? [now she’s just upset] That’s what I want to know… Right, so, last character… [Ally laughs as she remembers the challenge] Italian person who just fell in love with pizza rolls. Hey! It’s a tost-a-tinos! [she seems to be imitating Mario] But when I bite into the middle of it, it’s COLD! Ahhh! But for some reason… [a single giggle breaks through for a second until they both burst out laughing] I can’t…. I have no idea! [we finally stumped her!] For some reason, I just… tostinos! Ah-taliano! You know? [laughs at her own impression] That’s so stereo typical, Italians everywhere in Tulsa are probably rolling their eyes at me. They have to be. You’re right, they have to be, there’s no way that’s not happening I apologize to Italians everywhere in Tulsa right now. Yeah, we’re butchering their culture. It’s so beautiful, but it can’t be done in an American accent. It really can’t. Wanna just wrap up right now? For sure, yeah… No, I’ve never done a podcast before… [Ally, surprised, looks at Tyrus] You’ve never done a podcast before? This is your first time? Yeah… Shared a first time together…. Aw, that’s nice… [they both laugh at the implication…] What does that mean though? Like, what does that mean, first time? [Laughter dies off as Tyrus lets a final giggle out] So, what was your favorite impression, though? Uh, the one that took me back the most was the astronaut, I don’t know… it threw me for a loop. I was like… thinking… Maybe I should have gave you them. Maybe. I feel like I bombed some of them… Like, but that’s just my improv brain. Or, like we could do it again real quick… The hardest part is me doing it by myself. It’s the hardest part. Yeah, because it’s not a very…you know, stage-y environment. Yeah! It’s not, I’m like so relaxed, ‘cause it was the man from the18th century, or 19th century, waking up to the 21st century, the astronaut thinking Earth is Mars, or thinking Mars is Earth… [Ally seems to attempt to recollect the prompt only to end up more confused] Who knows? [Tyrus is no help with lessening the confusion] Who knows? [Ally responds rather affronted] I don’t know… I was, just like, okay this is a thing that’s happening… I like failed science so, who knows? I did too! I literally do NOT know… [the duo share laughs as they reminisce over their grades] This may be Mars right now and I wouldn’t know… And then the Italian tostinos pizza rolls… [Ally can’t help but laugh in shame…] I just can’t get over that… Imagine though… like an authentic Italian who lives off of Margherita pizza… [Tyrus isn’t even attempting to hold his laughter anymore] …from a wood fire oven coming to America for the first time and eating a pizza roll, and, like, Aw… this is amazing! …this is better than anything I’ve ever made back home! This is better than AUTHENTIC Italian food, right… Yeah, this is better… than anything my little village, with my goats [really?] can make. I would like to see a sketch of that. I would love too, you should do it. And that’s what improv can lead to, you know? Because a lot of sketch comedy that you see, like a lot of the sketches you see on SNL (Saturday Night Live), they all start with stuff like Improv. And it just happens, right? And then, yeah, that happens and then they take that idea that happened and they build upon it and write about it. See, the thing is though, I never really assumed that would be a thing. I just watch a sketch and assume it’s so well done it has to be, like, planned, years in advanced [Tyrus gets a little sarcastic], centuries upon centuries [Okay, really sarcastic], the ideas boiling underneath the surface. Absolutely! Well, I mean, like, when you came to the show on Monday, did you saw that, and was like, oh yeah? The thing is, right? You know the sketch where you have, like, five different characters who play different genres, I really wanted one to play a podcast genre… [How would that work?] You should’ve… You should’ve yelled it out! I yelled it! [not loud enough] Oh, sometimes it’s hard…that honestly would’ve been cool…. But, like, what were you feeling during that on-stage appearance, Monday night? Oh, my goodness… it’s that energy we were talking about. You get in the zone, right? Yeah, you get in the zone, you get in that mental headspace, like, and I knew I had a lot of people in the audience that were there for me for my last show, and that’s why I was so energized too, because this was my last performance at TCC, and I’ve had some really good years here, and I’ve made some really great friends. So, it was kind of, like, saying goodbye to that. I went to World of the Worlds, right? And I recognized one of the improv-ers… Quinton! Yeah, he was the one who his face burned…. [in the show] That is an amazing, very English name… [random thought…] Yeah, he’s… British…. A great guy…. Yeah, he still has many more years here. I was, like, I liked the anime thing he was doing, but he died instantly, right? I know! He died, he hesitated, he choked on a word…You cannot choke in that game and the audience, they love that power to be able to kill someone off… That’s an amazing power, like, should I use that power? Exactly! How should I feel about being able to kill a character? The audience loves that. They’re just itching for someone to mess up. Imagine watching Game of Thrones with that power, that would be amazing right? [Ally’s face lights up at the implication] Oh, my god! Yes! Joffrey, dead, first season… Game…of…Thrones! [Ally struggles with the just getting the name out until the mention of killing Joffrey] Yeah, Joffrey’s dead right away, that’s it, there’s no questions, ifs, ands, or buts. I’m reading the books right now, and… I need to read the books I’m one of those people that reads books and I’m on the fourth book and I’ve only watched the first season. [music starts to fade in an attempt to keep the show from going on for another hour…] You need to… get it together …catch up, I should, yeah. Well, thank you for having me, I do have to go, I have to get ready for the theatre awards tonight. Nice! Yeah, I’m nominated for some awards! Good luck with that, though! [main interview portion is over and ending credits begin. Sam, the narrator returns with the farewell] Thanks again to today’s host, Tyrus Grooms, as well as Ally Shea, for joining the show. Be sure to check back for new episodes on our website, podbean, as well as most places podcasts are available. [music fades out until Tyrus & Ally’s voices come back] Is this like a blooper reel? [barely containing laughter] [Giggles continue as they try to catch their breath] You just leave two idiots alone on a podcast…. [Giggles are no longer distinguishable between the two] We make a podcast! You just say things, right? And things happen…and then, like… [a random jar opens and pops?] All of a sudden…. It gets uploaded online… She’s gonna have a hoot editing this [a hoot was had] A hoot. Yes, she will, she will. She has to…. [Indeed.]
Podcast Director Sam Levrault sat down with Cobey Brown from The Odyssey, a local band based in Tulsa, Oklahoma to talk about their time since Battle of the Bands, upcoming single, "Lately", as well as future shows and plans for the group. Check out our previous interview with Cobey on our podcast as well. The Odyssey can be found on Instagram and Facebook. Connection Conversations is an ongoing series by the TCC Connection, TCC's student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Music by The Odyssey, "75 to Ramona" Episode edited by Sam Levrault Check out The TCC Connection online at http://tccconnection.com/ The TCC Connection is a student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. [Intro music, “Ramona to 75” by The Odyssey, fades in and continues to play in background] Sam: Welcome to Connection Conversations, a series apart of the TCC Connection podcast, I’m your host, Sam Levrault, Podcast Director, as well as associate editor for our metro campus. Today’s episode covers a recent interview with Cobey Brown, fellow TCC student, and member of local band, The Odyssey. We’re gonna talk about their new single, “Lately” coming out on May 11th, along with other future plans for the band. They are also to thank for the intro music for our podcast. [Background music fades out…] Hey Cobey, what’s up? Cobey: How’s it going? Pretty good, pretty good… So, it’s your second time on, welcome back. Let’s talk about the band a little bit, what’s been going on since the Battle of the Bands, what you have been working on, as well as some upcoming plans for summer. For sure… Since we last talked, you guys played at Norman Music Festival, right? How was that? It was really cool, we had this show originally scheduled to play on the 26th at The Resonator, they block off like all of main street in Norman, and like every building they have there is a venue. But we had to switch it since we had a show at The Rino in Kansas City, the night before, but by the time we got to the Norman Music Fest we were all running on like two or three hours of sleep and we were ready to go. It was a lot of fun, we played inside the Sooner Theatre and we got a surprising amount of people that actually showed up in there because most of the time the outdoor venues get all of the people. It was a super cool venue; the biggest one we’ve played in a while. Cool, so you were at the Rino in KC, Kansas City, and you’ve already played in Kansas City before… Yeah, and the first time we played was actually a house show I think we talked about last time. And like I said, it was straight out of a movie scene, like it was in a basement, by this guy named Isaac, and he just let, like, four bands play and it was super cool, and everyone was supportive. So, this was the first time we went to play in an actual venue, and I just gotta say, like the experience I’ve had in Kansas City so far, everyone was great. Like everyone’s been super nice, the people who worked at the venue were cool, and Kid Computer, it was their EP release, they just had like the coolest fans down there, we’re starting to snatch some of them away a little bit, I think… Yeah, we’re gonna have to get them down to Tulsa soon. The main reason we’re talking is you’ve got a single coming out, May 11th, we kind of teased it before, but it’s called, “Lately”, so now that you’ve gone through the process of recording it and all that, did it turn out how you wanted? Yes, and it turned out different than I thought it would, and I’m really glad. Whenever I wrote the song, it’s not a pop song, but it’s less focused on just the guitar, at least until the end, but there’s a special ending. Throughout the song, it’s kind of driven just by the full instrumental, the drums and the groove of the bass, and the keys, and the aura in the background instead of, like, a guitar riff, which I really like. And as I wrote the song, it was about an experience that I hadn’t’ really had. It was just imagining an experience. And then as we were recording the song, I actually experienced exactly what I was writing about. So, we changed some of the things in the production, I was able to kind of make it make more sense to myself, so now the song actually feels more personal to me, which is pretty cool. The song is kind of about confidence, and the lack thereof sometimes, and so as the song progresses, you slowly see more of a confidence in myself as the writer, or whoever the narrator is of the song. You know, a lot of the time when people listen to music, you think of yourself as being the person saying the words, and all that, so it’s like growing in confidence as the song goes on. And so that’s how the recording process ended up going, I was more sure of how I wanted it, as I went on. So now that it’s out, you’re like, ‘I’m really confident in it, I finished it’… Yes, I’m really happy with it, and now we’re just waiting on the final mix today, pretty much… small little details that I knit-pick, over and over again. Tyler Reynolds has been super cool, patient, which is important. What’s also exciting is the day you let out the single, you have a show in Spinster Records, right? Did you already know the single was going to come out then? [nope.] Let’s let it out the same day as the show We scheduled the show awhile back because I was thinking of when all my college friends would be back, and we could get a fun crowd and have a fun time. We did a luau show last year, but it was at my house. A little bit of a different setup. A little bit different, but now this time we get to do Spinster and they like to do themed shows, and I was like, that’s the perfect place. It’s a cool place, it really is. Yeah, it’s awesome, and there’s opportunity for cool pictures and there’s a fun little stage we enjoy playing at even though we can hardly fit. That’s kind of the fun part. But we’re also playing just a couple hours before our Spinster show, at Rooster Days in BA, so I was like, it really helps promote the shows and the single at the same time, whenever you just do them on the same day. Like, ‘hey, you know that song we just played, it just came out today’ Yeah, at midnight… After that, I saw you recently announced at the Vanguard, later in May, on the 26th, right? Yup. I noticed a lot of these shows, you’re sharing them with a lot of bands that were also at the Battle of the Bands, or like, bands whose names have been thrown around, so have you noticed that has been a sort of community growing between all of you all? Yeah, absolutely. Since battle of the bands, everyone was so cool, I didn’t meet a single person there that wasn’t supportive of the other bands. And that was a really good experience. Especially, you know, people that I know, obviously, Sam Smith, awesome dude, and obviously Quinton Hoagland, I’ve gotten to know them quite a bit better since then. Is it a little easier to do shows when you already know somebody on there? Yes, because I can just like text them if I have their number. We go to TCC with a lot of these people, so that’s been good too to get relationships with people and bands and know them personally instead of just know their songs… Any other summer plans? We have a show that I’m really excited for that isn’t announced. It’s gonna be at the Vanguard. I’m not going to say when, we just have to get a poster made and get the vibe figured out. Cause we already have all the bands picked out, and it’s a summer show, so… So, keep a look out. Yes, keep a look out, I’m excited for that one. But other than that, we are recording more music this month, and in exactly two weeks we’re going back to Sam Westhoff and we’re gonna record two more singles. I know what one of them is going to be, the other one we’re still decid9ing. Maybe it will be like “Lately”, where you go in and you kind of have an idea, and then think, ‘wait a minute…’ That’s kind of what we’re thinking about right now. It’s kind of just whatever feels right. Trying to get better at that, then just having our whole plan set. Trying to make it work. We’re releasing “lately” at the beginning of summer, then hopefully in the next [couple of] months we’re releasing the ones were going to record. I just remembered, when we last talked, you were talking about kind of changing how you perform so it feels more like an experience, or a story, have you done that with the last couple of shows you’ve played? Are you looking forward to showing that in the next couple? Yes, and we’re still working on it even more, finding more ways we can be entertaining. Doing more shows, I discover how to let loose a little bit more each time, and I’m trying to figure out how I can be more mobile. Because, I’m playing guitar and singing at the same time, and then doing these things, and some of these songs are really hard to do that on, and some aren’t. So I’m trying to find places where I can be more fun to watch, and interesting. I don’t want our performances to be choreographed, but I want there to be moments that are always special. Like we know something special is gonna happen, here, when we’re playing this, or not something we have to plan out, Whatever feels right… Yeah, just an energy thing. Maybe jumping off the drum stand. Yeah, maybe jumping off the drum stand like Derek did. Well, make sure everybody stays tuned, check out, I know I’ve mainly followed on Instagram, its where I’ve seen most of it happen That’s where we’re most active. So that’s @theodysseymusic Just keep an eye on the Instagram, that’s usually where everything is announced. The Facebook is @theodysseymusicband, because apparently there’s already a better the odyssey music on Facebook… I don’t know…. It helps us a lot with our growth, especially with Spotify, we’ve gotten a lot of new listeners from playlists, and things like that. The way we’ve been placed on them is by people saving our songs and putting them on playlists, and sharing them. You know, when the song comes out, if you really want to support it and you actually like it, which I believe everyone will, just throwing it on a playlist and saving it. Throw it on a couple playlists… Yeah, for sure, can get us to the next level, that’s how it’s happened so far. That’s pretty much all we’re hoping for. I think that’s it, thanks for coming again. Thank you, Sammy, I appreciate you, once again. I look forward to hearing the new single. I’m excited too. Maybe you can hear it early…. I’d love that. [music, “Ramona to 75” by The Odyssey, fades in and continues in background.] Once again, thanks to Cobey Brown from The Odyssey. I’m Sam Levrault, you’re host with the TCC Connection, you can check us out online at our website, tccconnection.com. Our podcast is also available on Podbean, as well as most streaming platforms. Thanks for listening, and until next time, this has been, Connection Conversations. [music plays & fades out to the end.] Episode edited by Sam Levrault Check out The TCC Connection online at http://tccconnection.com/ The TCC Connection is a student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Podcast Director Sam Levrault sat down with Cobey Brown from The Odyssey, a local band based in Tulsa, Oklahoma to talk about their formation, recent EP release, participation in the Battle of the Bands, lessons and skills gained as a TCC student, as well as future plans for the group. The Odyssey can be found on Instagram and Facebook. Edited by Sam Levrault Music by The Odyssey, "75 to Ramona" Connection Conversations is an ongoing series by the TCC Connection, TCC's student newspaper based at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Join me as I sit down with Paula Settoon! Paula is the Dean of Libraries and Knowledge Management for Tulsa Community College, an HLC Accreditation Liaison Officer, and the Tulsa Area United Way Campaign Coordinator. Hear how she approached her new team and how valuable the time spent asking questions and listening was on impacting its culture.
This week, we discuss the retirement of Matt Hardy, promote Night of the Living Dead for Tulsa Community College, talk about the INSANE offer for The Rock to wrestle at Crown Jewel, and MORE!!!
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Clemente Almanza stops by to talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder and their struffles in the 2017 season. TCC Connection Conversations is a Podcast series produced by the TCC Connection News Organization at Tulsa Community College. Connection Conversations aims to bring people of all different backgrounds into the studio to share their stories with the world.
Toneille Bent is a former Tulsa Public Schools educator. Born in Jamaica, and raised in the Tulsa area, Toneille came to a career in education after leaving the private sector. She taught Spanish at KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory Middle School, Monroe Demonstration Academy, and Tulsa Community College. She is dedicated to supporting students in underserved communities, and seeing education equity and access extended to all students. Dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button. www.blogtalkradio.com/wfunk
Natalie MacGregor spent most of my youth in Ohio, moving to Florida when I started high school, and then moving to Oklahoma my junior year. I've been taking classes at the Tulsa Community College, working towards my English major, while I try to promote my book, The Atlantis Key. I have always loved telling stories. In the fifth grade I had won the Young Author's contest our school held, and then in Middle School I was a part of a writing club, called Power of the Pen. It was after my family moved to Sarasota, Florida that my writing began to take shape and evolve. I found myself writing for longer periods of time, and when I was sixteen I had finished the first book in my trilogy. The sequel was completed in 2009. As soon as I had completed the first book I began to research the publishing industry – everything from literary agents, query letters, to publishing houses. Meanwhile I entered writing contests, hoping to build a platform. In 2010, the Tulsa Community College held a poetry and short story competition for their students. My short story, “Land of the Midnight Flowers” tied for second place, and my poem, “The North Star” received Honorable Mention. 2011 was an exciting year for me, as my dream of publication was finally realized - the first installment of my trilogy was published through Total Publishing and Media!
Natalie MacGregor spent most of my youth in Ohio, moving to Florida when I started high school, and then moving to Oklahoma my junior year. I've been taking classes at the Tulsa Community College, working towards my English major, while I try to promote my book, The Atlantis Key. I have always loved telling stories. In the fifth grade I had won the Young Author's contest our school held, and then in Middle School I was a part of a writing club, called Power of the Pen. It was after my family moved to Sarasota, Florida that my writing began to take shape and evolve. I found myself writing for longer periods of time, and when I was sixteen I had finished the first book in my trilogy. The sequel was completed in 2009.
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