Washburn Review

The Bible Babes Podcast features Washburn University students having a conversation about biblical passages using research and personal experiences. This week, they will analyze Romans 13, a passage from the Bible that talks about how Christians should deal with governing authorities. These discussions are from students, not professionals, offering perspectives on the Bible from research and exper...

The Weekend Workshop Podcast features Washburn University students from the Interpersonal Communication weekend course having real, honest conversations about relationships and connection. These discussions are from students, not professionals, offering perspectives and experiences on communication, love, and life, not professional advice. This edition features Cass, Kate, Lexi, and Emily in their...

The Weekend Workshop Podcast features Washburn University students from the Interpersonal Communication weekend course having real, honest conversations about relationships and connection. These discussions are from students, not professionals, offering perspectives and experiences on communication, love, and life, not professional advice. This edition features Sophia, Kate, and Laura in their epi...

The Weekend Workshop Podcast features Washburn University students from the Interpersonal Communication weekend course having real, honest conversations about relationships and connection. These discussions are from students, not professionals, offering perspectives and experiences on communication, love, and life, not professional advice. This edition features Shannon, Kuyper, and Drayton in thei...

The Weekend Workshop Podcast features Washburn University students from the Interpersonal Communication weekend course having real, honest conversations about relationships and connection. These discussions are from students, not professionals, offering perspectives and experiences on communication, love, and life, not professional advice. This episode features Geoffrey, Clay and Thomas in their e...

The Weekend Workshop Podcast features Washburn University students from the Interpersonal Communication weekend course having real, honest conversations about relationships and connection. These discussions are from students, not professionals, offering perspectives and experiences on communication, love, and life, not professional advice. This episode features Ally, Ashley, Natalie, and Rebecca i...

In this episode, we sit down with Brenda Andrade, Assistant Marketing Manager for Student Media and a business major at Washburn University. Brenda shares her perspective as an international student, opening up about the challenges, opportunities, and cultural differences that shape her experience studying in the U.S. From adapting to campus life to finding community and balancing academics, this...

The Campus Compass, the podcast where we bring you real conversations with the professors and staff shaping our academic journeys. Whether you're looking for career advice, academic motivation, or insight into the world beyond the classroom, this series is for you. Today, we’re excited to be joined by Kristen Grimmer, an adviser to Mass Media students at Washburn University. Kristen has years of e...

FHS Host Binx interviews Shannon VanLandingham from BeMoreLikeClaire, an organization founded in memory of Shannon's daughter, Claire. Claire tragically passed away due to relationship violence. BeMoreLikeClaire focuses on preventing relationship violence through education and awareness. They teach consent and bodily autonomy to all ages, from toddlers to adults, and help people recognize red flag...

Join FHS Binx and Maggie as they interview Pam Brown, Community Services Navigator Supervisor at the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging (JAAA). Brown shares insights into JAAA's mission to advocate for older adults and people with disabilities, helping them live independent and dignified lives in Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas Counties.

Join FHS host Binx as they chat with Dr. Jesse Piper, a new Assistant Professor at Washburn University. Dr. Piper, formerly of KDHE, shares her expertise on grandparents raising grandchildren and the need for stronger kinship support policies. The conversation also explores the dynamics of multi-generational families and the power of Family Life Education in promoting positive health outcomes. Lea...

Join FHS hosts Binx and Maggie as they interview Donovan Dylan from Loud Light, a Kansas-based youth nonprofit. Dylan discusses Loud Light's mission to build Youth Power and civic engagement, focusing on voter registration, fellowships, and advocacy. Learn about their work on LGBTQ+ issues and community organizing, and how they empower young people to shape their communities. Dylan also highlights...

Join us as former FHS host Raymond Guerrero discusses community and care with Binx Beelman, an English major also pursuing an addictions counseling license. As an executive member of Unite for Reproductive Justice and Gender Equity (URGE), Beelman shares why she's drawn to working with the LGBTQ+ community, especially youth. She also previews her upcoming role as the new host of For Human Sake, te...

In part 2 of our Oxford house series, Lindsay Hughes and Marlon Guest share their personal journeys into recovery and how Oxford House, a self-run network of sober living homes, provided them with a safe and supportive community. They discuss the democratic structure of Oxford Houses, the importance of peer support, and how their involvement with the program has transformed their lives while they...

This episode is part 1 of our Oxford House deep dive and features Professor Altus discussing her research on communal living and delves into the history of the Oxford House model for addiction recovery. Learn about the unique success factors of this model, including the integration of the spirit of recovery into daily life within the supportive community.

This episode features Noni Boado, a Kickapoo and Ilocano graduate of Washburn's Family and Human Services program, discussing her work as a full-spectrum indigenous birth worker and co-founder of Two Sister Bears. Noni shares her journey through higher education as a first-generation immigrant and tribal member, highlighting her transition to addiction counseling and her dedication to serving her...

This episode features Melissa Goodman and Kristen Shook from Mirror Inc. and the host of the Reentry Reframed Podcast discuss their roles in providing support and resources to individuals, particularly those in the reentry program and the Intersection of Care (ITC) mentorship initiative for incarcerated women. They highlight the environment of the reentry center, the impact of mentorship within th...

This episode delves into Washburn's master's program with a specialization in addiction counseling, providing valuable information about the academic planning process and the accelerated fast-track option available to students.

This episode features Misha Reed and her journey to discovering Family and Human Services as the ideal educational path, highlighting her work in facilitating healing and well-being through the practice of trauma-informed yoga.

In this introductory episode, the new hosts, Gloria (Ntakadzeni Nematandani) and Raymond, both Family and Human Services majors, interview each other about their journeys to Washburn and their motivations for studying in the department. Gloria shares her experiences as an international student and her switch from nursing to human services, while Raymond, a recovering addict and veteran, discusses...

This episode features Torrez Dawson sharing his experiences working with families in the foster care system and discusses the flexibility he found in online education. He also highlights how internships were crucial in propelling him forward in his human services career.

This episode features Dr. Langin discussing her path to becoming a licensed therapist and highlights the value of the Trauma and Recovery certificate, along with other opportunities within the Family and Human Services field.

This episode will feature Dr. Debora Altus discussing the study of aging (gerontology) and the non-profit management certificate, explaining how these specializations can enhance a Family and Human Services degree.

In this episode, Dani Essman, the Women's Activities and Learning Coordinator at the Topeka Correctional Facility, discusses the unique challenges faced by incarcerated mothers and the vital programs offered to help them maintain connections with their children, such as parenting classes, video visits, and the "Reading to Your Child" program. Essman, who found her passion for helping after a pivot...

This episode of For Human Sake features Travis Freed, the Crisis and Recovery Director at Family Service and Guidance Center, who discusses the center's wide range of services for the Topeka community, including crisis intervention, therapy, and case management. Freed highlights the opportunities for Family and Human Services majors at the center, emphasizing the potential for professional growth...