Bear in Mind a podcast from The University of Northern Colorado

Associate professor, Dr. Josh Packard, and Lead Researcher, Megan Bissell, discuss how the Social Research Lab provides community businesses with tangible data while cultivating authentic experiences for UNC students.

UNC alumni, instructor, and co-founder of Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, Dr. Courtney Luce, discusses the origins and challenges of developing Greeley’s newest Charter school.

Ph. D. student and Greeley native, Angela Rockwell, discusses the importance of building strong relationships between universities and community colleges.

Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits & Risk Management, Whitney Dyer, discusses the history of Outdoor Pursuits and the year-round equipment and activities that are available for students, faculty, and staff.

Career Coordinator, Joshua Johnson, discusses the G.O.A.L. Program, which provides academic, campus life, and career development for students with UNC students with intellectual disabilities.

Ph. D. student and instructor, Ivan Wayne shares his experience producing podcasts, highlighting unique and interesting community members in the northern Colorado area.

Dr. Jaimie McMullen discusses the need for quality physical education and health promotion in Colorado schools, as well as the long and collaborative process of passing a legislative bill.

Dr. Dani Brittain discusses her research on physical activity among women as well as the importance of public health programming in communities.

President Andy Feinstein shares his experience as UNC’s 13th president, as well as the importance of developing campus comradery.

Dr. Tobias Guzmán discusses the importance of developing your own brand identity through thoughtful professionalism attitudes and behaviors.

Sara Movahedazarhouligh discusses the challenges as an Iranian student applying to schools in the United States.

Sara Movahedazarhouligh discusses how studying various aspects of special education contributes to her experience as a Ph. D. student and a professional.

Dr. Jacob Skousen discusses how his experience with marginalized populations expose the need to consider critical pedagogy in educational leadership.

Ph. D. candidate Peter Smoak discusses his research on the possible benefits of Kefir for patients with chemotherapy history.

Ph. D. candidate Jonny Lisano discusses the untapped research on marijuana and exercise, as well as the professional benefits of being a UNC Bear.

Steven Loveless discusses the lifelong process of being an LGBTQ+ Ally as well as the positive impact of cognizant language and universal respect.

UNC Student L.E.A.F. president, Zak King and vice-president, Max Wike, discuss upcoming environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions found on campus and within the community.

Join UNC students as they step out of their comfort zone on a faculty-led study abroad trip to Nepal.

Jesse Clark discusses how cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin can impact the way we bank and exchange goods and services.

Jennifer Mayer discusses how Open Education Resources (OER) are an option to increase student success and support flexible teaching.

Creative Content Producer Katie Corder sat down with Dr. Chelsie Romulo as she discusses the importance of keeping watersheds in rural areas healthy so as to provide sustainable drinking water to growing urban areas.

Dr. Dale Edwards discusses the varying definitions of 'fake news' and the continuous need for quality journalism.

Dr. Steven Seegel discusses his book Map Men, and explains how cartography and subjective values shape the way we see the world.

Dr. David Lerach discusses how to teach about weather patterns and the impact of natural disasters both on land and at sea.

Dr. Keiko Krahnke discusses corporate social responsibility and the importance of finding empathy and purpose within the workplace.