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Bear in Mind a podcast from The University of Northern Colorado

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“Bear in Mind” is a regular podcast produced by the University of Northern Colorado offering insights on issues of local or national importance featuring UNC faculty, staff and alumni voices.

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Episode 22 – Bear in Mindfulness…Part I 28.11.2017 12:00

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Mike Kimball discusses mindfulness and stress management techniques designed for emerging adults.

Episode 21 – What’s the Role of Men in the Feminist Movement? 15.11.2017 9:30

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Cliff Leek discusses men’s complicity in sexual violence and the role of male feminism.

Episode 20 – What does Art Entrepreneurship Sound Like? 09.11.2017 10:00

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Rand Harmon discusses how UNC students can boost their careers through entrepreneurial opportunities.

Episode 19 - What's Brewing on Campus? Part II 30.10.2017 8:00

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Sean Johnson discusses the various types of seasonal and non-seasonal beers. Cheers!

Episode 18 - What's Brewing on Campus? Part I 25.10.2017 11:00

On this episode of of Bear in Mind, Dr. Michael Mosher discusses the UNC's Laboratory Brewing Science Program.

Episode 17 - What is...or WAS your Credit Score? Identity Theft Protection 19.10.2017 9:30

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Charmayne Cullom discusses the recent cyber security attacks and future steps you can take to protect yourself.

Episode 16 - Making it to the Big Leagues! Predicting Talent Through Statistics 02.10.2017 12:00

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Bob Brustad discusses the advantages and disadvantages of specialization in youth sports.

Episode 15 – Wizards, Hobbits, and Orcs! Music From Middle Earth 18.09.2017 11:00

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Janice Dickensheets discusses how Howard Shore helps bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories to life.

Episode 14 – What’s That Smell? Marijuana Use Among College Students 11.09.2017 10:30

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Kristina Phillips discusses the impact of chronic marijuana use among young adults.

Episode 13 – Teacher Shortage in Rural Colorado 05.09.2017 12:00

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Harvey Rude discusses the difficulty behind recruitment and retention of rural teachers in Colorado.

Episode 12 - Impact of Art during the Civil Rights movement with Dr. Kiki Gilderhus 28.08.2017 12:59

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Kiki Gilderhus discusses the impact of art during the historic civil rights movement, and it’s impact on today’s culture.

Episode 11 - UNC Professors of Folk and Bluegrass, Natalie Padilla & Martin Gilmore 22.08.2017 9:00

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Natalie Padilla and Martin Gilmore discuss their knowledge and experiences as professional musicians, as well as their role with UNC's new Folk and Bluegrass Program.

Episode 10 - UNC Professor of Astronomy, Dr. Charles Kuehn 14.08.2017 11:45

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Charles Kuehn discusses the upcoming solar eclipse, and how his students are going above and beyond the field of atmospheric research.

Episode 9 - UNC Director of Galleries, Pam Campanaro 07.08.2017 10:00

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Pam Campanaro discusses UNC's Summer artist in residence as well as ways art students can prepare for the workforce.

Episode 08 – UNC School of Communication Chair, Dr. Thomas Endres 31.07.2017 8:00

On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Thomas Endres discusses his experience at the world’s largest motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Associate Professor & Coordinator of Gender Studies, Christine Talbot on school dress code 13.07.2017 10:56

Did you know that UNC has the oldest gender studies program in Colorado? Since 1974, students from all walks of life have studied here to learn more about the development and culture of gender, sexuality and inequality both past and present. One point of discussion is the concept of a school dress code and its relation to body shaming. On this episode of Bear in Mind, we talk with Dr. Christine Ta...

Episode 6 - UNC theatre professor David Grapes on acting at UNC and beyond 06.06.2017 17:31

Like to act? Dance? Sing? As Little Theatre of the Rockies kicks off its dazzling 83rd summer season, director David Grapes (also the director of UNC's School of Theatre Arts and Dance) talks about the training and experience undergraduates earn at UNC. If you're a high school student and performer, tune in — he has some advice for you!

Episode 5 - UNC head women’s basketball coach Kamie Ethridge on coaching and success 02.06.2017 15:50

Interested in being a coach? UNC head women’s basketball coach Kamie Ethridge talks about what it takes (UNC has both undergraduate and graduate programs in Sports Coaching), how her team pursues excellence on the court and in the classroom, and what the upcoming season looks like for the UNC Bears.

Episode 4 - UNC Professor Steven Anderson about so-called “cold blooded” volcanos 28.04.2017 11:26

In the latest episode of the Bear in Mind podcast, student Matthew Cowher talks with UNC Professor Steven Anderson about so-called “cold blooded” volcanos, his work “reading” lava flows, and more.

Episode 3 - Dr. Ginny Haung talks about the confirmation of Betsy DeVos 28.04.2017 6:59

This episode features our first podcast host Amanda Andrews talking to Dr. Ginny Haung about the new Secretary of Education, Betsy Devoss.

Episode 2 - UNC Assistant Professor of Theatre Shelly Gaza talks Oscars 21.02.2017 5:51

With the Academy Awards around the corner, Assistant Professor of Theatre Shelly Gaza talks Oscars, representation (including #Oscarssowhite) and the place of politics at award shows with Amanda Andrews. “It’s the artist’s job to be honest and open about what we see in our society,” Gaza said. “Some people think it’s an actors place to shut up and perform but I think that’s a real disservice to th...

Episode 1 - Political science professor Dr. Gregory Williams on Trump’s first few weeks in office 14.02.2017 6:30

In this initial episode of the Bear in Mind podcast, UNC political science professor Dr. Gregory Williams talks about President Trump’s first few weeks in office, his campaign promises (including those made during a rally on campus Oct. 30, 2016), and the power of the U.S. presidency. (Run time: 6:30)