Behind the Bearcat

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Tamera (Tammi) Grow, Director of Northwest Admissions-Operations, about how she got to Northwest, what they do on the processing side of Admissions, and what they look for in both student and full-time staff members. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah chat with University Events Scheduling Coordinator, Mark Hendrix, about how he came to Northwest, what he looks for in student employees and his side hussle as a wedding officiant and party DJ. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Interim Executive Assistant to the President/Administrative Coordinator for Student Affairs, Jacob Wood, about how he came to be a Bearcat, his many positions at Northwest, and why networking has been such a big key to his success. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah chat with Career Ambassador and Computer Science major, Huzzein Adebiyi about his journey to Northwest, becoming a Computer Science major, and how he came to work in the Career Services office. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Dr. Brett Chloupek, Associate Professor in the Northwest Department of History, Humanities and Social Science, about his background in computer science, how he discovered geography, and his journey to Northwest. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Student Success, Dr. Allison Hoffmann, about her journey from the University of Kansas to Northwest, her time as a corporate trainer, and the transition from faculty to administration. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Diana Linville, Senior Instructor in the School of COmputer Science and Information Systems, about her career at Northwest as both a staff and faculty member, why she decided to study computer science, and why networking is important for college students. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/caree...

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Mark Corson, Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences, about his long military career, discovering his academic niche, and how the Emergency and Disaster Management program came to be at Northwest. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Dr. Ashley Davis Black, Associate Professor in the Department of Language, Literature, and Writing, about her journey as an educator, teaching in the current climate, and how she got to Northwest Missouri State University. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Kyle Miller, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication and Mass Media, about his journey to a PhD in Journalism, the skills students need to succeed in the media industry, and how he found his way to the Northwest campus (twice). Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm...

Behind the Bearcat is back for Season 4! This week Hannah and Travis talk about all the changes in the Career Services office since the end of last season, what they did over the summer, and the plans for season 4 of the podcast. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

It’s the final episode of season 3! This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Matt Baker, about being a pilot, how Student Affairs coped with COVID, and his career journey from Res Life Hall Director to VP. emember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Amy Gessert, Executive Director of the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce, about overcoming hardships, her journey to Chamber work, and ways students and community members can get involved. You can contact Amy at director@maryvillechamber.com. Remember to subscribe for more and learn about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Associate Professor of Psychology at Northwest, Dr. Keely Cline, about changing her major from Education to Developmental Psychology, her educational and career journey, and her advice for college students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Ryan Talkington, about how he found his passion for Ag, changing majors late in his college career, and why Northwest is such a special place. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Career Ambassador and Pre-Engineering student, Guilhereme Tonini Aranega, about adapting to Midwestern weather, learning English and coming to school in America, and why he thinks students should visit us in the Career Services office. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Nodaway County Economic Development Executive Director, Josh McKim, about his career journey, how Nodaway County small businesses survived and thrived during COVID and what he likes best about working in economic development. Find NCED on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NodawayCountyEDC. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at w...

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest alumni and Senior Safety and Environmental Specialist at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, Ryan Sanders, about being a recent graduate in Emergency Disaster Management, the value of Missouri HOPE and how he fell in love with the amusement industry. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/pod...

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Career Ambassador and senior Agriculture Business major, Lexi Lyon, about how she found Northwest and the CA position, what she plans to do after graduation and her advice for younger students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis chat with double Bearcat and Instructor in the School of Communication and Mass Media, Adam Bochart about discovering a love for media in college, doing freelance work and the awesome stuff going on in Wells Hall. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Maryville native and Northwest Graphic Designer, Bryan Nigh, about going to art school in Chicago, working in Reality TV and animation and the value of learning on the fly. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Junior Digital Media major (and Career Ambassador), Martina Pascuzzo, about how she came to Northwest from Argentina, her many campus jobs and why it is important to be open to learning about others. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Instructor in the Northwest School of Agriculture, Matt Bax, about how a football camp helped him choose the school, teaching both High School and College Agriculture classes and why it is important to always be open to learning. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Energy and Sustainability Manager, Troy Brady, about growing up at Northwest, working I the trades and how he sees Northwest becoming more sustainable in the future. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Sophomore International Business major and Career Ambassador, Natalia Martinez, about how she found Northwest, working with SAC, and we advice for resumes and cover letters for college students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.