In The Wild

Welcome back to campus Jags! This week, Dr. Phillip Coule, vice president and chief medical officer for Augusta University Health, joins to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and debunking the myths surrounding its safety. He also shares the timeline for the vaccine distribution and provides some insight on when it'll be available for wider populations in our community. Learn more about the vaccine here...

Melissa Hudson Hall, a career consultant for Augusta University's Career Services, joins us to discuss how to navigate job hunting in the middle of a pandemic. From resumes to LinkedIn to accepting job offers, we talk about it all. Also, Rachel Culling, our intern, FINALLY joins us in the studio to reflect on her last semester of college and what she looks forward to after graduation.

Our president Dr. Brooks Keel joins us in the studio to highlight some of his favorite moments from this semester as it quickly comes to a close. He even drops some GEMS for all of our first-generation college students. Also, we ask Dr. Keel some of your burning questions in a new segment, 'Dear Dr. Keel.'

Dr. Elizabeth Huggins, director for first and second year experience, returns to discuss her role in making sure that first-generation college students at Augusta University are not only welcomed but successful. We discuss the challenges first-gen students face as they navigate these unchartered waters. We also chat with one of her current students and her success in her first year at the universi...

It's Augusta University's Values Week! Roberto Aragon, coordinator for Student Involvement joins us to discuss all the campus events happening to celebrate the university's six core values. Also, we're talking about what's happening in the news at AU. So you don't want to miss a chance to catch up with us and win one of our exclusive Wildboxes. Learn more about Values Week: https://bit.ly/3winbd6

There's a new jaguar coming to town! This week, we're catching you up on upcoming news and events and news that you don't want to miss including our newly selected provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Also, Jess Lassetter, assistant director for Annual Giving stops by to talk about our SUPER successful Giving Day and the university's GIVE campaign.

Dip Metress, our head men's basketball coach, comes to the studio to discuss the upcoming basketball season. From physically distant practices to a delayed start, we're talking about it all. Also, Dale Hartenburg joins us to make a special announcement about Fall 2020 Commencement. You don't wanna miss this. You can also learn more here: https://bit.ly/3jxDew4

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Jennifer Frantom, development director for Safe Home, joins us to discuss how you can get more involved and informed about their AMAZING organization. Also, our fave gal Danielle Harris returns for one of our favorite segments. Tune in to see what we're talking about.

Roommates... they can become your best friend or your worst enemy for a year. We all have to learn to live with others at some point in our lives so we are breaking down some of the basics to help you from being a bad roommate with Deonte Rivers, AU alum and our host's actual roommate. From best practices to horror stories, we got you covered in improving your relationships with your roommates.

We hope you're getting ready to lend a paw. Tina Baggott, associate vice president for Volunteer Services and Engagement, joins us to talk about this year's virtual Days of Service. There's still time to sign up and volunteers are needed for various projects. Tune in to find out how.

Trey Harrison, director of Campus Recreation, joins us to discuss the GREAT OUTDOORS and the updates to the Campus Rec Center to make sure it's safe and fun for students. Also, Stacey returns to share her personal experiences with the outdoors. Don't miss out on these laughs. For more information on the Campus Rec Center, check out their Instagram (@AUG_campusrec).

Michele Reed, Title IX Coordinator for Augusta University, returns to updates us on the changes to Title IX policies that went into effect this semester. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3chPS0k Also, we breakdown upcoming events to watch out this week. You can view all events at www.calendar.augusta.edu. For more information, please visit www.jagwire.edu.

April Henry King, an AU alum and local artist, joins us to talk about her journey as a young entrepreneur and her latest mural painting at Edgar's Above Broad, the newest restaurant downtown. Also, Dale Hartenburg, stops by for another round of "Pardon Our Progress." There's a major update to the shuttles that you want to know. For more information on the latest news and events, please go to www.j...

Since we began to quarantine and social distancing ourselves since March, we've seen it have a HUGE impact on our mental health. Lizy Humphrey, a licensed counselor from AU's Student Counseling and Psychological Services, joins us in the studio for a special episode this week to discuss how to cope in such trying times. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/32f8BpZ Also, use the Rave Guardian app on cam...

Dr. Garrett Green, director for Multicultural Student Engagement, joins us to talk about the new programming initiatives the Multicultural Student Center is bringing to campus during a time of social injustice in our country. Also, there are so many events happening on campus, we had to break down what's coming up so you don't have to miss a thing. Find out more about events on campus by visiting...

We have our FIRST students from the Medical College of Georgia joining us to talk about their new coronavirus website. It gives users all sorts of resources to help stay safe and healthy during the pandemic. Tune in to find out how. Also, in such a time of uncertainty, it's imperative to be gracious and kind to one another. Stacey Eidson returns for another Storytime to remind us just that.

Kim Koss, director of Alumni Engagement, and Katie Chavous, Alumni Engagement coordinator join us virtually to discuss the new programs they launched during quarantine to support new alum and the AU community. Also, your health and safety are a top priority at Augusta University. Students have access to Student Health Services to keep themselves healthy during the pandemic. Learn more here: bit.ly...

Augusta's No. 1 fan podcasters, DropTheDis, are here to talk about the growth of our amazing city, how to have fun off-campus and their personal recommendations of what to do in the city. Lots to learn is you are new to Augusta. Also, don't ever worry about missing a shuttle again. With the Passio Go app, students and employees can track the university shuttles wherever they are. For the latest on...

Dr. Robert Dollinger, director for Student Health Services, joins us to give us all the updates and arrangements Student Health has made for students returning to campus. Find out more info about Student Health here: https://bit.ly/2DU93jV Also, our graduate and undergraduate Student Government Association presidents Kristen Wilson and Mahadia Islam tell us what SGA is working on this semester to...

Welcome back to campus! We've missed you. This week, Joe Pierce, director for Student Life and Engagement, joins us (via Microsoft Teams) to get us excited about what's to come from student activities and events this semester. Also, check out the Math Assistance Center to get all of your mathematical needs met virtually this semester. Visit their website: https://tinyurl.com/y3su2wvz For more info...

Dr. Elizabeth Huggins, director for first and second year experience, joins us (via Microsoft Teams) to provide details on the first virtual freshman convocation. Also, Dale Hartenburg, assistant vice president for campus services and chief auxiliaries officer, announces new shuttle routes, updates to dining services due to social distancing, and more. For more information on these topics, please...

Dr. Gretchen Caughman, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost drops in (via Teams) to give updates on campus reopening in the fall. Effective July 15, University System of Georgia institutions will require all faculty, staff, students and visitors to wear an appropriate face covering while inside campus facilities/buildings where six feet social distancing may not always be poss...

In response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the nationwide protests following their deaths, Dr. Tiffany Townsend, chief diversity officer for Augusta University, and Dr. Lindsey West, deputy chief diversity officer join us via Microsoft Teams to discuss how the institution is preparing to become more inclusive and better allies to the diverse communities that...

Dale Hartenburg, assistant vice president for Campus Services, stops by the studio to update us on a very hot topic — GRADUATION. He also tells us the temporary plan for parking as campus slowly reopens. Watch the 2020 Spring Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at www.augusta.edu/livestream. For more information, please visit www.jagwire.augusta.edu.

CEO for Augusta University Health System Katrina Keefer stops by to update us on the amazing work #OurAUHeroes to provide for our university, community and state. Also, Dr. Patrice Jackson, assistant vice president for Student Affairs, calls in to update us on student life at the university. For students needing assistance during these uncertain times, please visit augusta.edu/jagscare. For more i...