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Inside Eastern Podcast

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Welcome to the Inside Eastern Podcast! This series will bring you stories of innovation and impact across the Eastern Connecticut State University campus community.

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President to President: A conversation between Karim Ismaili and Taylor Thompson '26 04.05.2026 26:35

Senior Class President Taylor Thompson '26 and Eastern President Karim Ismaili reflect on the year behind and look forward to commencement.

Eastern Passport goes digital 11.02.2026 12:17

Episode host Sarah Duffy and guests Nyla Graham, Kaiden Munroe, and Mia Sommers discuss the latest development of Eastern Passport, an exciting new program that gives students discounts a local businesses in downtown Willimantic.

David Foster & Take Me To The River All Stars Benefit Concert 07.01.2026 17:56

Episode 5: Provost Cheryl Wilson on Jane Austen's 250th anniversary 16.12.2025 28:36

Catch up with Provost Cheryl Wilson after her first semester at Eastern as she shares what excites her most about her new job and the university. A scholar of pioneering 19th-century novelist Jane Austen, Wilson also reflects on Austen’s enduring legacy in honor of the author’s 250th birthday anniversary.

Episode 4: Eastern's Liberal Arts Core 06.12.2023 21:32

In this episode, hosted by Dr. William Salka, Eastern's Provost and VP of Academic Affairs, he discusses Eastern's trademark curriculum, the liberal arts core, commonly known as "ELAC," with three faculty members (Drs. David Pellegrini, Courtney Broscious, and Megan Heenehan) who are members of the Liberal Arts Program Committee and have helped revitalize ELAC for Fall 2024.

Episode 3: The First Generation Experience at Eastern 07.11.2023 38:07

In honor of National First-Generation College Day, Eastern student Katherine Escalante hosts a special podcast episode featuring three inspiring individuals from Eastern's campus who are first-generation college students or graduates. The series begins with an interview with Dr. Christina Irizarry, the assistant director of Opportunity Programs, followed by an insightful conversation with TheDream...

Episode 2: Student Tour Guides Insights: Admissions and Life at Eastern 11.10.2023 24:34

Hosted by Raena Beetham, Eastern's Director of Admissions Marketing and Events, Raena chats with Eastern Students Amber Carlson, Nora Yastremski, and Andrew Miclette to get their perspective on life at Eastern and their advice for prospective students navigating the college admissions process.

Episode 1: Eastern President Dr. Elsa Núñez 29.08.2023 24:07

Hosted by Dr. Niti Pandey, Dean of Eastern's School of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Pandey is joined by special guest, Eastern President Dr. Elsa Núñez, as Núñez reflects on her presidency and the importance of equity at Eastern Connecticut State University.