Let's Talk UNLV

Hosts Keith and Renee speak with Ross Bryant, Director of Veterans Services and James Taylor, the Program Coordinator for a newer program called “Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership” or VITAL. Both Ross and James are veterans working to help provide veterans students with an ample amount of resources and support here at UNLV. Discover the importance of the VITAL program, and better underst...

This episode hosts Keith and Renee are joined by UNLV’s Black/African-American Program Coordinator, Egypt Howards with UNLV Student Diversity and Social Justice. Egypt discusses the growing need for mental health support in the black community, and how she is amplifying black voices, here on campus. The group also discusses the importance of advocacy, leadership, and leading with empathy. 

This episode's special guest host Natalie joins Renee to chat with a local Southern Nevada Organization NPHR (Nevadans for Palestinian Human Rights). Guests Michael Arage and Annelise Friedman provide our listeners with useful resources and information to better educate ourselves on the Palestinian fight. NPHR hosts a number of community events to debunk common misconceptions and bring awareness t...

Host Keith is joined by Chris Viton, the Controller for UNLV’s Financial Services Department. Chris Addressed common misconceptions surrounding the Controller position within Financial Services. Tune in to get a better understanding of what the Controller does for UNLV. Find out how the Controller role keeps UNLV in compliance as well as the implementation of Workday. 

This episode host Keith is joined by UNLV’s Eileen Mcgarry Executive Director of Career Services and the Social Media Ambassador Mark Chislom. Together, Eileen and Mark explain how impactful utilizing the career center can be to students and Alumni. The group discusses social media resources, the 6 Competencies, and soft skills needed for a successful career. Get involved with the career center to...

Hosts Keith and Renee are joined by the Dean of Libraries, Maggie Farrell to discuss campus's largest resource, the Library! Maggie gets in depth about how Libraries have evolved over the years and the incredible resources available to UNLV students at the Library. Keith and Renee are surprised to learn just how much the library contributes to students and faculty through assistance with research...

This episode hosts Keith and Renee are joined by UNLV’s professor Brian Labus, Public and Environmental Health specialist.  Dr. Labus breaks down the Delta Variant and explains how we can better protect ourselves from the spread. Dr. Labus also provides some insight into what the future might look like. Could events return to normal? What will the spring Semester look like? How are students here a...

This episode hosts Keith and Renee (or hosts Dr. Rogers and Dr. Watson) are joined by UNLV’s Director of Social Work, Dr. Carlton Craig an experienced Social Worker, Professor and Trauma therapist. This episode provides an overview of Trauma, the effects of trauma on children and families in diverse/low income communities, trauma in relation to the pandemic, useful methods for healing trauma and a...

Dr. Watson and Dr. Rogers speak to the executive director of student involvement and activities and a doctoral candidate about a justice impact project, Rebound.  Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Dr. Rogers and Dr. Watson talk to the newly elected student government President and Vice President about their new roles. Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts Dr. Watson and Dr. Rogers discuss the newly rebranded Student Life segment of campus.  Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts chat with Dean Angela Amar about the UNLV School of Nursing Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts speak with Dr. Vicki Rosser about the UNLV Faculty Senate Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts speak with faculty and students about UNLV's in-person Spring Commencement Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts talk with the Dr. Laura Pritchard, the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education.  Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts speak with Dr. Nicole Hudson the Associate Director of Campus relations. Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts are back to speak with Dr. William Jankoviak about love in societies around the world. Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts are back to talk about DACA and it's effects on UNLV students.  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a policy that allows certain individuals who meet program requirements to get request a grant of deferred action. Individuals who are granted DACA are able to renew their grant and are eligible for work authorization. Find out more and access the full show archive at https://t...

On today's episode, our hosts get nostalgic. They, along with our editor Ray Fletcher, go into the journey of the Let's Talk UNLV Podcast from its inception to what they see happening in the future. Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

And we're back with another week of dynamic student guests. Our hosts meet with Nour Benjelloun of the Men of Color Alliance to talk about the student organization and its initiatives, goals, and programmatic efforts.  Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts sit with Ava, Kristine, and Keishmer from the Minority Serving Institution Student Council. Though they have different majors/coursework they are all working to help progress UNLV to being more than just the face of diversity. Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Teaching diversity in a unique space. Our hosts speak with Dr. Kendra Gage. Listen as our hosts and Dr. Gage talk about teaching African American studies and breaking down inequalities, voter suppression and so much more. Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts get deep with Dr. Kevin Wright on today's episode. They delve into the Student Diversity & Social Justice department and how they have been working on bettering the experience for students at UNLV. Also how UNLV can help to support students from many identity groups.  Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/shows/letstalkunlv/

Our hosts continue having the important conversations, this time joined by Dr. Roberta Sabbath, Dr. William Sousa and law student Sebastian Ross. They spend time talking about subjects such as the rich black history in the valley to gentrification to community policing. Don't forget to check out the Hate Uncycled series! Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/sho...

Our hosts spend time talking with  Dr. Roberta Sabbath, Jose Melendrez, Magaret Campe, and Romeo jackson to speak about the four part Hate Uncycled series. The conversation gets pretty deep into social justice topics such as racial injustice, homelessness, and so much more. This is one conversation you don't want to miss! Find out more and access the full show archive at https://therebelhd2.com/sh...