Strength in the Midst of Change

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Rich Holcomb, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Office of the Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer. Rich shares how his early work experiences led to his current career in human resources at U-M, and how he helped shape and adapt telecommuting and PTO policies to better support staff affected by the pandemic. Mak...

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Janice Reuben, CEW+ Staff Program Manager and Women of Color Task Force Coordinator. Janice talks about her work supporting women of color and the ways she is helping ensure that they continue to have a sense of belonging, community, and connection during this time of social distancing. Make sure to listen to the end to hear how her faith an...

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Alvin Thomas, Assistant Professor at the School of Human Ecology, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the first male to ever receive a CEW+ scholarship. Dr. Thomas shares why he decided to pursue his work and research on the positive development of African-American boys and the role of fat...

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Darlena York, an undergraduate student in political science and Afro-American and African studies, parliamentarian for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, president of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Iota Psi Chapter, and secretary of the U-M NAACP chapter. Darlena was recently featured as a panelist in the U-M Town Hall Constructive Conversat...

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Riana Elyse Anderson, Assistant Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health. Riana was recently featured as a panelist in the U-M Town Hall Constructive Conversations for Societal Change. She talks about her journey as a psychologist working for racial justice, shares her insights on what it means to be an ally...

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Ellen Judge-Gonzalez, Director, Student Outreach and Academic Resources Program (SOAR), and LEO Lecturer I, Language, Culture, and Communication, CASL, UM-Dearborn. Ellen shares her insights on the importance of routine and pacing yourself, and taking the time to stay present and focused in the moment. Make sure to listen to the end to hear...

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Ronnie Rios, a Higher Education PhD Student. Ronnie shares her insights on how she juggles pursuing a PhD during a pandemic while also learning how to be a caretaker for aging parents. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her strategies to reduce stress and keep a routine while balancing self-care and rest.

This episode of Strength in the Midst of the Pandemic features Matthew Nelson, a PhD student in the U-M College of Engineering. Matt shares his insights on priorities, purpose, and preserving your mindset. Make sure to listen to the end to hear his advice on practical tips about how to make it through these times, and being open to inspiration.

This episode of Strength in the Midst of the Pandemic features Andarius Taylor, an Academic Advisor at the U-M LSA’s Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP). Andarius shares his insights about working from home as a husband and a parent to two small children during COVID-19. Make sure to listen to the end to hear how he is staying the course and encouraged to have peace despite the struggle.

This episode of Strength in the Midst of the Pandemic features Ashley Kalinski, PhD a Postdoctoral fellow at the U-M School of Medicine’s department of cell and developmental biology. Ashley shares her insights about being a postdoctoral fellow and a parent to two small children while working from home during COVID-19. Make sure to listen to the end to hear how she is reframing her desire to be in...

This episode of Strength in the Midst of the Pandemic features Kristal McGreggor, PhD Student at the U-M School of Kinesiology. Kristal shares insights about finishing her PhD dissertation and being in the first year of guardianship of her nephew during COVID-19. Make sure to listen to the end to hear how she found peace with the fact that COVID-19 might have taken her commencement ceremony but sh...

This podcast features Devon Keen Assistant Director of Outreach and Transfer Student Initiatives at U-M School of Information. Devon shares insights about work from home life, parenting during COVID-19 and how to be kind to oneself. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her insight into how her favorite Swahili phrase, “together we win” helps create meaning during these difficult times.

This podcast features LSA faculty member Barbara A. Anderson, Ronald A. Freedman Collegiate Professor of Sociology and Population Studies. Professor Anderson shares insights about moving to online learning and working with students.

Planning When Every Day Is A New Normal featuring Emily Fletcher by CEW+ at the University of Michigan