The FYIC Podcast

In this episode, Beth and Justin sit down with Mitchell Boice and Vinny Kurup of Delta Sigma Pi, Alpha Upsilon Chapter at Miami University.   The guys tell us about building relationships, navigating college during Covid, and the benefits of joining a business fraternity.  This episode will leave you wanting to learn more about getting involved while on campus. Enjoy!

In this episode of the FYIC Podcast, Justin and Beth are joined by FYIC Director, Dr. Becky Crews, to talk about our nerves when speaking to groups large and small. During a student's time in the FYIC, they will make several presentations, both individually and in teams.  These projects are designed to prepare our students for the ultimate presentation, the FYIC Client Challenge.   As a bonus...

On this episode, Justin visits with Morgan Sturm, an FYIC alum and star athlete on Miami University's Field Hockey team.  They talk about her time in the FYIC, the Client Challenge, and how that semester helped prepare her to excel on and off the field. Morgan also shares her experiences from her first internship, a summer with E. & J. Gallo.  Covid forced the cancellation of they typical...

In this three episode special, FYIC Director Dr. Becky Crews invites students and faculty to meet and talk about their experiences In the First Year Integrated Core. In FYIC Coffee Talk #2, which took place on November 4, 2020, Dr. Crews hosts the discussion with prior FYIC students who were very successful in the client challenge. FYIC Coffee Talk #23 will take place on November 16th at 11am. All...

In this three episode special, FYIC Director Dr. Becky Crews invites students and faculty to meet and talk about their experiences In the First Year Integrated Core. In FYIC Coffee Talk #1, which took place on October 23, 2020, Dr. Crews hosts the discussion around the Fall 2020 semester and the upcoming client challenge. FYIC Coffee Talk #2 will take place on November 4th at 1pm.  All FYIC studen...

In this first episode of Season 2, you are introduced to Justin's new cohost, Beth Troy! Beth is a Creativity Instructor at the Farmer School of Business, author, and very accomplished MC.  She is perfect to take on the role from Season 1 cohost, JL Zoeckler. But where is JL?  And what in the world is this episode title about? Listen in, subscribe, and share to The FYIC Podcast!

In this final episode of the first season of the FYIC Podcast, Justin and JL talk with Rachel Cleveland, recent FSB grad and new staffer at Goldman Sachs. Rachel shares stories about her time the program now known as the FYIC, and how those experiences shaped her as a business professional.  More specifically, she talks about how her time at FSB helped her make an immediate impact at Goldman.

On May 8, more than 100 First Year Integrated Core teams virtually presented their final Client Challenge presentations. Check out this video to see which teams have been chosen to present their work to our partner, Cleveland Clinic, in the Fall. Congratulations to these and all #FYIC students for their hard work during this unprecedented semester!  #BeyondReady #MyFSB #FYIC  

After many emails, calls, billboards, and 30 second commercial spots on network tv, Dr. Becky Crews has agreed to join Justin and JL on the podcast. In this fourth episode of the FYIC Podcast, we answer the question: who is Becky Crews? She is not a mythical creature, as some have professed.  She is the Director of the FYIC.  She is the glue that holds us all together.  She is our fearless leader.

In this episode, Justin and JL discuss the job search process and the importance of being different.  Recorded in the same week as the Spring Career Fair at Miami U, the discussion circles around the event, the process of introducing yourself, standing out, and finding a great match. This episode also includes student interviews on site at Millet Hall. Enjoy!

Based on the recent decision to move classes online at Miami University, Justin and JL get together and talk about unexpected change and how to find success In remote environments. This special edition gives students a behind-the-scenes look into how the guys and the FYIC faculty are approaching this pivot. Subscribe today!

This episode is all about taking risks.  From the classroom to the job and all of the messy startup lessons in-between, you learn the most from those times where you tried something new or did something unexpected. On this episode, we talk to Makayla Archer, a student at the Farmer School and Social Media Intern for the First Year Integrated Core (FYIC).  She shares stories about risks she's...

This inaugural episode takes a look at getting a good start.  The hosts, Justin McGlothin and JL Zoeckler, are faculty members in the First Year Integrated Core at Miami University's Farmer School of Business. They discuss the program and propose three things students should focus on to get a good start on the new semester.  The FYIC semester is intense.  Those who start strong often find suc...