Trinity Podcast

In this Sentience episode, host Gloria Farris interviews Dr. Habiba Noor, a professor in Trinity’s education and urban studies department about the symposium “Academic Freedom in an Era of Educational Intimidation” hosted on Trinity’s campus earlier this year. The symposium brought in a wide range of panelists including Antonio L. Ingram III of the Legal Defense Fund and educators from all around...

On this episode of Sentience, we welcome Dr. Thomas Jenkins, Professor of Classical Studies at Trinity University and former Director of the Collaborative for Learning and Teaching. Dr. Jenkins is a specialist in how ancient classics manifest in contemporary media like television, novels and video games. In their discussion, among other subjects of classical antiquity, host Kyle Gillette and Dr. J...

We sat down with Dr. Norma Elia Cantú on this episode of Sentience, a podcast from Trinity University, to discuss folklore, literature and identity growing up in the borderlands in this third space, or nepantla, as she would call it. Cantú is an esteemed novelist, poet, educator and theorist of Chicana/o literature who drew inspiration for her works from her childhood in Laredo and her travels in...

On this episode of Sentience, we are happy to welcome Dr. Vanessa B. Beasley, the 20th president of Trinity University, who began her journey at Trinity in July of 2022. Dr. Beasley shares with host Dr. Kyle Gillette her personal experiences in developing her passion for political rhetoric and communication as well as how they come into play during her time at Trinity and previous institutions. Sh...

Welcome back to Sentience, a podcast from Trinity University where we ask how people experience, understand and express the world. On this episode, our host, Kyle Gillette, visits with Jordan Nelson, a senior undergraduate at Trinity studying political science, history and philosophy. He talks with her about her research on the ideologies that led to fascism and the rise of the Nazis and how these...

Welcome to Sentience, a podcast from Trinity University where we ask how people experience, understand and express the world. Each episode features voices of artists, scholars and guests of the Trinity community. In this inaugural episode of the Sentience podcast, we welcome Dr. Judith Norman, professor and chair of the philosophy department at Trinity University. She talks with host Dr. Kyle Gill...

Valerie Bridgeman '86 reads a poem inspired by her grandmother. Valerie Bridgeman [Davis], "Root Mama," 11, in Coming Full Circle, edited by Susan Bright (Austin: Plainview Press, 1996).

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. This podcast conversation on the award-winning film "Wake Up" is intended to help increase awareness. Sex trafficking lives in suburban America, and filmmaker -- our own alumna - Janet Craig '85 weaves a shocking tale of foster youth caught in a trap of sexual corruption in this dramatic feature film. Nathan Cone ‘95...

Navigating the Complexities of Family Wealth Many wealthy families often simply don’t go further than having the best of intentions when it comes to developing a succession plan for their wealth. Today, you will hear a conversation on the topic of Navigating the Complexities of Family Wealth between Charlie Lutz, Class of ’73, president of Intercontinental Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Lu Song, Class...

If you have college-going kids, you know that sending kids off to college is a big deal. It really is an emotional roller coaster for everyone involved. Today, you will hear from two parents – Margery Arnold, Class of ’90, and Matt Clark, Class of ’92 – who dive into the emotions, perks, and realities of becoming an empty-nester. As Margery and Matt converse, we will pick up some tips to prepare o...

Nathan Cone ‘95, host of the Learning TUgether Podcast series, engages David Otey '81 in a conversation on his newest book The Speaker’s Quick Guide to Presenting with Confidence. Available to stream now via SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts.

Through the Learning TUgether Podcast series, you will hear today a conversation on the effects of stress on the body physically and mentally, as well as the secondary effects on the people -- friends and family -- around those suffering people. Dr. Leigh Johnson-Migalski ‘94, a licensed clinical psychologist currently working as a staff psychologist at William Middleton VA Medical Center in Rockf...

You will hear a conversation with David Imhoof ‘92 on his latest book, So, Modern Europe. He is a professor of History, Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. This is what Professor Imhoof tells us about his book: “It’s definitely not a traditional textbook and is really aimed at students and others who don’t like history. I use humor, music, popular culture, and other means to try to demonstrate...

Join us for a conversation on a newly published book American Roulette: The Social Logic of Death Penalty Sentencing Trials by Dr. Sarah Beth Kaufman, associate professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Trinity University. The songs in this podcast are licensed under: CC BY-NC-ND Artist: Ketsa, https://ketsa.uk, from the album The Lost Files. Songs: Astral Travel, Strung-Low, Twilight, and Underlyi...

One of Trinity University’s goals is to offer students opportunities to have a better understanding of the world that they live in by exposing them to global diversity. Towards that goal, the Sport in England study abroad class has impacted the lives of the numerous students who have undertaken this journey. This podcast presents a conversation among the project leads Dr. Jacob Tingle, Class of 19...

Through the Learning TUgether Podcast series, we sometimes document times and share how our Trinity alumni have navigated through those periods. Today, you will hear three Trinity University education department professors discuss the abrupt change in parenting and schooling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As both educators and parents Dr. Laura Allen, Dr. Ellen Barnett, and Dr. Rocio Delgad...

You will hear today a discussion on how to live a balanced life. Trinity University Chaplain Alex Serna-Wallender '08 and the University Counseling Services psychologist Lori Kinkler, Ph. D. have an engaging conversation on this topic.

Through the Learning TUgether Podcast series, we oftentimes document and share how our Trinity alumni have grown embracing opportunities and challenges. Today, you will hear a conversation between two friends who both majored in English -- Dr. Carol Folbre, Class of ’81 and Naomi Shihab Nye, Class of ’74. They will discuss Dr. Folbre's forthcoming book, Wishbone: The Enduring Joy and Increasing Me...

Listen as Scott Williams '89, managing partner and co-founder of Panorama Consulting, converses with Trinity University's Director of Experiential Learning Jacob Tingle, a class of 1995 Trinity graduate. As Jacob's mentor during their undergraduate years and current close friend, Scott shares his story about growing up in New York, his Trinity experience, and his perspectives on athlete activism i...

You will hear about Susan Naylor Moulton, a nonprofit founder and philanthropist who graduated from the Class of ’84. Among many other touchpoints, we will hear her inspiring story about founding a charitable foundation to honor the memory of her late son. Will, who was eight years old at the time, was killed in an automobile accident in Maui in 2007. Trinity University's Vice President for Alumni...

As part of our efforts to document and share through our Learning TUgether Podcast series how the global pandemic COVID-19 impacted our lives, you will hear from Drake Dukes ‘16, who challenged himself to learn new skills and made an app to support local restaurants and their clients

Andrea Lucas '02, MAT'03, recipient of the 2018 Trinity Prize of Excellence in Teaching, discusses with Trinity education professor Angela Breidenstein ’91, M’92 how she deals with the unique situation caused by COVID-19 pandemic, and how her Trinity education has provided her with the necessary foundation.

KRTU's production of "Life as We Know It." It features stories of Trinity students in the 1123 Audio Production class narrating how COVID-19 pandemic affected their life. Music provided by Barry Brake at www.barrybrake.com

You will hear about someone very special and highly respected, especially in the Latino community.  Trinity University’s Associate Vice President and Professor of English Dr. Michael Soto visited with Trinity alumna Dr. Ellen Riojas-Clark ’74 for a conversation about her life and career.  Dr. Riojas-Clark is an internationally renowned scholar and cultural authority.  In this podcast she discusses...

Deborah Paredez ’93 is the author of the critical study, Selenidad: Selena, Latinos, and the Performance of Memory, and the poetry volumes, This Side of Skin and Year of the Dog. She is a professor of creative writing and ethnic studies at Columbia University and the co-founder of CantoMundo, a national organization for Latinx poets. Hear her story on this podcast.