Wabash On My Mind

Multimedia Writer Christina Egbert sits down with Wabash Professor of History Rick Warner, Crawfordsville High School Nurse Chris Amidon, and Nancy Sennett of the Sennett Cattle Company as they discuss this year's third annual Dining with the Chefs. Topics along the way include the Montgomery County Free Clinic, farming, and the role of food in society. (Episode 155).

This week, Rich sits down with Education Studies Professor Michele Pittard as they discuss her thoughts on her role as a "teacher of teachers." They also discuss Dr. Pittard's use of her sabbatical to improve her department and the progress on her young adult novel (Episode 154).

Rich sits down with Cole Crouch '17, a Rhetoric Major from Indianapolis. In this episode, Cole explains his experiences as a Wabash student including research with Dr. Jeff Drury, volunteering in a soup kitchen in Greece, and working with Wabash alumnus Jason Bridges '98 in Nantucket (Episode 153).

Rich sits down with Professor Robert Foote, retiring after teaching 27 years of Mathematics and Computer Science to Wabash students. Robert speaks about using his brain differently, proving what's impossible, and the joy of the burl (Episode 152). 

Rich sits down with four senior track and field athletes after their team victory as Outdoor Conference Champions, discussing the importance of getting your point and telling stories about Coach Morgan (Episode 151). 

Rich sits down with Stephen Batchelder '15 to talk about his experience teaching science with a liberal arts degree and poetry (Episode 150).

Rich sits down with this year's commencement speakers Adam Burtner and Bilal Jawed, discussing their responsibility to the Wabash community as representatives of the Class of 2017 (Episode 149).

Rich sits down with four senior art majors to discuss their upcoming exhibition of work prior to graduation, involving coffee stains, critique, and glass aquariums (Episode 148). 

Rich sits down with Allen Betts '17 to discuss his participation in the Global Health Initiative, his experiences working in the Crawfordsville community, and studying pre-med at Wabash (Episode 147). 

Rich sits down with Alejandro Reyna '17 and Professor Kristen Strandberg, discussing the process of composition, Alejandro's approach to Wabash, and the enrichment of student life through music (Episode 146).

Rich sits down with Dr. Laura Bates, discussing her development of the first Shakespeare reading program in a supermax prison, the unique challenges of building trust in that environment, and the Bard's relatability to good men making bad decisions (Episode 145).

Today's episode is hosted by senior Jordan Smith '17, who spoke with students on their experience living in Martindale Hall before and after its renovation (Episode 144).

For the second half of our two-part episode on the 1982 Basketball Champions, Rich continues the discussion with former head basketball coach Mac Petty on leading the team through the semi-final and final rounds (Episode 143). 

In this special two-part episode, Rich sits down with former head basketball coach Mac Petty, walking through the journey of Wabash's 1982 basketball team to become the National Champions 35 years ago (Episode 142). 

Rich sits down with professor Colin McKinney, discussing computer science, robotics, and the importance of communication in the field of Mathematics (Episode 141). 

For today's episode, Rich sits down with Jackson Katz, discussing his approach to gender violence prevention, being a responsible citizen, and his concept of various "masculinities" (Episode 140).

For today's episode, Rich sits down with Todd Richardson, discussing his approach to recruitment for lacrosse, the tight-knit club of its coaches, and season prep for the Wabash team (Episode 139).

For this special two-interview episode, Rich followed student-director Rory Willats '17 through the production process, discussing his experience in casting his peers, the differences between acting and directing, and his rehearsal style, in pulling together his directorial debut, The Furies, which premiers Feb. 22, 2017, in the Experimental Theater. (Episode 138).

This week, Rich sits down with junior Rudy Solis, discussing his passion for literature, his experiences with racism abroad, and the influences on his research into immigration (Episode 137).

This week, Rich sits down with Bill Cook '66, discussing his research on Francis of Assisi, how diversity shapes our identity, and learning from students' faces (Episode 136).

This week, Rich sits down with Charles Johnson '65, discussing attempts through the Northwest Passage, the importance of connecting with nature, and the writings of his favorite author, Alistair MacLeod (Episode 135).

This week, Rich sits down with John Kerezy '77 to discuss his new book on the history of Wabash Athletics, including a famous Servies' quote, thoughts on the spirit at the Stagg Bowl, and Pete Metzelaars' love of basketball (Episode 134).

This week, Rich sits down with Professors Ethan Hollander and Derek Nelson on their recent experience in the world of publication, discussing choosing the right publisher, writing books for students, and how eBook publications may replace traditional hardcovers (Episode 133).

This week, Rich sits down with senior Riley Lefever, discussing his favorite spots on campus, the value in changing weight class versus cutting weight, and his time as head RA (Episode 132).

This week, Rich sits down with Professor Bob Royalty, discussing his experience giving the annual LaFollette Lecture, his immersion travel with students abroad, and his inner, cultural "foodie" (Episode 131).