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Wabash On My Mind

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Each week we bring you the best stories from around the Wabash community. From professors and alumni, to coaches, administrators, and current students, the podcast format allows for longer, more in-depth, open discussion about the issues surrounding Wabash College. Verging on inspirational, it's our job to find, and sometimes uncover, the amazing stories that surface from individuals whose lives have been positively enriched from being at Wabash.

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#7: Dr. Warren Rosenberg 09.06.2014 54:21

Warren Rosenberg came to Wabash College in 1980. He teaches courses in American literature, film, gender and men's studies, and ethnic American literature, specifically African American and Jewish literatures. He has published articles on Herman Melville, Henry James, Toni Morrison, and Michael Chabon, among others. (Episode 7)

#6: Dr. David Blix '70 02.06.2014 58:37

Prof. Blix, '70, has been teaching at Wabash since 1996. (Previously he did a few warm-up stints at the College in the early 1990s). At one time or another, he's taught most courses in the department, but he principally teaches world religions. (Episode 6)

#5: Jim Amidon '87 26.05.2014 1:02:05

Amidon has helped lead the college in a variety of roles over the past 27 years. Most recently, he is the President's Chief of Staff. Greatly humble and thankful for the opportunities that Wabash has afforded him, he reflects on the changes of Wabash, the future of changing from "A" to "The" and offers a tremendously insightful narrative about the fame of her honored name. (Episode 5)

#4: Tobey Herzog H'11 19.05.2014 53:17

Dr. Herzog now finds himself retired, having just completed 37 years of teaching in the English Department at Wabash—a job that he thoroughly enjoyed because of the Wabash traditions, the liberal arts curriculum, and most of all the students. Here are his thoughts on each. (Episode 4)

#1: President Gregory D. Hess 14.05.2014 52:20

Recently inaugurated 16th President of Wabash College Gregory D. Hess sits down with Chet Turnbough '14. Dr. Hess comes to us at a pivotal time in Wabash history. A professional economist and academic, Dr. Hess discusses his life choices surrounding his decision to study economics and his interest in the humanities. He explains what the 'Simple Gifts' really are, the role of the liberal arts for...

#3: Coach Clyde Morgan 13.05.2014 1:06:44

Wabash Track and Field coach Clyde Morgan has enjoyed tremendous success during his tenure at Wabash, bringing a determined, positive mindset and go-getter mentality to Little Giant athletics. In this episode we discuss the importance of the Wabash Family, being able to laugh at yourself, and maintaining confidence and a positive attitude. (Episode 3)

#2: Adm. Bobby R. Inman 09.04.2014 27:15

Rob Shook '83 sits down with Admiral Bobby R. Inman for a conversation on the liberal arts and Inman's unique and fascinating background. Inman served as Director of Naval Intelligence, Director of the National Security Agency, and the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence. Inman has been influential in various advisory roles, notably chairing a commission on improving security at U.S. foreign...