Wabash On My Mind

Richard Paige sits down with one of two students nominated to speak for the class of 2020, Marcus Torres, discussing his immersion experiences, fondest memories, and how he is connecting with his class from afar (Episode 280).

Rich sits down with three Jakes of the freshman class of 2023, early in the summer after their freshman year. The three discuss the transition to virtual learning following COVID-19, the increase in empathy, and how Wabash adjusted in the process (Episode 279).

Richard Paige sits down with this year's recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award, professor of Economics Dr. Peter Mikek, describing his pursuits in chemistry and psychology, his thoughts on communism, and why he loves teaching macroeconomics so much (Episode 278).

Student podcast editor Wade Haesemeyer '22 weaves together the Scarlet Yarns of recollected stories, moments and memories of Wabash alumni in attendance at the 2019 Big Bash Reunion. Threads woven into Act II include a horse named Norman, red enamel paint, and a liberal arts approach to the sport of wrestling (Episode 277).

Student podcast editor Wade Haesemeyer '22 weaves together the Scarlet Yarns of recollected stories, moments and memories of Wabash alumni in attendance at the 2019 Big Bash Reunion. Threads woven into Act I include black-powder tennis balls, earthquake tremors, and how remembering these stories only happens at Big Bash (Episode 276).

Richard Paige sits down with the student Editor of the Bachelor during the COVID-19 crisis, Jake Vermeulen, discussing the adjustment to a digital format, the importance of decision-making, and what a good paper looks like (Episode 275).

Richard Paige sits down with one of the few students who remained on-campus during the COVID-19 crisis, Davionne Garrett, discussing why he chose to remain on-campus, adjusting to the transition of online learning, and respecting your professors while abroad (Episode 274).

Richard Paige sits down with member of the senior class of 2020 Artie Equihua, chosen to speak at the Virtual Commencement Ceremony. They discuss the challenge of crafting a COVID commencement speech, why he was selected, and how his Wabash experiences have shown him it's his turn to lead (Episode 273).

Rich sits down with senior David Riggs, class of 2020, discussing leadership as a role of communication, the hands-on experiential learning at Wabash, and the daily difference between 1.01 and 0.99 (Episode 272).

Rich sits down with newly tenured Associate Professor of Art Damon Mohl, discussing why you can't really rest at Wabash, waiting intuitively for the idea, and cultivating a continual drive to do the next thing (Episode 271).

Rich sits down with BKT Assistant Professor of Art Annie Strader, discussing how to advocate for your art, demystifying creativity, and seeing your art in an installation for the first time (Episode 270).

Rich sits down with Associate Director of Professional Development Emily Hall and Assistant Director of Career Services Roy Kaplan as they discuss how they joined Wabash in the past year, the quick wins they suggest for new students, and their method that avoids holding the students' hands (Episode 269).

Guest host Ryan Horner '15 sits down with alumnus Dr. W. Richard McCombie '77, discussing the impact of genomics on medical innovations, his advice to students interested in graduate studies, and three books he's been trying to read since Wabash (Episode 268).

Rich sits down with newly tenured Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Brad Carlson, discussing the training of a scientist, sabbatical plans, and the impact of data on his field of study (Episode 267).

Rich sits down with newly tenured Associate Professor of Philosophy Dr. Matt Carlson, discussing his clarifying moment in college studies, how studying music taught him discipline, and the puzzle of why video gamers talk about in-game actions from a first person perspective (Episode 266).

Rich sits down with three Jakes of the freshman class of 2023, in three separate recordings gathered over their first Wabash semester. The three discuss falling into the Wabash routine, learning the simple chores of life away from home, and the feeling of growing up (Episode 265).

Rich sits down with returning members of the Chemistry of Wine classroom immersion trip to Napa Valley, discussing grape diseases, organic fermentation processes, and a more natural approach to the science and art of chemistry (Episode 264).

Rich sits down with new head golf coach Tyler Schmutz, discussing his approach to recruitment, team leaders up-and-coming this season, and why he loves to play the game (Episode 263).

Rich sits down with new head tennis coach Daniel Bickett, discussing his coaching philosophy, the difference between coaching and club training, and the benefits inherent to Wabash Tennis (Episode 262).

Rich sits down with Alexandru Rotaru '22, an international student from Romania studying in the pre-engineering track and award-winning writer for The Bachelor . They discuss the value of meeting math with gender studies, his first day in America, and why it is hard to start and maintain a new campus club (Episode 261).

Rich sits down with Rogeno Malone '20, discussing his position with Goldman Sachs after Wabash, being forced to take risks while studying abroad, and his favorite Wabash moments, mentors, and friends (Episode 260).

Rich sits down with seniors Nathan Gray and Aaron Webb, GHI Fellows currently running a free shuttle service for residents needing assistance getting to medical appointments around Crawfordsville. They discuss social determinants of health, how small steps impact a whole community, and the gift of a dozen eggs (Episode 259).

Rich sits down with members of the Manual Cinema collective before their performance in the college's Visiting Artists series. They discuss the economy of actions when acting in projection, horror stories back stage, and breaking down the etiquette of theatre (Episode 258).

Rich sits down with Sam Henthorn '20, after his conference title win in the NCAC Cross Country Championships this fall. They discuss how monuments become everyday places when abroad, Sam's training for the upcoming Nationals, and advice for his freshman self (Episode 257).

Rich sits down with an alumnus who will attend his 50th consecutive Monon Bell Classic this year, Jeff Birk '74. The pair discuss his favorite Monon moments, his pre-game preparations, and his nearest miss in attending (Episode 256).