Wabash On My Mind

This week, Rich sits down with Yassine Koddouss '22, discussing features of his first two Wabash semesters as an international student, how he discovered Wabash, picking courses, and his upbringing in Morocco (Episode 230).

This week, Rich sits down with long-time New York Times journalist David Shipler, discussing learning by failure, preparing for beats abroad, and writing short fiction (Episode 229).

This week, Rich sits down with new head coach of the baseball team Jake Martin '03, discussing his viewpoints of the team and a little insight into the team's greatness (Episode 228).

This week, Rich sits down with the director and actors from Wabash Theater's upcoming production of The Pitmen Painters. Heidi discusses her approach of memory creation to build trust among a cast, while the students express the challenges of doing theater at Wabash (Episode 227).

This week, Rich sits down with the two students behind the TEDx event at Wabash College, Sam Stewart '19 and David Riggs '20, discussing how the event series has become a new campus tradition (Episode 226).

Join guest co-hosts Adam Phipps '11 and Ryan Horner '15 as they learn about swarm bots, warring brothers, second harmonic generation, and pirates at the 19th Annual Celebration of Student Research (Episode 225).

This week, Rich sits down with the head coach of the lacrosse team at Wabash College, Timothy O'Shea, discussing what lacrosse looks like at the college level (Episode 224).

Rich sits down with the three Wabash winners of the Gilman International Scholarship, encouraging study abroad in underrepresented locations and languages for first-generation college students. Among other things, they discuss their excitement, hopes and fears, their doubts during application, and the positive impact of Wabash's Fellowship Advisor Susan Albrecht (Episode 223).

For this special episode of Wabash On My Mind , four seniors were interviewed before and after their comprehensive exams. Each of them describes the experience to Rich of preparing for the written and oral exams, sharing their hopes, fears, and favorite horror stories (Episode 222).

Rich sits down with professor Bobby Horton and Abe Wade '22 to discuss the Freshman Tutorial in which they both participate: Using Failure to Find Your Happy Place. The pair discuss the difference between a setback and failure, the tension of growth mindset in win-loss sports, and how Macbeth serves as a misguided example of failure (Episode 221).

Rich sits down with Owen Doster '20, a 2017 All-American on the Little Giant Wrestling team, chair of the Mental Health Concerns Committee, and resident assistant of Morris Hall. He discusses how global health focuses on the whole, how the Rock drew him into wrestling, and the highs and lows of great expectations (Episode 220).

Rich sits down with three recently published professors, Drs. Jeremy Hartnett '96, Derek Mong and Laura Wysocki, discussing how the length of the process improves the work, the effect of tenure on the work, nude dudes and barmaids (Episode 219).

Rich sits down with the principal actors from this year's Wabash Theater production of Frankenstein, Tim Fields '19 (the Creature) and Will Maloney '19 (Dr. Frankenstein). They discuss the unique interaction given to the set design, the impact of sharing with the audience, and recognizing the monstrosity of our own humanity (Episode 218).

Rich sits down with the head coaches of Little Giant winter sports Kyle Brumett and Brian Anderson, discussing recruitment efforts and challenges, student athletes to watch this season, and support staff that make their jobs worthwhile (Episode 217).

Rich sits down with the planning committee behind the annual Christmas Festival, coordinator Minde Mills, music director Reed Spencer, and master of ceremonies David Blix '70. The three describe how to keep this fresh year-to-year and the importance of the reception's afterglow to the season (Episode 216).

Rich sits down with new head swimming and diving coach Will Bernhardt, discussing his particular coaching style, leveraging camera technology in the pool, and recalling his favorite swimming memory (Episode 215).

Rich sits down with distinguished visiting writer Ian Frazier, discussing his experiences with The Harvard Lampoon , missing the sounds of the typewriter, and knowing whether your writing is funny or not (Episode 214).

Rich sits down with three of the four finalists in this year's annual Moot Court competition, discussing the process behind preparing arguments and rebuttals to the case of whether Fourth Amendment stops and seizures should be considered legally legitimate for civil parking violations (Episode 213).

Ahead of this year's 125th Monon Bell Classic on Saturday, Rich sits down with three alumni with their own unique perspectives on the timeless rivalry game. David explains why you don't need to be part of the team to be a part of the game, Jake describes the less-famous throw of the more famous, "Catch," and Steve describes the feeling of taking off the helmet for the last time (Episode 212).

Rich sits down with Dr. Sujata Saha, the BKT Assistant Professor of Economics, discussing the differences in teaching graduates and undergraduates, her education in India, and her aversion to earthworms in her favorite foods (Episode 211).  

Wabash On My Mind asked student from across campus to send in their questions about the upcoming midterm elections. Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Ted Masthay weighed in on the likelihood of party control of each chamber, possible upsets, and the potential effect of the recent Kavanaugh hearings (Episode 210).

Rich sits down with Lawrence E. DeVorre Professor of Economics Dr. Joyce Burnette, discussing her experience giving the annual LaFollette Lecture, avoiding the mistake of applying modern terms to the past, and her experience learning through teaching (Episode 209).

Rich sits down with three students to discuss their unique internship opportunities offered through the Wabash network, such as working with the Zika virus, researching the lack of sex education for students with disabilities, and eating garbage at the Indiana State Fair (Episode 208).

Rich sits down with Don McPherson and Jacqui Schuman, both of who were invited to campus to work with faculty, athletes, coaches and staff in discussions and talks regarding the prevention of gender violence. The three discussed learning to navigate being an athlete and a role model, defining masculinity as it is instead of what it isn't, and being mindful of such conversations on an all-male camp...

Rich sits down with the three recipients of this year's Kenneth Ryhs Rudolph Memorial Scholarship for European summer study abroad. Free, Charles and Adam talk llamas, their favorite moments, foie gras, adjusting to new cultures, and cave dwellings (Episode 206).