WCSUPodcasts

Did your fall semester not go quite according to plan? Wondering how you can get off to a better start in the Spring? Several of our ARMs will share some advice about how to get things off on the right foot, and how they can help you keep at it throughout the semester.

We’re saying goodbye to Bharbara today — it’s her final spin as co-host of WCSU 411. We also check out Bharbara ‘a final event as student leader — the intercultural potluck

Just in time for the holidays, we have a special guest, Mr. Shawn Rochester, president and CEO of Good Steward LLC. Find out why HOW you buy a car will help to determine your financial health and legacy. Tune in to start your journey to good financial management.

It's been a whole semester now, and even if you've been home for a long weekend, going home for the 5 weeks of intersession may be a big wake up call for you and your family. Things change, and you need to be prepared for what that might mean in the family dynamic. Tune in today to hear what you might expect to find, and suggestions for how to make it through the break successfully.

The Chocolate Lounge is a long-running annual talent show run by the Black Students Union at WCSU. For this edition of WCSU 411, BSU President Shackeria MacKenzie and Vice President Keanu Morgan describe the preparations and invite everyone on campus to the event.

Finals sneak up so quickly after the Thanksgiving Break, and if you haven't planned well for them, they'll surprise you! Tune in to this episode, where Dr. Forest Robertson of the Chemistry department (and former WCSU student) tells some of his favorite tips for preparing to do well on your finals.

The end of the semester is near, and you may be wondering what that means if you live on campus. Listen in to this episode as RDs Maranda Cox and Amanda Lasicki discuss what semester break means in terms of packing, checking out, what you can and can't (or shouldn't) leave, and how to apply to stay here over intersession if you need to stay.

One of the greatest things about going to WCSU is that, due to the sizes of our classes, you really have an opportunity to get to know your professors, and they also get to know you. Find out how to start off building these relationships from 2 of our favorite professors, Dr. Don Gagnon and Dr. Chris Kukk.

Have you ever been in a jam with an assignment or class and just can't make it to the TRC or other clinic? PASS may be the solution for you. Listen in to learn about what PASS is, how you can utilize the skills of the PASS members - and even how you can become a PASS member if you'd like to help others.

WestConn student Leah Juliett has been honored with national recognition for her work to raise awareness about revenge porn and internet shaming. Self-described as non-binary and queer, Juliett is also gaining a reputation as a leader for LGBTQ+ rights. We talk about conditions on campus, the state and the country.

Often students wait until just before graduation to visit the Career Success Center. Joining us today are the Director and Associate Director of WCSU's Center, who will talk with us about ALL the many things the Center can do for you now, when you're getting ready to graduate, and even when you've become an alum.

Did you know that WCSU actually has 2 libraries - Haas Library on the Midtown Campus and Young Library on the Westside? Contrary to belief that Google will provide all you'll ever need, tune in to hear why the WCSU Libraries are your resource to turn to for all your research needs - and a few other things as well!

Tom Saadi — Danbury resident and Commissioner of the state Department of Veteran’s Affairs — discusses the issues affecting veterans along with the motivation to serve as we remember the members, past and present, of all our military branches on Veterans Day.

The Truth is on the ballot this election day. Gleb Tsipursky, founder of the Pro-Truth Movement, discusses its role in today's politics.

STRESS!! Just the word can send us into a tizzy. Join us on today's episode as we talk about recognizing stress (in yourself and others), tips and hints for managing your own stress levels, and resources and services available for you if you're having trouble getting your stress levels under control.

Not an athlete but still want to keep fit and have fun? Amy Shanks, the Assoc. Director for Recreation, Intramurals, and Club Sports, is here to tell us all about opportunities for fun and fitness on campus, including workout space, clubs, and events.

Take a deep breath -- and prepare for enlightenment. You may not have faith in the healing powers of reiki, forest bathing or past-life regression therapy, but after listing to our discussion with Christel Autuori, the director of the Institute for Holistic Health Studies at WestConn, you just may change your mind.

Drinking in college is a rite of passage, isn't it? Not necessarily. Tune in to hear our coordinator of Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Programs talk about what's real and what's not about student drinking at WCSU. She'll also share some things that her office - CHOICES - has planned for the year.

Many of us worry about being safe on campus. Let's talk to the professional - Lt. Rick Montefusco, of the University Police - about safety at WCSU and how you can be safer on campus and around town.

Why do some doubt Climate Change? Brendan DeMelle from DeSmogBlog.org uncovers the well-financed, nefarious factions that attempt to create those seeds of doubt in our minds and prevent us from stopping this doomsday scenario.

Theresa Canada’s students kept telling her she should write a book about her life experiences. She finally did, and now it’s being published. Dr. Canada tells us about it in this podcast.

There's a great resource in town and on-campus: The Women's Center of Greater Danbury. We're joined by our campus advocate, Sydney Trezza, and Women's Center staffer Cara Mackler to discuss what they're all about, and we'll talk a bit about having healthy relationships, too! (http://www.wcsu.edu/womenscenter/)

You may think it's far too soon to be thinking about graduation, but if you plan to walk in May, you need to hear this! We'll have our Registrar here to explain applying for graduation, and the Director of our Career Success Center to talk about why it's imperative that you see them if you're planning to land a job after graduation.

We know you feel like you just settled in for the fall, but it's time to think about the Spring semester and decide if you're going to stay put, or if you'd like to try to move somewhere else on campus. Find out what you need to know about spring room selection by listening in to this episode.

Every October, WCSU hosts Operation Jungle Red, an anti-violence initiative begun at Miami University of Ohio in response to the Virginia Tech shootings. Listen in to hear more about the history of this program at WCSU, and to get important information about what events are being planned for this year's events during the week of October 22nd.