WCSUPodcasts

Have you ever dreamed about traveling abroad, but haven't been able to "justify" the expense? There is a way - through travel opportunities offered right here at WCSU. Different departments offer travel courses where you can learn in a location and a language that brings your studies to life. Hear more about it!

WCSU alumnus Dirk Perrefort discusses his new job at Sandy Hook Promise, and Pete talks beer with Music Professor Doug O’Grady. Provost Dr. Missy Alexander and Dr. Rayda Krell sound off. Chantel chose not to join us but Paul and Pete found a few events to promote.

Have you thought about your life in terms of creating a design for it? We'll speak today with the director of the Career Success Center, Kathleen Lindenmayer, about the new Designing Your Life program they now offer. It helps you to not just think your way forward, but to build your way forward.

Paul tries to get Computer Science Professor Dr. William Joel to predict the future, Dr. Rayda Krell explains insects to Girl Scouts, Library Director Veronica Kenausis reveals all of the library’s research possibilities, and co-host Chantel Williams explains what we’re going to do about hate speech.

Registration time is fast approaching, and if you've never done it at WCSU before, it can be a bit of a process to understand it all the first time through - especially the part about meeting with your advisor. In this episode, we'll speak with Ms. Isabel Carvalho, the director of the Academic Advisement Center, about why that advisor appointment is so important, and how you should prepare for reg...

Paul is joined by Nick Del Mastro and Andrew Kocur to talk Election Connection Science Beat takes on Biological Illustration Provost Minute on local school boards Chantel Williams has the skinny on all the local events

-Prof Kevin Gutzman on The 1619 Project. -Dr. Rayda Krell with this week's Science Beat. -Get "In the Stacks" with Director of LIbrary Services Veronica Kenausis -Chantel Williams joins Paul to lay out the week's events.

The Tutoring Resource Center, on the 2nd floor of the Haas Library, is a fantastic place to discover if you're having trouble understanding your class work. Even better, now it has a new coordinator, our guest today, Ms. Lauren Eddy, and a new kind of help available - academic coaching. Tune in to hear more about it, and how the TRC can help you.

This week: -Paul chats with Catilin Crowley about our nationally recognized student-athlete-volunteers. -Science Beat - student research on mosquitos -Provost Minute - doing more by... doing less? -Chantel Williams lays out all the upcoming events and claims she won't be too scared at the haunted trail

Have you had sweaty palms and a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach when you go to take a test? With midterms on the way, it's probably worse than ever. Tune in today to hear from 2 of your ARMs, Sara and Maggie, who have great advice and tips about how to prepare for your tests and ways to be less anxious when you're taking them.

You don't need to travel to NYC or Boston to get great entertainment. All it takes is a quick trip to the Westside and a visit to VPAC! We'll hear all about upcoming performances this year in Theatre Arts. You'll be astounded by the amazing work being done right here on campus by your friends. Join Mr. Tim Howard, Assoc. Professor in Theatre Arts, to hear what's happening this fall, and learn more...

Paul is joined by Anna Adebambo and Alejandro Calderon from the Western Marketing Association. Dr. Rayda Krell is back with more tales from the Science Building. There's more to Dr. Tom Philbrick than just Biology - bring a mug to the quad on 10/18 to find out what it might be. Chantel takes the week off and Paul and Pete struggle to fill her shoes.

Homecoming at WCSU is an entire week of events. We'll hear today from some of the students who've been planning this year's activities, who'll tell us all about them and why YOU should attend. It's not just about coming home - it's about BEING home!

This episode: Cathy Vanaria on the department of art and its recent accreditation, Dr. Rayda Krell's Science Beat, Provost Dr. Missy Alexander on vulnerability, and Chantel Williams breaks down all the homecoming events.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and WCSU has plenty going on to recognize the month. We'll talk with Cara Mackler of the Women's Center of Greater Danbury about some of those programs, as well as learn a little more about what you'll find available to you through the Women's Center.

Paul is joined by: Eric Egan, a man from Men Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault on how men can stand up for women, Alex Harrison, a man standing on the sidelines of Women's Soccer... so he can coach them, and Chantel a woman with some very specific ideas on who should and shouldn't be hanging out at block parties

There's all kinds of talk on college campuses about diversity, identity, and inclusion, but what does it all mean? We'll not only talk about what all this means, but more importantly, we'll talk about practicing the art of communication and conversation in order to create a more inclusive campus.

Paul is joined by WCSU Field Hockey coach Dani McDonnell and he betrays his ignorance of field hockey scoring averages. Provost Missy Alexander is back with more thoughts on higher education. Chantel lays out the week's events. www.wcsu.edu/live MyWCSU app

Have you served your country as a member of the armed forces? Are you aware of the information and support available to you on campus through the Veterans Affairs office? Listen in today as we talk about the many ways Veterans Affairs can assist you at WCSU.

This week, Paul is joined by Dr. Shane Murphy, chair of the Psychology department who tells him about the new Master's in Addiction Studies and Julie Hunter from Haas Library with an update about her creeeeeepy human books (not really). Football coach Joe Loth calls in for a recap of last week's close win and gets us ready for the Colonials' home opener this weekend. Chantel is notably absent this...

New(ish) to the WS Campus Center is the Technology Resource Center or I-Lab, just behind the cafeteria and stairs. With Oculus Rift VR systems, podcast and WebEx facilities, video recording, and a set of PCs and printers, this center has just about anything you'd need to enjoy all the technology WCSU offers. We'll also be talking about the WCSU App available for your smart phone and learn why ITI...

This week Paul Steinmetz takes WCSU411 down the road to commune with Uncle Sam, newly installed on White Street. We also have thoughts from Provost Missy Alexander, an update from Athletics Director Lori Mazza, and as always the week's events with Chantel Williams.

The Environmental Working Group is your source for the Dirty Dozen (fruits and vegetables) and the Clean 15 - in this interview with their chief toxicologist, Dr. Alexis Temkin, we uncover the surprising details of carcinogens in your food. www.ewg.org

It's much harder to live with someone than you think - especially because most of us don't really talk to each other any longer, nor do we usually have to share space. So what do we do when we have something that's bugging us about our roommate - their music, their neatness, the people they bring in the room at all hours? Listen in as we try to provide some hints about how to make things better wh...

This idea of living on your own is, perhaps, a little overwhelming. It might be helpful to listen as we share a few thoughts about what this is like. Topics will include cooking and cleaning, getting along with roommates, how to get things fixed, and doing your own laundry. It will be great fun! Really. (Except for perhaps the cleaning.)