Bear in Mind Podcast

143–Anything to Get You Out There: Outdoor Pursuits

April 8, 2025 — Looking for adventure, connection, and hands-on learning outside the classroom? In this episode of Bear in Mind, meet the students behind UNC’s Outdoor Pursuits program — a one-stop resource for low-cost gear rentals, unforgettable trips, and real-world skills in nature. Whether you're a first-time camper or a seasoned explorer, discover how you can challenge yourself, build lasting friendships, and experience the outdoors without breaking the bank.

142–What the Hill? Water conservation project

March 4, 2025 — Lorayne Aguinaldo president of Student Leadership for Environmental Action Fund talks to Andrew Galster about the exciting transformation underway on the University Center hill.

141–Bear Pantry: Food and supplies for everyone on campus

November 22, 2024 — With students in mind, but open to any campus partner, Bear Pantry offers free food and hygienic supplies to be a Hunger Free Campus. Listen to the director of Student Outreach and Support and the graduate assistant for Bear Pantry talk about the new Center for Student Well-being coming up next semester.

Taylor Schiestel and Freddie Horn smiling at the camera

140 – Civil Discourse — What It Is and Why we Need It

October 28, 2024 — Host Andrew Galster talks with UNC senior Political Science major Zach Dillingham about the importance of civil discourse and why it's essential to a democratic process.

Episode 139–Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly on Campus

October 21, 2024 — Host Andrew Galster talks about the rules of engagement regarding First Amendment rights with UNC Dean of Student Development and one of UNC's student senators at-large.

Episode 138 – Go Vote!

October 2, 2024 — Julia Martin and Joseph Kusluch, members of the UNC community with Bears Vote and the political science program, talk about the importance of registering to vote and voting as the upcoming elections round the corner.

Episode 137 – Pass the Torch

April 30, 2024 — As Katie Nord's time as the Bear in Mind host is ending, she talks to our new host Andrew Galster. They share some ideas about continuity and future differences in tone. Get to know Andrew as you listen to Katie's final episode.

Episode 136 - Breaking Down Barriers One Bear at a Time

April 23, 2024 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Katie Nord explores UNC's new federal Hispanic Serving Institution designation. Campus partners from the César Chávez Cultural Center (CCCC) and the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) talk about how cultural competence, representation and breaking down institutional barriers will benefit not just the Latine community, but all students at UNC.

Episode 135 - Behind the Scenes with Cast Members from Murder on the Orient Express

April 1, 2024 — UNC senior Acting students Charlotte Padrnos and Hannah Jobman share what inspired their love of theatre, how important the camaraderie of the cast and crew is and their secret weapon for mastering the British and Minnesotan accents that match the characters they play in Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express.

Charlotte Padrnos and Hannah Jobman side-by-side headshots

Episode 134 – 25th Anniversary of the Latina Youth Leadership Conference

March 27, 2024 — UNC students Ailin Amaro Martínez and Diana Muñoz talk with Katie about co-directing the Latina Youth Leadership Conference. They share about the anniversary of the conference, its relevance nationwide, their own experiences and why representation is so important.

Ailin Amaro and Diana Muñoz hugging each other and holding a flower bouquet

Episode 133 – Arctic Adventure

March 6, 2024 — Environmental Sustainability students travel to Norway's Arctic Frontiers conference to learn more about climate change in the North

Kennedy Dechant and Penny Nichol in front of a snowy mountain

Episode 132 – Breaking News: 9News Incoming Producer In-Residence

February 20, 2024 — Senior journalism student Zvi Gutierrez has been selected for the prestigious title of Producer in Residence with 9News Denver.

Episode 131 – Now in 6K: New Integrated Media Arts Program

January 30, 2024 — Our host Katie Nord discusses media and art in our society, with Samuel Dong Saul, assistant professor at the School of Art and Design as well as learns information about the upcoming opportunities in the Integrated Media Arts Program and how students can register

Episode 130 – Can an opera singer shatter a glass?

January 26, 2024 — Brian Luedloff director of Opera Theatre at UNC talks about what is opera, the difference between opera and musical theatre, how he decided to become an opera expert, his most recent project and the myth of the shattered glass.

Episode 129 – Education the Backbone of our World

November 28, 2023 — Rita Bruzsa and Jelena Mitrovic are teachers traveling to the United States with the Fulbright Education Program. After living in central Europe for your entire life, visiting the U.S. will give you quite a shock at the cultural difference! The teachers who traveled to the United States are learning new concepts of education and technology to take back to their classrooms at home. Katie, Jelena, and Rita discuss the experience of participating in this scholarship program, as well as the similarities and differences between each country!

Episode 128 – Goodbye College, Hello 9 to 5

November 15, 2023 — Adaeze Adams is soon to graduate here at UNC. She has spent the past few years studying for a degree in marketing and is working hard for her future career goals! Katie and Adaeze discuss her experience as a student, her marketing experience, the postgrad nerves, and how you can find answers to any of your graduation or career questions at the Career Readiness Center on campus.

Episode 127 – Knowledge is Power and so is Language

October 16, 2023 — Sofia Alvarez, treasurer and secretary of the Mexican American Studies Society at UNC, discusses the importance of learning about cultures and languages around the world. Katie and Sofia start this journey of discovery with open arms, excited to share their interest in the world around them.

Episode 126 – Reflections on Artificial Intelligence

September 20, 2023 — Lin Allen, Ph.D. and Communication professor at UNC reflects on the implications of Artificial Intelligence in our lives, particularly as a tool that is changing our way of understanding technology.

Episode 125 – Any Ending is a New Beginning

June 13, 2023 — Isabella Marcus-Porter was our Bear in Mind host for this season. She just graduated, meaning it’s time for a new one. Katie Nord will be taking over next semester. In this episode, Katie and Isabella shared their excitement for the future of this podcast.

Episode 124 – Learning From the Industry: National Association of Broadcasters Convention

June 9, 2023 — Every year, UNC seniors from the journalism program go to Las Vegas to attend to the National Association of Broadcasters show. On this episode, our host talks to three of them about what they learned on this convention.

Senior journalism program students attending to the NAB convention

Episode 122 – To Bring Back a Black Dream I

May 23, 2023 — Robert Brunswig is an anthropologist and retired professor at UNC. Despite being retired he is dedicated to studying Dearfield and the people who resided there. He's worked with Professor George Junne and the Africana studies program for years and after a while Dearfield will be a National Historic Landmark. Dearfield is such a big piece of history that is only thirty minutes away from Greeley.

Episode 123 – To Bring Back a Black Dream II

May 23, 2023 — Robert Brunswig is an anthropologist and retired professor at UNC. Despite being retired he is dedicated to studying Dearfield and the people who resided there. He's worked with Professor George Junne and the Africana studies program for years and after a while Dearfield will be a National Historic Landmark. Dearfield is such a big piece of history that is only thirty minutes away from Greeley.

Episode 121 – Passion for Writing

May 11, 2023 — Alani Casiano has had a love for writing ever since she was young. She went on to join Write for Market, a UNC writing club and has been there for the past four years. She's now the president of the club and has done a lot of work promoting it.

Episode 120–The GOAL is Inclusion

May 3, 2023 — We talked with Christina Ruffatti and Laura Anderson about UNC’s Go On and Learn Program. GOAL program creates an environment for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be able to enjoy the college experience. More info at unco.edu/unc-goal or email James Slaughter at james.slaughter@unco.edu

Episode 119 – The Victim's Perspective II

April 28, 2023 — UNC professor Patrick Brady discusses the relevance of having victim studies courses at UNC and shares his history studying Criminal Justice and Victimization (Part two)

Episode 118 – The Victim's Perspective

April 21, 2023 — UNC professor Patrick Brady discusses the relevance of having victim studies courses at UNC and shares his history studying Criminal Justice and Victimization.

117 – Mapping Hope Around the World

April 13, 2023 — Karen Barton, professor of Geography, GIS, and Sustainability at UNC talks about her multiple Fulbright scholarships and how students can apply to go on these international trips. (Running time 18:35)

Episode 116 – Students First, HSI and Osteopathic Medical College

April 5, 2023 — UNC's president Andy Feinstein talks about the implications of Students First initiative, the relevance of becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution and the forthcoming Osteopathic Medical College.

Episode 115 – Identity, Rhetorical Communities and Cosplay

March 27, 2023 — UNC Communication Studies' professor Thomas Endres talks about the creative process behind his new book My Costume, Myself: Celebrating Stories of Cosplay and Beyond (Kirk House Press, upcoming 2023).

Episode 114 – Theatre Junior Student on Directing a Greek Tragedy

March 20, 2023 — Shelle Schwartz, a UNC theatre junior student, shares how she decided to focus her efforts on stage directing and her new project adapting and directing the greek myth of Hecuba.

Episode 113 – Affinity Group Provides Sense of Community

March 14, 2023 — UNC student Nathan Wetzel plays Dungeons and Dragons with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center’s (GSRC) Queer D&D affinity group. In this episode they talk about what the GSRC and affinity groups are. He also talks about how D&D impacts the queer community and has been helpful in learning more about himself and his friends.

Episode 112 – Experiential Learning in Action and On Air

March 8, 2023 — Shawn Montano, an assistant professor in UNC’s Journalism and Media Studies program with 25 years of industry experience, talks about his transition into teaching and how his students are gaining valuable hands-on experience in digital storytelling, news production and podcasting.

Episode 111 - UNC Art Students Showcase Black is Punk

February 28, 2023 — UNC art students Nikaya Lawson and Ann Adele Blassingame discuss Black is Punk. The collaborative art movement is organized by UNC students through the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center with the goal of raising awareness about Blackness on campus.

Nikaya Lawson and Ann Adele Blassingame sitting together on a couch

Episode 110 - Podcast Relaunches in Interview with Former Host

February 21, 2023 — UNC Journalism student Isabella Marcus-Porter hosts the return of the Bear in Mind podcast. She sat down with previous host, Dannon Cox, now an assistant professor at the Colorado School of Public Health at UNC, to talk about his research connecting digital media pedagogies to health sciences, his journey with yoga and teaching, and the future of the Bear in Mind podcast.

Episode 109: Revitalization the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

December 17, 2020 — Dr. Lyda McCartin, the interim director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) at UNC, discusses revitalization strategies for the center over the next three years as well as what it offers UNC instructors of all levels to enhance their teaching methods.

Episode 108: Ins-and-Outs of the CARES Act and Loan Deferrals

June 11, 2020 — Marty Somero, director of Financial Aid at UNC, discusses how students can qualify for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act as well as updates to federal student loans.

Episode 107 – How the Health Are You?!

May 5, 2020 — UNC students and alumni share their COVID-19 experiences and provide some health-oriented advice for fellow bears.

Episode 106 - What is a Provost?

April 27, 2020 — UNC Provost, Mark R. Anderson, shares his university upbringing and discusses the importance of building community both on and off campus.

Episode 105 – Dear Predominately White Institution

April 24, 2020 — Black Student Union President, J. Greer, and Student Senator, Josh Coleman, discuss the social structures of underserved groups in higher education.

Episode 104 – A Bite at the Museum (Part II)

April 14, 2020 — Cara Smith gives an educational tour of UNC's Natural History Museum’s animal curation processes.

Episode 103 – A Bite at the Museum (Part I)

April 6, 2020 — Cara Smith, PhD student in Biology and Natural History Museum Curator, shares her ambitions as a snake venom researcher.

Episode 102 - Journey to Independence (Part II)

March 30, 2020 — Graduate student and military veteran, Katy LaFary, discusses the unique challenges of being a student veteran.

Episode 101 - Journey to Independence (Part I)

March 23, 2020 — Graduate student and military veteran, Katy LaFary, shares her unique story about finding UNC while serving in the United States Air Force.

Episode 100 – Mental Health: Below the Surface

March 16, 2020 — UNC student and advocate, Alexis McCowan, shares her experience with mental health and resources for support.

Episode 99 – Decoding Your World: “Who Wants to Know?”

March 10, 2020 — Dr. William Merchant, Assistant professor in Applied Statistics and Research Methods, discusses his recent Speaker Series presentation on the search for patterns that create our reality(s).

Episode 98 – Eating Disorders Thrive in Secrecy

February 25, 2020 — UNC alumnus, instructor, and advocate, Dr. Maria Del Mar Chavarria Soto, discusses the importance of being vocal about eating disorders.

Episode 97 - Heading for the Big Leagues

February 24, 2020 — Communications major, Quinn Ayers, shares his experience as both a college athlete and an up-and-coming musician.

Episode 96 - Be Excellent to Each Other

February 17, 2020 — Assistant Dean of Students, Evan Welch, shares personal stories of authentic leadership and the importance of self-reflection.

Episode 95 - A ‘Perfect Storm’ to Large Disturbance Events

February 13, 2020 — Professor of Biological Sciences, Dr. Scott Franklin, discusses the human and natural impact of fracking, wildfires, and insects have on our climate.

Episode 94 - An Iconoclast in Greeley

February 3, 2020 — English Education major, Dany Batchelor, shares her love for Greeley through her iconoclastic writing on her Instagram (@letters_2_strangers)

Drawing of a women drawn by Dany Batchelor.

Episode 93 – A Series of Happy Accidents

January 27, 2020 — Biology senior, Yessica Rodriguez, shares her unique story of finding her place and community at UNC.

Episode 92 - Tips for Coping with Math Anxiety

January 21, 2020 — Creative Content Producer Katie Corder sat down with Dr. Molly Jameson to discuss how instructors and students can mitigate the interfering effects of math anxiety.

Episode 91 – Visiting the Writing Center the Right Way!

January 8, 2020 — Assistant Professor of English and Writing Center Director discusses UNC’s resources and tips for successful writing.

Episode 90 - Never Lost Because Weld Found

December 9, 2019 — UNC alumnus and Weld Community Foundation Communications Officer, Tim Coons, discusses his approach to deconstructing feelings of social isolation and disconnection.

Episode 89 - The ABC’s of Student Success

November 11, 2019 — Student Success Coach, Hayley Blackburn, discusses her role and vision to providing support and resources for all UNC students.

Episode 88 – Ethics At Its Finest

November 6, 2019 — Director of Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative, Dr. Sharon Clinebell, discusses how UNC collaborates with universities and programs to foster a higher standard of ethics and integrity for students.

Episode 87 - The Movember The Merrier

October 28, 2019 — Professor of Exercise Physiology, Dr. David Hydock, raises awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, and shares how his research coincides with the Movember movement.

Episode 86 - Laughter is the Best Medicine (Unless You Have Diabetes and then Insulin is Better)

October 21, 2019 — Program Coordinator and Associate professor of Human Services, Dr. David Greene, shares his personal experience as person with diabetes and the role humor can play as a potential healing element.

Episode 85 - Grab Your Keyboard and Come Play!

October 14, 2019 — UNC’s E-Sports president and marketing officer, Alex Puckett and Ben Bodiker discuss the evolution and increasing popularity of the competitive gaming community on campus.

Episode 83 - Wondering Through The Archives. Part I

October 7, 2019 — Associate professor and head of archives, Jay Trask, discusses the importance and difficulty of archiving books and other types of media.

Episode 84 - Wondering Through The Archives. Part II

October 7, 2019 — Associate professor and head of archives, Jay Trask, walks us through Michener’s archive, uncovering centuries-old documents.

Episode 82 - Operation: Cheesecake. The Legacy (Part III)

September 30, 2019 — UNC student, Jose David Reynoza, discusses how Operation: Cheesecake can continue to be a platform for social change through entertainment.

Episode 81 - What’s Throwing the Most Shade On Campus?

September 23, 2019 — Patrick McDonald discusses the benefits of having a diversity of trees on campus as well as destructive bugs that can harm our beautiful arboretum.

Episode 80 - Operation: Cheesecake. The Origins (Part II)

September 16, 2019 — UNC student, Jose David Reynoza, describes the genesis of a passion project based on learning about success as well as multicultural activism.

Episode 79 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing on Campus

September 9, 2019 — UNC alumnus and graduate student, Nouri Marrakchi, shares his experience and advocacy as a leader in the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Episode 78 - Operation: Cheesecake. The Prelude (Part I)

September 2, 2019 — UNC student, Jose David Reynoza, shares his unique journey of rediscovering UNC as a musical theatre major.

Episode 77 – Rock On, Colorado!

August 26, 2019 — Dr. Graham Baird discusses the variety of old and new geologic formations along Colorado’s Front Range.

Episode 76 – Finding Danger in Jazz. Part II

August 5, 2019 — UNC alumnus, Julian Carey shares his up and coming adventures as a Jazz instructor overseas, as well as his recent album debut.

Episode 75 – Finding Danger in Jazz. Part I

July 29, 2019 — UNC Alumni, Julian Carey shares his experience as a jazz vocalist as well as the prominence of UNC’s Jazz program across Colorado.

Episode 74 – There’s Something New in Ross Hall...

July 9, 2019 — Director of the Natural and Health Sciences Advising Center, Beckie Croissant, discusses the new strategies to for student success at UNC.

Episode 73 – Go On And Learn! Part II

July 1, 2019 — G.O.A.L. (Go on and Learn) student, Isabelle Woloson shares the successes and challenges as a UNC Bear.

Episode 72 – Open Opportunities to Research

June 24, 2019 — Associate professor, Dr. Josh Packard, and Lead Researcher, Megan Bissell, discuss how the Social Research Lab provides community businesses with tangible data while cultivating authentic experiences for UNC students.

Episode 71 – Inspire to Innovate

June 17, 2019 — UNC alumni, instructor, and co-founder of Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, Dr. Courtney Luce, discusses the origins and challenges of developing Greeley’s newest Charter school.

Episode 70 – Expecting More from Greeley

June 10, 2019 — Ph.D. student and Greeley native, Angela Rockwell, discusses the importance of building strong relationships between universities and community colleges.

Episode 69 – Check in to Outdoor Pursuits!

June 3, 2019 — Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits & Risk Management, Whitney Dyer, discusses the history of Outdoor Pursuits and the year-round equipment and activities that are available for students, faculty, and staff.

Episode 68 – Go On And Learn!

May 27, 2019 — Career Coordinator, Joshua Johnson, discusses the G.O.A.L. Program, which provides academic, campus life, and career development for students with UNC students with intellectual disabilities.

Episode 67 – Building a Community, One Podcast at a Time

May 20, 2019 — Ph.D. student and instructor, Ivan Wayne shares his experience producing podcasts, highlighting unique and interesting community members in the northern Colorado area.

Episode 66 – Action & Advocacy for Active and Healthy Kids

May 13, 2019 — Dr. Jaimie McMullen discusses the need for quality physical education and health promotion in Colorado schools, as well as the long and collaborative process of passing a legislative bill.

Episode 65 - Public Health is Everything and Everything is Public Health

May 6, 2019 — Dr. Dani Brittain discusses her research on physical activity among women as well as the importance of public health programming in communities.

Episode 64 – Rowing, Not Drifting

March 25, 2019 — President Andy Feinstein shares his experience as UNC’s 13th president, as well as the importance of developing campus comradery.

Episode 63 – Every Day Is An Interview

March 18, 2019 — Dr. Tobias Guzmán discusses the importance of developing your own brand identity through thoughtful professionalism attitudes and behaviors.

Episode 62 - Thinking Beyond Borders, Part II

March 6, 2019 — Sara Movahedazarhouligh discusses the challenges as an Iranian student applying to schools in the United States.

Episode 61 - Thinking Beyond Borders, Part I

February 26, 2019 — Sara Movahedazarhouligh discusses how studying various aspects of special education contributes to her experience as a Ph.D. student and a professional.

Sarah Movahedazarhouligh, Graduate student studying special education at UNC

Episode 60 - Some Children Left Behind

February 18, 2019 — Dr. Jacob Skousen discusses how his experience with marginalized populations expose the need to consider critical pedagogy in educational leadership.

Jacob Skousen, Assistant Professor of Leadership, Policy, and Development: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Episode 59 - Cancer and Kefir

February 12, 2019 — Ph.D. candidate Peter Smoak discusses his research on the possible benefits of Kefir for patients with chemotherapy history.

Pete Smoak, Ph.D. Candidate reseaching Kefit benefits for patients with chemotherapy history.

Episode 58 - Exercise with Mary Jane

February 5, 2019 — Ph.D. candidate Jonny Lisano discusses the untapped research on marijuana and exercise, as well as the professional benefits of being a UNC Bear.

Jonny Lisano, Ph.D. Candidate completing research on marijuana and exercise

Episode 57 - Open for an Ally

January 29, 2019 — Stephen Loveless discusses the lifelong process of being an LGBTQ+ Ally as well as the positive impact of cognizant language and universal respect.

Stephen Loveless, Director of the GSRC at UNC

Episode 56 - Solar Flower Power!

January 17, 2019 — UNC Student L.E.A.F. president, Zak King and vice-president, Max Wike, discuss upcoming environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions found on campus and within the community.

Episode 55 - Namaste

January 9, 2019 — Join UNC students as they step out of their comfort zone on a faculty-led study abroad trip to Nepal.

Episode 54 - Banking on Bitcoin

December 5, 2018 — Jesse Clark discusses how cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin can impact the way we bank and exchange goods and services.

Episode 53 - The Open Education Movement

November 26, 2018 — Jennifer Mayer discusses how Open Education Resources (OER) are an option to increase student success and support flexible teaching.

Episode 52 - Investing in Ecosystem Services for Clean Water

November 15, 2018 — Creative Content Producer Katie Corder sat down with Dr. Chelsie Romulo as she discusses the importance of keeping watersheds in rural areas healthy so as to provide sustainable drinking water to growing urban areas.

Episode 51 - That's Not True!

November 5, 2018 — Dr. Dale Edwards discusses the varying definitions of 'fake news' and the continuous need for quality journalism.

Episode 50 - The Unfolding of Map Men

October 29, 2018 — Dr. Steven Seegel discusses his book Map Men, and explains how cartography and subjective values shape the way we see the world.

Episode 49 - Studying Natural Disasters

October 18, 2018 — Dr. David Lerach discusses how to teach about weather patterns and the impact of natural disasters both on land and at sea.

Episode 48 – Developing Mindful Corporations

October 10, 2018 — Dr. Keiko Krahnke discusses corporate social responsibility and the importance of finding empathy and purpose within the workplace.

Episode 47 - Behind the Translation

September 24, 2018 — Dr. Melissa Malde discusses her research and production on the (almost) forgotten Hebrew songs of the Yishuv.

Episode 46 - A Different Frontier

September 17, 2018 — Dr. Michael Welsh discusses his upcoming book, and how one National Park became a beacon on contemporary issues.

Episode 45 - Thou art what thou eatest

September 12, 2018 — Dr. Kristin Bovaird-Abbo discusses diets and common beliefs about food during the medieval times.

Episode 44 – We All Need a Motivational Toolbox!

August 20, 2018 — Dr. Megan Babkes Stellino discusses how motivation can influence the behavior of physical activity among children and young adults.

Episode 43 – Sex Trafficking in Our Backyard

August 6, 2018 — Dr. Angie Henderson discusses how data collection contributes to learning about the sex trafficking industry in Northern Colorado and across the United States.

Plant for the Future! Part II

July 25, 2018 — UNC Student Zach Davis shares his passion about permaculture and how other UNC students can make a difference on campus.

Episode 41 - Plant for the Future! Part 1

July 17, 2018 — Dr. Kevin Cody discusses the importance of regional food system sustainability and how UNC can better collaborate with local farms.

Episode 40 - A Songbird's Story

July 9, 2018 — Dr. Lauryn Benedict discusses the complexity of bird songs and how female birds are contributing to science!

Episode 39 - Learning through Games!

July 2, 2018 — Dr. Matthew Farber discusses the historical relevance of Game-Based Learning and innovative teaching methods for effective learning.

Episode 38 - A Humble Farewell

June 25, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, President Kay Norton discusses her role as president of UNC, and her takeaways after a 16-year tenure.

Episode 37 – Active Kids Do Better! Part III

June 19, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, UNC alumni Veronica Adams shares her passion about physical activity and physical education as well as her experience in UNC’s Master’s in Arts and Teaching (MAT) graduate program.

Episode 36 – Active Kids Do Better! Part II

June 11, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Brian Dauenhauer discusses UNC’s Master’s in Arts and Teaching (MAT) graduate program as well as Bear P.A.W. (Physical Activity Week), a half-day-camp for children in the Greeley community.

Episode 35 - Active Kids Do Better! Part I

June 5, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Russell Carson discusses UNC's role in physical activity promotion and the importance of promoting healthy and active kids in schools.

Episode 34 – Critical Kashmir. Part II

May 29, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Ather Zia discusses the growing Kashmiri scholarship and art, as well as her recently published book, Resisting Occupation in Kashmir.

Episode 33 – Critical Kashmir. Part I

May 25, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Ather Zia discusses the complex and violent history between Kashmir, India, and Pakistan.

Episode 32 – Cumbres! A Community for Learners

April 13, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Aldo Romero discusses Cumbres, a teacher preparation and support program for UNC Latina/o students.

Episode 31 – Expedition to Educate! A Look into UNC Study Abroad

April 3, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Karen Barton discusses the impact study abroad programs have on students, as well as her upcoming expedition to Nepal.

Episode 30 – History of Rock and Roll

March 20, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Frank Cook discusses the unique and international background behind rock and roll.

Episode 29 – The Power of Research Ethics

March 7, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Maria Lahman discusses UNC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and ethical dilemmas in social science research.

Episode 28 – Times Are A Changin’! Gerontology in the Workplace

February 19, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Susan Collins discusses the stereotypes and evidence-based advantages of cross-generational work environments.

Episode 27 – You Won’t Know Until You Go! UNC Study Abroad

February 12, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Teneisha Ellis discusses UNC’s numerous study abroad opportunities and what you need to do to prepare!

Episode 26 - I Want the Wide American Earth...A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit

February 5, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Michelle Low discusses the Smithsonian's traveling exhibition on Asian Pacific American History and the various special events found on campus.

Episode 25 - Holocaust Education...Telling More Than a Story

January 30, 2018 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Jeri Kraver discusses how educating the public on the Holocaust is more than remembering names, dates, and locations.

Episode 24 – African American History in Colorado

January 23, 2018 — From Buffalo soldiers to Ku Klux Klan members, Dr. George Junne discusses the role of African Americans in Colorado’s rich history.

Episode 23 – Bear in Mindfulness…Part II

December 4, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Mike Kimball guides you through a Koru Mindfulness practice. Sit down, relax, and take a breather.

Episode 22 – Bear in Mindfulness…Part I

November 28, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Mike Kimball discusses mindfulness and stress management techniques designed for emerging adults.

Episode 21 – What’s the Role of Men in the Feminist Movement?

November 15, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Cliff Leek discusses men’s complicity in sexual violence and the role of male feminism.

Episode 20 – What does Art Entrepreneurship Sound Like?

November 9, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Rand Harmon discusses how UNC students can boost their careers through entrepreneurial opportunities.

Episode 19 - What's Brewing on Campus? Part II

October 30, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Sean Johnson discusses the various types of seasonal and non-seasonal beers. Cheers!

Episode 18 - What's Brewing on Campus? Part I

October 25, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Michael Mosher discusses the UNC's Laboratory Brewing Science Program.

Episode 17 - What is...or WAS your Credit Score? Identity Theft Protection

October 19, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Charmayne Cullom discusses the recent cybersecurity attacks and future steps you can take to protect yourself.

Episode 16 - Making it to the Big Leagues! Predicting Talent Through Statistics

October 2, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Bob Brustad discusses the advantages and disadvantages of specialization in youth sports.

Episode 15 – Wizards, Hobbits, and Orcs! Music From Middle Earth

September 18, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Janice Dickensheets discusses how Howard Shore helps bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories to life.

Episode 14 – What’s That Smell? Marijuana Use Among College Students

September 11, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Kristina Phillips discusses the impact of chronic marijuana use among young adults.

Episode 13 – Teacher Shortage in Rural Colorado

September 5, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Harvey Rude discusses the difficulty behind recruitment and retention of rural teachers in Colorado.

Episode 12 - Impact of Art during the Civil Rights movement with UNC Associate Dean of College of Performing and Visual Arts

August 28, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Kiki Gilderhus discusses the impact of art during the historic civil rights movement, and it’s impact on today’s culture.

Episode 11 - UNC Professors of Folk and Bluegrass, Natalie Padilla & Martin Gilmore

August 22, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Natalie Padilla and Martin Gilmore discuss their knowledge and experiences as professional musicians, as well as their role with UNC's new Folk and Bluegrass Program.

Episode 10 - UNC Professor of Astronomy, Dr. Charles Kuehn

August 14, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Charles Kuehn discusses the upcoming solar eclipse, and how his students are going above and beyond the field of atmospheric research.

Episode 9 - UNC Director of Galleries, Pam Campanaro

August 7, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Pam Campanaro discusses UNC's Summer artist in residence as well as ways art students can prepare for the workforce.

Episode 8 – UNC School of Communication Chair, Dr. Thomas Endres

July 31, 2017 — On this episode of Bear in Mind, Dr. Thomas Endres discusses his experience at the world’s largest motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Episode 7 - Associate Professor & Coordinator of Gender Studies, Christine Talbot discussing issues of school dress code

July 13, 2017 — Did you know that UNC has the oldest gender studies program in Colorado? Since 1974, students from all walks of life have studied here to learn more about the development and culture of gender, sexuality and inequality both past and present. One point of discussion is the concept of a school dress code and its relation to body shaming. On this episode of Bear in Mind, we talk with Dr. Christine Talbot, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Gender Studies, to explore more about the ideas of a dress code and what the means to masculinity, femininity and more.

Episode 6 - UNC theatre professor David Grapes on acting at UNC and beyond

June 5, 2017 — Like to act? Dance? Sing? As Little Theatre of the Rockies kicks off its dazzling 83rd summer season, director David Grapes (also the director of UNC's School of Theatre Arts and Dance) talks about the training and experience undergraduates earn at UNC. If you're a high school student and performer, tune in — he has some advice for you!

Episode 5 - UNC head women’s basketball coach Kamie Ethridge

June 2, 2017 — Interested in being a coach? UNC head women’s basketball coach Kamie Ethridge talks about what it takes (UNC has both undergraduate and graduate programs in Sports Coaching), how her team pursues excellence on the court and in the classroom, and what the upcoming season looks like for the UNC Bears.

Episode 3 - UNC Professor and Director of the School of Teacher Education Jingzi Huang

April 28, 2017 — In this episode, student Amanda Andrews talks with UNC Professor and Director of the School of Teacher Education Jingzi Huang about the public controversy and concerns surrounding the confirmation of the new U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.

Episode 4 - UNC Professor Steven Anderson

April 28, 2017 — In the latest episode of the Bear in Mind podcast, student Matthew Cowher talks with UNC Professor Steven Anderson about so-called “cold blooded” volcanos, his work “reading” lava flows, and more.

Episode 2 - UNC Assistant Professor of Theatre Shelly Gaza on Diversity in Oscar Nominations

February 21, 2017 — With the Academy Awards around the corner, Assistant Professor of Theatre Shelly Gaza talks Oscars, representation (including #Oscarssowhite) and the place of politics at award shows with Amanda Andrews. “It’s the artist’s job to be honest and open about what we see in our society,” Gaza said. “Some people think it’s an actors place to shut up and perform but I think that’s a real disservice to the talent and the credit and the intellect of these actors and other artists in the film industry.”

Episode 1 - UNC political science professor Dr. Gregory Williams

February 14, 2017 — In this initial episode of the Bear in Mind podcast, UNC political science professor Dr. Gregory Williams talks about President Trump’s first few weeks in office, his campaign promises (including those made during a rally on campus Oct. 30, 2016), and the power of the U.S. presidency.