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Behind the Bearcat

Behind the Bearcat

Behind the Bearcat is an audio and video podcast from the Northwest Missouri State University Career Services office. Each week, Hannah Christian and Travis Kline interview a Northwest staff or faculty member, student, or alumni about their career path and what lead them to Northwest. You have seen the faces, you may know the names - but now you'll hear the story Behind the Bearcat.

Recent Episodes

Season 4 Episode 31: Ryan Milke
May 12, 2023

Season 4 Episode 31: Ryan Milke

It’s the season 4 finale! This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions, Ryan Milke, about his career journey from unpaid intern to AD, his advice for students, and some of the fun …

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Season 4 Episode 30: Dr. Sue Myllykangas
May 5, 2023

Season 4 Episode 30: Dr. Sue Myllykangas

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Recreation Professor, Dr. Sue Myllykangas, about her professional journey, what Recreation majors actually are and do, and some of the amazing things her students are doing out in the world now. Remember to …

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Season 4 Episode 29: Edidiong (DeeDee) Idong-Bassey
April 28, 2023

Season 4 Episode 29: Edidiong (DeeDee) Idong-Bassey

This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Career Ambassador and Senior Multimedia Journalism and Economics major, Edidiong Idong-Bassey (AKA Deedee) about the benefits of being a Career Services “frequent flyer”, her future plans and goals, and advice she has …

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Season 4 Episode 28: Elizabeth Motazedi
April 21, 2023

Season 4 Episode 28: Elizabeth Motazedi

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Junior Social Studies Education major and Student Senate Executive President, Elizabeth Motazedi, about coming to Northwest from Joplin, MO, how she got involved in Student Senate, and the evolution of her own …

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