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Season 2

Season 2 Episode 36: Dr. Clarence Green
April 30, 2021

Season 2 Episode 36: Dr. Clarence Green

It's the season two finale episode! This week we talk with Dr. Clarence Green, Vice President of Culture at Northwest and Chief of UPD about his journey from East St. Louis, IL to Northwest Missouri State University, what UPD does …

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Season 2 Episode 35: Dr. Ben Blackford
April 16, 2021

Season 2 Episode 35: Dr. Ben Blackford

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Associate Professor of Management and Director of the Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of Business, Dr. Ben Blackford about working at Wal-Mart for more than two decades, becoming a professor and …

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Season 2 Episode 34: Rhebe Fulbright
April 9, 2021

Season 2 Episode 34: Rhebe Fulbright

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Sophomore English Education major and Career Ambassador, Rhebe Fulbright about being the Vice President of FLO, student diversity at Northwest and the power of research.

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Season 2 Episode 33: Grace McCarty
April 2, 2021

Season 2 Episode 33: Grace McCarty

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Career Ambassador and Senior Political Science: Public Administration major, Grace McCarty about her time at Northwest, her future plans and advice she has for incoming students.

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Season 2 Episode 32: Brittany Roberts
March 26, 2021

Season 2 Episode 32: Brittany Roberts

This week Travis and Hannah talk with new Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion, Brittany Roberts about how she got to Northwest, what the Diversity and Inclusion office is doing and her advice for Bearcats.

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Season 2 Episode 31: Dr. Bob Bergland
March 19, 2021

Season 2 Episode 31: Dr. Bob Bergland

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Associate Professor of Mass Media, Dr. Bob Bergland about coming to Northwest from nearby rival Missouri Western, what it takes to be a good journailst and his thoughts on Bearcat culture.

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Season 2 Episode 30: Rachel Adamson
March 12, 2021

Season 2 Episode 30: Rachel Adamson

This week Travis and Hannah talk with the Editor in Chief of the Northwest Missourian, Rachel Adamson about being a multimedia journalism major at Northwest, working at Scooters coffee and her future plans. Check out the Missourian online at https://www.nwmissourinews.com/.

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Season 2 Episode 29: Drake Summers
March 5, 2021

Season 2 Episode 29: Drake Summers

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Student Involvement Coordinator, Drake Summers about being a Human Services major, transitioning from a student employee to a full-time staff member and what a Student Involvement Coordinator actually does.

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Season 2 Episode 28: Dr. Justin Mallett
Feb. 26, 2021

Season 2 Episode 28: Dr. Justin Mallett

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Associate Provost of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Justin Mallett about being from the same hometown as Oprah, his academic journey and how he came to Maryville, MO.

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Season 2 Episode 27: Jeremy Waldeier
Feb. 19, 2021

Season 2 Episode 27: Jeremy Waldeier

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Executive Director of Student Recruitment, Jeremy Waldeier about his customer service work experience, his management philosophy and what he looks for in a student employee.

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Season 2 Episode 26: Sadie Graham
Feb. 12, 2021

Season 2 Episode 26: Sadie Graham

This week Travis and Hannah talk with senior Ag Science major and Career Services Event Intern, Sadie Graham about showing livestock, her extensive internship experience and future plans.

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Season 2 Episode 25: Helen Konstantopoulos
Feb. 5, 2021

Season 2 Episode 25: Helen Konstantopoulos

This week Hannah and Travis chat with KXCV/KRNW Membership Dev/Events Coordinator, Helen Konstantopoulos about growing up in the restaurant business, being an educator and living in Greece.

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Season 2 Episode 24: Dr. Ashley Strickland
Jan. 29, 2021

Season 2 Episode 24: Dr. Ashley Strickland

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Assistant Director of Academic Support, Dr. Ashley Strickland about her years of working with students, the journey from LSU to Northwest and the importance of mentorship in her life.

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Season 2 Episode 23: Ashlee Hendrix
Jan. 22, 2021

Season 2 Episode 23: Ashlee Hendrix

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Senior Graphic Designer, Ashlee Hendrix about being a first-generation college student, getting involved in the Maryville community and what she looks for in a student employment application.

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Season 2 Episode 22: Dr. Giselle Greenidge
Jan. 15, 2021

Season 2 Episode 22: Dr. Giselle Greenidge

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Assistant Professor of Sociology, Dr. Giselle Greenidge about teaching at the high school and college level, adapting classes to the pandemic and what sociology actually is.

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Season 2 Episode 21: Kirayle Jones
Jan. 8, 2021

Season 2 Episode 21: Kirayle Jones

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Student Senate president Kirayle Jones about how he got to Northwest, getting involved on campus and his plans to work in higher education.

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Season 2 Episode 20: Kim Mildward
Jan. 1, 2021

Season 2 Episode 20: Kim Mildward

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Kim Mildward, Economic Development Planner at the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments about being a two time Bearcat, working in rural government and the amazing opportunities she had at Northwest.

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Season 2 Episode 19: Shelby Theis
Dec. 25, 2020

Season 2 Episode 19: Shelby Theis

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Senior Art Studio major, Shelby Theis about deciding on a major, preparing for grad school and working on a large scale mural in Oregon, MO this past summer. Learn more about the mural …

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Season 2 Episode 18: Latonya Davis
Dec. 18, 2020

Season 2 Episode 18: Latonya Davis

This week Travis and Hannah Talk with Northwest Academic Advisor and Success Coach, Latonya Davis about being a first generation college student, changing careers as an adult and the importance of creating and cultivating relationships. Check out Latonya's YouTube page …

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Season 2 Episode 17: Levi Bradley
Dec. 11, 2020

Season 2 Episode 17: Levi Bradley

This week Hannah and Travis talk with senior English Education major and Vice President of H.E.R.O., Levi Bradley about finding Northwest, getting involved with the campus Diversity office and the importance of self care.

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Season 2 Episode 16: Michelle Vaught
Dec. 4, 2020

Season 2 Episode 16: Michelle Vaught

This week Travis and Hannah talk with two time Bearcat alum and Horace Mann Reading Specialist, Michelle Vaught, about growing up in a small town, being an educator in the time of COVID and the importance of being true to …

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Season 2 Episode 15: Dr. Brooke McAtee
Nov. 27, 2020

Season 2 Episode 15: Dr. Brooke McAtee

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Director of Nursing, Dr. Brooke McAtee about becoming as nurse, starting the nursing program at Northwest and going from being a Tiger to a Bearcat.

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Season 2 Episode 14: Damian Bridges
Nov. 20, 2020

Season 2 Episode 14: Damian Bridges

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest alumni and Lead Cytogenetic Technologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Damian Bridges about being a second generation Bearcat, working in a lab and her plans in retirement.

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Season 2 Episode 13: Dr. Tyler Tapps
Nov. 13, 2020

Season 2 Episode 13: Dr. Tyler Tapps

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Associate Professor of Recreation and Assistant Director of the School of Health Science and Wellness, Dr. Tyler Tapps, about growing up in a small town, being in the Air Force and working …

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Season 2 Episode 12: Courtney Rowe
Nov. 6, 2020

Season 2 Episode 12: Courtney Rowe

This week Travis and Hannah talk with sophomore Mass Media major and Bearcat Life vlogger, Courtney Rowe about being a child model/actor, coming to college and dealing with COVID stress. Check out My Bearcat Life on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTX1LGxTp7qb5xPNgj7UHAA

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Season 2 Episode 11: Lindsey Holt
Oct. 30, 2020

Season 2 Episode 11: Lindsey Holt

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Coordinator of Academic Support, Lindsey Holt, about being an SI at Northwest, working with student Athletes during COVID and not be afraid to jump.

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Season 2 Episode 10: Cayla Vertreese
Oct. 23, 2020

Season 2 Episode 10: Cayla Vertreese

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest junior and current president of Active Minds, Cayla Vertreese, about her journey to Northwest, how Active Minds helps the mental health of students and staff and how she handles the stresses of …

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Season 2 Episode 9: Monica Zeigel
Oct. 16, 2020

Season 2 Episode 9: Monica Zeigel

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Hope 4 All Coordinator, Monica Zeigel, about working in the prison system, preventing student suicide and cultivating happiness in your life.

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Season 2 Episode 8: Tracey Steele
Oct. 9, 2020

Season 2 Episode 8: Tracey Steele

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Real Estate Associate and Northwest Alumni, Tracey Steele, about being an outstanding intern, his years working in television across the country, and deciding to go to law school.

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Season 2 Episode 7: Nolan Harless
Oct. 2, 2020

Season 2 Episode 7: Nolan Harless

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Web Assistant and senior IDM: Computer Science Programming major, Nolan Harless about his time in the Northland CAPS program in high school, merging tech and creativity and the value of networking.

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Season 2 Episode 6: D'Vante Mosby
Sept. 25, 2020

Season 2 Episode 6: D'Vante Mosby

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Edward Jones Financial Planner and former Bearcat Men's basketball player, D'Vante Mosby, about his basketball journey to and at Northwest, becoming a financial planner and becoming involved with the Northwest Alumni Association.

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Season 2 Episode 5: Brandon Bland
Sept. 18, 2020

Season 2 Episode 5: Brandon Bland

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Multimedia Specialist and alumni, Brandon Bland, about working at World's of Fun, the video work he does for the university and the power of staying scared and hungry.

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Season 2 Episode 4: Grace Niemeyer
Sept. 11, 2020

Season 2 Episode 4: Grace Niemeyer

This week Travis and Hannah talk with December 2019 graduate, Grace Niemeyer, about finding a job during COVID, freelancing and study abroad in Ireland.

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Season 2 Episode 3: Allison Kreifels
Sept. 4, 2020

Season 2 Episode 3: Allison Kreifels

This week Hannah and Travis talk with alum Allison Kreifels, principle at Mid-Buchanan High School, about working as a waitress, what she looks for in a teaching candidate and the importance of networking.

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Season 2 Episode 2: Samantha Cress
Aug. 28, 2020

Season 2 Episode 2: Samantha Cress

This week Travis and Hannah chat with the new Career Services Graduate Assistant, Samantha Cress, about discovering your career is outside your major, a gap year working as a bartender and what it's like to work for Career Services at …

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Season 2 Episode 1: COVID Updates and Info
Aug. 21, 2020

Season 2 Episode 1: COVID Updates and Info

Behind the Bearcat is back for Season 2! This week Hannah and Travis talk about what they learned in COVID and plans for season 2. Make sure to follow on your podcast platform of choice and follow us on YouTube. …

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