The 1853 Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Weekly program featuring the people, events, programs and history that make Monmouth College (Ill.) an outstanding, national liberal arts college…all within 18 minutes and 53 seconds.
Music professor and director of choral and vocal groups Tim Pahel previews the Oct. 19 fall choir concert in Dahl Chapel and Auditorium, featuring the Chorale, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir.
Chris Pio '84 discusses the final installment in his tetralogy of books on college athletics, “Mustangs, Mariners and Moose: Nicknames and Mascots of the NAIA and other non-NCAA groups.”
Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva gives an update on the Fighting Scots' fall teams.
A celebration of Monmouth student media outlets WPFS-FM – also known as “The Greatest Show in Monmouth, Illinois” – and The Courier newspaper. From left: WPFS-FM station manager Ryan Phillips, Courier editor Karli Strom and student media adviser Chris Goble.
Philosophy and religious studies professor Anne Mamary previews an upcoming lecture, “Water Snakes, Bears and Wild Pecans: How the Delaware Indians Packed Their Stories and Took Them With Them Every Time They Moved”; theatre professor Todd Quick previews the upcoming production of the stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.”
Director of Student Well-Being Megan McGruder discusses the programs and services offered by her office to serve students’ mental-health needs.
Monmouth Lincoln Laureate of 2024-25 Lea Selquist ’25 of Peru, Illinois – an accounting and Spanish double major – discusses why Monmouth is “a place where you will be seen,” her involvement with campus life and how drawing a dinosaur for an internship interview eventually led to a job after she graduates in May 2025.
Meet new cross country coach Cooper Pauley ’18, who has big plans for the Fighting Scots harriers and track and field distance runners.
Theatre professors Vanessa Campagna and Todd Quick preview the 2024-25 Fighting Scots Theatre season.
A preview of 2024-25 in music with music professor and chair Tim Pahel, who is also director of choral activities; music professor Justin Swearinger, who is also director of instrumental activities; and Eli Kelly ’24, director of the Fighting Scots Marching Band.
Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research coordinating adviser Michael Solontoi (pictured) and co-lead editors Tyler Houck ’24 and Larissa Pothoven ’24.
Professors Mike Nelson and Andre Audette discuss what makes Monmouth’s political science department a shining star on campus; political science major Kailyn Gore ’25 (pictured) discusses her plans as a 2024-25 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow.
A visit with the summer crew tending to the Monmouth College Educational Farm & Garden.
Highlights from Commencement 2024: addresses by Lincoln Laureate Lillian Hucke and commencement speakers actress Sigourney Weaver and her writer/director husband, Jim Simpson.
A visit with some of the denizens of "COMMutopia," Monmouth's top-ranked communication studies department.
Details of the groundbreaking Monmouth College-OSF 3+1 Nursing Program, which will allow students to earn two bachelor degrees in four years, both on the Monmouth campus.
A baker’s dozen of Scots scholars discuss their research at Scholars Day 2024. Featuring, in alphabetical order: Zane Beebe, Emilie Cain, Victoria Cook, Dylan Copeland, Dean Duncan, Kailyn Gore, Tyler Houck, Tristan Lambert, Mia Martino, Corey Pevitz, Olivia Turley, Vea Vavrosky and Abigail Zayas.
Monmouth Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva provides an update on spring sports: baseball, golf, softball, tennis, and track and field.
It’s award season at Monmouth, and this week’s Monmouth Conversations podcast features members from this year’s Blue Key Honor Society induction ceremony and the Highlander Leadership Awards (pictured).
Director Lisa Wipperling discusses bringing the 2014 musical “The Theory of Relativity” to the stage of historic Wells Theater, where it will be presented April 18-21.
A preview of “The Eight,” the 2023-24 senior art show, with art professor Stacy Lotz and art seniors Charlie Conkle, Grace Cornelius, Eli Douglass, Michael Gonzalez, Joshua Hinkle, Z Kendall, Alivia Palicki and Emma Seybold.
Catching up with the participants in the Women in Law Day event, held on March 23 and sponsored by the Center for Civic and Social Change and the Wackerle Center for Career, Leadership & Fellowships. From left: Jessica Acosta ’19, Abierre Minor ’21 and Kate Cross ’08.
Music professors Tim Pahel and Justin Swearinger are joined by Monmouth students to preview the home concert by the Monmouth College Chamber Winds, Chorale and Chamber Choir on March 23 at Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.
Business faculty Amanda Cleland and Tom Prince discuss why the time is right for Monmouth to start an academic program in marketing.
Monmouth College Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva puts the final touches on the winter sports season and previews the spring sports season of baseball, golf, softball, tennis, and track and field.
Meet the Great 8 scholars of the Class of 2028. Trustees’ Scholars: Ryan Garofoli, Caleb Ochs, McKenna Rahn and Karla Ramirez; Goldsborough Scholars: Isabella D’Incognito and James Gustafson; and Admiral’s Scholars: Rouya Mirzaei and Angie Swan.
A preview of Peace Corps Week (Feb. 25-March 2) with political science professors Mike Nelson and Jessica Vivian and Director of the Wackerle Center for Career, Leadership & Fellowships Marnie Steach.
Students in business professor Amanda Cleland’s “Marketing” class are joined by business faculty member Tom Prince to assess the TV ads aired during #SuperBowlLVII.
Class of 2024 profile: Fatima Gutierrez on how taking risks enhanced her Monmouth College experience.
Theatre professor Todd Quick previews Julia Cho’s bittersweet comedy “The Language Archive,” which will be presented Feb. 15-18 at the Hewes Library Studio Theater.
Political science professor Mike Nelson previews the Great Decisions program, which will have its 44th year at Monmouth. It begins on Jan. 31. Nelson also discusses the strengths of Monmouth’s political science program.
The Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics: Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva on men's and women's basketball, swimming and diving, and track and field. #RollScots #ItsGreatToBeAScot
Monmouth alumnus Brad Nahrstadt ’89 discusses his fascinating biography, “Alton B. Parker: The Man Who Challenged Roosevelt.” Parker was the Democrats’ 1904 presidential nominee.
Alumni author Chris Pio ’84 discusses his third book about college nicknames, "Governors, Gauchos and Gaels: NCAA Division I Nicknames and Mascots From Aces to Zips."
Alumni authors Roy ’13 and Colleen ’13 Sye and Jack Clifford ’10 discuss their engaging children’s book about Monmouth College, "Monmouth College: A to Z."
A preview of “Christmas at Monmouth” with Justin Swearinger and “A Jazz Christmas?” with Steve Jackson of the music department. A review of the College’s annual Juried Student Art Exhibition with art professor Stacy Lotz and awarding-winning artist Joshua Hinkle ’24.
Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva previews football’s return to the Cousins Subs Lakefront Bowl and reviews Fighting Scots winter sports.
Moot court top advocate Karli Strom (pictured), and moot court organizers political science professor Andre Audette and Wackerle Center for Career, Leadership & Fellowships Director Marnie Steach.
Theatre professor Todd Quick previews "Peter Pan," which will be presented No. 16-19 at the historic Wells Theater.
Professors Anne Mamary and Joshua Gentzke preview the 33rd annual Samuel M. Thompson Lecture, which will be on Nov. 2, and discuss the College’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.
Ryan Bowman ’24, left, and the Rev. John Huxtable ’04 discuss a service-learning trip to Kemmerer Village, in Assumption, Illinois, sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office.
Monmouth College Alumni Association President Mark Tupper ’94 discusses why he came to Monmouth, what made him get involved with the alumni association and what he hopes to accomplish.
WPFS-FM station manager Jan Abel '24 and faculty adviser Chris Goble discuss World College Radio Day and the opportunities students receive by working at Monmouth's student-run radio station.
Monmouth College's 2023-24 Lincoln Laureate Lillian Hucke talks about her Scots experience, the support she receives from faculty and staff, and how she became the “Face of Monmouth College.”
Theatre professor Vanessa Campagna previews Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” which will be performed Sept. 29-Oct 1 at Wells Theater.
Classics Professor Bob Simmons is joined by students Jan Abel ’24 and Rahm Pandey ’24 to discuss Classics Day VI on Sept. 30 and other happenings in the award-winning department.
Lauren Lurkins of Lurkins Strategies previews her upcoming Wiswell-Robeson Lecture, to be given at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 in Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.
Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva previews the Fighting Scots' 2023 fall seasons.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Karen Ogorzalek, left, and Associate Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life Jerrie Walters discuss how Monmouth’s opening weekend comes together behind the scenes.
In final Monmouth College Conversations of 2022-23, Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva reviews the year in Fighting Scots athletics.
Theatre professor Doug Rankin reflects on growing up on the Monmouth campus, attending the College as a student and teaching theatre for more than three decades.
Monmouth 2023 Commencement speaker and former U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt of Missouri talks about the state of U.S. politics, the corrosive effect of social media on the body politic and prospects for the rural Midwest.
Student editors and faculty advisers of the Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research: Shay Hafner ’23, Tyler Houck ’24, Larissa Pothoven ’24, professor Michelle Holschuh Simmons and professor Anne Mamary.
Economist Midwest correspondent Daniel Knowles discusses his book, "Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do About It."
Meet the four seniors whose work is featured in the Senior Art Exhibition: Ian Castellanos, Satyr Keeling, Elikem Ogba and Jennie Nichols.
Illinois State Sen. Michael Halpin, D-Rock Island, discusses his work to promote higher education in the Illinois General Assembly. Sen. Halpin’s 36th District contains three private colleges (including Monmouth), three community colleges and a public university’s two campuses.
Theatre professor Vanessa Campagna previews the upcoming production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” which will be April 20-23 in Wells Theater.
Sigma Phi Epsilon will celebrate its 75th anniversary at Monmouth, and SigEp brothers Tom Sargent ’85 and Eli Kelly ’24 discuss the plans, along with how SigEp has shaped the lives of more than 1,100 Scots.
Classics professor Bob Simmons and students Jan Abel ’24, Todd Fowler ’23 and Rahm Pandey ’24 and from the “Classics Leadership” course preview the 95th national meeting of Eta Sigma Phi, which will be held March 24-26 at Monmouth.
Almost five years before he appeared on NBC's "The Voice," Ross Donnan '12, who performs as Ross Clayton, talked to WPFS-FM adviser Chris Goble about his music career, artistic influences and plans. The interview originally appeared in October 2018 on WPFS-FM's "Backstage Pass."
Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva reports from Florida on the spring trips by the Fighting Scots’ baseball and softball teams.
Meet four of the top scholars in the Class of 2027: William J. and Beverly Goldsborough Scholars Kaniya Johnson of Chicago and Melissa Bivolarov of Arlington Heights, Illinois (pictured), and Admiral’s Scholars Mariah Hobson of Princeton, Illinois, and Uma Phadke of Katy, Texas.
Students in classes taught by business and economics professors Tom Prince and Amanda Cleland dissect the national TV ads that aired during Super Bowl LVII.
The Rev. John Huxtable ’04 discusses his journey to, from and back to Monmouth College -- and his plans for the chaplain’s office.
Director of Athletics, Recreation & Fitness Roger Haynes ’82 and Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, Strength and Conditioning Coach Brian Woodard ’97 discuss track and field and the upcoming inaugural Roger Haynes Invitational.
Student media adviser Chris Goble of the communication studies department and students Karen Fredrick ’23, center, and Bailey Shimmin ’23 discuss their work on “260 Reports: Small-Town Challenges and Opportunities.” Read about it here: https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/_ingredients/templates/details/news.php?id=3874
Educational studies co-chairs Craig Vivian and Tammy La Prad explain how the federal grant from the Community Project Funding program will help prepare more teachers for rural school districts in the region.
The Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics and Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva previews a big weekend of Monmouth basketball, swimming and diving, and track and field in the Huff Athletic Center.
Monmouth College Editor and Historian Jeff Rankin discusses the new issue of the Monmouth College Magazine, the 2023 edition of the Monmouth calendar and looks back at three decades of service.
The Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics, aka Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva, previews the Monmouth winter sports seasons, looks back on the Fighting Scots’ fall sports seasons, and talks about the World Cup.
Chris Pio ’84 discusses his second book on college mascots, “Gorillas, Gators and Greyhounds: The NCAA Division II Nickname and Mascot Menagerie.”
The student directors of “Proof” (Nov. 18-20) discuss working together, directing two casts and interrupting one of the great plays of the 21st century. Featuring: Ryan Bowman ’24, Drew Cliffel ’23, Dani Lopez ’24, Zesty Lythgoe ’24 and Gabriela Madu ’23.
A wrapup of our successful 12th annual moot court competition, featuring double winner Owen Davies ’23 and the finals’ panel of three alumni judges -- Thomas Siegel ’99, Stephanie Hilton ’07 and Morgan Lewis ’13.
Monmouth alumnus and political science instructor Robin Johnson talks about how he got involved with political campaigns, gives a few reasons to be optimistic about U.S. politics, and sizes up the 2022 midterm elections.
Lauren Johnson ’23 discusses how her summer research program at the University of Iowa, her biology major and campus involvement have prepared her for life after Monmouth.
Lincoln Laureate Addison Cox ’23 discusses three of her favorite novels, winning a conference championship with the track and field team, and discovering her second major.
Barry McNamara of the Office of Communications and Marketing discusses his 13-part series on the undefeated 1972 Fighting Scots football team.
"Romeo and Juliet" will be performed Oct. 7-9 at the Wells Theater. Theatre professor and director Todd Quick, along with actors Gabriela Madu and Cullen Marshall, preview it.
Two of the faculty advisers, Anne Mamary and Michelle Holschuh Simmons, and two student editors, Grace Simpson and Shay Hafner, of the Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research discuss MJUR’s impact on the College and its plans for 2022-23.
Theatre Department Chair Vanessa Campagna previews the 2022-23 Monmouth theatre season and talks about when she caught the theatre bug.
The Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics and Monmouth College Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva discusses what it is like to cover an NCAA Division III athletics program, as well as what it was like to watch a young Yadier Molina cut down would-be base-stealers in Peoria, Illinois.
In this first edition of Monmouth College Conversations, meet some of the staff of WPFS-FM: faculty adviser Chris Goble, station manager Jan Abel '24 and social media manager Charlie Conkle '24.
On the podcast finale, C.J. Bonifer '22 reflects on five years of producing the podcast and four years as a Monmouth College student.
The Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics and Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva reviews 2021-22 in Monmouth College athletics.
Meet Class of 2026 scholars, from left, Edrass Chavez, Margaret Cadell and Carina Engst.
Political science research by seniors Grant Miller (top, left) and Matt Datlof (top, right) and professor Andre Audette (top center); juniors Shay Hafner (bottom, left) and Ally Clay talk about being accepted into the prestigious Fund for American Studies summer program (interview begins at 9:50).
Kristy Krisher and Marnie Dugan of the Wackerle Center for Career, Leadership and Fellowships explain how they help prepare students for successful careers. Read more about Kristy here: https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/live/news/3521-connecting-students-employers
Art seniors Natalie Takahashi, kneeling and Mark Thigpen, and art professor Stacy Lotz, center, discuss the senior art exhibition (also pictured art senior Julia Smith, right); music professor TIm Pahel previews April 30 concert of Faure’s “Requiem” and Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms,” featuring the Monmouth Chorale, Monmouth Concert Choir, Galesburg Community Chorus and members of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony (interview starts at 10:58).
Meet the Trustees’ Scholars in the Class of 2026: (clockwise, from top left) Michael Andal (1:23), Kailyn Gore (6:32), Madison Hieser (11:23) and Jamison Reis (14:23).
Theatre professor Todd Quick previews “Spoon River Project,” a musical adaptation of the Edgar Lee Masters classic. See it April 7-10 at Wells Theater. Tickets: https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/academics/theatre/current-production-season/
Neil Dahlstrom ’98 discusses his critically acclaimed new book, "Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture."
The Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics Nathan Baliva interviews Midwest Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year Josie Morgan ’22. … Illinois High School Association Executive Director Craig Anderson ’91 on leading high school athletics through a pandemic (interview begins at 10:50).
The Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics and Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva talks to women’s basketball coach Megan Jones about her team’s preparation for the Midwest Conference Tournament.
Art professor Stacy Lotz on roller skating, 1970’s pop icons and her new exhibit, “Next Skate ... All Skate,” which is on display Feb. 21-April 1 in the Len G. Everett Gallery.
Psychology seniors Kendall Burt and Camie Graham discuss their research; the Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics Nathan Baliva interviews assistant track and field coach Kenzie Baker ’21 and assistant baseball coach Jake Starkey ’19 (pictured; interview starts at 11:00).
Director of Multicultural Student Services Regina Johnson (pictured) previews Black History Month activities planned for campus; Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva on Fighting Scots athletics (interview begins at 9:00).
Political science professor Michael Nelson (pictured) previews the Great Decisions program; theatre professor Vanessa Campagna discusses the upcoming production of “The Revolutionists” (9:55).
Gabriela Madu ’23 (pictured) makes theatre history at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival; the Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics Nathan Baliva interviews cross country head coach and track and field teams assistant coach Brady Hunt (begins at 14:38).
Art professor Janis Wunderlich (pictured) discusses her “Emergence” exhibit and creation myths; 10:55: Monmouth’s yearlong celebration of Title IX, the historic federal legislation that paved the way for women to compete in intercollegiate athletics a half century ago.
College Editor & Historian Jeff Rankin (pictured) on the annual report issue of the Monmouth College Magazine, a preview of the 2022 Monmouth calendar and an early Christmas gift; 11:45: Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva reviews winter sports, wraps up fall sports.
Meet co-interim chaplains Monica Corsaro and Brandon Ouellette ’14; new trustee Robin Galloway ’90 (pictured) discusses how her Monmouth experience shaped her career (interview begins at 10:05 mark).
Choral Director Tim Pahel (pictured) previews “Christmas at Monmouth” on Dec. 4; art professor Stephanie Baugh and juror Cherry Simmons '80 on the “Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition” (9:05).
Meet John Eckstine (pictured), the new director of Monmouth’s athletic bands; Chris Goble of the Communications Studies Department talks about the many advantages of the new minor in sports information and media (7:40).
Moot Court helps students sharpen skills, prepare for law school; Tamara Rankin previews “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 18-21 at Wells Theater (7:38).
Alumni Wendell Shauman ’67 and Deletra Hudson ’92 (10:43, pictured) discuss how Monmouth shaped their successful careers.
Meet Elizabeth Gustafson (pictured), Monmouth’s Lincoln Laureate of 2021-22; the Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics Nathan Baliva gives a fall sports update.
Faculty members Laura Moore, Sean Schumm and Jennifer Braun discuss the health science and human movement major.
Theatre professor Todd Quick (pictured) previews the U.S. premier of "Black Mountain"; Chris Pio '84 on his book, "Gryphons, Gorloks & Gusties: A History of NCAA Division III Nicknames and Mascots" (10:55).
Communication studies’ Chris Goble previews College Radio Day on Oct. 2; communication studies’ Aimee Miller (pictured) discusses her fan fiction talk on Sept. 29 during and Banned Books Week (8:34).
Classics professor Bob Simmons (pictured) on Classics Day V, set for Oct. 2; and Rep. Cheri Bustos delivers fifth-annual Wiswell-Robeson Lecture (9:31).
Fighting Scots Marching Band Interim Director Elissa Kana (pictured) on getting the band back together; political science professor Andre Audette discusses the impact of 9/11 and an upcoming Sept. 14 panel about the event (6:08).
Spanish professor Jennifer Thorndike previews the third edition of the Latin American & Latino Film Festival; art professors Brian Baugh and Stephanie Baugh discuss the 2021-22 season in the Len G. Everett Gallery (6:18).
Meet two of the friendly folks from OSF HealthCare who are taking care of Monmouth students at the student health clinic -- Kari Bruening and Michelle Jones. The Educational Farm & Garden crew extol the benefits of spending a summer immersed in the land.
In the final episode of the season, the staff of the Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research celebrates its double issue; Voice of Fighting Scots Nate Baliva recaps the spring season of Monmouth athletics.
Meet award-winning students Emily Krueger ’21, Larissa Pothoven ’24 (6:40)and Samuel Stoyanoff ’24 (9:04); the Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics Nate Baliva (11:32) gives an update of spring sports; and coach Chris Klaiber (13:46) on the historic win by men’s lacrosse.
Associate Vice President of Student Life & Co-Deans of Students Michelle Merritt and Karen Ogorzalek on the new student health center, the return of fall sports and a busy spring on campus.
This week’s guests: art professor Stephanie Baugh, music professor Stacy Dziuk and educational studies professor Michelle Holschuh Simmons on the new art education major; Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva provides an update on spring sports (11:38).
This week’s guests: political science Audre Audette previews the campus’ Law Day celebration on April 21; College historian and editor Jeff Rankin explains the 19th-century origins of Scots Day of Giving (7:39).
Wackerle Center for Careers, Leadership and Fellowships Director Marnie Dugan on the impressive results of the First Destination Survey of the Class of 2020; Sports Information Director Nate Baliva gives an update of Fighting Scots spring sports (10:10).
Political science professor Andre Audette previews March 23 talk about “Latinos and the Reshaping of American Politics”; meet Nate Baliva, the new voice of Fighting Scots Athletics (9:31).
Meet Class of 2025 Admiral’s Scholars Emily Canterbury of Orion, Illinois (1:43), and Ilese Rodeffer of Bushnell, Illinois (6:59); and Godlsborough Scholars Michelle Gutierrez of Chicago (14:11) and Emma Romano of Wilmington, Illinois (19:10).
Meet the Trustees’ Scholars in the Class of 2025: Bailey Evans of Indianapolis (1:50), Christian Moreno Ayuso of Chicago (3:40), Damilare Olusoga of Chicago (6:45) and Mia Martino of Palatine, Illinois (10:02).
Associate Director of Admission Wendy Downing on how Monmouth is becoming more transfer-friendly with community college students; Director of Global Engagement Christine Johnston on how Monmouth’s study-abroad opportunities enhance the college experience.
Theatre professor Todd Quick previews the “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” which will be performed Feb. 25-28; and communications instructor Chris Goble (11:15) on his Feb. 23 talk on comics, “Truth, Justice & The American” way.
Political science professor Mike Nelson discusses the Great Decisions series; philosophy professor Anne Mamary on her new book, "The Alchemical Harry Potter: Essays on Transfiguration in J.K. Rowling’s Novels."
Meet three outstanding members of the Class of 2024: Luis Castillo of Chicago, Janice Abel of Wataga, Illinois and Tyler Houck of Park Ridge, Illinois.
Raymond Doswell ’91 previews his Feb. 2 talk about “Black Baseball & Black History”; Scots Senate President Abierre Minor talks about the success of Scots Care (17:14).
A tribute to Monmouth College's late swim coach, Tom Burek, with Erin Lafary ’15, Erica Marino ’13, Tony Marino ’14 and Becca Waxberg ’23.
Public Services Librarian Anne Giffey discusses what the Hewes Library learned about serving students in the fall semester; College Historian and Editor Jeff Rankin previews the 2021 Monmouth College Calendar, which features stunning historical campus photos by 1930 Monmouth alumnus Paul T. Kobler.
Sports Information Director Dan Nolan reflects on more than 21 years of service to Monmouth College.
Biochemistry major Logan Evans ’21 and chemistry professor Brad Sturgeon discuss research advantages available to Monmouth students; educational studies professor Craig Vivian explains how the new open-air classroom at the Educational Farm helps area children learn more about nature and their environment.
Art professor Janis Wunderlich discusses her exhibit "Still, I Rise"; meet new trustee Dr. Harvey Echols '81.
Four student directors -- Allie Bryan ’22, Amelia Chavez ’21, Richard Eyre ’21 and Noah Harshbarger ’21 -- join theatre professor Vanessa Campagna to discuss "Dead Man's Cell Phone," to be performed Nov. 20-22 at the Wells Theater and online.
Classics professor Bob Simmons on receiving the 2020 Society for Classical Studies Outreach Prize. Cindy Beadles discusses her new role as Monmouth’s director of counseling and accessibility services.
Professors Robert Hinck and Robert Utterback discuss their study of how the media in China, Iran and Russia are following the U.S. presidential election; meet the two winners of the 10th-annual moot court competition.
Meet 2020-21 Lincoln Laureate Joe Doner; classics professor Adrienne Hagen discusses her course on “Ancient Magic and Witchcraft.”
Theater professor Doug Rankin previews "An Enemy of the People," which opens Oct. 23 at the Fusion Theatre and online. Director of Multicultural Student Services Regina Johnson discusses goals of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group Working Group.
Brad Nahrstadt ’89 discusses his impressive collection of buttons from presidential campaigns dating back to 1896. He’ll talk about them online Oct. 20. Political science professor Andre Audette on being named one of the nation’s top advisers to Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society.
Art professor Stacy Lotz discusses receiving the Hatch Award for Excellence in Teaching and why she enjoys working with students. Chris Goble of the communication studies department and adviser to WPFS-FM previews World College Radio Day on Oct. 2.
Communication studies professor Shweta Srisvastava on the advantages of the writing center’s temporary move to Hewes Library; classics professor Bob Simmons on his new book, "Demagogues, Power and Friendship in Classical Athens: Leaders as Friends in Aristophanes, Euripides, and Xenophon."
Theatre professor Vanessa Campagna previews FusionFest VII, and Spanish professor Jennifer Thorndike discusses the second Latin American & Spanish Film Series.
Director of Library Services Sarah Henderson and Dean of the Chapel the Rev. Teri Ott talk about ways their programs have adapted to serve students’ needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Associate Vice Presidents of Student Life and Co-Dean of Students Michelle Merritt and Karen Orgozalek discuss how the College planned to bring students back to campus and what life on campus has been like during the first two weeks of the fall semester.
The Center for Science and Business is the newest academic building on campus. On campus we like to call it the CSB. The CSB opened in 2013 and aims to connect different areas of study, which is such an important part of the liberal arts. Whether you’re taking physics, biology, accounting or political science, there is something for every student under one roof. Here you will find professors’ offices with their doors wide open, ready to connect and invest in the lives of Monmouth students. The CSB features state of the art facilities, including a cadaver lab, counselor lab, CNC machine, and observatory! Even if you don’t have a class here, CSB has great study spaces, including breakout rooms that students can reserve for group projects. CSB is also home to the POD (Provisions On Demand) which is a small convenience store where students can grab a snack, coffee, or various supplies. Many events are held here as well, such as presentations from faculty or visiting speakers, alumni events, and other activities.
Director of Library Services Sarah Henderson on May 4 Big Read and how the Hewes Library is serving the College during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emma Hildebrand looks back on a full Monmouth career and exciting future. Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews the sixth-annual Fighting Scots Awards presented by MTC Communications. @HewesLibrary @HopeJahren @emkatehild @TheMCCourier1 @MCFightingScots
A celebration of Scots Day of Giving No. 4 with Associate Director of the Monmouth Fund and Vice President of Development and College Relations Hannah Maher. … How the pandemic has affected classes being taught this semester by sociology professor Jialin Li.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monmouth College mission has shined. ... Alumnae Edy Ramirez '13 and Yaneli Martinez '16 reflect on how Monmouth shaped their careers.
Student-singer-songwriter Shania Paige discusses her new single, “Keep Being Me” (1:20). … Women’s basketball coach Kyle Wilson previews the opening round of NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Tournament (7:54). … Track and field coach Roger Haynes reflects on his program’s 21st consecutive Midwest Conference Men’s Indoor Track and Field team championship (13:02). @MCFightingScots @ScotsWHoops @ScotsCoachKW @ScotsTFXC
Preview of women’s basketball’s postseason with coach Kyle Wilson (2:20). … A conversation with Rural Schools Collaborative Director Gary Funk (8:44). @MonmouthTheatre @MCFightingScots @ScotsWHoops @ScotsCoachKW @Rural_Schools @MCEdStudies
Theatre professor Todd Quick previews “The Real Inspector Hound” (1:20). … A conversation with Vice President for Development and College Relations Hannah Maher (7:58). ... Sports Information Director Dan Nolan winds down of winter sports (14:01). @MonmouthTheatre @Monmouth_Alumni @MCFightingScots @ScotsMHoops @ScotsWHoops @ScotsSwimDive @ScotsTFXC
College Historian and Editor Jeff Rankin remembers the life and career of the late DeBow Freed (1:15). … Classics professor Bob Holschuh Simmons previews this year’s Fox Classics Lecture, which is set for Feb. 24 (6:21). … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan looks ahead to a big weekend on campus for Fighting Scots basketball and track and field (13:30).
A group of Monmouth faculty and students react to observing the Iowa caucuses (1:12). Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies Anne Mamary discusses weekly “Meaning of Life Lunches” (6:23). Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews a big basketball doubleheader, winds down indoor track and field, and looks ahead to the opening of men’s lacrosse (10:56).
Political science professor Mike Nelson previews the 40th year that Monmouth has particiatped in the Great Decisions program (1:12). … Assistant Director of the Monmouth Fund Mac Price explains how the phonathon benefits Monmouth students (5:55). … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews a very big road trip for the Fighting Scots women’s and men’s basketball teams (12:21).
Art professor Brian Baugh discusses his new exhibit, “New Work,” on display in the Everett Gallery (1:12). … College Historian and Editor Jeff Rankin recalls when bibliomania took over campus on Jan. 21, 1970 (5:58). … John Goddard looks back on his 12 years as the Scots’ softball coach (13:17). @JeffRankin @ScotsSoftball @MCFightingScots
A look at the activities and events planned to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ... Sports Information Director Dan Nolan brings us up to speed on what’s happened in Fighting Scots athletics since the conclusion of the fall semester. ... And College Historian and Editor Jeff Rankin offers an appreciation of life and career of the late Monmouth President Bruce Haywood.
Music Professor Tim Pahel previews “Christmas at Monmouth” concert on Dec. 7 (1:16). … Cassie Tangney ’08 on being the juror of Monmouth’s Juried Art Exhibition (6:40). … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan on football, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, and swimming and diving (11:09). @MCFightingScots @ScotsGridiron @ScotsWSoccer @ScotsMHoops @ScotsWHoops @ScotsSwimDive
Theater professor Todd Quick discusses the upcoming production of “A Child's Christmas in Wales” (1:10). … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews the NCAA Division III women’s soccer tournament, NCAA Division III cross country regional meet, Midwest Conference football championship and the tip-off of men’s basketball (9:20). @MonmouthTheatre @MCFightingScots @ScotsWSoccer @ScotsTFXC @ScotsGridiron @ScotsMHoops
Meet the four student finalists who competed in this year’s Moot Court finals. … Vice President of Enrollment Management Kristen English explains what it means to have a test-optional admission policy. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan preview a very exciting weekend for Fighting Scots athletics.
Logan Mayfield on being named the first Commander G.E. Boone Endowed Professor in the Computational Sciences (1:09); Hatch Award for Excellence in Service recipient Tom Prince talks about what it means to be a member of the Monmouth faculty (6:07); Elizabeth Demara discusses how the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee makes a difference in the community (11:04).
Preview of “Travel, Trade, and Trauma in Medieval Japan” symposium (1:26); Kasha Appleton ’20 on her Smithsonian Institution internship (5:49); art alumni who returned to campus for Homecoming ’19 (9:16); chaplain the Rev. Dr. Teri Ott discusses the Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth (12:30).
A chat with communication studies professor Trudi Peterson, recipient of the Hatch Academic Excellence Award for Distinguished Teaching. … Hadley Smithhisler ’20 discusses her summer internship with the National Down Syndrome Society’s National Advocacy & Public Policy Center. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan updates fall sports.
Preview of Homecoming 2019 with Associate Director of Alumni Relations Rachel Evans (1:04); exploration of an exhibit by Monmouth students, faculty and alumni on display at the Warren County History Museum (6:28). @Monmouth_Alumni @RachieMargaret @wchsmuseum @sweatervestboy
Meet two new members of the Monmouth faculty -- physics professor John Iselin (1:06) and psychology professor Carolyn Liesen (6:30). … Sports information director Dan Nolan reviews fall sports teams as they near their midway point (10:58).
A crash course in Impeachment 101 with political science professor Andre Audette (1:12). … Associate Dean of Students Karen Ogorzalek previews Family Weekend 2019 (7:38). … Associated Students of Monmouth College President Maggie Bruckner and Vice President Jazzmine Howlett talk about this year’s My Story (14:14).
Preview of FusionFest VI with theatre professor Vanessa Campagna (1:52). … Director of Multicultural Student Services Regina Johnson discusses the 25th-annual Cultural Festival (6:52). … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan discusses the hot Fighting Scots soccer teams and other fall sports (12:12).
Political science professor Mike Nelson previews the launch on Saturday, Sept. 14, of the Center for Civic and Social Change (2:18). ... Students from Monmouth College Women in Business, Blue Key Honor Society and Sigma Phi Epsilon discuss the Pink Pumpkin Run, which will be Oct. 5 (8:54). … Coach Peter Ollis on the start of the men’s water polo season (16:16).
Political science professor Andre Audette preview this season’s Great Lectures Series (1:02), Natalie Curtis ’18 (5:41) discuss her latest installation and art project at the Buchanan Center for the Arts, and Sports Information Director Dan Nolan review the keys to Saturday’s Monmouth-Wheaton football game at April Zorn Memorial Stadium (12:02).
Preview of the “Latin American & Spanish Films at Monmouth College: A Series of Films on Mental Health” (1:09); art professor Stephanie Baugh discusses how “Introduction to Liberal Arts” is part of the foundation of the Monmouth experience (5:50); and the Emily Thebeau era begins August 31 in Fighting Scots volleyball (11:13). @MCFightingScots @ScotsVBall
A report from the Monmouth College Educational Garden and Market Farm (1:20). Students discuss their projects for the Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities program (8:02). Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews the fall season (14:53). @MCFightingScots @MC_garden_crew @liv_matlock
In this 33rd and final edition of the 1853 Podcast of Monmouth’s 2018-19 school year: Hear about Monmouth in Merida from professors Ken Cramer and Trudi Peterson; Associate Vice President of Development & College Relations Hannah Maher previews the June 6-9 Golden Scots Celebration; and Sports Information Director Dan Nolan looks back on another very successful school year of Fighting Scots athletics.
Inspirational speaker Ron Gold will address more than 180 graduates at Monmouth College’s 162nd Commencement exercises.
Update about new locations for weekend commencement activities. … Meet Yulissa Avila and Elizabeth Smith, first graduates of the Peace Corps Prep program. … Retiring Monmouth admission counselor Peter Pitts looks back on a remarkable 42-year career. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews Midwest Conference championships in baseball and track & field. @MCFightingScots @WackerleCenter @MCScotsBaseball @ScotsTFXC
Meet the folks in the Office of Residence Life. … Dan Cotter '88 discusses a book he’s written about the U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justices. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan talks baseball, softball and golf. @MCFightingScots @MCScotsBaseball @ScotsSoftball @ScotsMGolf @MWCSports @SLIAC @DCotter1 @SCOTUSBios
Hear from some graduates of the Class of 2019; Meet the Highlander Leadership Award Honorees
Associate Vice President for Development & College Relations Hannah Maher reflects on a record-setting third-annual Scots Day of Giving. … Meet the six art seniors whose work is on display in the Everett Gallery. … A couple of friends of the College discuss why they started an endowed scholarship to help Monmouth students.
On this week's 1853 Podcast: preview Monmouth’s third Scots Day of Giving. Monmouth alumnus Craig Anderson on his role as executive director of the Illinois High School Association. Sports Information Director Dan Nolan updates spring sports. #ItsGreatToBeAScot
Meet Laura Dulee, recipient of the prestigious Tom Johnson Scholarship; learn what makes the Accounting program one of the College’s top majors; and look back on a celebration of D3 Week at Monmouth.
Learn what 98% of members of Monmouth’s Class of 2018 is doing. … Preview of the upcoming production of “Oliver!” … And catch up on Fighting Scots spring sports. @MCFightingScots @WackerleCenter
“Light This Candle: The Campaign for Monmouth College” kicks off. … Greek Week a chance for Monmouth fraternities and sororities to show their community service. … A preview of the Donald B. McMullen Lecture in Biology -- which will be about the ecology of California fires. @MC_FSL @MCAlphaXiDelta
Preview of the Samuel M. Thompson Lecture; talk by Charles Courtney ’57 on philosophy and social justice; and Wendell Whiteman Memorial Lecture. And an interview with artist Sandra Williams.
Meet new Monmouth staff members Associate Director of Alumni Relations Rachel Evans and Assistant Director of Residence Life & Coordinator of First-Year Communities Tabitha Vick. Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships and explains how the spring sports teams are spending their spring break.
Sociology professor Judi Kessler previews the second Conference of Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, will be held April 12-13 at Monmouth College. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan reviews the Fighting Scots’ winter sports season.
Meet some of the folks in the VITA program, which prepares income tax returns free of charge for a lot of area residents. … Hear from the coaches whose Fighting Scots teams are competing for a Midwest Conference title this weekend: track and field coach Roger Haynes, men’s basketball coach Todd Skrivseth and women’s basketball coach Kyle Wilson.
Associate chaplain Jessica Hawkinson previews a Feb. 20 talk about food and faith. Professor emeritus of classics Tom Sienkewicz will preview his Fox Lecture, set for Feb. 18. … And Sports Information Director Dan Nolan brings the basketball postseason into focus and previews the Midwest Swimming and Diving conference Championships. @MCFightingScots @ScotsMHoops @ScotsWHoops @ScotsSwimDive
Assistant Director of Leadership Development Jake McLean, and Stockdale Fellows Alexis Brauer and Thomas Witty. … College chaplain Teri Ott discusses the weekly chapel service. .. Sports Information Director Dan Nolan on what the Fighting Scots men’s and women’s basketball teams need to do to prepare for the postseason. @TeriMcDowellOtt @MCFightingScots @ScotsTFXC @ScotsMHoops @ScotsWHoops
Rankin Brothers double feature: theater professor Doug Rankin previews the upcoming production of “The Wolves,” and College editor and historian Jeff Rankin discusses the winter edition of the Monmouth College Magazine. Sports Information Director Dan Nolan updates winter sports and peaks ahed to the spring season. @MCFightingScots @JeffRankin
Artist Elizabeth Folk discusses her show, “You Are A Monument,” on display in the Len G. Everett Gallery. … Political science professor Mike Nelson previews the Great Decisions series. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews a huge weekend of Scots basketball at Glennie Gymnasium. @MCFightingScots
Philosophy and religious studies professor Dan Ott previews Martin Luther King Jr. Day convocation and service activities; meet new volleyball coach Emily Thebeau; and Library Director Sarah Henderson talks about life at Hewes Library. @HewesLibrary @MCFightingScots @ScotsVball
In the 14th edition, meet the finalists of the 2018 Moot Court competition, and Sports Information Director Dan Nolan reviews the men's and women's swimming and diving teams, and the men's and women's basketball teams.
In the 13th edition: University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Dean Kim Kidwell, who delivered the third-annual Wiswell-Robeson Lecture. (3:57) Communication studies professor Robert Hinck discusses his research on Chinese and Russian media coverage of the U.S.-North Korean summit.(9:24) Monmouth Sports Information Director Dan Nolan brings us up to speed on what’s happening in Fighting Scots athletics.(16:25)
In this 12th edition, learn about the exciting plans of the Center for Civic and Social Change. (3:38) Meet with some of the folks working on the upcoming performance of the romantic-comedy “Almost, Maine.” (8:37) Football coach Chad Braun previews Saturday’s big matchup up at St. Norbert College. (14:50)
In 11th edition of the 1853 Podcast: Monmouth Emeritus Professor of Art Harlow Blum. There’s an exhibit of his work at the Buchanan Center for the Arts, celebrating Harlow’s six-decade career (3:26). 1996 Monmouth alumnus Bob Grim talks about the Do Good Institute he directs (9:49). Women’s lacrosse coach Elizabeth Demara on the role of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (15:03).
Students Emma Hildebrand and Joe Doner explain the new non-partisan political group, "The Discussion Group." (2:20) Theatre professor Doug Rankin previews the encore production of "The Pitchfork Disney." (8:53) Sports Information Director Dan Nolan updates happenings in fall and winter sports. (14:25)
History professor Michelle Damian previews the Scholars Academy at Monmouth College, which opens in summer 2019 to rising high school juniors and seniors (2:40). Art professor Stephanie Baugh discusses her striking show, "Objects and Experience," which is on display in the Len G. Everett Gallery (6:29). Men's soccer coach Kooten Johnson has his Fighting Scots in contention for a postseason berth (13:22).
Preview the of Theatre Department’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with theatre professor Todd Quick (9:00). Educational studies professor Michelle Simmons discusses Oct. 24 panel that will explore the acute shortage of teachers in rural schools (3:00). Meet the three new members of the M-Club Athletic Hall of Fame (17:12).
Preview of Homecoming 2018 with Director of Development and Alumni Engagement Hannah Maher (2:49). Communication instructor Chris Goble talks about WPFS’ plans for College Radio Day (10:20). Volleyball coach Kari Shimmin talks about a busy October for her Scots (15:43).
Philosophy and Religious Studies Professor Dan Ott explains how a grant from the Mellon Foundation will strengthen Monmouth’s liberal arts curriculum (3:02). Meet Associated Students of Monmouth College President Maggie Bruckner and Vice President Jeren Stewart (8:51). Jon Welty on cross country’s fast start (15:37).
Political science professor Andre Audette and anthropology professor Megan Hinrichsen talk about the Great Lectures series that kicks off all home football games this season (4:19). Art professor Stephanie Baugh explains why "Introduction to Liberal Arts" is a cornerstone of the Monmouth Experience (8:49). And Monmouth Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews Saturday's Monmouth-Macalester football game and updates other fall sports activities (15:12).
Meet Julia Oakson and Shannon Wilbourne, the inaugural William J. and Beverly Goldsborough Scholars (2:42). Classics professor Bob Simmons previews Classics Day Festival IV on September 29 (7:02). Women’s golf coach Ashley Sims discusses her team’s record-breaking start (15:24).
Educational studies professor Tammy La Prad previews a September 11 visit by young adults author Faith Harkey (3:10). Art professor Stephanie Baugh talks about “Altered States: Painting Myanmar in a Time of Transition” now on display in the Len G. Everett Gallery in Hewes Library (4:40). Theatre professor Vanessa Campagna and theatre major Amanda Grissom ’19 preview Fusion Fest V (6:30). Women’s soccer coach Nick Rizzo on his team’s 2-0 start (12:40).
Theatre professor Doug Rankin previews the 2018-19 Theatre season (4:38). Football coach Chad Braun evaluates his 2018, which kicks off the season Saturday at Wheaton College (12:10).
In the first edition of the 2018-19 school year, interim Dean of the Faculty and Vice President of Academic Affairs Mark Willhardt discusses Monmouth's new STEM majors in data science, engineering and neuroscience (2:46); Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews the fall sports season (13:58).
A look back on the 2017-18 school year’s highlights, successes, triumphs and championships with College Editor and Historian Jeff Rankin, and Sports Information Director Dan Nolan (4:00). And a preview of the summer edition of the Monmouth College Magazine (13:04).
Meet three of the seniors from the Global Public Health Triad who made history at this year’s Commencement ceremony (2:58). Sports Information Director Dan Nolan talks baseball and track & field (9:10). Learn about the Peace Corps Prep Program that will be starting next school year in the Educational Studies Department (15:06).
Min Jin Lee, critically acclaimed author and speaker at Monmouth's 161st Commencement, discusses her journey as a writer (3:08), Baseball coach Alan Betourne reviews his team’s record-setting season and prepares for the NCAA tournament (14:28)
Commencement information(1:39), COIL student editors Lily Guillen and Isaac Willis along with faculty adviser David Wright discuss the creative magazine’s 2018 edition (4:13) Fighting Scots Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews the Midwest Conference baseball tournament and track & field championships. (13:45).
Meet Chelsea Schupp -- she will be the first graduate of Monmouth’s Global Food Security Triad (3:24). Fighting Scots Sports Information Director Dan Nolan reviews spring sports as they wind down the regular season and look to the postseason (8:55). Anthony Adams talks about placing third in the nation in impromptu speaking (13:55).
A conversation with Mary Corrigan ’82, president of the Monmouth Alumni Board (2:55). Track & Field coach Roger Haynes ’82 looks toward the stretch run of the outdoor season (7:43). Title VI Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator Stephanie Kinkaid review’s Monmouth’s fourth-annual Take Back the Night (13:23).
Update on #ScotsDay18 (1:36). Art seniors discuss their show (4:27 & 16:06). Water polo coach Peter Ollis reviews his women's team’s record-setting season (10:40).
Meet this year’s Greek Man and Greek Woman of the Year — Thomas Burkhead and Mary Kate Luzzo (4:00). Sports Information Director Dan Nolan on how Mother Nature has been the Fighting Scots’ biggest foe this spring (8:00). Theater professor Vanessa Campagna previews the final theater production of the year, And Baby Makes Seven (13:55).
Senior Sarah Ellis on the Class of 2018’s Senior Class Gift (3:00). Pitcher Liz Hippen on her record-setting win and the softball team’s season (7:05). Meet Tia Van Hester — Monmouth’s new Director of Global Engagement (11:37).
Wackerle Career and Leadership Center Director Marnie Dugan discusses the First Destination Report on the Class of 2017 (2:21). Sports Information Director Dan Nolan takes a look at Fighting Scots spring sports (9:48). College Editor and Historian Jeff Rankin previews the 2018 spring issue of the Monmouth College Magazine (16:30).
Communication studies professor Josh Hawthorne discusses what his students learned from a “Fake News” class (2:02). Baseball coach Alan Betourne says the 2018 Scots will turn up the pressure on the bases (8:28). Curator of the Art Collections Mary Phillips discusses her works in the current faculty art show as well as looks back on her career at the College (15:17).
The Stockdale Fellows talk about their alternative spring break trip (2:02). Monmouth’s 11th NCAA track and field national champion, Dan Evers, and track and field coach Roger Haynes on what it takes to win a national title (7:22). Associate Chaplain Jessica Hawkinson explains why the Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth is the perfect experience for theologically curious high school students (13:40).
Artist Dusty Scott ’03 discusses his installation in the main concourse of the Huff Athletic Center (2:15). Softball coach John Goddard previews his 2018 Fighting Scots team (10:09). Hadley Smithhisler ’20 talks about being selected for the Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program (16:57).
Art professor Janis Wunderlich discusses how art is integrated into other majors (3:30). Men’s basketball coach Todd Skrivseth previews his team’s trip to the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament (9:50). Mathematics professor Michael Sostarecz discusses how Monmouth uses it’s mathematics laboratory (16:11).
A profile of Theatre set designer and artist Natalie Curtis (3:35). Men’s basketball coach Todd Skrivseth previews the Midwest Conference Men's Basketball Championships (10:16). Educational Studies students Rebecca Guinea, Morgan Holle and Katie Robertson discuss working in rural schools (16:56).
Theatre Professor Doug Rankin previews “The Pitchfork Disney,” which will be presented Feb. 22-25 at the Fusion Theatre (3:26). Swimming and diving coach Tom Burek looks ahead to the Midwest Conference Championships, which are Feb. 16-18 in Grinnell, Iowa (9:05). Music professor Tim Pahel discusses an upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall (14:13).
History professor Christine Myers and chemistry professor Audra Sostarecz discuss investigative forensics, Monmouth’s latest minor (4:50). Nationally ranked pole vaulter Dan Evers talks about his research with brown recluse spiders (11:30). and Michelle Holschuh Simmons previews the first summer of the Scholars Academy at Monmouth College (16:02).
Art professor Stephanie Baugh discusses the new exhibit in the Everett Gallery of Hewes Library (2:30). Tennis coach Brian Jordan previews the 2018 men’s tennis season, which opens Feb. 3 (8:05). Classics professor Bob Holschuh Simmons previews the 33rd-annual Bernice L. Fox Classics Lecture, which will be Feb. 19 (13:47).
Political science lecturer Robin Johnson discusses “Hope for the Heartland.” (4:05) Men’s basketball coach Todd Skrivseth previews the Fighting Scots’ regular-season stretch run. (11:29) Education studies professor Michelle Holschuh Simmons shares good news about the Midwest Journal for Undergraduate Research. (18:13)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Convocation keynote speaker Lecia Brooks of the Southern Poverty Law Center (3:42); Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews a big Saturday in Fighting Scots athletics (7:54); and Bota Yergaliyeva ’18 talks about life down on the Educational Garden and Market Farm (14:32).
Final episode of the 2017 fall semester: 2017 Monmouth graduate Barbara Pajor talks about how a Fulbright program will allow her to teach English in Brazil (3:19); Sports Information Director Dan Nolan reviews 2017 in Fighting Scots athletics (7:20); and Historian and Editor Jeff Rankin previews the 2018 spring issues of the Monmouth College Magazine and the 2018 Monmouth College Calendar (13:41).
Meet Monmouth’s 2017 Lincoln Laureate Diana Rubi (3:12); track and field coach Roger Haynes talks about the new indoor track in the Huff Athletic Center (9:36); and Wendi Bolon, associate professor and chair in the Department of Political Economy & Commerce, discusses an addition to a wall in the Heywood Wing of the Center for Science and Business (14:24).
Guests: Associate Director of the Monmouth Fund Abbie Markley previews the Advent Calendar, which goes live Dec. 1 (3:09); women’s lacrosse coach Izzie Demara looks ahead to the program’s second season (7:09); and a conversation with Wiswell-Robeson Lecturer Stacey Pellett and lecture founder Jeanne Gittings Robeson ’60 (12:49).
Guests: Eric Landrum ’85, president of Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society (3:26); men’s basketball coach Todd Skrivseth previews the 2017-18 season (8:06); and Assistant Director of Leadership Development Jake McLean discusses leadership opportunities for students (14:04).
Guests: Homecoming 2017 award winners (3:30); football coach Chad Braun sizes up this weekend’s conference championship game against St. Norbert College (8:57); and Ron Zank previews the upcoming Monmouth Theatre production of “Saving Toyland” (16:16).
Guests: Kappa Kappa Gamma President Madeline Neal talks about the Alpha chapter’s new house (4:09); women’s soccer coach Nick Rizzo previews the Midwest Conference Tournament (8:45); and meet the recent finalists who competed in Monmouth’s seventh-annual Moot Court competition (14:11).
Guests: Associate Director of Alumni Relations Katie Shipp ’13 previews Monmouth’s 92nd Homecoming Weekend (3:51); swim coach Tom Burek on the 2017-18 seasons for the men’s and women’s swim teams (9:45); and 1998 Monmouth alumna Dr. Jennifer Cameron discusses her cancer research (14:58).
Guests: Meet Penny “The Omelet Lady” McVey (3:44); women’s basketball coach Kyle Wilson previews the 2017-18 season (7:40); and learn about the Labyrinth built this summer behind the Presbyterian House from Reanna Shank ’21 and consultant Kelley Quinn (13:55).
Guests: Chemistry professor Brad Sturgeon explains why it’s a big deal MACTLAC is at Monmouth (4:04); football coach Chad Braun previews the Oct. 14 game against Illinois College (8:34); and sociology professor Jonathan Coley discusses an Oct. 17 talk about Heaven’s Gate (13:00).
Guests: Meet Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Laura Hutchinson, who talks about the advantages of serving at a residential liberal arts college (3:45); learn why Monmouth’s new men’s lacrosse coach, Chris Klaiber, thinks the Midwest is a great place for lacrosse to grow (10:00); and hear how Monmouth tartan runs throughout the family of Laura Cavanaugh ’86 and her daughter, Elizabeth Smith ’19 (14:26).
Guests: Student Amanda Grissom ’19, director of two one-act plays by Susan Glaspell that will be performed Oct. 5-8 at the Fusion Theatre; men’s soccer coach Kooten Johnson previews Saturday’s match against rival Knox (Ill.) College; and Educational Studies professors Michelle Holschuh Simmons and Tammy LaPrad preview an Oct. 4 forum that will discuss the future of public education.
Guests: Monmouth’s new Presbyterian Scholars -- Allie Meyers, Courtney Ouart, Elizabeth Riedesel and Alyssa Whitacre; women’s soccer coach Nick Rizzo; and Wackerle Career and Leadership Center Director Marnie Dugan ’95.
Guests: Art professor Stephanie Baugh discusses the College’ thoughtful “Introduction to Liberal Arts” class; volleyball coach Kari Shimmin discusses her 2017 team; and Associated Students of Monmouth College President Javier Abredo ’18 of Chicago talks about student government and residence life.
Guests: Theater professors Vanessa Campagna Ron Zank preview Fusion Fest IV, which will be held Sept. 9; cross country coach Jon Welty ’12 on his teams’ seasons; and Melissa Scholes Young ’97 on her debut novel, “Flood.”
Three members of Monmouth’s sororities and Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Involvement and Service Max Seisser ’15 discuss the advantages of Greek life at Monmouth; football coach Chad Braun previews the upcoming season; and artist Preston Jackson of Peoria, Ill., discusses his exhibit in the Len G. Everett Gallery of the Hewes Library.