Behind the Bearcat: Recent Episodes
Northwest MO State University Career Services
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline reveal the stories behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University.
This is the audio version of the final episode of Behind the Bearcat, While you can listen to it we HIGHLY recommend you check out the YouTube video to get the full effect. You can find the video episode at https://youtu.be/cmjWpAQrwEsThis week Hannah and Travis look back on the past six seasons of the Behind the Bearcat podcast and talk about why the podcast is ending and what is coming up for video content from Career Services in the future. Make sure to subscribe to the Career Services YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@nwcareerservices to see all the exciting stuff we have planned!Videos with clips in this episode:03:27:18 - S1E1: Meet the Hosts (https://youtu.be/Kt1QnL5Mcu8)07:27:24 - S1E5: Pat Immel (https://youtu.be/dkVjyjlgAow)09:47:12 - S2E27: Jeremy Waldeier (https://youtu.be/-6TO7ielgks)11:25:28 - S4E4: Dr. Mark Corson (https://youtu.be/OFOtl293Eww)13:55:28 - S1E19: Andrew Wegley (https://youtu.be/8EXoaDF7nkc)16:23:28 - S2E8: Tracey Steele (https://youtu.be/7wCPh8fkpK4)17:34:28 - S4E3: Dr. Ashley Davis Black (https://youtu.be/L1-Fca-xWpg)20:03:23 - S4E22: Dr. Shelley Riley (https://youtu.be/nXL6Ll6WhA8)21:13:04 - S2E36: Dr. Clarence Green (https://youtu.be/T-mQx75iKCo)25:50:03 - S4E18: Will Murphy (https://youtu.be/R_Qme9xoFhY)29:31:20 - S2E12: Courtney Rowe (https://youtu.be/SRi9E--qEcI)32:59:01 - S1E26: Season One Clip Show (https://youtu.be/Hb48bVYVkF8)
It's the season 6 finale! This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Elise Hepworth, Northwest Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences about her career journey, teaching novice learners of all ages, and her thoughts on leadership. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Hayston Wilson, a Northwest alumni and co-owner of Halelujah Counseling in Maryville, MO about his career journey, tips for maintaining mental health, and the power of the cold call. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Dr. Jennifer Wall, professor of Math and Statistics, about her journey as an educator, the beauty in math, and her advice for success. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Kristen Neeley, Director of the Career Development Center at Missouri Western State University, about her career and academic journey at Northwest and MoWest, what Career Development looks like on the MoWest campus, and her advice for career success. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Brian Hesse, Professor of Political Science at Northwest, about how international travel changed his life, how he found Northwest, and his advice for students and life. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This week Hannah and Travis chat with International Student Success and Outreach Coordinator, Mahammad "Mo" Hajiyev, about the the work he does for international students at Northwest, the challenges international students face, and his advice to be successful. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator, Hadley Douglas, about the transition from student to employee, her role at Northwest, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
It's the mid-season finale! This week Hannah and Travis talk with University Police Chief Amanda Cullin about her unique career journey, being a woman in law enforcement, and her advice to be successful Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This week Travis and Hannah talk with AVP of Student Affairs, Dr. Kori Hoffmann, about his journey from teacher to Northwest, his advice for students, and his thoughts on leadership. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Christian Dixon, Annual Giving Specialist, about his many jobs at Northwest, his advice for students, and his academic journey. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Kaylin LaMaster, Executive Assistant to the VP of Finance and Admin and Finance and Contract Systems Specialist, about her time as a PBL Intern, transitioning from a student worker to a full-time employee, and her advice to students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Alumni Relations & Communications Specialist, Elizabeth Cline about her time as a Career Ambassador, her career journey, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
This week Travis and Hannah talk with new Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Britain Bray, about graduating during the pandemic, becoming a professor, and her advice for job seekers and art students. Check out her work on her website https://www.britainbray.com/. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Northwest Assistant Vice President of Title IX and Equity, Dr. Stephanie Krauth about her career journey in higher education and student affairs, what Title IX is, and her advice to students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Behind the Bearcat is back for season 6! This week we talk with the newest member of the Career Services team, Linda Standerford, about her extensive career journey, how she came back to Northwest, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This week Hannah and Travis wrap up season 5 with the 11th president of Northwest, Dr. Lance Tatum. Dr. Tatum talks about how he went from wanting to be a professional baseball player to university administrator, how he came to Northwest, and his vision for Northwest moving forward. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Monica McCollough, owner of Therapeutic Massage of Maryville and Adjunct professor in the School of Agricultural Sciences, about her career journey, tips for anyone wanting to start a business, and what she is observing working with college students at Northwest. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Hannah and Travis welcome Dr. Jessica Gracey, Chair of the Northwest Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Political Science, to the podcast to talk about she got involved in politics through a campus organization, waiting tables through grad school, and how she became chair of the department. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics, Kelli Wilmes, about her journey to Northwest, what dietetians actually do, and some of the profession-based learning they are doing in the program. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Hannah and Travis welcome Dr. Bronson Herrera, Assistant Professor of Political Science, to the podcast to talk about what Political Science actually is, how his mentor changed his life, and how he came to Northwest Missouri State University. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Travis and Hannah talk to Northwest Assistant Directior of Wellness Services, Judy Frueh, about her career journey to Northwest, going back to school as an adult learner, and her advice for students to stay healthy. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Career Ambassador, and former PBL Intern, Jana DeVaul, about her high school experience with Skills USA, her future plans as a teacher and educator, and her thoughts on the effects of COVID on her generation. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Northwest Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Shay Malone about her journey from dancer to higher education, what the Northwest Diversity and Inclusion office does for the Northwest community, and how we can all be more accepting and inclusive. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Hannah and Travis talk with KXCV-KRNW Radio Station Manager and voice of the Bearcats, John Coffey about how he became station manager at KXCV-KRNW, tips for students who want to do sports broadcasting, and some of his favorite memories from covering Bearcat sports. Learn more about KXCV-KRNW on their website at kxcv.org. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Alexander Zimmerman (AKA Zim), art lecturer in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, about his artistic journey, his thoughts on the value of the arts in education, and his work and artistic process. Find Zim on TikTok at thezim, on Instagram at _thezim, on YouTube and Twitch at thezimvideo, and on his personal website at thezim.com. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Travis and Hannah chat with senior Accounting Major, Jackson Weddle about how he fell into hosting TV shows on KNWT, founding Cats in Blazers, and the importance of networking and putting yourself out there. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Northwest Assistant Professor of Communication, Adam Whiteside about discovering Advertising was not the path for him, his research in relationships, dating, and masculinity, and how attending a conference landed him a job at Northwest. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Northwest Assistant Professor of Geography, Dr. Jesse Lane, about teaching at both the high school and college level, how he became an academic, and his advice for college students and future educators. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Behind the Bearcat is back for season 5! This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Multimedia Specialist, Lauren Adams, about her journey from Northwest student to staff member, her favorite events on campus, and her advice for media students. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
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 things they get to do to help market Northwest Athletics. Remember to subscribe for more episodes and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
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 subscribe for more episodes and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
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 for other students. Remember to subscribe for more episodes and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
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 leadership style. Remember to subscribe for more episodes and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Northwest Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Luke Campbell, about his academic journey, why he loves the study of Political Science, and what he hopes students gain from higher education. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest University Seminar Director and Senior Instructor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Brian Swink, about his Northwest journey, how he transitioned from elementary school teacher to college instructor, and what he does as the Director of the Northwest University Seminar program. Check out the video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/4GhXIgVACTs to see the pictures. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Freshman Career Ambassador and Northwest Bio-Psych major, Gursheen Sood, about how she found Northwest, her future career goals, and her advice for incoming international students. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Freshman English Ed major and Career Ambassador, Olivia Parker about her first year in college (so far), how she became friends with students from all over the world, and what advice she has for incoming students. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Jeff Bradley, Senior Instructor in the Northwest Department of Natural Sciences, about his 33 years as a professor at Northwest, some of the cool things they are doing in Natural Sciences, and his advice for students. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences, Dr. Shelley Riley, about her journey into Chemistry, moving from pharmaceuticals to teaching, and her plans after retirement. Plus, Hannah drops a shocking bit of information that rocks Travis to his core. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Department of Fine and Performing Arts Assistant Professor of percussion and Music Theory, Dr. Caleb Pickering, about his musical education and journey to Northwest, how competitive music jobs are, and the importance of a music education in 2023. Learn more about Dr. Pickering at https://www.calebpickering.com/. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with the chair of the Northwest department of Language, Literature, and Writing and Associate Professor, Dr. Robin Gallaher, about her academic journey, the difference between being a member of the faculty and being a department chair, and her writing advice for students. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Kansas City Continuing Professional Education Director and Regional Director of the Missouri Small Business Development Center, Rebecca Lobina, about her position at Northwest, how the SBDC helps small businesses, and her own history of side hussles and entrepreneurship. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah FINALLY talk with the man, the myth, the legend, Wells Hall Television and Video Engineer, Will Murphy, the most name-dropped person in the history of the podcast. He tells us about how he found Northwest, his journey as a student and teacher, and how sometimes the best things start out as medium bad ideas. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with senior Ag Business and Animal Science major (and new Career Ambassador), Ivy Bailey, about how she found Northwest, getting an internship without even applying, and what she wants to do after graduation. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah welcome our first return guest, Career Services Specialist Grace Stephens, who talks about the transition from student intern to full-time staff member, her future plans, and what it is like to supervise students who are about the same age as she is. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Elyssa Ford, Director of the Northwest Honors Program and Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Science, about her academic journey to Northwest, the process to get a Masters and PhD in history, and how she got into teaching. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Dr. Matt Walker, Director of the School of Communication and Mass Media at Northwest, about his academic journey, how he became the Director of the School, and how he became the name reader at the Northwest commencement ceremonies. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
The week Hannah and Travis talk with Chase Moyer, a Java Developer at Yellow and CSIS alum, about transferring into Northwest, adjusting to work from home during and post-COVID, and his advice for students. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with new Career Services Coordinator, Kristin Little, about growing up with a Northwest faculty member for a parent, her experiences in Admissions, and how she made her way into the Career Services office. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Tamera (Tammi) Grow, Director of Northwest Admissions-Operations, about how she got to Northwest, what they do on the processing side of Admissions, and what they look for in both student and full-time staff members. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah chat with University Events Scheduling Coordinator, Mark Hendrix, about how he came to Northwest, what he looks for in student employees and his side hussle as a wedding officiant and party DJ. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Interim Executive Assistant to the President/Administrative Coordinator for Student Affairs, Jacob Wood, about how he came to be a Bearcat, his many positions at Northwest, and why networking has been such a big key to his success. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Career Ambassador and Computer Science major, Huzzein Adebiyi about his journey to Northwest, becoming a Computer Science major, and how he came to work in the Career Services office. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Dr. Brett Chloupek, Associate Professor in the Northwest Department of History, Humanities and Social Science, about his background in computer science, how he discovered geography, and his journey to Northwest. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Student Success, Dr. Allison Hoffmann, about her journey from the University of Kansas to Northwest, her time as a corporate trainer, and the transition from faculty to administration. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Diana Linville, Senior Instructor in the School of COmputer Science and Information Systems, about her career at Northwest as both a staff and faculty member, why she decided to study computer science, and why networking is important for college students. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Mark Corson, Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences, about his long military career, discovering his academic niche, and how the Emergency and Disaster Management program came to be at Northwest. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Dr. Ashley Davis Black, Associate Professor in the Department of Language, Literature, and Writing, about her journey as an educator, teaching in the current climate, and how she got to Northwest Missouri State University. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Kyle Miller, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication and Mass Media, about his journey to a PhD in Journalism, the skills students need to succeed in the media industry, and how he found his way to the Northwest campus (twice). Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
Behind the Bearcat is back for Season 4! This week Hannah and Travis talk about all the changes in the Career Services office since the end of last season, what they did over the summer, and the plans for season 4 of the podcast. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the podcast at https://www.podpage.com/behind-the-bearcat/.
It’s the final episode of season 3! This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Matt Baker, about being a pilot, how Student Affairs coped with COVID, and his career journey from Res Life Hall Director to VP. emember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Career Ambassador and Early Childhood major, Karinne Howell, about being a freshman at Northwest, why she chose her major and what advice she has for fellow students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Amy Gessert, Executive Director of the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce, about overcoming hardships, her journey to Chamber work, and ways students and community members can get involved. You can contact Amy at director@maryvillechamber.com. Remember to subscribe for more and learn about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Associate Professor of Psychology at Northwest, Dr. Keely Cline, about changing her major from Education to Developmental Psychology, her educational and career journey, and her advice for college students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Ryan Talkington, about how he found his passion for Ag, changing majors late in his college career, and why Northwest is such a special place. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Career Ambassador and Pre-Engineering student, Guilhereme Tonini Aranega, about adapting to Midwestern weather, learning English and coming to school in America, and why he thinks students should visit us in the Career Services office. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Nodaway County Economic Development Executive Director, Josh McKim, about his career journey, how Nodaway County small businesses survived and thrived during COVID and what he likes best about working in economic development. Find NCED on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NodawayCountyEDC. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest alumni and Senior Safety and Environmental Specialist at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, Ryan Sanders, about being a recent graduate in Emergency Disaster Management, the value of Missouri HOPE and how he fell in love with the amusement industry. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Career Ambassador and senior Agriculture Business major, Lexi Lyon, about how she found Northwest and the CA position, what she plans to do after graduation and her advice for younger students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with double Bearcat and Instructor in the School of Communication and Mass Media, Adam Bochart about discovering a love for media in college, doing freelance work and the awesome stuff going on in Wells Hall. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Maryville native and Northwest Graphic Designer, Bryan Nigh, about going to art school in Chicago, working in Reality TV and animation and the value of learning on the fly. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Junior Digital Media major (and Career Ambassador), Martina Pascuzzo, about how she came to Northwest from Argentina, her many campus jobs and why it is important to be open to learning about others. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Instructor in the Northwest School of Agriculture, Matt Bax, about how a football camp helped him choose the school, teaching both High School and College Agriculture classes and why it is important to always be open to learning. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Energy and Sustainability Manager, Troy Brady, about growing up at Northwest, working I the trades and how he sees Northwest becoming more sustainable in the future. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Sophomore International Business major and Career Ambassador, Natalia Martinez, about how she found Northwest, working with SAC, and we advice for resumes and cover letters for college students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Bearcat alum, Dr. Adrian James, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Management at Park University about working in higher education, how her career journey took her to the Middle East and what an Associate Dean does. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Senior Coordinator of Diversity, Jessie Peter, about what drew her to diversity work, what she does at Northwest and adapting to the weather of the midwest. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Assistant Library Director/Access Services, Terra Feick, about creating her own internship, working in the library and what she looks for in a student employee. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Co-Founder and CEO of Peep Connect, Valentine Osakwe, about founding a company, coming to study in the US and what he looks for when he hires. Find Val on Twitter at @valoderah and Peep Connect at @ConnectPeep. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, Veronica Watkins, about her journey as an artist, what inspires her work and the vital skills art students learn. Learn more about Veronica's work on her Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/vlwatkinspottery/. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with new Northwest Career Services Specialist, Casey Wenstrand, about 4H, his journey to Northwest and recently going the Career Services office. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Alumni and current Director of Development and Public Relations at Bidwell Riverside Center, Alison Hanner, about her multiple internships in college, being picky while searching for a job and working for a non-profit. Check out the music video mentioned in the episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97iAa_XavFw. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media Senior Instructor, Jacquie Lamer, about her amazing career journey, how she ended up teaching at Northwest and the We Gotchya group’s roots and accomplishments. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Senior PR major and current Career Services Event Coordinator Intern, Grace Stephens, about how came to work in Career Services, the advantages of going to a rural high school and why getting involved on campus is a big deal. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Junior Sports Media Major, Corbin Smith, about being a student athlete, what it’s like to work at the Northwest Missourian, and how he deals with both positive and negative comments on his writing related to race at Northwest. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Northwest Coordinator of Systems and Processes and new Director of esports, Paul Bennett, about what esports are, living where you work and the rewards of working in student affairs. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media Instructor, Dr. Kylie Wilson, about getting hired during a pandemic, how her love of talking lead to a PHD, and how putting ranch on everything makes her a true midwesterner. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah chat with the new Career Services Graduate Assistant, Taina Dias, about being an international student from Brazil, why she loves the midwest and how networking has been a huge part of her life in America. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Technical Operations Manager at Disney and Northwest alumni, Mike Patterson, about following a girl to Northwest, working with big names like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Marvel and his current gig at one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with the new Assistant Director of Career Services, Kat Falke, about being a first-generation college Student, her many positions at Northwest and what she is looking forward to in her new new role with us. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Behind the Bearcat is back for Season 3! This week Hannah and Travis talk about the multitude of changes in the Northwest Career Services office since the end of Season 2 and what they are planning for the year ahead. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the video podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
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 to cultivate campus community and what the heck a VP of Culture is.
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 school director and his advice for students thinking about their futures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 project at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/media/news/2020/10/06Theis-Scottmural.htm
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 at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfnTwawjmnMm3QO-A9K4Zog.
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.
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 yourself.
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.
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.
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 in Higher Education.
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
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.
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 life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week Travis and Hannah talk with December 2019 graduate, Grace Niemeyer, about finding a job during COVID, freelancing and study abroad in Ireland.
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.
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 Northwest.
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. https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week Travis is working from home and takes a look back on Season One of Behind the Bearcat and tells you our plans for Season Two.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Asma Hassan, Executive President of Northwest Student Senate, about preparing for law school, the pressures of being a first-generation college student and being bold and present.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Dr. Peter Adam, Assistant Professor in the Northwest Department of Natural Sciences, about scientific research, being successful in difficult classes and his involvement in the Missouri Hope exercise each year.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Bob Machovsky, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, about what alumni relations does, being in a doctoral program and what makes Northwest such an amazing place.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Tye Parsons, Grants Coordinator for Northwest about the value of writing, being an adult graduate student and working in local and regional government.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Jesse Reed, Career Ambassador, Speaking Bearcat and president of the Cyber Defense Club about what a Career Ambassador actually does, interning at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the value of reaching out as a younger student.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Tubias Johnson, president of the Northwest Black Student Union, about TRIO and Student Support Services, being a first generation college student and the importance of self-care in 2020.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Andrew Wegley, Managing Editor at the Northwest Missourian, about being fired from a part-time job, sports storytelling and being a master of Twitter. Check out Andrew’s work for the Northwest Missourian online at https://www.nwmissourinews.com/users/profile/andrewwegley/ and follow him on Twitter at @andrewwegley.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Dr. Rick Toomey, Associate Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Natural Sciences, about the culture shock of moving from the east coast to the Midwest, the power of failure and helping students be successful.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Carolyn Johnson, a Research Librarian – Outreach for B.D. Owens Library, about making customers smile, information science and some of the unique programming in the library.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Jason Offutt, Senior Instructor in the School of Communication and Mass Media and Author, about learning to listen versus simply hearing, how deadlines made him a better writer and the process of getting your writing published. Make sure to learn more about Jason’s work on his website http://www.jasonoffutt.com/home/.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Career Services Graduate Assistant, Mondesi Gutierrez, about coming to Northwest from California, being a student athlete and the differences between undergraduate and graduate level coursework and work responsibilities.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk to Steven Chappell, Director of Northwest Student Media and Instructor in the Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media, about his lifelong love of journalism, the award winning student newspaper and yearbook at Northwest and Knacktive.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Dr. Joy Daggs, Associate Professor in the Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media, about her academic journey, the importance of words and doing a faculty externship at Harley-Davidson.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Lily White, Executive Director of the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce, about what a Chamber of Commerce does, learning to love government and the accuracy of Parks and Rec.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Alex Kirt, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication and Mass Media, about being a traveling musician, not allowing your dreams to become fall back plans and keeping an open mind.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Brian Swafford, Northwest Director of Forensics and Senior Instructor in the School of Communication and Mass Media, about winning more than 40 national championships, being honest with yourself and the path revealing itself.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Adam Gonzales, Coordinator of Diversity & Inclusion about his journey in the catholic seminary, a lifelong draw to teaching and the importance of sharing your story with others. Check out Adam's Northwest Connections podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/264615
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Lucy Hilliard, Graduate Assistant in the Northwest International Involvement Center about working as a graduate student, the power of asking questions and not letting anything stand in the way of your dreams.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Egon Heidendal, Assistant Vice President of Northwest Institutional Research and Effectiveness about studying abroad in the US and the value of being a social person.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Northwest Senior Instructor of Language, Literature and Writing, Stancy Bond about how she made the journey from Mississippi to Northwest, being an adult college student and the importance of internships.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Northwest Professor of Fine and Performing Arts, Pat Immel about managing a KFC and the importance of finding your "one thing" and saying no.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Northwest Senior Multimedia Specialist, Todd Weddle about the value of student media and how being second choice has helped his career path.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Northwest Communication Manager, Mark Hornickel about the newspaper industry from paperboy to reporter and the value of continual career growth.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Northwest Director of Partnerships and Placement, Jill Brown about how she came to Northwest and advice she has for students who are job searching and networking.
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we introduce ourselves and talk about our own paths to becoming Bearcats.