Wabash On My Mind: Recent Episodes
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Each week we bring you the best stories from around the Wabash community. From professors and alumni, to coaches, administrators, and current students, the podcast format allows for longer, more in-depth, open discussion about the issues surrounding Wabash College. Verging on inspirational, it’s our job to find, and sometimes uncover, the amazing stories that surface from individuals whose lives have been positively enriched from being at Wabash.
This episode features this year's Commencement speakers from the class of 2026, Precious Ainabor and Quinn Sholar, as they reflect on their favorite Wabash memories, progress on their speeches, and senior advice for their freshmen selves (Episode 405).
This episode features members of the cast and crew of the Spring 2026 Wabash Theater production titled And You Will Stand on Windswept Beaches..., a devised piece adapted from a short story of the same title by Owen Booth (Episode 404).
This episode features Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Peeples, discussing his observations of the caliber of Wabash men, servant leadership, and the D3 difference (Episode 403).
This episode features Managing Editor for student newspaper The Bachelor, Nathan Ellenberger '26, discussing his multi-issue series covering campus usage, incorporation, and climate around artificial intelligence at Wabash (Episode 402).
This episode features the 21st Haines Lecturer in Biochemistry, Jason Kwon '11, discussing the impact of artificial intelligence on his scientific work, the evolving optimization problem of work-life balance, and memories of Wabash weekends at the TKE house (Episode 401).
This episode features four newly tenured faculty of the college, Eric Dunaway, Matthew Gorey, Joe Scanlon '03, and Julian Whitney, discussing the environments that shaped them, memorable classroom moments, and what earning tenure means for each of them personally (Episode 400).
This episode features student presenters on-location at this year's Celebration of Student Research, broaching a broad range of disciplines from computational chemistry, social rejection, Joe Rogan, and autonomous robots (Episode 399).
This episode features Rich Brooks '26, Sawyer Stuckey '26, and Benjamin Weaver '26, recipients of the 2025 Kenneth Rhys Rudolph Memorial Fund for European summer study abroad. The three students discuss their travels to Germany, Ireland, and the Czech Republic, and the advice they would give to others aspiring to study abroad (Episode 398).
This episode features three seniors from the Wabash College Video Network's live broadcast crew, Myles Bernat '26, Kean Chen '26, and Braiden Foster '26, discussing their experience after just completing oral comprehensive exams, the value-add of fraternity life, and learning while live on-air (Episode 397).
Our first episode of the new year features attendees at the 2025 Big Bash Alumni Reunion weekend last June, in advance of the 2026 event scheduled from June 5th through June 7th in the summer of 2026 (Episode 396).
This episode features sports writer at aggregator site FanSided.com, Jaleel Grandberry '19, discussing his best Wabash memory, following his own commencement advice, and the experience of what it was like presenting at the front of Baxter 101 (Episode 395).
This episode features senior Duke Phan '26, discussing his project of making direct phone call connections with the Wabash alumni network, the challenge of studying internationally, and his gratitude for the many mentors he has enjoyed at Wabash (Episode 394).
This episode features collaborative partners in color dye chemistry, Dr. Laura Wysocki and Dr. Luke Lavis, as they discuss motivations for choosing to specialize in chemistry, Luke's experience with the Janelia Research campus, and how they became friends in graduate school (Episode 393).
This episode features Presidential Distinguished Speaker and Afghanistan's Ambassador to Sri Lanka Ashraf Haidari '01, discussing his personal history as an internally displaced Afghan, his favorite professors and spots on campus, and working through the nature of human suffering as a struggling student (Episode 392).
This episode features Professor of Theater, current Chair of the Music Department, and the 45th LaFollette Lecturer, Prof. Michael Abbott '85, discussing cuts from The Last Mixtape (the title of his lecture), the stylistic and tonal range of Aretha Franklin, and on coming full circle as an artist (Episode 391).
This episode features Professor of Chemistry Emeritus, Dr. John Zimmerman H'67, discussing his introduction of technology to the Wabash classroom, his many travels abroad, and a lack of wistfulness on the lost art of developing film (Episode 390).
This episode features middle school teacher Ike Homburg ’12, as he discusses the bond of campus unique to Wabash, his success in sending so many finalists to National History Day, and his unexpected tournament wins while throwing disc (Episode 389).
This episode features members of the cast and crew of the Spring 2025 Wabash Theater production titled Thin Walls, a devised piece created within the classroom, workshopped during its Wabash run, and revised over the summer ahead of its international debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Episode 388).
This episode features Coach Jake Gilbert ’98, the Little Giants’ new head football coach. Coach Gilbert discusses his advice for freshmen in the first two weeks, a preliminary rundown of potential starters, and what makes for a great Saturday morning (Episode 387).
This episode features Dr. Jeremy Hartnett ’96, Professor of Classics and this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Hartnett discusses growing into and beyond the mantle of the Wabash Classics Department, sharing a meal as sharing knowledge, and showing the students the actually existing Roman people (Episode 386).
This episode features Associate Professor of German at the end of his tenure as Dean of Students, Dr. Greg Redding, as he reflects on becoming a one-year dean for six years, expanding access to wellness and mental health resources, and the “karmic” moments of serving his alma mater from an administrator’s point of view (Episode 385).
This episode features long-standing Professor of Economics Dr. Frank Howland on the eve of his retirement from the College, discussing his career path and tenure that lead him to revitalize the department, develop new courses of study, and foster a new major across his 37 years at Wabash (Episode 384).
This episode features this year’s Commencement speakers from the class of 2025, Luis Rivera and Logan Weilbaker, as they reflect on their academic achievements, progress on their speeches, and what it feels like to carry the burden of saying “goodbye” (Episode 383).
This episode features Lacrosse attackman Quinn Fitzgerald, Wabash class of 2026, discussing the particular skills needed to serve in his position on the field, his unique entry into the sport, and leaving a legacy for future Little Giant Lacrosse players (Episode 382).
This episode features professor of Mathematics & Computer Science, Dr. Chad Westphal, discussing his shift from skateboarding to applied math, the usefulness of empathy in the classroom, and the department’s first year connecting Wabash students in collaboration with Purdue’s National Data Mine Network (Episode 381).
This episode features senior Logan Weilbaker ’25, whose senior project entailed directing Wabash Theater’s winter season mainstage production of 12 Angry Men. Alongside cast member and WOMM co-producer Adam Phipps ’11, Logan discusses running a “hard ask” in five weeks, directing his former director professor Michael Abbott ’85, and what it takes to set up an immersive theatrical experience (Episode 380).
This episode features student researchers Evan Baldwin ’26, Luis Sanchez ’25, and Elijah Wetzel ’27, each of whom presented at this year’s Celebration of Student Research. Their research hails from a broad range of disciplines: seeking equity in disability, sensing patterns in constitutional religious freedom clauses, and measuring dark matter wake forces (Episode 379).
This episode features alumnus coach and two student athletes of the Little Giants baseball team on an immersion learning trip to the Dominican Republic, recalling the 90-mile-per-hour fastballs in neighborhood ballparks, giving an old glove to a young player, and some reflections on humility in view of how others play the game (Episode 378).
This episode features three student participants in Thanksgiving Break immersion learning in Costa Rica, recalling the cultural surprises of seeing research topics in-person, fresh fruit every morning, and the bonding experience inherent to travel abroad (Episode 377).
This episode features the Lloyd B. Howell Professor of Chemistry at Wabash, Dr. Lon Porter, as he discusses his role as facilitator of the annual Celebration of Student Research, as the faculty advisor to the Wabash Dork Club, and his 2016 receipt of the McClain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award (Episode 376).
This episode features two seniors with a variety of experiences in the art of deliberation, Andrew Dever ’25 and Jacob Weber ’25, discussing their Moot Court records, the Wabash Democracy and Public Discourse initiative, and traveling to Athens to participate in a forum on democracy (Episode 375).
Our final episode of the year features attendees at the 2024 Big Bash Alumni Reunion weekend last June, in advance of the 2025 event scheduled from June 6th through June 8th in the summer of 2025 (Episode 374).
This episode features Lewis Dellinger ’25, Ethan Hendricks ’25, and Oscar Jacome Huesca ’25, recipients of this year’s Kenneth Rhys Rudolph Memorial Scholarship for European summer study abroad. The three students discuss their travels to Italy, Ireland, and Austria, and the advice they would give to others aspiring to study abroad (Episode 373).
This episode features Dr. Bob ’77 and his wife Lea Anne Einterz, co-founders of AMPATH, a global health network that seeks to improve the health of the Kenyan population and prevent the spread of HIV in the region. Rich and the pair discuss the tough trials of trailblazing, the raising of their children around the Kenyan culture, and how the power of one relationship can be foundational for an entire program (Episode 372).
This episode features Dr. Crystal Benedicks, the 44th LaFollette Lecturer, discussing her study of the Spasmodics, balancing the teaching and researching of writing, and how to craft an English Department course (Episode 371).
This episode features Chancellor's Professor of Radiology, Pediatrics, Medical Education, Philosophy, Liberal Arts, Philanthropy, and Medical Humanities and Health Studies at Indiana University, Dr. Richard Gunderman ’83, discussing how to create thin spaces, why he chose a career in radiology, and many words of wisdom (Episode 370).
This episode features senior member of the Little Giants Swimming and Diving team Connor Craig ’25 and Head Coach Will Bernhardt, discussing what they like to see on the pool deck during a meet, the status of the team this season, and their unlikely meeting sixteen years prior (Episode 369).
This episode features philanthropists and deeply-connected leaders of the newly-formed Wabash Women’s Collective, as they share their first impressions of Wabash from their past, their motivation for helping Wabash men, and how to assume a mantle of philanthropic vision and execution (Episode 368).
This episode features the two co-chairs of the recently wrapped Giant Steps capital campaign for Wabash College, Paul and Betty Woolls, Wabash alumnus and honorary alumnae of the class of 1975, discussing viticultural pursuits, acclimating to their own college experiences, and how they met (Episode 367).
This episode features a preview of Little Giants Cross Country and Soccer teams ahead of the 2024 Fall sports season. Student athletes Will Neubauer ’25, Brayden Curnutt ’25, and Justin Santiago ’25 discuss what they wished casual fans knew about the pre-season grind for the Redpack, and midfielder Bryce Kinnaman ’27 discusses the lack of restrictions present in the Beautiful Game (Episode 366).
This episode features two long-serving medical physicians now entering retirement from their careers at Wabash and beyond, Dr. Scott Douglas ’84 and Dr. John Roberts ’83, as they discuss the entire community’s COVID response, favorite Wabash men and memories, and the fading away of the multi-generational hometown doctor (Episode 365).
This episode features Dr. Jennifer Abbott, Professor of Rhetoric and this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Abbott discusses navigating a digital revision to her textbook, teaching on hard topics and the news, and shifting from hating to loving teaching as a career (Episode 364).
Our final episode of the season features attendees at the 2023 Big Bash Alumni Reunion weekend last June, in advance of the 2024 event scheduled from May 31st through June 2nd this summer (Episode 363).
This episode features this year’s Commencement speakers from the class of 2024, Liam Grennon and Benjamin Sampsell, as they discuss their anticipation ahead of the speeches, belonging at Wabash, and reminiscing on their most important lessons learned at Wabash (Episode 362).
This episode features the unique perspective of two freshmen students in their second semester, Hutcheson Norris ’27 and Bawibawi Thang ’27, as they discuss adjusting to the academic rigor, social realities, and particular traditions of Wabash College (Episode 361).
This episode features the head coach and three students of the Little Giants Soccer squad following their international competition and immersion learning in Nice, France, recalling the cultural surprises of public transit, multiple languages, and the prevalence of smoking abroad (Episode 360).
This episode features senior forward for Little Giants Basketball Ahmoni Jones, Wabash class of 2024, discussing his struggle in the first year, the impact of the Malcolm X Institute on his sense of belonging, and overcoming the fear in leadership (Episode 359).
This episode features two founding professors and two student participants in a course featuring Spring Break travel ahead of the journey to the European Union, anticipating language barriers, primary source research, and other hidden benefits to immersion learning (Episode 358).
This episode features student presenters on-location at this year’s Celebration of Student Research, broaching a broad range of disciplines from financial remittance patterns, food insecurity, Ghostbusters, and custom rocketry (Episode 357).
This episode features the professor and two students of the Governing at Wabash political science course, tracing the history of decision-making at the College over key traditions like mandatory Chapel and the recurring debate over co-education (Episode 356).
This episode features the current live broadcast director for the Wabash College Video Network, Don Silas ’24, discussing his reflection on senior comps, what it takes to produce a live broadcast, and his extensive internship work in Appalachia (Episode 355).
This episode features partners of Wabash’s Global Health Initiative based out of Peru during a visit to campus, discussing their observations about Wabash students, how the partnership began, and their hopes to expand the program in the years to come (Episode 354).
This episode features Angelo Pizzo, the screenwriter behind the classic sports film Hoosiers, as he describes growing up in Bloomington, accidentally becoming a filmmaker, making a director’s cut, and what he loves about basketball (Episode 353).
This episode features entertainment and intellectual property lawyer Robert Meitus ’88, discussing his earning the Lilly Scholarship to attend Wabash, his musical ventures out-of-state, and his return to Indiana with wife and singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer (Episode 352).
This episode features Dr. Derek Nelson, the 43rd LaFollette Lecturer, discussing the relationship between woodworking and theology and a funny thing about productivity (Episode 351).
This episode features Ethan Brown ’24, Jesus Monrroy ’24, and Calvin Pawlowski ’24, recipients of this year’s Kenneth Rhys Rudolph Memorial Scholarship for European summer study abroad. The three students discuss their travels in Belgium, Germany, and Spain, and the advice they would give to others aspiring to study abroad (Episode 350).
This episode features members of the cast and crew of the Fall 2023 Wabash Theater production titled Something Rotten!, a farce set in the Renaissance featuring down-and-out playwrights facing off against Shakespeare with a hoped-to-be hit musical about eggs (Episode 349).
This episode features Presidential Distinguished Speaker and sleep health expert Dr. Chris Winter, discussing how to handle different forms of fatigue, advice for student-athletes, and the one thing you can do for better sleep (Episode 348).
This episode features the current editors of The Bachelor student newspaper, Sam Benedict ’25 and Logan Weilbaker ’25, discussing computer crashes and sewage lines, their measure of success, and what it takes to produce an award-winning weekly paper (Episode 347).
This episode features three new members of the Wabash faculty, Professors Noe Pliego Campos, David Vogel, and Huei-Jyun Ye, as they discuss their first impressions of campus and the Wabash culture, why they chose their professions, and the traditions they look forward to experiencing for the first time this fall (Episode 346).
This episode features the quarterback for the Little Giant football team, Liam Thompson ’24, discussing his relationship with the Manning family, being coached by Don Morel, and how Wabash is a place in which you can’t skate by (Episode 345).
This episode features Dr. Preston Bost, Professor of Psychology, Division III Chair, and this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Bost discusses balancing accountability with compassion, building up the Wabash culture, and his love of TV dramas and legacy automobiles (Episode 344).
This episode features Jakob Faber ’23, Jakob Goodwin ’23, and Jacob Paige ’23 mere hours before their graduation from the College at the Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony (Episode 343).
This episode features this year’s Commencement speakers from the class of 2023, Benjamin Bullock and Allen Johnson Jr., as they discuss what it’s like to speak for their class, belonging at Wabash, and reminiscing on their most important lessons learned at Wabash (Episode 342).
This episode features long-standing Professor of History Dr. Stephen Morillo on the eve of his retirement from the College, discussing his career path and tenure that lead him to, through, and beyond Wabash (Episode 341).
This episode features Past NAWM President and Chief Counsel for the FAA Marc Nichols, Wabash class of 1992, discussing the value of a liberal arts education, the personal honor of serving his country, and how Wabash’s all-male character is not what makes the College unique (Episode 340).
This week’s episode features returning members of the biology immersion learning trip to Belize over Spring Break, discussing collaboration of a tight-knit class, the ideal learning environments on-location, and the pedagogy of night snorkeling (Episode 339).
This episode features a second sit-down in the podcast's run with Bilal Jawed, Wabash class of 2017, discussing his life philosophy from mentors, his experiences with the Global Health Initiative while a student, and working in Uganda (Episode 338).
This episode features Ron Dostal, Wabash class of 1992, discussing his current quest to visit every major stadium of each of the country’s major sports teams (Episode 337).
This episode features Wall Street Journal Correspondent Ben Kesling, Wabash class of 2002, discussing his unexpected trajectory after Wabash, a journalist’s duty, and gaining the trust of the member of Bravo Company (Episode 336).
This episode features Jakob Faber ’23, Jakob Goodwin ’23, and Jacob Paige ’23 just after completing their comprehensive exams ahead of their final semester at Wabash (Episode 335).
This episode featured returning members of the Czech Puppetry classroom immersion trip to Prague, discussing carving a face from a block a wood, preferences toward specific chisels, and the sense memories of architecture, language, and food (Episode 334).
This episode features five members of the FIJI fraternity at Wabash Greg Bruzas ’82, Scott Dreher ’82, Joe Pfennig ’82, David Newby ’82, and Laurent Kahl ’82, reminiscing on their history as friends and fraters at the 2022 Big Bash Reunion (Episode 333).
This episode featured historian Dr. Emiliano Aguilar ahead of a postdoctoral year at the University of Notre Dame, discussing how his research into Midwestern Latina/o politics is informed from the fraternities, associations, and multi-generational traditions he found at Wabash (Episode 332).
This episode features two members of the Little Giant Wrestling squad, Jack Heldt ’23 and Daniel Uribe ’24, discussing their peers on the mat, prudential poundage, and the discipline behind treating wrestling as a verb (Episode 331).
This episode features co-winners of the 2022 Moot Court competition, Seth Kirkpatrick ’24 and Liam Buckley ’23, as they discuss the secret skills needed to succeed in front of an experienced panel of judges and lawyers (Episode 329).
This episode features Head Basketball Coach Kyle Brumett discussing the Little Giants squad ahead of the 2022-23 season, on the heels of last year’s appearance in the Final Four (Episode 329).
This episode features Professor of Philosophy Emeritus Dr. Cheryl Hughes, discussing her tenure at the College, helping students feel that they belong, and her plan for retirement (Episode 328).
This episode features Dr. Bronwen Wickkiser, the 42nd LaFollette Lecturer, discussing 5th century Athens’ approach to a pandemic, the values of a single-sex education, and visiting the Crimea on an archaeological dig (Episode 327).
This episode features Brayden Lentz ’23 and Liam Thompson ’24, two recipients of this year’s Kenneth Rhys Rudolph Memorial Scholarship for European summer study abroad. Brayden and Liam discuss their different living arrangements, how other cultures treat meals, and the advice they give to others seeking immersion learning (Episode 326).
This episode features Brayden Lentz ’23 and Liam Thompson ’24, two recipients of this year’s Kenneth Rhys Rudolph Memorial Scholarship for European summer study abroad. Brayden and Liam discuss their different living arrangements, how other cultures treat meals, and the advice they give to others seeking immersion learning (Episode 326).
This episode features Jakob Faber ’23, Jakob Goodwin ’23, and Jacob Paige ’23 at the beginning of their final academic year. The three Jakes remark on being the comfortable one in the classroom, settling into seniority, and the strange anticipation that comes with the start of senior year (Episode 325).
This episode features Jakob Faber ’23, Jakob Goodwin ’23, and Jacob Paige ’23 at the beginning of their final academic year. The three Jakes remark on being the comfortable one in the classroom, settling into seniority, and the strange anticipation that comes with the start of senior year (Episode 325).
This episode features members of the cast and crew of the Spring 2022 Wabash Theater production titled Where Is Our Beloved Community?, a devised piece reflecting the stories of minority voices among the Wabash family (Episode 324).
Richard Paige sits down with this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Chemistry Dr. Laura Wysocki, discussing a love for teaching challenging topics, finding time for personal research, and the importance of instilling confidence in her students every year (Episode 323).
Richard Paige sits down with Jack Davidson ’22, following the Final Four appearance by the Little Giants in the 2021-22 season and Jack’s winning of the Jostens Trophy as 2022’s Most Outstanding Division III Men’s Basketball Player. Jack reminiscences on the team’s development throughout the historic season, reflects on his first collegiate basketball game, and recalls the importance of humility in playing the game (Episode 322).
Richard Paige sits down with professors Erika Sorensen-Kamakian and Walter Novak and students Adam Berg ’22 and Felix Valero-Davila ’22, discussing gene editing round worms with the LOCKR protein, grant procedures, and co-laboratory collaboration (Episode 321).
Richard Paige sits down with this year’s Commencement speakers from the class of 2022, Adam Philip Berg and Johnathan Kennyth Coleman. They discuss the progress of the speeches, practicing their delivery, the beauty of soccer and the classroom of football and track and field (Episode 320).
Richard Paige sits down with Alex Koers, Wabash class of 2023 and winner of the Howell Chemistry Award, discussing playing Euchre in a biergarten while studying abroad and taking ownership of the professor’s work as a undergraduate researcher (Episode 319).
Richard Paige sits down with this year’s Brigance Forum Lecturer, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the College of Media, Communications, and Information at the University of Colorado Dr. Lisa Flores. They discuss how to have conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion on an all-male campus, redefining rigor, and the movement of bodies in forming identity (Episode 318).
Richard Paige sits down with students Clarke Criddell ’22 and Davionne Garrett ’22 upon their return from immersion learning in Nairobi, Kenya. In this episode, they reflect on surprising commonalities, unexpected differences, and on learning more in their conversations with people in Kenya than from the book (Episode 317).
Richard Paige sits down with Beth Swift near the conclusion of her storied tenure as the college’s Archivist, discussing some of the most consequential finds in her career at Wabash (Episode 316).
Richard Paige sits down with Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Ethan Hollander, discussing his recent publication of an online Wondrium course, “Democracy and Its Alternatives” (Episode 315).
Richard Paige sits down with Wabash’s new Head Lacrosse Coach Chris Burke, discussing the draw of Wabash’s education to student athletes and how to measure the success of a fledgling program (Episode 314).
Richard Paige sits down with Student Body President Daniel Bass ’22 and Chairman Brayden Weiss ’24 about the Mental Health Concerns Committee, discussing the value of hosting events around mental health, normalizing the conversation, and the importance of providing a comfortable space in which men can voice their inner struggles (Episode 313).
Richard Paige sits down with alumnus Fr. Michael Reding ’86 near the completion of a sabbatical semester spent auditing classes at his Alma Mater. They discuss his choice of classes on-campus, Frederick Buechner’s definition of vocation, and how the liberal arts help with his role in the Catholic priesthood (Episode 312).
Richard Paige sits down with three Jakes of the junior class of 2023 right after a successful Monon Bell victory. The three Jakes reflect on how their third year at Wabash is progressing, what they look forward to in the spring of 2022, and their favorite Monon memories (Episode 311).
Richard Paige sits down with students and professors upon their return from a classical immersion trip through the Bay of Naples. In this episode, they detail their favorite spaces, sights, sounds and tastes, and the parts of the culture they want to bring back with them to the States (Episode 310).
Richard Paige sits down with Cooper Smith ’23 following his second success in the annual Moot Court competition. In this episode, Cooper reflects on his handling in Moot Court, being skeptical of the ‘facts,’ and how history and political science frames his beliefs (Episode 309).
Richard Paige sits down with students and professors ahead of their Civil Rights Immersion Trip through the American South over Thanksgiving Break. In this episode, they reflect on the power of narrative, the murder of Emmett Till, and how art is responding to the BLM movement (Episode 308).
Richard Paige sits down with Jared Burris ’15, an extreme long-distance runner who just completed John Muir’s Southern Trek from Indiana to the Florida Gulf Coast. They discuss Burris’s reckoning with Muir’s controversial views on race, how philosophy impacts his worldview, and reaching the other side of comfort (Episode 307).
Richard Paige sits down with two recipients of this year’s Kenneth Rhys Rudolph Memorial Scholarship for European summer study abroad. Will Harvey '22 and Gavin Rich '22 discuss the challenges of a virtual study abroad, the fatigue of speaking another language, and seeing the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada (Episode 306).
Richard Paige sits down with Dr. Amanda Ingram, the 41st LaFollette Lecturer, discussing her specialty in the field of systematics, hitting the breakthrough moment in a speech, and the reasons she is so fascinated with various species of grass (Episode 305).
Richard Paige sits down with Wabash varsity soccer teammates Coledon Johnson ’23, Mitchell Keeling ’23, and Quinn Leous ’23, discussing their summer internship experiences, having a pre-season again after two years, and the competitive edge of The Beautiful Game (Episode 304).
Richard Paige sits down with Dr. Julian Whitney, discussing Bronte and video games, balancing academic and personal publication, and some thoughts on cars from a future Ford Mustang owner (Episode 303).
Richard Paige sits down with Wabash’s new head golf coach Josh Hill, discussing his coaching philosophy, creating a culture of confidence, and knowing when to put down playing the game (Episode 302).
Richard Paige sits down with this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award, professor of Spanish and Modern Languages Dr. Jane Hardy, describing extensive reading as a method for learning a language, her research on immersion learning, and a feeling of gratitude (Episode 301).
Richard Paige sits down with three Jakes of the sophomore class of 2023 at the conclusion of their year after COVID. The three Jakes reflect on what they learned in their second year at Wabash, discuss the oddities of the classroom during a pandemic, and run through their newest hobbies (Episode 300).
Richard Paige sits down with Tyler Watson, Wabash class of 2022 and member of the COVID Action Response and Education team, discussing resilience in the Wabash man, choosing Wabash for basketball, and finding the balance between student and administration perspectives (Episode 299).
Richard Paige sits down with Bryce Looze, Wabash class of 2021 and founder of a campus eSports league throughout the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bryce discusses the challenges overcome to establish an eSports presence on campus, managing tournament players’ opinions, and how his Wabash education assisted his formation of regular weekly events during a time when most campus events were virtual (Episode 298).
Richard Paige sits down with the commencement speakers for the Class of 2021, discussing belonging at Wabash, favorite experiences on campus, and how far along they are with their upcoming speeches (Episode 297).
Richard Paige sits down with members of the Wabash Democracy and Public Discourse initiative, Davionne Garrett and Noah Miller, discussing the transferability of deliberation skills, building a consensus, and remaining impartial (Episode 296).
Richard Paige sits down with this year’s presenter of the annual Brigance Forum Lecture, Dr. Dave Tell, discussing the impact of Emmett Till on the Civil Rights Movement, speaking as a guest at Wabash, and the cultural importance of storytelling (Episode 295).
Richard Paige sits down with a panel of guests involved in the inception, advocacy, and continuation of the campus gay-straight alliance at Wabash, sh’OUT: professor Warren Rosenberg H'98, Randall Cole ’92, Marc Nichols ’92, and Zachary McKinney ’22 (Episode 294).
Richard Paige sits down with newly tenured professor Matt Weedman, discussing starting out as a kid magician, stretching his students to stretch himself, and why majoring in art is difficult (Episode 293).
Richard Paige sits down again with alumnus and Wabash Brewing founder Matt Kriech ’00, discussing adaptations required of the small business during COVID-19, the pandemic’s unexpected benefits, and recollections as a student research intern for the then-relatively new chemistry professor, Dr. Scott Feller (Episode 292).
Richard Paige sits down with newly tenured professor Dr. Sabrina Thomas, discussing how to balance teaching and research at Wabash, how she came to the field of academia and history, and the proper way to celebrate the achievement of tenure (Episode 291).
Richard Paige sits down with student-builder-athlete Dane Smith ’22, a Wabash football player who interned with Wilhelm Construction over the summer of 2020 as a Project Engineer for the new Little Giant Stadium. Dane describes his favorite football play call, winning three Pinewood Derbies, and the experience of knowing the new stadium from several perspectives (Episode 290).
Richard Paige sits down with key leaders of the Healthy Campus Task Force, 17th President Scott Feller and Dr. Ann Taylor, discussing the effects of COVID on Feller’s first semester as president, the student leaders involved, and takeaways from a residential semester during a pandemic (Episode 289).
Richard Paige sits down with members of the on-campus medical team that shepherded the college through a full semester in residence during the COVID pandemic (Episode 288).
Richard Paige sits down with professors Anne Bost and Sabrina Thomas to discuss the effects of COVID-19 protocols on the residential teaching environment of the college (Episode 287).
Richard Paige sits down with athletics staff leaders of the COVID Action Response and Education team, discussing the form and function of the campus CARE team, how a residential semester worked at Wabash, and why COVID feels like building a plane in mid-flight (Episode 286).
Richard Paige sits down with former Lilly and Fulbright scholar Adam Barnes ’14, discussing his options with a liberal arts education, friends he made while teaching English in Spain, and the impact of meaningful mentors and foreign language (Episode 285).
Richard Paige sits down with football seniors Ike James, Patrick Kelly, and Jacob Page, discussing what it means to play at the collegiate level, what its absence brings to their Wabash experience, and their bittersweet feelings about the new Little Giant Stadium (Episode 284).
Richard Paige sits down with student Tray Clemons, class of 2021, discussing his adjustment to Wabash through the Liberal Arts Immersion Program, study abroad experiences in Namibia, and embodying the track team’s mantra, “Nothing Breaks Us” (Episode 283).
Richard Paige sits down with members of the cast and crew of the recent virtual Wabash Theater production of The Race, an interactive performance featuring audience participation and provision of content centered around the current presidential election (Episode 282).
Richard Paige sits down with one of two students nominated to speak for the class of 2020, Nathan Gray, discussing his Gilman scholarship to Spain, making lifelong friends, and how his classmates have been supported through the crisis (Episode 281).
Richard Paige sits down with one of two students nominated to speak for the class of 2020, Marcus Torres, discussing his immersion experiences, fondest memories, and how he is connecting with his class from afar (Episode 280).
Rich sits down with three Jakes of the freshman class of 2023, early in the summer after their freshman year. The three discuss the transition to virtual learning following COVID-19, the increase in empathy, and how Wabash adjusted in the process (Episode 279).
Richard Paige sits down with this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award, professor of Economics Dr. Peter Mikek, describing his pursuits in chemistry and psychology, his thoughts on communism, and why he loves teaching macroeconomics so much (Episode 278).
Student podcast editor Wade Haesemeyer ’22 weaves together the Scarlet Yarns of recollected stories, moments and memories of Wabash alumni in attendance at the 2019 Big Bash Reunion. Threads woven into Act II include a horse named Norman, red enamel paint, and a liberal arts approach to the sport of wrestling (Episode 277).
Student podcast editor Wade Haesemeyer ’22 weaves together the Scarlet Yarns of recollected stories, moments and memories of Wabash alumni in attendance at the 2019 Big Bash Reunion. Threads woven into Act I include black-powder tennis balls, earthquake tremors, and how remembering these stories only happens at Big Bash (Episode 276).
Richard Paige sits down with the student Editor of the Bachelor during the COVID-19 crisis, Jake Vermeulen, discussing the adjustment to a digital format, the importance of decision-making, and what a good paper looks like (Episode 275).
Richard Paige sits down with one of the few students who remained on-campus during the COVID-19 crisis, Davionne Garrett, discussing why he chose to remain on-campus, adjusting to the transition of online learning, and respecting your professors while abroad (Episode 274).
Richard Paige sits down with member of the senior class of 2020 Artie Equihua, chosen to speak at the Virtual Commencement Ceremony. They discuss the challenge of crafting a COVID commencement speech, why he was selected, and how his Wabash experiences have shown him it’s his turn to lead (Episode 273).
Rich sits down with senior David Riggs, class of 2020, discussing leadership as a role of communication, the hands-on experiential learning at Wabash, and the daily difference between 1.01 and 0.99 (Episode 272).
Rich sits down with newly tenured Associate Professor of Art Damon Mohl, discussing why you can’t really rest at Wabash, waiting intuitively for the idea, and cultivating a continual drive to do the next thing (Episode 271).
Rich sits down with BKT Assistant Professor of Art Annie Strader, discussing how to advocate for your art, demystifying creativity, and seeing your art in an installation for the first time (Episode 270).
Rich sits down with Associate Director of Professional Development Emily Hall and Assistant Director of Career Services Roy Kaplan as they discuss how they joined Wabash in the past year, the quick wins they suggest for new students, and their method that avoids holding the students’ hands (Episode 269).
Guest host Ryan Horner ’15 sits down with alumnus Dr. W. Richard McCombie ’77, discussing the impact of genomics on medical innovations, his advice to students interested in graduate studies, and three books he’s been trying to read since Wabash (Episode 268).
Rich sits down with newly tenured Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Brad Carlson, discussing the training of a scientist, sabbatical plans, and the impact of data on his field of study (Episode 267).
Rich sits down with newly tenured Associate Professor of Philosophy Dr. Matt Carlson, discussing his clarifying moment in college studies, how studying music taught him discipline, and the puzzle of why video gamers talk about in-game actions from a first person perspective (Episode 266).
Rich sits down with three Jakes of the freshman class of 2023, in three separate recordings gathered over their first Wabash semester. The three discuss falling into the Wabash routine, learning the simple chores of life away from home, and the feeling of growing up (Episode 265).
Rich sits down with returning members of the Chemistry of Wine classroom immersion trip to Napa Valley, discussing grape diseases, organic fermentation processes, and a more natural approach to the science and art of chemistry (Episode 264).
Rich sits down with new head golf coach Tyler Schmutz, discussing his approach to recruitment, team leaders up-and-coming this season, and why he loves to play the game (Episode 263).
Rich sits down with new head tennis coach Daniel Bickett, discussing his coaching philosophy, the difference between coaching and club training, and the benefits inherent to Wabash Tennis (Episode 262).
Rich sits down with Alexandru Rotaru ’22, an international student from Romania studying in the pre-engineering track and award-winning writer for The Bachelor. They discuss the value of meeting math with gender studies, his first day in America, and why it is hard to start and maintain a new campus club (Episode 261).
Rich sits down with Rogeno Malone ’20, discussing his position with Goldman Sachs after Wabash, being forced to take risks while studying abroad, and his favorite Wabash moments, mentors, and friends (Episode 260).
Rich sits down with seniors Nathan Gray and Aaron Webb, GHI Fellows currently running a free shuttle service for residents needing assistance getting to medical appointments around Crawfordsville. They discuss social determinants of health, how small steps impact a whole community, and the gift of a dozen eggs (Episode 259).
Rich sits down with members of the Manual Cinema collective before their performance in the college’s Visiting Artists series. They discuss the economy of actions when acting in projection, horror stories back stage, and breaking down the etiquette of theatre (Episode 258).
Rich sits down with Sam Henthorn ’20, after his conference title win in the NCAC Cross Country Championships this fall. They discuss how monuments become everyday places when abroad, Sam’s training for the upcoming Nationals, and advice for his freshman self (Episode 257).
Rich sits down with an alumnus who will attend his 50th consecutive Monon Bell Classic this year, Jeff Birk ’74. The pair discuss his favorite Monon moments, his pre-game preparations, and his nearest miss in attending (Episode 256).
Rich sits down with participants in the Moot Court Finals this year, Caleb Dickey ’21, Bryce McCullough ’23, Cooper Smith ’23, & Jake Vermeulen ’21, discussing how to succeed in the court, locking eyes with a state supreme court judge, and wiccan communion wafers (Episode 255).
Rich sits down with seniors from the Little Giant Wrestling, Basketball and Swimming teams respectively, Darden Schurg ’20, Harry Hallstrom ’20, and Hunter Jones ’20. They discuss favorite moments in their sport, new teammates, and what to expect from each team this season (Episode 254).
Rich sits down with Para-Triathlon National Champion and disabilities advocate Nicole Ver Kuilen, discussing her journey as a para-athlete, racing down the 1500-mile West Coast, and helping others one volcano at a time. (Episode 253).
Rich sits down with former Dean of the College Dr. Gary Phillips regarding his last years teaching at Wabash prior to retirement. They discuss his experiences as a dean during the 2008 financial crisis, his impacts over decades of teaching on others, and the shape of a question (Episode 252).
Rich sits down with editor of the New York Times Crossword puzzle and Crawfordsville-native Will Shortz, discussing his eighth-grade start to puzzlemaking, founding the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and avoiding obscurities and minimizing oddities (Episode 251).
Rich sits down with director Michael Abbott and members of the cast of the upcoming Wabash Theater production of Neil Simon’s Biloxi Blues. They discuss how their roles have challenged them, the ethereal nature of theater, and how to prepare for the opening curtain (Episode 250).
Rich sits down with Dr. James Makubuya ahead of the 40th LaFollette Lecture, the first to feature a member of the music department. They discuss his experiences playing in Carnegie Hall, nineteen years of Wamidan, and learning another culture through its instruments (Episode 249).
Rich sits down with Dr. Wally Novak and research student Joe Kaefer ’22 to review the professor’s recent co-authorship and creation of a new protein. The three discuss gene testing “in silico,” working as a student-mentor team, and how research is like golf (Episode 248).
Rich sits down with head coach Tyler McCreary entering his 2nd season with the Wabash Redpack. Tyler discusses the daily choices inherent to success in the sport, coaching alongside Clyde Morgan, and who to look for in this year’s team (Episode 247).
On the road in Nashville, TN, Rich sits down with songwriter Gary Reamey ’77 in his studio offices on Music Row. Gary discusses the differences between personal and commercial songwriting, what it’s like to play a guitar, and his investments in making grown men cry (Episode 246).
Feat. Co-Host Steve Charles H’70
Rich sits down with outgoing Dean of Students for eleven years, Michael Raters ’85. Michael discusses the importance of the role played by student leaders, his connection to former deans, and what this generation of students has taught him (Episode 245).
Rich sits down with Dr. Eric Wetzel after being named recipient of the 2019 McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Eric discusses disturbance as a teaching method, defines a “reciprocal illumination,” and describes his ideal classroom (Episode 244).
This week, Rich sits down with the visiting director and member of the Wabash class of 1990 Ansley Valentine, discussing advocacy in theater, being a big brother to current Wabash students, and how it feels to direct on Ball Stage (Episode 243).
This week, Rich sits down with three graduated members of the first Wabash Liberal Arts Immersion Program from the summer of 2015, discussing the advantages and challenges granted by the program and listening once more to their final audio essays (Episode 242).
This week, Rich speaks over-the-phone with Dick Sadler, class of 1954, who will be taking a road trip across the country from Laguna Woods, CA all the way to Wabash for the upcoming Big Bash Reunion (Episode 241).
This week features a special episode from the Wabash On My Mind creative team: an audio journey through Commencement Sunday, walking alongside the families, alumni, and students celebrating the graduation of the class of 2019 (Episode 240).
This week, Rich sits down with Wabash’s first female trustee Jennifer Evans, discussing her hopes for the Giant Steps campaign, her impressions of Wabash as a parent, and working on a board with one shared experience (Episode 239).
This week, Rich sits down with the selected student speakers from the class of 2019 for this year’s Commencement ceremonies. Quinn and Jaleel reflect on belonging at Wabash, on the dimensions of creativity, on moments, regrets, and their freshman selves (Episode 238).
This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Ted Cohen, a sociologist specializing in the impacts of masculinity in teaching and learning environments, discussing multiple ways of being masculine, the differences between virtual and real male interactions, and being wary of stereotyping fraternities and athletes (Episode 237).
This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Karen Quandt and students upon their return from a spring break immersion trip abroad to France, discussing what they saw at L’Ouvre, first impressions of host families and the townsfolk, and how immersion changes one’s sense of place in the world (Episode 236).
This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Christie Byun and students upon their return from a spring break immersion trip abroad to Iceland, recounting the Blue Lagoon, why environment changes the learning process, and an Icelandic bakery (Episode 235).
This week, Rich and guest co-host Brandon Arbuckle ’19 sit down with NYT Op-Ed columnist David Brooks on his visit to campus, discussing his new book, the Weave Project, and how to build character while in college (Episode 234).
This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Karen Quandt and students prior to their spring break immersion trip abroad to France, discussing the perspectives of WWII in Normandy, looking forward to homestay experiences, and the anticipation of European cheese (Episode 233).
This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Christie Byun and students prior to their spring break immersion trip abroad to Iceland, discussing environmental economics, changing cultural perspectives, and dealing with the nerves to leave the country (Episode 232).
This week, Wabash On My Mind features segments from a student audio essay produced by Wade Haesemeyer ’22 for a class with Dr. Jeremy Hartnett ’96. Rich hosts a discussion about how the work came to fruition from their freshman tutorial, and why Wade focused on the history of the Sparks Center (Episode 231).
This week, Rich sits down with Yassine Koddouss ’22, discussing features of his first two Wabash semesters as an international student, how he discovered Wabash, picking courses, and his upbringing in Morocco (Episode 230).
This week, Rich sits down with long-time New York Times journalist David Shipler, discussing learning by failure, preparing for beats abroad, and writing short fiction (Episode 229).
This week, Rich sits down with new head coach of the baseball team Jake Martin ’03, discussing his viewpoints of the team and a little insight into the team’s greatness (Episode 228).
This week, Rich sits down with the director and actors from Wabash Theater’s upcoming production of The Pitmen Painters. Heidi discusses her approach of memory creation to build trust among a cast, while the students express the challenges of doing theater at Wabash (Episode 227).
This week, Rich sits down with the two students behind the TEDx event at Wabash College, Sam Stewart ’19 and David Riggs ’20, discussing how the event series has become a new campus tradition (Episode 226).
Join guest co-hosts Adam Phipps ’11 and Ryan Horner ’15 as they learn about swarm bots, warring brothers, second harmonic generation, and pirates at the 19th Annual Celebration of Student Research (Episode 225).
This week, Rich sits down with the head coach of the lacrosse team at Wabash College, Timothy O’Shea, discussing what lacrosse looks like at the college level (Episode 224).
Rich sits down with the three Wabash winners of the Gilman International Scholarship, encouraging study abroad in underrepresented locations and languages for first-generation college students. Among other things, they discuss their excitement, hopes and fears, their doubts during application, and the positive impact of Wabash’s Fellowship Advisor Susan Albrecht (Episode 223).
For this special episode of Wabash On My Mind, four seniors were interviewed before and after their comprehensive exams. Each of them describes the experience to Rich of preparing for the written and oral exams, sharing their hopes, fears, and favorite horror stories (Episode 222).
Rich sits down with professor Bobby Horton and Abe Wade ’22 to discuss the Freshman Tutorial in which they both participate: Using Failure to Find Your Happy Place. The pair discuss the difference between a setback and failure, the tension of growth mindset in win-loss sports, and how Macbeth serves as a misguided example of failure (Episode 221).
Rich sits down with Owen Doster ’20, a 2017 All-American on the Little Giant Wrestling team, chair of the Mental Health Concerns Committee, and resident assistant of Morris Hall. He discusses how global health focuses on the whole, how the Rock drew him into wrestling, and the highs and lows of great expectations (Episode 220).
Rich sits down with three recently published professors, Drs. Jeremy Hartnett ’96, Derek Mong and Laura Wysocki, discussing how the length of the process improves the work, the effect of tenure on the work, nude dudes and barmaids (Episode 219).
Rich sits down with the principal actors from this year’s Wabash Theater production of Frankenstein, Tim Fields ’19 (the Creature) and Will Maloney ’19 (Dr. Frankenstein). They discuss the unique interaction given to the set design, the impact of sharing with the audience, and recognizing the monstrosity of our own humanity (Episode 218).
Rich sits down with the head coaches of Little Giant winter sports Kyle Brumett and Brian Anderson, discussing recruitment efforts and challenges, student athletes to watch this season, and support staff that make their jobs worthwhile (Episode 217).
Rich sits down with the planning committee behind the annual Christmas Festival, coordinator Minde Mills, music director Reed Spencer, and master of ceremonies David Blix ’70. The three describe how to keep this fresh year-to-year and the importance of the reception’s afterglow to the season (Episode 216).
Rich sits down with new head swimming and diving coach Will Bernhardt, discussing his particular coaching style, leveraging camera technology in the pool, and recalling his favorite swimming memory (Episode 215).
Rich sits down with distinguished visiting writer Ian Frazier, discussing his experiences with The Harvard Lampoon, missing the sounds of the typewriter, and knowing whether your writing is funny or not (Episode 214).
Rich sits down with three of the four finalists in this year’s annual Moot Court competition, discussing the process behind preparing arguments and rebuttals to the case of whether Fourth Amendment stops and seizures should be considered legally legitimate for civil parking violations (Episode 213).
Ahead of this year’s 125th Monon Bell Classic on Saturday, Rich sits down with three alumni with their own unique perspectives on the timeless rivalry game. David explains why you don’t need to be part of the team to be a part of the game, Jake describes the less-famous throw of the more famous, “Catch,” and Steve describes the feeling of taking off the helmet for the last time (Episode 212).
Rich sits down with Dr. Sujata Saha, the BKT Assistant Professor of Economics, discussing the differences in teaching graduates and undergraduates, her education in India, and her aversion to earthworms in her favorite foods (Episode 211).
Wabash On My Mind asked student from across campus to send in their questions about the upcoming midterm elections. Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Ted Masthay weighed in on the likelihood of party control of each chamber, possible upsets, and the potential effect of the recent Kavanaugh hearings (Episode 210).
Rich sits down with Lawrence E. DeVorre Professor of Economics Dr. Joyce Burnette, discussing her experience giving the annual LaFollette Lecture, avoiding the mistake of applying modern terms to the past, and her experience learning through teaching (Episode 209).
Rich sits down with three students to discuss their unique internship opportunities offered through the Wabash network, such as working with the Zika virus, researching the lack of sex education for students with disabilities, and eating garbage at the Indiana State Fair (Episode 208).
Rich sits down with Don McPherson and Jacqui Schuman, both of who were invited to campus to work with faculty, athletes, coaches and staff in discussions and talks regarding the prevention of gender violence. The three discussed learning to navigate being an athlete and a role model, defining masculinity as it is instead of what it isn’t, and being mindful of such conversations on an all-male campus (Episode 207).
Rich sits down with the three recipients of this year’s Kenneth Ryhs Rudolph Memorial Scholarship for European summer study abroad. Free, Charles and Adam talk llamas, their favorite moments, foie gras, adjusting to new cultures, and cave dwellings (Episode 206).
Rich sits down with Dr. Blane Harding, who returns to campus for a second time with a series of presentations and group discussions focused on diversity and inclusion. The two discussed growing up in a neighborhood surrounded by history, the difference between equality and equity, and twelve years playing William the Slave (Episode 205).
Rich sits down a second time with alumnus Matt Tanney ’05, who recently returned to his Alma Mater as the new Director of Athletics. They discuss why he chose English as a major, the differences between NCAA Divisions I, II and III, and how it feels to be the least successful member of the family (Episode 204).
This week, Rich sits down with three professors among those teaching this year’s slate of Freshman Tutorial classes. Between their topics of westerns, the New Yorker and Harry Potter, they discuss the impact of freshmen cohorts at the start of college life and a teacher’s challenge to relate to ever-younger students (Episode 203).
Guest Host SaVonne Bennette ’19 interviewed dozens of alumni from the Scarlet Yarns booth at the 2018 Big Bash Reunion. Tune in as alumni share their stories of College Days Past (Episode 202).
Today’s episode is dedicated to those memories of the first official day as a student of Wabash. We’ll hear from faculty and staff alumni as they recall their Freshman Saturdays – some eager, some careful, some stoic, and some with difficulty (Episode 201).
Rich sits down with the 16th President of the College, Gregory Hess, discussing development of the campus architecture, Greg’s world soccer reactions and predictions, and building towards the college’s impending 200th anniversary (Episode 200).
Rich sits down with outgoing professor Jessie Mills, discussing her response to the third ensemble, her short-lived ice skating career, and retrospectives of her directed works in Wabash Theater (Episode 199).
Richard Paige and Co-Host Steve Charles H’70 sit down with the former Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Tom Runge, class of 1971, who headed the first Big Bash Reunion Weekend in 2004, as they discuss the advent of alumni chapel sing, the necessity of wives and partners at the event, and the all-important custom of signing the book (Episode 198).
Rich sits down with leaders of this year’s Wabash Rugby club team, senior Kasimir Koehring and sophomore Jack Wagner. The team achieved the best record in club history with a 16-2-1 record. They discuss their favorite moments of the season, the tactics of rugby versus football, and what it takes to self-coach as a club team (Episode 197).
Richard Paige and Co-Host Steve Charles H'70 sit down with Gilman Scholar Dominick Rivers ’18, discussing his musical influences, Czech New Wave Cinema, and his senior art project, Kukamunga! (Episode 196).
Rich sits down with this year’s commencement speakers Ephrem Chedid and Jared Cottingham, discussing the feeling of leaving their last Wabash class, otolaryngology, and balancing speaking for oneself and 850 peers (Episode 195).
Rich sits down with Little Giants baseball senior Bryan Roberts, discussing coach Jake Martin’s impacts on the program, the rhythm of pitching, and his last moment on the mound (Episode 194).
Rich sits down in person this time with Russ Harbaugh ’06, whose recent film Love After Love continues to garner critical acclaim. Today’s discussion recalls Russ’s short film Salt Kiss, the experience of walking down the red carpet, and the importance of grieving (Episode 193).
Rich sits down with Dr. Dale Dorsett, class of 1976, discussing the naivete of his youth in Seattle, his memories of Ed Haenisch, and research as venturing into the unknown (Episode 192).
Rich sits down with Dr. Stephen Morillo of the history department, discussing his early days in New Orleans, the effects of privilege on a career, and the long and slow perspective of baseball (Episode 191).
Rich sits down with recent alumni Kevin McCarthy and Anthony Douglas and current student Matt Hodges to discuss their experiences with frontier nursing in Appalachia. Among other topics, they discuss getting out of the Wabash bubble, the dynamics of faith healing and medical practice, and key differences between rural Kentucky and rural Peru (Episode 190).
Rich sits down with Dr. Walter Novak of the chemistry department, discussing how to groom confidence in students, how not all chemists are geniuses, and disclosing his quick, two-minute guide to X-ray Crystallography (Episode 189).
Rich sits down with international programs director Amy Weir, discussing the benefits of study abroad, preparing internationals for culture shock, and how her experiences in Japan prepared her for this career (Episode 188).
Rich sits down with Nnamdi Nwosa ’04 to discuss his life after Wabash as a professional stuntman in New York. Nnamdi talks about the difference between stuntmen and daredevils, the feeling on-set, and what you learn about a person when sparring them (Episode 187).
Rich sits down with David Morgan, who as director of the college’s campus buildings and grounds discusses the value of custodial stewardship, some sad squirrel sob stories, and being a essential member of the pep band (Episode 186).
Rich sits down with Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow Eleanor Clift, whose work as a White House Correspondent for twenty years brings the discussion to the changing trends of journalistic time tables and how terms change to serve different political winds (Episode 185).
Rich sits down with Director Jim Cherry and members of the production crew behind Wabash Theater’s upcoming show, Universal Robots. Discussion ranges from Jim’s “dark night of the soul,” shooting for thought-provoking entertainment, and Czech puppetry (Episode 184).
Rich recorded student presenters on-location at this year’s Celebration of Student Research, broaching a broad range of disciplines from Midwestern opera to quantum mechanics (Episode 183).
Rich went on the road to St. Louis to speak with David Weglarz ’03, who discussed the alchemy of owning a distillery, learning the value of perfect attendance, and what it means to be indomitable (Episode 182).
Rich sat down with students and professors after their journey to Vietnam over a winter immersion trip. In this episode, they reflect on the Vietnamese perspectives on the war today, feeling nervous as an American abroad, and boa constrictors (Episode 181).
Rich sits down with Dr. Bronwen Wickkiser, discussing her earliest influences toward the classics, the value of a sabbatical, and her interests in rowing (Episode 180).
Rich sits down with Dr. Richard Bowen, who recently retired as long-time director of the Wabash College Glee Club. Dr. Bowen discusses organization as a defense mechanism, the ethos of the college fight song, and shares words from alumni regarding the recent 125th Glee Club Anniversary (Episode 179).
Rich and co-host Steve Charles H’70 sit down with Emeritus Professor Jim Barnes and his wife Patience, discussing how the two conduct research together, inviting students to read their papers aloud, and Jim’s experience with guide dogs (Episode 178).
This week, Rich sits down with Ryan Horner ’15, discussing his return to campus as the Playwright in Residence, his Monon Marathon, and the feeling of walking out of his last class at Wabash (Episode 177).
Co-producer Adam Phipps joined students and professors on the Civil Rights Immersion Trip through the American South over Thanksgiving Break. In this episode, they reflect on the impacts of immersion travel in their home country, the dissonance and distance of the Civil Rights Movement preserved, and the moments they were most tired (Episode 176).
This week, Rich sits down with this year’s LaFollette Lecturer, Dr. Brian Tucker ’98, discussing language as an entrance point, places to go in Germany, and his experience teaching at his Alma Mater (Episode 175).
This week, Rich sits down with Dominic Patacsil, discussing his recent success at the NCAA Cross Country Championship and his experiences at Wabash College (Episode 174).
This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Kay Widdows, discussing what she enjoys about teaching, her immersion trip with students to Ecuador, and what she’ll feel during her last class before retirement (Episode 173).
This week, Rich speaks with Russ Harbaugh ’06 after the world premiere of his film Love After Love at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. Russ describes the process of securing distribution for his film, reminiscences about his time as quarterback for the Little Giants, and describes writing as a form of therapy (Episode 172).
This week, Rich sits down with traveling performer Joe Goodkin to discuss his musical rendition of Homer’s Odyssey, his early influences and bands, and why he chose to study Greek (Episode 171).
Rich sits down and reviews the line-ups and coaching methods of the head coaches Brent Noble, Kyle Brumett and Brian Anderson, ahead of their respective winter seasons of swimming, basketball and wrestling at Wabash (Episode 170).
Ahead of the 124th Monon Bell Classic this weekend, Rich sits down with two former team captains, David Broecker ’83 and Bill Wheeler ’83, discussing their memories of the 1981 and 1982 Bell Games and how their legacy of wins carries with them to this day (Episode 169).
This week, Rich sits down with Matt Weedman, assistant professor of art, discussing how he approaches motivation in his students, the value of organization and lists, and recognizing wonder in the classroom (Episode 168).
This week, Rich sits down with A. Peter Bailey, discussing his experiences in the Civil Rights Movement, his friendship with Malcolm X, and the Black Culture and Arts (Episode 167).
This week’s episode features guest moderator Sam Stewart ’19 and President Hess, sitting down with his colleague and friend Dr. Athanasios Orphanides. The two economists discuss the current state of central banking in this country and worldwide, as well as certain issues facing the Federal Reserve at present (Episode 166).
This week, Rich sits down with Associate Professor of English, Dr. Eric Freeze, discussing his experiences writing professionally and educating on creative writing (Episode 165).
Rich sits down with the cast from Wabash’s upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They discuss Dr. Abbott’s audition process, becoming familiar with the script, and confidence gained from director feedback (Episode 164).
Rich sits down with Professor David Blix, alumnus of the class of 1970, ahead of his involvement in the 125th Glee Club Anniversary. David describes meeting his close friend Bill Placher his freshman year, his invitation to join the Glee Club, and having a hope of returning someday to his Alma Mater (Episode 163).
Rich sits down with accomplished military leader Lt. General Michelle Johnson, who recently visited campus. Michelle described her experiences as a trailblazer in the Air Force, the joys of flying, and overcoming the dangers of perfectionism (Episode 162).
Rich sits down with alumnus Jim Dashiell ’68, who recently authored a collection of stories told by various hikers from the Appalachian Trail. Jim discusses his method in choosing the contributing authors, saying goodbye to his “Bubble,” and his experience with trail angels (Episode 161).
Sports Information Director Brent Harris sits down with coaches Chris Keller and Colin Young for a preview of Little Giants Soccer and Cross Country. Along the way, they review their new freshmen candidates and reflect on the unique challenge of coaching each of their respective sports (Episode 160).
This week, Rich sits down with the Head Coach and Offensive and Defensive Coordinators of Little Giants football this season. Among other topics, the staff touches on starters post-camp, mathematical prowess as a good fit at Wabash, and Coach Morel’s focus on reclaiming the Bell (Episode 159).
This week, Rich sits down with three professors who are teaching Freshman Tutorials during the Fall semester. Along the way, they discuss the various tutorials being offered, the inspiration for their tutorials, and the role they play in introducing freshman to the academic rigors of Wabash College (Episode 158).
This week, Rich talks to Wabash College Dean of Students Mike Raters ’85 and NAWM President Rob Shook ’83 as they share their experiences on and after Freshman Saturday, which they both knew as Freshman Friday, in preparation for the Ringing In of the Class of 2021 (Episode 157).
Tune in as alumni from the 2017 Big Bash Reunion share their stories of College Days past. Hear stories of time-honored Wabash traditions and stories that, though differ from recent experiences, are still relatable for current students. Some things change while staying the same (Episode 156).
Multimedia Writer Christina Egbert sits down with Wabash Professor of History Rick Warner, Crawfordsville High School Nurse Chris Amidon, and Nancy Sennett of the Sennett Cattle Company as they discuss this year’s third annual Dining with the Chefs. Topics along the way include the Montgomery County Free Clinic, farming, and the role of food in society. (Episode 155).
This week, Rich sits down with Education Studies Professor Michele Pittard as they discuss her thoughts on her role as a “teacher of teachers.” They also discuss Dr. Pittard’s use of her sabbatical to improve her department and the progress on her young adult novel (Episode 154).
Rich sits down with Cole Crouch ’17, a Rhetoric Major from Indianapolis. In this episode, Cole explains his experiences as a Wabash student including research with Dr. Jeff Drury, volunteering in a soup kitchen in Greece, and working with Wabash alumnus Jason Bridges ’98 in Nantucket (Episode 153).
Rich sits down with Professor Robert Foote, retiring after teaching 27 years of Mathematics and Computer Science to Wabash students. Robert speaks about using his brain differently, proving what’s impossible, and the joy of the burl (Episode 152).
Rich sits down with four senior track and field athletes after their team victory as Outdoor Conference Champions, discussing the importance of getting your point and telling stories about Coach Morgan (Episode 151).
Rich sits down with Stephen Batchelder '15 to talk about his experience teaching science with a liberal arts degree and poetry (Episode 150).
Rich sits down with this year’s commencement speakers Adam Burtner and Bilal Jawed, discussing their responsibility to the Wabash community as representatives of the Class of 2017 (Episode 149).
Rich sits down with four senior art majors to discuss their upcoming exhibition of work prior to graduation, involving coffee stains, critique, and glass aquariums (Episode 148).
Rich sits down with Allen Betts '17 to discuss his participation in the Global Health Initiative, his experiences working in the Crawfordsville community, and studying pre-med at Wabash (Episode 147).
Rich sits down with Alejandro Reyna ’17 and Professor Kristen Strandberg, discussing the process of composition, Alejandro’s approach to Wabash, and the enrichment of student life through music (Episode 146).
Rich sits down with Dr. Laura Bates, discussing her development of the first Shakespeare reading program in a supermax prison, the unique challenges of building trust in that environment, and the Bard’s relatability to good men making bad decisions (Episode 145).
Today’s episode is hosted by senior Jordan Smith ’17, who spoke with students on their experience living in Martindale Hall before and after its renovation (Episode 144).
For the second half of our two-part episode on the 1982 Basketball Champions, Rich continues the discussion with former head basketball coach Mac Petty on leading the team through the semi-final and final rounds (Episode 143).
In this special two-part episode, Rich sits down with former head basketball coach Mac Petty, walking through the journey of Wabash’s 1982 basketball team to become the National Champions 35 years ago (Episode 142).
Rich sits down with professor Colin McKinney, discussing computer science, robotics, and the importance of communication in the field of Mathematics (Episode 141).
For today’s episode, Rich sits down with Jackson Katz, discussing his approach to gender violence prevention, being a responsible citizen, and his concept of various "masculinities" (Episode 140).
For today’s episode, Rich sits down with Todd Richardson, discussing his approach to recruitment for lacrosse, the tight-knit club of its coaches, and season prep for the Wabash team (Episode 139).
For this special two-interview episode, Rich followed student-director Rory Willats '17 through the production process, discussing his experience in casting his peers, the differences between acting and directing, and his rehearsal style, in pulling together his directorial debut, The Furies, which premiers Feb. 22, 2017, in the Experimental Theater. (Episode 138).
This week, Rich sits down with junior Rudy Solis, discussing his passion for literature, his experiences with racism abroad, and the influences on his research into immigration (Episode 137).
This week, Rich sits down with Bill Cook ’66, discussing his research on Francis of Assisi, how diversity shapes our identity, and learning from students’ faces (Episode 136).
This week, Rich sits down with Charles Johnson ’65, discussing attempts through the Northwest Passage, the importance of connecting with nature, and the writings of his favorite author, Alistair MacLeod (Episode 135).
This week, Rich sits down with John Kerezy ’77 to discuss his new book on the history of Wabash Athletics, including a famous Servies’ quote, thoughts on the spirit at the Stagg Bowl, and Pete Metzelaars’ love of basketball (Episode 134).
This week, Rich sits down with Professors Ethan Hollander and Derek Nelson on their recent experience in the world of publication, discussing choosing the right publisher, writing books for students, and how eBook publications may replace traditional hardcovers (Episode 133).
This week, Rich sits down with senior Riley Lefever, discussing his favorite spots on campus, the value in changing weight class versus cutting weight, and his time as head RA (Episode 132).
This week, Rich sits down with Professor Bob Royalty, discussing his experience giving the annual LaFollette Lecture, his immersion travel with students abroad, and his inner, cultural “foodie” (Episode 131).
For our first over-the-phone episode, Rich spoke with Guy Kinman ’40, discussing his Wabash memories, his time serving as a military chaplain, and his LGBT activism in and around Richmond, VA (Episode 130).
This week, Rich sits down with students from the Wabash Democracy and Public Discourse initiative, discussing the positive impacts that deliberation can have within communities that embrace the practice (Episode 129).
This week, Rich sits down with REL290 students, who traveled to Israel over Thanksgiving Break. Students Aaron Becker ’17, Anthony Douglas ’17, Cameron Glaze ’17, Tim Riley ’18, James Suess ’17 reflect on their shared experiences abroad (Episode 128).
This week, Rich sits down with returning alumnus Steven Jones, discussing the balance between his two roles, mentorship as the highest honor, and his profound love of cars (Episode 127).
This week, Rich sits down with film actor Parker Sawyers ’05, discussing his circuitous path to the screen, life in London, and how he prepared his role as President Obama (Episode 126).
This week, Rich sits down with songwriters Steve Leslie and Dan Couch ’89, discussing teaching as a performance art, how to “solve” a song, and what it’s like to win a Grammy (Episode 125).
This week, Rich sits down with Greta Binford, a Crawfordsville native and Associate Professor of Biology at Lewis and Clark College, discussing her experience researching spiders, flipping cow patties, and finding her career (Episode 124).
This year’s Monon Bell podcast features a return by broadcast commentators Jim Amidon and Steve Hoffman, reviewing some of the highlight moments of the Monon game past and present (Episode 123).
This week, Rich sits down with visiting author Jamaica Kincaid, discussing her peculiar upbringing, her outlook on writing, and a love of gardening (Episode 122).
This week, Rich sits down with veteran students of the Moot Court competition, discussing the process and pains undertaken with each year’s Moot Court Finals (Episode 121).
This week, Rich sits down with Assistant Chief Investment Officer at Guggenheim Investments, Anne Walsh, discussing her perspectives on capital market behavior and the impact of the liberal arts in shaping that behavior (Episode 120).
This week, Rich sits down with Associate Professor of Political Science at Marquette University, Dr. Julia Azari, discussing her professional blogging and political discourse on social media in the current and recent presidential elections (Episode 119).
This week, Rich sits down with Tom Runge about his less-than-ordinary time at Wabash and discussing how his liberal arts education prepared him for a career in the Air Force after being drafted (Episode 118).
On this special release episode, President Hess sits down with Esther George, the CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and speaker at this year's annual Rogge Memorial Lecture (Episode 117).
This week, Rich sits down with Jake Moore '12, discussing how his Wabash liberal arts education has lead to him to working for the Peace Corp and traveling across the world (Episode 116).
This week, Rich sits down with Tim Padgett '84, discussing how his Wabash liberal arts education has helped him in the field of journalism (Episode 115).
This week, Rich travels outside the studio to interview Hugh Vandivier '91, discussing his current responsibilities as editor-in-chief at Lessonly and of his Wabash education (Episode 114).
This week, Rich sits down with Luke Wren '14, discussing his immersion experiences with Wabash and how they informed his current work developing public health in Montgomery County, IN (Episode 113).
This week, Rich sits down with new Head Football Coach Don Morel, discussing his approach to the game and experiences with the Little Giants culture (Episode 112).
For the second and final week, Wabash On My Mind features stories told at the Scarlet Yarns booth during this year's Big Bash Alumni Reunion. In this episode, we recall times in Wabash's history when not all students felt accepted as part of the brotherhood (Episode 111).
For the next two weeks, Wabash On My Mind features stories told at the Scarlet Yarns booth during this year's Big Bash Alumni Reunion. In this episode, we recall a famous basketball game, students struggling to return to campus from afar, and the sorrowful sob story of a goose (Episode 110).
To start off this year's season of Wabash On My Mind, Steve Charles sat down with First Lady Lora Hess, Chef Rick Warner, and Dr. John Roberts, who will be key figures in the upcoming Montgomery County Free Clinic's Dining with the Chefs event this Saturday (Episode 109).
This week, Rich sat down with Joe and Leslie Day, talking about their professional and personal experiences as foremost Professors of Classics Emeriti (Episode 108).
This week, field reporter Steve Charles met with award-winning poet and Pushcart Prize nominee J.T. Whitehead '87 at the Kurt Vonnegut Library in Indianapolis (Episode 107).
Rich sat down this week with professor Glen Helman, recent chair of the Philosophy Department and now retired, talking about his philosophy and the way to a good question (Episode 106).
This week, Richard Paige sits down with recently retired professor Warren Rosenberg, who discussed his favorite Wabash experiences and personal development as a professor at Wabash for 36 years (Episode 105).
This week, Richard sits down with Dennis Dean '73, talking about his Wabash experience and his path to researching in science (Episode 104).
This week, Richard sits down with Brigance Forum Lecture speaker Celeste Condit, discussing public deliberation in society and Condit's research on emotional studies in rhetoric (Episode 103).
This week, Richard Paige sits down with four graduated seniors of the Track & Field and Cross Country variety, discussing whose training regimen is more rigorous and what it takes to win eight NCAC Championship titles over four years (Episode 102).
Richard Paige sits down with Nathan Bode and Sam Vaught, who will each be speaking on behalf of the Class of 2016 at their Commencement this weekend (Episode 101).
In the 100th episode of Wabash On My Mind, Assistant professor of Political Science Shamira Gelbman talks about her research on social media and election campaigns, the momentousness of getting to handle original historical documents, and getting her students to think critically about history's master narrative (Episode 100).
Ethan Hollander and Christie Byun, associate professors of Political Science and Economics, respectively, stopped by for a discussion over the music industry, sabbaticals, and the relationship between their marriage and their work in this week's episode of Wabash on my Mind (Episode 99).
Associate Professor of Psychology Eric Olofson stopped by to talk about his path to becoming a professor and developmental psychologist in this week's episode of WOMM (Episode 98).
Wabash Brewing’s Matt Kriech ’00, co-owner, and Nic Stauch, head brewer, discuss survival and success in the competitive Indiana beer market. The pair talk of eclectic palates, new recipes, and the fun that comes with naming new brews (Episode 97).
If you've watched any of the streamed football, basketball, or baseball games, you've seen these guys' work, but do you know who they are? This week on Wabash On My Mind, Richard Paige sits down with Austin Myers '16, Derek Andre '16, Kendall Baker '16, and Ryan Cairns '17 to talk about what goes into these stellar sports broadcasts (Episode 96).
Richard Paige sits in with Alumnus Matt Tanney '05 in this week's episode of Wabash On My Mind (Episode 95).
Richard Paige took the podcast across the mall to Detchon to interview eight of the many students who presented their research. (Episode 94)
Rich sat down with award-winning poet, educator and activist Nate Marshall, who shared some of the pieces from his recently-published book (Episode 93).
Jim Dreher '85 stopped by to talk about his life as an entrepreneur in this week's episode of Wabash On My Mind (Episode 92).
This week, we spoke with Head Lacrosse Coach Terry Corcoran as well as Head Track and Cross Country Coach Clyde Morgan about the upcoming Spring seasons (Episode 91).
Director Jim Cherry, Dramaturg Zach Anderson, and the lead actors Quinn Cavin and Jared Cottingham stop in to discuss Wabash's upcoming production of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead (Episode 90).
Jim Swift, Henry Swift, and Professor Hartnett stop by to talk about the recent revival of the Wabash College Pep Band (Episode 89).
In this week's episode, multimedia entrepreneur Luke Stepleton '02 stopped by the WOMM Podcast Booth and had a chat with our host, Richard Paige (Episode 88).
Richard Paige sat down with the former sportscaster and professional football player Paul Maguire in this week's podcast (Episode 87).
Host Richard Paige sits down with Co-Founder of the American Federation for Children Kevin Chavous '78, discussing his role in advocating for education and civil rights (Episode 86).
Retired Major General Mike Lehnert sat down with us to talk about his time in the military, the handover of the Panama Canal, running Guantanamo Bay, and his plans for retirement (Episode 85).
Host Richard Paige sits down with current students Joe Murphy '16, Clayton Randolph '16 and Austin Earl '17 discussing their work on the Wabash College Stats crew for home games throughout the year (Episode 84).
Richard Paige is back this week with another mobile podcast. This time, Jeff Been '81, the retiring director of the Legal Aid Society of Louisville, talks about his career and his plans for the future. (Episode 83)
Over the Christmas Break, Wabash On My Mind recaps more of our favorite alumni stories on Wabash life and culture, as told during this year's Scarlet Yarns gathering at the Big Bash reunion.
Over the Christmas Break, Wabash On My Mind recaps some of our favorite alumni stories on Wabash life and culture, as told during this year's Scarlet Yarns gathering at the Big Bash reunion.
New BKT professors Annie Strader, Matt Weedman, and Sabrina Thomas discuss the challenges and advantages of first-year faculty members at an all-male liberal arts college (Episode 82).
We sat down with Dennis Krause, who recently gave the 36th LaFollette Lecture (Episode 81).
The podcast hits the road for the first time, as host Richard Paige traveled to Louisville, KY, to talk with Tom Cottingham '82 about entrepreneurship, his latest venture, and the importance of building a good team. (Episode 80)
We sat down with Jay Williams to talk about his Wabash experiences in founding WNDY radio and how this led to a career in programming consultancy (Episode 79).
Coaches Kyle Brumett, Brian Anderson, and Brent Noble talk about the upcoming winter sports seasons. (Episode 78)
Jim Amidon '87 and Steve Hoffman '85 talk about all aspects of Monon--campus unity, the history of bell thefts, and predictions for the current game. (Episode 77)
We sat down with Bob and Betty Allen during Homecoming Weekend to talk about life at both Wabash and DePauw, their time at Mud Hollow, and their children (Episode 76).
In a wide-ranging talk, Andrea James '89 discusses the creativity behind film making, advertising, finding her voice as an advocate for transgender issues, and her unique Wabash experience. (Episode 75)
Dr. Dennis Whigham '66, senior botanist for the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, recalls his early interest in botany within the Steel City and how his Wabash education fostered his eventual career (Episode 74)
Dr. Richard Silverman, discoverer of Lyrica, walks us through his career in chemistry and describes the impacts that the discovery of Lyrica has had on his life and to those around him. (Episode 73)
In this week's podcast, we highlight the upcoming play "The Misanthrope." We sat down with Professor Jessie Mills and Brian Sutow to learn what it was like adapting this play to a modern audience. We'll also hear from Rory Willats '17, Donovan Whitney '16, and Jared Cottingham '19 to get a student perspective of the play. (Episode 72)
Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton '00 sat down to discuss the Stellar Communities designation, his vision of the future, and the city's partnership with the College. (Episode 71)
Roland Morin '91, Seth Gunderman '16, and Brenden King '16 talk about the Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship. (Episode 70)
Bilal Jawed '17 talks of his time at Wabash, how studying abroad has influenced his education, and how the Global Health Initiative impacts him. He recently completed a three-month internship in Uganda as a medical researcher and care provider. (Episode 69)
Joshua Johnson '11 talks about his story leading up to, and experiences at the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba. (Episode 68)
Professor Bobby Horton discusses the Wabash Liberal Arts Immersion Program and its initial successes. (Episode 67)
Coaches Erik Raeburn and Chris Keller talk about the upcoming Wabash football and soccer seasons, respectively. (Episode 66)
Associate Professor of Biology, Amanda Ingram, and Dean of the College, Scott Feller, talk about the benifits of urban farming in this week's podcast. (Episode 65)
Chef Jason Anderson from Bon Appetit, Chef Lali Hess of Juniper Spoon, and Professor Rick Warner from Wabash College come together to talk about "Dining With the Chefs," a a fundraiser for the Montgomery County Free Clinic on Aug. 15, 2015, food, eating local, and inspiration. (Episode 64)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Laura Wysocki delivers her 2013 Chapel Talk, "Why Wabash?" (Episode 63)
Dr. David Blix's '70, professor of religion delivers a Chapel Talk from 2007, "That Was Then, This Is Now." (Episode 62)
In this Chapel Talk redux, we turn to professor of religion Bill Placher, noted teacher, scholar, and mentor, and his memorable 2007 effort. (Episode 61)
We go back in time to April 4th, 2013, for psychology professor Dr. Bobby Horton's interesting chapel talk on happiness. (Episode 60)
Dwight Watson, the 2015 McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Award winner, discusses the connections between his distinguished careers in teaching and theater. (Episode 59)
Dr. Polley talks about life after Wabash, molecular biology, puns, and the importance of leaving the world a better place. (Episode 58)
Biology professor Amanda Ingram discusses the how biology fits into the liberal arts, the study of lovegrasses and orchids, and the importance of sustainability. (Episode 57)
Freshly retired, English professor Dr. Marc Hudson discusses poetry, his Wabash memories, and fatherhood. (Episode 56)
Drury talks rhetoric, its importance on campus, politics, and the Democracy and Public Discourse initiative. (Episode 55)
In this episode, Richard Paige sits down with Thom Conroy, author and senior lecturer at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The duo discuss creative writing, the art of storytelling, and the life of Dr. Ernst Dieffenbach, the scientist and explorer who is the subject of his latest book, "The Naturalist." (Episode 54)
English professor Lamberton and students Lorenze Billups ’15, Arion Clanton ’15, and Abram Morris ’15 discuss the audio rhetoric class and the craft of conveying a story through the spoken word. (Episode 53)
The Emmy-Award-winning casting director talks of his stellar career in film and television. His credits include Modern Family, Frasier, News Radio, Cheers, Night at the Roxbury, Look Who's Talking and Father of the Bride 2. (Episode 52)
Billy McManus '15 and Joe Mount '15 chat in advance of delivering the 2015 Commencement Addresses. (Episode 51)
Jacob Surface '11, a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Embassy to Papa New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, talks about his career and Wabash education. (Episode 50)
Professor Michael Abbott and Brett Douville, the Presidential Fellow in Digital Arts and Human Values, discuss their love of video games and how that love translates to learning in and out of the classroom. (Episode 49)
Classics professor Jeremy Hartnett '96 Hartnett speaks of his work inside and outside the classroom. (Episode 48)
Political science professor Ethan Hollander talks of the Wabash experience, the benefits of immersion trips, and how his personal travels have influenced him. (Episode 47)
Olympian, human rights activist, mentor, and educator John Carlos joins host Richard Paige to discuss his life experiences and the resulting message for young people. (Episode 46)
Dr. Lon Porter, associate professor of chemistry, discusses chemistry, 3D printing, superheros, and science fiction. (Episode 45)
Penn State University's J. Michael Hogan discusses the impact of rhetoric in the classroom and in society and his Brigance Forum Lecture. (Episode 44)
Matt Kriech '00, Damon Carl '03, the owners of Wabash Brewing, talk of their love of Wabash, chemistry, and the business of producing beer with host Richard Paige. (Episode 43)
Associate professor of physics Martin Madsen discusses student involvement, creativity and the fun side of physics. (Episode 42)
Award-winning short fiction writer E.J. Levy chats with host Richard Paige about creativity, the writing process, and her latest book, "Love, In Theory." (Episode 41)
Host Richard Paige sits down with Doug Calish, Professor of Art at Wabash College, to talk about Calish's creative experiences inside and outside of the classroom, art communities, and what art means. (Episode 40)
Peter Hulen discusses the roots of electronic music at Wabash College, the creative process,and the new electronic music minor. Electronic musics samples are also featured. (Episode 39)
The Philanthropy of the Liberal Arts, the keynote address was given by Earl Lewis, President of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; and introduced by Lora Hess, former Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving at Claremont McKenna College. (Episode 38)
The final panel in the Celebrating the Value of Liberal Arts Education series addresses the question: What must be changed or preserved about the liberal arts to ensure its relevance and effectiveness for the future?
Panel Chair: Robert Wedgeworth Jr. '59, fmr. Dean of Columbia University and retired CEO of ProLiteracy Worldwide
Panelists: Bob Connor, fmr. President of the Teagle Foundation; Cecilia A. Conrad, VP of the MacArthur Program; Kelly Pfledderer '96, CEO and Founder of Apparatus. (Episode 37)
This episode is a recording of a discussion on the Center of Inquiry's research. Featuring Charles Blaich, director, and Kathleen Wise, associate director, both of the Center of Inquiry, the discussion connected the Center's research with the day's previous discussions highlighting stregths and suggesting changes to improve the eficacy of liberal arts education. (Episode 36)
The third panel in the Celebrating the Value of Liberal Arts Education series addresses the question: How did the liberal arts develop each panelist's capacity to innovate and engage in lifelong learning?
Panel Chair: Arthur Levine, President of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Panelists: Elizabeth A. Dindorf, President of Columbia College; Richard B. Gunderman, Chancellor's Professor of Radiology and Health Studies at Indiana University; and Donna Heiland, Vice President of Emerson College. (Episode 35)
The second panel in the Celebrating the Value of Liberal Arts Education series addresses the question: How did the liberal arts develop each panelist's deeper sense of ethics and the capacity to work effectively in a diverse world?
Panel Chair: Bob Grand '78, Managing Partner of Barnes Thornburg LLP
Panelists: Leon Botstein, President of Bard College; Bobby Schnadel, Dean of the School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University; David N. Shane '70, retired CEO of LDI, Ltd., LLC. (Episode 34)
The first panel in the Celebrating the Value of Liberal Arts Education series addresses the question: How did the liberal arts benefit each panelist's development of leadership skills?
Panel Chair: Alecia A. DeCoudreaux, President of Mills College
Panelists: Stephen L. Ferguson, Chairman of Cook Group Incorporated; Lee Hamilton, Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University and Former United States Congressman; and Gregory Hess, President of Wabash College. (Episode 33)
Dr. Wetzel discusses his interests in biology, the intracies and impacts of immersion trips and the Global Health Initiative. (Episode 32)
A biology major, Jovanovich discusses his Wabash experience, his professional career in Asia and his humanitarian and philanthropic efforts in the region. (Episode 31)
Noted attorney David Kendall '66 talks of defending the First Amendment, his law career, his time at Wabash, and the Freedom Summer of 1964. (Episode 30)
Associate Professor of Chemestry, Dr. Laura Wysocki, sits down with host Richard Paige to discuss the joys of the laboratory as well as her proximity to the Nobel Prize! (Episode 29)
Dan Rogers, professor of Spanish, talks of his interest in Mexican culture, the Spanish language, the liberal arts classroom, immersion learning, and even music. (Episode 28)
College Archivist Beth Swift chats with Butler, professor emeritus of political science, about her experience teaching at Wabash College. (Episode 27)
Todd McDorman joins host Richard Paige to discusses his new position as Associate Dean of the College and his work in the rhetoric department. (Episode 26)
Director Michael Abbott and cast members Pierce Velderman '15, Jared Cottingham '18, and Patrick Kvachkoff '15, of Wabash College's 'Guys and Dolls' theatre production discuss the production. 'Guys & Dolls' premiered on November 5, 2014. (Episode 25)
President Hess took part in a wide-ranging conversation on all things Wabash. (Episode 24)
Wabash Magazine Editor Steve Charles sits down with Sterling Carter '07 to discuss his work in democracy, governance, conflict, and human rights with a focus on Africa, including nearly four years experience in conflict-prone states in Africa. (Episode 23)
Features interviews from the following alumni: Caleb Mast '09, Matt Zimmerman '94, Jesus Campos '04, Bill Barnett '64, Vince Buzard '64, Dudley Burgess '64, Steve Sallot '69, John A. Burrell '69, Al Wright '50. (Episode 22)
This episode focuses on stories that came out of our fraternities and residence halls, featuring interviews from the following alumni: Joe Higgs '79, Russell Pollard '69, Jack Clarke '69, John A. Burrell '69, Dennis Stokes '69, Rex Henthorn '59, Val Harris '64, Stewart Ellis '64. (Episode 21)
This episode centers on involvement in extracurricular activities throughout the years, featuring interviews with Josh Patty '99, Al Wright '50, John Sowers '99, Vince Buzard '64, Taimur Baig '94, Jason Hand '94, Chris Rowland '94, Tom Welch '94, Matt Zimmerman '94, Ron Nichols '69, Jim McDaniel '74, Skip Lindeman '64, Bob Sehr '64. (Episode 20)
This episode looks at immersion learing through the college with interviews from the following alumni: Dennis Stokes '69, Steve Fox '69, Steve Sallot '69, Taimur Baig '94. (Episode 19)
The final episode in a three part series detailing the Wabash faculty through the years, and featuring interviews with the following alumni: John Tweedle '64, Bill Robbins '64, Bob M. Shearer '69, Rex Henthorn '59, Moe Brand '57. (Episode 18)
The second in a three part series detailing Wabash faculty through the years with interviews from the following alumni: Stan Matheny '56, Al Wright '50, David Petering '64, Josh Patty '99. (Episode 17)
This Scarlet Yarns episode focuses on man's best friend roaming the Wabash camups with interviews from the following alumni: Jack Clarke '69, Ron Nichols '69. (Episode 15)
Wabash traditions are spotlighted in this 2014 Scarlet Yarns snippet, ranging from the extinct to the newly emerging, with interviews from the following alumni: John A. Burrell '69, Bob M. Shearer '69, Dudley Burgess '64, John Tweedle '64, Dennis Stokes '64, Jim Durham '64. (Episode 14)
This episode, the first track from the 2014 Scarlet Yarns, remembers Norman Moore, Dean of Students from 1958-84. It features interviews with the following alumni: Bill Barnett '64, Jack Clarke '69, Bob M. Shearer '69, Jim McDaniel '74, Jim Millican '64, Dennis Stokes '69, Bill Robbins '64. (Episode 13)
Prof. Warner teaches courses in Latin American, African, and World History. His research has focused on the indigenous history of Mexico, Latin American religious history and more recently, the global history of food. Prior to becoming a professor, Dr. Warner worked as a professional chef for a decade in California. He talks of his influences, how he sees the Wabash experience, and shares his thoughts on winning the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Award. (Episode 12)
Kim King '99 earned a Masters of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He served in various leadership roles in AME congregations in both Atlanta and Chicago, but left pastoral ministry in 2006 to work in higher education. He was hired at Wabash as the Assistant Director of Admissions in 2008, but left to direct the Office of Admissions at the Chicago Theological Seminary in May of 2011. He returned to Wabash and is currently the Associate Director of Admissions. (Episode 11)
Coach Johnson spent 37 seasons in charge of the Wabash harriers. A native of Englewood, New Jersey, Johnson was a track and football standout in high school and later attended the University of Idaho, where he graduated in 1965. Johnson was the 1962 Northwest AAU champion in the 440 and was a finalist at the 1963 NCAA Championships in the 220. He earned his master's in education from Purdue in 1974. (Episode 10)
Lexie Hoerl joined the Wabash faculty in 2009 to teach political theory and courses in American government. She has involved Wabash students in her own research and supervised them as they conduct their own. Hoerl enjoys being an active participant in Wabash campus life and can be seen at plays, concerts, guest lectures and sporting events of all sorts. Hoerl also serves as faculty sponsor of the Cigar and Pipe Club and Wabash's chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society. (Episode 9)
Retiring Associate Director of Admissions Jamie Watson sits down with Wabash College Archivist Beth Swift for a fascinating conversation ranging from her history as an actress to the life of a woman on the Wabash campus. (Episode 8)
Warren Rosenberg came to Wabash College in 1980. He teaches courses in American literature, film, gender and men’s studies, and ethnic American literature, specifically African American and Jewish literatures. He has published articles on Herman Melville, Henry James, Toni Morrison, and Michael Chabon, among others. (Episode 7)
Prof. Blix, ’70, has been teaching at Wabash since 1996. (Previously he did a few warm-up stints at the College in the early 1990s). At one time or another, he’s taught most courses in the department, but he principally teaches world religions. (Episode 6)
Amidon has helped lead the college in a variety of roles over the past 27 years. Most recently, he is the President’s Chief of Staff. Greatly humble and thankful for the opportunities that Wabash has afforded him, he reflects on the changes of Wabash, the future of changing from “A” to “The” and offers a tremendously insightful narrative about the fame of her honored name. (Episode 5)
Dr. Herzog now finds himself retired, having just completed 37 years of teaching in the English Department at Wabash—a job that he thoroughly enjoyed because of the Wabash traditions, the liberal arts curriculum, and most of all the students. Here are his thoughts on each. (Episode 4)
Recently inaugurated 16th President of Wabash College Gregory D. Hess sits down with Chet Turnbough '14. Dr. Hess comes to us at a pivotal time in Wabash history. A professional economist and academic, Dr. Hess discusses his life choices surrounding his decision to study economics and his interest in the humanities. He explains what the ‘Simple Gifts’ really are, the role of the liberal arts for men, Wabash’s unique position as an all-male college, and some of Dr. Hess’s lesser-known stories. (Episode 1)
Wabash Track and Field coach Clyde Morgan has enjoyed tremendous success during his tenure at Wabash, bringing a determined, positive mindset and go-getter mentality to Little Giant athletics. In this episode we discuss the importance of the Wabash Family, being able to laugh at yourself, and maintaining confidence and a positive attitude. (Episode 3)
Rob Shook '83 sits down with Admiral Bobby R. Inman for a conversation on the liberal arts and Inman's unique and fascinating background. Inman served as Director of Naval Intelligence, Director of the National Security Agency, and the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence. Inman has been influential in various advisory roles, notably chairing a commission on improving security at U.S. foreign installations. (Episode 2)