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For this episode, Ryan Holsapple sits down with Rebecca (Becky) Kersey, Payroll Specialist at HU. They cover topics including her mission work in Papua New Guinea, how she keeps things running so everyone gets paid, and how she tries to stay connected with students.
This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU employees who work "behind the scenes" on the main campus--you may see them in passing, but you never really get a chance to know them. Hear their inspiring stories and discover how they help make HU a special place.
On this episode of "Rooted", Noah Mondor interviews Sarah Rickerd, the Office Coordinator for Student Life and the Undergraduate International Student Services DSO. Sarah shares many of the ways Student Life assists HU students, what she wishes she would have done differently with her education, and her unfulfilled longing to be an Olympiad judge.
This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU employees who work "behind the scenes" on the main campus--you may see them in passing, but you never really get a chance to know them. Hear their inspiring stories and discover how they help make HU a special place.
Join Ross Gosnell for a chat with Isaac Barber, Associate Dean of Student Success. Through the course of the interview, Isaac talks about a wide variety of topics including his own undergraduate experience and how it shaped his current career path, moving to Huntington in the midst of the COVID shutdown, how love is a critical component of his job, and his advice for graduates.
This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU employees who work "behind the scenes" on the main campus--you may see them in passing, but you never really get a chance to know them. Hear their inspiring stories and discover how they help make HU a special place.
On this episode, Rebekah Steffen sits down for coffee talk with Tracy Wyatt, an employee at the HUB's Forest Blend cafe. They talk about working with students, handling rush times at the cafe, and Tracy's experience with HU's trip to Jamaica.
This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU employees who work "behind the scenes" on the main campus--you may see them in passing, but you never really get a chance to know them. Hear their inspiring stories and discover how they help make HU a special place.
Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. For the final episode of this season, Josh Thomas talks with Amanda Morris-Campbell, director for the Sojourner Program at Huntington University. Amanda shares her journey finding her career path, explains what a Sojourner is, and discusses how she sees God moving in the student body at HU.
Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. Join Bryce Lippe for an in-depth conversation with Erica Marshall, the director of the Academic Center for Excellence at Huntington University. They talk about the development of Erica's work with HU, how the ACE and ABLE program serve students, and some of the highlights of Erica's work with students in both the ACE and ABLE program.
Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Drake Sare interviews junior animation major Joy Heisey and senior business management major Spencer Craft. Join them as they talk about the community-building aspects of Olympiad, the relationship between serving others and self-improvement, and what sets HU apart from other faith-based colleges and universities.
Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. For this episode, Ryan Holsapple sits down with freshman film production major Daniel Johansen to talk about the freshman experience. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including why Daniel chose HU, what his first impressions as a freshman were, and what he likes about being a DMA student.
Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Noah Mondor has a candid conversation with former HU student Lindsey Skiles. They discuss starting college in the middle of a pandemic, the little-known "Customized Academic Program", and what happens when you decide a particular school isn't the right choice for you.
Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Lily Anderson sits down with Craig Campbell, the Director of eSports at Huntington University. They talk about the history of eSports at HU (it's probably older than you think!) and how they choose which games to compete in, as well as the best thing eSports does for students.
Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Ross Gosnell and HU student Josiah Reichard talk about Josiah's experience as a Sojourner. They answer the big question, "What is a Sojourner, and what do they do?" while also chatting about Josiah's life experiences--and his favorite Bible verse.
Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Kortney Grimm chats with staff member Sarah Rickerd, the Office Coordinator for Student Life and Undergraduate International Student Services DSO at Huntington University. They talk about Sarah's experiences with adoption, surviving cancer, and working with international students. Sarah also shares her perspective on some differences between Christian schools and public schools, rooted in her family's various experiences with both types of institutions.
In this episode of Rooted, Travis Farthing sits down with Forester Radio student station manager Melissa Farthing to talk about her responsibilities at Forester Radio, how she deals with technical glitches, and her advice for those interested in trying something new.
This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
In this episode of Rooted, Bennett Schomber chats with Callie McKeown about the three different leadership positions she has held on campus. Listen in as they discuss learning to ask for help, how her faith has shaped her disciplinary style, and how she reacts when things go wrong.
This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
In this episode of Rooted, Josh Thomas is joined by Resident Assistant Micah McFadden. Join them as they talk about film production, the unique culture of Baker Second, and what it means to be a servant leader.
This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
In this episode of Rooted, Elias Collier sits down for a conversation with Resident Assistant Denali Kern. Join them as they talk about getting to know others, growing as a leader, and the impact Denali's role model has had on her leadership style. This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
In this episode of Rooted, Elias Collier sits down for a conversation with Resident Assistant Denali Kern. Join them as they talk about getting to know others, growing as a leader, and the impact Denali's role model has had on her leadership style. This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
In this episode of Rooted, Elias Collier sits down for a conversation with current Student Government Association (SGA) President Isiah Huber. Listen in as they talk about faith-based leadership, what is involved with representing the students on campus, and Isiah's personal journey to HU. This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
In this episode of Rooted: Tenacious Teachers, Bennett Schomber interviews Jarod Hammel, Dean of Students and baseball coach at Huntington North High School in Huntington, Indiana. Listen in as Mr. Hammel talks about being part of a team, the impact of COVID-19, and the challenges of being a high school dean. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview local educators. Hear their inspiring stories and how they've overcome unique challenges in the education world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a teacher in modern-day Northeast Indiana, this special series, Tenacious Teachers, is for you!
In this episode of Rooted: Tenacious Teachers, Elliot Martin interviews Desiree Jackson, a teacher at Lakewood Park Christian School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Listen in as Ms. Jackson talks about her decision to become a teacher and the differences between teaching in elementary school and college classrooms. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview local educators. Hear their inspiring stories and how they've overcome unique challenges in the education world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a teacher in modern-day Northeast Indiana, this special series, Tenacious Teachers, is for you!
In this episode of Rooted: Tenacious Teachers, Travis Szelis interviews Troy Szelis, a teacher at Woodside Middle School in the Southwest Allen County District. Listen in as Mr. Szelis discusses readjusting to the classroom after COVID, the teachers who inspired him, and advice for future educators. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview local educators. Hear their inspiring stories and how they've overcome unique challenges in the education world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a teacher in modern-day Northeast Indiana, this special series, Tenacious Teachers, is for you!
In this episode of Rooted: Tenacious Teachers, Megan Hochstetler interviews Melissa Hochstetler, a 2nd-grade teacher at Covington Elementary School in Fort Wayne, IN. Listen in as Mrs. Hochstetler talks about watching students grow, setting boundaries, and keeping it fun in the classroom. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview local educators. Hear their inspiring stories and how they've overcome unique challenges in the education world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a teacher in modern-day Northeast Indiana, this special series, Tenacious Teachers, is for you!
In this episode of Rooted: Tenacious Teachers, Ash Weill interviews Matt and Mandy Stephenson, who have an impressive 38 years of teaching experience between the two of them. Mr. Stephenson teaches math at Huntington North High School, and Mrs. Stephenson teaches 5th grade at Lincoln Elementary School. Listen in as Mr. & Mrs. Stephenson discuss their paths through the teaching profession and how their experiences and classroom are both similar and different. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview local educators. Hear their inspiring stories and how they've overcome unique challenges in the education world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a teacher in modern-day Northeast Indiana, this special series, Tenacious Teachers, is for you!
Melissa Farthing interviews Mr. Nick Altman from Huntington North High School in this introductory episode of Rooted: Tenacious Teachers. Mr. Altman teaches broadcasting classes at Huntington North. He oversees the weekly video announcements, HNHS Today, and the student-led radio station, 91.9 FM WVSH, the second-oldest high school radio station in Indiana. Listen in as Mr. Altman recounts his journey to becoming a teacher and what teaching broadcasting means to him. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview local educators. Hear their inspiring stories and how they've overcome unique challenges in the education world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a teacher in modern-day Northeast Indiana, this special series, Tenacious Teachers, is for you!
On this episode of Rooted, join Bryce Lippe as he talks with Campus Pastor Mark Vincenti. Hear about Vincenti's upbringing, college years, and current goals at HU. This is Vincenti's first year as HU decided to hire on a campus pastor.
On this episode of Rooted, Miranda Gust sits down with Dr. Lance Clark to take a deep dive into the story of Glenn Frank and the new Capstone program in HU's film department. Enjoy hearing about Glenn's inspiring life as he impacts the community, industry professionals coming to HU, and the future of Huntington University's film program.
On this episode of Rooted, Amanda Morris-Campbell joins Ryan Walker to talk about the rebranding from Campus Ministry Coordinators to Sojourners. Enjoy hearing who Amanda is and her role here on campus, where the idea of Sojourners stems from, and the purpose behind the rebrand.
In this season premiere of Rooted, Vanessa Brown sits down with freshman cancer survivor Maddie Schultis. Cancer is already a challenging battle but with the addition of COVID and an upcoming transition to college life, hear how Maddie has overcome it all.
On this special episode of Rooted, Melissa Farthing speaks with Les Petroff, the general manager of Sodexo Campus Services at Huntington University. Learn what goes into making sure students are served a variety of fresh foods at the Dining Commons and how the student body's feedback has affected these choices. Make sure you listen until the end for a sneak peek of what is to come at the newly renovated HUB building!
In the fourth episode of this season, Ashley Weill sits down with Michael Cripe, owner of Healthy Hut in Huntington, IN. Tune in to hear the story of how Healthy Hut began, how it navigated through the pandemic and new ways that customers can engage with Healthy Hut, in or outside the store.
In this episode of Rooted, Ryan Walker speaks with freshman Kallen Kelsheimer about how he came to Huntington University, being on the men's baseball team, his hopes for his major, a Vietnam missions trip and a few other surprises.
In this episode of Rooted, Grace O'Brien speaks with Huntington University president Sherilyn Emberton to learn more about her experience in a bluegrass band as a child. Learn how her musical background shaped her into the person she is today.
Mireille Rhodes sits down with Laura Caicedo, a senior journalism student who hails from Colombia. Listen as Laura details her journey of choosing the right college in America and her experience of transitioning to life in another country.
For the final episode of Senior Conversations, Miss Emma Grace interviewed the entire Forester Digital Network Senior class to talk about their experience at Huntington University as a whole. This episode will give you a taste of the bonds that are formed in our department and what it means to be a Forester as a broadcasting major. You also will learn the dreams and aspirations of each of them after graduation despite Covid-19. We also have a video version of this episode available on foresterradio.com
On this week's edition of Rooted - Senior Conversations, listen in as Grace talks with Andrew about his semester in NY, what led him to HU and the Huntington University Theatre Company, and how COVID-19 has affected his senior year
On this week's episode of Senior Conversations, listen in as Bryce Lippe talks with Senior, Alex McCutcheon about having his senior collegiate baseball season canceled due to COVID-19 and what his next year is going to look like.
On this week's episode of Senior Conversations, David Dowling talks with Rachel Blauert about her senior golf season being cut short and her experience at Huntington University.
On episode two of Senior Conversations, Paige Schreiber talks with Shelby Price about her last semester out in L.A. and what it was like learning her experience would be cut short due to COVID-19.
On our first episode of Rooted - Senior Conversations listen in as Miss Emma Grace, and Paige Schreiber talk about how their transition to online schooling has gone and their journey at Huntington University as broadcasting majors!
Bryce Lippe sits down with Sophomore David Dowling to talk about playing soccer as an adaptive sport and having the opportunity to play for Team USA.
Paige Schreiber is joined by Josh Wilson, a senior Bio-PreMed student who has struggled to find the major that fits him best. Listen in how Josh has landed on his purpose in his senior year!
In this Rooted episode, Grace O'Brien sits down with Kennedi McCoy and Jaden Stutton to talk about the impact of Black History Month at Huntington University and how understanding each other looks past the color of your skin.
Samantha Creager is joined by Professor Matt Webb, a Huntington University Film Professor with a unique story to talk about tips for after grad life as well as general anxieties about this topic as well.
Listen in on Jacob Osborn's conversation with Brock Perry, a sophomore youth ministry major about how he is involved with HU's Ultimate Frisbee club and how God has shown him how to lead, even if his friends are now his teammates.
Listen in on Miss Emma Grace's conversation with Matthew Torres -Gomez who is located in AZ to talk about being the first ever Huntington University Arizona graduate, how both schools are similar but also have their unique attributes, and what he is up to now.
Listen in this Thursday, April 25th on Noah Tobias conversation with Dr. Lance Clark about his own journey here at Huntington University and how he is able to stay current in the media world so his students can go smoothly into the corporate media world!
Listen in on Jacob Osborn's conversation with Tessy Geiss about her journey through losing her mom and taking that hard time to heal and use that to tell a story.
Listen in as Bray Snyder talks with Coach Lori Culler talks about her past, her growth from player to coach, and how she leads HU athletics season after season.
Noah Tobias sat down with Morgan Miller to talk about her story about her father and how he went through a terrible accident, but in the end, the accident may have saved his life.
Listen in Miss Emma Grace's conversation with HU Admission Counselor and new Head Volleyball Coach Kelsey Herber about her journey to this point in her volleyball career through her vulnerability to open up about the challenges that come with sports and identity, the unexpected joy that coaching brings her and the vision of what the Kelsey Herber volleyball team looks like.
Listen in on Noah Tobias and one of our 2018 Forester Rado Cares recipients Cece about starting her first semester of HU with her Mom going to the hospital and what God taught her through it.
Listen in on Jacob Osborn and Eric Geders conversation about working at a political radio station in Chicago and what God taught him through his time there.
On this weeks episode of Rooted listen in on Emma Lehman’s conversation with Sommer Rose Vadeboncoeur about her struggles with Achalasia along with Mental Health and how she is striving to impact those who struggle with the same thing on social media and face to face.
Listen in on Taylor Haywood and Genesis Reeds conversation about how she wasn't allowed to dress up for Halloween growing up and her views on it now.
Noah Tobias sat down with Amir El Imrane about what life is like for him as a practicing Muslim going to a Christian University.
On this weeks episode of Rooted listen in on Jacob Osborn’s conversation with David Dowling about what life from a wheelchair is like
On this weeks episode of Rooted listen in on Josh Wilson’s conversation with Norris Friesen about why serving others is so important to him and why it should be important to you
On this weeks episode of Rooted listen in on Miss Emma Grace’s conversation with Dale Gerke about his journey as a follower of Jesus, the impact it has had on him as Bott Radio Network Indiana Regional Manager, and the advice he has for students pursuing a career in management.
Listen in on Noah Tobias and HU Campus Pastor, Arthur Wilson’s conversation about the medical challenges his 17-year-old daughter is facing and what God is teaching his family through the process.
Listen in on Peter Price’s conversation with Jessica Hatcher about different mental issues and how they can affect people.
Grace O’Brien sits down with Jazlyn Rust about discovering God’s grace and the beauty of life after losing her father to cancer right before coming to HU.
Listen in on Justin Ayres conversation with Brooks Walker about the struggles of growing up in a divorced household.
Listen in on Peter Price’s conversation with Dr. Jack Heller about what he does in local prisons to help them understand feelings or just have a good time with Shakespeare
Listen in on Taylor Haywood's conversation with Huntington University's Chair of the Theater Department and Division Chair of the Fine Arts, Jay Duffer conversation about the theater department's upcoming performance, Peter and the Starcatcher and how to incorporate God into the theater.
Jacob Osborn sits down with Bob Burnsworth to talk about how a person can go from able-bodied sinner to paralyzed for Christ.
Listen in on Justin Ayres conversation with Coach Child’s about his own running career, coaching HU Track & Field, and what it means to glorify God in athletics
Listen in on Noah Tobias conversation with Donovan Clark about transferring from a D1 school where he played football to little Huntington University to play baseball.
Grace O'Brien talks with Dr. Mark Fairchild about his many trips to Israel, his books that have been published, and his journey coming to know God!
Peter Price sits down with Bailey Testerman to talk about the real affects of bullying and how to overcome it
Listen in on Josh Wilson and Mike talk about what it's like being a counselor to those missing love in college and those missing love who are somehow wrapped up in DCS.
Listen in on Ryan Lockhart and Brooke Saylor's conversation about being a two sports athlete. faith, and her basketball career.
Listen in on Jordan Hersey and Peter Price’s conversation about trusting God, Moving Forward, and Healing.
Listen in on Jacob Osborn and Megan Wright’s conversation about short term missions, what faith looks like in India, and the impact it makes
Listen in on Noah Tobias’s conversation with Coach Platt about coaching,what it’s like to be apart of the Platt Legacy, and hopes for the season.
Listen in on Kaylea Hendrickson’s conversation with Huntington University’s new Chief of Police Justin Faw about the hard times that come with being a police officer but also the joys of getting to be HU’s new Chief of Police!
Join in on Miss Emma Grace and Nathaniel Roth’s conversation about what the L3 Project is and what it means to love others on this episode of Rooted.
Curious about who the new Dean of Students Brian Jaworski really is? Listen in on Kaylea Hendrickson's conversation with Brian and learn more about his family, where he came from, and his open door policy.
Listen in on Peter Price and lead singer from James and the Drifters Kyle Jackson talk about keeping the faith, change, and what he believes is the secret to a great band.
Listen in on Jacob Osborn and Daryl Singleton's conversation about Leadership, Race Relations, and Faith.
Peter Price talks with Reneson Jean-Louis about what it's like to be a 5th year student, being accepted to Yale, and what his vision is for the future.
Logan Hunt, Peter Price, Jacob Osborn and Miss Emma Grace (Emma Lehman) talk about what their vision is for Rooted.