Be Connected
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsFeatures student-created stories from the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. Stories range from spotlights on current students and alumni to new initiatives in the college and faculty activities outside the classroom. The podcast is hosted by Barbara Volbrecht.
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Life Questions, Be Connected, Episode 36
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBIt's an age-old question. What's the future hold? For many college students, graduating later this month, this concern may feel like another weight on their shoulders, sitting on top of anxiety about the changes COVID has caused to their chosen career field. This episode of Be Connected focuses on questions many students ask themselves about their future and what career path to take. It was created by Caroline White, a journalism major in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquet...
Students Quarantine Experience, Be Connected, Episode 35
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBStudies have shown college students experience more anxiety and depression than the general population, and they are more prone to loneliness. Add COVID to the mix and there are even more challenges, especially when a student has to quarantine. Grace Dargiewicz, a junior majoring in Digital Media, found several students who shared their Marquette University quarantining stories on this episode of Be Connected.
Alumni Spotlight, Ivy Awino, Be Connected, Episode 35
December 15, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBHaving a career in sports and being a DJ are two difficult careers to break into. There are limited opportunities available and many young people want to pursue these entertainment-related positions. Yet, breaking into these fields is possible. Marquette University Alumna Ivy Awino is doing both in her role as Team DJ for the Dallas Mavericks. The Diederich College of Communication graduate shares her story and advice to students on this episode of Be Connected. Today's story was crea...
Transfer Students, Be Connected, Episode 33
September 08, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes - 16.7 MBFor college students, transferring to another university offers some challenges. The fall of 2020 is greeting Marquette University students with additional adjustments as students have to wear masks on campus and keep social distance. Also, instead of 96% of their classes being in person, only 61.2% are. There are some hybrid classes where the class meets in person and online, and there are also online only classes Three former transfer students have advice for current transfer students to...
Alumni Spotlight, Chris Marrs, Be Connected, Episode 32
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 18 MBHaving a career in the entertainment industry is a dream job for many, but it’s a difficult field to break into. Marquette Alumnus Chris Marrs shares advice with students and some details of his journey to becoming an actor, writer and producer. Andres Isidoro, a senior majoring in Digital Media, has the story on this episode of Be Connected.
Sports Alumni Spotlight, Be Connected, Episode 31
June 08, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBThe field of sports broadcasting is highly competitive. Lots of people are vying for few positions. So, what can you do if you want to pursue this career in the future? Three Marquette University alumni offered their thoughts to students in the Diederich College of Communication. Brad Galli, a sports anchor at WXYZ TV in Detroit; Jen Lada, a reporter and host for ESPN and Sophia Minnaert, the primary Brewer’s sideline reporter on FOX Sports Wisconsin spoke at a Diederich Drop In on Teams. ...
Journalism Alumni Spotlight, Jacqui Banaszynski, Be Connected, Episode 30
May 18, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBIt's a busy time in the field of journalism these days with a variety of COVID-19 related stories being created and published through many different platforms. It can be overwhelming from a consumer point of view, and challenging for the journalists too. Marquette University alumna and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Jacqui Banaszynski, shared her words of wisdom with students and faculty in the Diederich College of Communication in the Spring 2020 semester. Zuzu (Zuhdia) Siam, a corpor...
COVID-19 Student Response
April 27, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBStudents at Marquette University, and throughout the country, had a lot of changes to deal with when their courses went from being in person to all online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How did they adjust? How well did their classes go? What are some lessons they've learned? This episode of Be Connected has responses to those questions from some students who attend the Diederich College of Communication. Many of the comments they made were in online discussions and other written comments ...
Alumni Spotlight, Joe Martinez, Be Connected, Episode 28
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBSome inspiration for college students who don't know what to major in, and graduates who might not like the major they chose. It comes from Alumnus Joe Martinez who wanted to do something in the music industry and ended up as an expert in online advertising and marketing. He works from his home, travels around the world and has his own YouTube channel. Digital Media major, Maeve LeFevour talked to Joe about his career journey from DJ to PPC (Pay per Click) pro.
Bus vs. Building, Be Connected, Episode 27
December 28, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBWhen thinking about opportunities in life, people often mention the importance of ‘doors’ or walking through a ‘new door.’ With a new year, people often look back at those doors they did or didn’t walk through, and the impact those decisions had on their lives. In today’s Be Connected episode, Dan O'Keefe focuses on a door, with a Gothic style arch above it, that's been the focus of much reminiscing in Johnston Hall, a building on the National Register of Historic places.
Sheena Carey, Be Connected, Episode 26
December 11, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBCollege students put in a lot of time and effort when it comes to selecting a university to attend and what to major in, but there's also planning along the way to help with life after graduation. How can a student ensure he/she is making the best career choice? When does a senior need to look for a job? How can a student plan for the future? Dan O'Keefe, a digital media major, went in search of answers by talking to Sheena Carey, the internship coordinator for the Diederich College of...
Alumni Spotlight, James Ford Murphy, Be Connected, Episode 25
November 21, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBJames Ford Murphy has been an animator on “A Bug’s Life,” “Toy Story 2,” “Monsters Inc.,” and the Academy Award-winning features, “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles,” and “Ratatouille.” He was also the Supervising Animator on the Academy Award-winning short film, “For the Birds,” and a Directing Animator on the Golden Globe-winning feature film “Cars.” Those are just some of his contributions since he joined Pixar Animation Studios in 1996. Jim Murphy attended Marquette University and gradua...
Alumni Spotlight, Gerry Ahern, Be Connected, Episode 24
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBImagine having over 30 years experience in sports journalism and working with noted sports journalists like Adrian Wojnarowski, Dan Wetzel and Charles Robinson. It's not something Gerry Ahern has to imagine, he experienced it when he was at Yahoo. The Marquette alum came back to campus in the spring of 2019 to share his wisdom with students in a sports journalism class. Dan O'Keefe, a digital media major, has Gerry's story.
Drew Britton, Filmmaker and Assistant Professor, Be Connected, Episode 23
October 17, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThere's a lot of freedom to experiment with film these days. Whether it's exploring a different approach to storytelling, incorporating more diversity in stories or using technology (like virtual reality, augmented reality or mixed reality), now is a time when experimentation is being encouraged. Drew Britton is a visiting assistant professor at Marquette University and an independent feature filmmaker who brings his passion for film into the classroom. Maggie Gillette, a digital media maj...
Ron Smith, Neighborhood News Service, Be Connected, Episode 22
October 10, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBRon Smith is a Marquette graduate, professor, and director of the Neighborhood News Service. He has been everywhere in the field of journalism, from the Marquette Tribune to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to USA Today. Now, he's back where he started, as editor and chief of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, talked to Ron about NNS and the many hands-on learning opportunities that exist at the organization.
Alumni Spotlight, Luis Hernandez, Be Connected, Episode 21
September 30, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBToday’s Be Connected episode shares the story of an alumnus who is grateful for the assistance he received from the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Marquette University. The program supports first generation college students and students from low-income families. It seems fitting for National Hispanic Heritage month (September 15-October 15) that we focus on a Latino alumnus from the Diederich College of Communication who is making a difference. His name is Luis Hernandez, who des...
Alumni Spotlight, Matt Mallinger, Be Connected Marquette, Episode 20
September 19, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBAs the saying goes, ‘change is the only constant in life,’ and today’s episode of Be Connected focuses on a Marquette alumnus who’s gone through some big changes in the last year. Since graduating in 2018 from the Diederich College of Communication, Matt Mallinger ended up taking a position in an unexpected medium, podcasting. Then, 11 months later, he moved over 2,000 miles from the Midwest, where he’s lived all his life. Meredith Cavaleri, a junior studying digital media, sat down to...
Alumni Spotlight, Producer Dana Leonard, Be Connected Marquette, Episode 19
September 12, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBIt's rare that your career path will go on a straight line from graduation to dream job. There will be many stops along the way, some expected others unexpected. Today's episode of Be Connected focuses on Marquette alumna, Dana Leonard. The 2014 graduate is currently a senior producer at SJR, a creative agency based in New York. Dana is living in London, but her position has her traveling all over the world. She shares her story and the risks she had to take to jumpstart her career in ...
Theatre Arts at Marquette, Be Connected Marquette, Episode 18
August 30, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBToday’s episode of Be Connected focuses on the creative work being done by students and faculty in Helfaer Theatre. This building houses a vibrant, collaborative community that impacts students in the space and the community beyond its borders. In September, the 2019/2020 production schedule begins with the play Peter and the Star Catcher. Other shows include: Crumbs from the Table of Joy, The Theory of Relativity and Julius Caesar. Meredith Cavaleri, a digital media major, wanted to fin...
The MIC Speakers Lab, Be Connected Marquette
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBWe all experience fear at times in our lives. It’s a powerful force that impacts our decisions and actions. People fear a lot of things from heights and needles to being confined in a small space or public speaking. And while you can probably limit your exposure to clowns, if that's a fear, public speaking is something you do all the time. Whether it’s a presentation in front of a small group or pitching an idea to someone, possessing public speaking skills is important. At Marquette U...
New Online Degree, Episode 16 Be Connected
August 12, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBMarquette University has its first completely online undergraduate degree that was created by faculty from the Diederich College of Communication. This new Strategic Communication major is designed for non-traditional students. Focusing on working adults is a tactical move. While there have been fewer non-traditional students in college classrooms, there has been a growth in the numbers of adults seeking online education. The focus on adults is just one change occurring in higher educati...
Student Hannah Engel, Episode 15, Be Connected
June 27, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBExperiential learning is gaining traction at colleges across the country. It's described as learning by doing, where theory meets practice in a 'real world' setting. Today's episode of Be Connected focuses on Hannah Engel, a Corporate Communication major in the Diederich College of Communication who is participating in a student-run business program that offers experiential learning and leadership opportunities. This summer she is hiring employees for Vida, a direct trade student run cof...
Student Olivia Menzia, Be Connected Episode 14
June 18, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBThe spirit of entrepreneurism is alive and well in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. Today's episode focuses on a student who turned her love of ice cream into a business while she was in college. Olivia Menzia created Liv a Little, a vegan ice cream. The advertising major just graduated in May and is in the process of expanding her business. Meredith Cavaleri, a junior majoring in Digital Media has Olivia's story.
Student Isaiah Gencuski, Be Connected Episode 13
June 11, 2019 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9.73 MBMany college students know the importance of internships and that employers want to see career-related experience on a graduate's resume. Today’s episode of Be Connected focuses on Isaiah Gencuski, a recent Marquette University graduate who took advantage of internship opportunities to strengthen his resume and tap into his love of visual storytelling. Meredith Cavaleri, a junior majoring in digital media in the Diederich College of Communication, talked to Isaiah.
Acting Dean, Dr. Sarah Feldner, Be Connected episode 12
May 30, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBCareer opportunities can become available many times on this journey we call life. Whether we decide to pursue them or not, is a choice we make. Dr. Sarah Feldner, took advantage of an opportunity in the fall of the 2018/2019 academic year and became the acting dean in the Diederich College of Communication. She’s been in the position for several month now and Meredith Cavaleri, a junior majoring in digital media, decided to talk to her about the position and the transition on this episode o...
Joe Brown Farewell, Be Connected Episode 11
May 21, 2019 17:04 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBA fond farewell to filmmaker and faculty member Joe Brown, an assistant professor of digital media who is passionate about the environment. Even though he's only been with the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University for six years, Joe's had a big impact on students and faculty here. He's moving west to his "home" in the mountains. Besides teaching and making films at the University of Denver, he's also looking forward to climbing "14ers" (mountains exceeding 14,000 feet)...
Sue Clinton Retiring, Be Connected Episode 10
May 09, 2019 20:55 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBImagine being 70 and still working for an employer you've spent 51 years with. Now, visualize loving that job. Hard to fathom, but it's true for one staff member in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. Susan Clinton, director of student records and academic advising for the college, is retiring soon. Instead of being pushed out the door though, faculty and staff are wondering how we'll get along without her, because of the tremendous impact she's had on faculty, st...
Student David Klinger Be Connected Episode 9
May 02, 2019 21:19 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBAn advertising major, who loves to make people laugh, found a way to tap into his passion for comedy while enrolled in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. David Klinger, who's graduating later this month, is interested in writing comedy. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, has David's story.
Student Caroline Norton Be Connected Episode 8
April 24, 2019 17:15 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MBSeveral studies have shown geography plays a role in where a student goes to college. The Chronicle of Higher Education’s interactive view of freshmen enrollment trends in the U.S. shows most students stay in state or attend a university near their home state. That’s certainly the case for Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The largest percentage of the 2018/2019 freshmen class came from Illinois. (MU’s first year profile: https://www.marquette.edu/oira/fresh-dash.shtml) But wha...
Student JP Bauer Finding a Major Episode 7
April 12, 2019 16:32 - 5 minutes - 8.09 MBMany students come to college and know what they want to major in, others don’t have a clue. It can cause some students a lot of anxiety trying to figure out where their best fit is. Although no one really knows where their career journey will take them, even if they have a plan. JP Bauer came to the Diederich College of Communication from Detroit, where he a attended a Jesuit high school. He also had his major selected, or at least he thought he did, but then something surprising happened...
Alumni Spotlight Michael Hendricks Episode 6
April 02, 2019 18:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBToday's episode focuses on digital media alumnus, Michael Hendricks who graduated from the Diederich College of Communication in December of 2017. When he came to Marquette University from Mundelein, IL, a Chicago suburb, he had a pretty good idea of what he wanted to do in the future. But, after participating in student media and taking writing, editing and podcasting classes, his career goals changed. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, spoke to Michael about his journey. ...
Alumni Spotlight Aaron Maybin Episode 5
March 21, 2019 19:06 - 6 minutes - 8.57 MBToday's episode focuses on journalism alumnus, Aaron Maybin. The 2015 graduate of the Diederich College of Communication is currently a reporter at Fox 6 news in Milwaukee, WI. Maybin, who grew up in the Milwaukee area, didn't initially want to go to Marquette University, but something changed his mind. He talks about the four years he spent here and has some advice for current students. Maybin was interviewed by sophomore journalism student, Alex Milbrath for the Be Connected podcast. If...
Alumni Homecoming Episode 4
March 14, 2019 16:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBVisiting your alma mater can be a great opportunity to connect with old friends and see the changes that have happened on campus since you graduated. At Marquette University, there are two weekends that draw large crowds of alumni, Homecoming in the fall and Marquette Day in the spring. Alumni of all ages were roaming the halls of Johnston Hall and reminiscing as they visited an open house on the second floor. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in Digital Media, spoke to several alumni as they v...
Basement Creative Culture Episode 3
March 01, 2019 21:08 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBA new creative space is taking shape in the basement of Johnston Hall in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, decided to check it out. He spoke with two assistant professors in Digital Media and Performing Arts, Joe Brown and Kris Holodak.
Second Floor Renovations Episode 2
February 28, 2019 22:12 - 6 minutes - 9.8 MBBig changes to Johnston Hall in the fall of 2018, as the student media offices moved from the basement to the second floor. The new space features cutting edge technology, audio and video studios and more. Alex Milbrath, a sophomore journalism and political science major, spoke to Mark Zoromski, the director of student media, to find out how these changes came about, what they cost and what technology students get to use.
Dr. Kimo Ah Yun Initiatives Episode 1
February 21, 2019 22:23 - 6 minutes - 9.35 MBRecent initiatives in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University have created new opportunities for students. Sophomore Alex Milbrath, a journalism and political scientist major, spoke to the person responsible for the changes, Dr. Kimo Ah Yun. ***Update to this story: On October 31, 2018, Dr. Ah Yun became the acting provost at Marquette. On December 2, 2019, he was named the permanent provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. He is a first-generation ...