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UST Speaking with Veterans

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

From the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota, a conversation with student veterans here at UST. Produced in cooperation with the St. Thomas History Department, Women's Studies, the Luann Dummer Center for Women, and Veterans Services.

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Episodes

Episode 403- Lucas's Marine Recollection

March 07, 2024 21:12 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB

Lucas, a second year student at UST, describes his experiences from enlistment in the Marine Corps to his time in the classroom.

Episode 402- Brian's Military Transition & North Star Resource Group

March 01, 2024 02:36 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

Brian, a recruiter at North Star Resource Group, discusses his experiences in the Army along with his transition into military life. He explains how he is a resouce for St. Thomas students transitioning from the service into civiallian life or transitioning out of college into the workforce. 

Episode 401- Chris's Marine Memories

October 24, 2023 18:15 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

Chris, a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas and former Infantry Marine, shares his past experiences in the service and current experiences at UST.  

Episode 302- A look in the Think Great Scholarship Foundation

May 09, 2023 12:29 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Erik, the founder of the Think Great, discusses his background in the Marines and the scholarship foundation for military spouses that he created. 

Episode 301- Jakes Army Journey

April 20, 2023 02:47 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

Jake, a 2023 UofM ROTC and UST graduate, reflects on his time at St. Thomas and as an Minnesota Army Guardsman, and tells us where he is off to next. 

Episode 204- Graduating Seniors Panel

May 20, 2022 01:19 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Eric, Anthony (Tony/ Darby), and Haley, three of our 2022 graduating seniors, reflect on their time here at UST on our first ever podcast panel.

Episode 203- Noelle's Next Airman Adventure

May 03, 2022 21:55 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MB

Noelle, a Staff Sargent attached the ROTC Detachment here at the University of St. Thomas, talks about her time here and where she is off to next. 

Episode 202- Eric's Navy Endeavor

March 08, 2022 18:41 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MB

Eric, a MN1 in the US Navy, explains his time served in active duty before joining the reserves. 

Episode 201- Anna's Air Force Beginning

February 18, 2022 20:28 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MB

Anna, a new Airman, describes her first experiences in the Minnesota Air National Guard. 

Episode 103 - Anthony's Marine Corps Experience

March 03, 2020 19:09 - 15 minutes - 10 MB

Anthony Darby, a Marine Corps veteran, elaborates on his time served as well as his family connections to the military. 

Episode 102 - Noelle's Airman Experience

November 20, 2019 17:08 - 23 minutes - 14.1 MB

Noelle Valentine, a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, tells of her experience as an airman attached to the ROTC unit at the University of St. Thomas. 

Episode 101 - Scott's Marine Adventures

October 11, 2019 17:58 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Scott Porter, a sophomore mechanical engineering student at St. Thomas, speaks about his experience as an Osprey Airframes Mechanic in the United States Marine Corps.

Episode 005 - Maggie's Identity in the Army

March 20, 2019 16:03 - 21 minutes - 13.8 MB

Magdelena Bloom, a veteran of the U.S. Army, speaks on her female identity as it was shaped by her Army experience and service in Iraq. 

Episode 004 - Ana's Army and Family Legacy

January 10, 2019 20:23 - 11 minutes - 5.78 MB

Ana Theisen, veteran of both the Army Reserve and Army National Guard, discusses her various opportunities to serve (including her time during Operation Desert Storm).

Episode 003 - Kari's time in the Air Force

December 12, 2018 01:45 - 14 minutes - 6.88 MB

Kari Hall, retired Air Force, talks about her 20-year career and the transition to civilian life. 

Episode 002 - Liela's Air Force Background

October 26, 2018 15:50 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MB

Liela Brown, Air Force veteran, discusses her time as a linguist and how ongoing friendships were formed.

Episode 001 - Allison's Marine Experience

October 15, 2018 20:41 - 19 minutes - 9.31 MB

Allison Kruse, Marine Corps veteran, discusses her experience from enlistment to the classroom.