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TIPpl - Can we go back to Kindergarten?
April 19, 2024 20:08 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBLeslie is joined by WCSU student, SGA representative to CELT, and future Kindergarten teacher, Sarah Fayed, to get her perspective on learning, teaching, and writing from the other side of the lectern.
TIPpl - Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it
April 08, 2024 15:58 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBYour host, CELT Director and Professor of History, Dr. Leslie Lindenauer is joined by Dr. Howell Williams, Associate Professor of Political Science to discuss bad courses they have attended but also taught. What are some of the worst courses you've ever taken... or given... Let us know by email or send us an audio recording of yourself at [email protected]
TIPpl - Ungraded?... Yeah, cool, but what's my grade?...
March 28, 2024 19:04 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBLeslie Lindenauer is joined by Joshua Rosenthal, professor of history at WCSU to discuss alternative assessment methods or "ungrading". Have you ever felt like grading was a little too subjective or not subjective enough? Like maybe there should be a little more to it than just numbers on a scale?
TIPpl - Who the #$!& is Paul McCartney? The classroom Pop Culture divide.
March 22, 2024 19:51 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBLeslie is joined by Dr. Don Gagnon and Dr. Kate Allocco to discuss what to do when your reference is met with crickets. How can teachers bridge the divide when they (and their cultural references) keep getting older and their students stay the same age.
TIPpl - Introductions and Explanations
March 14, 2024 16:26 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBWCSUMedia's newest podcast is here. Pull up a stool and join us for a tipple. WCSU's Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, CELT, is here to bring you pint sized stories, lectures, and interviews about everything from worst courses ever taken, to pop culture reference swings and misses, to how to ungrade your classes. Cheers.
WestConn Football Podcast - 2023 Preseason Check-In
August 31, 2023 20:38 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBWe stopped by training camp to hear from Coach Loth and the rest of the Wolves before the season kicks off this Saturday 9/2 at The WAC. Noon kick-off. Don't miss it.
WFP - 2023 Schedule Release
June 06, 2023 18:09 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBBart and Coach Loth are back in the studio to break down this upcoming season's schedule.
@WCSU - Dr Kevin Gutzman & The Jeffersonians
April 19, 2023 21:34 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBDr. Kevin Gutzman returns to join Paul on the show this week to talk about his most recent book, "The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe". Dr. Gutzman always blows us away and makes us want to renroll in college so we can take his courses.
@WCSU - Dr. Mitch Wagener returns
March 21, 2023 18:28 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBPaul is joined by Dr. Mitch Wagener, WCSU professor of Ecology and Climate Change Education to talk about this wild winter we've just had. Is it really that strange? Will it have consequences for the year to come? Then we get into some much more global climate change talk. If you enjoyed this conversation please check out Dr. Wagener's talks both at WCSU and around the community. Upcoming Climate and Human Civilization Talks: https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-and-human-civil...
@WCSU - Allison Ruiz from Latino Scholarship Fund
February 24, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBPaul is joined by Allison Ruiz, the president of Latino Scholarship Fund which is based here in Danbury, CT. They've been doing great work for our community since 1994 and it was a pleasure to have her on the show. What a terrific guest and a wonderful organization. Please check them out at latinoscholarshipfund.com
@WCSU - Dr. Christine Hegel - CAN you dig it???
December 09, 2022 20:05 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPaul is joined by Dr. Christine Hegel to talk about her research into canning. No, not that kind of canning, I thought that too. You'll see. Then Destiny is back for a recap of Fashion Show and Thanksgiving and what her plans are for the winter break.
@WCSU - Designing Your Life
November 15, 2022 20:26 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBPaul is joined, in studio, by Dr. Mary O'Neill. Dr. O'Neill is a professor, podcaster, and entrepreneur. She teaches a series of courses on Designing Your Life through the WCSU Career Success Center. She also writes for Main Street Magazine and co-hosts the Main Street Moxie podcast. Our student co-host Destiny Samuel is back to talk about her last fall semester and give us the info on some upcoming events but mostly the ACSA Fashion Show which takes place this Friday 11/18.
@WCSU - Soccer & Destiny
November 02, 2022 20:12 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBSpecial pod this week. The Men's and Women's Soccer coaches, Joe Mingachos and Alex Harrison, are here to chat with Bart before their LEC Semifinal matches and Destiny Samuel, our new student co-host, says hello!
@WCSU - Teacher of the Year: Dr. Matt Doiron
October 31, 2022 18:51 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBPaul is joined this week by Dr. Matt Doiron, the recipient of the 2022 Provost's Award for Teaching. Dr. Doiron has a fantastic story of how he got to where he is and what he plans to do now. Dr. Rayda Krell also comes back to @WCSU to answer a few questions from Paul and Pete and has a few of her own.
@WCSU - Darren Litzie
October 18, 2022 15:22 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBPaul is joined by WCSU alum, former music camp counselor, and one of the best pianists to go through the WCSU department of music in a long time. Darren talks about his journey including his time here at WestConn and about his new album, My Horizon, which includes many other WCSU graduates. Great stuff from a great guy.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 22 - Desmond Cabrera
October 05, 2022 15:54 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBBart and Coach Loth are joined by Desmond Cabrera: former player, current record holder, donor, ambassador, and all around great friend of the program. The guys also recap the last two weeks of Wolves Football and preview this weekend's matchup against Plymouth State. Thanks to presenting sponsor Tactical Construction Services, LLC http://tacticalconstructionsvcs.com/
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 21 - Greg Boucher
September 21, 2022 18:40 - 1 hour - 66 MBCoach Loth and Bart are joined by one of WestConn's greats, Greg Boucher. Greg shares his wisdom about football, college, and life and even has a Cervino story, which has become a regular segment on the WFP. Bart and The Coach recap last weeks victory over Westfield State and preview this weekend's homecoming game against Bridgewater State.
@WCSU - Jessica Coronel
September 16, 2022 15:51 - 31 minutes - 29 MBKicking off WCSU's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we have a very special guest on the pod this week. Jessica Coronel, the Assistant Director of the WCSU Pre-Collegiate and Access Programs, joins Paul to talk about her journey to and her experience here at WCSU.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 20 - Tanner McCormick
September 13, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 65 MBThis week's guest is a man with many connections to the WestConn Football program and to Coach Loth, Tanner McCormick. Played for Coach and coached with Coach and then went on to coach programs all over the country at all levels of play and has now returned to Ohio after a brief stopover in... Peru...? Also a recap of the Wolves' week 2 win and a preview of their week 3 matchup against Westfield State.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 19 - Mike Nicol
September 09, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBCoach Loth and Bart are joined this week by former WestConn player and current Waterbury Police Officer, Mike Nicol. Mike has some great stories about his time here and where his education and time playing football has gotten him in his life. We'll also recap the Wolves Week 1 loss to William Patterson and look ahead to Week 2's matchup at Albright.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 18 - James Prunty
September 02, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWestConn Football all-time sack record holder and hall of famer James Prunty is on the show this week with Bart and Coach Loth. They talk records, Colonial football in the 80s, and life after college football. The Wolves are off to William Patterson tomorrow for their season opener against the Pioneers. If you can't make the trip you can watch live at westconnathletics.com
@WCSU - Interim President Paul Beran
August 31, 2022 20:06 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB@WCSU is back. Paul Steinmetz is joined by WCSU Interim President Paul Beran to discuss how the University will move forward under his leadership.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 17 - The Pack Is Back
August 22, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBBart Busterna sat down with this year's Leadership Council as they reported to camp to get a feel for the team. Despite many of them being from Long Island (we won't hold it against them) they all came ready to go and get us all fired up for this year's hunt for a ring.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 16 - Mark Allen
August 10, 2022 21:54 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBFollowing his retirement after 40 years as Athletic Trainer for WestConn, Mark Allen joins Bart and Coach Loth on the pod to discuss the history of athletics here at the university and talk about what he's planning on doing now. We also surprised Mark with a couple of special guests, Frank Leonard and Ed Farrington.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 15 - Chris Rippon
July 15, 2022 19:42 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBCoach Loth and Bart are joined this week by former WestConn coach Chris Rippon (84-90) who went on to coach at some of the premier college football programs in the country as well as starting his own company Coach Rip Consulting. chrisrippon.com Please check out our presenting sponsor Tactical Construction Services for all your contracting needs including roofing, window, and siding. http://tacticalconstructionservicesct.com
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 14 - Matt Forti
June 30, 2022 17:51 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week is a first for the WFP. A current Wolves player, Matt Forti #40, joins Bart and Coach Loth to talk about how he got to WestConn, what his experience has been like, and his plans for the future. We also continue a trend with hearing about a player's Mom who wasn't always thrilled with the decision to play football but supported him anyway. Thank you to football Moms everywhere.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 13 - Kirk Ciarrocca
June 15, 2022 19:47 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBJoining Coach Loth and Bart this week is special guest former WCSU coach (92, 94-95) and current Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks coach at the University of Minnesota, Kirk Ciarrocca. Kirk has some great stories of his time here at WestConn and all over the football world.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 12 - Glen Worthy
June 08, 2022 20:22 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week Coach Loth and Bart are joined by none other than WestConn Hall of Famer Glen "The Sticker" Worthy (84-87). Glen has some great stories about his time here at WestConn as well as an update on the terrific work he's doing for the children of CT. Bart also has a few suggestions for our new sponsor, Vision Designs, on a few signs we might be able to put up at The WAC. Check out some of their great work at visiondesignsct.com
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 11 - Tom DelVecchio
June 01, 2022 21:56 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThis week's special guest is former WestConn linebacker #1 Tom DelVecchio (1992-1995). Tom talks to Bart and Coach Loth about everything from his favorite games to poisoning attempts by rival schools to the proper way to prepare basil. Get into it.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 10 - John Cervino
May 24, 2022 20:46 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBJoining Coach Loth and Bart this week is very special guest John Cervino. John was WestConn's head football coach from 1992-1999 and was instrumental in turning the program around eventually going undefeated in his last season with the Colonials.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 9 - Quinn Fleeting
May 18, 2022 20:34 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBCoach Loth and Bart are joined by former WestConn QB Quinn Fleeting (2016-2017) who has the distinction of being our first transfer quarterback and has proven to be a big inspiration for one of our current QBs. Congratulations and best wishes to all the graduates who left us this past weekend. Come back and cheer on your fellow Wolves this fall.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 8 - Frank Leonard
May 10, 2022 14:53 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBCoach Loth and Bart are joined this week by Frank Leonard. Frank was a coach here at WestConn from 82-84 and 87-90 and went to coach at and work for various teams all across the college and pro leagues landing finally at Penn State University where he is currently the Offensive/Defensive Analyst & Analytics Coordinator.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 7 - Dr. Roderick Shea Bowman
May 03, 2022 21:10 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWe. Are. Wolves. Bart and Coach Loth are back with some thoughts on the new nickname. This week's special guest is former WestConn DT Roderick Shea Bowman who's got some great stories from the Colonials of the mid 90s as well as what he's up to now and his future plans for the state of New Jersey
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 6 - Nick Tulloch
April 26, 2022 20:43 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBCoach Loth and Bart have updates on some of WestConn's spring sports and are joined by special guest, Nick Tulloch: former WestConn player and current University of Arkansas Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach. Joe Loth - Head Coach 2012-present Bart Busterna - Broadcaster 1982-present Nick Tulloch - Defensive Lineman 2012-2015
@WCSU - Earth Day Takeover
April 22, 2022 17:18 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this very special Earth Day edition of @WCSU: Dr. Rayda Krell and her Biodiversity Policy students have taken over the studio to bring us all a brief update on what they've been studying this semester. If you have any questions about their research, the program here at WCSU, or how to get involved in your own research or conservation efforts please don't hesitate to reach out. wcsu.edu/biology
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 5 - Jimmy Salgado
April 19, 2022 18:25 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBBart and Coach Loth are back to talk all things WestConn Football. Coaching, recruiting, and a little more about how Coach Loth got to WestConn as a young assistant and how he came back as a head coach later. This week's special guest is former WCSU special teams / linebackers coach and current assistant coach for the NFL Buffalo Bills. Stay until the end for this week's Bart Swag check-in. We know you've been waiting.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 4 - Paul LaPolice
April 12, 2022 20:26 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBCoach Joe and Bart are back with another exciting episode packed with updates, memories, tips for future coaches, a special guest, and of course a check in on Bart's wardrobe. This week the guys are joined by former WCSU coach and current head coach of the CFL Ottawa Redblacks, Paul LaPolice.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Episode 3
April 05, 2022 20:26 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBSpring has sprung and what is more Spring than... football??? That's right, we're playing football at WCSU. This week, Joe and Bart are joined by Princeton University Football head coach Bob Surace to talk college, nfl, grudges, and they're old apartment on Jefferson Street. The guys also talk movies. Football movies. Connect with the show by email or on social media and let us know about your favorite or least favorite football movies.
The WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 3 - Bob Surace
April 05, 2022 20:26 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBSpring has sprung and what is more Spring than... football??? That's right, we're playing football at WCSU. This week, Joe and Bart are joined by Princeton University Football head coach Bob Surace to talk college, nfl, grudges, and they're old apartment on Jefferson Street. The guys also talk movies. Football movies. Connect with the show by email or on social media and let us know about your favorite or least favorite football movies.
WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 2 - David James
March 30, 2022 19:03 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBCoach Joe Loth and Bart Busterna are back at this week with updates on the team, the staff, Spring Football, and if Bart has gotten any new WestConn gear. Our special guest this week is former WestConn QB David James. DJ is preparing for a new season of football in a place that has been getting a lot of attention lately.
WestConn Football Podcast - Episode 2
March 30, 2022 19:03 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBCoach Joe Loth and Bart Busterna are back at this week with updates on the team, the staff, Spring Football, and if Bart has gotten any new WestConn gear. Our special guest this week is former WestConn QB David James. DJ is preparing for a new season of football in a place that has been getting a lot of attention lately.
WestConn Football Podcast - Episode 1
March 24, 2022 18:06 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe first episode of our new WestConn Football Podcast. Head Coach Joe Loth and longtime broadcaster Bart Busterna bring you news, info, and memories of the WestConn football program including interviews with current, former and maybe even some future WestConn football players and coaches. This week the guest is Will Arndt, former WestConn QB and current quarterbacks coach for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.
WestConn Football Podcast - Ep 1 - Will Arndt
March 24, 2022 18:06 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe first episode of our new WestConn Football Podcast. Head Coach Joe Loth and longtime broadcaster Bart Busterna bring you news, info, and memories of the WestConn football program including interviews with current, former and maybe even some future WestConn football players and coaches. This week the guest is Will Arndt, former WestConn QB and current quarterbacks coach for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.
@WCSU - Mohamad Hafez
February 07, 2022 20:11 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB@WCSU - Mohamad Hafez by WCSUMedia
@WCSU - Monika Nagarsheth
November 12, 2021 19:18 - 33 minutes - 31 MBPaul is joined by distinguished alum Monika Nagarsheth '93 to talk about her time here at WCSU, her current career, and how what she learned while here has helped her get there. Then Pete and Paul lay down some of the upcoming events here on campus and bring you your weekly dose of old guy nonsense.
@WCSU - Wait, so I CAN'T grow weed in my closet?!?!
November 08, 2021 16:47 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBPaul is joined by Sharon Lawlor from WCSU's CHOICES office to talk all things Canabis. The recent changes in the law, how much or how little students are using on campus, all of it.
@WCSU - Witchcraft And BBBB
November 01, 2021 19:56 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBPaul is joined by Dr. Leslie Lindenauer to discuss the history of witchcraft in CT. Yeah that's right, it's not just in Salem. Bianca comes back on the show to share some shopping and cooking tips and lay out some upcoming events in the inagural segment of Bianca's Best Buy Bargains Western Connecticut State University: 100 Years In The Making https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVRt7GvxBDc
@WCSU - Data Science and wait, there are local Cricket clubs?!
October 22, 2021 19:59 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBPaul is joined by Dr. Rick Lawrence, a data scientist, to talk about... COVID! We can't escape it but at least we can understand it now. Dr. Lawrence will be on campus 11/3 for a talk. Then Yousuf Sakib, the third of our new student co-hosts comes on to tell us about himself and explain some of the differences between Bangladesh and... Danbury. There can't be many, right?
@WCSU - A biologist with a job!!!
October 14, 2021 20:14 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBRayda took over... again! This time to discuss her collaboration with fellow WCSU professor Jack Tom on the seventh edition of Entomology and Pest Management. Paul is joined by the second of our three new student co-hosts, Devin Moran, to discuss sports and how he plans to contribute to the... ahem... award winning podcast.
@WCSU - Teacher Of The Year
October 08, 2021 17:48 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBPaul is joined by the WCSU Provost's Award for Teaching winner, Dr. Kristin Giamanco. Paul does his best to even pronounce things that Dr. Giamanco is clearly an expert in. Then new student co-host Bianca Nguyen comes on to tell us a little about herself and what she'll be bringing to the pod.