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Ep. 25 | Town Hall Meeting (August 17, 2021) - PART 1

Foundation 411 - September 03, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes
In this episode, we share part 1 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on August 17, 2021. The meeting excerpts include introductions of Board Member Ysabel Trinidad and Director of Human Resources Shari Benson, Recognitions of personnel changes, our Foundation Servic...

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Ep. 26 | Town Hall Meeting (August 17, 2021) - PART 2

Foundation 411 - September 03, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes
In this episode, we share part 2 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on August 17, 2021. The meeting excerpts include the Foundation Pride Slide segment and the Q&A portion. 

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Ep. 24 | Randy Townsend

Foundation 411 - July 20, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes
In this month's episode, our guest is Director of Information Technology, Randy Townsend, who's retiring after 15 years of service.  We sit down and talk with him about his history with the Foundation and talk about his plans for retirement. We also announce our July birthdays and introduce our ...

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Ep. 23 | Town Hall Meeting (June 10, 2021) - PART 2

Foundation 411 - June 25, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes
In this episode, we share part 2 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on June 10, 2021. The meeting excerpts include the Q&A portion where employees submitted questions for Executive Director Jared Ceja to answer. 

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Ep. 22 | Town Hall Meeting (June 10, 2021) - PART 1

Foundation 411 - June 18, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes
In this episode, we share part 1 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on June 10, 2021. The meeting excerpts include updates to Dining and Hospitality Services, our Foundation Spotlight segment on the TRIO Precollege programs, and an overview of the Return to Campus ...

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Ep. 21 | Arielle Torrez

Foundation 411 - May 18, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes
In this month's episode, our guest is Arielle Torrez!  We sit down and talk about her history with the Foundation Marketing department, what she's been up to outside of work, and learn more about her involvement with the Hot Dog Caper. We also have departmental updates from Dining Services and S...

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Ep. 20 | Adriana Carreon-Ducoulombier

Foundation 411 - April 23, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes
Can you believe it's been one year since we started this podcast? In this month's episode, our guest is Adriana Carreon-Ducoulombier as we sit down for our podcast's first in-person conversation! We talk about her history with the Foundation Real Estate department, what she's been up to in the p...

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Ep. 19 | Checking in with Maria Nino

Foundation 411 - March 19, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes
In this month's episode, our guest is Maria Nino. We talk about her transition from Dining Services in to Grants & Contracts, what she's been up to in the past year, and what she's looking forward to ahead. We also celebrate our March birthdays and talk about the Virtual Breakroom.

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Ep. 19 | Maria Nino

Foundation 411 - March 19, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes
In this month's episode, our guest is Maria Nino. We talk about her transition from Dining Services in to Grants & Contracts, what she's been up to in the past year, and what she's looking forward to ahead. We also celebrate our March birthdays and talk about the Virtual Breakroom.

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Ep. 18 | Town Hall Meeting (February 10, 2021) - PART 2

Foundation 411 - February 18, 2021 01:00 - 14 minutes
In this episode, we share part 2 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on February 10, 2021. The meeting excerpts include employee-submitted questions for Foundation Executive Director and CEO, Jared Ceja. We also include questions that were submitted during the meeti...

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Ep. 17 | Town Hall Meeting (February 10, 2021) - PART 1

Foundation 411 - February 18, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes
In this episode, we share part 1 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on February 10, 2021. The meeting excerpts include addressing changes to the Daily Health Screening form, an overview of the Foundation's budget, and employee-submitted questions  for Foundation Ex...

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Ep. 16 | Aaron Neilson

Foundation 411 - January 20, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes
It's our first episode of 2021! In this episode, we sit down and talk with Director of Dining Services, Aaron Neilson. We learn about Aaron's path to the Foundation and what he's looking forward to most when we're safely out of the pandemic.  This episode also has a departmental update from the ...

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Ep. 16 | Checking in with Aaron Neilson

Foundation 411 - January 20, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes
It's our first episode of 2021! In this episode, we sit down and talk with Director of Dining Services, Aaron Neilson. We learn about Aaron's path to the Foundation and what he's looking forward to most when we're safely out of the pandemic.  This episode also has a departmental update from the ...

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Ep. 15 | Town Hall Meeting (November 5, 2020) - PART 2

Foundation 411 - December 17, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes
It's our last episode of 2020! In this episode, we share the last part of the Q&A session from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on November 5, 2020.  We also include a few newly recorded questions that were answered by Executive Director, Jared Ceja.  This episode also has depart...

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Ep. 14 | Town Hall Meeting (November 5, 2020) - PART 1

Foundation 411 - November 18, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes
In this episode, we share excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on November 5, 2020. The meeting excerpts include an introduction of Foundation's new Director of Financial Services and CFO Joanne Mathew, a financial update of the Foundation, and employee-submitted questi...

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Ep. 14 | Town Hall Meeting (November 5, 2020)

Foundation 411 - November 18, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes
In this episode, we share excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on November 5, 2020. The meeting excerpts include an introduction of Foundation's new Director of Financial Services and CFO Joanne Mathew, a financial update of the Foundation, and employee-submitted questi...

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Ep. 13 | Getting to know Stephanie Pastor and April Jimenez-Valadez

Foundation 411 - October 23, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes
In this episode, I had the opportunity to meet Stephanie Pastor and April Jimenez-Valadez. Stephanie and April both work within the university, are both serving on Staff Council, and have recently been made members of our Foundation board of directors. I was fortunate enough to sit down with the...

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Ep. 13 | Stephanie Pastor and April Jimenez-Valadez

Foundation 411 - October 23, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes
In this episode, I had the opportunity to meet Stephanie Pastor and April Jimenez-Valadez. Stephanie and April both work within the university, are both serving on Staff Council, and have recently been made members of our Foundation board of directors. I was fortunate enough to sit down with the...

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Ep. 12 | Checking in with Lily Maciel

Foundation 411 - September 24, 2020 22:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode, we have departmental messages from the Bronco Bookstore and Foundation IT. I'll also be sharing my zoom chat as I check in with Lily Maciel. Lily shares with us her role in the Foundation and what has been keeping her busy outside of work. 

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Ep. 12 | Lily Maciel

Foundation 411 - September 24, 2020 22:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode, we have departmental messages from the Bronco Bookstore and Foundation IT. I'll also be sharing my zoom chat as I check in with Lily Maciel. Lily shares with us her role in the Foundation and what has been keeping her busy outside of work. 

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Ep. 11 | Checking in with Julia Ballesteros

Foundation 411 - September 11, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes
In this episode, we first recognize our September birthdays in building 55. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Julia Ballesteros from accounting. I learn about her role in the Foundation, what she does in her spare time, and the what big things she has in store for her on the horizon.

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Ep. 11 | Checking in with Julie Ballesteros

Foundation 411 - September 11, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes
In this episode, we first recognize our September birthdays in building 55. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Julie Ballesteros from accounting. I learn about her role in the Foundation, what she does in her spare time, and the what big things she has in store for her on the horizon.

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Ep. 11 | Julie Ballesteros

Foundation 411 - September 11, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes
In this episode, we first recognize our September birthdays in building 55. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Julie Ballesteros from accounting. I learn about her role in the Foundation, what she does in her spare time, and the what big things she has in store for her on the horizon.

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Ep. 10 | Checking in with Jessica Lopez

Foundation 411 - August 27, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes
In this episode, we have a departmental update from Dining Services. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Jessica Lopez. We learn about her role in the Foundation and how she and her family have been doing during the pandemic. 

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Ep. 10 | Jessica Lopez

Foundation 411 - August 27, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes
In this episode, we have a departmental update from Dining Services. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Jessica Lopez. We learn about her role in the Foundation and how she and her family have been doing during the pandemic. 

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Ep. 9 | Debbie Poe

Foundation 411 - August 13, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes
In this episode, we give our a shoutout to our Building 55 summer birthdays and I sit down and talk with former Executive Administrative Assistant Debbie Poe, who retired almost two years ago after working for over 21 years in the Foundation.

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Ep. 9 | A Conversation with Debbie Poe

Foundation 411 - August 13, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes
In this episode, we give our a shoutout to our Building 55 summer birthdays and I sit down and talk with former Executive Administrative Assistant Debbie Poe, who retired almost two years ago after working for over 21 years in the Foundation.

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Ep. 8 | Al Padilla

Foundation 411 - July 30, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes
In this episode, we have departmental updates from Employment Services and Innovation Brew Works. Then, Al Padilla joins Arielle Torrez and myself for a chat. We check in with Al on how home and work life have been before discussing the return of Dodgers baseball.

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Ep. 8 | Checking in with Al Padilla

Foundation 411 - July 30, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes
In this episode, we have departmental updates from Employment Services and Innovation Brew Works. Then, Al Padilla joins Arielle Torrez and myself for a chat. We check in with Al on how home and work life have been before discussing the return of Dodgers baseball.

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Ep. 7 | Checking in with Juan Robles

Foundation 411 - July 16, 2020 01:00 - 21 minutes
I’m joined by Arielle Torrez as we check in with Juan Robles from IT. The three of us make recommendations on various small business restaurants in our hometowns that we’ve been supporting through the past few months. Before we get to that, we took some time to check in with Juan. We talked abou...

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