Behind the Bearcat

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, Veronica Watkins, about her journey as an artist, what inspires her work and the vital skills art students learn. Learn more about Veronica's work on her Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/vlwatkinspottery/. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with new Northwest Career Services Specialist, Casey Wenstrand, about 4H, his journey to Northwest and recently going the Career Services office. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Alumni and current Director of Development and Public Relations at Bidwell Riverside Center, Alison Hanner, about her multiple internships in college, being picky while searching for a job and working for a non-profit. Check out the music video mentioned in the episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97iAa_XavFw. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media Senior Instructor, Jacquie Lamer, about her amazing career journey, how she ended up teaching at Northwest and the We Gotchya group’s roots and accomplishments. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Senior PR major and current Career Services Event Coordinator Intern, Grace Stephens, about how came to work in Career Services, the advantages of going to a rural high school and why getting involved on campus is a big deal. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Junior Sports Media Major, Corbin Smith, about being a student athlete, what it’s like to work at the Northwest Missourian, and how he deals with both positive and negative comments on his writing related to race at Northwest. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah chat with Northwest Coordinator of Systems and Processes and new Director of esports, Paul Bennett, about what esports are, living where you work and the rewards of working in student affairs. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media Instructor, Dr. Kylie Wilson, about getting hired during a pandemic, how her love of talking lead to a PHD, and how putting ranch on everything makes her a true midwesterner. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Travis and Hannah chat with the new Career Services Graduate Assistant, Taina Dias, about being an international student from Brazil, why she loves the midwest and how networking has been a huge part of her life in America. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Technical Operations Manager at Disney and Northwest alumni, Mike Patterson, about following a girl to Northwest, working with big names like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Marvel and his current gig at one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.