Beyond the Nest

Beyond the Nest

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Beyond the Nest episodes

  • The Journey from Science to Linguistics
    This episode of Beyond the Nest features Sabrina Fluegel '17 and Professor Altrichter who catch up on Sabrina’s path since graduation. The two discuss how Sabrina discovered a passion for linguistics at a science-based UMR and how lessons she learned in Professor Altrichter ’s class have stuck with her throughout her educational journey.
     
     
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    University of Minnesota Rochester
    22 min
  • Go and Be Curious
    In this episode of Beyond the Nest, 2018 graduate Bethany O’Bryan and Dr. Kelsey Metzger, professor of biology at UMR discuss the importance of being curious and comparisons between patient care medicine and veterinary medicine. Bethany also shares the positive impact her experiences at UMR have had on her continued education.
     

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    24 min
  • 2023 State of the Campus
    This special State of the Campus episode of Beyond the Nest features two of our campus leaders, Chancellor Lori Carrell and Rochester Student Association President Heidi Nguyen '26.
     
    The two sit down to connect on exciting things happening on campus, including new academic partnerships and the importance of community on the student experience.

     

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    Chancellor Lori Carrell

    University of Minnesota Rochester

    27 min
  • The Flexibility to Explore

    In celebration of UMR's first 10-year reunion, this special edition of Beyond the Nest features UMR alumni, Evan Doyle '13 and Rachel Seisler '14.

    The two touch on a wide variety of topics including what brought Evan to UMR, the campus climate in those early years, capstone experiences and more. 

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    Rachel Seisler UMR '14

    Evan Doyle UMR '13

    42 min
  • Trailblazers

    In episode 5 of this season of Beyond the Nest, we conclude our story on the origins of UMR with a look at the Class of 2013 and what it took to get them to USquare. 

    Listen as early UMR Admissions Representatives and Success Coaches chat about the work required to recruit the first class and how they provided a unique and novel system of support, mentorship, and advisement. 

    And hear from University of Minnesota Rochester alumni Ellie Ryan and Evan Doyle as they share how they first learned of UMR and what it was like to blaze new pathways at startup campus. 

    If you would like to share your UMR journey, please check out UMR's LinkedIn or send an email to [email protected]. 

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    Molly Olson

    Jenn Hooke

    Parry Telander

    Ellie Ryan UMR '13

    Evan Doyle UMR '13

    32 min
  • Reimagining Higher Education

    In episode 4 of this season of Beyond the Nest, we hear from University of Minnesota Rochester's founding generation of academic leaders, innovators, advisors, and strategists. 

    Through their stories we hear how each arrived in Rochester, the unique way in which UMR approaches its academics, how new paradigms within Higher Education are built, and the reasoning behind many of the campus' most innovative student-facing programs. 

    If you would like to share your UMR journey, please check out UMR's LinkedIn or send an email to [email protected]. 

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    University of Minnesota Rochester

    50 min
  • Tabula Rasa

    Episode 3 of this season of Beyond the Nest profiles UMR’s inaugural Chancellor Stephen Lehmkuhle, Ph.D. 

    As the first chancellor of one of the country’s most innovative public institutions of higher education, Dr. Lehmkuhle had one of academia’s rarest of opportunities - starting a new campus from scratch. 

    Follow Dr. Lehmkuhle as he moves from the classroom to the research bench to the big chair on campus. 

    If you would like to share your UMR journey, please check out UMR's LinkedIn or send an email to [email protected]. 

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    Chancellor Stephen Lehmkuhle

    30 min
  • From Concept to Creation

    Episode 2 continues the tale of UMR as a Rochester campus of the University of Minnesota moves from Concept to Creation.

    The story picks up in 1985 with a gathering of dynamic Rochester leaders tasked with preparing the community for the coming Millennium. It follows their work over a two-decade span resulting in the ringing endorsement of a Minnesota Governor eager to approach Higher Education with an innovative lens.

    The work of these tireless advocates and champions of a U of M campus in Rochester laid the foundation for innovative thinkers to shake Higher Education like an Etch a Sketch and build a new university from scratch.

    If you would like to share your UMR journey, please check out UMR's LinkedIn or send an email to [email protected]. 

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    University of Minnesota Rochester

    19 min
  • Beginnings

    In 2009 – against the backdrop of the Great Recession – more than 50 trailblazing

    students walked through the hallowed halls of the Galleria Mall at University Square, up
    a rickety escalator to a space that used to serve as a movie theater to guinea pig a new
    and novel approach to Higher Education in the 21st century.

    Across this new 5-episode season of Beyond the Nest, we examine the history of

    Rochester, the origins of UMR, the powerful personalities who envisioned a U of M
    campus in Med City, and those who built our first class of Raptor graduates.

    Episode 1 – Beginnings focuses on the founding of the city of Rochester, the

    calamitous events that gave birth to the Mayo Clinic, and how a young graduate from
    the University of Minnesota named Marilyn Stewart started a six decade-long journey to
    bring a U of M campus to Rochester.

    If you would like to share your UMR journey, please check out UMR's LinkedIn or send an email to [email protected]. 

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    University of Minnesota Rochester

    20 min
  • Whatever You Do, Try To Be Good At It

    In the final episode of Season 3, 2020 graduate Bradley Craker catches up with his former Student Success Coach Anna Ribikawskis. 

    The two chat about what led Bradley to UMR, his unique career path after graduation, and advice to younger students. 

    Currently, Bradley is the owner-operator of British Automotive Specialties, a company he started with his father last year in Hebron, Illinois.  

    If you would like to share your UMR journey, please reach out on LinkedIn or send an email to [email protected]. 

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    Bradley Craker '20

    Anna Ribikawskis

    University of Minnesota Rochester

     

    18 min

About Beyond the Nest

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University of Minnesota Rochester‘s alumni podcast. Beyond the Nest highlights the lives of Raptor alumni, their work, and lessons learned along the way.