This is Pat Gunning, Campus Minister at UST. In this episode of BOLD, we talk to Pat about his first semester serving as the campus minister at UST and how his personality plays a huge role in the work that he does. We also talk about the rollercoaster that is our faith journey and how God always has a plan for us.

This is Daniel Ibrahim and Justin Pelt. Daniel is a Sophomore here at UST majoring in Business and minoring in Esports. Justin is the Assistant Director and Coach of Esports at UST. In this episode we jump on the Esports bandwagon and learn how our students are getting a coveted education in the gaming industry that is sought after nationwide. Daniel shares his experience of finding UST from his home in Southern California and Justin explains why Esports at UST is already strong only in its first year.

https://ustmaxstudios.com/bold-podcast/esports/

This is Hamilton Loomis. Hamilton is Galveston-born, world-touring blues, rock and soul musician. He is a UST Alumnus and is also a protege of the musical legend, Bo Diddley! But, most importantly, he is a family man. In this episode of BOLD, Hamilton talks about life as touring musician. He shares stories of his education, both collegiate and musical, and talks about how music and travel opened his mind. Finally he talks about the challenges of balancing a family and music.

https://ustmaxstudios.com/bold-podcast/hamilton-loomis/

Kechi Okwuchi is Nigerian-born author and award-winning singer. You may recognize her from her performance on America’s Got Talent. She is an inspirational and TEDX Keynote speaker, bully-prevention advocate and an MBA student here at the University of St. Thomas.

In this episode of Bold, we talked about Kechi’s wild ride, from graduating with a business degree from UST to participating in America’s Got Talent, and the whirlwind of publicity that came after! We also talk about Kechi’s return to St. Thomas, and why she is pursuing an MBA with a focus in entrepreneurship.

https://ustmaxstudios.com/bold-podcast/sing-a-song-of-joy/

In this BOLD, Isabel talks to Jasmine Chida, the owner of SweetCup Gelato & Sorbet, a local gelato shop that makes world class treats. They talk about the joy and challenges of being an entrepreneur and Jasmine shares the SweetCup origin story, how a honeymoon trip to Italy changed the course of her life forever. To learn more about Jasmine and SweetCup, follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetcupgelato, @sweetcupgelato. 

Students have spent the last year and a half taking classes from home via Zoom. Now, with the opportunity to take classes in person - with the proper precautions of course - students are looking forward to all of the benefits that come along with in person classes.

In this special episode of BOLD Isabel talks with incoming freshmen and student leaders during orientation to see what they are looking forward to the most.

In this episode of BOLD, Isabel sits down with Fatima Khan, Vice President of Campus Activity Board, and Anna Haydon, Student Engagement Coordinator, to talk about student involvement and returning to campus after the Coronavirus pandemic. Fatima shares her story of student involvement and the growth that she has experienced while Anna talks about the benefits of student involvement.

UST Student Clubs and Activities https://www.stthom.edu/Campus-Student-Life/Student-Groups-and-Activities/Index.aqf#CAB 

MAX Studios
https://ustmaxstudios.com/bold-podcast/how-and-why-to-get-involved/ 

In this episode of BOLD, Al Saulso, UST alumnus and artist, shares his story. He talks about how he got into art, making a living as an artist and his introduction to writing icons. He also dives into the philosophy and spirituality of writing icons and gives all those who are interested in Iconography a gentle prod to start digging in.

The Glassell School of Art
https://www.mfah.org/visit/glassell-school

Al Saulso
https://www.instagram.com/iconsofalsauls/?hl=en

MAX Studios
https://ustmaxstudios.com/bold-podcast/art-icons-and-spirituality/ 

Both Youssef Ahmed and Margaret Gaston have made the most of their college careers. Ahmed, through his hard work with the biology program and founding the dodgeball club, and Gaston, in the nursing program and serving a a retreat leader for campus ministry. Now, as they graduate and begin the next leg of their journey, they take a moment to reflect and share their knowledge and experience with Isabel Garcia, host of BOLD.

They share the ups and the downs and offer other students a bit of advice on how they can make the most of their own college journey. Celebrating Success in College:

MAX Studios
https://ustmaxstudios.com/bold-podcast/celebrating-a-successful-college-career/ 

After serving as a translator for a group of American doctor's in his home country of Honduras, senior biology major Robert Flores set his sights on becoming a medical doctor too. The road has been challenging but has led him and his family more than a thousand miles away to Houston and the University of St. Thomas where he is preparing for the MCAT and med school. Host Isabel Garcia sits down with Flores to learn more about his journey.

MAX Studios
https://ustmaxstudios.com/bold-podcast/the-pursuit-of-medical-school/