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Commodore Conversations
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Commodore Conversations episodes
- Artist Spotlight: Darian FurtawPoet and Gulf Coast Student Darian Furtaw discusses his passion for writing, learning, and how he honors his family and personal history through art.46 min
- Staff Spotlight: Isabella Barbour
Professional tutor, psychology major, and soon-to-be graduate of FSU PC, Isabella Barbour discusses her experiences as a former student and current employee of Gulf Coast as well as her plans for the future.
19 min - Arts Special Part 3: Opening NightBack on the show is GCSC theater major Hayden Pavlus to discuss the musical, Urinetown. The show opens tonight and will run again on 4/2, 4/3, 4/8, 4/9, and 4/10. Admission is free for all GCSC and FSU PC students. Visit the college's website or search "Urinetown" on Brown Paper Tickets to reserve your seat.13 min
- TRiO's Upward Bound Program
Tony Pilot, Danielle Pierce, and David Wigley discuss TRiO's Upward Bound program and share memories about students and learning opportunities.
16 min - Why We TutorAlyssa Bell and Grant Deam of GCSC's Writing and Reading Lab share information about services, their educational backgrounds, and discuss why they tutor.26 min
- New Faculty: Kayley Thomas and Tiffany Messick
On this episode, Dr. Tiffany Messick and Professor Kayley Thomas talk about their educational background, journey to Gulf Coast, and memorable experiences as new faculty members. Both teach within the Language and Literature Division.
34 min - Student Spotlight: Molly BeecherMolly Beecher is a Nursing Major at Gulf Coast State College. On this episode, she talks about life as a student at GCSC and how the Writing and Reading Lab has supported her throughout her academic journey. This conversation was originally recorded in October of 2021.14 min
- Panama City Then and Now: Changes, Challenges, and Hope
Originally from Panama City, Mary Middlemas has taught reading and composition for over 30 years. After a 25 year tenure at Georgia Perimeter College, Professor Middlemas is back at Gulf Coast. She served as Writing and Reading Lab Supervisor from 2018-2021 and is currently teaching Developmental Writing. This episode, recorded on October 13, 2021, focuses on the challenges and triumphs the last few years have presented and how the GCSC Writing and Reading Lab has risen to those challenges.
28 min - Scholarship Essays
Two members of the Gulf Coast State College Foundation’s Scholarship Essay Scoring Committee, Benjamin Schimidt and Melissa Bois, discuss their roles, writing, and provide advice for students seeking scholarship opportunities.
19 min - Artist Spotlight: Hannah Bailey
Poet, essayist, and fiction writer Hannah Bailey discusses her journey as an artist and reads original work. An English major, Hannah also tutors in Gulf Coast State College's Writing and Reading Lab.
13 min
About Commodore Conversations
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Commodore Conversations is a podcast created by the Writing and Reading Lab at Gulf Coast State College. Episodes include discussions about reading and writing, book reviews, and informative segments…
covering course offerings and events around campus. Additionally, Commodore Conversations provides GCSC students the opportunity to publish their creative work through live and recorded readings.