Home Field Advantage Ep.7 - Embracing some new baseball metrics and visiting with senior ball players Collin Kray and Vinny Schleper by Johnnie Bennie Media

Home Field Advantage Ep.6 - Florida Trip with Noah Jensen '26 and Easton Fleck '26 by Johnnie Bennie Media

Welcome back to the CSB and SJU Inclusive Excellence Adventure! In this episode, our host Pedro dos Santos sits down with Bardia Bijani, Executive in Residence for the McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship and Visiting Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship.

Bardia brings a unique blend of academic insight and real‑world experience to campus. As the founder of The FuzeQube Group—an innovation firm specializing in early‑stage venture building, research commercialization, and meaningful technology adoption—he bridges the space between cutting‑edge industry practices and student learning. His journey with CSB and SJU began as a student, and now, just a few years later, he’s back on campus teaching the next generation of entrepreneurs.

In this conversation, Pedro and Bardia dive into their shared love for football, the multiple migrations that have shaped Bardia’s story, and the challenges and opportunities of building inclusive spaces within entrepreneurship education.

Tune in for an exploration of belonging, innovation, and what it means to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem rooted in inclusion.

Home Field Advantage Ep.5 - Transfer Portal and Brace Hemmelgarn '12 by Johnnie Bennie Media

Home Field Advantage Ep.4 - SJU Baseball History and Conversation with Strength Coach, Justin Rost by Johnnie Bennie Media

Home Field Advantage Ep.1 - Introducing Scott Lieser by Johnnie Bennie Media

Home Field Advantage Ep.2 - Representing Saint John's; Technology by Johnnie Bennie Media

Home Field Advantage Ep.3 - Advantages of Our Dome; Reed Marquardt conversation by Johnnie Bennie Media

🎙️ Episode 4: Communication, Inclusion, and Fat Studies with Dr. Jen Kramer

Welcome back to the CSB and SJU Inclusive Excellence Adventure! In this episode, our host Pedro dos Santos sits down with Dr. Jen Kramer, Professor of Strategic Communication Studies and a passionate advocate for inclusive pedagogy.

Dr. Kramer’s research dives deep into doctor-patient communication, exploring how language shapes experiences around chronic pain, obesity, and stigma—especially for marginalized groups. Her work challenges assumptions and highlights the power of framing in healthcare and media narratives.

In the classroom, Jen brings theory to life through pop culture and critical thinking, teaching courses like Interpersonal Communication, Gender & Communication, and Health Communication. One of her most thought-provoking offerings? Fat Studies, a course that examines cultural narratives and systemic biases around body size.

Tune in as we talk about Jen’s journey from growing up in Central Minnesota to becoming a mentor who champions inclusion, belonging, and transformative learning at CSB and SJU.

🎙️ Episode 3: Teaching, Math, and Belonging with Dr. Robert Campbell

Welcome back to the CSB and SJU Inclusive Excellence Adventure! In this episode, our host Pedro dos Santos chats with Dr. Robert Campbell, Associate Professor of Mathematics and 2024 Teacher of the Year.

Dr. Campbell’s passion for teaching goes far beyond equations and theorems. From algebraic geometry (which, let’s be honest, is confusing to 99.99% of the population!) to transforming how we teach through Inquiry-Based Learning and Mastery Grading, Robert’s work is reshaping the classroom experience to foster true inclusivity and belonging—especially in math courses.

We talk about his role as College Success Course Director, his award-winning teaching, and how inclusive pedagogy can make a real difference in student success.

Tune in to hear how one educator’s commitment to excellence is helping build a more inclusive academic community at CSB and SJU.