Melissa Woo is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Vice President of Information Technology (IT) at Stony Brook University, and she’s got an insider’s perspective on life on the other side of the IT desk. And guess, what? It’s not all about technology, it’s actually about people. In this episode, Melissa and I discuss the ways that IT can and should be integrating with the entire campus, her approach to creating a more diverse team, and how to find and be a mentor. As a bonus, Melissa also shares her tech predictions, which you definitely don’t want to miss!

http://connectedu.network/

2Cellos

Slack

Ingress

Ingress XM Anomaly 

Pokemon Go

Brian Alexander 

Laura Gibbs

Using Social Media To Highlight The Campus Personality

Stony Brook University

University of Oregon

Expanding your Recruitment Pool through Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

EDUcause

Higher Education Security Council (HEISC)

Internet2

Micro-Credentials

Blockchain Technology

#CIOchat

Mentoring Types 

Liz Gross

The Tech That Powers Bitcoin Could Tackle Corruption

Twitter: @mzyw

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzywoo/

G+: https://plus.google.com/+MelissaWoo

Campus website: stonybrook.edu

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Calling all nerds, geeks, and fanboys/fangirls! This week’s guest is Sabrina Cruz, the mastermind behind the epic YouTube channel Nerdy and Quirky (and a few others). Her channel combines nerd culture and comedy to keep her audience laughing and learning, and Sabrina brings the same energy to this week’s episode. She’ll be sharing what it’s like to be a YouTuber and a university student, talking about her fandom journey, and giving some excellent advice for both students and higher education institutions who want to get started on YouTube.

SuperFreakonomics

Michael Lewis

Douglas Adams

#Elsagate

Club Penguin

Neopets

Vidcon

Growing up on the Internet panel

Oscar Wilde Cool History

Al Capone Cool History

Edgar Allan Poe Cool History

How to Take Care of a Fangirl

Stop being Sh!tty to Teenage Girls

Nerdfighteria

Vlog Brothers

University of Toronto

Nerdonomics

U of T frosh video

Casey Neistat

Vox Video

Vox Media

99% Invisible Podcast

Freakonomics Podcast

Twitter: @nerdyandquirky

Instagram: @nerdyandquirky

Facebook: @nerdyandquirky

Website: www.nerdyandquirky.com

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Grab your guildies and get ready to learn how Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management at San Francisco State University Luoluo Hong creates connections with her campus community through innovative platforms like World of Warcraft. This episode features a discussion of how her approach to social has changed as an executive, the importance of advocacy in Luoluo’s work and life, and ways to practice social justice without burning out. 

Daario Naharis (Game of Thrones)

Space Invaders Game

World of Warcraft

Arizona State University

Louisiana State University

Tulane University

Luoluo's Healthy Campus Summit Keynote

Wheel of Wellness

#MeToo

Title IX

SFSU Title IX Office

Times Up

Dear Colleague Letters

Office of Civil Rights (Dept. of US Education)

Equity and Community Inclusion Unit

Twitter: @SF_State_VPSAEM

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luoluohong/

Email: [email protected]

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I love the holidays so much I just had to wrap up a little extra podcast cheer to spread for all to hear. This bonus episode you'll learn a bit more about me, including what it was like to grow up in Wyoming, what I'm celebrating this year and lots of shoutouts to my top podcast supporters and behind the scenes production crew. And what holiday bonus episode would be complete without a surprise at the end!

Find all the show notes at josieahlquist.com/podcast and follow the podcast on Twitter @JosieATPodcast and host Dr. Josie Ahlquist @josieahlquist.

There is a lot more to technology than downloading the hottest app or upgrading the latest software update. As Dr. Ed Cabellon shares technology is actually pretty personal - with skills required for successful technology implementation including politics, emotions and a long-term investment. Ed has seen the evolution of technology especially in students affairs and enrollment management as an early adopter and educator of digital identity, social media, and digital marketing. He’ll share his tips and tricks for navigating technology implementation including showcasing the homegrown strategy at Bridgewater State University called BSUlife.com.

Find all the show notes at josieahlquist.com/podcast and follow the podcast on Twitter @JosieATPodcast and host Dr. Josie Ahlquist @josieahlquist. 

Finding your niche has never seemed more achievable thanks to this week’s guest, Niche Movement founder Kevin O’Connell. He’s an entrepreneur, author, and digital storyteller on a quest to build the perfect Spotify playlist. Our conversation is all about storytelling, from digital platform best practices to ways to launch the next chapter of your career. Best of all, this episode is packed with practical and tactical advice, especially if you are ready to make some shifts in your life.

Find all the show notes at josieahlquist.com/podcast and follow the podcast on Twitter @JosieATPodcast and host Dr. Josie Ahlquist @josieahlquist. 

What if something as simple as a tweet could help you make your next career move - while you’re still in college? My guest this week can tell you firsthand what that experience is like. Mallie Rust is my content and marketing coordinator, a freelance editor, TexasMedia student, and even an amateur ballroom dancer. As a college senior Mallie shares her experience growing up on social media, how campuses can best use social to connect with current and future students and explains why she’s so passionate about the Oxford comma.

Find all the show notes at josieahlquist.com/podcast and follow the podcast on Twitter @JosieATPodcast and host Dr. Josie Ahlquist @josieahlquist. 

Social justice work may go by many names: multiculturalism, inclusive excellence, diversity, equality, etc. According to Vernon A. Wall, what you call it doesn’t matter; it’s about your actions. Our discussion on how to engage in difficult dialogues and advocating for others - even if it’s uncomfortable, and the ways that a focus on language can help and hurt social justice efforts. There is also lots of celebrity talk from his leadership with Capital Pride and behind the scenes of the Social Justice Training Institute (SJTI) of which he is a founder and faculty member.

Find all the show notes at josieahlquist.com/podcast and follow the podcast on Twitter @JosieATPodcast and host Dr. Josie Ahlquist @josieahlquist. 

Is it possible that university curriculum can keep up with the ever-changing speed of social media? My guest today believes so, with a lot of coffee and commitment. In this episode, Dr. Karen Freberg discusses life as a social media professor, from developing lesson plans to partnerships with companies like General Motors and Louisville Bats to Hootsuite and Adobe. Karen shares the ways that her time as a record-setting college athlete helped shape her career path in sports marketing, where her digital storytelling skills started with her first website gifted from her parents and how she taps into communities on twitter and facebook to build a community of social media professors.

Find all the show notes at josieahlquist.com/podcast and follow the podcast on Twitter @JosieATPodcast and host Dr. Josie Ahlquist @josieahlquist. 

If you’ve ever read a list of college presidents to follow on Twitter, you’ve probably heard of Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, the Hip Hop President. Walter’s official title is “President of Dillard University,” but he’s so much more than that. He’s also a published author, accomplished researcher, master of personal branding and presidential tweeting pro. In our conversation, we break down the development of Walter’s personal brand, his experiences tackling difficult discussions, and the people who inspire him.

Find all the show notes at josieahlquist.com/podcast and follow the podcast on Twitter @JosieATPodcast and host Dr. Josie Ahlquist @josieahlquist.