Season 2 Episode 8 - Religion

Season 2 Episode 7 - Social Media

Season 2 Episode 6 - Policing

Season 2 Episode 5 - Undergraduate Research

We’ve seen a significant increase in social justice efforts both locally and nationally throughout the past two years. From civil rights to a global pandemic, we’ve hit a turning point and many have launched into action as a result. Today, we’ll be discussing social justice efforts with several guests who have been in the trenches doing this work for years. How do we maintain momentum and continue to make progress? Today’s episode features:

· Dr. Selena Jackson (she/her) - Staff psychologist and group therapy coordinator for WSU Counseling & Prevention Services

· Brandon Johnson (he/him) - Wichita city council person & Vice Mayor

· Dr. Kevin Harrison - WSU Community Engagement Coordinator

· David Garcia - WSU student and Director of Public Relations for the Wichita State Student Government Association

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

25% of Wichita State’s undergraduate population consists of adult learners. In an effort to elevate the experiences of this population we’re going to spend some time listening to the their unique voices and discussing the support Wichita State offers for adults returning to school. Today’s episode features:

· Pamela K. O’Neal (she/her) - Associate Director, WSU Office of Adult Learning

· Scott Anderson (he/him) - WSU Sport Management student

· Amanda Hackerott (she/her) - Graduate of the WSU Workforce Leadership & Applied Learning program

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

The goal of “Let’s Talk About It” has always been elevating voices and showcasing stories that may not get told through other platforms. This episode stays true to that mission as we discuss the experience of identifying as LGBTQ+ on a college campus. Today’s guests include:

· Dr. Kerry Wilks (she/her) – Professor and Associate Dean of the WSU Graduate School

· Gabriel A. Fonseca, M.Ed. (he/him) – Assistant Director of WSU Student Involvement and SGA Advisor

· Neiman Thompson (he/him) – WSU student

· Jordan Hawk (he/him) – WSU student

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

Season 2 of the “Let’s Talk About It” podcast is officially here! Today we’re talking through the biggest thing that’s happened in our lifetime: the global Covid-19 pandemic. We’ve all been in the trenches for a while now and we wanted to get a fresh mix of expert explanation as well as personal experiences.  This episode features commentary from Camille Childers, Director of Student Health Services; Tasha Parker, therapist and doctoral candidate at WSU; and WSU undergraduate students David Nevarez and Chase Biswell.

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

Listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/aT62H5zksn4

Marketing verbiage – Season 2, Episode 0: Season 1 recap

Welcome to Season 2 of the “Let’s Talk About It” podcast! Today we’re taking some time to slow down, journey back and discuss everything that happened in season one before we begin season two in just a couple weeks. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the show!

Season 2 episode 1 launches August 27, 2021.

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

Listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/A8Ma-3FLHIQ

This is our final episode of the first season of "Let's Talk About It”. It’s been a journey that we’re honored to have shared with you. In this episode we’re looking at the unique experience of student athletes. How do they deal with the pressure and publicity that comes along with the student athlete experience? How do they foster both the athletic part of themselves but also everything about them that isn’t their sport? Here to break this down with us are:

· Dr. Mike Ross, assistant professor in the Department of Sport Management and coordinator of the E-Learning program

· Sarah Mathews, Director of Compliance for the WSU athletics department

· Rachel Johnson, junior Sport Management major and WSU basketball player.

Stay tuned for Season 2 coming in August 2021.

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.