The 1853 Podcast

Wackerle Center for Careers, Leadership and Fellowships Director Marnie Dugan on the impressive results of the First Destination Survey of the Class of 2020; Sports Information Director Nate Baliva gives an update of Fighting Scots spring sports (10:10).

Political science professor Andre Audette previews March 23 talk about “Latinos and the Reshaping of American Politics”; meet Nate Baliva, the new voice of Fighting Scots Athletics (9:31).

Meet Class of 2025 Admiral’s Scholars Emily Canterbury of Orion, Illinois (1:43), and Ilese Rodeffer of Bushnell, Illinois (6:59); and Godlsborough Scholars Michelle Gutierrez of Chicago (14:11) and Emma Romano of Wilmington, Illinois (19:10).

Meet the Trustees’ Scholars in the Class of 2025: Bailey Evans of Indianapolis (1:50), Christian Moreno Ayuso of Chicago (3:40), Damilare Olusoga of Chicago (6:45) and Mia Martino of Palatine, Illinois (10:02).

Associate Director of Admission Wendy Downing on how Monmouth is becoming more transfer-friendly with community college students; Director of Global Engagement Christine Johnston on how Monmouth’s study-abroad opportunities enhance the college experience.

Theatre professor Todd Quick previews the “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” which will be performed Feb. 25-28; and communications instructor Chris Goble (11:15) on his Feb. 23 talk on comics, “Truth, Justice & The American” way.

Political science professor Mike Nelson discusses the Great Decisions series; philosophy professor Anne Mamary on her new book, "The Alchemical Harry Potter: Essays on Transfiguration in J.K. Rowling’s Novels."

Meet three outstanding members of the Class of 2024: Luis Castillo of Chicago, Janice Abel of Wataga, Illinois and Tyler Houck of Park Ridge, Illinois.

Raymond Doswell ’91 previews his Feb. 2 talk about “Black Baseball & Black History”; Scots Senate President Abierre Minor talks about the success of Scots Care (17:14).

A tribute to Monmouth College's late swim coach, Tom Burek, with Erin Lafary ’15, Erica Marino ’13, Tony Marino ’14 and Becca Waxberg ’23.