The 1853 Podcast

Political science professor Mike Nelson previews the 40th year that Monmouth has particiatped in the Great Decisions program (1:12). … Assistant Director of the Monmouth Fund Mac Price explains how the phonathon benefits Monmouth students (5:55). … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews a very big road trip for the Fighting Scots women’s and men’s basketball teams (12:21).

Art professor Brian Baugh discusses his new exhibit, “New Work,” on display in the Everett Gallery (1:12). … College Historian and Editor Jeff Rankin recalls when bibliomania took over campus on Jan. 21, 1970 (5:58). … John Goddard looks back on his 12 years as the Scots’ softball coach (13:17). @JeffRankin @ScotsSoftball @MCFightingScots

A look at the activities and events planned to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ... Sports Information Director Dan Nolan brings us up to speed on what’s happened in Fighting Scots athletics since the conclusion of the fall semester. ... And College Historian and Editor Jeff Rankin offers an appreciation of life and career of the late Monmouth President Bruce Haywood.

Music Professor Tim Pahel previews “Christmas at Monmouth” concert on Dec. 7 (1:16). … Cassie Tangney ’08 on being the juror of Monmouth’s Juried Art Exhibition (6:40). … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan on football, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, and swimming and diving (11:09). @MCFightingScots @ScotsGridiron @ScotsWSoccer @ScotsMHoops @ScotsWHoops @ScotsSwimDive

Theater professor Todd Quick discusses the upcoming production of “A Child's Christmas in Wales” (1:10). … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan previews the NCAA Division III women’s soccer tournament, NCAA Division III cross country regional meet, Midwest Conference football championship and the tip-off of men’s basketball (9:20). @MonmouthTheatre @MCFightingScots @ScotsWSoccer @ScotsTFXC @ScotsGridiron @ScotsMHoops

Meet the four student finalists who competed in this year’s Moot Court finals. … Vice President of Enrollment Management Kristen English explains what it means to have a test-optional admission policy. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan preview a very exciting weekend for Fighting Scots athletics.

Logan Mayfield on being named the first Commander G.E. Boone Endowed Professor in the Computational Sciences (1:09); Hatch Award for Excellence in Service recipient Tom Prince talks about what it means to be a member of the Monmouth faculty (6:07); Elizabeth Demara discusses how the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee makes a difference in the community (11:04).

Preview of “Travel, Trade, and Trauma in Medieval Japan” symposium (1:26); Kasha Appleton ’20 on her Smithsonian Institution internship (5:49); art alumni who returned to campus for Homecoming ’19 (9:16); chaplain the Rev. Dr. Teri Ott discusses the Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth (12:30).

A chat with communication studies professor Trudi Peterson, recipient of the Hatch Academic Excellence Award for Distinguished Teaching. … Hadley Smithhisler ’20 discusses her summer internship with the National Down Syndrome Society’s National Advocacy & Public Policy Center. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan updates fall sports.

Preview of Homecoming 2019 with Associate Director of Alumni Relations Rachel Evans (1:04); exploration of an exhibit by Monmouth students, faculty and alumni on display at the Warren County History Museum (6:28). @Monmouth_Alumni @RachieMargaret @wchsmuseum @sweatervestboy