The Campus Compass, the podcast where we bring you real conversations with the professors and staff shaping our academic journeys. Whether you're looking for career advice, academic motivation, or insight into the world beyond the classroom, this series is for you.

Today, we’re excited to be joined by Kristen Grimmer, an adviser to Mass Media students at Washburn University. Kristen has years of experience guiding students through the academic and professional maze of media, communications, and storytelling. She’s here to share her wisdom, experiences, and some honest advice for students who want to thrive in this ever-changing industry.

FHS Host Binx interviews Shannon VanLandingham from BeMoreLikeClaire, an organization founded in memory of Shannon's daughter, Claire. Claire tragically passed away due to relationship violence. BeMoreLikeClaire focuses on preventing relationship violence through education and awareness. They teach consent and bodily autonomy to all ages, from toddlers to adults, and help people recognize red flags in relationships.

https://www.bemorelikeclaire.org/

Join FHS Binx and Maggie as they interview Pam Brown, Community Services Navigator Supervisor at the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging (JAAA). Brown shares insights into JAAA's mission to advocate for older adults and people with disabilities, helping them live independent and dignified lives in Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas Counties.

Join FHS host Binx as they chat with Dr. Jesse Piper, a new Assistant Professor at Washburn University. Dr. Piper, formerly of KDHE, shares her expertise on grandparents raising grandchildren and the need for stronger kinship support policies. The conversation also explores the dynamics of multi-generational families and the power of Family Life Education in promoting positive health outcomes. Learn about Dr. Piper's innovative teaching, including projects focused on public scholarship and her vision for Family Impact Seminars at Washburn.

Join FHS hosts Binx and Maggie as they interview Donovan Dylan from Loud Light, a Kansas-based youth nonprofit. Dylan discusses Loud Light's mission to build Youth Power and civic engagement, focusing on voter registration, fellowships, and advocacy. Learn about their work on LGBTQ+ issues and community organizing, and how they empower young people to shape their communities. Dylan also highlights Loud Light's partnerships and volunteer opportunities, including Community Action Teams.

https://www.loudlight.org/

Join us as former FHS host Raymond Guerrero discusses community and care with Binx Beelman, an English major also pursuing an addictions counseling license. As an executive member of Unite for Reproductive Justice and Gender Equity (URGE), Beelman shares why she's drawn to working with the LGBTQ+ community, especially youth. She also previews her upcoming role as the new host of For Human Sake, teasing future collaborations with co-hosts Parker and Maggie.

In part 2 of our Oxford house series, Lindsay Hughes and Marlon Guest share their personal journeys into recovery and how Oxford House, a self-run network of sober living homes, provided them with a safe and supportive community. They discuss the democratic structure of Oxford Houses, the importance of peer support, and how their involvement with the program has transformed their lives while they pursue their education in Human Services at Washburn.

This episode is part 1 of our Oxford House deep dive and features Professor Altus discussing her research on communal living and delves into the history of the Oxford House model for addiction recovery. Learn about the unique success factors of this model, including the integration of the spirit of recovery into daily life within the supportive community.

This episode features Noni Boado, a Kickapoo and Ilocano graduate of Washburn's Family and Human Services program, discussing her work as a full-spectrum indigenous birth worker and co-founder of Two Sister Bears. Noni shares her journey through higher education as a first-generation immigrant and tribal member, highlighting her transition to addiction counseling and her dedication to serving her community through culturally grounded healing practices.

This episode features Melissa Goodman and Kristen Shook from Mirror Inc. and the host of the Reentry Reframed Podcast discuss their roles in providing support and resources to individuals, particularly those in the reentry program and the Intersection of Care (ITC) mentorship initiative for incarcerated women. They highlight the environment of the reentry center, the impact of mentorship within the correctional facility, and the importance of empathy and continued support in helping individuals break cycles and build hopeful futures.

Reentry Reframed Podcast: https://www.reentryreframed.org/