WCSUPodcasts

It seems like there's always construction being done on campus. Hear about what's going on right now and what to expect. We'll also talk about general facilities and maintenance issues and how you can make a difference.

Could you use a little help in a class? Interested in learning how to take better notes or study more effectively? This is the episode for you. We talk with Kara Swenson of the Tutoring Resource Center and how the TRC can help you! (http://libguides.wcsu.edu/tutor)

For decades, local music sleuths have been trying to answer the question: did “The Doors,” one of the country’s hottest rock bands, play at Western Connecticut State University or at Danbury High School 50 years ago? Local music sleuths continue to dig into evidence for an answer. In the 50th anniversary year, WCSU Library Archivist Brian Stevens answers the question. Or does he?

Host Jackie Guzda is joined by Ann Rodwell-Lawton, Director of Education, Training & Outreach at the Women's Center of Greater Danbury to discuss the "Me Too" movement during what has turned out to be a very contentious confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

If you don't learn to manage your time, it can start to feel like you're drowning. Save yourself from that fate by learning more about making time work FOR you. We've got a special guest from the Florida Institute of Technology, Dr. Natalie Dorfeld, who will share some good advice.

Getting off on the right foot in your classes is one of the best things you can do.  Making sure you're studying well, and being ready (and not stressed) about testing is a great hedge against bad grades.  Listen in as Kara Swenson of the Tutoring Resource Center shares some tried and true tips.  (http://libguides.wcsu.edu/tutor)

Blackboard is WCSU's course management system, and many of your classes will use it to deliver information and class content to you. Today we'll talk with some of the people who help to make it work. If you want to know more about Blackboard, tune in to this episode.

Jay Murray, the associate vice president of Enrollment Management at Western Connecticut State University, decided it would be a good idea to change the university’s logo. He swears he doesn’t regret it. And on this podcast, he explains why and how the new logo came about.

Stick around for Bharbara's break down of the week's events... and whatever else is on her mind.

There's a thriving athletic program at WCSU, and a cadre of student athletes who work very hard to provide good college memories from their games.  We'll talk to the Athletic Director and Head Football coach to hear more about what's happening this fall in campus athletics.  (http://www.westconnathletics.com/landing/index)

Everyone has to write at some point in college.  If you think you might need some help, or if you're a good writer who wants to be a great writer, then the Writing Center is just what you need.  Listen in as Dr. Custer, the Coordinator of the Writing Center, tells us what you can find there for you!  (http://www.wcsu.edu/writingcenter/)