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/)

Host Jackie Guzda interviews journalist and broadcaster John Daly of "Undercover Jetsetter" and "Informed not Inflamed" about his fascinating journey and his experiences with media bias... and golf.

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Dean of Students, Dr. Walter Cramer makes sure that all first-year students at Western Connecticut State University learn what it takes to succeed here. First he makes them wear WestConn T-shirts and then march in an opening-day parade. After that, there’s a barbeque, a treasure hunt, and a few seminars on what to expect and how to conduct yourself through senior year.

Bharbara Viegas, back for her final semester as co-host on the pod, discusses her summer vacation, her opinions about Friday classes, and details about a trip to the ice cream parlor with her godson. Oh, and she also provides information about upcoming events on campus. Welcome to the new season of WCSU 411!

Each year, WCSU students and staff join together to work in the Greater Danbury community to perform community service.  In 2018, we'll be doing that on September 21st.  To learn how to get involved with this terrific opportunity (and get a free t-shirt), listen in!  (http://www.wcsu.edu/community-service/western-day-of-service/)

There is an incredible array of technology available to students on campus.  Whether it's a 24-hour lab, a training center, or software, WCSU probably has what you need.  Hear more about it from our ITI leaders. (http://wcsu.edu/iti/)

Resident students have a great academic resource available to them without ever having to leave their buildings. We call them ARMs, or Academic Resource Mentors.  Hear directly from 2 of our ARMs as they explain what they do to help you. (http://wcsu.edu/housing/arm/)

Getting involved on campus is one of the easiest and most effective ways you can be successful on campus. Whether it's joining a club, attending events, or getting a job, when you make a connection on campus, you increase your chances for success. Hear more about it in this episode. (http://www.wcsu.edu/studentlife/)

The change from high school student to college student can be a bit more difficult than many expect. Our Provost, Dr. Missy Alexander, and our Dean of Students, Dr. Walter Cramer, will talk with us about these changes and some tips about how you can have a much easier time making the transition.

Toolkits are all the rage. Listen in to learn more about using toolkits with your students.