http://www.earlham.edu The Earlham College podcast introduces you to some of the interesting people and exciting programs that make Earlham one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges. Feeder 1.5.10(880) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:39 -0500 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:39 -0500 http://www.earlham.edu/Podcast-Logos144.png http://www.earlham.edu 144 144 Earlham College Earlham, College, liberal arts, Quakers, Quaker, higher education, university, school, Indiana clean Mark Blackmon blackma@earlham.edu no http://pressroom.earlham.edu Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:39 -0500 episode-30-|-peace-and-global-studies Earlham College One of Earlham's best known majors is Peace and Global Studies. Mark Brim talks with two PAGS majors and Gypsy Swanger, PAGS program director about the program and its enduring popularity. no 19:30 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:52:29 -0500 episode-29-|-introducing-cheryl-pressley Earlham College In this episode, Mark Brim spends some time chatting with Cheryl L. Pressley, Earlham's new Vice President and Dean of Student Development. no 10:52 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:32:33 -0400 episode-28-|-homecoming-2009 Earlham College For Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, we speak with Gail Clark, senior director of alumni relations, about the events and reunion activities that will occur on campus this year. We also drop in on Frank Carr, athletics director, to learn about the six home games at Earlham over Homecoming and chat a bit about the Earlham Athletics Hall of Fame inductions and other sports-related activities for students and alums. no 12:36 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:20:35 -0400 episode-27-|-chatting-with-melissa-delbridge Earlham College We devote our episode today to a chat with acclaimed author Melissa J. Delbridge, who was on the Earlham campus recently to read from her book "Family Bible," a memoir of her youth in Tuscaloosa, Ala. in the 1960s and 70s. After our chat, Delbridge reads a bit from the beginning of "Family Bible" for us as well. no 16:40 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:57:48 -0400 episode-26-|-international-programs Earlham College In this episode we introduce you to Earlham's International Programs Office and learn more about the College's far-reaching international opportunities. Not only does Earlham bring a substantial number of international students to its campus each year, but it sends a significant number of students abroad for lengthy studies. Approximately 60-65% of Earlham students have studied off-campus by the time they have graduated. no 16:41 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:22:01 -0400 episode-25-|-more-new-things Earlham College We take a few minutes to get to know Andrea Fernandez, assistant director of residence life for education, and learn about her new position. Then, we talk with Scott Silverman, the College's new library director and coordinator of information services. no 15:56 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:57:28 -0400 episode-24-|-everything-old-is-new-again Earlham College We celebrate the opening of Earlham College's 163rd academic year and take a closer look at Earlham Hall and its reopening after an 18-month renovation. We explore the history of the building as well as examine the new offices for Safety and Security, Student Development, Residence Life, and Health and Counseling Services that now occupy the first floor. no 16:08 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:44:44 -0400 episode-23-|-senior-moments-part-5 Earlham College In the fifth of our five part series, we introduce you to members of the Earlham College Class of 2009 who tell us their stories about and reflect on their time at Earlham. In this episode Kyla Pitts, April Bowman, Elsa Sanchez and Coleman Yunger share their stories. no 16:33 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:51:03 -0400 episode-22-|-senior-moments-part-4 Earlham College In the third of a five part series, we introduce you to members of the Earlham College Class of 2009 who tell us their stories about and reflect on their time at Earlham. In this episode: Harriett Rollitt, Kathleen Bradley and Drew Hosier share their stories. no 15:52 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:50:58 -0400 episode-21-|-senior-moments-part-3 Earlham College In the third of a five part series, we introduce you to members of the Earlham College Class of 2009 who tell us their stories about and reflect on their time at Earlham. In this episode: Sarah McDermott, Michelle Crane and Lucie Kalousova share their stories. no 13:52 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:41:31 -0400 episode-20-|-senior-moments-part-2 Earlham College In the second of a five part series, we introduce you to members of the Earlham College Class of 2009 who tell us their stories about and reflect on their time at Earlham. In this episode: Mary Rowley, Tulani Foy, Victor Anciano and Emily Miller share their stories. no 15:47 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:24:56 -0400 episode-19-|-senior-moments-part-1 Earlham College In the first of a four part series, we introduce you to members of the Earlham College Class of 2009 who tell us their stories about and reflect on their time at Earlham. In this episode: Phoebe Stern, Tristian Gregory and Emma Bohmann share their stories. no 14:14 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:05:13 -0400 episode-18-|-the-orchestral-edition Earlham College In this episode, we introduce you to the one aspect of the expansive music programs at Earlham College. We speak with orchestra director Forrest Tobey about some of the music programs at the College and speak specifically about a recent presentation of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." The Mussorgsky evening included not only music but an exhibition of visual art presented by the art department. We also listen to a segment of the concert. no 11:14 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Thu, 21 May 2009 14:40:07 -0400 episode-17-|-distinctive-personalities Earlham College As we close our academic year, we introduce you to three extraordinary people who call Earlham College home and who all have had a great impact on our students. We meet Jim Pollitt, the "hippie plumber" who always has an extra place at the table for Earlham students during the holidays; Clay Huddleston, host of Clay's Country Classics on WECI-FM, who has introduced countless Earlhamites to the music of his peers Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty and Elvis among others; and "Jo The Bouncer," the octogenarian checker in the College's dining hall who's always ready with a quip, a wise word and a hug when students need it. no 15:13 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:28:14 -0400 episode-16-|-digitizing-earlham Earlham College In this episode, we learn about an exciting new project to digitize a portion of the College's extensive photo archives dating back nearly to the College's founding. We speak with librarian Amy Bryant, who proposed and oversaw the project, assistant archivist Anne Thomason, who assisted the project with developing archival standards and processes, and senior Jenna Clampitt, who was one of the student researchers on the project. We also drop in on Alice Almond Shrock to learn about the Ford/Knight faculty-student collaborative research projects at Earlham. We'll provide links to the digital archives from our homepage at pressroom.earlham.edu no 17:43 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:32:17 -0400 episode-15-|-earlhams-ultimate-geek Earlham College We speak with Charlie Peck, associate professor of computer science, who has the distinction of winning the title of America's "Ultimate Geek." Charlie explains some of the impressive programs of the computer science department at Earlham and notes how it has changed since he was an undergraduate student at Earlham in the 1980s. Mark Brim also chats with senior Andrew Fitz Gibbon about his experiences as a computer science major at Earlham, including traveling to Turkey and working on supercomputers. no 14:14 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:21:21 -0400 episode-14-|-nate-eastman-renaissance-man Earlham College In our occasional series Profiles@Earlham, we introduce you to Assistant Professor of English Nate Eastman, who may be one of the most intriguing figures on the Earlham campus. Eastman fills us in on his life prior to becoming a professor, which includes stints as varied as operating a forklift and selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door. We'll also learn why he's shied away from automatic transmission and which part of Richard III he thought was hilarious. We also learn a bit more than we ever thought we would about the word buffalo. no 9:45 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:11:22 -0500 episode-13-|-joseph-moore-and-the-giant-beaver Earlham College Today we take a look inside the Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History on the Earlham College campus. The museum's collection dates back to the 1850's when Joseph Moore arrived at Friends Boarding School (soon to become Earlham College) as a student. He later returned to Richmond as a professor and as President of the College. Home to a variety of significant collectible specimens, the museum is almost entirely student-run, giving undergraduate students incredible hands-on experience. Mark Brim talks with museum director John Iverson, outreach coordinator Carol Stocksdale and student worker Erika Phelps. Additionally, Polly Wilde lets us know what's happening 'Around the Heart.' no 15:34 http://pressroom.earlham.edu Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:34:09 -0500 episode-12-|-friday-the-13th Earlham College On Friday the 13th, we explore fears and phobias, superstitions and rituals. Mark Brim chats with Psychology professor Michael R. Jackson about Friday the 13th and learns about the way a psychologist may approach recognizing a phobic disorder -- in today's case friggatriskaidekaphobia. Also, we check in with a random cadre of Earlham students to find out what they are or are not afraid of. Polly Wilde tells us what's happening "Around the Heart." no 15:06 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:46:44 -0500 episode-11-|-seasons-greetings Earlham College As our semester winds down and exams begin, we trek around the campus to find out what folks are doing for the holidays and how they're preparing for exams. Holiday music courtesy of the band Lift (www.thebandlift.com). no 7:53 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:17:41 -0500 episode-10-|-biology-field-studies Earlham College In this episode, we visit with John Iverson, professor of biology and director of the Joseph Moore Museum at Earlham. One of the nation's most-respected herpetologists, Iverson describes his nearly 30 year long field studies of turtles in the sandhills of Nebraska and of rare iguanas in the Bahamas. Each year, Iverson takes Earlham students on these field expeditions and these exceptional hands-on experiences have become one of the hallmarks of an Earlham education in the sciences. Junior Erika Phelps joins us to give her impressions of her fieldwork experience in the Bahamas and Polly Wilde lets us in on a few events happening "around the heart." no 14:00 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:38:09 -0400 episode-9-|-green-for-halloween Earlham College We take a look at living green on and off campus in this Halloween edition of our podcast. We speak with Mic Jackson, director of environmental programs at Earlham and students Katie Delbecq and Carmen Black who are interested in making Earlham a greener campusWe take a look at living green on and off campus in this Halloween edition of our podcast. We speak with Mic Jackson, director of environmental programs at Earlham and students Katie Delbecq and Carmen Black who are interested in making Earlham greener. Director of Facilities Alan Bigger gives us a few tips on sustainable living and we provide a musical reminder to vote. no 15:24 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:58:59 -0400 episode-8-|-homecoming-2008 Earlham College Just in time for an exciting Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, we examine the origins of collegiate Homecoming celebrations. Mark Brim talks with Alumni Relations Director Gail Clark about the weekend's campus activities. He also chats with Athletics Director Frank Carr about the many exciting home games taking place over the weekend. Polly Wilde checks in with events from "Around The Heart." no 12:38 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:36:38 -0400 episode-7-|-for-the-birds Earlham College Mark Brim brings us another in our occasional series of "Profiles@Earlham." Mark chats with Biology Professor Bill Buskirk about his long tenure at the College, his love for birds, the 27-year history of "Birding Big Day" and his impending retirement. no 7:32 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:40:35 -0400 episode-6-|-earlhams-rabbi Earlham College Earlham College was founded by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1847. Since that time, the College has found much strength in its Quaker identity and its Quaker roots make it one of America's most distinct colleges. Still, Earlham practices diversity on a variety of levels -- including religious diversity. As Jewish students make up a percentage of its student body, the College has provided outreach to these students in any number of ways, including hiring a Campus Rabbi. We talk to the Quaker college's rabbi, Rachel Gartner about Judaism, religion and diversity on campus and let you know how and interested student can participate in campus activities. We also check in with Around The Heart editor Polly Wilde and get the scoop on some of the events coming up on campus. no 13:58 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:23:33 -0500 episode-6|-back-to-school Earlham College Earlham College begins its 162nd academic year with some new traditions, including welcoming new first year students outdoors on Chase Stage, the same sylvan knoll which plays host to Commencement each spring. We talk to Associate Dean for Student Success Wendy Seligmann about New Student Orientation and Director of Campus Safety & Security Cathy Anthofer gives us some important tips on emergency preparedness and how to take the opportunity out of crime. Facilities Director Alan Bigger gives us a quick look at the beginning of the new school year from his prospective, Jonathan Graham gives us a preview of the latest edition of the Earlhamite and even Richmond mayor Sally Hutton stops by to welcome us all back to Earlham. no 11:41 http://www.earlham.edu/earlhamiteextras Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:03:53 -0400 andrea-seabrook-96-considered-opinion Earlham College The weekend anchor of NPR's All Things Considered, Andrea Seabrook '96, took a few moments to speak with Earlhamite Editor Jonathan Graham on a recent trip back to Richmond. Seabrook was here covering the Indiana Primary Election for NPR News and was intrigued by some of the opinions she uncovered. She also weighs in on how her anchor job differs from that of a reporter. no 7:05 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Wed, 21 May 2008 08:43:49 -0400 friends-collection-college-archives-at-earlham Earlham College Earlham College's Friends Collection is one of the four or five largest such collections in the world, with more than 12,000 books and other records going back to the 17th century when the Society of Friends was founded. Collecting these Quaker materials is a passion for College Archivist Thomas D. Hamm. Evan Burks '08 has Hamm tell some fascinating stories from the College's past and shows him some of the more intriguing pieces in the collection -- things like the Quaker chamber pot. no 16:05 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:11:58 -0400 poetry-at-earlham Earlham College Visiting Professor of English David Ebenbach and three of his students talk to us about this semester's collaborative research project. Known on campus as a "Ford/Knight" project, after the funding sources for this type of research, the students developed and implemented ways to engage the Earlham and Richmond, Indiana communities and learn how they relate to poetry. Their analysis of the outcomes of this semester-long project will be the basis of their report. In addition to speaking about the project, Ebenbach, a recipient of the Drue Heinz Literature Prize, reads us one of his poems. There are links to the English Department at Earlham at our Web site. no 17:39 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:45:38 -0400 dan-mahle-agent-of-change Earlham College Earlham Senior Dan Mahle talks about his self-designed Peace and Global Studies (PAGS) major focusing on music creation. Innovative programs such as this are one of the hallmarks of an Earlham College experience. Dan says that PAGS has been influential in his singing and songwriting about such topics as global warming, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the war in Iraq and Barack Obama's presidential campaign. A co-founder of the duo IDeology, Dan says that the goal of their socially conscious hip-hop is to get people invested and involved and hopes that his music may encourage people seeks answers to problems. More information: www.earlham.edu/~pags and www.ideologymusic.com. no 9:41 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:14:54 -0500 election-2008-politics-history-at-earlham Earlham College In this episode, we visit with Robert Johnstone, professor of politics and noted historian of the US Presidency and the American political system. Bob helps us put the election of 2008 in context and reflects on how this contest has already left manypolitical observers scratching their heads. We also put the events of 2008 up for examination by Alice Almond Schrock, professor of history. As Alice has done extensive research in the discipline of Womens Studies, she is able to look at the historic candidacies of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama in very interesting ways and points out that even as it plays out, the election of 2008 is already one for the history books. no 15:53 http://www.earlham.edu/pressroom Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:17:04 -0500 nathan-rockwood-rule-maker Earlham College In our first in our occasional series Profiles@Earlham, we introduce you to Nathan Rockwood, an Earlham senior whose interests lie in the world of role-playing. Not merely a casual player, Rockwood, an English major, has co-written four role playing guidebooks during his time at Earlham. The latest addition to the Rockwood canon is "The Battlestar Galactica Role Playing Game," published in the Fall of 2007. Rockwood explains the genesis of his interest in the genre and how he's focused his Earlham education around writing in this genre. no 7:14 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:51:37 -0500 wilderness-programs-at-earlham Earlham College We begin our podcasting series where many Earlham College students begin their Earlham experience: a long way from campus. We explore several of our wilderness education programs, including August Wilderness, one of the oldest outdoor orientation programs in the country. Jay Roberts, director of wilderness programs introduces us to "Water Wilderness," a canoeing experience in Canada's back country and Gail Clark, director of alumni relations tells us about her experiences as an August Wilderness faculty leader. no 12:00