The Face of War
By Dr. Barbara K. Robins and Ms. Jessie Stewart
The Face of WarMay 13, 2022
Retrospective on Season Two
Barbara and Jessie reflect on their experiences having completed season two of The Face of War podcast.
Participants
Barbara K Robins, Assistant Professor of English, UNO
Jessie Stewart, English Graduate Student
Episode 5: A Personal Story of Loss
In an interview discussion with Harley, Barbara shares her experiences living with a US Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and his death by suicide in 2020 after a second cancer diagnosis.
Participants in this episode:
Barbara K Robins – Assistant Professor of English, UNO
Harley Barmore - Director of UNO’s MCRC and US Air Force Veteran
Episode 4: Samuel Bak, Holocaust Survivor and Artist, Part 2
Sam shares a few of his experiences of survival during WWII and what it means to be an artist representing displacement, survival, and hope. Following a 2019 exhibition at UNO, the artist donated more than 500 works for a museum and learning center on UNO’s campus.
Participants in this episode:
Barbara K Robins, Assistant Professor of English, UNO
Samuel Bak, Holocaust Survivor and Artist
For more information, visit the website for the Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center. https://www.unomaha.edu/samuel-bak-museum-the-learning-center/
Episode 3: Samuel Bak, Holocaust Survivor and Artist, Part 1
Sam shares a few of his experiences of survival during WWII and what it means to be an artist representing displacement, survival, and hope. Following a 2019 exhibition at UNO, the artist donated more than 500 works for a museum and learning center on UNO’s campus.
The Participants in this episode:
Barbara K Robins, Assistant Professor of English, UNO
Samuel Bak, Holocaust Survivor and Artist
For more information, visit the website for the Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center. https://www.unomaha.edu/samuel-bak-museum-the-learning-center/
Episode 2: From the Woman Veteran’s Point of View, Part 2
Part Two – Being female and navigating the perceptions of others while in the military during deployment and the return home.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The Participants in this episode:
Jessie Stewart, UNO Graduate Student and US Air Force Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan
Michelle Black, UNO Associate Professor Political Science and US Army Veteran of Iraq and Qatar
Flower Blue Stem, UNO Graduate Student and US Marine Corps Veteran of Afghanistan and Service Dog Lady
Episode 1: From the Woman Veteran’s Point of View, Part 1
Part One – Michelle, Flower and Jessie describe their decision to enlist, the support of family, bootcamp, and how the events of 9/11 shaped their careers.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The Participants in this episode:
Jessie Stewart, UNO Graduate Student and US Air Force Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan
Michelle Black, UNO Associate Professor Political Science and US Army Veteran of Iraq and Qatar
Flower Blue Stem, UNO Graduate Student and US Marine Corps Veteran of Afghanistan and Service Dog Lady
Introduction to Season Two
Barbara and Jessie reflect on the lessons learned in Season One including the many reasons why we need to tell our own and hear each other’s stories.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The Participants in this episode:
Barbara K Robins, Assistant Professor of English, UNO
Jessie Stewart, English Graduate Student
Retrospective: A Look Back on The Face of War Podcast Series
This episode our hosts take a look back at the production of the podcast series. They share their insights, takeaways, and key highlights.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The participants in this episode:
Dr. Barbara K. Robins, Associate Professor, Department of English
Ms. Jessie Stewart, UNO Affiliated Veteran and English Graduate Student
Episode 5: Managing the Stress of Watching and Living War
This episode discusses how war creates stress for those both living and watching it. A counselor and an artist offer strategies for staying informed while managing stress and meeting personal goals.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The participants in this episode:
Dr. Barbara K. Robins, Associate Professor, Department of English
Dr. Cathy Pettid, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success
Sharmila Seyyid, UNO’s Artist Protection Fund Fellow
Episode 4: How the Media Covers War
This episode addresses the various forms of war coverage as well as how to interpret, process, and filter various conflicting information.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The participants in this episode:
Dr. Barbara K. Robins, Associate Professor, Department of English
Dr. Dave Richards, Dean of Library Services
Dr. Roma Subramanian, Assistant Professor, School of Communication
Episode 3: War from the Political Science POV
This episode addresses the questions “what is war” and “why do we care”? Current events provide context to explore the meaning of war and how it affects our global community.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The participants in this episode:
Dr. Harley Barmore, Director Military-Connected Resource Center
Dr. Beth Chaleki, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Sequoyah Snake Tail, UNO Affiliated Veteran, and Political Science Graduate Student
Nicholas McCrabb, UNO Affiliated Veteran
Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro, Interim Director of the School of Music and Distinguished Associate Professor of Political Science
Episode 2: Direct Experiences with War - Refugees
This episode looks at war through the eyes of refugees from two war-torn regions. Their stories reveal how war affects individuals, families, and the humanitarian crisis that unfolds in war’s wake.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The participants in this episode:
Jessie Stewart, UNO Affiliated Veteran, and English Graduate Student
Sher Jan Ahmadzai, Director of Afghanistan Studies
Abdinasir Abdi, UNO Education Student
Episode 1: Direct Experiences with War - Veterans
This episode looks at war through the eyes of veterans who have lived it. Their stories reveal how war affects individuals, families, and the humanitarian crisis that unfolds in war’s wake.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The participants in this episode:
Dr. Harley Barmore, Director Military-Connected Resource Center
Nicholas McCrabb, UNO Affiliated Veteran
Jacob Marshall, UNO Student, Option 1BGS
Introduction: Why Are We Here?
This episode gets to the root of why we created this podcast series, what we learned from it, and what we hope to share with our listeners about war. Our goal is to educate, remind you that you aren’t alone, and give you tools to navigate living and watching war.
The Face of War is a podcast series including interviews and discussions with individuals within the University of Nebraska at Omaha community focused on the direct and indirect experiences of war. Participants provide their personal stories as veterans, civilians, and professionals covering a wide range of conflicts including WWII, Vietnam, and Post-9/11 events.
The Participants in this episode:
Dr. Barbara K. Robins, Associate Professor, Department of English
Ms. Jessie Stewart, UNO Affiliated Veteran and English Graduate Student