Let's Talk About It

Season 2 Episode 8 - Religion

Season 2 Episode 7 - Social Media

Season 2 Episode 6 - Policing

Season 2 Episode 5 - Undergraduate Research

We’ve seen a significant increase in social justice efforts both locally and nationally throughout the past two years. From civil rights to a global pandemic, we’ve hit a turning point and many have launched into action as a result. Today, we’ll be discussing social justice efforts with several guests who have been in the trenches doing this work for years. How do we maintain momentum and continue to make progress? Today’s episode features:

· Dr. Selena Jackson (she/her) - Staff psychologist and group therapy coordinator for WSU Counseling & Prevention Services

· Brandon Johnson (he/him) - Wichita city council person & Vice Mayor

· Dr. Kevin Harrison - WSU Community Engagement Coordinator

· David Garcia - WSU student and Director of Public Relations for the Wichita State Student Government Association

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

25% of Wichita State’s undergraduate population consists of adult learners. In an effort to elevate the experiences of this population we’re going to spend some time listening to the their unique voices and discussing the support Wichita State offers for adults returning to school. Today’s episode features:

· Pamela K. O’Neal (she/her) - Associate Director, WSU Office of Adult Learning

· Scott Anderson (he/him) - WSU Sport Management student

· Amanda Hackerott (she/her) - Graduate of the WSU Workforce Leadership & Applied Learning program

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

The goal of “Let’s Talk About It” has always been elevating voices and showcasing stories that may not get told through other platforms. This episode stays true to that mission as we discuss the experience of identifying as LGBTQ+ on a college campus. Today’s guests include:

· Dr. Kerry Wilks (she/her) – Professor and Associate Dean of the WSU Graduate School

· Gabriel A. Fonseca, M.Ed. (he/him) – Assistant Director of WSU Student Involvement and SGA Advisor

· Neiman Thompson (he/him) – WSU student

· Jordan Hawk (he/him) – WSU student

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

This is our final episode of the first season of "Let's Talk About It”. It’s been a journey that we’re honored to have shared with you. In this episode we’re looking at the unique experience of student athletes. How do they deal with the pressure and publicity that comes along with the student athlete experience? How do they foster both the athletic part of themselves but also everything about them that isn’t their sport? Here to break this down with us are:

· Dr. Mike Ross, assistant professor in the Department of Sport Management and coordinator of the E-Learning program

· Sarah Mathews, Director of Compliance for the WSU athletics department

· Rachel Johnson, junior Sport Management major and WSU basketball player.

Stay tuned for Season 2 coming in August 2021.

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

March is wrapped up and it’s time for another episode of "Let's Talk About It". Thank you to all of our listeners for keeping up with the podcast during this inaugural season. We’ve got a couple more episodes in season one to bring to you and we’re already gearing up for an exciting season two. Stay tuned!

“Leadership” is one of the most often used, and possibly, the least understood term in businesses and organizations today. What does it mean to be a leader? Do you have to be in a position of authority to lead? What makes a good leader? Why is it even important?

“Let’s Talk About It” is tackling all of these questions by exploring the concept of leadership, as it exists on the Wichita State campus. Today we’re diving deep with three wonderful guests who practice leadership daily on our campus:

• Dr. Aleks Sternfield-Dunn – Director & Associate Professor in the WSU School of Music and WSU Faculty Senate President
• Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Associate Professor in the WSU College of Health Professions
• Rija Khan – WSU Student Body President

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

Today is all about building up our city. How do Wichitans pour back into our community and help those who need it the most? Why is that so important? Who is out there doing the important work? What gaps do we still need to fill? Here to break this down with us is Executive Director of Real Men Real Heroes, Kyle Ellison; and Wichita State senior, Tahjanae Stocker. Thanks for joining us on this episode of, "Let's Talk About It".

About "Let's Talk About It" - The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.

This month's episode of "Let's Talk About It" dives deep with a discussion about imposter syndrome and what it feels like to navigate life as person of color on a predominantly white college campus. This episode brings to the table Danielle Johnson, Asst. Director of the WSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion; Cameron Morgan a junior Integrated Marketing and Communication major and Hannah Jasinski a senior majoring in sport management.

This month's episode of "Let's Talk About It" tackles the important issue of financial literacy and what that means to college students. We've invited Sheelu Surender, Director of Financial Aid at Wichita State and Alexus Scott, Financial Aid Adviser and Outreach Coordinator to talk through some of this with us. Then, as always, we had to learn about this topic from the student perspective so we sat down with WSU students Trang Bui and Kevin Dao to talk about what final literacy means to them and what role it has played in their college careers. Thanks for tuning in and listening! Please leave us a comment if you like what you're hearing and be sure to subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes.

In this episode we explore wellness from a multi-faceted vantage point. Join us as we talk with three guests and tackle the topic of wellness on a college campus as it relates to social/emotional wellness, physical wellness and intellectual wellness. This episode features Dr. Jessica Provines, Assistant VP of Wellness and Director of Counseling and Prevention Services; Dr. Shareika Fisher, Assistant Director of First-Year Programs; and Maddie Bruun, a WSU senior studying Secondary Mathematics. Let's Talk About It!

In this inaugural episode we are highlighting the first generation student experience at Wichita State University. This episode leads with a discussion with Kaye Monk-Morgan, Interim Vice President for Regional Engagement and Economic Development. She talks through the advocacy efforts and resources available on our campus to support our first generation population. After that, Jessica and Bobby had the opportunity to sit down with two current WSU students who identify as first generation. Taylin Fox, a senior in Sport Management and Tony Ibarra, a senior in Mechanical Engineering share their candid experiences with us and what it means to them to be the first in their family to attend college.