On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Kathy Schniedwind. Kathy was the first female athletic trainer at Illinois State University, and she retired from ISU in 2006.
Hear Kathy discuss her experience in athletics, how she worked up to her position, and the importance of teamwork.
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Sandra Brightwell. Sandra is a health information management alum from the Department of Health Sciences, and she currently serves as the Director of the Health Information Management program at Central Arizona College
Hear Sandra discuss her career journey, how it feels to work in higher education, and paying it forward.
On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Dr. Dawn Anderson-Butcher. Dawn is a distinguished scholar whose research hastransformed the fields of youth sport and community engagement. More information about Dawn's lecture can be found at https://kinrec.illinoisstate.edu/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at or call us at (309) 438-3986
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Steve Parrott. Steve is an alum of the Department of Technology and currently serves as the non-public regulation and systems administrator at the Illinois State Board of Education.
Hear Steve discuss his experience in education, how he ended up in his position, and his leadership style.
On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Dan Taube. Dan is the Chief Information Security Officer for Illinois State University. More information about cybersecurity can be found at https://techsolutions.illinoisstate.edu/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at or call us at (309) 438-3986
On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Stephanie Duquenne. Stephanie is the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, here to talk about homecoming. More information about homecoming can be found at https://homecoming.illinoisstate.edu/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at isuscitech@ilstu.edu or call us at (309) 438-3986
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Julie Schumacher. Julie is a Family and Consumer Sciences alum and currently serves as as a professor in the FCS department and as the director of the didactic program indietetics.
Hear Julie discuss the joys and challenges of teaching, how she ended up in her position, and advice on leadership techniques and finding what works for you.
On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, Kara sits down to talk to Daphyne Walker about course registration. More information about course registration is at https://registrar.illinoisstate.edu/registration/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at isuscitech@ilstu.edu or call us at (309) 438-3986
On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, Kara sits down to talk to Tamekia Bailey about the CAST connections program. More information about CAST Connections is at https://cast.illinoisstate.edu/connections/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at isuscitech@ilstu.edu or call us at (309) 438-3986
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Kristin Tucker. Kristin is an alum of the Department of Technology, currently serves as Managing Principal for TDK Technologies.
Hear Kristin speak on leading with empathy, carving your own path, and being a woman in a male-dominated field.
On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, Kara sits down to talk about the College of Applied Sciences and Technology Hall of Fame induction. More information about the CAST Hall of Fame can be found at https://cast.illinoisstate.edu/alumni/hall-of-fame/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at isuscitech@ilstu.edu or call us at (309) 438-3986
On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Amy Miller. Amy is theCommencement and Special Events Coordinator in the Dean of Students Office. More information about Family Weekend can be found at https://familyweekend.illinoisstate.edu. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at isuscitech@ilstu.edu or call us at (309) 438-3986
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Jim Fraley. Jim is an alum of the Department of Agriculture, and currently farms his family's century farms, where they raise hay, corn, soybeans, and cattle, and he is the former livestock program director for the Illinois Farm Bureau.
Hear Jim speak on the importance of making connections in your career and the challenges of farmers today.
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Suzanne Montoya. Suzanne is an alum of the college, and currently serves as the director of McLean County Probation and Court Services.
Hear Suzanne speak on learning through your career and taking initiative.
On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Rainie Themer Bosquet . Rainie is the program director of the Gamma Phi Circus and tells us about the Sweet Corn Circus. More information about Gamma Phi can be found at gammaphicircus.illinoisstate.edu. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at isuscitech@ilstu.edu or call us at (309) 438-3986
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Scott Pierce. Scott is an associate professor in the School of Kinesiology andRecreation, and a certified mental performance consultant. He is also wrapping up his year as a CAST research fellow
Hear Scott speak on leadership through sport, enriching coaches, and keeping up with mental health.
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Gabrielle Galusha. Gabrielle is a health promotion and education and public health alumna from the Department of Health Sciences, and she currently serves as the Policy and Government Affairs Manager for the Association of maternal and child health programs.
Hear Gabrielle speak on finding your first job, working in tough times, and keeping up connections. Gabrielle says: don’t get discouraged!
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Anna Weisbruch. Anna is a Medical Laboratory Sciences alumna from the Department of Health Sciences, and is currently a doctoral student in healthcare administration.
Hear Anna describe life as a non-traditional student, juggling life responsibilities, and the process of finding the right career for you. Anna knows it’s the power of will that gets you through.
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Ryan Wolber. Ryan is an alum of the Department of Technology and currently serves as a senior manager at EDF renewables.
Hear Ryan describe navigating a double major, managing busy extracurriculars, and the importance of maintaining connections. Ryan advocates for leading by example.
On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Lexie Schuring. Lexie is an alum of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, and currently serves as Case Manager for Community Brain Injury Services.
Hear Lexie describe building her future in new town, getting involved on campus, and setting work-life boundaries. Also hear why getting out what you put in is so important.