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#378: Immersion: Baseball in the D.R.

Wabash On My Mind

Release Date: 02/24/2025

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Wabash On My Mind

This episode features Eliah Wetzel ’27 discussing lessons learned from a storied four years at Wabash. As President of the Pre-Law Society, Editor in Chief of The Bachelor, President of Lambda Chi Alpha, and a religion major with double minors in Political Science and Global Health, Wetzel shares how he grew far beyond his expectations for himself as a “quiet” high schooler. (Episode 410)

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409 | Amado Enriquez ’30 show art 409 | Amado Enriquez ’30

Wabash On My Mind

This episode features freshman Amado Enriquez ’30, a WLAIP student who completed his own podcast project in which he interviewed himself. That unique audio essay opened the door to this longer discussion of his personal growth, journey to Wabash, and outlook for his time here. (Episode 409)

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#408 Dr. Richard Warner H’13 show art #408 Dr. Richard Warner H’13

Wabash On My Mind

This episode features Emeritus Associate Professor of History, Dr. Richard Warner H’13, reflecting on his time at Wabash. (Episode 408)

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Wabash On My Mind

This episode features new Dean of Students, Scott Brown, discussing a recap of his experiences in his “freshman year,” his gratitude throughout a career in higher education, and helping students find a sense of brotherhood across campus (Episode 407).

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Wabash On My Mind

This episode features Dr. Neil Schmitzer-Torbert, Professor of Psychology and this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Schmitzer-Torbert discusses his circuitous route into his field, spending free time with family, and the joy of teaching at Wabash (Episode 406).

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Wabash On My Mind

This episode features this year’s Commencement speakers from the class of 2026, Precious Ainabor and Quinn Sholar, as they reflect on their favorite Wabash memories, progress on their speeches, and senior advice for their freshmen selves (Episode 405).

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Wabash On My Mind

This episode features members of the cast and crew of the Spring 2026 Wabash Theater production titled And You Will Stand on Windswept Beaches..., a devised piece adapted from a short story of the same title by Owen Booth (Episode 404).

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Wabash On My Mind

This episode features Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Peeples, discussing his observations of the caliber of Wabash men, servant leadership, and the D3 difference (Episode 403).

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Wabash On My Mind

This episode features Managing Editor for student newspaper The Bachelor, Nathan Ellenberger ’26, discussing his multi-issue series covering campus usage, incorporation, and climate around artificial intelligence at Wabash (Episode 402).

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Wabash On My Mind

This episode features the 21st Haines Lecturer in Biochemistry, Jason Kwon ’11, discussing the impact of artificial intelligence on his scientific work, the evolving optimization problem of work-life balance, and memories of Wabash weekends at the TKE house (Episode 401).

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This episode features alumnus coach and two student athletes of the Little Giants baseball team on an immersion learning trip to the Dominican Republic, recalling the 90-mile-per-hour fastballs in neighborhood ballparks, giving an old glove to a young player, and some reflections on humility in view of how others play the game (Episode 378).