Episode 503 - Varshini Prakash of Sunrise Movement Talks Fighting Climate Change at Dickinson College
Release Date: 12/01/2021
Episode 603 - Tony Boston, Dickinson's Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer
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We’ll talk with Tony Boston, Dickinson’s . “Diversity, equity and inclusion work is for everyone,” Boston says. “I want to invite as many voices into this conversation as possible because we all have stories to tell and experiences and backgrounds to contribute to this work.” Plus, Associate Professor of and brings us a new puzzle question, and ’77, P’11 discusses the latest leg of the .
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Episode 602 - Inside the International Climate Symposium
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We visit Dickinson’s recent , where hundreds of students engaged in meaningful sessions with world-class experts on climate science and policy, including authors from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The event is part of Dickinson’s annual , which honored the IPCC this year. Plus, the puzzler returns with a new question, and ’77, P’11 discusses the and his message to Dickinsonians near and far.
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Episode 601 - Getting to Know a Green Roof
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We take a trip to the roof of Tome Hall, where Assistant Professor of and Riley Kuehn ’23 (environmental science) have installed a small green roof pilot project. Plus, ’77, P’11 reflects on his recent and discusses what’s next for the college.
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Episode 507 – Erin Lowe ’23, Dickinson’s First Truman Scholar
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We meet Erin Lowe ’23, , which supports the next generation of public service leaders. Plus, we’ll head to the theater to find the answer to puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of ’s latest puzzler. Also, ’77, P’11 reflects on the .
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Episode 506 - Dickinson College Farm Works
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We visit , a new store that brings education, entrepreneurship and farm-to-table food from Dickinson’s organic directly to downtown Carlisle, Pa. Plus, we’ll reveal the mystery place from our , and puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of has a new theatrical clue. Know the answer? Email for a chance to win Dickinson swag! Also, ’77, P’11 tells us how the college’s recent , and how he plans to keep the momentum going.
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Episode 505 – Meet Dickinson College’s Rev. Yvette Davis
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We chat with the Rev. , the director of Dickinson College’s . We’ll hear about her leadership background in diversity, equity and inclusion work and her vision for sharing that expertise at Dickinson. Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of reveals the answer to last episode’s question and has a new poetic puzzle looking for a place. Know the answer? Email for a chance to win Dickinson swag! Also, ’77, P’11 discusses his vision for the college, including its new , and how he plans to connect with .
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Episode 504 - Girls Who Code at Dickinson College
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In this episode, we meet Dickinson students , majors . We’ll hear how the group that aims to close the gender gap in tech is thriving by offering technical know-how, support and a unique space for women in STEM. Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of reveals the answer to last episode’s question and has a new puzzle that will have you hunting for a trailblazer. Know the answer? Email for a chance to win Dickinson swag! Also, interim ’77, P’11 updates us on and the college’s new campaign in support of our student-athletes.
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Episode 503 - Varshini Prakash of Sunrise Movement Talks Fighting Climate Change at Dickinson College
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“The climate crisis is existential,” says Varshini Prakash, co-founder of Sunrise Movement and recipient of Dickinson College’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism. We go inside Prakash’s recent on-campus residency to explore how her message is resonating with students, faculty and the broader community.
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Episode 502 - Inside Data Analytics
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Data is all around us, and in this episode we delve into Dickinson’s newest major, Data Analytics. Hear how the blend of math, computer science, economics and philosophy fits with the college’s unique approach to the liberal arts.
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Episode 501 - Knowledge for Freedom
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We tag along with the Knowledge for Freedom program at Dickinson. Funded by the Teagle Foundation and based on Dickinson’s House Divided Project, the residential summer program explores the struggle for freedom and democracy in America while introducing students to college classes and on-campus life.
info_outlineIn this episode, we tag along with Sunrise Movement co-founder Varshini Prakash during her three-day residency as part of The Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Environmental Activism. We’ll hear how her grassroots organizing skills are inspiring others to combat climate change across the country.
Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s question and has a new puzzle about a game of chance. Know the answer? Email [email protected] for a chance to win Dickinson swag!
Also, interim President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 discusses The Campaign for Scholarships: Change a Life—Change the World and the college’s renaming of two facilities.