University of Rochester's Quadcast

Quadcast is the official podcast of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. Its content is conceived and created by members of the faculty, staff, and student body. The opinions and ideas expressed in the Quadcast, while likely entertaining and brilliant, do not necessarily reflect the opinions and ideas of the University.

Preventing Teen Suicide 06/05/2019

Preventing Teen Suicide In 2016, nearly 45,000 Americans committed suicide. The strongest increase is in the rate for girls aged 10 to 14. University of Rochester psychiatrists and mental health professionals Kathleen Baynes, Michael Scharf, and Cassie Glenn share some of the warnings signs of teen suicide and talk about how we might stem the tide. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/10043558

Graduating Seniors Share Memories, Look Ahead 05/06/2019

Graduating Seniors Share Memories, Look Ahead As Rochester prepares for its 169th Commencement, four graduating students talk about their aspirations for the future and share some of their favorite memories as YellowJackets. From favorite professors to landing the dream job, Class of 2019 members Gillian Gingher, Gabriel Guisado, Beatriz Gil, and Benton Gordon use this memorable milestone to look forward—and look ahead. Meliora! /episode/index/show/urochester/id/9628439

Free Speech and Trigger Warnings 04/24/2019

Free Speech and Trigger Warnings Higher education is often thought of as the place where students expand their minds and prepare themselves for their lives and careers. That often means freedom of inquiry and freedom of speech. For some, the tenets of the First Amendment are sacrosanct. Others consider free speech at its strongest when we protect more marginalized and vulnerable voices. Matthew Burns and David Primo from the University of Rochester shed light on this growing debate. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/9516668

Should Higher Ed Go Digital? 03/25/2019

Should Higher Ed Go Digital? From smartphones and social media to online learning and virtual reality, digital technologies are changing the ways we connect with each other and interact with our world. Students on today's college campuses are digital natives and bring with them expectations when it comes to learning and interacting on electronic platforms. Joan Rubin, Jayne Lammers, and Emily Sherwood discuss being educators and being human in the digital age. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/9131135

What's the Problem with Civility? 02/07/2019

What's the Problem with Civility? If you look at social media, or just simply read, watch, or listen to the news, it’s easy to get the sense that America is more polarized than ever. Three university experts: Joan Saab, David Primo, and Kevin Meuwissen discuss the nature of America's current political and social divide and offer ideas on how higher education might help bridge the widening gap. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/8561093

An Academic Understanding of Hate 11/29/2018

An Academic Understanding of Hate Professor of religion and classics Nora Rubel, assistant professor of history Thomas Fleischman, and assistant professor of psychology Laura Elenbaas sit down for an academic and interdisciplinary conversation about how we understand hate and intolerance. Together, they discuss recent incidents of racism and antisemitism and offer insights from their fields. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/7716449

WRUR Celebrates 70 Years 10/02/2018

WRUR Celebrates 70 Years WRUR is celebrating 70 years of being on the air. Like many college radio stations, the University of Rochester’s station has long been a mainstay on campus and in the wider community. As much a place for learning as it is a spot on the dial that delivers the news, the music, and the events that shape our world, WRUR is an important part of Rochester’s history. Listen to clips from some of the station’s memorable moments and hear from past and present personalities. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/7120435

The Citizen Economist 09/12/2018

The Citizen Economist Economics factor into almost every part of our professional, social, and personal lives; yet many of us have little understanding how economics shape our world and our places in it. In this episode, we look at economics from a more universal perspective and discuss how understanding the discipline can be as empowering as it is informative. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/7033522

Rochester Implements Restorative Practices 09/07/2018

Rochester Implements Restorative Practices Last spring, the leadership in Arts, Sciences & Engineering introduced a restorative practices initiative to help members of the University community move forward after allegations of sexual misconduct challenged one of its most respected departments and affected the institution as a whole. Dean for diversity Beth Olivares, coaches Toni McMurphy and Duke Fisher, and associate professor Kristin Doughty talk about restorative practices and what they hope to accomplish with the ongoing initiative. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/6893588

Donald Hall Named Dean of the Faculty of AS&E 07/16/2018

Donald Hall Named Dean of the Faculty of AS&E In July 2018, Donald Hall became the University of Rochester's Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. Responsible for a unit that includes more than 350 faculty members, over 5000 undergraduate students, and over 1,300 graduate students, Hall's leadership will have a significant impact on the University and the College. He sits down to talk about his priorities and his vision for the future. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/6806627

Frederick Douglass Speech Still Resonates 06/27/2018

Frederick Douglass Speech Still Resonates On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass spoke to the Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester, New York and delivered what has become his iconic speech, “What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?” Listen to faculty, students, and staff read notable passages from the speech and hear thoughts from University experts on the famous abolitionist’s lasting legacy. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/6750248

How to Spot Eating Disorders 06/01/2018

How to Spot Eating Disorders About 30 million Americans suffer from eating disorders, ranging from anorexia and bulimia to the lesser known binge-eating and restrictive-food-intake disorders. University of Rochester eating disorder specialists Mary Tantillo, a professor of clinical nursing, and Taylor Starr, an assistant professor of pediatrics and director of the Eating Disorder Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital, offer advice on how to spot the warning signs in teens and find the best treatment options. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/6655084

Monitoring Threats to American Democracy 04/11/2018

Monitoring Threats to American Democracy One of the greatest threats to democracy is the idea that it is unassailable. That’s the tagline of Bright Line Watch, a non-partisan initiative that monitors democratic practices in the United States. Quadcast host Sandra Knispel talks with Gretchen Helmke, a University of Rochester professor of political science, and Mitch Sanders, the group's methodologist, about why they are concerned. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/6470913

Multinationals Pull Strings at World Bank 03/13/2018

Multinationals Pull Strings at World Bank The World Bank’s goal is to end poverty. The Bank is independent and provides loans to countries solely based on need and merit of the project. But that’s theory say political scientist. In reality some powerful multinational corporations are pulling the strings. Quadcast host Sandra Knispel talks with Randy Stone, a University of Rochester professor of political science, about his findings of undue corporate influence at the World Bank. Original theme music Roots and Wings (2017) by Billy Petito ‘18E. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/6361840

How to Land a Job Out of College 02/20/2018

How to Land a Job Out of College What’s your dream job? What do you want to be? Every five-year-old has a quick answer or two to this question. But once you are at university it becomes more pressing. The question becomes—how do you land a real job straight out of college? /episode/index/show/urochester/id/6282162

20 Tips to Get Into Your Dream College 02/07/2018

20 Tips to Get Into Your Dream College Seasoned admissions professionals from the University of Rochester spill the beans on what you need to do—and what really, really need to avoid. Quadcast host Sandra Knispel speaks with admission directors Jason Nevinger and Kim Cragg about how to drastically improve your chances of getting into your dream school. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/6227305

Class Uses Podcasts to Explore Erie Canal 01/31/2018

Class Uses Podcasts to Explore Erie Canal History professor Thomas Fleischman is taking a new approach to research projects. This past fall semester, he and his class teamed up to create a new podcast series called Under the Low Bridge, where they explore and explain the history of the Erie Canal. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/6209525

East High: Amid Change, Challenges Persist 11/14/2017

East High: Amid Change, Challenges Persist Students say the atmosphere at Rochester's East High School two years ago was "a hot mess" and disrespect was rampant. That's when the University of Rochester entered into an educational partnership with East High and began working to change the culture in the struggling school threatened by closure. Host Sandra Knispel speaks with members of the East High community to find out how far the school, the students, and the partnership have come since then. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5915992

Understanding the University's Economic Impact 11/14/2017

Understanding the University's Economic Impact Like many institutes of higher learning, the University of Rochester simultaneously shapes its local economy while it creates knowledge, inspires learning, and explores research. In this episode, we look at the many ways this top-tier university impacts its community through health care, education, sciences, and the arts. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5940703

Interest Rates, Inflation, and You 10/25/2017

Interest Rates, Inflation, and You Former Fed leader Narayana Kocherlakota offers his insights on monetary policy and the need for diversity in economic models. Kocherlakota, now the Lionel W. McKenzie Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester, spoke with Quadcast Host Peter Iglinski about his personal background, his work, and his return to academia. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5867942

Polish Film Festival Marks 20th Year 10/18/2017

Polish Film Festival Marks 20th Year Now in its 20th year, the Polish Film Festival is a fixture in Rochester, thanks, in part, to the area's active Polish-American community. For most of the last two decades, the job of choosing which films to feature has belonged to Bozenna Sobolewska. Dr. Sobolewska speaks with host Peter Iglinski about the success of the festival, the state of Polish film, and the art of putting together this long-running event. Original theme music "Roots and Wings" by Billy Petito ’18E. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5845389

East High: An Environment in Transition 10/11/2017

East High: An Environment in Transition Professor Joanne Larson is part of the leadership team for the educational partnership organization (EPO) between the University of Rochester and East High School. She says the prospect of helping turn around a school that was struggling with inadequate performance was one of the hardest things she's ever done. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5825731

Ehsan Hoque Named 'Scientist to Watch' 10/04/2017

Ehsan Hoque Named 'Scientist to Watch' Science News has named Ehsan Hoque, an assistant professor of computer science, one of ten Scientists to Watch in 2017. Hoque and the others were selected for "their important contributions to their fields and their potential for an even more tremendous impact in the years to come." His research focuses on human behavior as seen through a computational lens. Quadcast host Peter Iglinski talks with Prof. Hoque about his work and this latest honor. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5803854

Student Leaders Take the Reins 09/27/2017

Student Leaders Take the Reins The University of Rochester's first all-female Students' Association leadership team sits down with host Peter Iglinski to talk about their plans for the 2017-17 academic year. Jordan Smith and Rebecca Mooney discuss their passions, their futures, and "shattering a glass ceiling." Originally recorded September 5, 2017. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5721890

New Therapy Helps Restore Vision After a Stroke 09/14/2017

New Therapy Helps Restore Vision After a Stroke A treatment is on the way for stroke survivors who experience difficulty with their vision, says Krystel Huxlin, the James V. Aquavella Professor and Director of Research at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Flaum Eye Institute. Quadcast host Sandra Knispel talks with the vison expert about repairing and restoring basic vision with the help of a therapy that Huxlin has pioneered. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5740073

Does Guilt Make Good Parenting? 08/22/2017

Does Guilt Make Good Parenting? Does guilting kids work and is it ever ok to snoop on your teenager? Psychology professors Judith Smetana and Wendy Rote talk to Quadcast host Sandra Knispel about effective parenting strategies and pitfalls to avoid. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5664299

A Student's Guide for Back to School 08/14/2017

A Student's Guide for Back to School First-year students have plenty of questions about college life. Thankfully, the University of Rochester has answers. In this episode of the Quadcast, host Caitlin Davie ’19 asks University of Rochester staff, recent graduates, and current students for their tips on making a smooth and successful transition to college life. One of the best takeaways? "You're in the same boat as everybody else." Original theme music Roots and Wings (2017) by Billy Petito ‘18E. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5617804

A Parent's Guide for Back to School 07/18/2017

A Parent's Guide for Back to School Another school year soon will begin, and many students will be starting their first year of college. It’s an exciting and sometimes emotional time for students, family, and loved ones. In this special back-to-school Quadcast, host Nick Foti ’19 asks experienced parents, students, and University staff about what to expect on move-in day, and about the many programs designed especially for parents and guardians. Original theme music Roots and Wings (2017) by Billy Petito ‘18E. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5533828

Mother of the Church 07/05/2017

Mother of the Church Sofia Svechina was a social force in early 19th century Paris. After emigrating from Russian, she operated one of the city's most popular salons, allowing her to become friends with—and adviser to—numerous political, social, and religious leaders. In this episode of Quadcast, host Peter Iglinski talks with Tatyana Bakhmetyeva, a lecturer at the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, who wrote Mother of the Church, a biography of Madame Sofia Svechina. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5495615

Military Draft Marks 100 Years 06/28/2017

Military Draft Marks 100 Years Economists and scholars from the University of Rochester are often credited with making the successful argument to end the U.S. military draft. After first being enacted in 1863, the draft continued during both times of war and peace until coming to end 44 years ago this July. In this episode of Quadcast, host Peter Iglinski considers the history of selective service, and the influence Rochester had in moving to an all-volunteer force. /episode/index/show/urochester/id/5405383

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