Synopsis
Rooted is your in-depth conversation into current issues the forester family at Huntington University is wrestling with.This is the official site for the podcast Rooted presented by Forester Radio. Forester Radio is located at Huntington University in Huntington, IN. Check out Forester Radio in Huntington County on 105.5 WQHU or foresterradio.com.As always...stay rooted HU.
Episodes
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Behind the Scenes at HU: Rebecca (Becky) Kersey
08/12/2023 Duration: 10minFor this episode, Ryan Holsapple sits down with Rebecca (Becky) Kersey, Payroll Specialist at HU. They cover topics including her mission work in Papua New Guinea, how she keeps things running so everyone gets paid, and how she tries to stay connected with students.This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU employees who work "behind the scenes" on the main campus--you may see them in passing, but you never really get a chance to know them. Hear their inspiring stories and discover how they help make HU a special place.
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Behind the Scenes at HU: Sarah Rickerd
06/12/2023 Duration: 17minOn this episode of "Rooted", Noah Mondor interviews Sarah Rickerd, the Office Coordinator for Student Life and the Undergraduate International Student Services DSO. Sarah shares many of the ways Student Life assists HU students, what she wishes she would have done differently with her education, and her unfulfilled longing to be an Olympiad judge.This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU employees who work "behind the scenes" on the main campus--you may see them in passing, but you never really get a chance to know them. Hear their inspiring stories and discover how they help make HU a special place.
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Behind the Scenes at HU: Isaac Barber
04/12/2023 Duration: 21minJoin Ross Gosnell for a chat with Isaac Barber, Associate Dean of Student Success. Through the course of the interview, Isaac talks about a wide variety of topics including his own undergraduate experience and how it shaped his current career path, moving to Huntington in the midst of the COVID shutdown, how love is a critical component of his job, and his advice for graduates.This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU employees who work "behind the scenes" on the main campus--you may see them in passing, but you never really get a chance to know them. Hear their inspiring stories and discover how they help make HU a special place.
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Behind the Scenes at HU: Tracy Wyatt
01/12/2023 Duration: 10minOn this episode, Rebekah Steffen sits down for coffee talk with Tracy Wyatt, an employee at the HUB's Forest Blend cafe. They talk about working with students, handling rush times at the cafe, and Tracy's experience with HU's trip to Jamaica.This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU employees who work "behind the scenes" on the main campus--you may see them in passing, but you never really get a chance to know them. Hear their inspiring stories and discover how they help make HU a special place.
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The HU Experience: Staff Member Amanda Morris-Campbell
27/04/2023 Duration: 19minSeason 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. For the final episode of this season, Josh Thomas talks with Amanda Morris-Campbell, director for the Sojourner Program at Huntington University. Amanda shares her journey finding her career path, explains what a Sojourner is, and discusses how she sees God moving in the student body at HU.
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The HU Experience: Staff Member Erica Marshall
25/04/2023 Duration: 13minSeason 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. Join Bryce Lippe for an in-depth conversation with Erica Marshall, the director of the Academic Center for Excellence at Huntington University. They talk about the development of Erica's work with HU, how the ACE and ABLE program serve students, and some of the highlights of Erica's work with students in both the ACE and ABLE program.
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The HU Experience: Current HU Students Joy Heisey and Spencer Craft
23/04/2023 Duration: 24minSeason 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Drake Sare interviews junior animation major Joy Heisey and senior business management major Spencer Craft. Join them as they talk about the community-building aspects of Olympiad, the relationship between serving others and self-improvement, and what sets HU apart from other faith-based colleges and universities.
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The HU Experience: Current Student Daniel Johansen
21/04/2023 Duration: 15minSeason 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. For this episode, Ryan Holsapple sits down with freshman film production major Daniel Johansen to talk about the freshman experience. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including why Daniel chose HU, what his first impressions as a freshman were, and what he likes about being a DMA student.
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The HU Experience: Former Student Lindsey Skiles
19/04/2023 Duration: 12minSeason 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Noah Mondor has a candid conversation with former HU student Lindsey Skiles. They discuss starting college in the middle of a pandemic, the little-known "Customized Academic Program", and what happens when you decide a particular school isn't the right choice for you.
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The HU Experience: Director of eSports Craig Campbell
17/04/2023 Duration: 19minSeason 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Lily Anderson sits down with Craig Campbell, the Director of eSports at Huntington University. They talk about the history of eSports at HU (it's probably older than you think!) and how they choose which games to compete in, as well as the best thing eSports does for students.
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The HU Experience: Sojourner Josiah Reichard
15/04/2023 Duration: 08minSeason 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Ross Gosnell and HU student Josiah Reichard talk about Josiah's experience as a Sojourner. They answer the big question, "What is a Sojourner, and what do they do?" while also chatting about Josiah's life experiences--and his favorite Bible verse.
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The HU Experience: Staff Member Sarah Rickerd
13/04/2023 Duration: 17minSeason 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Kortney Grimm chats with staff member Sarah Rickerd, the Office Coordinator for Student Life and Undergraduate International Student Services DSO at Huntington University. They talk about Sarah's experiences with adoption, surviving cancer, and working with international students. Sarah also shares her perspective on some differences between Christian schools and public schools, rooted in her family's various experiences with both types of institutions.
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Melissa Farthing - WQHU Student Station Manager
27/11/2022 Duration: 14minIn this episode of Rooted, Travis Szelis sits down with Forester Radio student station manager Melissa Farthing to talk about her responsibilities at Forester Radio, how she deals with technical glitches, and her advice for those interested in trying something new.This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
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Callie McKeown - Resident Assistant, Admissions Ambassador, & FDN Sports Producer
20/11/2022 Duration: 25minIn this episode of Rooted, Bennett Schomber chats with Callie McKeown about the three different leadership positions she has held on campus. Listen in as they discuss learning to ask for help, how her faith has shaped her disciplinary style, and how she reacts when things go wrong.This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
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Micah McFadden - Resident Assistant
13/11/2022 Duration: 24minIn this episode of Rooted, Josh Thomas is joined by Resident Assistant Micah McFadden. Join them as they talk about film production, the unique culture of Baker Second, and what it means to be a servant leader.This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
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Denali Kern - Resident Assistant
06/11/2022 Duration: 17minIn this episode of Rooted, Elias Collier sits down for a conversation with Resident Assistant Denali Kern. Join them as they talk about getting to know others, growing as a leader, and the impact Denali's role model has had on her leadership style. This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
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Isiah Huber - SGA President
30/10/2022 Duration: 15minIn this episode of Rooted, Elias Collier sits down for a conversation with current Student Government Association (SGA) President Isiah Huber. Listen in as they talk about faith-based leadership, what is involved with representing the students on campus, and Isiah's personal journey to HU. This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring stories and how they are making a positive impact on campus. If you've ever wondered what leadership potential exists on campus or wanted to hear more from those in student leadership, this season of Rooted is for you!
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Tenacious Teachers | Jarod Hammel
15/05/2022 Duration: 32minIn this episode of Rooted: Tenacious Teachers, Bennett Schomber interviews Jarod Hammel, Dean of Students and baseball coach at Huntington North High School in Huntington, Indiana. Listen in as Mr. Hammel talks about being part of a team, the impact of COVID-19, and the challenges of being a high school dean. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview local educators. Hear their inspiring stories and how they've overcome unique challenges in the education world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a teacher in modern-day Northeast Indiana, this special series, Tenacious Teachers, is for you!
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Tenacious Teachers | Desiree Jackson
08/05/2022 Duration: 09minIn this episode of Rooted: Tenacious Teachers, Elliot Martin interviews Desiree Jackson, a teacher at Lakewood Park Christian School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Listen in as Ms. Jackson talks about her decision to become a teacher and the differences between teaching in elementary school and college classrooms. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview local educators. Hear their inspiring stories and how they've overcome unique challenges in the education world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a teacher in modern-day Northeast Indiana, this special series, Tenacious Teachers, is for you!
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Tenacious Teachers | Troy Szelis
01/05/2022 Duration: 09minIn this episode of Rooted: Tenacious Teachers, Travis Szelis interviews Troy Szelis, a teacher at Woodside Middle School in the Southwest Allen County District. Listen in as Mr. Szelis discusses readjusting to the classroom after COVID, the teachers who inspired him, and advice for future educators. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview local educators. Hear their inspiring stories and how they've overcome unique challenges in the education world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a teacher in modern-day Northeast Indiana, this special series, Tenacious Teachers, is for you!