The Webster World Report podcast takes a look back at the past 61 weeks of the pandemic in this edition, that includes selected interviews recorded since March of 2020.  These were the interviews that proved to be the most popular with the program’s global audience.  The themes include: views of the pandemic from Uzbekistan; a nursing faculty member and a nursing student reflect on their experiences in the pandemic; and Webster’s international relations experts discuss the pandemic’s effects on global politics and diplomacy. This is the 22nd episode of the Webster World Report podcast, a monthly magazine program linking Webster University’s global operations during this time of various crises. The news segment of the program covers highlights from Webster University’s 102nd Commencement Ceremony, including a short excerpt from Jackie Joyner-Kersee's Commencement Address, along with other important news from the previous month.  Interviews include: Malika Baratova, Public Relations Executive, Webster University Tashkent; Maggie Dankert, Deputy Director Webster University Tashkent; Prof. Jody Spiess, Nursing faculty member, main campus; Nursing student Charlie Johnson, College of Arts & Sciences; Prof. Kelly-Kate Pease, international relations, College of Arts & Sciences; and Prof. Jozef Batora, Webster Vienna Private University.

Executive Producer/Host: Rick Rockwell. Staff: Jennifer Gammage, associate producer; Tierra Gray, newscaster; and Tara Graves, announcer.

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Webster World Report: Reviewing the Pandemic

Webster University Alma Mater Complete Version

Performance from the Webster University Department of Music of "Reflets Dans L'eau" by Claude Debussy circa 2014.

Reflets Dans L'eau

This song "Hope" is from the collection "The Sun...The Stars" from Paul DeMarinis, the director of Jazz Studies at Webster University. This is a performance of the Paul DeMarinis Sextet circa 2012. More information about the sextet and its performances can be found here: https://patch.com/missouri/kirkwood/ev--the-paul-demarinis-sextet-original-jazz-compositid460545f3b

The Sun...The Stars

Hope

This song "It Was When" is from the collection "The Sun...The Stars" from Paul DeMarinis, the director of Jazz Studies at Webster University. This is a performance of the Paul DeMarinis Sextet circa 2012. More information about the sextet and its performances can be found here: patch.com/missouri/kirkwood/ev…-compositid460545f3b

It Was When

This is a recording of a 2011 performance by the Webster University Chamber Singers. The song "Hold On!" is by Hal Leonard and this version is arranged by Moses Hogan.

Hold On!

This is a combined performance of all Webster University music groups, led by the Webster University Chamber Singers in a performance, circa 2014. "Lasciatemi Morire" is from composer Claudio Monteverdi's "L'Ariana."

Webster University Choirs - Fall 2013

Lasciatemi Morire

This version of "Domine, Labia Mea Aperies" by Benigno Rodriguez Garcia is sung by the Webster University Concert Choir in a performance circa 2014.

Spring Concert

Domine, Labia Mea Aperies

This is Franz Liszt's Sonetto 104 del Petrarca, S. 161, No. 5 performed at Webster University circa 2014. This is a piano performance by Prof. Daniel Schene who retired from the university in 2020.

Sonetto 104 del Petrarca, S. 161, No. 5

This is Sergei Rachmaninoff's Prelude in G Minor (Op. 23 No. 5)performed at Webster University circa 2014. This is a piano performance by Prof. Daniel Schene who retired from the university in 2020.

Prelude in G Minor (Op. 23 No. 5)

This is an excerpt of "Rejoice in the Lamb (Op. 30)" by Benjamin Britten from a live performance of the Webster University Chamber Singers circa 2014.

Rejoice In The Lamb (Op. 30) (Excerpt)

The Webster University Concert Choir performs "The Last Words of David (2 Samuel 23:3-4)" by Randall Thompson. The performance is circa 2014.

The Last Words of David (2 Samuel 23: 3-4)

With its main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Webster University comprises a global network of faculty, staff, students and alumni who forge powerful bonds with each other and with their communities around the globe. Founded in 1915, Webster is a private non-profit university with students studying at campus locations in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and in a robust learning environment online. The university is committed to ensuring high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.

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