On this episode of the Tiger for Life Podcast, we hear from Ouachita graduate Mari Bednar ('17). After serving in children's ministry while attending Ouachita and after graduation, Mari felt called to the mission field and moved to Haiti to teach fourth graders in August of 2020 -- in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mari shares about her call to Haiti, what it was like to make the move during the pandemic, how others can get involved in ministering to kids in Haiti and some of her favorite Ouachita memories like directing the Tri Chi MaTChes Tiger Tunes show, learning to cook from Dr. Brech and Interim Ouachita President Dr. Charles Wright ('60) letting her wear the presidential medallion.

You can learn more about Mission Haiti and get involved here: https://www.mission-haiti.org/. To connect with Mari, visit www.facebook.com/maribednar/ or www.instagram.com/marikbed/.

Mari Bednar ('17) | Teaching and Sharing God's Love in Haiti

Episode 1- What, Who, & Why basically goes over what we do, who we are, and why we do it. On this episode you hear from Nikki Chandler (Executive Vice President) and Saybra Scott (Director of Communications) on why they decided to start a podcast series and the goals they wish to reach for their organization.

Episode 1- What, Who & Why

If you love fun podcasts, this one's a "wiener!" On this episode of the Tiger for Life Podcast, we "ketchup" with 2019 Ouachita graduate Kallie Polk. After teaching elementary school for two years in North Carolina, Kallie was one of 4000 people to apply to be a "hotdogger" -- driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile around the country for a year. Only 12 people are picked each year and Kallie was chosen. Kallie shares what it's like traveling the country in a giant hot dog, what she's learned delivering miles of smiles along the hot dog highway and her favorite Ouachita memories like the annual Thanksgiving meal in the caf, EEE outings with friends and memories made on Cone-Bottoms Lawn.

You can find a nearby Wienermobile, request a Wienermobile visit or apply to be a hotdogger here: https://www.oscarmayer.com/wienermobile

Kallie Polk ('19) | One Year, One Wienermobile & Miles of Smiles Along the Hot Dog Highway

The Tiger For Life Podcast is a production of the Ouachita Baptist University Alumni Relations Office and features stories from Ouachita alumni and friends.

Mari Bednar ('17) | Teaching and Sharing God's Love in Haiti

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