This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Dawn Isby, a senior in Integrative Studies at the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She is a 2020 recipient of the Molly H. Dobson CEW+ scholarship, recognizing women who have shown creativity, persistence, and dedication while striving to complete their education. Dawn shares how she has paved her own way on her educational journey through the Integrative Studies program and sought out concentrations in entrepreneurship, fine arts, and English, and now plans to share the power of creativity with others.

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The Power of Education featuring Dawn Isby

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Deodge Hill, a Physician Assistant at I Am Health and Wellness of Belleville and author of I Am Health & Wellness: Thirty-Day Journal and Daily Devotional of Taking Control of Your Health and Well-Being. Deodge shares her insights on the importance of taking charge of your health and wellness and trusting that strength and growth from challenges will become visible in time.

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Helping Others & Healing Myself featuring Deodge Hill

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Corie Pauling, Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Officer and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at TIAA. Corie graduated from the University of Michigan in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering, and holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the Northwestern University School of Law. Corie shares how the strongest influences in her life have helped guide her career journey advocating for the rights of others. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her talk about how she arrived at the University of Michigan.

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Embracing Fork in the Road Decisions featuring Corie Pauling

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Ram Mahalingam, Barger Leadership Institute Professor of Psychology and Director of the Barger Leadership Institute, and Doreen Murasky, Interim Associate Director of CEW+. Doreen and Ram talk about the core principles of mindfulness, and how these can be incorporated into your everyday life, work, and relationships to cultivate interconnectedness. Make sure to listen to the end to hear them talk about the importance of being kind to yourself and your imperfections, and extending that same kindness to those around you.

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Be Kind to Your Imperfections featuring Ram Mahalingam and Doreen Murasky

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Zilka Joseph, 2008 CEW+ Elsie Choy Lee Scholar, and author, poet, educator, writing coach, and editor. Zilka talks about what inspires her and gives her advice on ways to overcome writer's block. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her share a couple of her poems.

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Arrival, Departure featuring Zilka Joseph

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features CEW+’s 2022 Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist and senior researcher at the Urban Institute, Dr. Theresa Anderson. Dr. Anderson talks about her Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist project which builds on work she's been doing at a national level to develop a framework of policy systems that affect student-parent families. Her goal is to apply this framework at the state and college levels to identify ways to attract and support excellent students at the university who are parents or caregivers so they can complete their degrees and achieve their academic, economic, and personal potential, as well as help the university attract, retain, and graduate an excellent and diverse student body. She also shares various ways in which universities can design

Building Systems to Support Student Caregivers featuring Theresa Anderson

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Jessica Pelton, 2021 CEW+ Scholar and President of the CEW+ Student Parent Advisory Board. 

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Using Your Voice to Lift Other Voices featuring Jessica Pelton

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Deborah Smith Pollard, Professor of English Literature and Humanities at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and co-host and co-producer of “Sunday Morning Inspiration” on WMXD “Mix” 92.3 FM with Glenda Curry. In this episode, Dr. Pollard shares her knowledge about gospel music, how it has evolved through the years, and why it inspires her. She also talks about how Christian rap and gospel music intersect and how they have both addressed racism and revolution.

The Evolution of Gospel Music featuring Deborah Smith Pollard

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features the Vice President for Student Life, Martino Harmon, Ph.D. Dr. Harmon shares his experience joining U-M at the beginning of the pandemic and his insights about listening to students and tapping into the help already available to U-M students to cultivate holistic student support. Dr. Harmon discusses the joy of being able to welcome students to a campus where they “not only are safe, but feel safe” gathering and living their college experiences. Make sure to listen to the end to hear Dr. Harmon discuss a new app being piloted this fall, that helps students connect with services based on their location and interests.

Help is Here featuring Martino Harmon

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Mina Hernandez Garcia, a 2022 CEW+ Scholar and the first Amy Mecozzi Cho and Lawrence Cho Family Scholar. Mina is a PhD candidate in Educational Studies with a focus on “translanguaging,” or teachers’ and students’ use of multiple languages to make meaning in subject-matter classrooms. Mina shares her insights about supporting bilingual and multilingual students to thrive through the use of culturally sustaining practices in the classroom.

Embracing students’ whole selves: Multilingualism is a resource featuring Mina Hernandez Garcia

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Courtney Reid, MSW, LMSW, and counseling program manager at CEW+. Courtney aims to help others define their concept of well-being, identify meaningful goals and accomplish them while honoring their inner resiliency by giving consideration to one’s biopsychosocial circumstances. Courtney shares her insights about imagining possibilities and mindfulness for those seeking to further refine their educational and professional pursuits. Make sure to listen to the end to hear Courtney talk about holding broader perspectives for yourself and her advice about making time for self-care.

Holding Space for Yourself featuring Courtney Reid

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Anastasia Marie, a 2022 recipient of the CEW+ Joan P. Ireland Scholarship. She is a master’s student in the School of Environment and Sustainability studying Landscape Architecture, an alumnus of the University of Vermont and UNC School of the Arts’ music school, and a vegan. Anastasia shares her insights into the connections between ecology, architecture, structural and systemic racism, and music, as well as her experience as a scholar.

Fuel to ignite the revolution featuring Anastasia Marie

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Anne Ladky, CEW+’s 2006 Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist. She is a lifelong advocate for economic justice, committed to expanding opportunities for women and people of color in the Chicago region. Anne shares her insights about equal pay issues, workplace discrimination, and her time as a Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist at U-M.

Making a Difference For Workers featuring Anne Ladky

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Liz DeBetta, Advocacy Program Manager at CEW+. Dr. DeBetta is an interdisciplinary scholar-artist-activist whose work is grounded in creativity and social justice to help create social change for individuals and communities that have been marginalized and oppressed. Liz shares her insights into storytelling, the experiences of being a nontraditional student, and her excitement at taking over as the host of Strength in the Midst of Change.

Connection and Empathy Through Storytelling featuring Liz DeBetta

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Schinella D’Souza, a PhD student in mathematics and a 2022 recipient of the Irma M. Wyman CEW+ Scholarship. Schinella shares her insights into inclusivity and equity in teaching, and compassionate mentorship. You can download and subscribe to Strength in the Midst of Change from — Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. Subscribe, listen, and enjoy!

Leading with Kindness featuring Schinella D’Souza

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Erika Murcia, a 2016 CEW+ Scholar and MSW alum. She shares her insights into her work with poetry and trauma, as well as her own podcast, Somos Semillas, We Are Seeds (listen on Spotify at https://spotify.link/IhYSA4edLyb)

Connection, Healing, and Poetry featuring Erika Murcia

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra, artistic director at Healing Bells, a U-M Lecturer in Carillon, and affiliate faculty at the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and at the Center for World Performance Studies. Pamela shares her experiences with music, playing the carillon, and her insights into arts and healing.

The Healing Power of the Arts featuring Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Lauren Schandevel, a U-M alum of the Ford School of Public Policy and creator of the crowd-sourced document, “Being Not-Rich at UM”, which serves as a guide for low-income students on campus. Lauren shares her experiences as a first-generation, low-income student, and speaks about public policy and community organizing.

Political Imagination and Leveraging Your Power featuring Lauren Schandevel

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Sophia Kruz, CEW+’s 2015 Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist, documentary producer and director, and U-M alum. Sophia shares her insights into the impact of art on social reform, and filmmaking as a tool for justice. Make sure to listen to the end to hear Sophia talk about her upcoming projects and the power of filmmaking.

A Light in the Darkness: Empowerment through Filmmaking featuring Sophia Kruz

This podcast features LSA faculty member Barbara A. Anderson, Ronald A. Freedman Collegiate Professor of Sociology and Population Studies. Professor Anderson shares insights about moving to online learning and working with students.

Light at the End of the Tunnel featuring Barbara Anderson

This episode of Strength in the Midst of the Pandemic features Kristal McGreggor, PhD Student at the U-M School of Kinesiology. Kristal shares insights about finishing her PhD dissertation and being in the first year of guardianship of her nephew during COVID-19.  Make sure to listen to the end to hear how she found peace with the fact that COVID-19 might have taken her commencement ceremony but she is still now Dr. Kristal McGreggor.  As a result of this podcast, and the hard work of Dr. Debbie Willis (Rackham), Kristal virtually celebrated her degree completion with family and friends on May 2, 2020.

Finding Your Peace featuring Kristal McGreggor

This episode of Strength in the Midst of the Pandemic features Ashley Kalinski, PhD a Postdoctoral fellow at the U-M School of Medicine’s department of cell and developmental biology. Ashley shares her insights about being a postdoctoral fellow and a parent to two small children while working from home during COVID-19.  Make sure to listen to the end to hear how she is reframing her desire to be in control and allowing the joy of the little unplanned moments with her family to bring her joy.

Letting Go of Control featuring Ashley Kalinski

This episode of Strength in the Midst of the Pandemic features Andarius Taylor, an Academic Advisor at the U-M LSA’s Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP). Andarius shares his insights about working from home as a husband and a parent to two small children during COVID-19. Make sure to listen to the end to hear how he is staying the course and encouraged to have  peace despite the struggle.

Staying the Course featuring Andarius Taylor

This episode of Strength in the Midst of the Pandemic features Matthew Nelson, a PhD student in the U-M College of Engineering. Matt shares his insights on priorities, purpose, and preserving your mindset. Make sure to listen to the end to hear his advice on practical tips about how to make it through these times, and being open to inspiration.

Overcoming the Odds featuring Matthew Nelson

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Riana Elyse Anderson, Assistant Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health. Riana was recently featured as a panelist in the U-M Town Hall Constructive Conversations for Societal Change. She talks about her journey as a psychologist working for racial justice, shares her insights on what it means to be an ally, and explains the phrases ‘Level and Lane’, and ‘Talk, Walk and Chalk’.

Talk, Walk and Chalk featuring Riana Anderson

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Darlena York, an undergraduate student in political science and Afro-American and African studies, parliamentarian for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, president of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Iota Psi Chapter, and secretary of the U-M NAACP chapter. Darlena was recently featured as a panelist in the U-M Town Hall Constructive Conversations for Societal Change. Darlena shares her insights about being confronted with racial tensions during her freshman year at U-M and how she used her passion for social justice to bring awareness and make an impact. She also explains the importance of a simple tool like Google in furthering your learning about racism and why it's critical to understand that Black people are not monolithic.

Acting with Intention featuring Darlena York

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Rich Holcomb, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Office of the Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer. Rich shares how his early work experiences led to his current career in human resources at U-M, and how he helped shape and adapt telecommuting and PTO policies to better support staff affected by the pandemic. Make sure to listen to the end to hear his recommendations for resources that supervisors can use to lead and support their staff while working from home.

Leading by Listening featuring Rich Holcomb

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Casey Bufford, MBA Student at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. Casey shares her insights on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion at universities not just within the administration, but also within the curriculum. Make sure to listen for her recommendations on organizations to get involved with to help make change.

The Power to Bring Change featuring Casey Bufford

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Lola Eniola-Adefeso, U-M University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, Vice Chair for Graduate Studies, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Macromolecular Science & Engineering. Lola shares how her interest in biology and medicine led her to her current career in science and engineering and talks about how findings in her recent research might be helpful in the fight against COVID-19.

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Finding Hope in Research featuring Lola Eniola-Adefeso

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Cindy Tejada, a 3rd-year transfer student majoring in Psychology at U-M. Cindy’s interview was conducted shortly after the stay-at-home order, but we thought her insights about the importance of maintaining a schedule and staying self-disciplined while attending classes virtually would be helpful during our first week back at U-M post-COVID. Make sure to listen for her tips about self-care and stress-relief!

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Balancing Self-Discipline and Self-Care featuring Cindy Tejada

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Maria Flores, HR Administrative Specialist at Department of Learning Health Sciences, Michigan Medical School. Maria shares how overcoming a health scare followed by the emergence of COVID has reaffirmed how valuable life is. Make sure to listen to her insights about why it's so important to bring your whole self to work.

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Bringing Your Whole Self to Work featuring Maria Flores

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Kate Fitzpatrick-Harnish, Ph.D., Acting Associate Dean, and Associate Professor, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Department of Music Education. Kate talks about her work in music education and the importance of recognizing the disparities among communities of color and working for equity of access.

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Equity in the Arts featuring Kate Fitzpatrick-Harnish

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Patricia Berry, Owner, and Lead Consultant, Patricia Berry Consulting. Patricia shares her insights on understanding how tacit knowledge is important in our everyday lives. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her talk about the significance of community in self-care.

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Flexing our Vision Muscle featuring Patricia Berry

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Laura Blake Jones, Dean of Students at the University of Michigan. Laura talks about the creation of the Wolverine Culture of Care, an initiative that aims to provide education on health-promoting behaviors and promote collective responsibility and positive social norms related to the coronavirus. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her talk about creative ways to find community and take care of yourself.

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Creating a Culture of Care featuring Laura Blake Jones

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Sonja Feist-Price, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan-Flint. Dr. Feist-Price shares how passion and purpose have guided her throughout her career, and the ways in which higher education has been changed in the face of the pandemic. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her talk about her hopes for UM-Flint and what she's looking forward to in the next six months.

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Living with Passion and Purpose with Provost Feist-Price

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Jenae Wright, who is pursuing an Environmental Studies degree as an undergraduate student in the PitE program at the College of Literature, Science & the Arts. Jenae is a 2020 recipient of the CEW+ AAUW: Mary Elizabeth Bittman Memorial Scholarship, recognizing women and underserved students whose studies have been interrupted to complete degrees in their chosen fields. Jenae shares her desire to make an impact in the community by educating the public about the importance of ecology and maintaining and protecting beautiful spaces in nature for generations to come.

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Preserving the Beauty Around Us featuring Jenae Wright

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Rachel Gable, the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Virginia Commonwealth University. She recently released the book, The Hidden Curriculum: First Generation Students at Legacy Universities, which is based on the experiences of over 100 first-generation students at Harvard and Georgetown Universities. Rachel shares her insights on the experiences of first-generation students and what she calls “the hidden curriculum”. She also talks about the importance of peer-to-peer connections and self-advocacy skills in navigating the tacit rules and practices that are embedded into campus culture.

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