Inside Mizzou

As an institution that takes great pride in the arts, our performing arts community never ceases to amaze us. They continue to push boundaries and forge new and exciting collaborations inside and outside the classroom — through multidisciplinary partnerships, innovative teaching and community engagement. Chancellor Alexander N. Cartwright talks with three members of our Department of Theatre to explore the many ways that theatre and creativity go beyond the stage. Dr. Suzanne Burgoyne is a Curators Distinguished Teaching Professor and the director of the Center for Applied Theatre and Drama Research. Xiomara Cornejo is a doctoral student and an associate director of the Center. And Zahria Moore is a senior McNair Scholar majoring in theatre and English, who is also a member of the Center’s Interactive Theatre Troupe. Read the full transcript here.

As graduation approaches for thousands of our students, we are excited for the bright futures they have ahead of them. They have worked hard in their areas of study, from the arts, to the humanities to the STEM fields. We are confident they will go on to excel in today’s workforce. Employers look for graduates who are effective leaders, communicators and global citizens, but they also expect them to be experts in their specific fields of study. We're proud to say 9 of 10 Mizzou students have a successful career outcome six months after graduation. What makes our students so successful? Chancellor Cartwright talks with two graduating seniors who are going on to wonderful opportunities: Hadas Cohen is a senior earning her bachelor’s degree in textile and apparel management, who will be working as a merchandising analyst at Walmart’s corporate headquarters. Matthew Green is a senior earning his bachelor’s degree in economics and statistics, who will be working in Jefferson City as a fellow in the Missouri Data

On this edition of Inside Mizzou extra, five undergraduate student scholars working on projects across the arts, humanities and science give us a window into their hands-on pursuits. Read the full transcript here.

Our students have always been bold risk takers who seek discovery and innovation every day. Whether they study the skeletal anatomy of mammals in our labs here in the U.S., exhibit photography on the streets of London or develop their own Missouri farms, Mizzou students epitomize excellence as they work to generate global solutions. Join Chancellor Cartwright for this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast where he talks with three undergraduates in our McNair Scholars Program. Lexi Wilkinson is a senior studying psychology and English, Cole Diggins is a junior studying soil resource management and Cosette Tomita is a senior studying chemistry. We discuss the impact undergraduate research and scholarship has had on their collegiate careers and highlight the ways Mizzou supports these opportunities. Read the transcript here.

This campus community has a track record of innovation and excellence dating back to 1839. For example, MU was the first university west of the Mississippi River. And of course, we developed the first — and best — journalism school in the nation. Now, through programs such as the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the UM System Entrepreneur Quest and the Unions Entrepreneurial Program, our students, faculty and staff continue to expand the university’s community impact through innovation and entrepreneurship. Join Chancellor Cartwright for this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast for his talk with Clay Cary, a senior studying business administration who is a serial entrepreneur; and Sara Cochran, the UM System director of entrepreneurship initiatives and MU’s interim director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. They discuss the many ways Mizzou supports entrepreneurial activities on campus as well as how this benefits our state and the world. Read the full transcript here.

Join Chancellor Cartwright on Inside Mizzou for a special-edition, Nobel Week podcast. He talks with the two outstanding undergraduates who traveled to Stockholm, Sweden to cover all of the 2018 Nobel Week events: Meg Cunningham, a senior studying convergence journalism with an emphasis in investigative reporting; and Savannah Rudicel, a senior studying broadcast journalism. They discuss what made the trip so successful for Meg and Savannah, and what it was like to have our one-of-a-kind Missouri Method highlighted on the world stage. Read the entire transcript here.

Did you know that Mizzou recently was ranked the #2 university in the country for generating on-site renewable energy by the EPA? Or that our campus, which is a living botanic garden, became one of only 64 campuses to be a certified Bee Campus USA in 2017? As a comprehensive institution with a strong commitment to community, Mizzou remains a leader in innovative, sustainable solutions that change the world. Join Chancellor Cartwright for this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast where he talks with Raghu Raghavan, the manager of MU’s Sustainability Office; and Daniel Yuhasz, an intern with Mizzou Botanic Garden who is completing his doctoral degree in rural sociology. They discuss the multidisciplinary nature of sustainability as well as some of the initiatives happening across the Mizzou community. See the complete transcript here.

With access to one-of-a-kind, world-class signature centers and institutes such as the Novak Leadership Institute, the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy and the Reynolds Journalism Institute, Mizzou students begin building their leadership skills from day one. Opportunities like these distinguish a Mizzou education and also explain why more than 400 current CEOs have come out of the College of Engineering alone. Join Chancellor Cartwright for this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast where he talks with Sidne Fonville, a junior studying journalism and French; and Tessa Weinberg, a senior studying print and digital journalism who is spending this semester in Washington, D.C. as a David Kaplan Memorial Fellow. They discuss the different ways students gain valuable leadership skills — inside and outside the classroom — as well as the impact that has on the Mizzou community. Read the full transcript here.

Music is an important part of our lives: We listen while we exercise or cook, we attend concerts with friends and family, and we enjoy it to bond as a community. At Mizzou, we embrace musical citizenship through education, performance and innovation. Every day our School of Music, Marching Mizzou, the Mizzou Summer Composition Institute and so much more affirm this commitment. Join Chancellor Cartwright for this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast where he talks with Brandon Boyd, assistant professor in the School of Music and Concert Chorale director; and Rachel Hahn, a PhD candidate studying music education. They discuss the role music plays across the many communities Mizzou touches, and why it is so essential to the human experience. Read the full transcript of this episode.

Moving to a new city, meeting new people and entering a new academic or work environment can create exciting opportunities for students, but they can also be challenging experiences. Join Chancellor Alexander N. Cartwright for this episode of Inside Mizzou podcast where he talks with Brandon Orr, former assistant teaching professor in the Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology; and Summer Collins, a Mizzou alumna who earned her master of education in counseling psychology with an emphasis on sports psychology. We discuss the obstacles students might face in various aspects of their personal and professional lives, what it takes to succeed and why a class that has students jump off the 10-meter diving platform at the MizzouRec isn’t as crazy as it might seem. Read the full transcript here.

As the largest alternative break program at any university in the United States, Mizzou Alternative Breaks is driven by a simple but powerful motto: “Get Out. Give Back.” More than 1,000 students participated this year in trips across the globe — some even right here in Missouri. Join Chancellor Cartwright for this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast where he talks with Alexis Hamby, a senior studying investigative journalism who serves as the director of leadership and service for MAB’s Weekend Program; and Henry Evetts, a graduate student in accounting and the graduate assistant for the Weekend Program. They discuss how Mizzou students are reinventing the way we look at outreach across the state and around the world. Read the full transcript here.

From 1998-2000, Keyon Dooling was a leader on the Mizzou basketball team. His stellar college career helped him become the 10th basketball player in MU’s history to be drafted in the NBA’s first round, where would go on to play for teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers and the Orlando Magic. But for Keyon, life after basketball as director of the National Basketball Players Association mental health and wellness program proved to be an even more seminal role. Keyon Dooling joins Chancellor Cartwright this week is to discuss Keyon’s time at Mizzou, his career in basketball and what it takes to be successful on and off the court. Read the full transcript here.

As a public, land-grant university, Mizzou has a proud history of service — from education to healthcare, public safety to our military. Join Chancellor Cartwright for this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast where he talks with ROTC cadets Kim Woods, a senior studying mechanical and aerospace engineering; and Ben Steger, a sophomore studying civil engineering. They discuss the important role that civic engagement plays in our community, as well as commemorate Veteran’s Day and the 150th anniversary of Mizzou’s Department of Military Science and Leadership. Read the full transcript here.

When Dr. George P. Smith was announced as one of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners, the Royal Swedish Academy confirmed what all of us at Mizzou have always known: Work that happens here changes the world. Dr. Smith’s research has led to new treatments for arthritis, cancer, autoimmune disorders and more. Now, he joins a list of extraordinary scientists who, since 1895, have been honored for their breakthrough discoveries and innovative solutions to some of humanity’s biggest challenges. Joining Chancellor Cartwright on this week’s Inside Mizzou special-edition, Nobel Prize podcast is Dr. George P. Smith. They discuss Dr. Smith’s journey as a scientist, a teacher and a Tiger. Read the complete transcript here.

I'm Chancellor Alexander Cartwright. Join me for a new podcast where I speak with the students, staff and faculty who make the University of Missouri such an amazing institution. We'll cover a range of topics, everything from Missouri's Nobel Prize winner to how our students make Homecoming at Mizzou such an incredible event. It's called Inside Mizzou, and you can find it wherever you get your podcasts.

Now in its 107th year, Homecoming is a comprehensive tradition that embraces so many aspects of the Tiger spirit. From the parade to the blood drive, the football game to decorating the windows around downtown, this event celebrates what makes Mizzou special and what unites our community. But with so many things going on and people involved, what does it actually take to make a Mizzou Homecoming happen? Joining Chancellor Cartwright this week are two members of this year’s Homecoming Steering Committee: Nnamdi Okoli, a senior on the parade committee studying accounting; and Tri-Director Jenna Cederblad, a senior studying health science. They discuss what it takes to plan, organize and execute one of Mizzou’s most historic traditions. Read the full transcript here.

For centuries, art has been a tool to document and study culture. Today, art forms like animation, film and digital storytelling create dynamic opportunities for cultural study, particularly the study of indigenous cultures. Missouri has a particularly rich Native American history. Even our state’s name derives from the Missouria tribe and translates to “one who has dugout canoes.” So, how does contemporary art help reveal the rich culture of Native Americans? Joining Chancellor Cartwright this week are Joseph Erb, assistant teaching professor in digital storytelling, and Ryder Jiron, a junior studying communications who is also the president of Four Directions. They discuss art, identity and how both of these enrich our understanding of indigenous cultures. Read a full transcript of this episode here.

With the 2018 football season off to a great start, the Tigers are ready to roar; ready to celebrate the Tiger spirit with the Mizzou cheerleaders, Golden Girls and Tiger’s Lair; ready to hear the wonderful music from Marching Mizzou. Because the tremendous experience of Tiger football goes beyond the end zone. Joining Chancellor Cartwright this week are Ashton Dobson, a Mizzou cheerleader and senior studying journalism with an emphasis in strategic communication, and Hunter Willow, a Marching Mizzou drum major and junior studying public health. We discuss what makes Tiger Football so special and how these two unique roles help generate Tiger pride during games. Read the full transcript here.

We’ve heard about it a lot this summer: drought. Most of Missouri is abnormally dry, and over 30 counties are experiencing extreme drought. But what exactly does all this talk about drought mean to the state and its people? Joining Chancellor Cartwright this week are Dr. Bob Sharp, professor in the Division of Plant Sciences and director of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group; and Shannon King, a doctoral student in biochemistry working under Doctors Scott Peck (biochemistry), Felix Fritschi (plant sciences) and Bob Sharp. They discuss the ways we understand and study drought, as well as explore how the research happening right here at Mizzou can help Missouri communities combat this pressing challenge. Read a full transcript here.

Like Mizzou’s Homecoming and Tap Day, Missouri's blues music and barbecue, traditions across campus and the state honor the history, cultures and celebrations of our many communities. Joining Chancellor Cartwright this week are two MU alumni: Lisa Higgins, director of the Missouri Folk Arts Program; and RJ Platto, senior designer in the Joint Office of Strategic Communication and Marketing. They discuss some of the most well-known traditions across campus and around the state to explore how traditions shape our sense of community. Read a full transcript here.