In this intro to the Towers Talk podcast, meet hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell and find out what this new podcast is all about!
Courtney Weaver is joined by new Adventure psychologist Sarah Milam and Outdoor Education Center facilitator Jake Burgess to talk about how nature can help enhance every dimension of wellbeing – physical, purpose, community, financial, social, and emotional. For more information on outdoor p…
Courtney Weaver is joined this week by Matthew Richardson, director for the Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership to talk a little bit about Greek Life here at WVU and the importance of peer accountability and community responsibility in the age of COVID-19.
Courtney Weaver is joined by Olivia Pape from Collegiate Recovery for a second time to talk about something close to their hearts – body image! We break down the difference between the body positivity and the body neutrality movements and how body image is closely related to eating disorders…
Courtney Weaver is joined by Angela Delfine and Patrick O’Donnell from Housing and Residence Life to talk about the experience of living in the residence halls on campus. While things may change with the pandemic, living in the halls, close to the action, is still an advantage and can build …
Courtney is joined once again by Jessica Johnston-York from the Carruth Center to discuss one of their favorite activities – reading! Join us for a rambling adventure as we discuss different genres, the benefits of reading, and what we’ve currently got queued up in our own personal libraries!
This week, Courtney Weaver is joined by... no one! But no worries - she's taking the opportunity to explain what the social determinants of health are, and why are they are important when thinking about health as a holistic concept.
Courtney is joined by Cami Haught (again!), WVU’s Registered Dietitian, to talk about the issue of food insecurity. Defined as a household’s inability to provide enough food for every person to live an active, healthy life, Courtney and Cami talk about the issue here in West Virginia and whe…
Courtney is joined by Aisury Vasquez, Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, where they share some resources for folks who are looking to examine their own thoughts and beliefs around racism. As mentioned in the podcast, here are the book titles …
Courtney is joined by Wes Thomas and Marissa Bailey from WELLWVU to chat about alcohol. They review some safer drinking strategies that WVU students can use if they choose to drink alcohol. For more information, you can visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community/rest…
Courtney sits down with Andrew Darling, director of Campus Recreation, and Sera Zegre, the Coordinator for Research for Campus Recreation, to discuss a new study just published that highlights the link between campus recreation facility use and student retention! It’s exciting stuff. To chec…
Courtney is joined by Olivia Pape, the Director for the Collegiate Recovery Program. They talk about a passion for both of them – our society’s toxic diet culture! What is diet culture? How does it affect us? And what can we do to fight it? And a shameless plug – check out virtual Serenity P…
Courtney Weaver is joined by Nathan Harlan, the Executive Director for the Office of Student Wellness, to chat about resilience – what it is, what it isn’t, and what folks can do to help build it!
Courtney is joined by Akeya Carter-Bozman, WVU’s Prevention Specialist for Title IX & Equity Assurance, to discuss Bystander Intervention. They chat about WVU’s bystander model and the bystander effect, and also talk about some of the barriers that folks may face when it comes to helping…
The podcast that's all about YOU! We'll chat with students, professors, and professionals from West Virginia University about how COVID-19 has affected their studies, their jobs, and their future. This podcast is a place where all Mountaineers can share how they're handling our current situa…
Courtney is joined by Heidi Muller, a Residence Hall Coordinator, artist, and a member of the Council for Women’s Concerns. Heidi tells us about the work done by the council and shares her experience as an artist!
Courtney is joined by CJ Belknap from Adventure WV’s Outdoor Education Center. He explains the wellbeing benefits of challenge and facilitation and walks us through some of the activities that folks can expect from a visit to the OEC.
COVID-19 has had an effect all our lives in some way. That is especially true for many of the student employees working at the Daily Athenaeum, many of whom have now been relocated off campus and/or away from Morgantown.
The podcast that's all about YOU! We'll chat with students, professors, and professionals from West Virginia University about how COVID-19 has affected their studies, their jobs, and their future. This podcast is a place where all Mountaineers can share how they're handling our current situa…
Courtney is joined by Frankie Tack, Clinical Assistant Professor, and Coordinator of the Addiction Studies Minor in the Department of Counseling. Frankie shares some basics of vaping and talks about the health risks specifically for young people.
Courtney is joined by Sam from Title IX and Maggie from RDVIC to talk about the most important of subjects: CONSENT.
Have you ever wondered how media outlets can report on an event minutes after it occurred, or even as it’s still happening? Covering breaking news takes a lot of planning and precision.
Courtney is joined by Brian Quigley from the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services to talk about everyone’s favorite thing – SLEEP!
Courtney sits down with Andrew Caryl from Collegiate Recovery where he details the programs and services available at Serenity Place. They also discuss the definition of recovery and talk a little bit about how everyone can support folks who are in recovery.
In this episode, Anna discusses what to do on and around campus after spring break when classes go online. You'd be surprised what you can do from the comfort of your bedroom.
Courtney is joined by Jessica Johnston-York from the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services to talk about what self-care might look like in the time of coronavirus and social isolation.
Courtney sits down with Cami Haught, the Registered Dietitian (RD) here on WVU’s campus. Cami provides some quick information about balanced eating on campus – where the best spots in the dining halls are, how to tell the difference between an RD and a nutritionist, and her favorite snack to…
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It's the biggest win of the season as WVU men's basketball beat Baylor to round out the regular season. Nick and Cody recap the win and look at tournament implications, plus updates on baseball, the return of football, women's basketball recaps, and big wrestling news.
This week Geoff talks to Dr. Rosemary Hathaway about her new book, "Mountaineers Are Always Free: Heritage, Dissent, and a West Virginia Icon" (WVU Press).Thanks to our producer Nick Kratsas, and to Sean Graham for the music you heard at the beginning and end of the episode.
This is DubV 411, West Virginia University’s very own weekly update podcast. Every week we'll be giving you an overview of what's happening in the coming week on campus and around Morgantown.
Join Courtney as she flies solo and talks STIs – specifically chlamydia and gonorrhea. It’s a more technical dive as she reviews transmission, symptoms, testing, treatment, and prevention.
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Another bad week for men's basketball with losses against Texas and Oklahoma. Nick and Cody look at the WVU men's basketball slide, as well as updates from women's basketball, baseball, rifle, swimming and diving and wrestling.
Join Courtney as she chats with Marion Holmes, director of Adventure WV, about the nuts and bolts of the Adventure program, but how it fits into student wellbeing as a whole. We’ll also dive in to the Netflix documentary series “Cheer” to discuss how the desire to belong can sometimes overwh…
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There's been three men's basketball games since our last podcast, and only won one of three of those games. Nick and Cody recap the Kansas, Baylor and Oklahoma St. Plus, the boys talk women's basketball, baseball, golf and much more.
Improve your wellbeing with fun and insightful talk with WellWVU's Courtney Weaver! In this sneak peek to her new weekly podcast, you'll find out about WellWVU's mission of student wellness education at West Virginia University, and get to know more about the folks doing work on the ground a…
Jack Powers interviews WVU Physics professor Dr. Alan Bristow about nuclear and solar energy, materials science, and the role of scientists to educate.
Court Patterson interviews fellow history major, Jessica Hogbin, about climate change and the Dust Bowl, Great Depression, and Irish Potato Famine. They consider Mark Twain’s belief that: “history doesn’t repeat itself but it rhymes.”
Hannah Byxbee interviews peer Resident Assistant, Jadynn Veigel, on practical ways to make choices in your everyday life as a student on campus.
Kassie Hoffman interviews wildlife and fisheries major, Katie Adase, who studied abroad and researched in Patagonia, Peru, and Costa Rica. They discuss the importance of glaciers and how to be an intentional traveler.
Alexis DiPaolo interviews West Virginia Delegate Evan Hansen about his Modern Jobs Act proposal and how to work across the aisle.
Kallie Delatore interviews Jim Probst, West Virginia state coordinator for Citizens Climate Lobby. They discuss the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act and how it can help coal country through a just transition.
Kathryn Williamson, teaching assistant professor of physics and astronomy at West Virginia University, gives us an introduction to the WVU Climate Conversations podcast. Inspired by Katharine Hayhoe’s TED talk that, “the most important thing you can do to fight climate change is to talk abou…
Erica Larijani interviews WVU Sustainability Director Traci Knabenshue about recycling on campus, reducing waste, and promoting awareness for a greener WVU.
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It's a tale of two teams- men's' basketball has a phenomenal home record, but they can't seem to win on the road. Nick Kremer and Cody Nespor recap the Iowa State and Oklahoma games and look forward to the rest of the season. Plus, the boys talk women's' basketball, baseball, wrestling, tenn…
This week, Geoff talks to Dr. Tiffany Mitchell Patterson from the College of Education and Human Services about teaching reconstruction and citizenship, black power, voting rights, and related topics. For further reading, check out Dr. Patterson's recent article in The Conversation, as well …
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Nick Kremer, Cody Nespor, and Charles Montgomery talk about the Texas tech loss for men's basketball, plus updates on women's basketball, gold, tennis and track & field.
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Nick and Cody return from their long hiatus to bring you the latest in WVU sports. This week, the boys talk about big strives in men's and women's basketball, rifle, gymnastics and wrestling.
In the spring season of WVU Reads, Geoff will continue to interview people from around campus but move away from Educated. This week, Geoff talks to Melissa Giggenbach and Hope DeLap from the West Virginia Innocence Project, which is affiliated with WVU College of Law.
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Did you know the same fight-flight response that taught our ancestors to run from bears is the same feeling of threat you get when you're stressed over your finals? Audrey Stephenson, a counseling major at the Carruth Center, teaches us tips to lessen the fight-flight response, as well as ho…
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Want to pass your finals? Courtney Weaver, director of WellWVU says you are what you eat, so put down that Red Bull, watch those snacks, and don't do drugs. Find out more about what you ingest during studying can affect your grades during finals.
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