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2011 - 2012 Insight Radio Shows
6-23-12. Mark Gill - Robotics Day Camp. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Mark Gill, a software engineer working in the immersive visualization lab and teaching at the U of M, Crookston. Gill shares exciting information about the upcoming Robotics Day Camp from August 6-8, 2012.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communication assistant in University Relations.


6-16-12. Interview - Study abroad trip to France. This week Insight Radio features an interview with students Mikala Guidinger, Whitney Lian, and Professor Harouna Maiga. Listen and learn more about their recent study abroad trip to France.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communication assistant in University Relations.


6-02-12. Interview with members of Students in Free Enterprise. This week Insight Radio features an interview with members of SIFE, Senior Tony Taylor and Junior Sean Rozell, who recently competed with the SIFE team in the national competition in Kansas City.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communication assistant in University Relations.

 

5-26-12. Chancellor Casey - Retirement & Tenure Highlights.This week Insight Radio features an interview with U of M, Crookston Chancellor Charles H. Casey who shares his thoughts on the campus, retirement, and the highlights of his tenure.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communications.

 

5-12-12. 30th Anniversary Tree Planting Trip. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Phil Baird, associate professor in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department and Tom Feiro, environmental health and safety specialist. They share details about the 30th anniversary tree planting trip to the Chippewa National Forest the last week in April 2012.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

 

5-5-12. Commencement. This week Insight Radio features an interview with seniors Trey Johnston, Angus, Minn., a communication major, and Yangchen Gurung, Mustang, Nepal, a business major, as they prepare to graduate on Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communications assistant.

 

4-28-12. Senior Austin Czichotzki - Man of the Year. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Senior Austin Czichotzki, a communication major from Barnesville, Minn., who was recently named U of M, Crookston's Man of the Year.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

 

4-21-12. CSA - Alisha Aasness & Adam Switzer. This week Insight Radio features an interview with outgoing Crookston Student Association (CSA) president Alisha Aasness and incoming CSA president Adam Switzer. The CSA is the governing organization for the student body on the Crookston campus.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communications assistant.

 

4-14-12. Gary Willhite - New Residence Hall. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Gary Willhite, director of residential life. Learn more about the new residence hall that will be constructed on campus beginning this spring.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communications assistant.

 

4-6-12. Stacey Grunewald - Health Services. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Stacey Grunewald, nursing professional at the U of M, Crookston. Find out more about the activities that take place in the life of a campus nurse.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communications assistant.

 

3-24-12. "Oklahoma" Musical. This week Insight Radio features an interview with students Beth Motley, student director, and Alison Noll, student choreographer, and the upcoming musical "Oklahoma!" The performances are at 7:30 p.m. nightly in Kiehle Auditorium on March 29, 30, and 31, with an afternoon matinee on Sunday, April 1, at 3:30 p.m.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communications assistant.

 

3-17-12. Lisa Samuelson & Junior, Brooke Novak - S.P.A.C.E.. This week Insight Radio features an interview Lisa Samuelson, director of student activities, and Junior Brooke Novak. Learn more about Student Programming and Activities for Campus Entertainment (SPACE) and who takes care of entertainment and educational activities for students.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communications assistant.

 

3-10-12. Angie Bartholomew - Senior Double Major. This week Insight Radio features an interview with student Angie Bartholomew, a senior double majoring in equine science and business management. Learn about her student research and the many campus activities that occupy the life of this busy senior.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communications assistant.

 

3-3-12. Rae French - International Dinner Series. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Rae French, coordinator of Study Abroad. Learn more about the upcoming International Dinner Series at the U of M, Crookston.

Hosted by Austin Czichotzki, communications assistant.

2-25-12. Mark Huglen - Communication Program Changes. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Mark Huglen, Ph.D. Listeners will learn more about exciting changes coming to the communication degree program at the U of M, Crookston.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

2-17-12. Baizhou Chen - Accounting Instructor/Alumnus. This week Insight Radio features an interview with U of M, Crookston Alumnus Baizhou Chen who teaches accounting in the Business Department. Listen as Chen tells about his experience as a student and his new role as an instructor.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

2-11-12. Students in Free Enterprise. This week Insight Radio features an interview with representatives from Students in Free Enterprise. Listen as SIFE members Alex Buscher and Abbey Wemimo tell about the Clean Water for Everyone Benefit Dinner and some of other projects that SIFE is working on this spring.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

2-4-12. Torch & Shield Award. This week Insight Radio features the final two Torch & Shield Recipients receiving their awards last fall during the Torch & Shield Recognition.

Hosted by Senior Kristine Neu, communications assistant.

1-28-12. Torch & Shield Award. This week Insight Radio features a look back at the Torch & Shield Awards held in late October 2011. Listen to these remarks by our Torch & Shield Recipients on the evening they were recognized with this special award.

Hosted by Senior Kristine Neu, communications assistant.

1-21-12. Chinese Dance Theater. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Rae French, coordinator of Study Abroad about the performance by the Chinese Dance Theater on Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Kiehle Auditorium.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

1-14-12. Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. This week Insight Radio features a look back at the speeches by the inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming 2011. Enjoy a look back at these outstanding athletes from our history during their special induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

 

1-7-12. Oustanding Alumni. This week Insight Radio features a look back at the highlights of the Outstanding Alumni program held in September 2011 during Homecoming. Enjoy these comments by some of our exceptional alumni.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

12-31-11. New Years Resolutions. This week Insight Radio dedicated to the New Year and features student, faculty, and staff and their New Year's Resolutions.

Hosted by Senior Kristine Neu, communications assistant.
12-24-11. Holiday Concert. This week Insight Radio features a holiday concert excerpt from the Holiday Concert held at the Hafslo Church on Sunday, December 4. The choir is under the direction of Associate Professor George French.

Hosted by George French, associate professor in the Liberal Arts and Education Department and director of the UMC Choir.

12-17-11. Sonia Spaeth - Retiring Assistant Professor. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Assistant Professor Sonia Spaeth who taught art, first aid, and physical education classes at the U of M, Crookston and is retiring at the end of fall semester after 36 1/2 years of teaching and coaching.

Hosted by Senior Kristine Neu, communications assistant.

 

12-2-11. Yangchen Gurung, a business management major. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Junior Yangchen Gurung, a business management major from Mustang, Nepal, and recipient of the Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity (SEED) award. The U of M Office for Equity and Diversity's SEED awards program honors and acknowledges diverse students who are doing outstanding work at the University of Minnesota, both in and out of the classroom.

Hosted by Senior Kristine Neu, communications assistant in University Relations

 

11-26-11. Marty Breaker - Business Department Instructor. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Marty Breaker, an instructor in the Business Department. Learn more about Breaker, his interesting background, and how his career led him to his new role on the Crookston campus.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

 

11-19-11. Courtney Bergman - Business Department Lecturer. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Courtney Bergman who teaches in the Business Department at the U of M, Crookston. Learn more about her teaching style, her research interests, and some of her advice for prospective students.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

 

11-12-11. Kim Gillette and Rae French - International Week. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Kim Gillette and Rae French from the International Programs Office on the Crookston campus. Learn more about the exciting events taking place during International Week on Monday, November 14 through Friday, November 18, 2011.

Hosted by Kristine Neu, communications assistant in University Relations.

 

10-29-11. Lacole Hook - Sport and Recreation Management Instructor. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Lacole Hook, an instructor in sport and recreation management in the Business Department. Learn more about study in the sport and recreation management program and Hook's passion for teaching and her students.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

 

10-22-11. Kun "Kevin" Tian, Ph.D. - Software Engineering Instructor. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Instructor Kun "Kevin" Tian, Ph.D., who teaches in the Math, Science, and Technology Department at the U of M, Crookston. Learn more about his teaching schedule, his interest in software engineering, and how he is enjoying his first semester on campus.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

 

10-15-11. Kristie Walker - Assistant Professor in Golf and Turf Management. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Assistant Professor Kristie Walker from the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. Learn more about Walker's research, her expertise in turfgrass, along with her work teaching and advising in the golf and turf management degree program and coaching the Turf Bowl Team.

Hosted by Kristine Neu, communications assistant in University Relations.

 

10-8-11. Theresa Helgeson - MACHS Conference. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Theresa Helgeson, lab services coordinator. Learn more about the upcoming Mid-America Collegiate Horticultural Society (MACHS) 39th annual conference to be held on campus on Thursday, October 20 to Sunday, October 23, 2011.

Hosted by Kristine Neu, communications assistant in University Relations.

 

10-1-11. Homecoming 2011 - Saturday Events. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Assistant Athletic Director Natasha Kuhle. Learn about some of the exciting events taking place on Saturday during homecoming and around Golden Eagle Athletics.

Hosted by Kristine Neu, communications assistant in University Relations.

 

9-24-11. Homecoming 2011. This week Insight Radio features an interview about Homecoming 2011 with Senior Austin Czichotzki, Director of Student Activities Lisa Samuelson, and Director of Development & Alumni Relations Corby Kemmer.

Hosted by Kristine Neu, communications assistant in University Relations.

9-17-11. John Loegering - Golden-Winged Warbler. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Associate Professor John Loegering from the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department and learn more about his research on the golden-winged warbler.

Hosted by Kristine Neu, communications assistant in University Relations.

9-10-11. Alisha Aasness - CSA President. This week Insight Radio features an interview with Senior Alisha Aasness, a horticulture and business management major from Fergus Falls, Minn., who is currently serving as the Crookston Student Association president for 2011-12. Learn more about Alisha and her involvement on campus.

Hosted by Kristine Neu, communications assistant in University Relations.

9-3-11. Eric Castle - Nature Based Play Area. This week's Insight Radio features an interview with Assistant Professor Eric Castle who teaches in area of horticulture in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. Learn more about a project developing nature-based play spaces which help connect children to nature.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.

 

8-27-11. Chancellor Casey - New Academic Year. This week's Insight Radio features Dr. Charles Casey, chancellor at the U of M, Crookston. Chancellor Casey looks ahead to the new academic year and highlights what is new for fall semester.

Hosted by Elizabeth Tollefson, assistant director of communication.