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Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it's an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the W.A. Franke Honors College.
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Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it's an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the W.A. Franke Honors College.
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1 Revolutionizing Healthcare and Education with Franke Alumni of the Year Drs. Mark and Mindy Zeitzer 54:45
Drs. Mark and Mindy Zeitzer , the W.A. Franke Honors College’s 2023-24 Alumni of the Year recipients, join us for an inspiring discussion on today’s episode of It’s an Honor. As distinguished healthcare professionals and committed community leaders, the Zeitzers exemplify the mission of the Honors College through their impactful careers and dedication to service. Mindy, an accomplished nurse educator and director of Linfield University’s Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, and Mark, an emergency physician, and chief medical officer of ZoomCare , share insights into their professional journeys and their innovative contributions to healthcare. In this episode, the Zeitzers reflect on their time at the University of Arizona as honors students, their approach to balancing demanding careers with raising a family, and their shared passion for improving community well-being. Mark discusses his role in revolutionizing healthcare access through ZoomCare’s Super Clinics, while Mindy explores her commitment to mentoring the next generation of healthcare providers. Together, they highlight the enduring importance of curiosity, purpose, and service in their work and lives.…
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1 The 2024 Election Decoded: Fractured Coalitions and the Economy with Drs. Samara Klar, Christopher Weber, and Alex Braithwaite 58:10
In the second part of our series on the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Drs. Samara Klar , Chris Weber , and Alex Braithwaite return to analyze how polling predictions measured up to the results. They break down key issues like the economy's overwhelming influence, the fracturing Democratic coalition, and the global trends shaping voter behavior. From split-ticket voting to the future of immigration reform and climate policy, this episode offers fresh insights into what the election means for American politics moving forward. Missed part one ? Catch up to complete the story.…
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1 Building a Championship Culture with University of Arizona Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois 53:24
In this episode, Dean Pollard sits down with The University of Arizona Athletic Director , Desireé Reed-Francois for a lively conversation about building a championship culture and shaping future leaders both on and off the field. They delve into the dynamic intersection of sports and academics, sharing insights on the power of leadership and the ways athletics and academics align in creating cohesive, high-performing teams. Desireé, a U of A alumna and former student-athlete herself, recounts her journey from UCLA rower to seasoned athletic director, including her impactful years at the U of A Law School in the '90s. With vivid sports analogies, Desireé shares stories from her diverse career in collegiate sports, spotlighting memorable moments including a speech to incoming freshman students alongside Arizona’s start quarterback Noah Fifita. They also discuss the future of collegiate athletics, including Arizona’s Big Twelve conference move and the innovative Franke Honors dual degree program in Creative Intelligence and Innovation. As the only woman AD in the Big Twelve, Desireé offers inspiring insights into leadership, resilience, and preparing student-athletes for life beyond sports.…
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1 The Impact of Polling in Elections with Drs. Samara Klar, Christopher Weber, and Alex Braithwaite 1:05:41
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Später Spielen Später Spielen Listen Gefällt mir GelikedDr. Samara Klar is a Political Scientist and the Melody S. Robidoux Fund Professor in the School of Government and Public Policy. She studies how individuals’ personal identities and social surroundings influence their political attitudes and behavior. Most often, she uses experimental methods (in and outside the lab), surveys, and other statistical tools. She is a co-Coordinator of the Arizona Policy Lab. Dr. Christopher Weber is a professor and the Director the Voter Project at the University of Arizona. Dr Weber specializes in political psychology, and political behavior, with a focus on American political campaigns and ideology. Dr. Alex Braithwaite, is Director of the School of Government and Public Policy , Melody S. Robidoux Fund Leadership Chair and a 2023 W.A. Franke Honors Academy of Scholars Fellow. Dr. Braithwaite research addresses a series of related topics in the broad areas of international relations and conflict processes. This includes (1) the causes and contagion of violent and nonviolent conflict, including terrorism, protests, riots, civil war, and international wars; (2) patterns of forced migration; and (3) the use of systems of concentration camps as a form of repression.…
Join us for today’s live-recorded episode of It's an Honor, where we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Lori Poloni-Staudinger , Dean of the University of Arizona's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Together, we'll be answering questions from members of the DC Capitol Cats alumni group, current University of Arizona students, and other SBS and Honors alumni. This episode will delve into our efforts to fuel wonder through innovative programming and collaboration, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education, and the crucial role of teaching and developing critical thinking, entrepreneurial, and interdisciplinary skills among student populations. We'll also address questions about these initiatives and explore the Franke Honors Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation degree , the significance of experiential learning, and the importance of promoting diversity within the Honors and SBS college.…
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Dr. Dante Lauretta, an award-winning Regents Professor of Planetary Science and Cosmochemistry at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, joins us for an enlightening discussion on today's episode of It's an Honor. As the director of the Arizona Astrobiology Center and the leader of NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return mission, Dr. Lauretta brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. His contributions to NASA have been nationally recognized, with the OSIRIS-REx mission receiving the prestigious Collier Trophy and the 2024 Goddard Memorial Trophy. In this episode, we delve into the OSIRIS-REx mission, and how research on the asteroid ‘Bennu’ has shaped our understanding of life formation and the potential for extraterrestrial life. Dr. Lauretta also discusses the future of astrobiology at the University of Arizona, his new memoir The Asteroid Hunter (A Scientist's Journey to the Dawn of our Solar System) , and his collaboration with Queen guitarist Brian May on their book, Bennu 3-D: Anatomy of an Asteroid. Additionally, he shares insights about the newly established Astrobiology Center, which serves as a hub for diverse scientific endeavors, providing bold and transformative dialogue to make astrobiology discoveries relevant to the experiences of all people on Earth.…
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1 Leading with Authenticity: Black Women in Leadership with Dr. Cheree Meeks, Dr. Jamaica DelMar, Ms. Barbea Williams, and Ms. Lauryn Jones 1:02:05
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Später Spielen Später Spielen Listen Gefällt mir GelikedDr. Cheree Meeks, Dr. Jamaica DelMar, Ms. Barbea Williams, and Ms. Lauryn Jones join us for a captivating discussion on today's special episode of It's an Honor. All four of our guests give their insight on what it means to be a black woman in leadership positions, and what has inspired them to continue leading with authenticity. The podcast touches on the value of building community, the challenges associated with attracting and retaining students of color, and the importance of empowering black students in and around the university. Dr. Meeks dives into the Black Excellence Scholars Program at the Franke Honors College and the value of encouraging and developing young leaders. Dr. DelMar shares her future research on the Building Leaders and Creating Knowledge Living and Learning Community (B.L.A.C.K.), and her work in studying the intersectionality of students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students, while Ms. Williams talks about the imperative of black women leaders “daring to be powerful” in every environment. Ms. Jones explains her perspective on leadership as a Junior at the University and the challenges she faced during COVID as a college student. All four guests give insight into the challenges of moving to Tucson from around the country and their experiences finding ownership and diversity in local communities.…
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1 Uncovering the Causes of International Conflict with Professor and Associate Director of the School of Government & Public Policy Alex Braithwaite 1:14:16
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Später Spielen Später Spielen Listen Gefällt mir GelikedDr. Alex Braithwaite, the Melody S. Robidoux Foundation Fund Professor and Associate Director of the School of Government & Public Policy at the University of Arizona, joins us for a captivating discussion on today's episode of It's an Honor. With a remarkable background in international relations and conflict studies, Dr. Braithwaite's expertise is unparalleled. As a W.A. Franke Honors College Academy Scholar, he brings a unique perspective to our conversation, enriched by his dedication to peer-reviewing and editing esteemed journals such as the Journal of Peace Research, British Journal of Political Science, and Conflict Management and Peace Science. While you may have encountered his insights on current international topics through his former Twitter account @theBraith, today we dive deeper into the nuances of global conflicts. Dr. Braithwaite shares his insights on the causes and consequences of international conflicts, drawing parallels with ongoing global events. Additionally, he reflects on his journey to becoming a US citizen, his personal experiences as a married couple with another University of Arizona professor, and the intricate challenges governments face when engaging in international disputes.…
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1 Asking Beautiful Questions with Course Director and Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney Dr. Jacqueline Melvold 43:50
Dr. Jacqueline Melvold is an award-winning Lecturer in the Transdisciplinary School at the University of Technology Sydney and is Course Director of the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation. She is passionate about influencing change as an education leader by exploring innovative and creative approaches to learning in collaborative and transdisciplinary environments. Dr. Melvold was instrumental in developing and implementing the curriculum for the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII). She co-taught the inaugural course of the BCII, HNRS 270: Problems to Possibilities, this summer, and plans to return to Franke Honors in the spring to teach the course again. In this episode, Dr. Melvold shares her perspective as a scientist, educator and advocate for transdisciplinary learning in higher education. We discuss the value of asking beautiful questions, her involvement in developing the BCII and collaborations with industry partners, and what transdisciplinary education could mean for the future of Franke Honors.…
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In this episode of It’s an Honor, guest hosted by Dr. Nadia Alvarez Mexia Assistant Professor of Practice and Assistant Director of Learning Development and Community Involvement in the Franke Honors College and Faculty Co-Chair of the Latinx Staff and Faculty Association, we have the honor of hearing from Dr. Sandra Bernal, a Lecturer in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture , and Mel and Melissa Dominguez, co-owners of the South Tucson-based Galeria Mitotera , about their involvement in the third annual El Día de los Muertos celebration at the University of Arizona . This year’s celebration is open to the public and will take place November 2nd on level 1 of the Student Union Bookstore. Their conversation is bilingual, in Spanish and English, and centers around Day of the Dead—its meaning as a holiday, its deep connection to art, its significance across cultures, our guests’ personal connections and memories, and their involvement in the event on November 2nd.…
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1 Perspective Taking with Dr. Amanda Kraus, Assistant Vice President of Campus Life, Executive Director for the Disability Resource Center, and Chief Accessibility Officer 1:14:30
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Später Spielen Später Spielen Listen Gefällt mir GelikedDr. Amanda Kraus currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Campus Life and Executive Director of the University of Arizona’s Disability Resource Center , one of the largest in the nation. She is also an Associate Professor of Practice in the Center for the Study of Higher Education at the UA, coordinates the M.A. program, and instructs courses on student services and disability in The College of Education . Dr. Kraus studies disability identity, disability dynamics in the student veteran community, and disability-related biases and microaggressions. Through her research and teaching, she challenges the dominant deficit or tragedy narrative on disability and promotes models and tools to increase access and equity and ultimately reframe concepts of difference in higher education. In today’s episode, Dr. Kraus shares her lived experiences with us, and her incredible perspective on access and equity, particularly in higher education. We discuss ableism, the importance of universal design, issues of accessibility in the classroom and campus, and the 2023-24 Franke Honors Common Reading Book, Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig . Dr. Kraus also shares with us how, through her mentor Dr. Sue Krager, she was introduced to wheelchair tennis, which changed her life and has become one of her biggest passions.…
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1 Finding Common Ground with Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Dean of the Clinton School of Public Service 47:23
Victoria DeFrancesco Soto is Dean of the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas and is also a political analyst for NBC News and Telemundo. She is the first Latina Dean at a presidential institution and was named one of the top 12 scholars in the country by Diverse magazine. Victoria previously taught at Northwestern University and Rutgers and received her Ph.D. in political science from Duke University. Her areas of expertise include civic engagement, women, immigration, Latinos and political psychology. Underlying all of her research interests is the applicability of high-quality, rigorous research to on-the-ground policy realities. She is a former graduate of the University of Arizona Honors College and is proud to call Southern Arizona home. In today’s episode Victoria breaks down public service and what it looks like across disciplines, the power of frustration in enacting change and helping her advance to where she is today, her parallel career in public service and political analysis in the media, how her lived experience informs her nuanced approach to analysis in issues such as border policy, and more.…
Bem Le Hunte is an internationally published novelist and an expert in the field of Creative Intelligence. She is the Director of Learning and Teaching in the TD School at UTS, as well as the founding course director of the multi-award-winning Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII). She teaches creative thinking, theory and practice across many disciplines from anthropology to media and creative writing – and works with academics from across all faculties at UTS as well as with an industry partnership base of over 2,000 individuals, to create and support this world-first, multi-award-winning future-facing transdisciplinary degree. In today’s episode, we discuss the power of thinking creatively across disciplines, Bem’s origin story with the creation of the BCII at the University of Technology Sydney, her process of bringing this extraordinary dual degree to the W.A. Franke Honors College , and how this cutting-edge program will impact future generations of Franke Honors Wildcats.…
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1 The Importance of Sleep with Professor, Cognition & Neural Systems Director Dr. Rebecca Gomez 1:13:39
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Später Spielen Später Spielen Listen Gefällt mir GelikedRebecca Gomez, PhD , is a Professor in the College of Science and the Director of the Child Cognition Lab at the University of Arizona and is one of our incredible 2023 Franke Academy of Scholars award recipients. Dr. Gómez was also the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award, has been an associate editor for Cognition, a leading journal in the field of cognitive science, and has served on the editorial boards of Psychological Science and Language Learning and Development. In this episode, we discuss how Rebecca became interested in developmental psychology, her current research with child cognition, and the importance of sleep as a guiding principle in her classroom. Dr. Gomez conducts studies with learners of different ages to better understand how memory processes are supported by the brain and how they change with development. If you are interested in learning more or you would like to participate in a study, visit https://www.childcognitionlab.arizona.edu…
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1 Exploring Connection with Award-Winning Professor and Architect Teresa Rosano 1:03:27
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Später Spielen Später Spielen Listen Gefällt mir GelikedTeresa Rosano is a practicing architect and professor in the College of Architecture, Planning, & Landscape Architecture (CAPLA) at the University of Arizona. Teresa’s award-winning work has been featured in over 300 books and magazines worldwide, including Architecture Magazine . In addition to her celebrated architectural work, Teresa has been recognized for her excellence in teaching. Most recently, she received the 2023 Margaret M. Briehl and Dennis T. Ray Five Star Faculty Award, the only student-selected faculty award at the University of Arizona. In this episode, Interim Dean John Pollard has a conversation with Teresa about her design approach, the creative process, her values as an architect & instructor, and the importance of connection to people & place—from her roots in the Sonoran Desert all the way to her recent venture with Mindvalley.…
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