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The SMSU Podcast
The official podcast of Southwest Minnesota State University. A curated catalog of academics, athletics and alumni.
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Campus Update Ep. 130 | Fall Sports Kickoff with Vice President of Athletics Travis Whipple
This week, SMSU’s Vice President of Athletics, Travis Whipple, highlights the wide variety of momentum athletics has moving into the Fall sports season. Soccer…
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Campus Update Ep. 129 | Gold Rush Days 2026 with Sarah Brown Coordinator of Academic Support & New Student Engagement, and Orientation Leaders Emily Blaskey and JJ Ostenson
This week is Gold Rush Days! The weekend kicks off with move-in on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Mustang Movers helping students move into their rooms…
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Campus Update Ep. 128 | SMSU Academic Year in review with Marcy Olson Sr. Director of Communication & Marketing
This week, Josh and Marcy go through highlights from past year’s guests and some of the exciting things SMSU does throughout the year!
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Campus Update Ep. 127 | Graduate Studies and Education Learning Community with Cori Ann Dahlager Director of the School of Graduate Studies and Dr. Tanya Yerigan Professor of Education
This week, we talk about the Graduate studies programs here at SMSU, and more specifically, the Education Learning Communities that provide a unique experience…
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Campus Update Ep. 126 | Summer Classes through SMSU with Michael Van Keulen Associate Director of Student Success
This week, we have Michael Van Keulen, Associate Director of Student Success, to talk about getting ahead through SMSU! Michael touches on how SMSU encourages…
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Campus Update Ep. 125 | Schubert Festival with Dr. Daniel Rieppel Professor of Music
This week returning guest Dr. Daniel Rieppel joins us to highlight the Schubert Festival performance that runs from April 23rd-26th with Thursday’s performance…
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Campus Update Ep. 124 | M4L Day and STEM Symposium with Assistant Director of Development Kim Gunther and Professor of Mathematics Dr. Heather Moreland
This week, we have so many things going on that we have a double guest feature! Kim Gunther, Assistant Director of Development, joins to talk about M4L, which…
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Campus Update Ep. 123 | Entertainment and Theatre Arts Spring Main Stage production of “Tartuffe” with Professor of Theatre Nadine Purvis Schmidt and Sophomore Peder Early
This week, we dive into the world of theatre with the Professor of Theatre and director of SMSU’s spring mainstage production, Tartuffe—joined by Peder, a lead…
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Campus Update Ep. 122 | Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Justice Administration Professor Amanda Sieling and Author Danielle Leukam
Southwest Minnesota State University will welcome author and survivor advocate Danielle Leukam to campus on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. in Bellows Academic…
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Campus Update Ep. 121 | Mustang Market with Coordinator of the Mustang Market Joyce Robinson
The Mustang Market Coordinator, Joyce Robinson, discusses how the Mustang Market came to be on campus and the purpose it serves. Mustang Market is SMSU’s…
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Campus Update Ep. 120 | Visiting Writing Series Assistant Professor of English Jessica Hennen
Assistant Professor Jessica Hennen previews the creative writing’s Visiting Writers Series with Jennifer Eli Bowen and Michael Kleber-Diggs. Along with the…
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Campus Update Ep. 119 | Director of Bands Dr. John Ginocchio
This week, Dr. John Ginocchio joins the SMSU campus update to go over upcoming performances during the fine arts celebration, along with other concerts being…
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Campus Update Ep. 118 | The 11th President of SMSU Dr. David Jones
The 11th president of Southwest Minnesota State University is Dr. David Jones! Dr. Jones has devoted his career to education, including over three decades of…
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Campus Update Ep. 117 | SMSU School of Education Accreditation with Dr. Sonya Vierstraete and Kala Kopitski
Sonya and Kala go through what the process was like going through getting the SMSU School of Education seven year accreditation. Make sure to check out the…
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Campus Update Ep. 116 | Going through Financial Aid with Natasha Boe Director of Financial Aid
Director of Natasha Boe discusses the importance of financial aid and where to start. Natasha goes through the different opportunities for grants and…
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Campus Update Ep. 115 | The Gold Rush Raffle with Devin Gorter Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs
This week, we have Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs Devin Gorter to talk about the Gold Rush Raffle The Mustang Gold Rush Raffle is the Mustang…
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Campus Update Ep. 114 | Guest Author Dr. Anton Treuer w/ Jeet Sausen Diversity & Inclusion Office
Southwest Minnesota State University welcomed acclaimed author and cultural preservationist Dr. Anton Treuer (pronounced troy-er) to campus on Tuesday, January…
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Campus Update Ep. 113 | Tropical Night and Hall of Honor with Assistant Athletic Director Kelly Loft
This week, Kelly Loft joins the show to go over all of the fun activities that are happening on campus during Tropical Night weekend, including the Hall of…
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Campus Update Ep. 112 | MLK events throughout January at SMSU with Jeet Sausen Diversity & Inclusion Office
This week, we cover all of the events and opportunities that The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at SMSU is hosting in observance of Martin Luther King Jr…
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Campus Update Ep.111 | Communications Professor Julie Walker receiving McKnight Heart of Community Award
Our very own Julie Walker has been awarded the, McKnight Heart of Community Honor! The honor celebrates people who are the pulse of Minnesota’s caring and…
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Campus Update Ep. 110 | SMSU Admissions Process at SMSU with Charlotte Wahle
Applying for college can be difficult for families. Charlotte Wahle breaks down what families and you, as a student, should be doing at this point in the year…
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Campus Update Ep.109 | 20th annual Undergraduate Research Conference with professors Dr. Alyssa Anderson, Dr. Mostafa Hegazy and keynote speaker Dr. Emily Deaver
This episode highlights the 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference at SMSU. Professors Dr. Alyssa Anderson and Dr. Mostafa Hegazy and Keynote speaker…
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Campus Update Ep. 108 | Global Entrepreneurship Week with SMSU Northstar School of Business Assistant Professor Marsha Grimes-Rose and Associate Director of SBDC Kris Boedigheimer
This episode celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week with guests Marsha Grimes-Rose, Assistant Professor in SMSU’s NorthStar School of Business, and the…
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Campus Update Ep. 107 | International Education Week with Office & Administrative Specialist Senior Center for International Education Jamie Leonard and Senior Wesley Vue
In this episode, Jamie and Wesley review all the events happening on campus related to SMSU’s International Education Week celebration. The week kicks off on…
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Campus Update Ep. 106 | R/A Facility Floor Repair with Director of Facilities Tony Nubile
In this episode, Tony Nubile, SMSU’s Director of Facilities, drops by to chat about the recent floor repairs in the RA Facility. He shares what sparked the…
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Campus Update Ep. 105 | Theatre Productions of Pride and Prejudice and Sleepy Hollow with Professor of Theatre and Costume Designer Sheila Tabacka and Theatre Student Caleb Ruppert
This episode features Professor of Theatre and Costume Designer Sheila Tabaka and SMSU theatre student Caleb, who discuss the university’s upcoming production…
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Campus Update Ep. 104 | Southwest Minnesota Orchestra Performance preview with Daniel Rieppel Professor of Music Southwest Minnesota Orchestra Musical Director
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Rieppel previews the upcoming Southwest Minnesota Orchestra concert, highlighting the musical selections and themes that will shape…
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Campus Update Ep. 103 | Walking through the college admissions process with Charloette Wahle Director of Admissions
In this episode, Charlotte Wahle, Director of Admissions at SMSU, joins the show to ease the worries of going through the college admissions journey. Whether…
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Campus Update Ep. 102 | Visiting Writers Series with Jessica Hennen Assistant Professor of English
The SMSU Creative Writing and English Program hosts prominent authors on campus as part of its ongoing Visiting Writers Series. This semester, SMSU is proud to…
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Campus Update Ep. 101 | Previewing SMSU Homecoming with Hannah Abel Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach
Homecoming 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting celebrations yet at Southwest Minnesota State University! In this episode, Hannah Abel, Director…
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Campus Update Ep. 100 | Culinology Student Cecelia Parmeter showcasing the opening of the Mustang Kitchen
This week, SMSU highlights Cecelia Parmeter, a dedicated Culinology student, who shares her experience helping launch this semester's Mustang Kitchen on…
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Campus Update Ep. 99 | SMSU Family weekend and other SMSU on campus events with Assistant Director of the Student Center Ashton Ayres
This week, we have Ashton Ayres, Assistant Director of the Student Center at Southwest Minnesota State University, join us to talk about Family Weekend and…
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Campus Update Ep. 98 | The SMSU Theatre Program is now known as Entertainment & Theatre Arts Program with Theatre Professor Nadine Purvis Schmidt
This week we have Nadine Purvis Schmidt, SMSU Theatre Professor, to talk about her performance during her sabbatical this semester! The show is titled “Apples…
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Campus Update Ep. 97 | Women’s Leadership College and Gold College Kickoff with Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach Hannah Abel
This week, we have Hannah Abel joining us to cover a few of the events happening on campus that the community should definitely be aware of! First, we discuss…
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Campus Update Ep. 96 | Welcoming in Interim President David Jones
This week, we introduce SMSU’s Interim President, Dr. David Jones, who brings 14 years of experience from Minnesota State University and looks to continue the…
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Campus Update Ep. 95 | President Kumara Jayasuriya’s Farewell
This week, President Kumara Jayasuriya has served as Southwest Minnesota State University’s president for six years, starting in 2019. We discussed his…
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Campus Update Ep. 94 | The Fourth Annual M4L Day of Giving with Assistant Director of Development Alyssa Miessner
This week, we have Alyssa Miessner, Assistant Director of Development, on to talk about the Fourth Annual M4L Day of Giving. The event is to call upon the…
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Campus Update Ep. 93 | The Inaugural STEM Symposium with Professor of Mathematics Heather Moreland
This week, the first STEM Symposium will be taking place on campus, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Trachette Jackson, Associate Vice President for Research, DEI…
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Campus Update Ep. 92 | Remodel of the Natural History Museum with Assistant Professor Alyssa Anderson and ’08 Alumni Katie Chapman
The Natural History Museum is located in the Science and Math building on SMSU's campus. The Museum recently underwent a facelift with the help of both Katie…
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Campus Update Ep. 91 | Creative Writing Series with Assistant Professor Jesse Hennen and SMSU Alumni Nick Northrup ’13
The English department puts on the creative writing series to showcase what students can do once they earn their degree at SMSU. Nick Northrup, aka Crowfather…
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Campus Update Ep. 90 | Fine Arts Celebration with Department of Fine Arts Chair John Ginocchio
Throughout April, SMSU hosts events featuring many of our different programs, including English, Music, Theatre, and more! Each area on campus has different…
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Campus Update Ep. 89 | SHOUT The MOD Musical with Professor Shelia Tabaka and Student Olivia Houseman
This week we get a preview of this spring's Theatre performance, “SHOUT The MOD Musical”. Sheila and Olivia go through the process of what it takes to get a…
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Campus Update Ep. 88 | The concerts for the Spring 2025 semester with Dr. Daniel Rieppel Professor of Music
This week, we walk through the different concerts that will be put on with Dr. Daniel Rieppel and the Music Department as a whole! We also go over some work…
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Campus Update Ep. 87 | Filling out the FASFA and what parents/ students need to know with Director of Financial Aid Natasha Boe
This week, we go over questions you might have about the FAFSA and what you’ll need to do in preparing for college! We also discuss other options besides just…
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Campus Update Ep. 86 | Housing Sign-up and the Opt-On Advantage with Assistant Director of Residence Life Jerry Westrom
This week, Housing sign-up has opened for on-campus residents starting on the 25th with Juniors and moving down through future students. Jerry goes over…
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Campus Update Ep. 85 | Black History Month: Michele Knife Sterner, Associate Director of Access Opportunity Success, and Cassie Williams, Visiting Writer and SMSU Alumna
This week, SMSU has brought back one of our alumni, Cassie Williams ‘07/’16, for a poetry reading on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 6:30 in the Whipple Gallery…
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Campus Update Ep. 84 | The Mustang Blueprint Podcast review with Seely Stockmoe and Landon Kruse
This week, Broadcasting & Digital Media Majors Seely Stockmoe and Landon Kruse join the show to highlight the Mustang Blueprint Podcast, a student-run podcast…
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Campus Update Ep. 83 | Tropical Night Preview with Hannah Abel, Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach and Angela Lee Assistant Athletic Director- Marketing and Engagement
This Saturday is Tropical Night, and activities are happening all day. Athletics will start the day with their hall of honor event at 10:30 a.m. The Alumni…
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Campus Update Ep. 82 | The Ag Bowl Scholarship Invite preview with Agriculture and Business Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator Sarah Lee
The Ag Bowl Scholarship Invites over 1,500 high school students from across multiple different states in the Midwest, including Wisconsin! The students start…
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Campus Update Ep. 81 | Taking a look into Winter Discover Days with Assistant Director of Admissions and Visit Experience Coordinator Taylor Mckittrick
With the start of the spring semester, future college students begin to feel the pressure of applying for scholarships, writing college admission essays, and…
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Campus Update Ep. 80 | Preparing for college and why SMSU is right for you, and taking a look into Winter Discover Days with Director of Admissions Charlotte Wahle
This week, Charlotte Wahle joins us to discuss the college admissions process and what you need to know as a parent! We also discuss why you might want to…
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Campus Update Ep. 79 | Holiday concerts throughout the month of December with Dr. John Ginocchio Professor of Music and Department Chair
This week, Dr. John Ginocchio joins us to discuss the many concerts SMSU is involved in during this holiday season! The activities start as early as December…
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Campus Update Ep. 78 | Undergraduate Research Conference Preview with Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Mostafa Hegazy
This week, Associate Professor of Exercise Science Mostafa Hegazy will join us to discuss this year's Undergraduate Research Conference, which will be held on…
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Campus Update Ep. 77 | Winter Sports Kickoff with Assistant Athletic Director Kelly Loft
This week, Assistant Athletic Director Kelly Loft joins to discuss the wrapping up of the fall sports season for the Mustangs and the kickoff for the winter…
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Campus Update Ep. 76 | Guest Musical Artist Tom Scott with John Ginocchio, Director of Bands and Professor of Music
This week, Director of Bands and Professor of Music John Ginocchio prepares for guest artist Tom Scott, who will perform with the SMSU Jazz Ensemble and area…
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Campus Update Ep. 75 | Mustangs Vote Initiative with Melissa Scholten, Ashton Ayres, and Mary Newton
This week, Director of the SMSU Center for Civic and Community Engagement Melissa Scholten, along with Student Election Engagement Fellows Ashton Ayres and…
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Campus Update Ep. 74 | National First Gen Day with Dr. Erin Kline
This week, Assistant Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Dr. Erin Kline discusses the importance of the First Generation student population across the…
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Campus Update Ep. 73 | SMSU Production of "46 Plays for America's First Ladies" with Nadine Purvis Schmidt and Bryn Mongeau
This week, Professor of Theatre Nadine Purvis Schmidt and Bryn Mongeau, a double major in Theatre Arts and Music, hop in the booth to discuss the upcoming…
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Campus Update Ep. 72 | SMSU Fall Discover Day with Charlotte Wahle
This week, Director of Admissions Charlotte Whale joins us to discuss “Fall Discover Day.” The event is organized by the admissions team here at SMSU and…
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Campus Update Ep. 71 | Day of Service - Mustangs Give during Homecoming with Director of Career Services Melissa Scholten
This week, Director of Career Services Melissa Scholten discusses the importance and history behind the Day of Service - Mustangs Give during Homecoming. It’s…