WCSUPodcasts

We start the new year with “understanding” (the “U” in LUCA). Tracy and Chris talk about the effects of intuitive versus deliberative thinking when it comes to understanding and solving problems. The ...

5 Jan 201839min

Dealing with the Holidays part II - Tracy, Pete, and Chris talk about the “craziness” of Christmas and how to compassionately make it through the holiday season: building a "gratitude attitude," unloc...

21 Des 201754min

It's a Year End Special!!! WCSU 411, the podcast that brings you news about the most interesting people and events at Western Connecticut State University, has featured professors, students, alumni an...

21 Des 201733min

Dr. Shouhua Qi was born and grew up in China as the country was still feeling the effects of the Cultural Revolution, political purges and social upheaval. When he was accepted to university, he worke...

12 Des 20171h 5min

Dr. Joan Palladino, Chair of WCSU’s Nursing Department, is this week’s guest. We discuss how the compassion of colleagues and leaders can strengthen a work environment where trauma and tragedy are con...

7 Des 201745min

When Scott Brunjes enrolled at WestConn, he wanted to be either a disc jockey or an airline pilot. He is now the founder and CEO of Mediassociates, a successful media buying and planning agency. Scott...

5 Des 201749min

Imam Usman Akhtar, the Imam/Director of Religious Affairs at the Danbury Masjid, is our guest for this episode. We explore the connections between Islam, compassion, and success as well as some misco...

30 Nov 201745min

Jimmy Greene, a Grammy-nominated saxophone player, assistant professor of Music and coordinator of WestConn’s Jazz Studies program, arranges and performs an annual concert in memory of his 6-year-old ...

28 Nov 201725min