Illinois State University Media Relations Podcasts

Mon, 12 Oct 2009

John Kostelnick on emerald ash borer survey
Illinois State's Institute for Geospatial Analysis and Mapping (GEOMAP) is helping track the spread of invasive emerald ash borers in the city of Chenoa. John Kostelnick, assistant professor of geography, says the Illinois Department of Agriculture asked GEOMAP for help in developing better ways to track the spread of the insects.

Thu, 10 Sep 2009

Bob Bradley on Political Engagement Project
Illinois State students are learning that there is more to politics than campaigns and voting. Politics and Government Professor Bob Bradley talks about how the University's Political Engagement Project is getting students to take a more active interest in the decision making processes and policy issues that impact our daily lives.

Thu, 13 Aug 2009

Campus Construction Update August 2009
Numerous construction projects - both large and small - are underway at Illinois State. Facilities Planning will give the campus community regular updates on these important projects.

Wed, 24 Jun 2009

Terry Noel on Empty Nest Egg Book
In his book, Empty Nest Egg, Illinois State management professor Terry Noel says the current economic turmoil is a great incentive for starting your own business. Noel teaches entrepreneurship and his book includes common sense advice on the basics of starting a small business. Empty Nest Egg is available at Amazon.com

Wed, 20 May 2009

Dave Loomis on Center for Renewable Energy
Illinois State's Center for Renewable Energy is helping to meet the education and research needs of the nation's rapidly expanding renewable energy industry. Economics professor and center director Dave Loomis talks about the center's mission and work.

Tue, 21 Apr 2009

Adriana La Rosa Ransom on String Project
Illinois State's String Project is an affordable way for kids in grades 3-8 to learn how to play a violin, viola, cello or bass. School of Music faculty member and String Project director Adriana La Rosa Ransom says it's also a great teaching opportunity for university students.

Mon, 20 Apr 2009

Stevenson Turner Project
Life safety work on Stevenson and Turner Halls has been expanded to enhance the quality of those buildings. Facilities Planning will give the campus community regular updates on this important project.

Tue, 24 Mar 2009

Iris Varner on Export Project
Since 2005, students and faculty members in Illinois State's Export Project have been helping Illinois companies expand into overseas markets. International business professor Iris Varner says the Export Project is a great benefit for companies and provides students with valuable international business and marketing experience.

Fri, 20 Feb 2009

Frank Beck on Stevenson Center
Illinois State University 's Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development provides communities with valuable applied research and consulting services. Faculty Director Frank Beck highlights the Center's programs and how its graduate students are making a difference around the nation and the world.

Thu, 22 Jan 2009

Bob Bradley on Obama Presidency
Illinois State University politics and government professor Bob Bradley says Barack Obama will have a number of constitutional law issues to deal with during his first term as president -- ranging from the war on terror, to presidential powers, to the appointment of federal judges.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008

Tak Cheung on Biology Education
Biological Sciences Department Chair Tak Cheung says understanding the basic concepts of biology is a key to functioning in a democratic society and understanding your place in the larger world. Cheung teaches introductory biology by focusing on real-life issues students can easily relate to.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008

Sarah Jome on International Studies
Illinois State's Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP) coordinates a wide variety of programs that enhance international and cultural education both on campus and abroad. OISP Associate Director Sarah Jome highlights some of the programs open to students and community members.

Thu, 25 Sep 2008

Maureen Brunsdale on Milner Library Special Collections
Located on Milner Library's sixth floor, the Special Collections area is home to a wide array of rare books, photographs, letters and other artifacts. Special Collections and Rare Books Librarian Maureen Brunsdale talks about the area's flagship collections and some recently-discovered treasures.

Thu, 21 Aug 2008

Bob Bradley on political party conventions
Illinois State University Politics Politics and Government professor Bob Bradley is lending his insight and expertise to media coverage of this year's national Democratic and Republican party conventions. He'll be covering both events as a reporter and talk show co-host for WJBC radio in Bloomington.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008

Deb Alley on Illinois Shakespeare Festival
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is completing its 31st season this summer. Artistic director Deb Alley says the Festival is continuing its strong commitment to quality stage production and is looking ahead to new programs that help to make Shakespeare's plays accessible to all people.

Wed, 21 May 2008

Mark Swerdlik on National Guard program for returning soldiers
A team from Illinois State University's Psychology Department has been given a $55,000 grant from the Illinois National Guard to evaluate the effectiveness of a program that helps soldiers readjust to civilian life after service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Psychology professor Mark Swerdlik talks about how the Illinois State team will be helping with the new National Guard reintegration program.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008

Bob Bradley on Clinton-Obama contest
The close and heated race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination is exposing some serious divisions within their party. Bob Bradley, an Illinois State politics and government professor, says those divisions could seriously threaten the chances of either Democratic candidate being elected president this November.

Tue, 18 Mar 2008

David L. Williams on Schistosomiasis treatment research
Schistosomiasis, a debilitating parasitic worm disease, affects millions of people in the developing world. Illinois State University biology professor David L. Williams is the leader of a research team that's brought science one step closer to finding a new treatment for the disease.

Tue, 5 Feb 2008

John Kostelnick on GEOMAP
The Institute for Geospatial Analysis and Mapping (GEOMAP) at Illinois State provides research and training services in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. John Kostelnick, an assistant professor in the Geography-Geology department describes the technology and discusses the work of GEOMAP.

Tue, 22 Jan 2008

Enid Cardinal on campus sustainability efforts
Reducing waste, increasing energy efficiency, expanding recycling efforts and enhancing environmental education initiatives will all be big issues for Illinois State University in 2008. Campus Sustainability Coordinator Enid Cardinal talks about the development of a University Sustainability Master Plan.

Thu, 29 Nov 2007

Jan Susina on post-Harry Potter literature for young people
The Harry Potter books will continue to be popular for years, but what else is out there for young readers who enjoy fantasy stories? Illinois State University English professor Jan Susina says there are a lot of great books out there for readers who were enthralled by the Harry Potter series.

Tue, 6 Nov 2007

Sara Campbell on geriatric nursing
America's aging population is creating a greater demand for nurses qualified to care for older adults. Sara Campbell, interim dean of Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, talks about how Mennonite is helping to meet that need and how students are showing a growing interest in geriatric nursing.

Thu, 18 Oct 2007

Robert Cullen on locally produced and "slow" food
Environmental and health concerns have been a driving force in getting more organic food on grocery store shelves in recent years. Robert Cullen, a professor of food and nutrition at Illinois State University, says more and more people are also rediscovering the joys of fresh, locally-produced food and the pleasures of the "slow food" movement.

Thu, 27 Sep 2007

Bob Bradley on presidential debates
The increased number of candidate debates in the presidential campaign may be too much, too soon, according to Bob Bradley, a professor of Politics and Government. Bradley says more debates may equal less public attention to a very important presidential race.

Thu, 13 Sep 2007

Horticulture Center Gardens and Autumnal Festival
Illinois State University’s Horticulture Center, located on Raab Road in Normal, is a living laboratory with gardens open to the public. Horticulture Coordinator Jessica Chambers describes the gardens and gives a preview of the Center’s Autumnal Festival on October 6. For more information visit www.horticulturecenter.ilstu.edu

Thu, 30 Aug 2007

Kasia Stadnik on ELI and community
For 20 years students from around the world have come to Illinois State’s English Language Institute (ELI) for intensive English language courses. ELI Director Kasia Stadnik says students like the welcoming campus and community atmosphere.

Thu, 30 Aug 2007

Kasia Stadnik on ELI classes
Illinois State’s English Language Institute (ELI) is marking its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades 1,300 students from 57 countries have enrolled in intensive English language courses. ELI Director Kasia Stadnik says the classes build English proficiency and strengthen cultural bonds.

Thu, 23 Aug 2007

Child Development Expert on School Stress
Karen Stephens, director of Illinois State University’s Child Care Center and an instructor in child development in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department, says the start of a new school year is often a stressful time for children.

Thu, 23 Aug 2007

Child Development Expert on School Year Routines
Karen Stephens, director of Illinois State University’s Child Care Center and an instructor in child development in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department, says consistent routines and open parent-child communication can get the new school year off to a good start.

Thu, 9 Aug 2007

Milner Lincoln Forever Free
Illinois State's Milner Library will host a traveling exhibit examining Abraham Lincoln's efforts toward the abolition of slavery during the Civil War.