Vision Podcast Episode 60 - Dr. Courtney Thompson and the new Medical Humanities Minor

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Angelle Tanner, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse and MSU's plans to commemorate the event.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shane Miller, an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures, who is also serving in a new position as Assistant Dean Intern for Academic Affairs for the College of Arts & Sciences.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Benjamin Tkach, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, to discuss the history and ongoing developments of the Israel-Hamas war.

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Ellzey, a counselor and member on the Department of Psychology’s new project “Healthy Transitions Mississippi,” which seeks to encourage youths and young adults to reengage with school or the workforce.

In this episode, we are joined by a group of faculty members from the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures including Dr. Sol Palaez, Dr. Rosa Vozzo, as well as Pilar Martinez, and Julia Kraker. Together, they are working to bring Day of the Dead to campus, and in this episode they tell us about their project as well as the importance of this rich and diverse tradition celebrated throughout Latin America.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Courtney Thompson, associate professor in the Department of History and chair of the Medical Humanities Minor Committee, to discuss the College of Arts & Sciences new Medical Humanities Minor.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, professor of meteorology and climatology in the Department of Geosciences and the state of Mississippi climatologist, to talk about the drought happening in Mississippi and the role of the state Climatology Office.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Terry Likes, the Department Head of the Department of Communication, who recently released an audio documentary entitled, “Cowbell Culture: Small instrument—big impact…the cowbell as a fixture in American music, sports, and popular culture.”

In this episode, we are joined by A&S alum Joe Lee to discuss his career path after earning his degree in communication. Since then, he has become a successful author and has even started a local publishing house called Dogwood Press. He will be moderating a panel full of Dogwood Press authors this coming weekend at the Mississippi Book Festival.

In this episode, we are joined by Kasondra Harris, College of Arts & Sciences Director of Academic Relations (BSIS), to discuss the College of Arts & Sciences Idea Committee's new staff mentoring program, in which experienced staff members share their career knowledge and advice with new staff and those who desire growth in their profession.