YC & YOU - A Yavapai College Podcast
Welcome to the YC and You Podcast! Join us each week for engaging conversations with campus leaders, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. From academics to athletics, campus life, and beyond, we cover it all. Have someone you want to hear from? Let us know! Let’s explore the world of Yavapai College together.
Episodes
31 episodes
YCNU #0031: Blazing Trails – Adrian Diaz’s Journey from Fitness to Nursing and ROTC
In this inspiring episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina sits down with Adrian Diaz, a Yavapai College nursing student and ROTC trailblazer. Adrian shares his journey from being a fitness-focused social media creator in Florida to pur...
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YCNU #0030: Writers Read – Fostering Community Through Literature with Laura Cline.
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina interviews Laura Cline, English Department Chair and Writers Read Program Coordinator at Yavapai College.Laura shares the origins and goals of the Writers Read program,...
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YCNU #0029: A New Era in Tech Education – Launching the Bachelor’s in Computer Science with Phil Reid.
In this episode of the YC & You podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Philip Reid, Yavapai College’s Professor of Computer Science, to discuss the college’s groundbreaking new Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree. ...
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YCNU #0028: Lifelong Learning and Community Connections with Haley Green and Kathleen Freed
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina chats with Haley Green, Prescott Community Education Manager, and Kathleen Freed, Experiential Learning Manager, to explore how Yavapai College fosters lifelong learning and c...
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YCNU #0027: Building Stronger Communities Through Empathy and Action with Reverend Naomi Tutu.
In this special episode of the YC and You podcast, Nicole Kennedy, Chief Development Officer at Yavapai College Foundation, interviews Reverend Naomi Tutu, renowned speaker, educator, and daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.Reve...
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YCNU# 0026: Yavapalooza – A Celebration of Community, Fun, and Support with Mary Risk and Connor Bustamante
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina chats with Mary Risk from Student Engagement and Leadership and Connor Bustamante, a student and ambassador at Yavapai College, about the highly anticipated event, Yavapalooza...
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YCNU #0025: Dreaming Big with Dr. Craig Ralston – Transforming Lives Through the Arts
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, guest host Mike Grady sits down with Dr. Craig Ralston, Director of Programming and Development at the Jim and Linda Lee Performing Arts Center.They discuss the flourishing performing a...
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YCNU #0024 Exploring YC’s HVAC Program with James Morales
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with James Morales, HVAC expert and instructor at Yavapai College, to discuss the transformative HVAC certification program based in the Verde Valley.James sh...
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YCNU #0023: Building Bridges – The Yavapai College Peace Summit with Brandelyn Andres and Chief Jerald Monahan.
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, guest host Mike Grady sits down with Brandelyn Andres, Professor of Art History and Chair of YC’s Respect Campaign, and Chief Jerald Monahan, former Chief of Police and founder of YC’s Justice...
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YCNU #0022: Transforming Education – Yavapai College’s New Bachelor’s Degrees with Dr. Doug Berry
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina welcomes Dr. Doug Berry, Provost of Yavapai College, for an exciting update on the college’s latest advancements. Dr. Berry shares insights into two transformative...
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YCNU #0021: Level Up Your Wellness – The YC Level Up Challenge with Chef Tony Burris and Kellie Porter
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina chats with Chef Tony Burris, Director of Culinary Experiences, and Kellie Porter, Manager of Collegiate Drug and Alcohol Prevention, about the upcoming YC Level Up Challenge.&...
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YCNU #0020: Open Educational Resources and the Future of Academic Integrity with David Harris
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Robyn Bryce leads a thought-provoking discussion with David Harris, Editor-in-Chief of OpenStax at Rice University. Joined by Megan Crossfield and Carrie Mickens Farnsworth fr...
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YCNU #0019: Exploring Lifelong Learning with Tricia Berlowe – The OLLI Program at Yavapai College
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Tricia Berlowe, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College. Tricia shares insights about the program's mission, off...
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YCNU #0018: Innovating Education at Yavapai College – A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Rhine
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Dr. Lisa Rhine, President of Yavapai College, to discuss the latest innovations and achievements at the college.They delve into the groundbreaking introd...
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YCNU #0017: Empowering Entrepreneurs – Megan Hanna on Yavapai College’s Business Degree
In this episode of the YC and You Podcast, host Cadu Medina chats with Megan Hanna, a driving force behind Yavapai College’s Bachelor of Science in Business program. Megan shares her journey as a homegrown Yavapai alumna an...
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YCNU #0016: Building Futures – A Conversation with Rodney Jenkins
In this YC and You Podcast episode, host Cadu Medina sits down with Rodney Jenkins, Vice President of Community Relations and Student Development at Yavapai College. Rodney reflects on his journey from Cleveland to his curr...
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YCNU #0015: Making College Affordable - The Yavapai College Promise Program
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Meghan Paquette, Director of Early College and Promise Programs at Yavapai College, to discuss the transformative impact of the Yavapai College Promise Program....
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Navigating the Future of AI and Education with Dr. Chad Gustin and Dr. Leanne Lindsay
In this engaging episode of the YC and You podcast, host Robyn Bryce and the WIN Coalition team converse with Dr. Chad Gustin and Dr. Leanne Lindsay from Arizona's Institute for Economics and Education.
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YCNU #0013: Empowering Futures: Jason Ebersole on Health Sciences at Yavapai College | YC&YOU
In this episode of the YC and YOU podcast, host Cadu Medina welcomes Jason Ebersole, the Dean of Health Sciences and Public Services at Yavapai College. Jason shares insights into his journey from military service to academia and discusses the ...
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YCNU #0012: GED Classes Tailored for College Students
with Marnee Zazueta and Dawnette PollandIn this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina welcomes Marnee Zazueta and Dawnette Polland to discuss the exciting GED classes tailored for college students at Yavapai College. ...
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YCNU #0011: Transforming Campus Dining with Chefs Tony Burris and Amiee Novak
In this episode of the YC & YOU Podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with chefs Tony Burris and Amiee Novak from The Eatery at Yavapai College. Tony and Amiee discuss their unique backgrounds and the impactful changes they’ve ma...
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YCNU #0010: Exploring the Future of Education with Dr. Punya Mishra
In this episode of the YC & You podcast, host Robyn Bryce and Ryan Gray engage with Dr. Punya Mishra from Arizona State University in a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving landscape of education. This conversation w...
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YCNU #0009: Exploring Innovation in Education with Robyn Bryce
In this engaging episode of the YC & You podcast, host Cadu Medina speaks with Robyn Bryce, the Special Programs Manager at Yavapai College. Robyn shares her inspiring journey from a K-12 English teacher in Pittsburgh to a lead...
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YCNU #0008: Empowering Economic Growth with Vincent Redgrave
In this episode of the YC & You podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Vincent Redgrave, Executive Director for Industry and Innovation at Yavapai College's Regional Economic Development Center (REDC). Vincent shares insights...
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YCNU #0007: Exploring Student Leadership – A Conversation with SGA’s Susanna Marcinek and Jackson James
– A Conversation with SGA’s Susanna Marcinek and Jackson JamesIn this episode of the YC & You Podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Susanna Marcinek and Jackson James, the President and Vice President of the Student Government As...
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