Wes and the World

The official podcast of the Fries Center for Global Studies at Wesleyan University. In each episode, we will take the time to highlight one member of the Wes community from whom we can learn a little more about the world around us, both at Wes and beyond.

Podcasting since 2026 • 3 episodes

Wes and the World

Latest Episodes

Erica Kowsz

Join us for a sit-down chat with Erica Kowsz, Fellowships Director here at the Fries Center and anthropologist. We talk about archaeology, carrying out research in Norway, and creepy-crawlies.Hosts: Jennifer Collingwood, Amalie Little

October 01, 2026 • 52:20

Roman Utkin

Join us for a sit-down chat with Roman Utkin, Associate Professor of Russian, Eastern European, & Eurasian Studies, German Studies, and Feminine, Gender, & Sexuality Studies here at Wes. We talk about the particularities of being a prof...

September 01, 2026 • 41:27

Furuzon Atobekova

Join us for a sit-down chat with Furuzon Atobekova, a junior from Dushanbe. We talk about the many languages she knows, what it's like to be an international student, and Legally Blonde. Hosts: Jennifer Collingwood, Amalie Little

June 01, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 47:55

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