S1 Ep34: Training wild dogs to be guard dogs in Uganda
The history shared by humans and dogs goes back thousands of years. But not all cultures think of dogs as their best friends. Central Illinois dog trainer Tina Zimmerman has been helping vanilla farmers in Uganda train dogs to guard their crop. Zimmerman found major challenges when she learned that the animals she was to train didn’t come from friendly litters or breeders, but instead were fe...
23m Nov 20, 2019
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S1 Ep33: Finding a work/life balance
Juggling a busy day at work and a busy night at home can leave us exhausted in both places. It doesn’t help that in today’s interconnected world work emails are coming in on our smartphones at any hour of the day or night. We might be worried about how available we should be beyond an 8 hour work day. Find the right balance between work demands and the rest of your life takes a little strateg...
19m Nov 06, 2019
19m
S1 Ep32: The magic of music in the movies
From the song and dance style of Fred Astaire, to Technicolor adaptations of Broadway stage hits, to the soaring scores of romance and adventure films, music plays a key role in the history of cinema. Film history buff John LeGear discusses movies that incorporate music as a key ingredient in transporting the audience to another world. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/UGjZTf140p8...
17m Oct 28, 2019
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Heartland Q&A: Barb Glover
Heartland Community College Student Access and Accommodation Services Program Coordinator Barb Glover about the history of the HALO program.
11m Oct 25, 2019
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S1 Ep31: Lunacy: how the Moon affects things on Earth
Folklore –and horror movies– would have us believe that the Moon has supernatural power over some creatures on Earth. The reality is a bit different, yet no less interesting. Scientists have studied some strange phenomena where the Moon seemingly transforms some life on Earth. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/bttxNttFccwiY0c1OLMYZibPt40)
15m Oct 21, 2019
15m
S1 Ep30: Decoding the hidden language of cemeteries
We don’t always think of cemeteries as places of learning. Yet, some students of history go to local graveyards to fill in gaps of information not found in court records or newspaper archives. Countless stories are told by the monuments in today’s cemeteries: in the dates, names, sometimes esoteric symbols and even the materials from which grave markers are made. View the transcript here. (ht...
17m Oct 14, 2019
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S1 Ep29: Bats and wind turbines
Bats might spook some people. Scary or not, these flying mammals play an important role in the ecosystem. An unintended threat to bats has been wind turbine farms that have been populating the Midwest. Two researchers discuss a study aimed at protecting bat populations from the spinning blades of wind turbines. View transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/KfCYdoWgbems0dMQMoGKVmvrSK0)
28m Oct 07, 2019
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S1 Ep28: Archaeologists take to the skies with drones
Archaeologists are using some new technology to look for some very old objects. Before they dig in the dirt, they take to the skies. Archaeological Spatial Analyst John Lambert discusses how Drone-based Aerial Photography and Photogrammetry is transforming the process of documenting and survey and dig sites. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/b5AC_99dZ3DsPA_dw3YVTg1KbsE)
24m Oct 01, 2019
24m
S1 Ep27: Building a bridge across the language divide with ESL
Language can be a divide for many people who have been living in a community for decades. In one English as a Second Language class, the first step to crossing that divide has been making students feel safe and accepted. Three people involved in Adult Education classes, a student, a teacher and an administrator discuss how English as a Second Language classes transform lives and the community...
26m Sep 27, 2019
26m
S1 Ep26: What you don't know about the Sun
Humans have been studying the sun since the beginning of conscious thought. Despite millennia of study, there are many mysteries our sun still holds. From the origin of sun spots to the movement of plasma and particles from our star, scientists are using new methods to unlock the secrets still held by that big ball in the sky. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/yn0ywFoDA10jE8tX5MB8...
19m Sep 16, 2019
19m
S1 Ep25: How to keep good employees from jumping ship
Keeping good employees from jumping ship is a major challenge for many employers. There are many factors that play into why an employee leaves a job but lack of meaningful communication is one of the largest. Breaking down the ways to give and receive feedback from employees may save managers from an endless cycle of hire, train, rehire and train someone new. View transcript here. (https://o...
24m Sep 12, 2019
24m
S1 Ep24: Thinking analog with darkroom photography
So in the age of Instagram is there room left for darkroom photography? When digital photographers take take hundreds of shots in minutes there is a value to slowing down. A photography instructor discusses what happens when the process goes old school. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/CxYD1InPSyqfCZaN2b_t_a4E4C0)
21m Aug 27, 2019
21m
Heartland Q&A: Joshua Crockett
Heartland graduate Joshua Crockett served as Student Trustee, Student Body President and was selected as the recipient of a One Voice scholarship which funded his inclusion in a delegation representing the community in Washington, DC. Listen to Josh discuss his active career at Heartland and how he was inspired to become involved in student government. View the transcript here. (https://otter...
13m Aug 19, 2019
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S1 Ep23: Defeating fear in dogs
Dogs can be afraid of anything from the mailman to a flight of stairs. Shy or fearful dogs can learn to overcome uneasiness, however, with the right training. Some of what it takes to tackle a dog’s fears requires training for the two-legged members of the household. Professional dog trainer Tina Zimmerman talks about what humans need to learn to help their canine companions overcome some com...
27m Aug 07, 2019
27m
S1 Ep22: Breaking the barriers to LGBTQ+ healthcare
A significant number of LGBTQ adults and teens face barriers to their healthcare out of fears of discrimination and sometimes inadequate training towards certain care needs that are common concerns for that patient population. Even though the National Institutes of Health has made the LGBTQ+ patient population a priority for research into health disparities, some health professionals say there...
21m Aug 01, 2019
21m
Heartland Q&A: Cross Country Coach Ty Wolf
Get to know the Head Coach of the new Men’s and Women’s Cross Country program at Heartland Community College. Avid runner Raegan Rinchiuso chats with Coach Wolf about his career and plans for the future for the team that begins competition in 2020. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/ZhLaqI2aiqtRX4aw1Kil036Ov1E)
19m Jul 25, 2019
19m
S1 Ep21: The resurrection of the alligator snapping turtle
With their spiny backs and powerful jaws, alligator snapping turtles appear menacing. But these prehistoric-looking reptiles have been dwindling in number in the Midwest for decades. With the help of an Illinois biology teacher and a network of classroom foster parents, the alligator snapping turtle is being reintroduced into the food chain of Midwestern waterways. View the transcript here. (...
29m Jul 22, 2019
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S1 Ep20: Thinking about what you buy (and how you buy it)
It’s never been easier to buy things. Global trade has flooded markets with a number of inexpensive products. Online retailers now can deliver goods to someone’s home in as little as a day. But with the increased ease of consuming, is there an increased responsibility? Ashlee Sang discusses how conscious consumerism can improve the health and welfare of individuals and the larger world. View...
19m Jul 09, 2019
19m
S1 Ep19: Helping writers find perspective
Most writers will say that creative writing isn’t easy. No matter how many ideas someone may have, getting those ideas on the page is the real trick. Amanda L. Webster, author of ‘DIY High’ and ‘Valley of the Bees’ discusses how writers can find a perspective beyond their own experience and learn to get their point across. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/IphyPm9M1T1PMrJ2Y3TRXWKw...
26m Jul 01, 2019
26m
S1 Ep18: What we've forgotten about Lincoln's death
The shape of American history was changed when President Abraham Lincoln was shot. In the chaotic days following the infamous shooting at Ford's Theater, rumors swirled while the President's assassin fled justice. How many were involved? Were there a foreign agents behind the attack? Christina Lea Smith tells some of the lesser-known stories surrounding Lincoln's assassination. View the tran...
27m Jul 01, 2019
27m
S1 Ep17: Apollo 11 and a return to the Moon
On July 20, 1969 humans first set foot on Earth’s moon. By the end of 1972, the Apollo program’s firsthand exploration of the Moon would be over. At the Challenger Learning Center, missions to the Moon or Mars are planned every day… in simulation. A Challenger Learning Center Flight Director talks about what it took to get to the Moon 50 years ago, what it will take to get back. View the tra...
20m Jun 20, 2019
20m
S1 Ep16: The growing workplace of aerial drones
From search and rescue to wedding photography, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are being used to do more jobs than ever before. A professional drone pilot discusses the growing list of jobs that a used to be done by a team of people that are now done by a drone and a drone operator. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/8uJ478InVPrA_1AoSX_-tfocY4Q)
16m Jun 07, 2019
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S1 Ep15: Caring touch for cancer
Family members of those who are undergoing cancer treatment might feel powerless to help with a loved one's recovery. Oncology Massage Therapist Cindy Teremuende says that we underestimate the power of touch in helping with cancer recovery. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/4lnVkvuHUgRT2LCd-XRPGOo0Hso)
13m Jun 07, 2019
13m
S1 Ep14: A Safe Zone for LGBTQ+ students
Members of the LGBTQ+ communities can face prejudice that can extend from unjustified assumptions to active bullying. Not all behavior that is dismissive of LGBTQ+ persons is malicious or even active, but education can create more awareness to prevent even unintentional marginalization. Emily Rosenquist and Jessica Depke from Heartland Community College discuss their efforts to provide a “safe...
22m Apr 24, 2019
22m
S1 Ep13: The Global Art Project
Can art build bridges where language and even diplomacy fail? The Global Art Project is a worldwide effort of artists who are breaking through barriers of culture, language and geography. Art professor Jane Camp discusses the grass-roots effort to promote global peace by exchanging artwork with strangers from around the planet. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/bTbg_m2Eeho-lUvFNi...
13m Apr 22, 2019
13m
S1 Ep12: Training Therapy Dogs
Does your pooch have what it takes to be a therapy dog? Dog trainer Tina Zimmerman talks about canines that are pressed into service for therapeutic purposes. Zimmerman outlines the differences between therapy dogs and service dogs, the kind of training involved and what type of animals are best suited for helping humans. She also tells stories of the difference she has seen therapy dogs mak...
13m Apr 22, 2019
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S1 Ep11: Poems found and typed
There is poetry for the eye and poetry for the ear.  And there is both. Two unique approaches to poetry highlight how poetry can be discovered -- and understood in a new way -- by mixing things up. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Heartland Community College is presenting a mix of poems and typewriters. The College is also presenting a "blackout" poetry workshop, where poems can be "f...
23m Apr 09, 2019
23m
S1 Ep10: Poems from the La Brea Tar Pits
It all started with a box of bones hidden under a bed. The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles have preserved the bones of animals trapped there centuries before. Poet Cathy Gilbert says that learning about a personal connection with the Tar Pits inspired her work. Gilbert discusses volunteering to clean artifacts at the La Brea Tar Pits and excavating her own family's history. View the transcr...
32m Apr 02, 2019
32m
S1 Ep9: Demystifying your tax questions
Unless you are a tax professional you might complete the annual task of completing and filing your return each year and be left with some questions. Did I maximize my number of deductions? Did I forget something? Should I have paid someone else to do this? Taxes can be complicated. And there are plenty of changes every year in the tax code. Accounting professor Paul Kelson digs into some c...
23m Mar 27, 2019
23m
S1 Ep8: Turbine Talk - Powering a College with wind
One of the first thing people notice about Heartland College's campus is the towering 1.65 megawatt wind turbine. Not only does this turbine provide over 40% of the College's power, it is a research site. But how do these things work? And what does it take to keep them running? And do they kill birds? Administration, faculty and staff involved with the Heartland wind turbine weigh in. View ...
16m Mar 08, 2019
16m
S1 Ep7: Mini Therapy Horses
Few people expect to go to the library or the classroom and see a horse. Yet, it really happens. Deb Murphy brings her miniature therapy horses to schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and even parking lots. They always draw a crowd. The horses are full grown, yet the tallest of them measures less than collarbone high. She discusses the impact these animals have had on the lives of those who h...
14m Feb 22, 2019
14m
S1 Ep6: Spring Break after the hurricane
The term “spring break” evokes images of beaches, bikinis and beer bashes. But for one group of Heartland Community College students spring break is something very different. Instead of getting rest in the sun these students tore out walls and sorted ruined electronics. And they learned the human impact of a natural disaster. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/CFdWru4YUcXe-OOv0JO...
17m Feb 15, 2019
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S1 Ep5: Getting a handle on your life on paper
Sometimes we keep secrets without even knowing we are doing it. This can be the case with important records that we don't use every day... and information that we use every day but don't share. Sonja Reece discusses the importance of organizing personal documents and information to make your life easier today and to help anyone else who might need to find out what you've been keeping to yours...
21m Jan 15, 2019
21m
S1 Ep4: The secrets of truck driving
What's the hardest part of driving a big rig?  What can drivers see that you don't know about? Is it harder to haul flammable material or a trailer full of cows? Dave Keim teaches students the finer points of truck driving, including parallel parking with a 53-foot trailer.  Keim fills us in on what truckers want you to know while they are on the road... and what they don't tell you about bath...
19m Dec 05, 2018
19m
S1 Ep3: It's a bird, it's a plane.... no, it's a bird
Birdwatching is more than just watching. Dave Weth teaches people to be birders, even just by ear.  Weth talks about how he identifies birds, how migration of birds has changed in the midwest, and some of the surprises he has found. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/MJhQCkpY8B0aRz8sd2WrpGY1l3A)
13m Dec 05, 2018
13m
S1 Ep1: The death of Viola Liuzzo
Viola Liuzzo left her middle class life as a homemaker in suburban Detroit to join the civil rights movement. Less than a year later, the white mother of four died at the hands of the KKK in Alabama. And the FBI protected her murderer. We talk with criminal justice professor Dewhitt Bingham about his book "Viola Liuzzo, a True Martyr." View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/pJ29e14wbH...
18m Nov 21, 2018
18m
S1 Ep2: Why can't I stay fit? (Other than my love of pizza)
Why is pizza being so mean to me? Health and wellness instructor Lisa Summers shares her knowledge about some of the overlooked habits we have and choices we make that might be making us less healthy as we get older. View the transcript here. (https://otter.ai/u/CluOqRUjs9Q_fFTwTi46wRe_1-g)
13m Nov 21, 2018
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