Best College Of Southern Nevada Podcasts (2025)

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Jeannie Hua Confronts History and Embraces Discomfort in “Living Here” Exhibition 28:49

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The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art radio show featured artist Jeannie Hua discussing her work in the exhibition "Living Here," which runs from June 20, 2025, to December 20, 2025. Hua's artwork, "Meditation," uses digital video to expand mainstream narratives about the American Civil War. She emphasized the importance of being uncomfortable to grow…

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Young Entrepreneurs Launch JX Pet Swag and Share Journeys in Sales, Wellness, and Innovation 28:56

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Eric James hosts young entrepreneurs on "The Grind". He introduces Harry Horta, 19, who discusses his experience in car sales and interest in Bitcoin. Lauren Buchanan, 23, shares her journalism degree and her podcast on self-love and personal wellness. Jordan Foster-James, a sophomore, talks about her involvement in sports and aspiration to be a ne…

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Episode 6: Why Wrap Around Services Are Critical in Building Resiliency 52:23

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Send us a text Visit empoweredmoms.org/podcast to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest future episode topics. In this Season 2 finale, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore why comprehensive wrap around services are essential for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorder to achieve lasting recovery and res…

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Episode 5: Substance Use During Pregnancy: Understanding Risks and Finding Support 53:14

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to Resiliency, Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson tackle the often stigmatized topic of substance use during pregnancy. Joined by special guest Dr. Manijeh "MJ" Kamyar, they provide a compassionate, judgment-free discussion that combines medical expertise with personal experience…

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Vicki Greco, Jerry Glover, and CJ Salazar Share Resilience, Growth, and Purpose Through Personal and Professional Journeys 28:55

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Eric James hosts "The Grind," a show featuring local entrepreneurs discussing their business journeys and overcoming personal challenges. Guest Vicki Greco shares her resilience, having faced foster care, family tragedies, and health issues, leading her to start Silent G Consulting. Jerry Glover, a former state basketball champion, discusses his in…

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Episode 4: Finding your Voice: Mind, Body & Spirit 48:29

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Send us a text In this illuminating episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the intricate interconnection between mind, body, and spirit in recovery. Joined by licensed clinical social worker Rachel Williams and distinguished psychologist Dr. Stephanie Woodard, they delve into holistic approaches that address the full spectrum of …

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Episode 3: Substance Use in the Media 51:53

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the powerful influence media has on public perception of substance use disorders. Joined by Emmy-winning executive producer Peter Reiss and communications expert Jason Roth, they examine how film, television, and news coverage shape our understanding …

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Entrepreneurs Kwon Owens, Chris Mounger, and Steven Thompson Share Journeys from Hustle to Business Success 29:57

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Eric James hosts "The Grind," a show featuring local business entrepreneurs. Guest Kwon Owens, a retired IT professional and serial entrepreneur, discusses his diverse business ventures, including real estate and logistics. Chris Mounger, a property inspector with 16 years of experience and a background in civil engineering, shares his journey from…

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Episode 2: Person First Language: The Power of Words in Recovery 49:22

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Send us a text In this emotionally charged episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson welcome two extraordinary guests who reveal how the language we use profoundly shapes recovery journeys. EMPOWERED Program Care Manager Evonne Hernandez joins forces with EMPOWERED Mom Fabiana to share intimate perspectives on the transformative power of pe…

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Episode 1: What Substance Use Looks Like: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover 48:07

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Send us a text In our Season 2 premiere, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson welcome EMPOWERED Peer Recovery Support Specialist Sam Kreton for a candid conversation that challenges prevalent misconceptions about substance use disorders. Drawing from her lived experience and professional expertise, Sam shares powerful insights into how addictio…

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Bus to Barrick Connects CCSD Students to Art Through Free Tours and Workshops 29:44

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The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's "Bus to Barrick" program provides free bus transportation for K-12 students from CCSD schools to the museum. The program includes tours and workshops related to current exhibitions. Davey Parks and Sara Odam, both docents, discuss their experiences guiding students through the exhibitions, emphasizing the import…

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Entrepreneurs Share Success, AI Insights, and Career Transitions 29:58

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Eric James hosts "The Grind," a show featuring local entrepreneurs discussing their journeys and the local economy. During Women's History Month, he interviews three guests: Adia Foster, Ryan Erickson, and Travis Buchanan. Adia Foster, CEO of Empower, discusses her transition from a USC track star to a successful businesswoman, including her acting…

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Entrepreneurial Journeys and Creative Strategies: Real Estate, Marketing, and Music on The Grind 29:58

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The Grind, hosted by Eric James, features local business entrepreneurs discussing their journeys and contributions to the economy. The episode highlights two women, Loni Reed and Lisa Shin-Lee, who share their experiences in the real estate industry. Loni, originally from Minnesota, transitioned from real estate to title business marketing, using u…

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Embracing the Grind: Juan and Nicole Huerta on Mastering Mortgage and Real Estate 29:18

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Eric James hosts "The Grind," a show featuring local business entrepreneurs. Juan and Nicole Huerta, a power couple, discuss their careers in the mortgage and real estate industries. Juan, a mortgage broker, emphasizes the importance of consistency and follow-up, sharing his journey from a corporate job to becoming a successful broker. Nicole, a re…

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Blending Cultures in Ink: Sapira Cheuk on Art, Challenges, and Community Opportunities 29:05

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Sapira Cheuk, an ink artist influenced by her multicultural background, discussed her work and career challenges. Born in Hong Kong, she now blends traditional Chinese calligraphy with Western ink techniques to represent her immigrant experience. Cheuk shared her journey of pursuing art despite family opposition, eventually revealing her passion to…

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Creative Connections: Exploring Art, Community, and Collaboration 19:47

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In this episode, hosts Leilu Hernandez, Davey Parks, and Deanne Sole discuss the dynamic workshops and artistic opportunities offered at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, including hands-on activities like cyanotype dyeing and crochet. They highlight how these programs bring the community together, making art accessible to all, regardless of expe…

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Episode 6: How to Support Your Child: Creating a Healthy, Nurturing Home 45:55

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Send us a text In this sixth and final episode of the first season of EMPOWERED Voices, co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson are joined by EMPOWERED Program Director Rachel Mack and mom in recovery Emilea to discuss how mothers in recovery from opioid and stimulant use can create a nurturing and healthy environment for their children. The co…

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Episode 5: Advocating for Yourself: How to Partner in Your Own Care 46:48

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Send us a text Guests Evonne Hernandez, Program Care Manager, and Samatha Ketron, Peer Recovery Support Specialist, both from EMPOWERED, join the program for an empowering discussion focused on the importance of self-advocacy in the healthcare system, particularly for mothers navigating the complexities of recovery from opioid, stimulant, and subst…

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Episode 4: Harm Reduction: Meeting You Where You Are in Your Recovery 44:13

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Send us a text This fourth episode of EMPOWERED Voices delves into the compassionate and pragmatic approach of harm reduction in substance use recovery, especially for pregnant and postpartum mothers. Joined by Peer Recovery Support Specialist Quinnie Winbush, co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson discuss harm reduction strategies that suppor…

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Episode 3: Healing Together: Supporting the Journey of Recovery and Resilience 38:31

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Send us a text ****Note: This episode includes a young child in the studio. You may hear occasional microphone bumps**** In this episode of EMPOWERED Voices co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson are joined by EMPOWERED's therapist Rachel Williams, and mother in recovery Darlene along with her young son. Together, they explore the transformati…

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Episode 2: Building Bridges: Empathetic Approaches to Healing Fractured Relationships 46:58

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Send us a text In this second episode of EMPOWERED Voices, co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson are joined by EMPOWERED Program Director Rachel Mack to discuss rebuilding trust and understanding between mothers with substance use and families through empathy and communication. If you have a question regarding substance use recovery or topic …

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Artistic Devotion: A Conversation with Krystal Ramirez 28:15

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Join host Katie B Funk in a captivating discussion with artist Krystal Ramirez, whose work is featured in the "Contemporary Ex Votos: Devotion Beyond Medium" exhibition at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. Krystal shares her artistic journey from Las Vegas, her inspirations, and the creative processes behind her large-scale installations. She del…

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Episode 1: The Untold Journey: Inside the World of Pregnancy and Substance Use 44:33

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Send us a text In this premier episode of EMPOWERED Voices, co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson are joined by EMPOWERED Peer Support Specialist and former client Sam for a discussion focusing on the often-hidden world of substance use during pregnancy, sharing stories of courage and the complexities faced by expectant mothers in the grip of…

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Trailer: Introduction to EMPOWERED Voices and Preview of Coming Episodes 29:45

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Send us a text Co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson introduce the EMPOWERED Voices podcast and discuss topics to be covered in future episodes. Episode 1 premieres June 17, 2024. If you live in Southern Nevada, in Reno, Carson City, Churchill County, or Lyon County in Northern Nevada, or in Weber County or Davis County in Utah, and you’re pr…

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Exploring the World of Zines: A Conversation with the A4 Zine Club 29:52

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Dive into the vibrant world of zines with the A4 Zine Club as they discuss their passion for self-published magazines, their origins, and the diverse community surrounding them. From punk-inspired aesthetics to personal narratives, discover the creative process behind making and sharing zines, the history of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's zin…

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Exploring Art, Food, and Memory: A Journey Through Performance and Visual Expression 27:51

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Join Deanne Sole and Martin Hackett on a captivating exploration of art, food, and memory in this episode of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art radio show. Delve into the spoken word piece by artist Katie B. Funk, as Deanne reads and discusses the deeply personal themes woven into her work. From nostalgic childhood memories of nachos to the synergy…

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Emotions of the MFA 28:00

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Inspired by The Emotional Show, MFA students ¡Katie B Funk! and Bailey Anderson talk about the powerful emotions that come with the practice of making art.By Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art

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Poetry as an Arrow 29:29

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In this episode we chat with Isabelle Bellinghausen, the Executive Director of Poetry Promise Inc., and the poet Charlene Stegman Moskal, one of the organization’s Teaching Artists. They talk about the importance of connecting poets to the local community. “You can really see the difference in the students after they go do a live reading because th…

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In Conversation with Curators: Katie Hoffman and Hikmet Sidney Loe 30:32

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In this episode we spoke with Modern Desert Markings co-curators, Katie Hoffman and Hikmet Sidney Loe. How did the exhibition begin? Who made that row of altered maps in the WorkShop Gallery? Listen in as the curators tell us more about the aims of the exhibition, outlining the role of Loe’s students and explaining the significance of Southern Neva…

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The Need for Transformative Spaces 27:27

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In this episode we talk to The Neon Museum’s latest artist-in-residence, Thomas Putzier, and its Arts Programs Manager, Joanne (JK) Russ. Putzier comes to Las Vegas from his home base in Minneapolis. What is it like for a Las Vegas newcomer to “experience the city through making art”? What is he planning to do with the Stardust sign? And what can h…

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A Bridge Across Time and Space 30:22

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In this episode we talk about manifestations of Black connective energy with Kristina Kay Robinson and Erica Vital-Lazare. Robinson is an artist and writer based in New Orleans, while Vital-Lazare is a Las Vegas writer, scholar, and curator of exhibitions like the Barrick’s Seeing/Seen as well as the popular Obsidian and Neon: Building Black Life a…

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Barrick x Mendieta 29:05

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In today’s episode we talk to performance artist Yasmina Chavez and Aluminati metal caster Micah Haji-Sheikh about the legendary late Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta. Chavez and Haji-Sheikh both took part in a sequence of Mendieta-themed activities at the Barrick Museum in mid-2022. Why is an artist who died in 1985 still such an inspirational p…

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Making a Monument 28:50

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In this episode we talk about the importance of environmental mindfulness with two curators from Spirit of the Land, an exhibition that celebrated the East Mojave landscape around the sacred mountain known as Avi Kwa Ame. Spirit of the Land was on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art from March 25 to July 23, 2022. Kim Garrison Means and Mika…

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Meet the Barrick 27:06

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You may have visited the Barrick Museum before but have you met our team? In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves. Find out what it's like to work in an academic art museum, hear about our strangest phone calls, and discover who on staff is the office prankster. Interviewer: Dan Hernandez Interviewees: Chloe Bernardo, Paige Bockman, Laure…

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Lecture: DeAnna Beachley - The New Deal and Minorities

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Lecture: DeAnna Beachley - The New Deal and MinoritiesBy Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Content Lecture: Drs. Green and Beachley (10/28/09)

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Click here to listen to an audio of the lecture delivered by Drs. Green and Beachley during the October 28, 2009 session (Session II).By Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Lecture: Michael Green — "Nevada during the American Revolution"

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Click here to access Dr. Michael Green's lecture titled "Nevada during the American Revolution."By Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Lecture: Dr. Michael Green — "Seven Years War"

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Lecture: Dr. Michael Green — Seven Years WarBy Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Teaching Students: "What Are Primary Sources?"

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I recommend "If Pictures Could Talk, If Walls Could Whisper: Revolutionary Practices that Engage Students in History," a slideshow presentation delivered by Delise Sanders at the National Council for History Education Conference in 2008. The conference slides introduce teachers to methods for helping students develop an understanding of an apprecia…

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Listening to the Voices: Using a Child's Perspective to Teach the American Civil War to Adolescents (Delise Sanders)

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I recommend this slideshow presentation delivered by Delise Sanders at the National Council for History Education Conference in 2008. The conference slides overview information of interest to adolescent learners and include suggestions for integrating Civil War content into classroom activities.By Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Lecture: Dr. DeAnna Beachley — "Mercantilism and the Navigation System"

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Lecture: Dr. DeAnna Beachley — Mercantilism and the Navigation SystemBy Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Lecture: Dr. DeAnna Beachley—"Bacon's Rebellion"

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Lecture: Dr. DeAnna Beachley — Bacon's RebellionBy Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Lecture: Dr. Michael Green — "English Issues"

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Lecture: Dr. Michael Green — English IssuesBy Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Session II Class Slides

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Click here for the session slides.By Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Heelotia

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I highly recommend the Heelotia simulation marketed by Stanford's Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education. Through the simulation, students experience what it may be like to experience a different culture for the first time. They do so by learning a fictitious culture, acting it out, and sending ambassadors between the two cultures. T…

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"Crossing the Atlantic" Simulation

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The "Crossing the Atlantic" simulation was originally conceived by Dr. Jennifer Ponder. Using her work, Dr. Christy Keeler prepared the lesson plan and slides available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/SSM/Materials/CrossingtheAtlantic/Crossing_the_Atlantic.html. The online lesson plan and that delivered in class vary slightly. The in-class version…

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Session I Class Slides (Including Mayflower Videos)

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Class Session I Slides Click here for the session slides. Additionally, download the supporting videos for the "Crossing the Atlantic—Mayflower Version" activity (see below). Ocean Sounds compiled by Heather Rampton Plymouth compiled by Christy Keeler, Ph.D.By Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Welcome to the Podcast

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Introduction to the ModuleBy Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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Video: Introduction to the Library of Commerce Collections

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This video was developed by the Library of Congress to introduce patrons to their resources.By Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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In-Class Activities: 1930s Mime

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During one class session, students chose cards with simple headings related to artistic expression of the 1930s (e.g., mural painters, photojournalists, sculpture artists). After selecting the cards and choosing group members with similar interests, they turned over their cards to learn their assignments. Below is a video of a group given the follo…