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The Scholar Activist
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11/07/19 • 6 min
UW Tacoma Senior Lecturer Ellen Moore studies how the environment is discussed in the news and the larger world of pop culture. Moore is active on campus with the sustainability committee and is involved with environmental issues in the South Sound.
Puzzles, Puzzles Everywhere!
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05/15/19 • 2 min
UW Tacoma Senior Lecturer Julie Masura discusses her love of puzzles. Masura has a garage full of puzzles that she's completed and attached to the walls.
Grit City Music History
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06/13/19 • 31 min
UW Tacoma Lecturer Kim Davenport takes us on a magical history tour of music in the City of Destiny. Davenport is a professional musician who has written articles and books about different aspects of Tacoma's history, including music. We'll hear some original recordings of Tacoma booster songs which were designed to bring people to the city. Davenport will also discuss different artists who lived in Tacoma as well as famous artists who played here.
Blame Edgar Allan Poe
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04/19/19 • 4 min
Is your yard overrun by English Ivy? If so, you should direct at least some of your ire at Edgar Allan Poe. Late in his life, the famed writer penned a series of landscape tales about what trees and plant species make a yard or a property beautiful.
The Longest Year: Part II
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01/04/21 • 38 min
2020 is over, but many of the issues we faced last year remain with us. In this episode, members of the UW Tacoma community reflect on their 2020. They talk about loss and loneliness but they also tell us about starting a new job, growing a garden, and reconnecting with friends and family.
Congratulating the Class of 2020
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06/12/20 • 21 min
This is a special episode of the podcast. We asked the UW Tacoma community to help us congratulate the class of 2020. A number of faculty, staff and even some parents responded with their messages. Enjoy!
Mindfulness
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07/01/20 • 37 min
UW Tacoma Associate Professor Jane Compson joins us to talk about mindfulness. Compson researches mindfulness and has created a program to help caregivers manage stress. We'll talk about her work and her efforts to incorporate mindfulness into the classroom. Compson will also walk us through a short mindfulness meditation.
2020: The Course
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01/07/21 • 53 min
2020 is over, but the impact of the chaotic, stressful, and challenging year remains. The University of Washington did something unique. Vice Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs Ed Taylor pulled together a course about 2020 that allowed students to analyze the year in real-time. The course was offered in the fall across all three campuses and featured lectures from UW Tacoma faculty. Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success Bonnie Becker participated as did Assistant Professor Sharon Laing, and Professor Carolyn West. In this episode, Becker and Laing talk about the course and how 2020 impacted both their personal and professional lives.
Ashley Walker is Enough
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10/22/20 • 27 min
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss identity, perfectionism, and higher education with UW Tacoma Academic Advisor Ashley Walker. A self-described, "multi-racial mother of two," Walker holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from UW Tacoma. Her success wasn't easy. Walker had to overcome societal expectations and lingering self-doubt to get to where she is today.
Like Mother, Like Son
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06/06/22 • 25 min
In this episode of the podcast we hear from UW Tacoma senior Andre Henderson and his mother Renay Henderson. Andre graduates on June 13 with a degree in social welfare. Andre’s journey has been a difficult, but no matter what he always had the support of his family, including his mother. Renay earned a degree in human resources back in the early 2000’s, while raising three children and working full-time. Andre and Renay discuss their experiences in higher education and why they decided to attend college. Finally, mother and son talk about what it means to them to see each other succeed.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Paw'd Defiance have?
Paw'd Defiance currently has 131 episodes available.
What topics does Paw'd Defiance cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Urban, Society & Culture, Art, College, Courses, Podcasts, City, Current Events, Education and Diversity.
What is the most popular episode on Paw'd Defiance?
The episode title 'Students Helping Students Succeed' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Paw'd Defiance?
The average episode length on Paw'd Defiance is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Paw'd Defiance released?
Episodes of Paw'd Defiance are typically released every 8 days.
When was the first episode of Paw'd Defiance?
The first episode of Paw'd Defiance was released on Apr 2, 2019.
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