University Of Rochester's Quadcast

In 2016, nearly 45,000 Americans committed suicide. The strongest increase is in the rate for girls aged 10 to 14. Kathleen Baynes, an assistant professor of psychiatry and a psychiatrist at UR Medicine Mental Health & Wellness, Michael Scharf, chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and Cassie Glenn, an assistant professor of psychology and psychiatry and faculty member at the URMC Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, talk about trying to stem the tide.

As Rochester prepares for its 169th Commencement, four graduating students talk about their aspirations for the future and share some of their favorite memories as YellowJackets. From favorite professors to landing the dream job, Class of 2019 members Gillian Gingher, Gabriel Guisado, Beatriz Gil, and Benton Gordon use this memorable milestone to look forward—and look ahead. Meliora!

Higher education is often thought of as the place where students expand their minds and prepare themselves for their lives and careers. That often means freedom of inquiry and freedom of speech. For some, the tenets of the First Amendment are sacrosanct. Others consider free speech at its strongest when we protect more marginalized and vulnerable voices. Dean of students Matt Burns and political science professor David Primo shed light on this growing debate.

From smartphones and social media to online learning and virtual reality, digital technologies are changing the ways we connect with each other and interact with our world. Students on today's college campuses are digital natives and bring with them expectations when it comes to learning and interacting on electronic platforms. Joan Rubin, Jayne Lammers, and Emily Sherwood discuss being educators and being human in the digital age.

If you look at social media, or just simply read, watch, or listen to the news, it’s easy to get the sense that America is more polarized than ever. Three university experts: Joan Saab, David Primo, and Kevin Meuwissen discuss the nature of America's current political and social divide and offer ideas on how higher education might help bridge the widening gap.

Professor of religion and classics Nora Rubel, assistant professor of history Thomas Fleischman, and assistant professor of psychology Laura Elenbaas sit down for an academic and interdisciplinary conversation about how we understand hate and intolerance. Together, they discuss recent incidents of racism and antisemitism and offer insights from their fields.

WRUR is celebrating 70 years of being on the air. Like many college radio stations, the University of Rochester’s station has long been a mainstay on campus and in the wider community. As much a place for learning as it is a spot on the dial that delivers the news, the music, and the events that shape our world, WRUR is an important part of Rochester’s history. Listen to clips from some of the station’s memorable moments, hear from past and present personalities, and join the celebration of seven incredible decades.

Economics factor into almost every part of our professional, social, and personal lives; yet many of us have little understanding how economics shape our world and our places in it. In this episode, we look at economics from a more universal perspective and discuss how understanding the discipline can be as empowering as it is informative. Original theme music "Roots and Wings" by Billy Petito ’18E.

Last spring, the leadership in Arts, Sciences & Engineering introduced a restorative practices initiative to help members of the University community move forward after allegations of sexual misconduct challenged one of its most respected departments and affected the institution as a whole. Led by AS&E dean for diversity Beth Olivares, the initiative includes restorative practices workshops and training by consultants Toni McMurphy and Duke Fisher, as well as important insights from associate professor of anthropology Kristin Doughty, a restorative justice scholar and director of the University of Rochester’s Susan B. Anthony Institute. Beth Olivares, Toni McMurphy, Duke Fisher and Kristin Doughty join us to talk more about restorative practices and what they hope to accomplish with the ongoing initiative.

In July 2018, Donald Hall became the University of Rochester's Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. Responsible for a unit that includes more than 350 faculty members, over 5000 undergraduate students, and over 1,300 graduate students, Hall's leadership will have a significant impact on the University and the College. He sits down to talk about his priorities and his vision for the future.

On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass spoke to the Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester, New York and delivered what has become his iconic speech, “What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?” Listen to faculty, students, and staff read notable passages from the speech and hear thoughts from University experts on the famous abolitionist’s lasting legacy. Music: “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child” performed by Joe Hagen ’19

About 30 million Americans suffer from eating disorders, ranging from anorexia and bulimia to the lesser known binge-eating and restrictive-food-intake disorders. University of Rochester eating disorder specialists Mary Tantillo, a professor of clinical nursing, and Taylor Starr, an assistant professor of pediatrics and director of the Eating Disorder Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital, offer advice on how to spot the warning signs in teens and find the best treatment options. Original theme music Roots and Wings (2017) by Billy Petito ‘18E.

One of the greatest threats to democracy is the idea that it is unassailable. That’s the tagline of Bright Line Watch, a non-partisan initiative that monitors democratic practices in the United States. Quadcast host Sandra Knispel talks with Gretchen Helmke, a University of Rochester professor of political science, and Mitch Sanders, the group's methodologist, about why they are concerned. Original theme music Roots and Wings (2017) by Billy Petito ‘18E. Photo: Anthony Garand

The World Bank’s goal is to end poverty. The Bank is independent and provides loans to countries solely based on need and merit of the project. But that’s theory say political scientist. In reality some powerful multinational corporations are pulling the strings. Quadcast host Sandra Knispel talks with Randy Stone, a University of Rochester professor of political science, about his findings of undue corporate influence at the World Bank.  Original theme music Roots and Wings (2017) by Billy Petito ‘18E.

What’s your dream job? What do you want to be? Every five-year-old has a quick answer or two to this question. But once you are at university it becomes more pressing. The question becomes—how do you land a real job straight out of college? Original theme music Roots and Wings (2017) by Billy Petito ‘18E.

Seasoned admissions professionals from the University of Rochester spill the beans on what you need to do—and what you really, really need to avoid. Quadcast host Sandra Knispel speaks with admission directors Jason Nevinger and Kim Cragg about how to drastically improve your chances of getting into your dream school.

History professor Thomas Fleischman is taking a new approach to research projects. This past fall semester, he and his class teamed up to create a new podcast series called Under the Low Bridge, where they explored and explained the history of the Erie Canal. Along with learning what for many students was a new communications medium, their work also included site visits to the canal and research into its original maps, photos, and architectural illustrations. Original theme music "Roots and Wings" by Billy Petito ’18E.

Students say the atmosphere at Rochester's East High School two years ago was "a hot mess" and disrespect was rampant. That's when the University of Rochester entered into an educational partnership with East High and began working to change the culture in the struggling school threatened by closure. Host Sandra Knispel speaks with members of the East High community to find out how far the school, the students, and the partnership have come since then. Original theme music "Roots and Wings" by Billy Petito ’18E.

Like many institutes of higher learning, the University of Rochester simultaneously shapes its local economy while it creates knowledge, inspires learning, and explores research. In this episode, we look at the many ways this top-tier university influences its community through health care, education, sciences, and the arts.

Former Fed leader Narayana Kocherlakota offers his insights on monetary policy and the need for diversity in economic models. Kocherlakota, now the Lionel W. McKenzie Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester, spoke with Quadcast Host Peter Iglinski about his personal background, his work, and his return to academia. Original theme music "Roots and Wings" by Billy Petito ’18E.