Best UW Madison Students Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #50: 13 Must Read Books (Spring Break Special RRR) 8:53

7M ago8:53

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Check out the books below: Psychology of money: https://amzn.to/43s2Q6l Private equity playbook: https://amzn.to/3TraYPX Investment 101: https://amzn.to/3Ty3sTp Think and Grow Rich: https://amzn.to/3TrYDuN You were born Rich: https://amzn.to/4cGZBfF The Body Keeps Score: https://amzn.to/499kooQ The Body Book: https://amzn.to/3PAR1VD How Not to Die:…

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Introduction 2:54

12M ago2:54

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Thank you for listening to Spirit & Stone, an audio tour of the historical and geographical heart of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This tour highlights some of this historic campus's rich religious and spiritual heritage. Whether you are a prospective student or a longtime resident of Madison, the following stops will introduce you to some o…

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Alumni Park 3:48

12M ago3:48

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Alumni Park, finished in 2018, sits on the historic site of UW’s YMCA building. Founded in 1881, the YMCA became the center of student social life for decades. It foreshadowed the Memorial Union, which would open in 1928, as a gathering place for students, a hosting site for extracurricular activities, and the social hub of campus. The YMCA itself …

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Helen C. White Building 2:25

12M ago2:25

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The large building in your view was opened in 1971 and carries the name of Helen C. White. It houses a popular student study spot, College Library, and a handful of academic departments, including the English Department. Helen White taught English at UW for forty-eight years, from 1919 to her death in 1967. As mentioned in a previous stop, she was …

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Science Hall 1:43

12M ago1:43

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UW has been a leader in scientific research and teaching for more than a century. The rustic red brick walls of Science Hall are an imposing testament to this legacy. The building was erected in 1887, and has hosted more than a dozen science departments, from agriculture to zoology. As the university grew, Science Hall came to be known for its chie…

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Education Building 1:52

12M ago1:52

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The Education Building, built in 1900 and renovated in 2011, houses UW’s School of Education, routinely ranked as one of the top programs of its type in the country. The School of Education was founded in 1930 and was seen by the university as a direct outgrowth of the Wisconsin Idea, a term first coined in the early twentieth century by UW Preside…

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Muir Woods and North Hall 2:19

12M ago2:19

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Across Observatory Drive there is a small nature preserve named Muir Woods. It stretches down the hill to the shore of Lake Mendota. Muir Woods is named after John Muir, sometimes called the “Father of the National Parks” for his career as a preservationist and co-founder of the Sierra Club. Muir was born in Scotland in 1838 and when 11 years old i…

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Bascom Hall 2:38

12M ago2:38

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You have probably heard of the idea of “academic freedom.” At UW, it has meant that anything that matters to the citizens of the state is worthy of study. Read the plaque to the left of the front door out loud. The plaque symbolizes the seriousness with which the university takes its commitment to the “continual and fearless sifting and winnowing b…

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Birge Hall 2:05

12M ago2:05

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Birge Hall, home of UW’s Department of Botany, was erected in 1910. It took its current name in 1950 in honor of Edward Birge, a prominent zoologist, educator, and two-time president of UW-Madison. Birge was one of the country’s first great experts on lakes. He contributed to Lake Mendota being nicknamed “the most studied lake in the world.” Birge,…

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South Hall and the John 8:32 Plaque 1:57

12M ago1:57

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South Hall, built in 1855, is the second oldest building on campus. It was the original women’s dorm before what is now Chadbourne Hall was built, and it is now home to the administration of the College of Letters and Science. Like all early buildings at the university, South Hall at one time possessed a chapel that was an active part of student li…

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Music Hall 1:54

12M ago1:54

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Looks like a church, doesn’t it? It was built in 1878 and first named Assembly Hall because administrators were eager to have a space to accommodate the entire student body in one place. Today, many high schools wouldn’t be able to fit into its original 800-seat auditorium, but back then UW’s student body hovered around 500. UW’s student population…

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Park Street Bridge 1:46

12M ago1:46

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Stand in the middle of the bridge, facing away from the lake, and look to your right to Chadbourne Hall. Back in 1871, this building was the Female College and women’s dorm. The Female College had been created a few years earlier to separate men and women students, who had been enrolling together since 1863. The UW president who insisted on the sep…

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The Humanities Building 2:18

12M ago2:18

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You’re now standing in the middle of the Humanities Building. Contrary to popular myth, the building was not designed to protect against antiwar student riots. The architectural style is aptly called “Concrete Brutalism.” It looks more like a Soviet-era bunker than a place where history is taught and music recitals are held. The building was part o…

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The University Club 2:43

12M ago2:43

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As you look south to the brick building of the University Club, you’ll see one of the oldest existing social spaces on campus. The building was finished in 1907 and, on the order of university president Charles Van Hise, the club was founded to promote faculty community. It has always had a dining area on the first floor, but originally the more th…

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Calvary Lutheran Chapel, St. Paul’s Catholic Center, and Pres House 3:30

12M ago3:30

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Colleges like Harvard and Yale were founded to train clergy. They grew to become research universities, but they maintained their schools of divinity as part of their original commitments. When UW and other public universities were founded much later, the question of religious instruction was front and center. Would the new state-funded schools hav…

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Library Mall 2:20

12M ago2:20

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On one end of your vision should be the Capitol, the center of state government. On the other end, up the hill, is Bascom Hall, the center of UW’s administration. Although these two buildings are one mile apart, state government and UW have always been closely related. For thousands of years, the Ho-Chunk Nation inhabited the land on which you are …

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22 - Epidemiology, OneHealth, & Veterinary Medicine w/Dr. Tony Goldberg, DVM, PhD 33:31

4y ago33:31

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In this episode, Blake sits down with Dr. Tony Goldberg, DVM, PhD to discuss his journey to veterinary medicine, his perspectives on the veterinarian as an epidemiological entity, and his various research projects throughout his career. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Social Media Facebook: ht…

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21 - Handling Student Debt and Post-Grad Finances w/ Isaiah Douglass, CFP 51:04

4y ago51:04

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In this episode, Blake sits down with Isaiah Douglass, a certified financial planner who works specifically with veterinarians and the host of the Veterinary Success Podcast. They discuss how to effectively handle and look at student debt, finances after graduation, and practice ownership! Isaiah's Links Website - www.vincerewealth.com LinkedIn - h…

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20 - Effective Communication and Transitioning from Business School to Vet Med w/Maggie Jensen 55:36

4y ago55:36

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In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW Madison SVM classmate Maggie Jensen to discuss her transition from an economics degree to vet school and the importance of soft skills and communication to the veterinary profession. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Social Media Facebook: https://…

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19 - Work-Life Balance & The Clinician-Lecturer Life w/ Dr. Liz Jacka, DVM 52:26

4y ago52:26

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In this episode, Blake sits down with private practice clinician and UW-Madison SVM lecturer Dr. Liz Jacka to discuss her journey through vet med and her advice for maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a vet student, an academic, and a clinician alike. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Soc…

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18 - Surviving Zoom University w/ Dane Gallagher, Brittney Moore, and Kate Palmer 55:11

4y ago55:11

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In this episode, Blake sits down with a few former podcast guests to discuss the pros and cons of online vet school and give their best pieces of advice for surviving vet school at Zoom University. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromvetscho…

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17 - Well Being & Getting MotiVETed w/Dr. Quincy Hawley, DVM 1:08:35

4y ago1:08:35

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In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinarian and founder of Get MotiVETed Dr. Quincy Hawley to discuss his journey through veterinary medicine, the inception and mission of his veterinary well-being company Get MotiVETed, and his work in the space of cultural competency with the North Carolina Association of Minority Veterinarians. Black Live…

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16 - Seizing Opportunities and Taking Control of Your Career w/Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM 1:12:26

4y ago1:12:26

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In this episode, Blake sits down with double-boarded veterinary specialist extraordinaire Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM to discuss her journey through veterinary medicine, the myriad of stops that she has made throughout her career, and her advice to veterinary students and professionals alike on seizing opportunities throughout their c…

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15 - The Wild World of Zoo Medicine w/Dr. Christine Molter, DVM, DACZM 1:00:23

4y ago1:00:23

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In this episode, Blake sits down with Houston Zoo staff veterinarian Dr. Christine Molter, DVM, DACZM to discuss her journey through veterinary medicine, how she became a board-certified zoo veterinarian, and what a typical day in her life looks like. Black Live Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Social Medi…

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14 - VETGirl, Social Media, & #WakeUpVetMed w/ Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT 48:45

4y ago48:45

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In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinary emergency specialist and founder and CEO of VETGirl Dr. Justine Lee. They discuss Dr. Lee's journey to veterinary medicine, the creation and growth of VETGirl, and how veterinarians can use social media to their advantage in the modern age. VetGirl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetgirlontherun…

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13 - VOICE, Med School, & Being Your First Patient w/Erika Kwong 1:02:23

4y ago1:02:23

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In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW-Madison SVM student and VOICE chapter president Erika Kwong to discuss her unique journey to veterinary school (which included a stop at medical school), her role in activism in VOICE, and her advice to incoming students as the school year approaches. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesma…

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12 - Forging Your Own Path in Veterinary Medicine w/Dr. Heidi Clark, DVM 56:29

4y ago56:29

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In this episode, Blake sits down with one of his first-year anatomy professors and veterinarian Dr. Heidi Clark to discuss her path to veterinary medicine and her advice for incoming first-year veterinary students. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

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11 - Livin' The ER Tech Life w/Carianne Brei & Colleen Kennedy 54:57

4y ago54:57

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In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW-Madison SVM class of 2023 students and emergency medicine enthusiasts Carianne Brei and Colleen Kennedy to discuss their experiences working in ER clinics, the weird and memorable cases they've seen, and rattlesnakes! Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Michael Botros Cam…

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10 - Vet School vs Med School w/Nivas Muthuraj 44:52

4y ago44:52

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In this episode, Blake sits down with his longtime friend turned medical student Nivas Muthuraj to discuss their first years in their respective professional school programs. Topics covered include this application process, course load, and a typical day in the life of a professional student. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.…

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9 - The Purposeful Vet w/ Dr. Ericka Mendez, DVM 56:43

4y ago56:43

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In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinarian, blogger, and life coach Dr. Ericka Mendez, DVM. They discuss her journey to veterinary medicine, the development and goals of her blog/website "The Purposeful Vet", and the stigma of mental health in the profession and how it can be addressed. The Purposeful Vet Website: https://www.thepurposefulv…

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8 - All Things Clinical Experience 33:35

4+ y ago33:35

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In this episode, Blake recounts his experience working in vet clinics, discusses how to get clinical experience, and compares working in a private practice clinic to working in a teaching hospital! Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ TFVS Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromvetschool Twitter: https://twitter…

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7 - Listener Q&A #1 w/Carianne Brei, Dane Gallagher, Brittney Moore, and Tatiana Noel 54:37

4+ y ago54:37

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In this episode, Blake is joined by colleagues from the UW SVM class of 2023 to answer questions from prospective and future veterinary medical students. TFVS Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromvetschool Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcastBy Blake Root

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6 - Continuing the Conversation on Race and Diversity w/Dr. Avenelle Turner, DVM Diplomate ACVIM 54:51

4+ y ago54:51

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In this episode, Blake sits down with Dr. Avenelle Turner to continue the conversation regarding race and diversity in the veterinary medical profession. BLM Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR3j_LO9kITUIdENRnBQ_1w5bG67nRrMxNsTFW1ZWLzyVtvmJphISSbdtJc# The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/ TFVS Social Media Faceboo…

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5 - Race and Diversity in Veterinary and Pre-Veterinary Programs w/Michael Botros, Leslie Rivers, & Ebonee Walker 1:10:39

4+ y ago1:10:39

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In this episode, Blake sits down with a panel of BIPOC students in veterinary and pre-veterinary programs to discuss how race and diversity are handled at their respective schools and what can be done to improve it. LINKS The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/ Other BLM Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR1nuR7OQJb7…

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4 - Life as a Non-Traditional Vet Student w/Kate Palmer 36:27

4+ y ago36:27

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National Bail Fund Donation Link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bailfunds Other BLM Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR30nE07MdiV6ZEUBIbMQFuauFxXT93uwkx3pfkJG0853x-7NwXe0lkI2hE In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW-Madison class of 2023 student Kate Palmer to discuss life as a non-traditional student in veterina…

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3 - The Road to the DVM-PhD Program w/Eddy Cruz 33:39

4+ y ago33:39

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In this episode, Blake sits down with classmate Eddy Cruz, a DVM-PhD student, to discuss his journey to the program and his decision to pursue the dual degree. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromvetschool Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfvspodcastBy Blake Root

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2 - SAVMA 101 w/Emma Sweet 1:00:06

4+ y ago1:00:06

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In this episode, Blake sits down with UW-Madison SAVMA chapter president to discuss all things SAVMA. Topics discussed include what is SAVMA, benefits of SAVMA membership, and SAVMA executive positions and their roles in a functioning SAVMA chapter.By Blake Root

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1 - What We Learned in our VM1 Year w/Carianne Brei and Dane Gallagher 44:26

4+ y ago44:26

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In the very first episode of Tails From Vet School, Blake sits down with fellow UW-Madison veterinary medical students Carianne Brei and Dane Gallagher to discuss their first year of vet school. They recount a typical day in their lives as vet students, discuss challenges they faced, and give some helpful advice to incoming veterinary medical stude…

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