2009-11-17T22:10:52Z Podcasts from the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2009, smorioka 2009-11-17T22:10:52Z 2009-11-17T21:05:00Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.53949 2009-11-17T21:05:00Z

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smorioka web page smorioka@umich.edu Alumni Interview In 2008, Bill Heenan, '76, traveled to Sana'a, Yemen, to gain professional experience at an English language institute. The trip presented many unusual opportunities and situations. When the institute’s director became sick, Heenan suddenly found himself running the institute. And then the security situation deteriorated with terrorist attacks in the country, including the bombing of the US Embassy. Heenan decided to keep his commitment and stay in the country. He provides us with a glimpse into this little-known area of the world. 118784 2009-10-27T14:14:48Z 2009-10-27T13:49:24Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.53491 2009-10-27T13:49:24Z

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bwhites web page bwhites@umich.edu Alumni Interview You may be familiar with the music of Steven Ball, '00, MMUS'03, AMusD'08, even if you don't realize it. This is strange when you consider that he performs on massive instruments. One is the carillon in Burton Tower, which consists of 55 bells with a combined weight of 43 tons. The other is the Barton organ at the Michigan Theater, where part of his job is to accompany silent films. Learn about Ball's unique and musical life in our latest podcast. Extra links: Steven Ball, www.stevenball.com; Stearns Collection, www.music.umich.edu/research/stearns_collection/index.htm. 18722072 2009-07-21T14:16:56Z 2009-07-17T17:28:35Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.51567 2009-07-17T17:28:35Z

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smorioka web page smorioka@umich.edu Alumni Interview After Bo Parfet got his MBA from Michigan in 2000, he immediately went to work on Wall Street as an investment banker. The job left him little time to train for mountain climbing, an interest he had pursued for years. He learned just how ill-prepared he was as he scaled Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa, in 2003. But rather than dissuade him, the climb changed him. Since then, he has scaled each of the seven summits--the tallest mountain on each continent. He shares his stories of climbing in his book "Die Trying" and in an interview here. Bo Parfet continues to climb and to lecture around the country about his experiences. You can learn more online at www.boparfet.com. 13352960 2009-06-16T16:38:13Z 2009-06-16T16:34:05Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.51125 2009-06-16T16:34:05Z

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bwhites web page bwhites@umich.edu Alumni Interview Michigan alumnus Bobby Scales realized a dream this season. After playing 10 seasons in baseball's minor leagues, he was called up to play infield for the Chicago Cubs. His season got off to a great start, but he was sent down to the minors before being called up again the next day. And shortly after this interview, he was sent to the minors again. No wonder his story has been compared to a Hollywood movie. But despite the changes, one thing remains: his dedication to the game of baseball. In this interview, he talks about his long time in the minor leagues, his reaction to being a major leaguer and his love of U-M. 15443027 2009-05-19T15:28:32Z 2009-05-19T13:08:03Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.50695 2009-05-19T13:08:03Z

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bwhites web page bwhites@umich.edu Alumni Interview At the end of May, two recent U-M graduates will embark on the adventure of a lifetime. They plan to bicycle across America, playing music at nursing homes along the way and relying on the hospitality of strangers for their daily needs. If all goes well, they will raise $50,000 for the Alzheimer's Association in the process. We talked with 2007 U-M graduate Kendal Sparks about the ins and outs of the trip, and about how Alzheimer's affected his own family. 15003648 2009-04-20T19:21:56Z 2009-04-20T19:15:22Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.50240 2009-04-20T19:15:22Z

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djade web page djade@umich.edu Alumni Interview How could a personal trainer change your life? We talk with Lindsay Bogdasarian,'99, a U-M kinesiology graduate and president of the CoachMeFit personal training franchise, about how people are finding success at making fitness a regular part of their lives. We also talk with her about how her dream of helping people has grown since she started the business in her basement in 2001. 16091387 2009-03-27T21:28:52Z 2009-03-27T20:24:55Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.49871 2009-03-27T20:24:55Z

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djade web page djade@umich.edu Career This Chicago Career Event features former UM and NBA basketball player, NBA executive, and ESPN and ABC College Basketball broadcaster Tim McCormick. He speaks on the challenges of reaching beyond adversity to come up with a game plan to achieve career success even in times of economic uncertainty. 43054025 2009-03-27T21:29:06Z 2009-03-27T20:23:26Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.49870 2009-03-27T20:23:26Z

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djade web page djade@umich.edu Career This Chicago Career Event features former UM and NBA basketball player, NBA executive, and ESPN and ABC College Basketball broadcaster Tim McCormick. He speaks on the challenges of reaching beyond adversity to come up with a game plan to achieve career success even in times of economic uncertainty. 49602831 2009-03-23T20:26:08Z 2009-03-23T20:20:52Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.49780 2009-03-23T20:20:52Z

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djade web page djade@umich.edu Alumni Interview Sarah Endline, '94, is the founder and CEO of sweetriot, a New York-based company that makes all-natural chocolate treats. Rather than offer candy in bar form, the company markets small tins of dark chocolate-covered pieces of cacao. Endline also founded the company to emphasize social responsibility. She talks here about being an entrepreneur, the importance of social mission and her movement to "fix the world through chocolate." 11917019 2009-03-09T17:05:22Z 2009-03-09T17:03:31Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.49502 2009-03-09T17:03:31Z

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djade web page djade@umich.edu Family Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents. This session will describe the typical difficulties faced by children and their parents, and offer proven strategies for helping to master these. Presented by Kristen Chapman, M.A. 111532085 2009-03-09T17:02:37Z 2009-03-09T16:55:58Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.49501 2009-03-09T16:55:58Z

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djade web page djade@umich.edu Family Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents. This session will describe the typical difficulties faced by children and their parents, and offer proven strategies for helping to master these. Presented by Kristen Chapman, M.A. 125255532 2009-02-26T20:48:55Z 2009-02-24T21:38:25Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.49284 2009-02-24T21:38:25Z

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jmcrae web page jmcrae@umich.edu Alumni Interview
For 30 years, Hazen Schumacher, '50, MA'51, was producer and host of the radio program "Jazz Revisited." The jazz historian and lecturer produced the show in Ann Arbor, and National Public Radio distributed it across the country. Schumacher also held a number of positions at U-M, including director of broadcasting and media resources, and director of the master's program in telecommunications. His newest book, "A Golden Age of Jazz Revisited 1939-1942: Three Pivotal Years of Musical Entertainment," describes a three-year period when jazz was the popular music around the globe. He talks here about his love of jazz and the influence it's had on his life. Check out other Alumni Association podcasts featuring Hazen Schumacher lecturing on jazz http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/?episodeID=36973]]> 16576742 2009-02-26T20:41:38Z 2009-02-20T17:05:23Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.49216 2009-02-20T17:05:23Z

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djade web page djade@umich.edu Career 38816269 2009-02-26T20:42:09Z 2009-02-20T17:02:08Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.49215 2009-02-20T17:02:08Z

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djade web page djade@umich.edu Career 49566260 2009-02-26T20:42:42Z 2009-02-20T16:59:21Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/aaumpodcasts/6575.49214 2009-02-20T16:59:21Z

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djade web page djade@umich.edu Career Todd Drucker moderates a panel of Michigan grads as they discuss new and innovative ways they use their law degrees. 40044099