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UNLV Police Officers Discuss Safety, Community Outreach, and Campus Inclusivity
Dr. Sammie Scales interviews three officers from UNLV's Police Department (UPD). They discuss their backgrounds and roles, emphasizing community engagement and safety ...
From Transfer Student to Educator: Lisa Marie Tomassetti on Res Life, Community Building, and Self-Care at UNLV
Lisa Marie Tomassetti, the Program Educator for Residential Education at UNLV, discussed her journey from a transfer student to her current role, highlighting her invo...
Ash Quinn Expands UNLV’s Basic Needs Program to Support Thousands of Students
Ash Quinn, coordinator for UNLV's Basic Needs Program, discussed their journey from a UNLV undergraduate to their current role, highlighting their work in housing and ...
Advancing Student Success and Inclusion: A Conversation with UNLV's Dr. Chris Heavey on Academic Excellence, DEI, and Campus Growth
Dr. Chris Heavey, UNLV's Executive Vice President and Provost, discussed his 32-year tenure at the university, emphasizing his role as the chief academic officer. He h...
Building Community: Kyle Broyard on Enhancing Student Housing and Inclusivity at UNLV
Kyle Broyard, the Housing Assignment Coordinator at UNLV, shared his journey from graduating high school at 17 to his current role. He discussed managing room assignme...
Navigating Career Success: AJ Angulo on Preparing Students for the Evolving Job Market
AJ Angulo, a Career and Life Design Specialist at UNLV, discussed his career journey from psychology to career coaching, emphasizing the importance of career readiness...
Empowering Student Athletes: Phillip Haynes III on Development, Balance, and Support Programs at UNLV
Phillip Haynes III, Director of Student Athlete Development at UNLV, shared his journey from playing football at UNLV to working in student athlete development. He hig...
Empowering Diversity: Isabel Herrera-Pedro on Leadership, DEI Initiatives, and Student Engagement at UNLV
Isabel Herrera-Pedro, from UNLV's Student Diversity Programs, discussed her educational journey from Clark High School to Utah Tech University, where she pursued a Cri...
From La Puente to UNLV: Mario Rodriguez on Empowering Students, Overcoming Financial Barriers, and Building Supportive Communities
Mario Rodriguez, Assistant Director for Multicultural and STEM Pipelines at UNLV, shared his journey from La Puente, California, to UNLV, highlighting his financial co...
Empowering First-Generation and Diverse Students: Dr. Harriet Barlow on the Intersection’s Mission and Impact at UNLV
Dr. Harriet Barlow, Executive Director of the Intersection Academic Multicultural Resource Center at UNLV, discussed her 27-year tenure and the center's role in suppor...
From Student Leader to Diversity Advocate: Imani Patterson's Journey and Empowering UNLV's Student Community
Imani Patterson, Senior Assistant Director of Student Diversity Programs at UNLV, shared her journey from being a top student at Valley High School to her current role...
Empowering Students: The Impact of Peer Mentorship at UNLV
In this episode of Let's Talk UNLV, we welcome back Dr. Lauren Gatto, Assistant Director of First Year Experience at UNLV, along with peer mentors Sky and Georgia. The...
Patricia Gatlin, UNLV's Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Dr. Sammie Scales sits down for an in-depth interview with Patricia Gatlin, UNLV's Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
Navigating the First Year: UNLV's FYE Program
Join Dr. Lauren Gatto, assistant director of UNLV's First Year Experience (FYE) Program, as she delves into the journey of incoming students at the university. From o...
Preparing for Campus Life: Housing Insights and Advice for Incoming UNLV Students
In this episode of "Let's Talk UNLV," join us as we dive into the essentials of campus housing with Mr. Tem Sedgwick, the Assistant Director for Residential Life at UN...
From Shower Singer to Opera Star: The Inspirational Journey of Christian Shelton
Join Dr. Scales in an engaging conversation with Christian Shelton, a remarkable voice talent and Las Vegas native, on this episode of Let's Talk UNLV. Discover Christ...
Engineering the Future: Innovations, Opportunities, and Hands-On Learning at UNLV
Join Dr. Sammie Scales as he hosts a captivating conversation with Dr. Rama Venkat, the Dean of Engineering at UNLV. Dr. Venkat shares his inspiring journey from South...
Celebrating Diversity: UNLV's Affinity Graduations
Join Dr. Sammie Scales and special guest Dr. Reyes Luna, Director of Student Diversity Programs at UNLV, as they discuss the origins and significance of UNLV's affinit...
Bridging Cultures: UNLV Global Ambassador Program
Join Dr. Tanya Crabb and Dr. Sammie Scales on Let's Talk UNLV as they dive into the enriching journey of Natalie Chan, a GA from UNLV's Global Education Initiative. Na...
Cultivating Mental Wellness: A Journey of Cultural Understanding and Self-Care
Join Dr. Chia-Liang (Leo) Dai on an enlightening discussion about mental health, cultural sensitivity, and holistic well-being. In this episode of Let's Talk UNLV, Dr....
Inside UNLV's Air Force ROTC Program
Join us as we delve into the world of Air Force ROTC at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Captains Pierre Sutton and Captain Sledge share their personal jour...
Voices of Service: Preserving Veterans' Stories at UNLV
Join us for an enlightening discussion as Angela Baker, a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, shares her journey from serving in the military to becoming a key figure in...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Journey at UNLV
Join hosts Dr. Sammie Scales and Dr. Tanya Crabb as they engage in a candid conversation with special guests Susie Smith, Director of Corporate and Community Relations...
Building a Supportive Campus Community: UNLV's Service Learning and Leadership Programs
Join Dr. Scales and Dr. Crabb as they delve into the impactful work of UNLV's Service Learning and Leadership (SLL) programs with their special guest, Rian Satterwhite...
Navigating College Life: Insights from UNLV Seniors
Join Dr. Scales in this engaging podcast episode as he chats with UNLV seniors Trevor Wolfford and Zion Byrd about their experiences and challenges while navigating co...
Project Wellness: Transforming Lives at UNLV - A Conversation with Jose Llanes
In this episode of Let's Talk UNLV, we sit down with Jose Llanes, the President of Project Wellness at UNLV. Joined by Dr. Scales and Dr. Crabb, they delve into Jose's...
Celebrating Diversity: UNLV's Vibrant MSI Week
Join the dynamic conversation on Let's Talk UNLV host Dr. Tanya Crabb introduces Dr. Sammie Scales as a new co-host, and delve into the rich tapestry of the upcoming M...
Let's Talk: Getting Caught Up with Ailisha, Tanya, and Production Assistant, Wes Knight
Join us for the latest episode of where co-hosts Ailisha Vaughn and Dr. Tanya Crabb, along with production assistant Wes Knight, bring you an engaging discussion on th...
Let's Talk UNLV KUNV with Dr. Ashton Ridley, the General Manager at UNLV-TV & KUNV
Tune in to this special episode of KUNV 91.5 FM as we sit down with Dr. Ashton Ridley, the General Manager at UNLV-TV & KUNV. Join us as we explore Dr. Ridley's remark...
Let's Talk: Breaking the Silence with Las Vegas Aces Foundation Executive Director Danielle Fontenot
In this compelling episode of Let's Talk UNLV, the dynamic and inspiring Danielle Fontenot, Executive Director of the Las Vegas Aces Foundation, takes center stage. Da...