S5 Ep. 2: Director of the Museum of Natural History Dr. Beth Leger

S5 Ep. 2: Director of the Museum of Natural History Dr. Beth Leger

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno, President Brian Sandoval speaks with Dr. Beth Leger, a foundation professor and the director of the University’s Museum of Natural History. During the episode, Leger shares her passion for researching desert plants and what inspired her career path as a researcher. She also shares with listeners the importance of starting the state’s first native seed bank and how collecting native seed will benefit generations to come. She also discusses the creation of the Museum of Natural History on campus, which sees thousands of visitors each year.

S5 Ep. 1: Associate Professor of History Linda Curcio-Nagy and Teaching Associate Professor of History Chris von Nagy

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval speaks with Dr. Linda Curcio-Nagy, associate professor of history, and Dr. Chris von Nagy, teaching associate professor of history and head of the University's Shared History Program. Curcio-Nagy discusses her research on the cultural and religious history of colonial Mexico. She also shares her teaching strategies that bring history to life, including classroom games and a student documentary project. von Nagy details his anthropological and archaeological work across Mesoamerica, from Olmec sites in Tabasco to cave art in Guerrero. von Nagy also highlights the 60-year-old Shared History Program and the importance of oral history. Curcio-Nagy and von Nagy also expand on the upcoming summer mini-course to Mexico City, which will immerse students in museums and cultural sites while exploring how history is presented throughout Mexico. Sagebrushers is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms, with new episodes every month.

S4 Ep. 10: College of Liberal Arts Dean Casilde Isabelli and Center for Constitutional Law Executive Director Rick Trachok

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval speaks with Casilde Isabelli, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and Rick Trachok, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Law. They discuss the evolving role of liberal arts education, a new college branding initiative, and the launch of the Center for Constitutional Law, including its speaker series, partnerships and academic programming. The conversation highlights the value of the arts, humanities and social sciences, the College’s history and its future at the University of Nevada, Reno.

S4 Ep. 9: Reynolds School of Journalism Dean Gi Yun and KUNR General Manager Brian Duggan

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval speaks with Dr. Gi Yun, dean of the Reynolds School of Journalism, and Brian Duggan, general manager of KUNR Public Radio. Yun and Duggan discuss the importance of local and global journalism, the role of student journalists, and the evolving media landscape.

S4 Ep. 8: Student Services and ASUN

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval speaks with Heather Speed, vice president of the Division of Student Services, and Carmina Aglubat, president of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN). Speed and Aglubat discuss the importance of finding a community on campus. Aglubat shares different ways to get involved, noting that the University offers more than 250 clubs and organizations.