the JOYS of voting

What do Engineers do, Anyway?

Hey Privateers! This week we have UNO Alumnus, Aspen Bartholomew, joining us to answer some "burning questions" about the world of engineering. Spoiler Alert: it's more interesting than you think! At least for co-host, Mason. APPLY TO BE AN OL ! [https://neworleans.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0JUZAvCEx5cAkqp] Email your spooky stories to sil@uno.edu [sil@uno.edu]!

Empathy is a Good Thing!

Welcome Privateers to our first interactive podcast! This week we try out some activities to help us understand and connect with our empathy. Grab a pen, a few sheets of paper, and let's channel our emotions.

a blindfold, a sword, and a set of scales

Hey Privateers! On this episode of BrUNO Talkswe dive into what justice means to us. And, not the tween clothing brand. Social justice. Criminal justice. Personal justice. We are joined by podcast regular and number one fan of the pod, Joy Ballard, to give us more insight on the history of justice in America and how it relates to our legal system. So, hit play and let's analyze justice. Language of Appeasement [https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/03/30/colleges-need-language-shift-not-one-you-think-essay]

the JOYS of voting

Are you registered to vote? Today's episode highlights the importance of voting! We are joined by some familiar voices and some new. Jill Israel and Joy Braun, from the League of Women's Voters, sit down with us to talk about how and why YOUR vote matters. GEAUX VOTE [https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/Pages/default.aspx/] CAMPUS VOTE PROJECT [https://www.campusvoteproject.org/] VOTING IN COLLEGE [https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/voting-in-college/] Engaging New Voices & Voters [https://envvnola.weebly.com/] Any voting assistance or additional help can be found in both the Student Government office and the Office of Student Affairs. Both located in the University Center on the second floor. You can also contact Joy Braun at jbraun@sessions-law.com [jbraun@sessions-law.com] and Jill Israel at jisraelnola@gmail.com [jisraelnola@gmail.com]

Suicide Prevention Awareness

Hey Privateers! We sat down with Ryan O'Pry and Monique Zellars from Counseling Services to talk about suicide prevention. As September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we wanted to make space and welcome these conversations to the podcast. UNO Counseling Services offer many great resources for our students. We've linked a few below, to highlight what they have to offer. This conversation may be sensitive to some listeners, and we understand that. If this episode isn't for you, we will see you next week! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] Crisis Text Line [https://www.crisistextline.org/] Via Link [https://vialink.org/] The Trevor Project [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtZH7BRDzARIsAGjbK2a5A0c6oY5J0952l5V2-5-ahZhv98UQFIibzKodMYn1RR6y0Dzb3OkaAlVvEALw_wcB] STAR, Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response [https://star.ngo/] Veterans Crisis Line [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/] Isolated But Not Disconnected w/ UNOCS [https://uno.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlduuqqTwtHdw3OJOV-SHx0cFuKJZcvTTR] UNO Counseling Services Link Tree [https://linktr.ee/unocs]