Huskie Conversation Cafe Podcast

Once again, Social Justice Education is having conversations that matter about the Northern Illinois University (NIU) 2021 Common Read Experience Book, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah! This 3rd season of the Huskie Conversation Café Podcast will explore the connections between Trevor Noah’s lived experiences and the lived experiences of someone attending NIU in 2021. Over the course of seven episodes, we will discuss the themes of the book with a guest and break down what the listener can do to be a better, more engaged, and inclusive member of the Huskie Community. The Huskie Conversation Café podcast is designed, produced and hosted by Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) staff. Our objective is to adapt conversations around social justice-themed books and content into an online format, with opportunity for students, faculty and staff to listen and learn from guest experts, and sometimes, the authors themselves. Listeners will gain familiarity and understanding with

Huskie Conversation Cafe Podcast is a education podcast hosted by NIU ADEI, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  HSI Reflections What We Learned From Students

  Sep 9, 202521 min

  This episode invites students, faculty, and staff to explore the major insights gathered from our 2024–25 campus pláticas (conversations). Listeners will learn about the methodology, shared experiences, emerging themes, and opportunities to shape future initiatives that reflect our campus community’s needs and aspirations. Music: Many thanks to idokay for the use of his music as the intro and outro of this podcast. Life's Journey Begins by idokay Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

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  Serving with Purpose: Navigating Servingness & the HSI Designation in Higher Ed

  Jan 13, 202532 min

  In this powerful season opener, join your host, Ana Velazquez, with Marla Franco, Ph.D., Karla Silva, Ph.D. and Jared Lujan, Ph.D., as they unpack the critical concept of servingness in higher education and its connection to the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. They explore how institutions can embrace this designation to better support Hispanic and underrepresented student populations, create more inclusive campuses, and ensure equitable opportunities for all. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how servingness goes beyond a label and becomes a commitment to transformative change in higher education. Stay engaged: Mention of Gina Ann Garcia, Ph.D.: https://www.ginaanngarcia.com/ Becoming Hispanic-Serving Institutions Transforming Hispanic-Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice See more of Dr. Franco here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marla-franco See more of Dr. Silva here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-silva-phd-b110b958 See more of Dr. Lujan here: https://www.jarettlujan.com/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarett-lujan-ph-d-a1043b7b Music: Many thanks to idokay for the use of his music as the intro and outro of this podcast. Life's Journey Begins by idokay Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

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  Season 5, Episode 1 HSI Podcast Trailer

  Jan 9, 20251 minS5

  In the season 5 premiere, join your host, Ana Velazquez, with Marla Franco, Ph.D., Karla Silva, Ph.D. and Jared Lujan, Ph.D., as they explore the intersection of servingness and the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation in higher education. They discuss how colleges and universities can leverage the HSI designation to better serve Hispanic and underrepresented communities, foster inclusivity, and create meaningful change. This episode sets the stage for a deeper conversation about equity, access, and the role of higher education in supporting diverse student populations. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! Music: Many thanks to idokay for the use of his music as the intro and outro of this podcast. Lifes Journey Begins by idokay Link: https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/lifes-journey-begins/115839

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  Season 4, Episode 1: Exploring the legacy of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable feat. Courtney Joseph, Ph. D.

  Jan 31, 202258 min

  This week on the Huskie Conversation Café Podcast, we present a recorded lecture on the legacy of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable featuring Dr. Courtney Joseph. This lecture, recorded in October of 2021, brought the NIU community together to discuss the importance of oral history and storytelling in research and preserving the legacy of important historical figures such as Jean Baptiste Point du Sable who might otherwise be forgotten in the common practice of whitewashing history. Dr. Joseph provides some history of du Sable’s life before diving deep into her work. The episode concludes with a Q&A with Dr. Joseph and a call to action: visit the newly dedicated du Sable Hall on the NIU Campus! Continue Engaging! Find Dr. Joseph’s oral histories project here: https://hamoc.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/joseph-oral-histories Check out the Haitian American Museum of Chicago here: https://hamoc.org/ See more of Dr. Joseph here: https://www.courtneypjoseph.com/ Find other programming from Academic Diversity Equity, and Inclusion here: https://calendar.niu.edu/department/academic_diversity_equity_and_inclusion Music: Many thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the use of his music as the intro and outro of this podcast. Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  Season 3, Episode 7: Unpacking Policing in Born a Crime and at NIU feat. Officer Andrew Sotomayor

  Oct 4, 202147 min

  This week on the Huskie Conversation Cafe, your host J Pappas (they/them) is joined by NIU Police Department officer Andrew Sotomayor (he/him). J and Andrew discuss ways to challenge bias in police, how a legacy of police brutality creates generational trauma, and alternative models of engagement with civilians that are more aligned with the values of protecting and serving. They reference chapters 13, 17, and 18 in today’s episode. Debrief Questions What are your reactions to Trevor’s experiences with the police in his community? Do you see any parallels between South African and American law enforcement strategies? Why or why not? What alternative models to traditional law enforcement do you think may be successful? In what ways can we make an impact in our local law enforcement against racism, violence, and oppression? Episode Sources https://media.africaportal.org/documents/paper42.pdf Mengistu, Berhanu; Pindur, Wolfgang; and Leibold, Marius (2000) "Crime and Community Policing in South Africa,"African Social Science Review: Vol. 1 : Iss. 1 , Article 2. Available at: https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/assr/vol1/iss1/2 Continue Engaging! Find Andrew and his colleagues here: https://www.niu.edu/publicsafety/index.shtml Find other programming from Academic Diversity Equity, and Inclusion here: https://calendar.niu.edu/department/academic_diversity_equity_and_inclusion Register for a CODE workshop here: https://www.niu.edu/diversity/education-training/code-workshops/index.shtml Music: Many thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the use of his music as the intro and outro of this podcast. Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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