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Brian Baker joined the Marine Corps at the age of 19 as an Avionics Technician. He served for 21 years as a leader providing mentorship and training for hundreds of marines at an operational tempo. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals, and four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. After retiring from military service, Brian received his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University where he graduated Cum-Laude. His tenacity and drive has led him to managing the operations of two business ventures: the VETX app and Purely CBD. VETX is a social media platform centric to military veterans where a community can share what is meaningful and important. With Purely CBD, Brian is using the naturally holistic qualities of CBD to help those who struggle with pain and anxiety.

David Snow has spoken to many audiences, including ISU’s TRIO Veterans, regarding teamwork in the most extreme environments, persistence, risk management, failure, and moving forward in faith. Growing up in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, David was surrounded by mountains. But it wasn’t until his late 20’s when a challenge came from a coworker to climb Rainier that he began exploring the possibilities of mountaineering. His drive and passion for life transferred to mountain climbing, and quickly he was on the fast track to reaching the Seven Summits. Through many successes and a few failures he was able to reach this seemingly unattainable goal in just 8 short years. David has taken his passion for adventure and channeled it into developing several successful adventure travel businesses. He has a masters degree in Business Administration and has been successful in corporate sales for over 2 decades. His extensive experience in both business and mountaineering bring a unique perspective that is rare among professional speakers. David has inspired audiences and corporations worldwide with his message of persistence and climbing beyond our self-imposed limiting beliefs. Find out more by visiting www.davidgsnow.com

This month, Bengal Tales host Ryan Sargent talks with Cathy Wooton. Cathy is the new Vice President of University Advancement for Idaho State University. Wooton brings 30 years of experience to the table, and shares about her life, vision, and ambition for Idaho State. Originally from Alaska, she enjoys the community and opportunity Pocatello offers.

Dean Jean and Tabatha interview Idaho State Senator, James Ruchti and Dr. Wendy Ruchti about their scholarship to support College of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching students and of their support of education in the state of Idaho.

Daniel Moore joined the ISU Alumni team in the fall of 2022. Dan graduated from Idaho State, first in 2004 with a major in Journalism and English, and then in 2008 in Graphic Arts and Printing. He currently lives in American Falls, where he was involved with community journalism and the newspaper The Power County Press until coming back to ISU in his new role. His new duties includes providing campaign support and donor outreach to help fulfill the mission of ISU and its students.

KISU’s Ricky Colapietro interviews two cast members as well as the director of ISU performing arts upcoming show ‘Cendrillon’. This episode features Dr. Diana Livingston Friedly, Miren Gabiola, and Jessica Moss. They cover the wonderful story of Cendrillon as well as the massive amount of work that went behind putting together this wonderful show. Appropriate for all ages, this is a show you do not want to miss! Click here to get your tickets to this wonderful adaptation of the french opera Cendrillon!

KISU’s Ricky Colapieto interviews Maele Christensen, a student studying medical lab sciences in their senior year. Maele shares what she does within ASISU as a senator and member of the finance committee. They also discuss the upcoming ASISU election, which has a deadline to apply to run for the senate on February 10th.

R. Featherstone (they/them) is a United States' Army veteran who served as a 31B, Military Police Officer, and medically retired in 2010. After struggling with postpartum depression and a difficult birth while on active duty, Featherstone went on to pursue two nurse practitioner programs. They founded Eucalyptus Health in 2020, to offer psychiatric and sexual healthcare via telehealth to teens, parents, and adults in Idaho. They currently serve on the board of the Idaho Sexual Health Professionals, as well as the Advisory Board for Postpartum Support International, which focuses on the mental health of parents. Their passion is at the intersection of gender, mental health, and sexuality.

On the latest episode of Pathways, Emily Jahsman interviews Dr. David Lawrimore, associate professor of English at Idaho State University. Dr. Lawrimore describes his path through academia and what it takes to become a professor in the arts. Join us for sage advice and a look into what research in the English field looks like.

Welcome to our second all-music episode! This time, the focus is on love songs from the 1920s and 30s as we gear up for Valentine's Day.