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Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan

Hosted by LCC Connect · education · EN · 29 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Galaxy Forum takes a look at the creative work in LCC’s classrooms and on campus, and how it connects to the community in terms of citizenship, economics, community building, and helping students achieve their dreams and participate in community life.

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What is Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan about?

Galaxy Forum takes a look at the creative work in LCC’s classrooms and on campus, and how it connects to the community in terms of citizenship, economics, community building, and helping students achieve their dreams and participate in community life.

Who hosts Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan?

Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan is hosted by LCC Connect. The show has published 29 episodes to date.

What has Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Topsy Turvy: Who Shot JFK?" (7 January 2025, 29 minutes), "Topsy Turvy: Navigating the News, Part 2" (10 December 2024, 26 minutes), and "Topsy Turvy: Navigating the News, Part 1" (5 November 2024, 28 minutes).

How often does Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan publish?

Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 29 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan?

Booking probability for Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan?

The strongest fits for Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan are Universities & Colleges. Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan has an education audience.

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LCC Connect hosts Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan, an education show with 29 episodes published.

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  • Episode #30

    Topsy Turvy: Who Shot JFK?

    Jan 7, 202529 minS0

    <p>Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald, LCC’s Information Literacy Librarian, co-host Topsy Turvy, a Galaxy Forum series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. David Siwik joins to talk about...

  • Episode #29

    Topsy Turvy: Navigating the News, Part 2

    Dec 10, 202426 minS0

    <p>Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald, LCC’s Information Literacy Librarian, co-host Topsy Turvy, a Galaxy Forum series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. In part 2 of our conversation with...

  • Episode #28

    Topsy Turvy: Navigating the News, Part 1

    Nov 5, 202428 minS0

    <p>Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald, LCC’s Information Literacy Librarian, co-host Topsy Turvy, a Galaxy Forum series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. With guest Michael Kohon, LCC...

  • Episode #27

    Topsy Turvy: Polling

    Oct 26, 202427 minS0

    <p>This episode delves into the intricate world of polling, exploring how surveys are conducted and their significance in shaping public understanding and decision-making. Co-hosts Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald are...

  • Episode #26

    Topsy Turvy: Conspiracy Thinking

    Oct 1, 202426 minS0

    <p>Co-host Ami Ewald joins Melissa Kaplan for Topsy Turvy, a new GXF series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. With guest Michael Stratton, psychotherapist, this episode explores some...

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  • Episode #25

    Arts, Athletics and Social Justice

    Oct 28, 202341 minS0

    <p>The Eli and Edythe Broad Museum’s interim director and senior curator Steven L. Bridges and LCC alum Charles Moore, an art curator, collector, author and world marathon runner are guests. The Broad’s current exhibit...

  • Episode #24

    Exercise and Music = Improved Academic Performance

    Sep 9, 202327 minS0

    <p>Participating in exercise and in music have both been demonstrated to improve academic performance in all studies. Mari Croze, associate dean in Health and Human Services, Dr. Jon Ten Brink, Music program professor...

  • Episode #23

    Arts Education in Michigan

    Aug 12, 202327 minS0

    <p>Chad Swan-Badgero and Barb Whitney, arts education leaders in Michigan, discuss the state of the arts and education in K12 schools, higher education, and the larger community throughout the state. Swan-Badgero, a...

  • Episode #22

    Learning to Lead in the Arts

    Jul 29, 202328 minS0

    <p>LCC performing arts instructor Lauren Mudry and Everett High School dance director Clara Martinez discuss their passion for teaching, how they as leaders hope to advance the arts in Michigan, and the Michigan Arts...

  • Episode #21

    Creating Spaces to Celebrate Culture

    Apr 8, 202328 minS0

    <p>Musician/community leader Mikeyy Austin has been creating inclusive spaces to build community and celebrate diverse cultures since he was an LCC business student. We talk about his latest efforts with Dr. Toni...

  • Episode #20

    Finding Your Creative Path

    Mar 25, 202327 minS0

    <p>Emmy-winning filmmaker Rudy Valdez started his creative studies in the LCC Theatre Program, not knowing it’d form a foundation for his eventual work in documentaries. After a visit to LCC’s Acting for the Camera...

  • Episode #19

    Mental Health is Human Health: Therapy

    Jan 28, 202327 minS0

    <p>Why do we see increasing rates of mental distress, depression and suicide among teens and young adults? LCC counselor Louise Rabidoux and PAR Rehab therapist Charla Yingling discuss what they observe on campus and in...

  • Episode #18

    Aviation Maintenance Technology

    Dec 3, 202227 minS0

    <p>LCC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program trains the high-demand workers who keep planes operating safely and earn starting salaries averaging $60,000/year. Learn how the program works and its community impact...

  • Episode #17

    Mental Health is Human Health: Transgender Truth

    Nov 19, 202228 minS0

    <p>Every year, Nov. 20th marks Transgender Remembrance Day, a time to honor trans people who’ve been lost and to advocate for a world where they aren’t targets for hate. Trans advocate Layne Ingram and therapist Jess...

  • Episode #16

    Media Literacy

    Oct 15, 202229 minS0

    <p>Media literacy is essential to really understand the information that comes our way, both as consumers and producers. Lansing City Pulse Publisher Berl Schwartz, LCC Information Literacy Lead Librarian Ami Ewald, LCC...

  • Episode #15

    Insuring the Future

    Sep 10, 202228 minS0

    <p>The demand for qualified insurance professionals has skyrocketed in the past decade. Enter LCC, launching the first – and still, only – community college Insurance and Risk Management program of study. Mary Stucko...

  • Episode #14

    Learning Through Serving, Pt. 2

    Aug 20, 202228 minS0

    <p>Imagine the impact of over 50,000 volunteer hours on Lansing area community agencies.. That’s the amount of time to date contributed by LCC’s Human Services practicum students to agencies serving a wide variety of...

  • Episode #13

    Learning Through Serving, Pt. 1

    Aug 13, 202226 minS0

    <p>Imagine the impact of over 50,000 volunteer hours on Lansing area community agencies.. That’s the amount of time to date contributed by LCC’s Human Services practicum students to agencies serving a wide variety of...

  • Episode #12

    Building Community with Community Reads

    Jul 30, 202229 minS0

    <p>Community reads, often called One Book One Community programs, bring people together around a book (or two) and build community by sharing the exploration of different stories and perspectives. The power of these...

  • Episode #11

    Inclusion Takes the Stage

    Jun 25, 202230 minS0

    <p>Some theatre directors are adapting and revising plays to reflect a wide rainbow of gender identities. At the same time, some legislative efforts are successfully narrowing LGBTQIA+ rights. Kevin O’Callaghan, LCC...

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