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Episode 205 - Squash Success Jan 23, 2019

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We visit a practice session with the Dickinson College men's and women's squash teams as the program marks its fifth season and welcomes a new coach. Also, math professor Jeff Forrester is looking for a certain group in this month's puzzle. Email your guess to thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign explains why she loves sports and tells us what she's looking forward to in 2019.

Episode 204 - The Trial of the Century Nov 15, 2018

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We talk with Dickinson College student Sophie Kivlehan about her involvement in a landmark federal lawsuit over climate change. Also, Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester serves up a breakfast beverage brain buster. (Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag.) And, President Margee Ensign reflects on the importance of civic engagement on campus and beyond.

Episode 203 - Inside Admissions Oct 24, 2018

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We ride along with a Dickinson College admissions staff member on a visit to prospective students. Plus, the dean of admissions offers tips for "finding your fit" at college. Prof. Jeff Forrester has a new brain teaser - it's a real "toss-up." Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. And, President Margee Ensign has a challenge for alumni.

Episode 202 - Iceland Lake Research Sep 20, 2018

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We travel to Iceland with Dickinson College researchers who've earned the title "National Geographic Explorers" while working on a climate change investigation. Plus, we reveal the answer to last season's trivia question that sent you looking for a star athlete with a Carlisle connection. Prof. Jeff Forrester has a new brain teaser for bookworms. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. And President Margee Ensign discusses student-faculty research and the college's recent sustainability accolades.

Episode 201 - Lauren Ashley Smith Aug 16, 2018

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Join us for a conversation with TV comedy writer and Dickinson alumna Lauren Ashley Smith '06. Smith was head writer for "The Rundown with Robin Thede" on BET. She has also written for shows on VH1 and Bravo. Plus, we unveil last season's trivia answer and get a new brain teaser from Prof. Jeff Forrester. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. And President Margee Ensign discusses Dickinson student internships and how alumni are helping make internships happen.

Episode 103 - Chemist & Nanotechnology Pioneer Chad Mirkin '86 May 17, 2018

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We travel to the campus of Northwestern University for a conversation with renowned chemist, nanotechnology pioneer and Dickinson alumnus Chad Mirkin '86. We unveil the answer to last month's brain teaser and Prof. Jeff Forrester serves up a riddle for this month's question. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, we hear what some members of the class of 2018 are doing after Commencement. And, President Margee Ensign discusses the value of a Dickinson degree.

Episode 102 - Geophysics Class Searches for Unmarked Graves Apr 19, 2018

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In this episode, we join Dickinson College students using ground-penetrating radar to search for unmarked grave sites. The project combines science, history and civic engagement. Then, our trivia segment sends you on a treasure hunt for a connection between Dickinson's founder and a U.S. president. Send your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign discusses how alumni can support current Dickinson students.

Episode 101 - Andy MacPhail '76 of the Phillies Mar 14, 2018

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We discuss baseball, leadership and more with Dickinson College alumnus and Philadelphia Phillies President Andy MacPhail. Then, we stretch our minds with a brain teaser from math & computer science professor Jeff Forrester. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign joins us, as she will each episode.

Get to Know The Good Mar 02, 2018

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Listen to "The Good" from Dickinson College. Our monthly podcast shares stories from students, professors, alumni and friends of Dickinson. We'll stretch your mind with a brain teaser, and we'll sit down regularly with Dickinson President Margee Ensign. Subscribe to "The Good" where you get podcasts, and hear what's good at Dickinson.

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