Last school year, students across the nation took part in on campus protests to bring attention to the Israel-Hamas War. Overwhelmingly, student protesters were demanding that their colleges divest from Israel.

It led to encampments on college greens, large demonstrations and some arrests of both students and faculties.

At some campuses, college administrations have welcomed student demonstrations, and activism. But this school year has brought new policies around protesting.

Today, we hear from student organizers across Connecticut and hear their perspective on these changes, and plans to organize in the future.

GUESTS:
Kate Hidalgo Bellows:Staff Reporter at the Chronicle of Higher Education covering today’s students and campus culture
Dan Barrett:Legal Director of ACLU of Connecticut
Antonia Kambolis: Junior at Trinity College
Batya Kline: Student Organizer at Wesleyan University

<a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/05/01/1198911379/college-protests-for-palestinians-escalate">Last school year, students across the nation took part in on campus protests to bring attention to the Israel-Hamas War.</a> Overwhelmingly, student protesters were demanding that their colleges divest from Israel.
It led to encampments on college greens, large demonstrations and some arrests of both students and faculties.
At some campuses, college administrations have welcomed student demonstrations, and activism. But <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/09/12/new-college-protest-rules/">this school year has brought new policies around protesting.</a>
Today, we hear from student organizers across Connecticut and hear their perspective on these changes, and<a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/08/12/g-s1-15989/campus-protest-students-palestinian-israel-hamas-school-semester"> plans to organize in the future.</a>
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.chronicle.com/author/kate-hidalgo-bellows">Kate Hidalgo Bellows:</a> Staff Reporter at the Chronicle of Higher Education covering today’s students and campus culture</li>
<li><a href="https://www.acluct.org/en/biographies/dan-barrett">Dan Barrett:</a> Legal Director of ACLU of Connecticut</li>
<li>Antonia Kambolis: Junior at Trinity College</li>
<li>Batya Kline: Student Organizer at Wesleyan University</li>
</ul>

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

Where We Live

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

In Connecticut, colleges and universities are rethinking rules around campus protests and activism this academic year

Traditionally, college campuses are epicenters of activity, connection, and engagement. So why are students feeling so isolated?

39% of students have reported feeling lonely. Loneliness remains an ongoing health crisis throughout the nation. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has raised concerns about loneliness, sharing that a lack of connection can increase the risk for premature death.

Today, we take a look at loneliness and isolation in the university setting, and hear how some colleges are working to address it. We also hear from students and learn about how they have addressed loneliness in their lives.

GUESTS:
Nick Pinkerton:Associate Dean of Counseling Services and Wellbeing at Southern Connecticut State University
Alex Kafka:Senior Editor, at The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of the report Overcoming Student Loneliness
Krista Mitchell:Senior at University of Connecticut
Bonnibel Lilith Rampertab: Sophomore at University of Connecticut

Traditionally, college campuses are epicenters of activity, connection, and engagement. So why are students feeling so isolated?
<a href="https://www.gallup.com/education/509231/college-students-experience-high-levels-worry-stress.aspx#:~:text=Bar%20chart.,25">39% of students have reported feeling lonely.</a> Loneliness remains an ongoing health crisis throughout the nation. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has raised concerns about loneliness, <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html">sharing that a lack of connection can increase the risk for premature death.</a>
Today, we take a look at loneliness and isolation in the university setting, and hear how some colleges are working to address it. We also hear from students and learn about how they have addressed loneliness in their lives.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://inside.southernct.edu/counseling/meet-the-staff/nick">Nick Pinkerton:</a> Associate Dean of Counseling Services and Wellbeing at Southern Connecticut State University</li>
<li><a href="https://www.chronicle.com/author/alexander-c-kafka">Alex Kafka:</a> Senior Editor, at The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of the report <a href="https://store.chronicle.com/products/overcoming-student-loneliness">Overcoming Student Loneliness</a></li>
<li><a href="https://creativekrista.com/">Krista Mitchell:</a> Senior at University of Connecticut</li>
<li>Bonnibel Lilith Rampertab: Sophomore at University of Connecticut</li>
</ul>

Addressing student loneliness and isolation on college campuses 

Sy Montgomery is the author of several books on animals, ordinary and extraordinary. Her new book What the Chicken Knows tackles one of the most common birds on the planet, but she argues that chickens are truly exceptional creatures.

Today, Sy joins us for the hour to talk about her new book and her experience owning and raising chickens.

Although chickens have a reputation of being rather unintelligent creatures, they actually have distinct personalities and communities.

Later, we touch on a recent avian flu outbreak that occurred in Texas, and what poultry farmers and chicken owners in our state need to know about it. 

If you have chickens, we want to hear from you this hour.

GUEST:
Sy Montgomery: author of What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird
Indu Upadhyaya: Food Safety Extension Specialist, at UConn Extension College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources.

Sy Montgomery is the author of several books on animals, ordinary and extraordinary. Her new book What the Chicken Knows tackles one of the most common birds on the planet, but she argues that chickens are truly exceptional creatures.
Today, Sy joins us for the hour to talk about her new book and her experience owning and raising chickens.
Although chickens have a reputation of being rather unintelligent creatures, they actually have distinct personalities and communities.
Later, we touch on a recent <a href="https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/ct-farms-rebound-season-weather-flood-frost-smoke-19569394.php">avian flu outbreak that occurred in Texas, and what poultry farmers and chicken owners in our state need to know about it. </a>
If you have chickens, we want to hear from you this hour.
GUEST:
<ul>
<li>Sy Montgomery: author of <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-the-Chicken-Knows/Sy-Montgomery/9781668047361">What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cahnr.uconn.edu/person/indu-upadhyaya/">Indu Upadhyaya:</a> Food Safety Extension Specialist, at UConn Extension College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources.</li>
</ul>

Author Sy Montgomery takes on a common, yet extraordinary creature: Chickens

This hour, we explore the beverage that helps us start our days, energize our bodies, and connect with friends: coffee.

Coffee has played an unexpected role in Connecticut’s history. It has fueled fights for workers’ rights and social reforms, and even shaped cultures. With the help of a local historian, we move through time; from the birth of the 'coffee house' to the rise in popularity of the coffee date.

And later, we talk to local roasters and business owners about how they bring fresh and unique perspectives to the centuries-old coffee industry.

GUESTS:
Karen Li Miller: Research Historian, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
J. René Martinez: Owner of J. René Coffee Roasters in West Hartford
Tiera Aighewi: Owner of Black By Demand Specialty Coffee in Norwalk

This hour, we explore the beverage that helps us start our days, energize our bodies, and connect with friends: coffee.
Coffee has played an unexpected role in Connecticut’s history. It has fueled fights for workers’ rights and social reforms, and even shaped cultures. With the help of a local historian, we move through time; from the birth of the 'coffee house' to the rise in popularity of the coffee date.
And later, we talk to local roasters and business owners about how they bring fresh and unique perspectives to the centuries-old coffee industry.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Karen Li Miller: Research Historian, <a href="https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/">Connecticut Museum of Culture and History</a></li>
<li>J. René Martinez: Owner of <a href="https://www.jrenecoffee.com/">J. René Coffee Roasters</a> in West Hartford</li>
<li>Tiera Aighewi: Owner of <a href="https://www.blackbydemand.biz/">Black By Demand Specialty Coffee</a> in Norwalk</li>
</ul>

In Connecticut, colleges and universities are rethinking rules around campus protests and activism this academic year

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