Buckeye Bucket List: Finishing the Semester Strong

There is so much to do at Ohio State, yet the time students spend here, from Convocation to Commencement, is short. No matter where you are on your Buckeye journey, it’s good to have a bucket list of goals before graduation. On this edition of Doc’s Download: The Podcast Edition, Doc talks with three students who have made a lasting impact on campus and beyond. They are Zarek Ahmed, a Nursing major and member of The Best Damn Band in the Land; Emma Hellenkamp, majoring in Sport Industry and a member of the Ohio State Dance Team; and Kevin Cazarez Lopez, an Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability (EEDS) major and a member of the 119th SPHINX Honorary. Zarek, Emma and Kevin each talk about what is still left on their Buckeye Bucket List to accomplish before graduation, as well as offering words of encouragement to fellow students trying to finish the semester strong. 

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Binge-Worthy Leadership Lessons

What can Ted Lasso and The Bear teach us about empathy, resilience, and leading with heart? In this episode of Doc’s Download, The Podcast Edition, host Dr. Melissa Shivers (Doc) sits down with Dave DeAngelo, Maddox Rickens, and Re’Nesha Weston to explore leadership lessons inspired by these binge-worthy shows. From navigating failure to building trust, and why kindness and authenticity matter more than ever, this conversation blends pop culture with practical wisdom for anyone looking to lead with purpose.

The Power of a Letter: The Story Behind the Monda Student Resource Center

What happens when generosity meets purpose? In this episode of Doc’s Download: The Podcast Edition, host Dr. Melissa Shivers (Doc) sits down with Keith Monda and Veronica Brady—the visionaries behind the Monda Student Resource Center—and Dhalia Brelsford, a student whose life has been impacted by this incredible space. Discover how a simple letter sparked a transformative gift, why meeting students’ basic needs matters and how the Center is helping Buckeyes thrive. This is a story about hope, compassion and the ripple effect of one powerful act.