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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of ‘SEMO Spotlight’ we speak with Samuel Kawadza who has just finished his Junior year as a Communication Disorders Major at SEMO. He is originally from Zimbabwe and in this extended interview, Sam details how he came to the decision to go to SEMO.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Taylor Slavens. Taylor shares fond memories, stories from the Arrow, and words of wisdom for the Freshmen of SEMO.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak to Broadway-bound senior, Miko Hare, and Sara Steffens, the Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance Administrative Assistant. They talked about the Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance's annual 'Senior Send-Off'. The Broadway-Bound Senior Sendoff is a reception and preview performance highlighting individual student talent, set for Saturday, April 18th.]]></description>
    
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    <title>SEMO Spotlight: Fidel Atuo, Ph.D. Shares How Birds Reveal the Health of Southeast Missouri’s Changing Wetlands  </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Associate Professor. Dr. Fidel Atuo, from the Biological and Environmental Sciences Department at Southeast Missouri State University, about his recent conservation research.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Associate Professor. Dr.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with student government candidate Paul Hinkle, who discusses his background, current SGA role, and goals as he campaigns for vice president.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Jenna Brock, a junior majoring in business administration and music, who serves as a Senior Senator for the Harrison College of Business and Computing. She’s running for Student Government Association Treasurer to apply her banking and accounting background to managing student fee funds, which support conferences, research, and campus activities.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Patric Sullivan, the scene shop supervisor at the Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory for Theatre and Dance. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at the technical aspects of theatre production, particularly the inner workings of the campus scene shop.]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Patric Sullivan, the scene…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Professor Dustin Siegel (PH.D.) from the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. The discussion revolved around impactful research on invasive species and the educational opportunities available for students interested in biology.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>SEMO Spotlight: Dr. Seigel Shares Research on Invasive Species and Talks About Opportunities for Students</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Professor Dustin Siegel (PH.D.) from the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. The discussion revolved around impactful research on invasive species and the educational opportunities available for students interested in biology.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Professor Dustin Siegel…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Allie Murphree, a senior advertising major and agency director of SE Creative, a student-run advertising organization.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:29:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Allie Murphree, a senior…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>SEMO Spotlight: Abbie Van Pelt’s Well‑Rounded Path Through Opportunities at SEMO</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Abbie Van Pelt, a junior BFA Musical Theater with two minors. One is in Human Resources and the other is Integrated Marketing and Communications.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:42:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Abbie Van Pelt, a junior BFA Musical Theater with two minors. One is in Human Resources and the other is Integrated Marketing and Communications.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Abbie Van Pelt, a junior BFA…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Ella Tinsley</itunes:author>
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    <title>SEMO Spotlight:  Ivan Bradley And An Inside Look Into The Music Education Major</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Ivan Bradley, a junior majoring in music education.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:56:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Ivan Bradley, a junior majoring in music education.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Ivan Bradley, a junior…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Ella Tinsley</itunes:author>
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    <title>SEMO Spotlight: Celebrating 34 years of SEMO’s Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Marge Phillips, a long-time member and past president (as well as several other officer positions) of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. She shared her experiences and insights about the society since joining in 1998 and her retirement from Southeast Missouri State University.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:21:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of SEMO Spotlight we speak with Dr. Abram Book, an assistant…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Leola Poe, a Public Relations (PR) Major at Southeast Missouri State University who details her future ambitions to use PR and marketing to uplift Black-owned businesses, support community nonprofits, and amplify underrepresented voices through purposeful and professional storytelling.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Leola Poe, a Public Relations…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Ella Tinsley</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Dr. Jonathan Nauser, who provides details on the many facets of the Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center, including community involvement, services, and student experiential learning programs.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Dr. Jonathan Nauser, who…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Ella Tinsley</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:59:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Laura Schumpert, an instructor and the Nursing Simulation Coordinator at Southeast Missouri State University.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Laura Schumpert, an…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Ella Tinsley</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:12:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Dane Stausing, the newest…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Ella Tinsley</itunes:author>
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