Wes and the World

Wesleyan Fries Center for Global Studies

The official podcast of the Fries Center for Global Studies at Wesleyan University. In each episode, we will take the time to highlight one member of the Wes community from whom we can learn a little more about the world around us, both at Wes and beyond. 

Episodes

  1. Oct 1

    Erica Kowsz

    Join us for a sit-down chat with Erica Kowsz, Fellowships Director here at the Fries Center and anthropologist. We talk about archaeology, carrying out research in Norway, and creepy-crawlies. Hosts: Jennifer Collingwood, Amalie Little Guest: Erica Kowsz Editing: Amalie Little Recording Tech: Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret Thank you to Brandon Wilson for the music. Learn more about the Fries Center for Global Studies here.

  2. Sep 1

    Roman Utkin

    Join us for a sit-down chat with Roman Utkin, Associate Professor of Russian, Eastern European, & Eurasian Studies, German Studies, and Feminine, Gender, & Sexuality Studies here at Wes. We talk about the particularities of being a professor, opportunities for local study-away trips, and Berlin.  Hosts: Jennifer Collingwood, Amalie Little Guest: Roman Utkin Editing: Amalie Little Recording Tech: Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret Thank you to Brandon Wilson for the music. Learn more about the Fries Center for Global Studies here.

  3. Jun 1

    Furuzon Atobekova

    Join us for a sit-down chat with Furuzon Atobekova, a junior from Dushanbe. We talk about the many languages she knows, what it's like to be an international student, and Legally Blonde.  Hosts: Jennifer Collingwood, Amalie Little Guest: Furuzon Atobekova Recording Tech: Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret Thank you to Brandon Wilson for the music. Learn more about the Fries Center for Global Studies here.

  • 3 Episodes

About

The official podcast of the Fries Center for Global Studies at Wesleyan University. In each episode, we will take the time to highlight one member of the Wes community from whom we can learn a little more about the world around us, both at Wes and beyond. 

Information

  • Creator
    Wesleyan Fries Center for Global Studies
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wes and the World
  • Show Website
    Wes and the World