Christian Nix

Blake Wood is the Director of Media Strategy at UIS. He spoke to Community Voices about how his early interests in broadcasting led him to a career working in media. He also shared what it’s like mentoring students and the role social media plays in spreading the word about UIS.

Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement Chuck Schrage sat down with Community Voices contributor Christian Nix to discuss the importance of Alumni Engagement. He talked about his experience playing college football and the life lessons that came with it. He also discussed the role that the Division of Advancement plays at UIS.

Community Voices co-host and editor Bea Bonner sat down with Community Voices Contributor Christian Nix to discuss her career at NPR Illinois. She talked about growing up in the South Side of Chicago and the memories of her childhood. She also discussed some of her favorite moments when interviewing on Community Voices.

General Manager of NPR Illinois Randy Eccles sat down with student Christian Nix to talk about his start in radio broadcasting. He shared how a high school class on radio broadcasting ignited his early interest in the career. He also shared what he finds to be the most rewarding part of working at NPR Illinois.