Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Paul J. Adams III

Paul J. Adams III, President & Founder of Providence St. Mel School, Chicago, Illinois instilled a "high academic standard filled with challenging college-prep curriculum" into a school which, by most standards, would not have been expected to excel academically, both because of its location in a tough neighborhood in Chicago, and because of its high percentage of disadvantaged students. He discusses his progress in developing one of the country's premier learning institutions for African American students.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Joellen Zuk

Joellen Zuk, MCC Culinary Arts Instructor discusses the "Season with Sage" cookbook project and how it gave students a chance to hone their culinary skills by developing and testing recipes. The "Season with Sage" cookbook was dedicated to deceased culinary student, Brandon Thomas.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Johnny Rogers

Johnny Rodgers, Founder of the Johnny Rodgers Youth Foundation discusses the endowment scholarship available to Northeast Omaha youth to encourage enrollment into MCC's Applied Technology Programs.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guests: Joellen Zuk and Brian O'Malley

Joellen Zuk and Brian O'Malley, MCC Culinary Arts Instructors discuss how MCC's Institute for the Culinary Arts brings advanced culinary skills to the home cook with the class series "Everyday Extraordinaire." These classes are dsigned for the everyday home cook looking for the next level of extraordinary.

The show features MCC chef and instructor Oystein Solberg prepping and plating meals made with an array of local ingredients. Episodes are filmed in the Metropolitan Utilities District culinary theatre at MCC's Institute for the Culinary Arts. 

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Michelle Rule, Duane Carbullido, Janee Pannkuk 

Michelle Rule, Faculty and Coordinator - HITP; Duane Carbullido, Alegent Creighton Health - Information Technology Director and Janee Pannkuk, Director - HIT Health Consortia discuss what Heath Information Technology is and the different programs offered at MCC.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: John Nabity

John Nabity, MCC Continuing Education Instructor discusses ideas and shares tips to plan and design a successful landscape and garden in the Omaha area.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Dona Marotta

Dona Marotta, MCC Medical Assisting Program Director/Instructor discusses course requirements for MCC's Medical Assisting Program and career opportunities in this rapidly growing profession.

The show features MCC chef and instructor Oystein Solberg prepping and plating meals made with an array of local ingredients. Episodes are filmed in the Metropolitan Utilities District culinary theatre at MCC's Institute for the Culinary Arts. 

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Siobhan Fallon

Siobhan Fallon - author, discusses her collection of stories about life at home when your spouse is deployed. in "You Know When the Men Are Gone" . 

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Melinda Classen and Chris Tarr Disability Support Services Counselors discuss disability services at Metro.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Nikita Harris

Nakita Harris, Ph.D discusses the complexities of gender and obstacles women face today. 

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: David Brown

David Brown President and CEO discusses the Chamber's priorities and educational initiatives.

Host" Kent Pavelka Guest: B.C. Clark, Kris Bockerman

B.C. Clark President and Executive Director of MOWBC and Kris Bockerman Owner of A Fabulous You! discuss MOWBC's endeavors to accelerate the success of women.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Paul J. Adams III

Paul J. Adams III, President & Founder of Providence St. Mel School, Chicago, Illinois instilled a "high academic standard filled with challenging college-prep curriculum" into a school which, by most standards, would not have been expected to excel academically, both because of its location in a tough neighborhood in Chicago, and because of its high percentage of disadvantaged students. He discusses his progress in developing one of the country's premier learning institutions for African American students.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Tara Muir     

Tara Muir, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council discusses the organizations committment to ending or reducing domestic violence.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Matt Martin

Matt Martin, Executive Director Community Bike Project in Omaha, Nebraska discusses bicycling as an alternative mode of transportation.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy, MCC's Bistro Garden Manager discusses extending the growing season.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Joellen Zuk

Joellen Zuk, MCC Culinary Arts Instructor discusses the "Season with Sage" cookbook project and how it gave students a chance to hone their culinary skills by developing and testing recipes. The "Season with Sage" cookbook was dedicated to deceased culinary student, Brandon Thomas.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guest: Johnny Rogers

Johnny Rodgers, Founder of the Johnny Rodgers Youth Foundation discusses the endowment scholarship available to Northeast Omaha youth to encourage enrollment into MCC's Applied Technology Programs.

Host: Kent Pavelka Guests: Joellen Zuk and Brian O'Malley

Joellen Zuk and Brian O'Malley, MCC Culinary Arts Instructors discuss how MCC's Institute for the Culinary Arts brings advanced culinary skills to the home cook with the class series "Everyday Extraordinaire." These classes are dsigned for the everyday home cook looking for the next level of extraordinary.

The show features MCC chef and instructor Oystein Solberg prepping and plating meals made with an array of local ingredients. Episodes are filmed in the Metropolitan Utilities District culinary theatre at MCC's Institute for the Culinary Arts.