Dr. Russi Podcast

After 4 months of waiting, Dr. Gary Russi appeared on my WXOU radio show this morning. On the show we discussed a variety of issues including the promises made during his forum, the new medical school, men and women's basketball, and more.

The interview went very well. Dr. Russi and I spoke about returning to the show later this semester or over the summer.

Click Here to listen to a podcast of the interview.


Photo by: Steve Wiseman

Podcast: Russi Watch - 11/30/2009

On today's show Kay Nguyen from The Oakland Post joined me in studio to kick off a new weekly segment called "Russi Watch". Each week Kay and myself will examine promises made at Dr. Russi's forum and follow the progress made on those promises.

An update to today's show, Dr. Russi has been confirmed to appear on my show January 11, 2010 at 11:30am!

Click Here to listen to the podcast.

BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Russi To Appear On The Show In January

Just received word from Oakland University Media Relations that Dr. Russi is CONFIRMED to appear on The Erik Anderson Program on Monday January 11, 2010 at 11:30am!

Tell Your Friends!

Faculty Gather For Dr. Russi Forum

Over 150 members of Oakland University Faculty gathered for an Open Forum with University President Dr. Gary Russi this afternoon. Members of WXOU, The Oakland Post, and myself were in attendance at the meeting.

I was very impressed with today's forum. Tough questions were asked of Dr. Russi. He answered every question openly and honestly in my opinion. Today's appearance was a big step toward changing the "isolated" image that is sometimes associated with Dr. Russi, and another big step in improving the lines of communication between faculty and the President.

Today's forum was a great jumping off point for my future interview with President Russi. I'm told by Oakland University Media Relations that a specific date will be nailed down very soon. We're planning to tentatively have Dr. Russi appear on my radio program at the start of the 2010 Winter Semester in January. More details on that, as they become available.

Campus Editor of The Oakland Post, Kay Nguyen has written a FANTASTIC article covering today's forum. The article also includes links to past stories covered by The Post relating to topics discussed at today's forum.

Click Here to read Kay's article.

Professor David Garfinkle Interview

From today's show: Oakland University Professor David Garfinkle stops by the studio to discuss a group of OU Professors who are organizing a vote of no confidence against University President Dr. Gary Russi. The group is hoping Dr. Russi will step down or be removed from his position. I talk with Professor Garfinkle to find out why.

Click Here to listen to a podcast of the interview.

Click Here to download a copy of the Professor's Bill of Particulars which was discussed during today's interview.

Click Here to download a copy of "The Failure of Leadership At Oakland University" which was also mentioned during today's interview.

I'm hopeful Dr. Russi will appear on my radio show to discuss these accusations made by the professors. I'm told a date for the interview is still being worked on.

A Nice Shoutout!

My thanks to The Oakland Post (www.oaklandpostonline.com) for mentioning this blog in this week's Staff Editorial regarding Dr. Russi.

Russi does seem isolated at times — just ask WXOU General Manager Erik Anderson. He’s been trying to pin Russi down since the beginning of the semester, documenting every step of the way on his Dr. Russi Log (found at www.erikandersonprogram.com). The fruits of Anderson’s labor have yet to grow. But how much time does a president of a university have to spare? And who gets to decide which people deserve his limited time?

Click Here to read the full editorial.

It's Been Awhile

No new news to report. Still waiting for a confirmation on a date and time from Dr. Russi's camp.

Stay Tuned...