Providence College Podcast

Susan Esper '91: Leading with Purpose as Chair of Providence College's Board of Trustees V2

Providence College — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:32:32 -0500

As we kick off Women’s History Month, Susan Esper ’91, ’19P, ’22P joins host Bridget E. Anthony ’22, ’23G for a conversation about leadership, service, and the path that brought her back to Friartown as chair of the Board of Trustees.

In this episode, Esper reflects on her experience as a student, the mentors who shaped her, and the professional journey that unfolded after graduation. She shares insight into what the board of trustees does, what it means to serve as chair, and how decisions that impact the college are made.
As the first woman to serve as chair of the board, Esper also speaks about what that milestone means to her, the responsibility and opportunity it carries, and her hopes for the next generation of Friars.

This conversation is about more than titles — it’s about purpose, perspective, and the lasting impact of a Providence College education.

Commencement Weekend 2025

Providence College — Thu, 22 May 2025 09:24:22 -0400

In this podcast, relive the celebrations of Commencement Weekend for the Providence College Class of 2025. This episode features recordings of remarks from speakers including Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. '78, '82G, the college’s president (29:22); commencement speakers Judge Frank Caprio '58, '08Hon. (42:17); and Michael A. Cox '97SCE, '25Hon., Boston's police commissioner (00:41). Also hear from 2024-25 Accinno Award recipient Gizem Zencirci, Ph.D., professor of political science (12:38); Connor Flynn '25, senior class president (38:03); and Samuel Seda '25, a philosophy and humanities double major who is one of eight students graduating with highest rank in the class (19:30).

Matt Maurano ’06, M.Ed. ’16 and Sarah Burke – An Inside Perspective on Applying to PC

Providence College — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:58:02 -0400

Ever wonder what admission counselors do? It’s not one thing, it’s everything they can to help high school students who are interested in applying to Providence College. As PC approaches its popular Fall Open House on October 5, Matt Maurano ’06, M.Ed. ’16 and Sarah Burke from the office of admissions share their insights about the application process, navigating deadlines, keeping up with FAFSA, and what it means to be test-optional.

2024 Commencement Weekend

Providence College — Mon, 20 May 2024 11:43:08 -0400

In this podcast, relive the celebrations of Commencement Weekend for the Providence College Class of 2024 with a selection of remarks and addresses. Speakers include Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., the college’s president; baccalaureate commencement speaker Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D. '24Hon., an author and expert on happiness; and Wanda S. Ingram, Ed.D. ’75, '24Hon., who retired in 2023 as senior associate dean of student academic success. She addressed graduate program and School of Continuing Education graduates. Also hear from 2023-24 Accinno Award recipient Peter Costello, Ph.D., professor of philosophy; Ava Baron '24, senior class president; and Avery Budnik ’24, an elementary/special education major who is one of three top scholars in the senior class.

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Inside the Admissions Process - Owen Bligh '10, '14G

Providence College — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Providence College Dean of Admission Owen Bligh ’10, ’14G pulls back the curtain on the extensive process of recruiting and enrolling students – a virtually year-round enterprise that reached an important milestone this week when PC issued Class of 2028 admission decisions to regular-admission applicants. In this interview, Dean Bligh shares insights about the attributes that PC looks for in prospective students, key indicators of likely success, and the reasons behind growing student interest in what Providence College has to offer.

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A Look Back with Wanda Ingram, Ed.D. '75

Providence College — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:47:59 -0400

During Women's History Month, we revisit our conversation with Wanda Ingram, Ed.D. '75, who will receive an honorary degree at Providence College’s 106th Commencement Exercises in May. Ingram, who retired in 2023 after three decades as academic advisor and undergraduate dean at the college, discusses her experience as a member of Providence College's inaugural class of women — and as one of the few women of color in that group.

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Elizabeth Ward ’15 and Michael Splann ’19 – Insights from the PC Office of Admission

Providence College — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:17:50 -0500

What does test-optional mean for the application review process? How are families navigating financial aid this year? Where should you really make dinner reservations when you visit campus? As students receive notifications of their early admission to Providence College, Assistant Dean of Admission Elizabeth Ward '15 and Senior Admission Counselor Michael Splann '19 share answers to these questions and more about enrolling the class of 2028.

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A Conversation with Ernie D

Providence College — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:53:31 -0500

Friar basketball icon Ernie DiGregorio ’73 discusses his life in basketball and Star with a Broken Heart, the paperback reprint of his 2020 memoir. The stories from that book come to life in his own words during this conversation, with a focus on the book’s primary theme — the relationship among DiGregorio, teammate Marvin Barnes ’74, and Coach Dave Gavitt ’89Hon. As the surviving member of that group, DiGregorio pays heartfelt tribute to Barnes and Gavitt and shares perspectives on teammates and how they become lifelong friends.

To facilitate book sales and distribution, DiGregorio has entered a marketing partnership with the college and Barnes and Noble Book Sellers. Books are available online and at the retail store in Slavin Center. Online orders placed by December 18 can be filled in time for Christmas.

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DiGregorio will also participate in book signings at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence before and during Friar home games on Sunday, December 10 (vs. Brown) and Saturday, December 16 (vs. Sacred Heart), and at the campus bookstore on Friday, December 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Proceeds from book sales after expenses will provide financial support to PC students from Rhode Island, with a preference for those from Providence or North Providence.

Delbanco's Deliberations

Providence College — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:15:44 -0400

The start of the semester is a time to reflect on the question: What is this all about? What are we up to at Providence College and in higher education in general? What do we seek and why? Renowned social critic Andrew Delbanco, keynote speaker at this year’s Academic Convocation, joined the Providence College Podcast to discuss these and other questions.

Andrew Delbanco, Ph.D., is Alexander Hamilton Professor of American Studies at Columbia University and president of the Teagle Foundation, which advocates for education in the liberal arts. He recently delivered the 2022 Jefferson Lecture, considered the highest honor the federal government confers for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities.

A National Humanities Medal winner, Delbanco’s scholarship confronts existential questions posed in classic American literature and lived in the American experience. He studies the forces that, in their convergence, created and continue to create America as we know it: morality, economics, law, race, spirituality, hope, and more. His work bridges past and present, showing the genesis of present realities taken for granted and probing those realities with voices and ideas from the American literary tradition.

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Border Reflections: Unaccompanied Children, Immigration, and Mental Health

Providence College — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sometimes, faculty research mirrors the headlines. Robert Hasson III, assistant professor of social work, studies immigration and mental health. On this episode of the podcast, he reflected on recent visits to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas, including a research trip to evaluate services provided to unaccompanied children. He was joined by his research assistants, Bianca LaBella ’23 and Clara Oliva ’23. They discussed how they benefited from authoring scholarly articles and presenting at national conferences.

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Sean Duggan '93 — The secret of Irish surfing

Providence College — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

With International Surfing Day on June 17, it's the perfect time to learn more about Keep It a Secret, a documentary produced and directed by Sean Duggan '93. The film explores the birth of surfing in Ireland against the backdrop of the Troubles, the decades-long period of conflict along religious lines. Duggan shares the inspiration for the film as a longtime surfer and how he balanced the film production with his day job in advertising.

Watch the film on PBS and on World Channel's YouTube channel.

pbs link: https://www.pbs.org/video/keep-it-a-secret-bpeuui/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2JBhBMtn6c

Friartown Royalty: Lenny Wilkens ’60, ’80Hon. (Re-Broadcast)

Providence College — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

With the start of the NBA Finals last week, we revisit our conversation with basketball legend Lenny Wilkens ’60, ’80Hon. A Hall of Fame player and coach, Wilkens shared stories from his NBA career, his time as a PC student-athlete, and his laudable community service work in his adopted hometown of Seattle. He also discussed his relationships with Providence College icons Joe Mullaney ’65Hon., ’98Hon., Rev. Robert Morris, O.P. '46, and Joe Hassett '77, in addition to Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell and many others who can be counted among the greats of the game.

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Providing Leadership on Beacon Hill - Lauren Jones ’05

Providence College — Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Lauren Jones ’05, the Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, discusses her pathway from PC to a leadership role in Gov. Maura Healey’s cabinet. Secretary Jones shares her insights related to the challenges and opportunities related to addressing workforce shortage challenges in the Commonwealth, and she offers advice for students considering careers in public service.

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2023 Commencement Weekend

Providence College — Mon, 22 May 2023 09:10:56 -0400

In this week’s podcast, we celebrate the Providence College Class of 2023 with a selection of remarks and addresses from a weekend series of events on May 19, 20, and 21. Speakers include Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., the college’s president; baccalaureate commencement speaker Hill Harper '23Hon., a humanitarian, actor, author, and philanthropist; and Sheila Harrity ’87, ’23Hon., a Massachusetts educator – and former National High School Principal of the Year -- who addressed graduate program and School of Continuing Education graduates.

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Catching up with Happiness Expert Laurie Santos, Ph.D. ’21Hon.

Providence College — Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What’s the secret to happiness? Cognitive scientist and Yale professor Laurie Santos, Ph.D. ’21Hon. will tell you it’s no secret — it’s science. Two years after she first visited Providence College, as the Class of 2021 Commencement speaker and an honorary degree recipient, Santos returns to the PC Podcast to share what’s new in the world of well-being studies. She also talks about her favorite happiness-building strategies and lessons learned from her wildly popular podcast, The Happiness Lab.

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Hashim Hassan '23 — Musically inclined

Providence College — Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Music technology and production major Hashim Hassan '23, who was born in New York but grew up in Qatar, began studying violin at the age of five. On the Providence College Podcast, Hassan discusses what inspired his love of the instrument, why he chose to attend Friartown, and his post-graduate ambitions. He also shares recordings from his senior violin recital as well as samples of some original compositions created as part of his major.

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Timothy P. Flanigan, M.D. ’16Hon., ’18G — The humanities and health crises

Providence College — Mon, 01 May 2023 09:02:34 -0400

Timothy P. Flanigan, M.D. '16Hon., '18G, the former chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School, presented this year's Fiondella Lecture. He shared stories from the front lines of the HIV, Ebola, and COVID health crises, describing how the humanities helped him through these challenging experiences.

In 2016, Flanigan received an honorary degree from Providence College for his efforts in public health and service to the Diocese of Providence. In 2018, he completed a graduate degree in theology from PC, which he started while studying to become a deacon.

The Fiondella Lecture was made possible by the generosity of Robert W. Fiondella '64, '16Hon. and Carolyn Fiondella.

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Lifelong learner — Brenda Chapman McGill, Ph.D. '75

Providence College — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Brenda Chapman McGill, Ph.D. '75 shares stories about her experience as one of the first women — and very few women of color — to enroll at Providence College in 1971 as well as her return to the classroom for her doctorate in behavioral sciences, which she completed in 2016. She discussed the administrators that supported Black students when she was a student as well as interracial dating and her subsequent marriage to her husband of more than 40 years, Patrick Joseph McGill '72.

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Friartown Royalty: Lenny Wilkens ’60, ’80Hon.

Providence College — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:14:09 -0400

A conversation with basketball legend Lenny Wilkens ’60, ’80Hon. A Hall of Fame player and coach, Wilkens shared stories from his NBA career, his time as a PC student-athlete, and his laudable community service work in his adopted hometown of Seattle. He also discussed his relationships with Providence College icons Joe Mullaney ’65Hon., ’98Hon., Rev. Robert Morris, O.P. '46, and Joe Hassett '77, in addition to Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell and many others who can be counted among the greats of the game.

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Anna E. Lavoie Memorial Lecture — Brianna Abbott ’17 and Mallary Tenore ’07

Providence College — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

If you missed this year’s Anna E. Levoie Memorial Lecture, catch up on the Providence College Podcast. Hear Brianna Abbott ’17 and Mallary Tenore ’07 discuss science and health communication in the era of COVID-19. Abbott, who majored in chemistry and creative writing, is a health reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Tenore majored in English and Spanish at PC and teaches journalism at the University of Texas at Austin’s Moody College of Communication.

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On the air - Sean Dufresne ’23

Providence College — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sean Dufresne ’23 leads a group of students expanding sports play-by-play opportunities on WDOM radio. A psychology major who is among the first students in PC’s communication minor, Dufresne is working to follow in the footsteps of PC alums such as Doris Burke ’87, ’92G, ’05Hon., Sean McAdam '81, and Cayleigh Griffin '14, who have established successful careers in sports media.

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Kelly Roosa Cohen '00 — Finding a home in real estate

Providence College — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Providence College Podcast, Kelly Roosa Cohen '00 of Cohen Closing & Title describes the evolution of her business from its founding in 2015 to now, with five locations in southern New Hampshire and Maine. She also discusses challenges posed by the current housing market and shares advice for both new homebuyers as well as Friars considering careers in real estate themselves.

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When dreams come true: Abby Mansolillo '21

Providence College — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:54:20 -0400

2022 was a busy year for Abby Mansolillo '21, because she was crowned Miss Rhode Island in May and competed in the Miss America pageant in December — all while attending law school. We discuss what inspired her pageant pursuits, how she reflects on the pageant experience as a women's and gender studies major, and her ambition to become the second female attorney general of Rhode Island.

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Transitions — Danika Bebe '23

Providence College — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:01:24 -0500

Danika Bebe '23, a former head dream coach for the Transitions Program, joins us on the Providence College Podcast to discuss how the pre-orientation program for multicultural and first-generation families helped her grow as both a participant and a student leader. Bebe, who grew up in Tiverton, Rhode Island, is a public and community service studies and global studies double major and business and innovation minor. She is a member of the Honors Program and serves as president of the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs.

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Friar Foundations: Satoya Isophe '24 and Myles Johnson '24

Providence College — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Satoya Isophe '24 and Myles Johnson '24 join us on the podcast to discuss their work as mentors for the Friar Foundations program, which helps to ease the transition from high school to college for a small group of incoming Providence College students. Isophe and Johnson discussed their paths to their majors and minors and the many extracurricular activities they have enjoyed as Friars.

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(Re-Broadcast) Her Honor, Our Guest: Judge Melissa DuBose ’90

Providence College — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:01:44 -0500

As Black History Month draws to a close, revisit our conversation with Judge Melissa DuBose ’90, a product of Providence in every sense.

She grew up in the Mount Hope section of Providence, R.I., before attending Providence College. She taught history in Providence Public Schools before turning to a career in law. She is an associate judge on the Rhode Island District Court, a member of Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Foundation, and a National Alumni Association award recipient. In this episode, DuBose weighs in on important questions like representation in the judiciary, the characteristics of a good judge, and the performance of the Friars men’s basketball team.

Read more about DuBose in Providence College Magazine.

Please note: This episode was recorded before the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. We discuss the vacancy on the court, but not Jackson specifically.

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Rev. Dr. Anderson Clary, Jr. '69 — Faith, love, and basketball

Providence College — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Get to know Rev. Dr. Anderson Clary, Jr. ’69, who was honored last week with Providence College's MLK Vision Award, recognizing people who advance the principles embodied by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We talked with him on the Providence College Podcast about his path from segregated schools in Virginia to playing basketball for coaches Joe Mullaney ’65Hon, ’98Hon. and Dave Gavitt ’89Hon.; his work as the first black high school teacher in Pawtucket, R.I.; and the mentors at Providence College who guided his call to ministry.

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From Friar to Founder - Jon Mason '96

Providence College — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

When competing with the big players in the beverage industry proved to be challenging, Jon Mason '96 pivoted his energy drink company into a lifestyle brand. We chat with this former Friar baseball player and entrepreneur about his journey from his hometown of Norwood, Massachusetts, to the West Coast and back to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, where he now runs SwingJuice. What started as a home-based business with 10 golf-themed t-shirt designs has now grown into a successful brand, partnering with organizations such as MLB and the PGA. Mason shares his experiences attending Providence College, building SwingJuice, and bringing the company to where it is today.

As a special treat for our listeners and members of the Friar family, SwingJuice is offering a 25% discount when you use the code "GoFriars25" at checkout. To support other Friar-owned businesses visit Friars Shop Friars.

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Patricia Smith – Celebrated Poet

Providence College — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Patricia Smith, an award-winning author of eight critically acclaimed books of poetry and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, visited Providence this fall. Smith was the most recent acclaimed guest of the Jane Lunin Perel Poetry and Fiction Series, named for beloved English and creative writing professor emerita. Please enjoy Smith’s spirited presentation and a moving reading of her poetry, with an introduction by professor and poet Chard diNoird.

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From Page to Screen - Paul Tremblay '93

Providence College — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:10:25 -0500

The Providence College podcast caught up with Paul Tremblay ’93 just days after he attended the red-carpet premiere of M. Night Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin, an adaptation of his novel “The Cabin at the End of the World.” Tremblay — who has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book awards — talks about what it’s been like optioning his books, visiting Shyamalan and the actors on set, and writing bestselling novels while sustaining a 25-year career as a math teacher. He also shares how his latest release, “The Pallbearers Club,” includes autobiographical references from his years at PC, such as visits downtown to the old Club Babyhead.

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Marketing and musicals — Catherine Moran '23

Providence College — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:56:20 -0500

Marketing major Catherine Moran '23 discusses how the Chirico Career Center helped her land a summer internship at Trailblaze Marketing in Providence. Moran also shares how a class that she took just because it fit her schedule sparked an appreciation for musical theatre, and why she and three other daughters of her mother's roommates, all members of the Class of 1989, decided to become Friars themselves.

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Royalty and Research - Kathryn Lamontagne, Ph.D. '01, '03G

Providence College — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Curious what it was like to work for the Queen? Historian Kathryn Lamontagne, Ph.D. ’01, ’03G worked in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace and joins the Providence College Podcast to discuss what that means, what it was like to meet the late queen, and her continuing scholarship on Catholic women in Britain.

Lamontagne is a lecturer at Boston University and a member of the Providence College National Alumni Association Council. She has served as president of both PC's South Coast and London alumni clubs and is an associate fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Learn about the history and future of the British monarchy (among other topics) in this royally interesting episode of the Providence College Podcast.

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MLK Scholars: Emily Kim '26 and Justin Andries '23

Providence College — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, get to know two recipients of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship, Emily Kim '26 and Justin Andries '23. Kim, an undeclared student in the Honors Program, describes her work on the MLK Convocation Committee. Andries, who designed his own individualized major in global health equity, discusses his research on fruit fly and ant metabolism with James Waters, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, as well as the way his semester abroad with Civ in London has impacted his graduate school plans.

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Political Division, Then and Now: Darra Mulderry, Ph.D.

Providence College — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Given the country’s current hostile political climate, it can feel like American politics is polarized to a historic degree. This week, the Providence College Podcast asks Darra Mulderry, Ph.D. — a scholar of political and intellectual history — about the history of political division in the United States. How do our times stack up compared to the years preceding the Civil War, the tumultuous Vietnam years, or other periods of intense division? What is different in our politics now compared to then? What can political leaders and voters learn from history about political conflict and reconciliation?

Mulderry is director of national and international fellowships and scholarships and associate director of the Center for Engaged Learning. She is also a visiting professor in the Department of History.

NOTE: this episode was recorded before the convening of the 118th Congress and lengthy process to elect a speaker of the House of Representatives.

Mulderry mentions Jeffrey L. Pasley’s The Tyranny of Printers, a historical monograph on newspapers in the early republic, available from the University of Virginia Press as well as Providence College’s Phillips Memorial Library.

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Civ in London – Stephanie Boeninger, Ph.D. & Margaret Manchester, Ph.D. ’83G (Rebroadcast)

Providence College — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Prepare for the new year by revisiting on our most popular episodes of the Providence College Podcast in 2022: our conversation with the faculty directors of the Civ in London Program, Stephanie Boeninger, Ph.D., associate professor of English, and Margaret Manchester, Ph.D. ’83G, associate professor of history. The study abroad program for second-semester sophomores continues this spring with two new faculty-in-residence: Elizabeth Bridgham, Ph.D., and Robert Stretter, Ph.D., both associate professors of English.

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Homilies of the Season

Providence College — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:33:18 -0500

In this special edition of the Providence College podcast, we present a compilation of weekly homilies offered by our Dominican fathers during Advent, concluding with a Christmas homily from Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G, the college’s president. Also sharing reflections on the Gospels are Rev. Justin Brophy, O.P.; Rev. Jordan Zajac, O.P. ’04; Rev, Augustine Reisenauer, O.P.; and Rev. James Quigley, O.P. ’60.

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Megan O’Rourke and Michael Splann ’19 - Enrolling the Class of 2027

Providence College — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:45:54 -0500

As students receive notifications of their early admission to Providence College, Megan O’Rourke, associate dean of admission, and her colleague, admission counselor Michael Splann ’19, join the podcast to share insights into today’s college search process. We talk about parent involvement and support, lessons learned during COVID, higher-ed return on investment, and the difference between regular decision and early decision II applications — both due to PC on January 15, 2023. O'Rourke and Splann also talk about reading applications — and the one essay question that reveals some creative and musical answers. (Spoiler alert: Applicants pick their personal theme songs!)

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2022 Lessons and Carols

Providence College — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:18:30 -0500

If you missed Lessons and Carols, Providence College’s signature Advent celebration, you’re in luck. Listen to the podcast of the event, which featured performances by the combined choirs of Providence College.

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Quincy Bevely, Ph.D. and Nick Longo, Ph.D. '96: Civil discourse in the classroom and beyond

Providence College — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

For years, Quincy Bevely, Ph.D., assistant vice president for institutional diversity, and Nick Longo, Ph.D. '96, professor of global studies and public and community service studies, have taught the Dialogue, Inclusion, Democracy course together, teaching students across academic disciplines to solve public problems through dialogue and deliberation. Now, with the help of a $250,000 grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, they are helping faculty, staff, and students embed these techniques in other classes, on campus, and in their student organizations.

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Andres Heredia-Belliard '23 - Newman Civic Fellow

Providence College — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Andres Heredia-Belliard '23, this year's Newman Civic Fellow, joined us to discuss his community workstudy with Providence middle school students, his internships in Washington, D.C., and how financial aid made his Providence College experience possible.

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Benefits of Gratitude

Providence College — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

For this special bonus episode of the podcast, we wanted to feature a conversation on gratitude, presented by the Office of Human Resources. Three faculty members discussed what gratitude means to them and what it can do for all of us and our wellbeing. Rev. David Orique, O.P., assistant professor of history, led the presentation, followed by Matthew Ericksen, Ph.D., professor of management, and Patricia McLaughlin, J.D. '84, who has taught general law in the School of Continuing Education for more than 20 years.

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Stephen J. Caldeira ’81 - Impacts of Giving

Providence College — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:05:31 -0500

Steve Caldeira ’81, member of the PC National Board of Overseers and chair of The Fund for Providence College, discusses how his experiences at PC helped him navigate a successful career in Washington, D.C., and motivated him to stay engaged with PC. In addition, Caldeira discusses upcoming opportunities to support PC students, including #GivingTuesday.

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Walking for a Cause - Doug Kingsley '16

Providence College — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Doug Kingsley ’16 walked from the New York – Massachusetts border to the Atlantic Ocean during a 12-day October stretch to raise awareness about first responder suicide and mental health issues, while also raising funds to support an organization called Blue HELP. A Campus Ministry leader and ROTC cadet during his student days, Doug currently serves as a police officer in Sherborn, Massachusetts, and as an officer in the Rhode Island National Guard. In this interview, he discusses his commitment to service and those in his family and at PC who have helped to inspire it.

Read more about his October initiative, Massachusetts Cop Walk. To get a sense of the experience, which brought out enthusiastic supporters in towns all across the state, you can visit the Facebook and/or Instagram pages Doug used to chronicle it.

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Chris Bresnahan '23 — Faith-based research

Providence College — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Our conversations with Father Smith fellows continue on the Providence College Podcast this week with Chris Bresnahan '23, a biology and theology double major who traveled to the Philippines this summer to continue research on an affordable, shelf stable vaccine alternative with Rev. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P. '20G. Bresnahan also discusses why he chose to major in theology and his work as an RCIA student minister.

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Liz Duffy '23 - Formed by Providence

Providence College — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The experiences that Liz Duffy '23 enjoyed during her first few days on Providence College's campus convinced her that Friartown was the right place for her. Then, through Campus Ministry and her coursework, she got to know Dominican friars who reinvigorated her faith life as well. On the Providence College Podcast, Duffy discusses how the impact of these encounters, which led her to major in theology and humanities. She also described her work as a Father Smith Fellow for Service and Study Abroad last summer with Dominicans for Justice and Peace, a delegation to the United Nations Human Rights Council based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Theodore Josiha Haig, J.D., Ed.D. '70 — Global educator

Providence College — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Theodore Josiha Haig has had a long career in education both domestically and abroad, and it all started in Providence. As a student, he served as the first president of what was then known as the Afro-American Society, and he was the first director of PC's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. On the Providence College Podcast, he details his journey from teaching high school math in Providence to superintendent of schools in Connecticut and New Jersey to leading educational reform for the government of Qatar. Haig, who grew up in the Bronx, also shares how his trips to more than 78 countries have informed his current passion for writing novels. He published his sixth book, Baldwin Village, in September.

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Katie Wood '04: Gratitude and Growth

Providence College — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

It only takes five minutes to start your day right. That's the lesson that Katie (Keefe) Wood '04 has been teaching to children ages 5 to 15 through her journal for kids, A Simple Seed of Growth, Gratitude & Giggles. The elementary and special education major developed the daily prompts to help her own children thrive during the pandemic. Since the journal was published in the spring, thousands of students have started their days with it, including kids in Uvalde, Texas.

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Writers Write - Alison Espach, MFA ’07

Providence College — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On the heels of the release of her buzzworthy novel, Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance, Alison Espach joins the PC podcast to discuss writing about loss and teaching emerging writers at Providence College. Espach first found success with her debut novel The Adults, a New York Times Editor’s Choice. She has written for McSweeney’s, Vogue, and Outside Magazine among others, and her short story series "In-Depth Market Research Interviews with Dead People" is currently available as an Audible Original.

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Dear Future Friars - Joe Small ’74 and Mal Davis ’81

Providence College — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:47:50 -0400

“Dear Future Friars” is an initiative of Providence College's Archives and Special Collections, part of Phillips Memorial Library. The goal is to collect stories of alumni through video and oral history interviews to save them as part of our campus history. The pilot round is focused on capturing the experiences of Black alumni and other alumni of color. Joining us to talk about the origins and importance of this project are Joe Small ’74 and Mal Davis ’81.

For more information on this project, please call 401-865-2578 or email pcarchives@providence.edu. To register to participate, please fill out the Dear Future Friars interest form.

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"The Reckoning" by Percival Wilde

Providence College — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode features the latest feature of “Wordplay: Theater for the Ear and the Imagination.” “Wordplay” is a series of audio plays from Dominican priest and professor emeritus of theater Rev. Matthew Powell, O.P. Father Powell brings in PC alums as his actors and records at a professional studio close to campus to bring his adaptations and scripts to life. This is the 11th episode in the series and is titled “The Reckoning” by Percival Wilde.

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To Educate Healers - Dr. Kyle McInnis

Providence College — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Kyle McInnis, Ph.D., dean of PC’s new College of Nursing and Health Sciences, joins us to discuss the college’s expansion into these academic areas, the 10-month process that culminated in the Sept. 12 state approval of PC’s nursing program, and the work that remains before the first students begin studies in the new programs next fall.

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Just back from Oxford: Daniel Carrero ’23

Providence College — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Meet Daniel Carrero ’23 from Lawrence, Mass. He’s a philosophy and creative writing double major who just returned from a semester at the University of Oxford in the U.K. where he studied philosophy and literature. Hear about Daniel’s experience at one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, his involvement at Providence College, his forthcoming book of short stories, and his aspirations for life after PC.

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Sara Corben '14 — Ocean State oddities

Providence College — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

During the pandemic, Sara Corben '14 filled her spare time by becoming a tourist in her own backyard. She launched the Weird Island podcast from her home in Pawtucket, with features on unsolved mysteries, conspiracy theories, and strange history unique to the Ocean State. Corben also discussed her career in global brand development at Hasbro.

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Lindsey Arruda '24 — PC strong

Providence College — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

If you've ever seen a "Boston Strong" wristband, you can thank Lindsey Arruda '24, who designed and sold them to raise more than $11,000 for survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing. We talked with her about her recent successes, including her efforts to earn a Congressional Award gold medal, her reign as Miss Fall River, and her decision to major in both biology and music.

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Do You Need an Estate Plan? – Andrea Krupp, Esq.

Providence College — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

As baby boomers retire and the pandemic lingers, attention to estate planning is on the rise for people of all ages. Attorney and planned giving expert Andrea Krupp, Esq. joins the podcast to talk about the benefits of thinking ahead about where and how your assets are distributed. Whether you're considering a philanthropic organization in your plans or not, Krupp, who is the director of planned and estate giving at PC, offers advice on what to consider — and shares why she loves helping people navigate these significant decisions.

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“We Are All Philosophers” — Edmund Dain, Ph.D., professor of philosophy

Providence College — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Edmund “Ed” Dain, Ph.D., is the winner of the 2021-2022 Joseph R. Accinno Teaching Award — Providence College’s highest honor for excellence in undergraduate instruction. Get to know Dain, and it’s clear to see why students love his philosophy and Civ courses. To Dain, philosophy isn’t a subject — it’s a skill. You don’t learn about philosophy; you learn to philosophize.

Learn about Dain’s approach to training philosophers, his background before Providence College, how core courses are anything but a bore, and a little bit of Ludwig Wittgenstein in this week’s episode of the Providence College Podcast.

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A Conversation with Steve Napolillo ’98

Providence College — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Five weeks into his tenure as PC’s athletic director, Steve Napolillo discusses his approach to leadership and team building, and why it is important to “fear complacency.” In a wide-ranging interview, Napolillo shares the good advice his father, Bob, provided when Steve was considering leaving the Pawtucket Red Sox for a job at PC almost 20 years ago; how the changing landscape of college sports represents opportunities as well as challenges; his special bond with his predecessor, Bob Driscoll; and the identity of the NFL star who recently sought out PC basketball coach Ed Cooley on a golf course to declare himself a Friar fan.

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News and Gossip, Is There a Difference? - Andrea McDonnell, Ph.D.

Providence College — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Can the study of pop culture be an academic discipline? Absolutely. And Andrea McDonnell, Ph.D., director of the new Communication Program at Providence College, is a foremost scholar in the area of media discourse and its intersection with gossip, celebrity, gender, and politics. The author of “Celebrity: A History of Fame,” with co-author Susan Douglas, Andrea shares her insights into popular topics in her field, such as the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, COVID’s effect on media consumption, and the blurry distinction between news and gossip.

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Defining True Success - Bobby Fried ’67

Providence College — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby Fried ’67, a successful marketing executive and the best-selling author of “Igniting Your True Purpose and Passion,” shares his insights on a variety of subjects including achieving a balance in life that leads to true success and fulfillment. Other subjects include time management, re-defining our “personal brands” during turbulent times, the vital importance of perseverance, and six decades as an enthusiastic fan of Friar basketball

A cancer survivor himself, Bobby also discusses his newest project, an e-book called “A Cancer Survivor’s Etiquette Guide: How to Act and Communicate with Someone You Know Battling Cancer.” You can access that e-book here.

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Preparing for Difficult Conversations — Nedzer Erilus '03 and Tiffany Gaffney '03, '07G

Providence College — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We're counting down the days until the Class of 2026 arrives in Friartown! During these fleeting weeks of summer, revisit a discussion hosted for families by Nedzer Erilus '03, director of residence life and housing, and Tiffany Gaffney '03, '07G, associate dean of students, on important but challenging conversations to have with college students this summer. Erilus and Gaffney share advice on talking about alcohol use, mental health concerns, and more.

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Brianna Harper ’22 — Renaissance woman

Providence College — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

MLK Vision Award recipient Brianna Harper '22 made the most of her time in Friartown. You could find her onstage with Footprints Gospel Choir; with her fellow cheerleaders, rooting for men’s basketball at the Sweet Sixteen, or in the Science Complex, studying predatory bacteria. In this episode, Harper, a biology major who has presented at national conferences, shares her plans for a career in public health and advice on how to get started in undergraduate research.

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Understanding Hostility Toward Immigrants and Immigrant Political Participation

Providence College — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode of the Providence College Podcast features the most recent episode from Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics, a podcast of the Department of Political Science.

America has often prided itself as a nation of immigrants. Apart from indigenous peoples, Americans generally are descended from someone who came to this country from somewhere else. Despite this history, in recent years, many Americans have shown growing hostility toward immigrants. Politicians like Donald Trump have fueled and capitalized on this hostility in their anti-immigrant rhetoric. Immigrants who engage in political action of some type or hold elective office are particular targets of hostile reactions.

The guests on this episode are Jeff Pugh, Ph.D., associate professor of conflict resolution at the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and Matt Guardino, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at Providence College. They are principal investigators for a major national study: The Immigrant Visibility and Political Activism Research Collaborative, a joint initiative of Providence College and the University of Massachusetts Boston, funded by the Russell Sage Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Their study seeks to understand xenophobic reactions to immigrants – in particular reactions toward those immigrants who engage in political action.

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Myles Forgue '24 — Called to serve

Providence College — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:55:01 -0400

Get to know Myles Forgue '24, the president of PC's chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The marketing and theology major discussed how his internship with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence evolved from developing a marketing plan into managing a team of 10 students. He also described the two locations where he spends most of his time on campus: St. Dominic Chapel and the Slavin Center, where you can often find him studying or behind the bar at McPhail's.

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Ava Dussault '22 - Mindfulness for Children

Providence College — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Ava Dussault ’22 graduated from Providence College this spring with a degree in elementary and special education. A budding expert on mindfulness practices for children, she published her first children’s book, Renee Finds Her Calm: Mindfulness Tools to Focus and Be Present, in December 2021. In Renee Finds Her Calm, Ava draws on her experiences as an education student, student teacher, and children’s yoga instructor to teach tangible practices for achieving calm and focus. Listen as she discusses the book, her authorial process, and her Providence College experience.

Renee Finds Her Calm: Mindfulness Tools to Focus and Be Present is available for purchase on Amazon.

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The Mayor of Friartown - Bob Driscoll '22Hon.

Providence College — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A conversation with retiring Providence College athletic director Bob Driscoll.

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Orientation - Matthew Hicks and Jaclyn Coppinger '23

Providence College — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

New student orientation is right around the corner. Matthew Hicks, director of orientation, transitions, and leadership, and Jaclyn Coppinger ’23, summer orientation coordinator, join the Providence College Podcast to discuss what’s in store for the Class of 2026 at this month’s First Day in Friartown events and August’s fall orientation program.

Got questions about orientation? Reach out to the Office of Orientation, Transitions, and Leadership using the contact information below.

Email: orientation@providence.edu

Phone: 401.865.1085

Web: orientation-transitions-leadership.providence.edu

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Hi-Neighbor! — John H. Smith '13, '15G

Providence College — Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Filmmaker John H. Smith '13, '15G joins us on the Providence College Podcast to discuss his latest project for Rhode Island PBS, Hi-Neighbor! The Story of the Narragansett Brewing Company. The documentary follows the evolution of this iconic Rhode Island brand from its founding by German immigrants to its return to the state's craft brewing scene.

Go to RIPBS to find local air dates and times through Wednesday, June 15. Not nearby? Stream the Hi-Neighbor! documentary on demand.

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2022 Commencement Weekend

Providence College — Mon, 23 May 2022 12:38:29 -0400

eek’s podcast, we celebrate the Providence College Class of 2022 with a selection of remarks and addresses from a weekend series of events on May 21, 21, and 22. Speakers include Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., the college’s president; baccalaureate commencement speaker Val Ackerman '20Hon., the commissioner of the BIG EAST Conference; and the Honorable Maureen McKenna Goldberg ’73, ’09Hon., a Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice who addressed graduate program and School of Continuing Education graduates.

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Natalie Silverstein '91 — Why a Friar gives back

Providence College — Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Natalie Silverstein '91, the author of Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back, was the keynote speaker at the PC Women Light the Way Conference in April, part of the college's celebration of 50 years of women at PC. Hear how her experience at PC impacted her approach to gratitude, service, and philanthropy, and how these values inform the way she lives and the work she does.

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A Friar Family with Maryanne Knott ’76 and Maura Scarboro ’11

Providence College — Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

For Maryanne Knott ’76, vice president of tax for Inspire Brands, and daughter Maura Scarboro ’11, a licensed mental health counselor and board-certified behavior analyst, their connection to Providence College is a family affair. They are among 14 family members who have graduated from PC, a legacy started by Knott’s father, Capt. Robert O. Doherty ’51 of the U.S. Naval Reserves. Although the mother-daughter pair have their alma mater in common, they share how each generation has found its own path to success and discovered a way to support the next generation of Friars in Capt. Doherty’s honor.

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Songs of the Winged Soul — Grace Maffucci '22 and Michael Kregler

Providence College — Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Grace Maffucci ’22 and Michael Kregler, PC’s resident accompanist and faculty member in the Department of Music, entertain and delight in this episode of the Providence College Podcast, performing Latin American poems they set to original music. Maffucci, a music and Spanish major, sings accompanied by Kregler on piano. Between songs, they discuss the art of setting verse to song and studying music at Providence College.

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Christie Miranne '04 — The Family Business

Providence College — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:25:53 -0400

Christie Miranne ’04 was an executive at The Home Shopping Network before she co-founded The Joy Company in 2019 with family members including her mother, the entrepreneur and inventor Joy Mangano. We talk with Miranne, one of the presenters at the Women Light the Way Conference, about lessons she learned from Mangano, a single mother who invented products such as the Miracle Mop, and what it was like to watch the major motion picture Joy, which was inspired by her family’s story.

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Eight Voices: The Arrest and Trial of Jesus

Providence College — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Reflect on the passion of Jesus with the latest episode of Wordplay: Theater for the Ear and the Imagination. Rev. Matthew Powell, O.P., associate professor emeritus of theatre, directed this audio production of Eight Voices: The Arrest and Trial of Jesus, a series of monologues performed by Providence College alumni and instructors in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film.

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PC Women in Political Science - Dr. Kelly Branham Smith '12 & Dr. Laura Bucci '10

Providence College — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:51:03 -0400

Science has had many terrific women students and our women graduates have gone on to distinguished careers in a wide variety of professions. Some have even pleased their political science professors immensely by going on to become political scientists themselves. In recognition of PC’s 50 years of women, this episode of the Department of Political Science's podcast, Beyond Your Newsfeed, is a conversation with two of our relatively recent graduates who have earned doctorates in political science and are now political science teachers and researchers — Dr. Laura Bucci '10, who teaches at Saint Joseph's University, and Dr. Kelly Branham Smith '12 of Stetson University.

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Andrea Keefe ‘03 — How giving back propels PC forward

Providence College — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:49:43 -0400

Andrea (Ricci) Keefe '03, assistant vice president for development at Providence College, joins the podcast to talk about performing with and coaching the PC Dance Team, the impact of fundraising, 50 years of women at PC, and what it was like be in the stands during the Friars March Madness run.

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Dr. Richard Grace '62, '17Hon. — “Refugees: The Humanitarian Crisis After World War II and Similar Crises Since."

Providence College — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:48:23 -0400

Dr. Richard Grace '62, '17Hon., professor of history emeritus, presents “Refugees: The Humanitarian Crisis After World War II and Similar Crises Since." This is the first lecture in a new series, “The War in Ukraine in Historical Context.”

Coming up: Dr. Doug Blum, Dr. Casey Stevens, and Dr. Ruth Ben-Artzi of the Department of Political Science will present “Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and the Paradox of Global Security” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, in Ruane 105.

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Insight and Impact: A Conversation with Joe Small ’74

Providence College — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we share the remarkable life story of Joe Small ’74, a distinguished alum who has had a successful career in software publishing, technology-based education, and – currently – acting, producing, and voice-over work.

A 2022 recipient of Providence College’s Martin Luther King Vision Award, Joe describes life as a Black Providence College student in the early 1970s, and the PC people and experiences that helped define his future.

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Hannah Valente '20 - Friar Representation

Providence College — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Hannah Valente '20 describes her path to becoming a lawyer and the youngest woman certified to be an NBA agent. Valente did a little bit of everything at Providence College, including four years as a manager of the men's basketball team, two trips abroad, two majors, and more. A second-year law student at Elon University, she tells us about her love of writing and sports and her hopes for her future as professional sports agent.

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Her Honor, Our Guest: Judge Melissa DuBose ’90

Providence College — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Judge Melissa DuBose ’90 is a product of Providence in every sense. She grew up in the Mount Hope section of Providence, R.I., before attending Providence College. She taught history in Providence Public Schools before turning to a career in law. She is an associate judge on the Rhode Island District Court, a member of Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Foundation, and a National Alumni Association award recipient. In this episode, DuBose weighs in on important questions like representation in the judiciary, the characteristics of a good judge, and the performance of the Friars men’s basketball team.

Please note: This episode was recorded before the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. We discuss the vacancy on the court, but not Jackson specifically.

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2022 African American Read-In

Providence College — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

As Black History Month winds down, we share the college’s second African-American Read-In. This effort, spearheaded by Stephanie Mireku from the Office of Alumni Relations, is modeled on the National African American Read-in created in 1990 by the National Council of Teachers of English. Members of the Friar community were invited to read excerpts from African American literature, poetry, and songs. Due to the audio nature of a podcast, we removed a dance performance by Sokeo Ross ’20G, which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. Read-in participants include:

ᐧ Dr. Wanda Ingram '75
ᐧ Nedzer Erilus '03
ᐧ Rev. Augustine Reisenauer, O.P.
ᐧ Amie Mbye '18
ᐧ The Honorable Melissa DuBose, Esq. '90
ᐧ Michelle Trieu '14
ᐧ Sokeo Ros '20G
ᐧ Pamela Tremblay
ᐧ Elysia "Missy" Cunnigan '23
ᐧ Adebimpe Dare
ᐧ Footprints Gospel Choir
ᐧ Brianna Harper '22
ᐧ Adetola Abiade '95
ᐧ Ann Manchester-Molak '75

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Dr. Eric Lebel '15 — Fired up about gas stoves

Providence College — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

You may have read recent stories about research by Dr. Eric Lebel '15 in the New York Times, Washington Post, and other national media. He and his colleagues measured the amount of methane and other gases that leak from gas stoves, even when turned off. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss his findings, his doctorate in Earth system science at Stanford, and his biochemistry and music majors at PC.

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Dr. Alyssa Lopez and Angie Pierre ’25 - Black Moviegoing as Empowerment

Providence College — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Two newer members of the Friar family join the PC podcast to talk about how research is central to the Providence College experience. Dr. Alyssa Lopez, who joined the faculty as an assistant professor of history in 2020, and her research assistant, Angie Pierre ’25, share details about their investigation into black film culture in pre-WWII New York City. In preparation for a book Dr. Lopez is developing, the research centers on how Black communities used theaters and cinema to practice and engage in self-determination, equal access to citizenship in the city, and urban modernity in the face of an overwhelmingly exclusionary society.

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Dr. Aishah Scott — Black health during a pandemic

Providence College — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This year's theme for Black History Month is Black health and wellness, so it's a perfect time to talk with Dr. Aishah Scott, a historian of race and medicine jointly appointed to the Black Studies Program and the Department of Health Policy and Management. Scott researches the impact of long-term healthcare disparities on the HIV/AIDS crisis in the Black community; she has expanded her focus to examine how these disparities have fueled the COVID pandemic as well.

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Civ in London - Dr. Stephanie Boeninger & Dr. Margaret Manchester '83G

Providence College — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Civ’s gone to London! Dr. Stephanie Boeninger, associate professor of English, and Dr. Margaret Manchester, associate professor of history, are faculty-in-residence for Providence College’s new Civ in London study abroad program. Civ in London brings lessons from the Development of Western Civilization to life, exposing students to the rich history and cultural heritage of the United Kingdom as well as perspectives of those marginalized in Britain’s industrial and imperial history. Learn what students can expect in the program’s inaugural semester and the professors’ favorite spots around London.

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Follow the program’s blog at prov.ly/civ-london-blog.

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Alex DeMars '22 — Caring for healthcare facilities

Providence College — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The COVID pandemic made us all aware of how critical healthcare facilities are to the overall health of our communities. Alex DeMars '22, a health policy and management major from Brunswick, Maine, got to see this lesson firsthand as a facilities management intern at Maine Medical Center in Portland last summer and while working remotely during the school year. In this episode, DeMars discussed some of his responsibilities and how his HPM courses and two years working for PC's Physical Plant helped prepare him for the role.

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Dr. Wanda Ingram '75 — MLK Convocation

Providence College — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On Martin Luther King Day, reflect with Dr. Wanda Ingram '75, PC's senior associate dean of undergraduate students and freshman and sophomore dean, on her experience as a member of Providence College's inaugural class of women — and as one of the few women of color in that group. As co-chair of the MLK Convocation Committee, she also discussed plans for this year's celebration on Thursday, Jan. 20, featuring Dr. Bernice A. King and Professor Ilyasah Shabazz.

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Blockchain? Bitcoin? NFTs? - Nicholas Espinal '23

Providence College — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:17:02 -0500

This week’s episode of the Providence College Podcast discusses basic terms and principles of cryptocurrency with Nick Espinal ’23, a finance major and philosophy and creative writing double minor who studied cryptocurrency through his internship at EY last summer. Nick believes that “philosophy is everywhere” and discusses the way that Civ and philosophy courses inform his perspective as a finance student and consultant studying cryptocurrency. No background in finance is required to enjoy this lively conversation.

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Gratitude to start the new year — Dr. Laurie Santos '21Hon.

Providence College — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:42:55 -0500

Kick off 2022 with an important reminder from Dr. Laurie Santos '21Hon., the Commencement speaker for the Class of 2021. The Yale University psychology professor and host of the "The Happiness Lab" podcast discussed how gratitude can help us weather the most difficult challenges. If you missed it in May, hear her address now on the Providence College Podcast.

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First-Generation Friars — Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07 (Re-Broadcast)

Providence College — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Spend some time this week with the top episodes of the Providence College Podcast from 2021, including our conversation with siblings Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07, which was recorded for National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8.

The siblings have a lot in common. These PC alums both earned doctorates from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and now they both teach at Ivy League institutions — Abraham at Columbia University and Botelho at Yale. They also were both first-generation college students, meaning they were the first in their family to graduate from college. We talk with Abraham and Botelho about their research, their experiences at PC, and how being first-gen impacts their work in the classroom.

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2021 Lessons and Carols

Providence College — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:59:27 -0500

If you missed Lessons & Carols, Providence College’s signature Advent celebration, on Saturday, Dec. 4, you’re in luck. Listen to the podcast of the event, which featured performances by the combined choirs of Providence College.

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Making Music with Dr. Bill Longo and Clare Krug '24

Providence College — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode takes a look at one of Providence College’s newest academic programs — music technology and production — with Dr. Bill Longo, visiting assistant professor of music, and Clare Krug ’24, a sophomore music technology major. Learn what distinguishes music technology and production from traditional programs in music, hear about project-based learning in Dr. Longo’s songwriting course, and listen to original music by Krug. You won’t want to miss this special, musical edition of the Providence College Podcast.

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Noah DeRossi-Goldberg '22 — More than just fun and games

Providence College — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Today we speak with senior Noah DeRossi-Goldberg '22, a history and political science double major. We dive into his involvement on campus as a resident assistant, a member of the Department of History's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, and president of the eSports club. He also previews the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Debate Society, the oldest club on campus, in the spring.

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Breaking hearts and minds — Joan Barker '04

Providence College — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Joan Barker '04, who majored in French and history, spent much of her career abroad as a government consultant for language and cross-cultural training. Her experience includes two years teaching English to members of the Afghan Air Force, where she got to know many Afghan interpreters. After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August, Barker became an advocate for these vulnerable Afghans left behind, writing op-eds calling for government accountability and organizing aid and assistance. She discussed how her time in the Peace Corps and how The Cowl alumni network helped her get published.

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The Demise of Local Newspapers and American Democracy

Providence College — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

"Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics" is a podcast by the Department of Political Science. This episode of Beyond Your News Feed explores the fate of local news. Dr. Andrea McDonnell and Dr. Matt Guardino, both associate professors of political science, join host Dr. William Hudson, professor of political science, for a conversation about the dire straits of local newspapers and the impact on American democracy. McDonnell also serves as director of PC's new communications minor.

Over the past couple of decades, local newspapers across the country have begun to disappear. Battered by huge revenue losses from declining advertising and circulation, newspaper owners have sought to reduce costs in a variety of ways, including selling newspaper buildings, outsourcing printing and other tasks, but mostly by firing reporters — depriving the paper of the very journalism that makes the paper valuable. This strategy, obviously, has meant newspapers that are thinner, with less news for their readers, and less able to monitor what is happening in the local community. The obvious result is even more declines in circulation and revenues. This decline in local news has affected every city in America and some of its most venerable, prize-winning papers such as the Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Baltimore Sun, and The Providence Journal. McDonnell and Guardino explain why local newspapers are in trouble, what effect this has on democracy and local citizens, and what might be done to restore vibrant local newspapers.

Reintroducing Jesus - Marcellino "Dr. Italy" D'Ambrosio '77, Ph.D.

Providence College — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio ’77 — you can call him Dr. Italy. He is a leader in Catholic media, heading the Crossroads Initiative and frequently appearing on Catholic networks including EWTN and the SiriusXM Catholic Channel. In this episode, he discusses his youth in Providence, career, and new book, Jesus: the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Ascension Press, 2020), and corresponding video series. Marcellino’s work weaves the four gospel accounts of Jesus together with other sources to present Jesus within and against the backdrop of history, not myth.

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It’s Marcellino’s reunion year, but the host didn’t have the dates of Reunion Weekend handy while recording. Reunion Weekend will be celebrated on campus June 3-5, 2022.

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First-Generation Friars — Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07

Providence College — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Siblings Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07 have a lot in common. These PC alums both earned doctorates from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and now they both teach at Ivy League institutions — Abraham at Columbia University and Botelho at Yale. They also were both first-generation college students, meaning they were the first in their family to graduate from college. As Providence College recognizes National First-Generation College Celebration Day on November 8, we talk with Abraham and Botelho about their research, their experiences at PC, and how being first-gen impacts their work in the classroom.

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Alex Cannon '22 - From Action to (Nuclear) Reaction

Providence College — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This week's guest is Alex Cannon '22, a theater major from East Granby, Conn. Cannon discusses his summer research examining the often unfair portrayal of nuclear energy and war in television, movies, and video games over the last 60 years. We also dove in to his decision to choose Providence College, the ways a theater major can create during a pandemic, and his other interests including gaming and travel.

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Early Music with Anna O'Connell '12

Providence College — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Anna O'Connell '12 discovered her love of early music as a music education student, studying voice and harp. Now a doctoral student in historical performance practice at Case Western Reserve University, O'Connell recently won the Barbara Thornton scholarship from Early Music America. She discusses the many far-flung locations that her music performance career has taken her, including the Great Wall of China, the Vatican, and World Youth Day in Krakow. Listen to the end to hear her play a 100-string baroque harp.

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Admission with Amy Cembor '21G and Megan O'Rourke

Providence College — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Get answers to many of your questions about the college application process from Amy Cembor and Megan O'Rourke of the Office of Admission. Cembor and O'Rourke discussed the advantages of Early Decision and Early Action, affordability, and the reasons why Providence College recruits students nationally.

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Sister Anne Frances Klein, O.P. - A Sister's Perspective

Providence College — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:50:39 -0400

Sister Anne Frances Klein, O.P. is a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia and campus minister at Providence College. In this week’s episode, she introduces listeners to her wing of the Dominican family, tells the story of her vocation, and sheds light on the lives and ministries of women religious, whom she rightly calls “the heartbeat of the Church.”

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2021 Homecoming Highlights

Providence College — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:14:36 -0400

This episode of the Providence College podcast features three of the highlights of the College’s recent Homecoming Weekend festivities, which included the presidential inauguration of Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard and the commencement ceremony celebrating the Class of 2020.

Among the many events, we highlight three in this podcast:

Father Sicard’s inaugural address
The Class of 2020 Commencement Mass homily delivered by Father Sicard’s predecessor, Rev. Brian J. Shanley
The Class of 2020 Commencement address by astronaut, physician, scientist, and innovator Dr. Mae Jemison

More stories and video content from Father Sicard’s inauguration are on the College’s website at http://prov.ly/sicard-inauguration

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Richy Kless '74, '78G, '82SCE — Faithful Friar

Providence College — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Before retiring this summer, Richy Kless spent half a century at Providence College as a student, instructor, and staff member. In this episode, he reflected on his undergraduate years, where he was captain of the club football team, met his wife, Terri, a member of the Class of 1976, and had a conversion experience that deepened his faith. Kless also discussed his abrupt start to teaching non-traditional students in the School of Continuing Education — while simultaneously taking fire science courses himself — and what he learned from years in Student Affairs, working in Residence Life and Community Standards.

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Cristian Higuita Montoya '16, '17G — Accounting for Success

Providence College — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Cristian Higuita Montoya '16, '17G, who works in mergers and acquisitions at PwC, returned to Friartown to speak at the kickoff event for the Berkeley Excellence Program. The program was established in honor of Michael Berkeley '85, a finance major and founder of his own firm who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Higuita, an accountancy major who grew up in Colombia and South Carolina, discussed what brought him to PC, how a visit to the Career Expo his first year led him to PwC after graduation, and tips for success in college and beyond.

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Musical Collaboration - Dr. Krishan Oberoi and Patrick Saunders '13

Providence College — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:01:03 -0400

Thanks to an interdisciplinary grant from Providence College's Office of Sponsored Research and Compliance, two faculty members are working together to write and workshop a musical in New York City. Dr. Krishan Oberoi, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, and Patrick Saunders '13, visiting assistant professor of theatre, are collaborating on the project. In this episode, hear an early track from the musical and learn how students will get to participate in its evolution.

The two have worked together before — in the spring, they produced "The Lost Paradise/Songs of the Second Star," a work that included choral students participating remotely and in person. Watch it now:
Providence College Choirs: The Lost Paradise / Songs of the Second Star

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Dr. Robin Greene — Making the Ancient Accessible

Providence College — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:34:14 -0400

Dr. Robin Greene, associate professor of history and classics and this year's recipient of the Joseph R. Accinno Award, the college's highest teaching honor, joins us on the Providence College Podcast to expand on some of the anecdotes she told during her keynote address at Academic Convocation. Greene describes how she went from the late-night "drunk shift" at Denny's to scholar of Greek and Latin, and how she inspires her students to critique the great thinkers of human history and to consider how ancient texts influence their lives today.

Missed the livestream of Convocation? Watch them now:
∙ Greene's keynote: https://prov.ly/2YqOqpr
∙ Full video of Convocation: https://prov.ly/2X03zO7

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Articulating the mission - Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. '98 and Bob Pfunder '09

Providence College — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

An upcoming book describing the nature and meaning of the Providence College mission is the subject as Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98 and Bob Pfunder ’09 join us for the Providence College podcast. Father James is the vice president for mission and ministry and Bob is associate vice president. In addition to discussing the book, they share their insights about the various ways ordained Dominicans and laypeople minister to the College community and discuss plans for the upcoming academic year.

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Jill Parrett — Sustaining Providence College

Providence College — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:30:53 -0400

The COVID-19 pandemic derailed many plans over the last 18 months, but despite those challenges, Providence College was able to get several sustainability initiatives up and running. Jill Parrett, director of environmental health and safety, describes PC's renewable energy sourcing, a new composting pilot for dining services, and a pledge to avoid toxic pesticides and fertilizers.

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Bill Burke '84 - Keeper of Time

Providence College — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:37:54 -0400

For more than three decades, Bill Burke '84 has worked for the National Park Service, serving as a park ranger at historic sites such as Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pa., as well as parks in New Jersey, Virginia, and Wyoming. Most of his career has been spent as the cultural resources program manager for the Cape Cod National Seashore, where a local reporter dubbed him the "Keeper of Time." In this episode, Burke discusses life as a field historian, his favorite items in the National Seashore's collections, and the PC faculty who influenced him the most.

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Summer Series on Racial Equity and Justice: Catholic Foundations of Racial Justice

Providence College — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Tune in for "The Catholic Foundations of Racial Justice," the Summer Series on Racial Equity and Justice seminar by Dr. Dana Dillon of the Department of Theology and the Department of Public and Community Service Studies and Pam Tremblay, Campus Ministry’s director of service immersion and social justice.

The summer series, presented by Providence College’s Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and campus partners features webinars that highlight the lived experiences of those marginalized members of our community and the ways that the pandemic has affected vulnerable people and groups. Go to institutional-diversity.providence.edu to watch past talks and to register for future sessions.

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Clocking in with Patti Philippon '94

Providence College — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Patti Philippon '94 has many responsibilities as executive director of the American Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol, Conn., which is dedicated to horology — the study of time and timekeeping. In this episode, she shared her path to museum work and how, during the pandemic, her staff and volunteers found new ways to tell the story of New England's clock and watch-making industry. The humanities major also discussed the role of time and timepieces in our culture today.

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Summer Series on Racial Equity: What does ‘Asian American’ mean here and now?

Providence College — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

If you missed Thursday's presentation as part of Providence College's Summer Series on Racial Equity and Justice, catch up on the Providence College Podcast. With the rise of #StopAsianHate this spring, Dr. Alex Orquiza of the Department of History and Classics and members of the Asian American Association's executive board describe the 400-year history of Asian immigration to the Americas and demonstrate why these stories matter today.

The Summer Series on Racial Equity and Justice, sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, provides virtual opportunities for members of the PC community to continue – together – on the journey to becoming a Beloved Community. Watch recordings of previous webinars in this series and register for future presentations: https://institutional-diversity.providence.edu/providence-college-2021-anti-racism-summer-series/

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Emily Sisson ’14 - PC's Latest Olympian (Re-Broadcast)

Providence College — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:45:57 -0400

Emily Sisson '14 has done it. She has achieved one of her ultimate running goals — qualifying for the Olympics in the 10,000m. As we look forward to watching her compete in August at the 2020 Olympics in Toyko, travel back in time and listen to this rebroadcast of our conversation with Sisson in 2017, right after she finished among the top five Americans at the New York City Half Marathon.

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How 1971 Changed Everything: A Look Back at PC History

Providence College — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Providence College marked many milestones in the fall of 1971. It was the first year that women enrolled as undergraduates. These inaugural women and their male counterparts began a new curriculum, which included the very first Development of Western Civilization classes. And it was also the year that the Slavin Center opened its doors.

Explore the impact of all the changes half a century later in this discussion with Dr. Richard J. Grace ’62, ’17Hon., professor emeritus of history, hosted by Joe Carr ’83, associate vice president for marketing and communications.

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New Chaplain in Town: Rev. Justin Bolger, O.P.

Providence College — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Talented musician and former associate chaplain Rev. Justin Bolger, O.P. is the new chaplain of Providence College, taking the reins from Rev. Peter Martyr, O.P. In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, get to know Father Justin, his pastoral vision for St. Dominic Chapel and campus ministry, and his plans to reengage students as the College emerges from the pandemic.

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Rev. Peter Martyr Yungwirth, O.P. — The life of a Dominican (rebroadcast)

Providence College — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

After six years, the tenure of Rev. Peter Martyr Yungwirth, O.P. as Providence College chaplain has come to an end. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, has appointed him to be the pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer on the Upper West Side, a parish that has been led by Dominicans since 1867.

Take a look back at his work with Campus Ministry by listening to this rebroadcast of his episode of the Providence College Podcast, originally recorded in 2017. And stay tuned for next week’s podcast with Rev. Justin Bolger, O.P., who will succeed Father Peter Martyr as chaplain.

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Rinkside with Brian Burke '77 (Re-Broadcast)

Providence College — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Stanley Cup-winning hockey executive and television commentator Brian Burke '77 is our guest, previewing the upcoming NHL season and telling us about his forthcoming book Burke's Law: A Life in Hockey. In a wide-ranging interview, Burke also talks about the You Can Play Project, created in honor of his late son Brendan, which works to promote respect and inclusion for all people sports, including LBBTQ+ athletes, coaches, and fans. He also shares stories about playing for legendary Friar coach Lou Lamoriello and talks about his respect for the current program under Coach Nate Leaman. https://www.youcanplayproject.org/

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Junielly Vargas '21: Finding her Friar family

Providence College — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Junielly Vargas '21 took advantage of many opportunities while studying at PC and, as a result, felt at home in several areas of the College. As a psychology major, her coursework inspired her to pursue independent research with faculty mentors. Vargas also majored in public and community service studies and served as a Feinstein Fellow for 360 High School assisting first-generation students like herself with the college search process. Vargas also found her niche within the Organization of Latin-American Students (OLAS).

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Meet Your Alumni Chaplains

Providence College — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Providence College Podcast, get reacquainted with the chaplains of the Providence College National Alumni Association through this pre-recorded event. Rev. Joseph Barranger, who was appointed alumni chaplain this year, may seem familiar to some PC grads because he served as College Chaplain from 1993 to 2000. Barranger was joined by associate alumni chaplains Father Stuart McPhail and Father James Quigley, and two members of the Class of 1998 — Father James Cuddy, PC’s vice president for mission and ministry, and Joe Giovengo, a member of the National Alumni Association council.

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Becky Curran Kekula '06 — Motivated to Advocate

Providence College — Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Catch up with Becky Curran Kekula '06, a motivational speaker and advocate for people with physical disabilities. Kekula, who was born with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, works as director of the Disability Equality Index, a tool that helps businesses plan solutions to achieve disability inclusion and equality. The marketing major discussed the accommodations that help her do everyday activities, the challenges she faced while starting a career in the entertainment industry, and what's on the horizon for her family.

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2021 Commencement

Providence College — Mon, 24 May 2021 15:54:43 -0400

Catch up on the commencement events of the Class of 2021 on the Providence College Podcast. Hear Dr. Sean Reid, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. '78 & '82; Malik Washington '21, senior class president; Kate Kennedy '92, National Alumni Association president; Dr. Deborah Levine, professor of health policy and management and 2019-20 recipient of the Joseph R. Accinno Faculty Teaching Award, the College's highest teaching honor; and the featured speaker for the undergraduate ceremony, Dr. Laurie Santos '21Hon., a Yale University professor and the host of the popular podcast The Happiness Lab. This episode also includes the addresses by Adam Benjamin '91 and Michael Bibeault '12SCE & '14G, the speakers at Friday's ceremony for graduate and School of Continuing Education students.

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PC A Capella Spring Concert

Providence College — Mon, 17 May 2021 14:14:49 -0400

If you missed PC A Cappella's spring concert, catch up on the Providence College Podcast. Hear the College's three groups — Anaclastic, Special Guest, and Strictly Speaking — and bid a virtual farewell to the departing seniors at their final show.

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Competing Diagnoses

Providence College — Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Learn what the future holds for health care in Rhode Island through Competing Diagnoses, a podcast series by students and faculty in the Department of Health Policy and Management. Dr. Robert Hackey, professor of health policy and management, introduces the first episode on the proposed merger of two healthcare systems, Lifespan and Care New England, with background and context from student researchers Julia Scheuring '21, Talia Quinn '22, and Lily Sanphy '22.

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Deborah Lopez '21 — Service and Study Abroad

Providence College — Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Deborah Lopez '21, a global studies major and economics minor from Lynn, Mass., was recognized for her service work through PC's Feinstein Community Fellowship for two organizations whose missions she identifies with as a member of an immigrant community and as a first-generation student: College Visions, which helps students with the college application process, and the Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance, an immigration reform group. Lopez discussed the Feinstein fellowship as well as the opportunities at PC through study abroad and global service-learning courses that allowed her to travel to six different countries: Peru, Chile, and Argentina, as well as Spain, Brazil, and Mexico.

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Why would I want to be anything else? - Paul Coyne '08

Providence College — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

That’s the answer Paul Coyne ’08 gives whenever someone asks him why he chose to become a nurse.

The former Friars Club president shares the remarkable and inspiring story of his journey from PC to Wall Street to his current work at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery. Now a nurse practitioner and a hospital administrator with four advanced degrees, he is making a further impact as the co-inventor of a device that is improving care for hospitalized patients while making the practice of nursing more efficient.

Check out the memorable commencement address he delivered at his 2015 Columbia University School of Nursing graduation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WyQljuhn3Q

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Spring Cleaning with Karen Kruzan '87

Providence College — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Karen Kruzan '87 has hit upon a novel way to combine her social work and psychotherapy skills, as well as her innate passion for organization. For more than a decade, she has worked as a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization, "providing relief without judgment for those ready to face their organizing challenges." In this podcast episode, Kruzan discussed the evolution of her career and tips all of us can use to get clutter under control, as well as her two experiences as the featured organizer on the TLC show Hoarding: Buried Alive!

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Dr. Marcy Zipke — Reading is fun(ny)

Providence College — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Marcy Zipke, professor of elementary and special education, teaches language and literacy courses at PC. In her latest book, Playing With Language: Improving Elementary Reading Through Metalinguistic Awareness, she shares fun and engaging ways that teachers and families can help children think about words and sounds to build skills for reading, such as telling and writing jokes and riddles. Zipke also discusses her COVID-19 research project, funded by a PC grant, on best practices for student teachers.

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Sarah Heavren '21 - Tracking COVID History

Providence College — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

One year into the COVID pandemic, Sarah Heavren '21 is documenting this period of history through a research project with the Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence Public Library, and Phillips Memorial Library's Archives and Special Collections. Heavren is recording Zoom interviews to create an oral history of how members of the Providence College community have tackled this difficult time. Heavren, a native of West Springfield, Mass., describes her path to PC and her journey to selecting three majors.

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Catching up with Father Cuddy

Providence College — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Catching up with Father Cuddy. Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. '98, PC's vice president for mission and ministry, returns to the podcast as our community celebrates Holy Week. Father Cuddy shares his thoughts on the impact of the pandemic on PC's students and its Dominican community. He praises the students for their resiliency and describes the challenges and opportunities related to providing ministry in the campus setting during the past year. Father also talks about welcoming back Rev. Joseph Barranger, O.P., the Dominican friar who is PC's new alumni chaplain, and his warm memories of Easter celebrations growing up in a large family outside of Boston.

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Mindfulness at Work — Dr. Christopher Lyddy

Providence College — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:16:19 -0400

Mindfulness is big business. In recent years, it's grown into a billion-dollar industry, with Fortune 500 companies providing mindfulness training for their employees. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christopher Lyddy of the Providence College School of Business about his recent research about mindfulness in the workplace, which confirms some of the benefits but also reveals some previously unknown downsides.

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Courtside with Rich Gotham '86

Providence College — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Catch up with Rich Gotham '86, president of the Boston Celtics, in this conversation with Cayleigh Griffin '14, sideline reporter for the Houston Rockets. Gotham shares his thoughts on how the pandemic has impacted professional basketball and offers an insider’s look at the Celtics.

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Dr. Abigail Brooks and Kara Berlin-Gallo '21 - Women's and Gender Studies

Providence College — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:15:13 -0500

On International Women's Day, learn more about Providence College's Women's and Gender Studies Program with Dr. Abigail Brooks, associate professor of sociology and the program's director, as well as Kara Berlin-Gallo '21, who is majoring in both history and women's and gender studies. The two discuss the history of the program, the decision to include gender in its title, and the milestones that current students witnessed firsthand, such as the inauguration of the first woman as U.S. vice president.

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Wordplay: Theater for the Ear and the Imagination

Providence College — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week, listen to something completely different on the Providence College Podcast. Enjoy this episode of Wordplay, a podcast that will feature short audio plays and monologues that reflect the dignity and spiritual nature of the human person. Rev. Matthew Powell, O.P., associate professor emeritus of theatre, directs these comedies and dramas. Michael Joseph '90 and Kate Marks '90, a married couple, star in this production of The Diaries of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain, which explores what it would have been like if the first man and first woman had kept diaries.

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Dr. Zophia Edwards - 25 Years of Black Studies at PC

Providence College — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The Black Studies Program at Providence College is celebrating its 25th year. The program, which offers the Black studies minor, credits its founding to student activists and their faculty allies — forebears of students fighting for equity and justice in and beyond the campus community today. Dr. Zophia Edwards, assistant professor of sociology and director of the Black Studies Program, joins the podcast to discuss the history of the program, the origins of Black studies as a distinct field, student activism, and the future of Black studies at PC. Listen to the end to hear Dr. Edwards — an exemplar of interdisciplinarity — describe her journey from undergraduate studies in astrophysics to a professorship in sociology and a focus on Black studies.

To learn more about the Black Studies Program, visit the program’s website.

To view videos Dr. Edwards references in the episode, visit the program’s Facebook page.

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Daniel Rooney ’21 and Dr. Jeffrey Johnson - Student Researcher Raises the Buford

Providence College — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

For a researcher, there are few feelings more rewarding than discovering the source for which you’ve been searching. For American Studies major Daniel Rooney ’21, this source was the key to unlocking the stories of more than 200 political radicals deported from the United States aboard the US Army Transport Buford in 1919 and the families they left behind. Rooney’s findings form a chapter in a forthcoming book. In this episode, Rooney and his advisor, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, professor of history, tell the tragic story of the Buford and take us into the trenches of academic research and publishing where their work continues.

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Shannon Rafferty Sullivan '00 — Social work to hospital president

Providence College — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Many people have found themselves unexpected things due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the list of 2020 accomplishments for Shannon Rafferty Sullivan '00 is pretty impressive. The social work major was named president and chief operating officer for Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, and she oversaw the transformation of a suburban office building into one of Rhode Island's field hospitals in just 23 days. Sullivan described how her career evolved from clinical social work to operations and the classes and professors at Providence College that inspire her today.

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Hillbilly Thomists - Rev. Justin Bolger, O.P. and Rev. Peter Gautsch, O.P.

Providence College — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Rev. Justin Bolger, O.P. and Rev. Peter Gautsch, O.P. — friars, chaplains, bluegrass artists. They’re members of the Hillbilly Thomists, a bluegrass band of Dominican friars that just dropped its second album on the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas. Hear from Father Justin and Father Peter, learn about bluegrass history, and listen to selections from the new album, “Living For the Other Side,” in this special, musical episode of Providence College Podcast. Pairs well with bourbon.

To buy or stream “Living For the Other Side,” visit the Hillbilly Thomists’ website.

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Tim Hassett-Salley '81: A man of many talents

Providence College — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Over the four decades since he graduated from PC, Tim Hassett-Salley '81 put both his majors to good use. The psychology and music double major is a psychotherapist, an executive in the workers' compensation and disability management industry, and also plays in a band. The Plymouth, Mass., resident recently published a novel, Two Strikes and You're Out, which draws on some of his experiences as a therapist, and includes a song he composed for the book.

Link to his webpage: https://www.timhassett-salley.com/

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Black Girl Magic — Dr. Ashley Smith-Purviance and Brittney Smith '23

Providence College — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Nellie Mae Educational Foundation, Dr. Ashley Smith-Purviance, who teaches in both the Department of Public and Community Service Studies and the Black Studies Program, has created a program for Black girls at Providence's Gilbert Stuart Middle School called “Black Girl Magic.” Brittney Smith '23, a marketing major and Black Studies minor, is one of four PC women serving as mentors for the program. They discussed the need for the program, its goals, and benefits for the participants, the student mentors, and the College.

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Rev. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P. '20G — God's providence in a pandemic

Providence College — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Rev. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P. '20G planned to spend a sabbatical year at the University of Santo Thomas in the Philippines. However, after the country locked down while he was visiting over spring break, the professor of biology and of theology started working on COVID disease modeling for metro Manila. Father Nic discusses this unexpected foray into public health for a country with limited resources, his PC grant to develop an oral COVID vaccine, and how PC student researchers have contributed to his projects. He also addressed theological questions about the nature of the pandemic and the meaning of the suffering it has caused and his experience finishing his MBA virtually from another time zone.

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(Rebroadcast) Catholic Social Teaching and COVID-19 - Drs. Holly Taylor Coolman and Dana Dillon

Providence College — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The episode of the Providence College Podcast that had the most listens in 2020 was recorded in March, but the topic is still very relevant now: a discussion with Dr. Holly Taylor Coolman and Dr. Dana Dillon on Catholic social teaching and COVID-19.

Coolman and Dillon shared their perspectives as educators and theologians on social distancing, remote learning, and how Catholic social thought provides a framework for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Coolman is assistant professor of theology and chair of the Department of Theology, and Dillon is associate professor with a joint appointment in theology and public and community service studies and associate director of the Development of Western Civilization program.

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Rick Cordella '99 - Spreading his wings at Peacock

Providence College — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This week we speak with Rick Cordella '99, chief revenue officer and executive vice president of Peacock, NBC's new over-the-top streaming service. Cordella identifies the challenges and benefits of launching a streaming video service during a pandemic. We discuss the unique aspects of Peacock compared to other streaming services and where the industry as a whole is headed as customers continue to move away from traditional cable subscriptions.

Cordella previously appeared on episode 59 of the PC podcast in September of 2017 and you can listen to that episode here.

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2020 Lessons and Carols

Providence College — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Like everything else, Lessons & Carols, PC's signature Advent celebration, was different this year. If you missed the video earlier, sit back and listen to the readings, as well as the musical performances from previous years.

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Dr. Alexandria Caple — Giving Shots a Shot

Providence College — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

As the United States begins distribution of the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week, surveys show that many Americans don't trust that it will be safe or effective. On this episode of the PC Podcast, hear from Dr. Alexandria Caple, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on methods for misinformation correction — people who have false beliefs, and how to change their minds. Although Caple's studies focus on people's concerns about common childhood vaccinations, her findings have implications for our current situation as well.

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Rev. Patrick Briscoe, O.P. - What is Fratelli Tutti?

Providence College — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Rev. Patrick Briscoe, O.P. joins the Providence College podcast to discuss Fratelli Tutti, the recent encyclical letter from Pope Francis addressed to all people of good will. Father Briscoe illuminates the theological heart of Fratelli Tutti — the Parable of the Good Samaritan — with distinctively Dominican insight, offers practical applications of Pope Francis’ message, and explores both the timeless and timely aspects of the encyclical letter.

The full English text of Fratelli Tutti can be found here.

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Meet Provost Sean Reid

Providence College — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Sean Reid has been PC’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost since July. A decorated Navy officer whose academic expertise is in finance, Reid has a long record of achievement in the military, the private sector, and higher education. He shares his observations on the work of the PC faculty and others to continue providing a high-quality academic experience during a pandemic, on the leadership lessons learned from his military service and from his father, and on the academic program that he oversees.

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Dr. Alex Orquiza — Food as a Historical Lens

Providence College — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

As millions of Americans prepare for a very unusual Thanksgiving meal this year, listen to this episode of the Providence College with Dr. Alex Orquiza, assistant professor of history.

Orquiza, who worked as a classically trained French chef before he became an academic, discusses the colloquium he co-teaches, Development of Western Civilization (DWC) Through Food, which connects themes from the history, philosophy, theology, and literature that students learned in previous semesters, using food as the framework.

He also tells us about the research for his new book, Taste of Control: Food and the Filipino Colonial Mentality Under American Rule, which examines what happened when American colonizers tried to shape the way Filipinos ate, cooked, and thought about the food from their country in the early 1900s.

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Joel Thompson - A Soundtrack for Social Change

Providence College — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

If you missed composer and activist Joel Thompson's discussion during Homecoming of his celebrated work, The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed, catch up on the Providence College Podcast.

This powerful work for chorus and chamber orchestra, written in 2014, commemorates unarmed members of the Black community who died due to police violence. The New York Times' feature on Thompson's piece, "He Turned 'I Can't Breathe' Into Protest Music," notes that it echoes the liturgical structure of Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of Christ.”

The discussion, moderated by Dr. Krishan Oberoi, PC's director of choral activities, addresses the role of art and music as a force for social change.

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Capt. Matthew Lombardo ’11 - Friar in the Sky

Providence College — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

For Veterans Day, check in with Capt. Matthew Lombardo '11, a helicopter pilot for the New Jersey Army National Guard. Lombardo is currently deployed in Kuwait as a detachment commander, piloting UH-72 and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters. A New Jersey native, Lombardo is a police officer in Paramus, N.J., and has military roots in his family — one grandfather was a Korean War vet in the U.S. Air Force, and the other was an Army vet.

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Raul Fonts and Sandra Oliveira — Admission, Financial Aid Advice in Uncertain Times

Providence College — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Prospective students and their families always have questions about admission and financial aid this time of year — but this isn’t a typical year by any means. Raul Fonts, PC's dean of admission and financial aid, and Sandra Oliveira, executive director of financial aid, discuss how COVID has changed the landscape of admission.

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Elise Italiano Ureneck ’06 — Friendship, Dialogue, and Trust

Providence College — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:07:14 -0500

The disasters we experienced in 2020 — and the controversy about how to address these problems — has strained even longstanding relationships with beloved family and friends. For our final episode, recorded as part of PC Campus Ministry’s Reflections for Election Season Sanity, Elise Italiano Ureneck ’06 discusses Friendship, Dialogue, and Trust: Having Differing Views with Friends.

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Dr. Holly Taylor Coolman — Prudence During Election Season

Providence College — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 09:57:17 -0500

A contentious U.S. presidential election certainly added to the stress of an already stressful 2020. For our second special episode of the Providence College Podcast recorded as part of PC Campus Ministry’s three-part series of Reflections for Election Season Sanity, Dr. Holly Taylor Coolman, chair of the Department of Theology, describes Prudence, a necessary virtue during election season.

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Rev. Christopher Justin Brophy, O.P. — Being a Person of Faith in the World

Providence College — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Enjoy three special episodes of the Providence College Podcast leading up to Election Day 2020, recorded as part of PC Campus Ministry’s Reflections for Election Season Sanity. First off, welcome back to campus Rev. Christopher Justin Brophy, O.P., once an assistant chaplain, now a faculty member in the Department of Political Science, to discuss “Being a Person of Faith in the World.”

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Paul Tremblay '93 — Survivor Song

Providence College — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:19:31 -0400

When he started writing Survivor Song, Bram Stoker award-winning author Paul Tremblay '93 had no idea how timely his suspense novel about a terrifying, rabies-like virus ripping through Massachusetts would be. Listen to his conversation about the novel with the Alumni Book Club, part of Homecoming at Home, on the Providence College Podcast.

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SCE: Continuing to Educate

Providence College — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Providence College Podcast, hear about what's new with PC's School of Continuing Education, which provides an affordable, flexible way for adults to earn and complete undergraduate degrees.

Carmen Aguilar, SCE's new dean, describes what she's learned in her first two months on the job. Madeleine Metzler, associate dean, discussed how courses changed and adapted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Anne Nagle, assistant dean, described the school's transfer agreements with CCRI and Bristol Community College.

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Friar Forum — Chris Christie ’23P and Michael Dukakis ’23GP

Providence College — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

If you missed watching the Friar Forum with two former presidential candidates, Friar dad Chris Christie ’23P and Friar granddad Michael Dukakis ’23GP, catch up with the Providence College Podcast.

Christie and Dukakis addressed the upcoming election, shared stories of their lives in politics in a less divisive time, and encouraged students to become involved in public service.

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State of the College with Father Sicard

Providence College — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

If you missed Friday's State of the College address by President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78 & ’82G, listen to it on the Providence College Podcast. Father Sicard shared news from the College in a discussion led by Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98, vice president for mission and ministry.

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Good Neighbors — Rev. Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M. Conv. '06 & '08G

Providence College — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

"Father Manny," as he's known, got national attention in April thanks to the Kelly Clarkson Show for an idea he had to stay connected with his parishioners at St. Anne Catholic Church in Columbus, Ga. We talk with him about his path to a vocation, his time at Providence College, and his experience recovering from COVID-19.

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Adventures and emotions with traveling nurse Margaret Van Name, R.N. ’12

Providence College — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Margaret “Meg” Van Name, R.N. ’12 has crossed the country as a traveling nurse, but nothing compares to her experience working in New York City at the height of the coronavirus. “It was the hardest job I’d had. Things were changing so fast,” she said. The health policy and management graduate shares the emotions she felt last spring and the adventures and professional growth she experienced in her cross-country career endeavors in this edition of the Providence College Podcast.

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John McAleavey '90 — Virtual OT/PT for the Soul

Providence College — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many people around the world, but some people are using enforced time at home for a good purpose.

In May, John McAleavey '90 launched the Quadcast, a podcast he bills as “a 30- to 45-minute session of OT/PT for the soul!” The podcast is the culmination of an idea he had two years after he graduated, when a fall down a flight of stairs left him with a spinal cord injury. As he says, no two spinal cord injuries are the same, but "many of the struggles we're left with are."

Listen to McAleavey and his radio voice, first developed for his WDOM radio show. (No copays required.)

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Policing, Race, and Potential for Change

Providence College — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Catch up on the Providence College Summer Anti-Racism Series on the Providence College Podcast.

Kat Kerwin of the Providence City Council and Eugene Monteiro, executive director of the Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association and investigator for the Providence External Review Authority discussed policing, race, and the opportunity for change during their Anti-Racism Summer Series presentation in August. Kerwin and Monteiro focused on the intersections of policing and race in our local community of Providence and across the nation. Carlene Fonseca of the Feinstein Institute for Public Service and Dr. Keith Morton, professor of public and community service studies, served as moderators.

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Angus White '21 — Remote research

Providence College — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Angus White's original summer plans — research in the biology lab of Rev. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P. — were upended by the coronavirus pandemic, but he ended up doing something just as cool. From his home in New Zealand, White worked with Father Nic on COVID-19 epidemiological research for the capital region of the Philippines. The senior biology major and cross-country runner discussed how the experience affected his career ambitions and the fall sports season.

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Dr. Christopher Chambers — Systemic Racism

Providence College — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

If you missed Dr. Christopher Chambers’ presentation on systemic racism, part of the College’s Anti-Racism Summer Series, catch up with this episode of the Providence College Podcast.

Chambers is an assistant professor of sociology and will be faculty-in-residence for the Center at Moore Hall this fall. In his discussion, he introduces the sociological roots of the term "systemic racism” and uses historical and contemporary data and examples to show how social scientists, activists, and others rely on it to analyze how racism manifests and works in modern societies.

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Lauren Boen ’18: A first-year teacher’s lesson in resilience

Providence College — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The early teaching career circumstances of Lauren Boen ’18 in North Attleboro, Mass., couldn’t have been more unpredictable — or rewarding. The fifth-grade teacher’s first year of full-time instruction in 2019-20 was upended by the coronavirus. The former Friar cheerleader speaks appreciatively about how remote teaching broadened her mastery of technology and awareness of online teaching resources, and fostered closer relationships with students and colleagues. Her PC instructors, courses, and student-teaching experiences proved crucial in dealing with challenge, Boen says.

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Keri Roedel Mandell '04 — Around the World in Seven Days

Providence College — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In February, Keri Mandell '04 completed the World Marathon Challenge — running seven marathons in seven days on seven different continents. In this episode, Mandell discusses her motivation for this endurance feat, her training, and her transition from educator to entrepreneur, when she opened emPOWER Yoga N.J.

Through this event, Mandell — a cancer survivor herself — raised more than $56,000 for the American Cancer Society in honor of her father, who died of multiple myeloma. See her fundraising page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/KeriMandell

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Dr. Dana Dillon — Anti-Racism as a Necessary Christian Virtue

Providence College — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Next up on the Anti-Racism summer series, prompted by the national conversations about racial injustice, Dr. Dana Dillon leads a session titled “Anti-Racism as a Necessary Christian Virtue,” discussing virtue ethics and Catholic social tradition.

Dillon is a professor in PC's departments of theology and of public and community service studies and also serves as associate director of the Development of Western Civilization Program. The workshop was moderated by Bob Pfunder ’09, associate vice president of mission & ministry.

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Rinkside with Brian Burke '77

Providence College — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Stanley Cup-winning hockey executive and television commentator Brian Burke '77 is our guest, previewing the upcoming NHL season and telling us about his forthcoming book Burke's Law: A Life in Hockey. In a wide-ranging interview, Burke also talks about the You Can Play Project, created in honor of his late son Brendan, which works to promote respect and inclusion for all people in sports, including LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches, and fans. He also shares stories about playing for legendary Friar coach Lou Lamoriello and talks about his respect for the current program under Coach Nate Leaman.

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Dana Lowney ’21 — Running to Help

Providence College — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Dana Lowney ’21 graduated at the top of her certified nursing assistant training program in February, but never expected she would be putting her new skills to use so soon. In April, after the global coronavirus pandemic ended in-person classes and her spring cross-country season, Lowney went to work in an assisted living facility. In this episode, Lowney discusses how she balanced her courseload and patient care and what she learned from the experience.

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Dr. Saaid Mendoza — The Psychology of Implicit Bias

Providence College — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

If you missed the first presentation of the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's Anti-Racism Summer Series, catch up on the Providence College Podcast.

Dr. Saaid Mendoza of the Department of Psychology also serves as faculty-in-residence in the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and director of the Social Perception & Attitudes Lab. He discusses the differences between explicit and implicit forms of bias, underlying mechanisms that drive implicit biases, how these biases operate in our social world, and steps we can take to help combat their seemingly automatic effects. Dr. Maia Bailey, associate professor of biology, moderates the presentation.

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Dr. Thea Riofrancos - the Politics of Green Tech

Providence College — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Get to know Dr. Thea Riofrancos, assistant professor of political science, the recipient of two prestigious fellowships to support her research on the environmental and political impact of the global transition to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.

Riofrancos, whose book, Resource Radicals, will be published by Duke University Press this summer, discussed the increasing global demand for lithium batteries, the Green New Deal, and how she incorporated current events into her courses after the switch to remote learning this spring.

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A firm voice and view on ‘healthy aging’ - Rose Jones ’06SCE

Providence College — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Rose Jones ’06SCE, director of the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging, is bringing change and light into the lives of the state’s 55-and-over population, adults living with disabilities, and their families and caregivers every day. With an overarching goal of “empowering people to age strong,” the office serves one-third of the state’s residents. Listen in as Jones discusses her role in supporting Gov. Gina Raimondo’s statewide response to COVID-19, offers advice on remaining diligent amid the continuing pandemic, and accentuates her office’s emphasis on mental well-being — all while expressing gratitude for loved ones who have guided her along life’s paths.

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Dive into the history of Providence College

Providence College — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Richard J. Grace ’62 & ’17Hon., professor emeritus of history, will present an in-depth look at the history of Providence College. Grace, who has been at the College since 1958, will share his personal reflections and engage participants in conversation about their historic memories of PC.

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Jason Macaluso ’96 – The Power of Sales

Providence College — Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Jason Macaluso ’96 has had a long career in wealth management through good economies and bad. The vice president of wealth management at UBS Financial Services in New Haven, Conn., shares a message about the value of sales in all industries and careers — and especially for graduating seniors who are seeking jobs in this market.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out Macaluso's latest project, the Business & Sports Discourse.

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Roy Peter Clark ’70 & ’17Hon. - God writes straight with crooked lines

Providence College — Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We have to wait a few months to hear this year’s Commencement speaker, so listen to a rebroadcast of the rousing speech by Roy Peter Clark ’70 & ’17Hon., the retired senior scholar at The Poynter Institute, a journalism school in St. Petersburg, Fla. Like the Class of 2020, the Class of 1970’s final spring semester was cut short. He celebrates the 50th anniversary of their graduation this year, although in-person reunion events have been postponed.

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The more things change - a conversation with Provost Hugh Lena

Providence College — Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Hugh F. Lena, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, has been a member of the PC faculty since 1974. He shares his perspective on the growth and transformation that would have been hard to imagine in those early days, along with his insights on the characteristics that have made the College distinctive over the course of his career.

He tells us about the ways in which the faculty and academic affairs staff have responded to the coronavirus crisis, talks about the changes in teaching and scholarly research over time, and shares his thoughts about the College’s trajectory and its optimism for its future.

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A whole new race for student-athlete-turned-COVID volunteer - Hannah McReavy '22

Providence College — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Hannah McReavy ’22, a psychology major, Eucharistic minister, and member of the PC women’s cross country and track teams, unexpectedly added full-time coronavirus volunteer to her portfolio this spring. The Boulder, Colo., resident is back home helping to run a COVID-19 recovery center for the homeless. She’s doing everything from organizing volunteers and food supplies to dispensing medications and meals — eight hours a day, five days a week. The experience has sharpened her lenses of empathy and psychology and heightened her awareness of the plight of a vulnerable population. (Photo by Jenn Flemming/@jennflemm)

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A story of survival and impact – Arn Chorn Pond ’92 & ’07Hon

Providence College — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

A conversation with Arn Chorn Pond, the human rights activist, musician, and public speaker who escaped the Khmer Rouge in his native Cambodia as a young child, after witnessing the horrors of war and suffering unimaginable loss. Brought to the U.S. by a New Hampshire minister, Pond found his way to Providence College and established a meaningful relationship with Rev. John F. Cunningham, O.P. ’50, the College’s 10th president. Music is a thread the runs through Pond’s life. It helped save him during the time he was held by the Khmer Rouge, it was part of the way he learned to express himself, and he has used it to help and inspire others. Pond spoke with us from Cambodia, where the organization he founded, Cambodian Living Arts, works to preserve the performing arts in that country.

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John Rock - From adhesive tape to sleep pods: 30 years of caring for Friar student-athletes (Rebroadcast)

Providence College — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and PC student's transition to remote learning, we share this re-broadcast with John Rock, senior associate athletic director for sports medicine. In it, he shares the College's commitment to all students that You Are Never Alone in Friartown, and discusses the ways in which Providence College works to provide the support student-athletes need to compete at the Division I level. Over the course of 30 years at PC, John says he has seen tremendous changes but that the driving principle continues to be a focus on each student’s well-being.

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Colleges against COVID-19 – Chloe Jensen ’21 and Jack Oricoli ‘20

Providence College — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

You may have seen the #CollegesAgainstCOVID19 video, imploring young people across the country to stay home to flatten the curve. In this episode, we discuss the project, created by students in Organizational Theory, a management course taught by Dr. Tom King, assistant professor of management, and what they’ve learned during the pivot to remote learning due to the pandemic.

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A timely and ‘empowering’ study on stress and anxiety - Morgan Perry '22

Providence College — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In the midst of the coronavirus, five management students are participating in an independent study on student anxiety and stress this semester. Working under Dr. Matthew Eriksen, professor of management, are Megan Dowling ’20, Nora Johnson ‘20, Annelise Rice ’21, Elyse Pereira '22, and Morgan Perry ’22. Perry, who is focusing on COVID-19 consequences, says the experience has been eye-opening. “I feel empowered by my stress and anxiety after doing this study,” she says.

Read their guidebook to coping with coronavirus, with research-based exercises to ease anxiety and stress: https://prov.ly/3cekwGD

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Philip A. Goduti, Jr. ’98G — Dr. King’s Vision of Hope

Providence College — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

As we approach the anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on April 4, we bring you this lecture by Philip Goduti, Jr. ’98G. Goduti is an alum of the Graduate History Program and is the author of three books, the most recent titled RFK and MLK: Visions of Hope, 1963-1968. In January, he explored how emotion and Dr. King’s philosophy shaped the civil rights movement in a presentation for the College’s Humanities Forum, as part of MLK Convocation Week.

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Dr. Deirdre Snyder — Combatting loneliness, virtually

Providence College — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Dr. Deirdre Snyder of PC’s Department of Management studies the impact of loneliness on employees. In this episode, she shares valuable suggestions for ways that everyone can stay connected to their social and professional networks despite physically distancing to reduce disease spread.

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Catholic Social Teaching and COVID-19 - Drs. Holly Taylor Coolman and Dana Dillon

Providence College — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Drs. Holly Taylor Coolman and Dana Dillon share their perspectives as educators and theologians on social distancing, remote learning, and how Catholic social thought provides a framework for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Coolman is assistant professor of theology and chair of the Department of Theology, and Dillon is associate professor with a joint appointment in theology and public and community service studies and associate director of the Development of Western Civilization program. Coolman has written reflections on her family’s experience under self-quarantine and spiritual fitness in the face of pandemic for America Magazine.

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Faith, worship, and prayer in a time of crisis - Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98

Providence College — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98 tells us how the PC Dominican community is managing during the COVID-19 crisis, talks about the impact on PC and its students, and shares some ideas about ways to worship outside of normal circumstances. Father is the College’s Vice President for Mission and Ministry.

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Dr. Deborah Levine — Learning from Pandemics

Providence College — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Dr. Deborah Levine, a medical historian who teaches in the Department of Health Policy and Management, shares public health lessons we can learn from American history. She discusses the power of physical distancing in containing the spread of the Spanish flu as well as other drivers of medical innovations beyond pure profit.

Levine wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post, making a case for the development of a free or low-cost vaccine for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.

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Terry Synnott ’94 — Skateboarding through Life

Providence College — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

A lot of people dream about quitting their day job and joining the circus, but Terry Synnott ’94 has actually done it. After 13 years as a journalist, he joined Cirque du Soleil for four seasons as a skateboard artist performing at Madison Square Garden. We talk with Synnott about his unique skateboarding style and the side hustle that developed as a result — MODE Skateboards, which he started with his wife, Jenna.

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Stephan Delbos ’05 – Writer, Poet, Playwright

Providence College — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Stephan Delbos '05, a writer living in Prague and Plymouth, Mass., returned to campus in February for a reading for the Department of English. His poetry, essays, and translations have been published internationally. His play, Chetty's Lullaby, about trumpet legend Chet Baker, was produced in San Francisco, and his play Deaf Empire, about Czech composer Bedřich Smetana, was produced by Prague Shakespeare Company in 2017.

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Sailor’s hopes high in new diversity, equity, and inclusion role

Providence College — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Former Friar soccer captain Nick Sailor ’17 returns to Providence College as its first director of training and education for diversity, equity, and inclusion, working with student-athletes and the entire Department of Athletics. Sailor is a bundle of energy and optimism as he discusses the objectives and challenges of his position, programs he’s already established, and his intent to extend his work and influence across campus.

A ‘giant hug’ from a faith-filled alum - Peggy Martin Weber ’76

Providence College — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Peggy Martin Weber ’76, who spent a lengthy career in Catholic communications, thinks of her new book, Enough As You Are, as a “giant hug” to humankind. She wants people to erase “nagging doubts that we are not good enough.” In this episode, she discusses some of the thoughts, anecdotes, and prayerful reminders about self-worth that she writes about and conveys distinct Providence College undergraduate experiences that have prominent places in three of the book’s chapters.

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Game On! - Zack Gandara '19 & '21G and Matthew McGuane '20

Providence College — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

If you walk through Slavin, you can't help but notice the glass room with rows of computers inside. Today we chat with Zach Gandara '19 & '21G and Matthew McGuane '20, two of the founders of the Providence College eSports club. Gandara and McGuane explain how a few friends around campus with nice laptops became an official college supported club sport. The eSports club is a welcoming organization with players of all levels playing and competing in different types of games from NBA 2K to Hearthstone and Fortnite. To learn more about Friars eSports and alums in the video game industry visit: https://news.providence.edu/magazine

PC eSports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Friars_eSports
PC eSports on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/friarsesports

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Patrick Callahan '22 - Entering the app store

Providence College — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Like any good entrepreneur, Patrick Callahan ‘20 identified a problem and with a team of two friends, the Peck app was born. In this episode, Callahan explains the origins of Peck app, its development, and his journey to PC from the suburbs of Chicago. We also discuss his involvement with the Entrepreneurship Club on campus.

The Peck app makes it easy to customize what contact information you want to share with people you meet. The app can be found in the iOS and Google Play stores and is as simple to use as taking a picture.

Peck App on iOS

Peck App Website

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2020 MLK Jr. Convocation ft. Ndaba Mandela

Providence College — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, enjoy the keynote address from the college’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Convocation. This year’s speaker was Ndaba Mandela, the founder of the Africa Rising Foundation and the grandson of Nelson Mandela.

Ndaba Mandela spoke to a group of students, faculty members, and staff members at the convocation — the largest community event of a week celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. King.

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Dr. Terza Lima-Neves ’00 — From Cape Verde to PC and beyond (Re-broadcast)

Providence College — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Terza Lima-Neves '00 is an associate professor of political science and chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Johnson C. Smith University, a historically black college in Charlotte, N.C. She will receive Providence College's MLK Vision Award at the third annual MLK Convocation on Friday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m. You can livestream the event here.

In this episode, originally aired in March 2018, Lima-Neves, who emigrated from Cape Verde as a teenager, describes the issues facing women from the West African nation as co-founder of the Poderoza Conference, the first international conference on Cabo-Verdean women in the United States. She discusses the memento she treasures from her PC days and the professor who nurtured her love of the academic field.

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Pat McNiff ’96: Farm-to-table focus and fun

Providence College — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Like his livestock, which he chuckles “are always on the move,” Pat McNiff ’96 works diligently each day to move the needle of Americans’ food system and the way we eat. For more than a decade, this Rhode Island organic farmer has been producing natural, high-quality, farm-to-table meats, eggs, and more at Pat’s Pastured. And he’s doing it in environmentally sensitive and sustainable ways inspired by his education and experiences at PC.

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Called to serve (Re-broadcast, most popular of 2019)

Providence College — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

In our most popular podcast of 2019, Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98 provides both insight and humor in this wide-ranging interview that covers Father’s own faith journey, his work as PC’s vice president for mission and ministry, and his newest vocation – chaplain in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Father James offers perspectives on the faith community among PC’s students, the personal reasons why service as a Navy chaplain is so important to him, and – with his trademark sense of humor – the factors and influences that brought him to PC and the priesthood.

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A middle school springboard with Friar ties - Brother Lawrence Goyette, FSC ’72 & ’07Hon. & Francisco Vera Nicola ’20

Providence College — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

San Miguel School in Providence is a distinct, mission-driven middle school with strong Providence College ties. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, San Miguel motivates and shapes boys from diverse and challenging backgrounds in a caring culture that emphasizes citizenship, service, and responsibility. Two Friars — San Miguel School founder Brother Lawrence Goyette, FSC ’72 & ’07Hon. and San Miguel graduate Francisco Vera Nicola ’20 —share the profound ways their lives have changed as a result of their San Miguel experiences.

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Advent and Christmas Reflections with Rev. James F. Quigley , O.P. '60

Providence College — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60, shares two timely homilies as Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The first homily is a reflection on the holy season of Advent, while the second is Father’s Christmas homily. Merry Christmas from Providence College.

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Around the world with PC Fulbrights

Providence College — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, six alumni who were awarded Fulbright fellowships to teach or do research in Nepal, Argentina, Spain, and the Czech Republic share how their experiences changed their lives and informed their career paths. Hear from Alanna Smith ’14 (Nepal), Emily Kennedy ’15 (Argentina), Vince Whalen ’15 (Spain), Kelley Garland ’16 (Czech Republic), Abby Guerino ’16 (Spain), and Jennifer Dorn ’18 (Czech Republic) in a discussion hosted by Dr. Dara Mulderry, director of national and international fellowships in the Center for Engaged Learning.

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2019 Lessons and Carols

Providence College — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

If you missed Lessons & Carols, Providence College’s signature Advent celebration, on Saturday, Dec. 7, you’re in luck. Listen to the podcast of the event, which featured performances by the combined choirs of Providence College.

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Kim Miale '01 - Off-field MVP

Providence College — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Kim Miale '01, a sports agent at Roc Nation Sports, represents superstars that include Saquon Barkley and JuJu Smith-Schuster. She recently returned to campus for a conversation with Patti Goff, assistant vice president for integrated learning and administration. Miale, who majored in English and political science, described her journey from Johnston, R.I. to Jay-Z's sports agency in New York City and answered audience questions about topics such as what it’s like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry to bargaining techniques and endorsements.

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Best In Show (About Nothing) - John O'Hurley '76 & '06Hon.

Providence College — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Actor, singer, author, and entrepreneur John O’Hurley ’76 & ’06Hon. joins us on Thanksgiving week – when he will be in some 30 million homes as the host of Thursday’s National Dog Show on NBC. In this interview, O’Hurley talks about his Providence College experiences, the ways in which Seinfeld changed his life, working in daytime television drama, and – of course – why dogs are so important to him. He even visits his iconic Seinfeld character, J. Peterman, sharing a monologue that never aired on television.

Visit this web page to learn more about the Epilepsy Foundation’s SUDEP Challenge, an initiative aimed at finding the biomarker associated with Sudden Death from Epilepsy, a syndrome that caused O’Hurley’s sister’s death in 1970. He is helping lead the campaign to raise funds for this vital research.

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Father Cuddy on preaching

Providence College — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98 returns to the podcast for a discussion on the subject of preaching. Father James, PC’s vice president for mission and ministry, describes his process for creating and presenting a homily and he shares some stories about things people have said to him “on the sidewalk” after Mass. Members of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans, learn to preach by way of an exacting process, which Father explains with his typical insights and good humor.

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Sky-high with U.S. Army Capt. Amberly Glitz Weber ’12

Providence College — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

With a historically long line of military service in her family, U.S. Army Capt. Amberly Glitz Weber ’12 is fashioning her own story of duty to country. The decorated medical evacuation helicopter pilot has served in Afghanistan and is currently an operations officer in the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C. In this episode, she speaks about her love of medevac flying, her gratitude for the people and experiences associated with PC’s Army ROTC Patriot Battalion, and the unique bond among Army personnel.

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Lidia Bastianich - PC Grandma and Food Celebrity

Providence College — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the PC Podcast, restaurateur, cooking show host, and author Lidia Bastianich explains how her love for cooking connects her to her childhood in Italy. Bastianich visited PC for Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 4-6, to discuss her memoir, My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family and Food, and to see her grandson, Miles Bastianich ’22. The conversation was facilitated by Edward A. Iannuccilli, M.D. ’61, a retired physician who has written books about growing up in an Italian-American family.

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Ghosties, and Beasties, and Things That Go Bump in the Night - Dr. Raymond Sickinger '71

Providence College — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0400

In this pre-recorded podcast, Dr. Sickinger, professor of history and of public and community service studies, discusses the origins of Halloween and how the tales of ghosts, witches, werewolves, and vampires have worked their way into our movies, literature, and nightmares — including examples from Rhode Island.

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John Bowab ’55 – Directing stage and screen

Providence College — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

John Bowab took his experience writing and directing musicals at PC and turned it into a career as a director of national touring productions of Broadway shows starring greats such as Debbie Reynolds and Angela Lainsbury. Then he headed to Hollywood to direct television sitcoms, including 91 episodes of The Facts of Life, and television specials for stars such as Jay Leno, Johnny Carson, and Bob Hope. The child of Syrian immigrants who grew up in Pawtucket, R.I., Bowab also discussed his family’s reaction to his career choices and why he chooses to give back to PC.

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E.C. Osondu – The Writer’s Voice

Providence College — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk with E.C. Osondu, associate professor of English, recent recipient of the BOA Prize for Short Fiction for his collection, Alien Stories. Osondu is the author of two books and short stories that have been published in Granta, n+1, The Atlantic, McSweeney’s, Guernica, AGNI, and more. Born and raised in Nigeria, Osondu discussed the influence of his heritage on his writing, what it’s like to nurture young writers in Providence College’s Creative Writing Program, and how his writing evolved after immigrating to the United States.

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Arthur F. Ryan ’63, ’90Hon., & ’89P - Grounded in the liberal arts

Providence College — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Arthur F. Ryan ’63, ’90Hon., & ’89P is one of Providence College’s most distinguished and successful alumni. A math major at PC, Mr. Ryan became an acclaimed business leader, eventually becoming CEO of Prudential Insurance Company. In this podcast, he talks about how his Providence College liberal arts education, along with other lessons he learned during his student days, helped to set the stage for his professional success. Later in the podcast, Mr. Ryan and his former professional associate Liz Lott Flynn ’82 engage in a lively discussion, facilitated by Prof. Alex Moffett, continuing on those same themes.

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Paul Mecurio ’82 – Accounting for Jokes

Providence College — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

By standard measures, accountancy major Paul Mecurio ’82 was leading a successful life as a lawyer and investment banker on Wall Street. But after a chance encounter with Jay Leno, the Providence native found himself living a double life — managing mergers and acquisitions by day and performing stand-up at night. Mecurio discusses his transition from finance to comedy, a typical day of filming at shows like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and how studying Development of Western Civilization at PC helps him craft jokes.

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All rise for Lisa M. Schenck ’83 & ’18Hon.

Providence College — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Lisa Schenck ’83 & ’18Hon. is a former U.S. Army attorney and judge who retired as a colonel after 25 years of distinguished military service. That experience led to a second career, in academic life, as an associate dean at George Washington University Law School. A political science major and ROTC cadet as a PC undergraduate, Thibault describes the way in which her PC experiences, both in the classroom and the ROTC battalion, set the stage for a remarkably successful career.

Schenck receiving her honorary degree in 2018.

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Resilience and Academic Resilience at PC - Dr. Mary O'Keeffe

Providence College — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Nearly every one of us exhibits resilience from time to time. Dr. Mary O’Keeffe, associate professor of psychology, has had a special interest in building resilience for decades — partly because it is so important to the mental health and well-being of students. Join us as O’Keeffe discusses how she has incorporated resilience into courses and helped initiate a curriculum-based academic resilience faculty fellowship program supported by Chris Riccobono ’01 and his wife, Amy Parillo ’03.

Rev. Adam Young ’06 - 'Worst Cooks In America'

Providence College — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:16 -0400

Meet Rev. Adam Young ’06, a competitor on the current season of “Worst Cooks in America” on the Food Network. Father Adam, the pastor of St. Paul’s Church in Cranston, R.I., jokes that God must forsake him in the kitchen, because he’s so bad at cooking. Learn how he will use the $25,000 prize if he wins and how food factors into the Church’s ministry.

Sarah Kirchner ’21: Newly published, and rightfully proud

Providence College — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:38:39 -0400

Meet Sarah Kirchner ’21, newly published author and creative writing enthusiast. An English/creative writing and art history double major, Kirchner wrote Try and Catch Me (Typewriter Pub, 2019), a young adult fiction work that was published in June. Her sustained flair for creativity, her satisfaction in organizing and writing thoughts and stories, and her elation over discovering a passion for art history while at PC are abundantly apparent in this conversation.

Re-broadcast - The state of the humanities at PC

Providence College — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:25 -0400

As the fall semester starts, revisit our episode with Dr. Raymond Hain on the humanities at PC. At Providence College, the humanities are an integral and flourishing element of the liberal arts experience; in some ways, they draw in the entire College community. In this podcast episode, Dr. Raymond Hain, associate professor of philosophy and associate director of the Humanities Program, discusses the interdisciplinary nature of the humanities, the significance of the Ruane Center for the Humanities, and programs like the Humanities Forum and the Humanities Reading Seminar.

Called to serve - Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. '98

Providence College — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:25 -0400

Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98 provides both insight and humor in this wide-ranging interview that covers Father’s own faith journey, his work as PC’s vice president for mission and ministry, and his newest vocation – chaplain in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Father James offers perspectives on the faith community among PC’s students, the personal reasons why service as a Navy chaplain is so important to him, and – with his trademark sense of humor – the factors and influences that brought him to PC and the priesthood. Follow the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play and YouTube. Visit Providence College on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn.

Life-saving research with Dr. Kathleen Cornely and R. Seth Pinches ’16

Providence College — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:08:55 -0400

Dr. Kathleen Cornely, professor of chemistry for 25 years, and her former student, R. Seth Pinches ’16, reunite in this episode of the Providence College Podcast to discuss their role in research that saved the life of a 17-year-old woman in England. Cornely and her students collect and isolate phages, viruses commonly found in the environment that show promise for treating drug-resistant infections.

Madeleine Veith ’16 – Christ in the City

Providence College — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:05 -0400

Madeleine Veith ’16 spent the last two years in Denver, Colo., as a missionary for Christ in the City, a Catholic non-profit dedicated to preparing young people to know, love, and serve the poor. Veith discusses the goals of this street ministry and how she grew from the experience, as well as how her PC experience prepared her for these years of service.

PACT maintains mission control

Providence College — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:05 -0400

Nearly 20 years after its formation, the College’s Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers program continues to excel in its mission of preparing educators to contribute to the enrichment of Catholic schools. The two-year teacher education program, which boasts more than 300 graduates, includes principals, assistant principals, and even alumni in religious formation among its ranks. Listen in as Dr. Michael T. O’Connor, PACT director, discusses success stories, training and support for student-teachers, the legacy of retired PACT director Brother Patrick S. Carey, CFC, the state of Catholic school education, and much more.

The state of the humanities at PC

Providence College — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:04 -0400

At Providence College, the humanities are an integral and flourishing element of the liberal arts experience; in some ways, they draw in the entire College community. In this podcast episode, Dr. Raymond Hain, associate professor of philosophy and associate director of the Humanities Program, discusses the interdisciplinary nature of the humanities, the significance of the Ruane Center for the Humanities, and programs like the Humanities Forum and the Humanities Reading Seminar.

Dr. Theresa Moreau — To the Moon and Beyond

Providence College — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:14 -0400

As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing approaches, we talk with Dr. Theresa Moreau, assistant professor of physics, about PC’s affiliation with the NASA Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium. She discussed how the grant has funded undergraduate research at the College, as well as the value of hands-on fabrication experience for a budding engineer.

Father David Orique - Dominican History

Providence College — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:09 -0400

This week’s guest is Rev. David T. Orique, O.P., a member of the Providence College history faculty and Director of Latin American and Latina/o Studies. Father Orique, who grew up in a California agricultural community and worked in banking before becoming a Dominican, shares the story of his personal journey, along with insights about Dominican history and scholarship and some of his favorite things about living in New England. The interview begins with discussion of two July academic conferences Father is organizing on campus. The first is on the subject of Bartolome de Las Casas, the 16th century Spanish colonist who became a Dominican; it will be followed by the Third International Congress on the History of the Order of Preachers in the Americas.

What’s Brewing at PC — Dr. Jay Pike and Alex Ventouris ’20

Providence College — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:09 -0400

Dr. Jay Pike, assistant professor of chemistry at PC, has been home brewing since his graduate school days. Now he and research students, such as biology major Alex Ventouris ’20, are studying how to decrease some of the organic compounds that create off-flavors in beer. Pike also discusses his course, The Scientific Chef, and some tips for enjoying beer at home.

Friar Foundations: A journey unfolds

Providence College — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:59:59 -0400

Friar Foundations, a summer bridge program for incoming students, enters its sixth year this July. The program’s first and only director, Kaitlyn O’Malley, associate director of academic services, says she is gratified to “watch the journey, watch the development” of up to 25 students each summer. In this episode, she joins graduate assistant Tyre Richards ’19, a former participant and two-year mentor in Friar Foundations, in discussing the educational, social, and personal rewards of a unique program that galvanizes the student participants and the College community.

‘Going Yard’ with landscaper & media personality Chris Lambton ’99

Providence College — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:16 -0400

Yards are important social and recreational gathering places for families and friends. Chris Lambton ’99 understands that better than most people. The professional landscaper, media personality, and lifestyle expert craves working in and transforming yards, bringing smiles to property owners throughout Cape Cod. A star with his wife, Peyton, on HGTV’s Going Yard and a host of two DIY Networks shows, Lambton discusses the joys of reality show and “real life” landscaping, creating sustainable yards, and advice he gives to people eager to revamp their property.

Sister Larraine Lauter, O.S.U. ‘19Hon. — Water with Blessings

Providence College — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:15 -0400

Sister Larraine Lauter, O.S.U. ’19Hon. has a lot to celebrate this year. She was honored at PC’s Commencement for work with her Kentucky-based organization, Water With Blessings, which has distributed more than 96,000 water filters to hundreds of thousands of families in 47 countries. In this episode, Sister Larraine discusses the organization’s successes in the fight to rid Haiti of cholera and other achievements of her 40 years as an Ursuline sister.

Re-Broadcast - Dan Devine ’04 on All Things NBA and Writing

Providence College — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:50:42 -0400

Dan Devine ’04, staff writer for The Ringer, is long on analysis and opinion and short on sleep as the NBA finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors unfold. Devine, who has covered the NBA for a decade, joined us on the podcast as the 2018-19 season was starting.

Neal Ferreira ’02: Where song and passion merge

Providence College — Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:17 -0400

His rich, powerful voice has elevated the concert sounds of opera companies and symphonies from all over the United States. He’s sung at Tanglewood and at Boston’s Symphony Hall. He’s as comfortable singing masterpieces from Mozart and Beethoven as he is vocalizing contemporary compositions like Brother Nat. And oftentimes, he’s singing in a foreign language. The passion for singing only grows deeper and more fulfilling with every score for tenor and opera singer Neal Ferreira ’02. His appreciation for the gift of singing and performing and for the people and life experiences that have shaped his career resonates in this edition of the Providence College Podcast.

Commencement 2019

Providence College — Mon, 20 May 2019 14:12:26 -0400

Providence College awarded degrees to the Class of 2019 on Sunday, May 19 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in downtown Providence. The commencement ceremony capped a series of weekend events, and we are pleased today to present some of the highlights. 1:00 We begin at Saturday’s Academic Awards Ceremony, where Professor Ted Andrews provided greetings from the faculty. A 2001 PC graduate, Professor Andrews is an associate professor in the Department of History and Classics. He was recently announced as the 2019 winner of the Joseph R. Accinno Teaching Award, an honor accorded each year to the faculty member who best exhibits excellence in teaching, passion and enthusiasm for learning, and genuine concern for students’ academic and personal growth. 11:07 Professor Andrews was followed by graduating senior Paul Lafond, of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Earning the highest academic rank in the Class of 2019, Paul achieved a perfect 4.0, majoring in quantitative economics and minoring in math. This coming fall, he will enroll in a master’s degree program at the University of Chicago. Here are the words he shared with his classmates. 17:37 Later on Saturday, members of the graduating class and their families gathered in the Begley Field House at Peterson Recreation Center for the annual Commencement Mass. Joined by several Dominican concelebrants, College President Father Brian Shanley served as the principal celebrant and homilist. 31:37 Sunday’s commencement ceremony, PC’s 101st, was – as usual – a festive and memorable occasion. Speakers included Class President Caroline Cook, a marketing major from Hingham, Massachusetts. She addressed the audience on behalf of the Class of 2019. 32:27 Mark McGwin, a member of the Providence College Class of 1981 who serves as president of the Providence College National Alumni Association, welcomed the new graduates to the alumni family – comprising some 56,000 women and men living around the country and around the world. 38:15 The ceremony built to the climactic commencement address, presented this year by business leader and philanthropist Steve Pemberton. Mr. Pemberton, whose personal story is remarkable and inspiring, also received an honorary degree earlier in the ceremony. We begin with Father Shanley’s introduction, followed by the commencement address.

Marta Martínez '79 & '19Hon. — Rhode Island’s Latino voices

Providence College — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:19 -0400

In this podcast, we talk with Marta Martínez ’79, the founder and executive director of Rhode Island Latino Arts. An oral historian and nonprofit leader who has chronicled the stories of Latinos who settled in Rhode Island, Martínez will receive an honorary degree at Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2019. The Texas native shared her memories of her undergraduate days and of helping young people, including PC students, become historians in their communities.

Theatre program spotlight glowing

Providence College — Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:19 -0400

Like the proverbial curtain, the reputation of the College’s theatre program is rising. PC students are annually winning awards and being recognized at the regional and national levels of the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival competitions. Nearly three-dozen students are studying theatre as majors or minors, and dozens more are involved in acting and myriad behind-the-scenes roles in mainstage productions. In this episode, James “Jimmy” Calitri, associate professor of theatre and director of theatre, dance, and film, and one of his students, actor Dan Jameson ’21, discuss recent success in the ACTF, the unique opportunities theatre provides for students, and the passionate, close-knit culture of the program.

Jim Crowley: Success Won’t Alter Friars’ Work Ethic

Providence College — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:19 -0400

Jim Crowley, who just completed his third season as the Friars’ women’s basketball coach, is not about to get caught looking. “As a coach, you can never be satisfied,” says Crowley, who led PC to its best season in nine years — one featuring 19 victories and a trip to the round of 16 in the WNIT. Listen in as Crowley talks about the character and growth of the 2018-19 team, his expectations for a team that returns 10 student-athletes next season, recruiting Division I talent, and his coaching style.

Marine life in motion - Jack Costello

Providence College — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:04 -0400

Marine biologist Dr. Jack Costello spent most of his 30th year at PC studying ctenophores, also known as comb jellies, on a research trip to American Samoa and Bermuda. On this podcast, he discussed his research on gelatinous organisms such as jellyfish, research life at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Mass., and the changes he and his family have made to limit their impact on the oceans.

Preparing for Easter

Providence College — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:14 -0400

As Holy Week begins, a podcast featuring two presentations from a recent four-part Lenten retreat for faculty and staff. Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80, PC’s president, first gives a talk on the subject of prayer. That is followed by a presentation by Rev. M. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98, vice president for mission and ministry, on almsgiving. The College’s Office of Mission and Ministry organized the retreat, presented on consecutive Tuesdays at the Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies.

Philanthropy and Friars Give - Cate Latz '13

Providence College — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:12 -0400

Wednesday, April 10 is Friars Give, Providence College’s annual day of giving. Sharing her insights is Cate Latz ’13, assistant director of prospect research and management in the Office of Institutional Advancement. One who has studied, taught, and worked at PC, Latz discusses the Friars Give initiative, giving by young alumni, and philanthropy in general. For more information about Friars Give, and to participate on Wednesday, visit http://friarsgive.org.

Celebrating Student Scholarship - Dr. Jennifer L. Van Reet & Amy Goggin ’93 & ‘13G

Providence College — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:46:00 -0400

How does Providence College help students engage with learning through research, internships, and community service? Discover the Center for Engaged Learning with the center’s director, Dr. Jennifer L. Van Reet, associate professor of psychology, and assistant director Amy Goggin ’93 & ‘13G. They discuss the goals of PC’s Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship and Creativity, now in its 10th year, and how this year’s celebration will honor the legacy of Dr. Stephen J. Mecca ’64 & ’66G.

Women’s Ice Hockey Skating with Confidence, Optimism

Providence College — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:09 -0400

The Friars’ tradition-rich women’s ice hockey team is coming off a 24-win season, and the energy is palpable as we speak with first-year Head Coach Matt Kelly and goaltender Clare Minnerath ’20. Kelly calls out season highlights, reflects on his previous work with USA Hockey, and identifies the program’s ultimate goal: a national championship. Minnerath discusses the demands of being a Division I student-athlete and the support she has received at PC in battling cancer.

Talkin' Baseball - Rev. Humbert Kilanowski, O.P.

Providence College — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:38 -0400

Our guest is Rev. Humbert Kilanowski, O.P., a member of the math and computer science faculty who is in his first year at Providence College. Father Humbert has assembled a team of ten students to work with him on a baseball statistics research project, which will form the basis of the group’s work in a research course, Sabermetrics: The Mathematical Analysis of Baseball, next fall. In this podcast, Father describes his research premise, which involves studying Cape Cod League data with an eye toward developing a modified algorithm for the Wins Above Replacement (WAR) statistic. With opening day looming, Father also shares the reasons for his lifelong interest in baseball and baseball statistics, along with his predictions for the upcoming major league season.

Megan Oteri ’96 Makes Learning Fun

Providence College — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:18 -0400

Megan (Miller) Oteri ’96 brings a decidedly creative approach to learning. The former special education, elementary education, and language arts teacher takes education to a light, hands-on, and fun level as the CEO and founder of Brick Scholars (https://www.brickscholars.com/lego-serious-play/). The mobile learning lab works with corporate and executive teams, organizations, business schools, and children in grades K-12 to inspire learning and to find solutions to specific needs. She uses LEGOS and other teaching tools to enhance understanding and problem solving, easily earning trust with her style and passion. Listen in as Oteri speaks about the multifaceted approaches to her work, the importance of creative learning, and her integration of art in teaching.

A Life In Sports - Jill LaPoint

Providence College — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:13 -0500

Our guest in this episode is Jill LaPoint, Providence College’s deputy athletic director and senior woman administrator. A member of the Friar athletics leadership team since 2000, LaPoint shares the story of her careering coaching and athletics administration, including the things that inspire her most about PC and Friar sports. She also provides insights into the administration of a Division I athletics program, and she discusses the impact of Title IX on sports, and on her life.

Brianna Muñoz, D.M.D. ’12 on Kids, Their Teeth, and Their Well-Being

Providence College — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:06 -0500

Being sensitive to and caring for her young patients is just as important as keeping their teeth and gums healthy, says pediatric dentist Brianna Muñoz, D.M.D. ’12. A 2016 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Muñoz was profoundly impacted by a service trip to Chile with dental school peers. Follow along as she speaks about that experience, the research she is conducting as the 2018-19 Samuel D. Harris Research and Policy Fellow, and how her exposure to the humanities at Providence College influenced her and her career path.

On The Air - WDOM Memories

Providence College — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:15 -0500

Live, from the basement of Joseph Hall….it’s WDOM, 91.3 FM. At least it was in the early 1980s, when Marty Moran ’83 and Tory Ryden ’86 were among a group of students playing music, providing news updates, and broadcasting hockey games. Like many of their contemporaries, Tory (a journalist and communications professional) and Marty (a professional voice-over artist) used those experiences, combined with their PC educational experiences, as the foundation for careers in communications. This podcast previews an Alumni and Family Weekend panel discussion, also featuring John Hennessy ’82, on the impact and legacy of WDOM, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.

Thomas Zinzarella '21 - Aspiring Broadcaster

Providence College — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:15 -0500

Thomas Zinzarella is a Providence College sophomore from Connecticut who is working hard to prepare for a career in sports media. In addition to broadcasting games on WDOM radio and the FOX Digital Network, he has landed a play-by-play job for the upcoming Cape Cod League baseball season. In this podcast, Zinzarella talks about his broadcasting role models, his extensive networking activities, and those PC faculty members who are helping him work toward achieving his goals.

Teddy Kiritsy ’19 leaves it all on the stage

Providence College — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 09:50:28 -0500

Teddy Kiritsy ’19 is more than just one of PC’s first musical theatre majors. He’s a singer, actor, musician, dancer, and now, production director. His love of theatre and the performing arts is complemented by his exuberant personality — and each is apparent in this episode. Listen along as Teddy talks about the challenges and rewards of directing You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, introducing schoolchildren to drama, the new musical theatre concentration, and the PC in Hollywood program.

MLK Convocation 2019 ft. Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Providence College — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:03 -0500

As part of MLK Convocation Week, the entire PC community is invited to the second annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. PC is thrilled to welcome Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, the third child of Archbishop Desmond and Nomalizo Leah Tutu, as our keynote convocation speaker. Rev. Tutu is a nationally and internationally known human rights activist, development consultant, educator, and Episcopal priest. The challenges of growing up black and female in apartheid South Africa has led Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu to become an activist for human rights. Those experiences taught how much we all lose when any of us is judged purely on physical attributes. In her speeches, she blends the passion for human dignity with humor and personal stories. Rev. Tutu is the third child of Archbishop Desmond and Nomalizo Leah Tutu. She was born in South Africa and has also lived in Lesotho, the United Kingdom and the United States. She was educated in Swaziland, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and has divided her adult life between South Africa and the United States. Growing up the ‘daughter of …’ has offered Rev. Tutu many opportunities and challenges in her life. Most important of these has been the challenge to find her own place in the world. She has taken up the challenge and channeled the opportunities that she has been given to raise her voice as a champion for the dignity of all. Her professional experience ranges from being a development consultant in West Africa, to being program coordinator for programs on race and gender and gender-based violence in education at the African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town. In addition, Tutu has taught at the University of Hartford, University of Connecticut, and Brevard College in North Carolina. She started her public speaking as a college student at Berea College in Kentucky in the 1970’s when she was invited to speak at churches, community groups and colleges and universities about her experiences growing up in apartheid South Africa. Since that time, she has become a much sought-after speaker to groups as varied as business associations, professional conferences, elected officials and church and civic organizations. Rev. Tutu has also led truth and reconciliation workshops for groups dealing with different types of conflict. Together with Rose Bator, she presents a workshop titled Building Bridges dealing with issues of race and racism. The two also lead women’s retreats through their organization, Sister Sojourner. They are also writing a book provisionally titled I Don’t Think of You as Black: Honest Conversations on Race and Racism. In addition, Rev. Tutu is a consultant to two organizations which reflect the breadth of her involvement in issues of human rights. The organizations are the Spiritual Alliance to Stop Intimate Violence, founded by renowned author Riane Eisler and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Betty Williams, and the Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa. Rev. Tutu is an ordained priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee and recently joined The Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville, N.C. to work on racial and economic reconciliation issues across western North Carolina. She is a single mother of three.

Rocking On: Steve Smith ’73 and The Nakeds

Providence College — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 00:00:05 -0500

There’s no slowing Steve Smith ’73 and his band, The Nakeds, who continue to blast out powerhouse R&B and rock ‘n’ roll tunes in southern New England. Now in its 46th year, the band has produced an album and three CDs, and has played with the likes of sax great Clarence Clemons and fellow Rhode Islander John Cafferty and his Beaver Brown Band. Listen in as Smith talks about his lifetime love of music, the changes in R&B sound over the decades, and his appreciation for a PC education.

Adam Hanna '18 - Re-broadcast

Providence College — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:15 -0500

Singer-songwriter Adam Hanna ’18 joins us on the Providence College podcast. To celebrate Hanna singing the national anthem at the PC men's basketball game vs. Villanova, enjoy this episode that originally ran in June 2018. Hanna shared insights about the ways in which his PC experiences helped prepare him to pursue a career as a performer, his musical influences, and the songwriting process. This podcast also includes musical interludes – some of Hanna’s original works , "Come as you are" and "100 years", Adam's tribute to Providence College during the centennial year.

Dr. Patrick Kelly — The Legal Sports Betting Scene

Providence College — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:05 -0500

Legalized sports betting has arrived in Rhode Island, is taking root nationally, and is being followed carefully by PC accountancy professor Dr. Patrick Kelly, an expert in the social costs of casino gambling. Listen in as he discusses how this new form of gambling is affecting the gaming industry, as well as his concerns about online and problem gambling. The topic is tied into the PC School of Business’ Ethics in Business Education Program, which Kelly also discusses.

Dr. Matthew Eriksen – Leadership

Providence College — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:05 -0500

Dr. Matthew Eriksen, professor of management, teaches leadership in the Providence College School of Business and to student leaders through PC’s Leadership Fellows Program. Learn about his current research on peer coaching and what changes he thinks people could make to become their best selves in 2019.

2018 Lessons and Carols

Providence College — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:01:05 -0500

If you missed Lessons & Carols, Providence College’s signature Advent celebration, on Saturday, Dec. 1, you’re in luck. Listen to the podcast of the event, which featured performances by the combined choirs of Providence College.

Rev. Nicanor Austriaco - Scientist and Theologian

Providence College — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:15 -0500

In this episode, PC biology professor and moral theologian Rev. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P. discusses ethical concerns over the use of CRISPR genome-editing technology on human babies. Father Nic, who has doctorates in biology and theology, explains what inspired him to pursue an MBA from PC’s School of Business, and talks about the theology course his students describe as life-changing.

Jillian Rose '04 — Patient advocate

Providence College — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:07 -0500

In this episode, we talk with Jillian Rose ’04, who graduated from PC with degrees in social work and health policy & management. Rose, who is director of community engagement, diversity and research at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, received the Distinguished Educator Award from the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals for her work training health professionals to improve care and to change outcomes for patients of color. Rose, who will receive her doctorate in health education from Columbia University in the spring, talked about the challenges patients face and how she found her calling while studying at PC.

1st Week of Advent - Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. '60

Providence College — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:44 -0500

In this podcast, Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60 offers a homily reflecting on the First Sunday of Advent liturgy. Father Quigley is one of Providence College’s two alumni chaplains (along with Rev. J. Stuart McPhail, O.P. ’61. Advent and Lenten homilies, provided as a gift to the College community, form a significant part of their substantial outreach efforts. You can learn more by visiting alumni.providence.edu/alumni-chaplaincy.

Dan Devine ’04 on All Things NBA and Writing

Providence College — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:04 -0500

Dan Devine ’04 knows lots about the NBA, but he easily knows just as much about writing and communicating. Devine has covered the NBA for a decade, mostly with Yahoo Sports. In this episode, the energy that is emblematic of his writing style resonates. Listen along as he not only analyzes the NBA and the state of the college basketball game, but also reminisces about his PC professors, classroom experiences, and writing for The Cowl. Outgoing and funny, Devine (@YourManDevine on Twitter) closes with insightful direction to young writers.

Life at PC for students with disabilities — Rakeb Max ’22 and Jennifer Rivera ‘06SCE & ‘13G

Providence College — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:08 -0500

Join us to learn how students with disabilities succeed at Providence College. Rakeb Max ’22, who is blind, discussed the merits of assistive technology — including how she shoots selfies for Instagram — and how her sense of humor keeps her going. Jennifer Rivera ‘06SCE & ‘13G, the assistant director of disability support services in PC’s Office of Academic Services, described how the College helps students who have medical, physical, or other disabilities.

Called To Serve - Retired U.S. Army Col. Gerry Dillon ’68 & ’74G

Providence College — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:08 -0500

Retired U.S. Army Col. Gerry Dillon ’68 & ’74G shares the story of the singular Providence College family that includes his father, Jim, a 1933 PC grad who was a decorated Navy officer during World War II, and his son, Ryan, Class of 1995, who is himself an Army colonel — not to mention his mother, Kay, who walked across the street from the family’s Elmhurst home to serve for nearly 40 years on the College’s administrative staff.

The Mayor of Friartown - Bob Driscoll

Providence College — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:47 -0500

By his own account, a young Bob Driscoll was good at two things – sports and music (he was a drummer in a band called “The Night Riders”). He chose sports, becoming a coach and athletics administrator in a career that brought him to Providence College as athletic director 17 years ago. In this podcast, Driscoll talks about the new Ruane Friar Development Center, the initiatives that support Friar student-athletes in various ways, and being in the Red Sox dugout during the 1967 World Series.

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Kerry '88 and Karl Anderson '88 - More than just a name on a stadium

Providence College — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:13 -0400

Kerry and Karl Anderson, both members of the Class of 1988, are the guests on this edition of the Providence College podcast. Speaking from their home in Connecticut, the Andersons – for whom the College’s soccer/lacrosse stadium is named – share their thoughts on the influence of PC on their lives, the value and impact of the Friar athletics program, and the 50th anniversary of the men’s soccer program – for which Karl starred. They are also raising the next generation of Friar fans, two sons who have decided that to celebrate Halloween by attending the PC vs. St. John’s soccer game in New York. Karl Anderson is a College trustee who is the chair of the Varsity Athletics Committee.

Latino and Latina Voters and Candidates - Beyond Your News Feed

Providence College — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:33 -0400

This week, we’re sharing an episode of Beyond Your News Feed, a podcast by PC’s Department of Political Science. This episode features Dr. Anthony Affigne, professor of political science. In an interview conducted by his colleague, Dr. William Hudson, Affigne shares information about demographics, trends, and electoral characteristics related to Latino and Latina voters in the United States. He discusses key Congressional races where that voter group may have a significant impact on the outcome, and several Latino and Latina candidates who are emerging on the national political scene.

Chris Dankberg ’03 — Sports, Economics, and Information

Providence College — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:29 -0400

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we hear from Chris Dankberg ’03, who studied economics at PC. As part of the Economics Department Career Speaker Series, Dankberg discussed his career, which has focused on the intersection of data analytics and sports entertainment. Dankberg has held positions at the San Diego Padres, eBay, and StubHub, and now works at ViaSat, bringing live sports and other content to airline passengers. This podcast was prerecorded.

Maggie Zied ’19 – Cracking the PC Code

Providence College — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:19 -0400

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we chat with Maggie Zied ’19, a computer science major and a Clare Boothe Luce scholar. As a Luce scholar, Zied enjoys a full scholarship for her senior year and gets support for an independent research project. Zied discusses her research in steganography and information hiding, as well as her family’s PC legacy and her interest in yoga.

Kelly Page ’93 – Celebrating the Sciences

Providence College — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:34:52 -0400

In this episode, hear Kelly Page ’93 present the annual Anna E. LaVoie Lecture as part of the opening celebration for the Providence College Science Complex. Page, who majored in biology and chemistry at Providence College, is vice president and head of the German oncology business unit at Takeda Oncology.

Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire - Learning Strategies and Metacognition

Providence College — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:26 -0400

Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire is the guest on this episode of the Providence College podcast. Dr. McGuire, who will visit PC for a series of workshops with students and faculty members Oct. 18-19, is a retired Louisiana State Chemistry professor who also is director emerita of LSU’s Center for Academic Services. She is an expert on learning strategies, academic advising, and cognitive science-based techniques students can use to achieve better results. In this interview, she discusses her own career path and her learning style, and the ways in which people can take concrete steps toward more meaningful teaching and learning experiences.

Dr. Ray Sickinger '71 - 40+ Years in Friartown

Providence College — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:00:46 -0400

This week’s guest is Dr. Raymond Sickinger ’71, chair of PC’s Department of History and Classics. Sickinger shares a personal story that inspires both his scholarship and his commitment to helping others as a 33-year member of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. His new, award-winning book, Antoine Frederic Ozanam, tells the story of the 19th century Frenchman who founded the organization that became the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. A first-generation college student from Cranston, this PC icon arrived as an undergraduate in 1967 and — except for his years in graduate school at Notre Dame — has been part of the community ever since. In this interview, he talks about those faculty members and others he admired as a student, the colleagues and students who inspire him today, and how a Dominican priest cemented his connection to PC — and to his faith — through music.

Daniel Arteaga '19 – Ministry on campus and around the world

Providence College — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:16 -0400

In this episode, Daniel Arteaga ’19 describes his experience as a Father Smith Fellow, living and serving in the Solomon Islands with Archbishop Christopher Cardone, O.P. ’80. Arteaga, the president of PC Campus Ministry, also discussed how he chose PC and his majors in theology and philosophy.

Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum '18Hon. - 2018 Academic Convocation Keynote

Providence College — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:09:56 -0400

The 2018-2019 academic year began on August 27, with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum '18Hon. providing the keynote talk at Providence College’s annual convocation. A leading expert in race and race relations in American society, Dr. Tatum —whose achievements and impact PC recognized with an honorary degree last May — shared her remarkable insights with a large audience of faculty, staff, and students. This podcast takes the form of a recording of her live presentation. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Google Play, Stitcher, and YouTube.

Dr. Katherine Lacasse ’07 — The Psychology of Being Green

Providence College — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:58 -0400

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we talk with Dr. Katherine Lacasse ’07, an assistant professor of social psychology at Rhode Island College, who studies how performing green behaviors impacts people's self-perceptions and political attitudes regarding environmental issues. She describes the courses at PC that ultimately influenced her research interests and how her knowledge of social psychology helps her as an instructor.

Eileen Wisnewski – Careers and life after PC

Providence College — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 06:19:46 -0400

What will I do after I graduate? That’s a question on the mind of just about every college student — and his or her parents. This podcast episode features an interview with Eileen Wisnewski, the director of PC’s Center for Career Education and Professional Development. She describes the center’s comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to helping graduates find post-PC opportunities that are both meaningful and fulfilling, and she provides insights on the marketability of job candidates who have liberal arts degrees.

Risa Takenaka '19 - From Japan to Providence to Ghana and Back

Providence College — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:05 -0400

Risa Takenaka '19 is a Renaissance woman. The applied physics major traveled to Ghana in May to field test her soft-sand filter prototype, developed in Dr. Stephen Mecca’s engineering lab. Born in Japan, Takenaka also put her philosophy minor to work this summer comparing parenting styles in Japan and the United States. In this episode, Takenaka discusses how she manages her time as a Division I tennis player and her favorite places to eat in Providence.

Amanda Klane '08 - Founder, Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt

Providence College — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:14 -0400

A year after graduation, former Friar soccer player Amanda Klane ’08 co-founded Yasso, the Greek yogurt frozen dessert company. Today, Yasso pops and pints are available in more than 15,000 grocery stores in all 50 states. In this episode, she explains how the company develops new flavors, the lessons she learned on the soccer field, and what’s next for Yasso.

Mike Rodak '13 — ESPN Sports Reporter & Analyst

Providence College — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:14 -0400

With NFL training camps underway, no one is more excited than Mike Rodak '13, who enters his sixth season as a sports reporter and analyst for ESPN, covering the Buffalo Bills. In this episode, Rodak discusses the logistics and spirit of training camp, game-day coverage, his thoughts on a league protocol for the national anthem, and the relevance of his liberal arts education to his career.

Chard deNiord — American Poetry Scholar

Providence College — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:04 -0400

What is it like to be a state poet laureate? How does it feel to interview some of the greats in contemporary American poetry? In this episode, Chard deNiord, professor of English and an award-winning poet, discusses these questions, his new book, and his surprising entry point into poetry.

Sean McAdam ’81 - “Boston: America’s Best Sports Town”

Providence College — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 21:54:05 -0400

Sports journalist Sean McAdam ’81 joins us to talk about his new book, “Boston: America’s Best Sports Town,” his multimedia career, and his current work at the year-old Boston Sports Journal website. The book, which came out this spring, provides Sean’s insights on each of Boston’s professional sports franchises, some of the area’s unique sports traditions (e.g. the Boston Marathon and the Beanpot hockey tournament), Boston Olympians, college sports, and more. Sean tells us how he picked the four legends for his Boston sports “Mt. Rushmore,” including his reasons for selecting Bill Russell over Larry Bird to represent the Celtics.

Adam Hanna '18

Providence College — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:24 -0400

Singer-songwriter Adam Hanna ’18 joins us on the Providence College podcast. Adam shared insights about the ways in which his PC experiences helped prepare him to pursue a career as a performer, his musical influences, and the songwriting process. This podcast also includes musical interludes – some of Adam’s original works and his cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Thunder Road.” Adam Hanna and The Class of '18 - Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tukqTkfBczg Adam Hanna - Run While You're Young - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOucVnC-sik St. Dominic Weekend 2017 Highlights ft 100 Years - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f73OFyIGWPA

Rosy Khalife ’13 — Riding Along with Surprise Ride

Providence College — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:14 -0400

Surprise Ride is going places. On this episode, we talk to Rosy Khalife ’13 about the inspiration that led to the founding of this subscription box startup, their experience on Shark Tank, what’s next for Surprise Ride, and her family’s path to the United States.

A conversation with Father Shanley

Providence College — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:04 -0400

As he approaches the 13th anniversary of the beginning of his presidency, Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 joins us on the Providence College podcast. In a wide-ranging interview, Father discusses subjects including his path to the priesthood, what he enjoys about teaching a philosophy course each fall semester, and his fondest hopes for the College’s future.

Dr. Jeff Johnson – Radical politics as one of the “main currents” in American history

Providence College — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:08:25 -0400

Dr. Jeff Johnson of the Department of History and Classics, discusses his teaching and research specialties, which include radicalism during the Progressive Era in the American West. He also shared insights about the scholarly research process, and his involvement in a national program meant to provide K-12 teachers with access to new knowledge as it is being discovered by academic researchers. Having spent much of his youth in Wyoming and attended college in Montana, Dr. Johnson also discussed some of the issues related to the mythology of the Old West, and talked about his favorite Western movie (oh, and a chance meeting with Friar legend Kris Dunn in Chicago).

Joseph DeStefano '52 - A Veteran's Journey from the Pacific to Providence (Rebroadcast)

Providence College — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:44 -0400

This week, we are fortunate to talk with World War II veteran Joseph DeStefano '52. DeStefano entered the Navy division of the Army in 1943 and served until 1946. In that time, he served throughout the Pacific helping to secure various islands and defeat the Japanese. After leaving the army, he enrolled at Providence College, played college basketball and baseball, and began his career in education. In this episode, DeStefano talks about what he learned in the army, the advice he gives most often, and what it was like to teach Ed Cooley at Central High School.

John Rock - From adhesive tape to sleep pods: 30 years of caring for Friar student-athletes

Providence College — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:32 -0400

John Rock, senior associate athletic director for sports medicine, discusses the ways in which Providence College works to provide the support student-athletes need to compete at the Division I level. Over the course of 30 years at PC, John says he has seen tremendous changes but that the driving principle continues to be a focus on each student’s well-being.

Dr. Mitchell Kusy ’73 - Toxic Co-Workers

Providence College — Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:22 -0400

Dr. Mitchell Kusy ’73 is a corporate psychologist, a Fulbright Scholar in organization development, and a professor in the doctoral program at Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership & Change. He discusses the commitment to “everyday civility” and the impact of toxic personalities, particularly employees, in the workplace.

Commencement Weekend 2018

Providence College — Mon, 21 May 2018 11:03:56 -0400

Enjoy these highlights of Providence College’s One Hundredth Commencement Exercises, including greetings at Commencement Exercises by College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80, as well as his classmate Karen Monti Flynn ’80 & ’15P, president of the Providence College National Alumni Association, and Conor Glendon ’18, president of the senior class. Then, listen to David McCullough ’18Hon. present his inspirational Commencement Address.

Dr. Melissa Brymer '92 - Care for Families in Need

Providence College — Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:32 -0400

Dr. Melissa Brymer '92, the director of terrorism and disaster programs for the UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, presented the keynote address at the Department of Psychology's 50th Reunion, discussing research-based efforts to improve the quality of care for families in need.

Lenny Alsfeld ’74 — Being St. Joseph Today

Providence College — Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:06 -0400

Lenny Alsfeld ’74, the president and CEO of FBT Investments, Inc. in New Orleans, La., recently returned to campus to discuss “Being St. Joseph Today: Father and Worker,” a personal reflection on St. Joseph’s virtues in the business world. PC’s Knights of Columbus chapter sponsored the event and honored Alsfeld with its first St. Joseph Medal, recognizing strong examples of fatherhood in today’s world. The former men’s hockey and tennis player is a father of four.

A Conversation with Sports Industry Star Rudy Cline-Thomas '00

Providence College — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:07:26 -0400

This week join us for a conversation with Rudy Cline-Thomas ’00 on his journey as a finance major from PC to an innovative career in the sports industry, moderated by Dean Sylvia Maxfield of the Providence College School of Business.

Elise Italiano ’06 - Pope Francis: Advice, Encouragement, Instruction

Providence College — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:19:17 -0400

Elise Italiano ’06, executive director of communications for The Catholic University of America, returned to Providence College for PC Campus Ministry’s Theology on Tap series. Enjoy her talk, “Pope Francis: Advice, Encouragement, Instruction.”

Adrian Beaulieu — PC Study Abroad is Flying

Providence College — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:03 -0400

Adrian Beaulieu, dean of international studies since 2007, joins us on the podcast to discuss the College’s Study Abroad Program, where student participation has nearly tripled in the last decade. He explains the primary reasons for the growth and discusses top destinations, the confidence students realize from living overseas, the “typical” study abroad experience, and more. He SHOULD know … he’s traveled to 47 countries and logged well over 1 million airplane miles in his career.

Mary Burak ’15 — The wild life of a wildlife researcher

Providence College — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Mary Burak ’15, a doctoral candidate at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, joins us on the podcast to discuss her research on the interactions of humans and large carnivores, such as lions, leopards, and hyenas in Tanzania and how her study abroad and research experience as a PC student affected her career path.

Isabel Ortiz ’19 - Dealing with Devastation

Providence College — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 23:00:00 -0400

Isabel Ortiz ’19, a psychology major from Puerto Rico, is the guest on this edition of the Providence College podcast. Ortiz shares the story of Hurricane Maria’s impact on her family and the island where she grew up. That tragedy, she tells us, was made a bit more bearable by the warm embrace of her fellow students and others in the PC community.

Lenten Reflections from Dominican Friars

Providence College — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:44:00 -0400

As Holy Week begins, enjoy this podcast of Lenten reflections by Dominican priests at the College, based on the readings for each Sunday of Lent. This series, which continues through Easter, is offered to the Providence College community as a gift from the Dominican fathers.

Dr. Jessica Mulligan — The Impact of the Affordable Care Act

Providence College — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 22:10:15 -0400

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, Dr. Jessica M. Mulligan, associate professor of health policy and management, details her research on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on coverage, access to care, and systematic exclusion in the American health care system in the new book she co-edited, Unequal Coverage: the Experience of Health Care Reform in the United States. She also discusses how student researchers and grants from the College supported the project.

Dr. Terza Lima-Neves ’00 — From Cape Verde to PC and beyond

Providence College — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 20:53:29 -0400

In this episode, Dr. Terza Lima-Neves ’00, who emigrated from Cape Verde as a teenager, describes the issues facing women from the West African nation. Now an associate professor of political science at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., Lima-Neves discusses the memento she treasures from her PC days and the professor who nurtured her love of the academic field.

Dr. Steve Perreault - Whistleblowers and the Liberal Arts

Providence College — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 21:21:52 -0500

Dr. Steve Perreault of the Department of Accountancy joined us to discuss his research into the factors that influence whistleblower behavior, and the ways in which scholarly research enhances teaching. A fifth-year Providence College School of Business faculty member, Perrault also shared his insights on the valuable enhancement that a liberal arts curriculum provides to an undergraduate business education. Plus, he is the second Hendricken High School graduate-turned-PC faculty member to appear on our podcast in the past five weeks!

Sean Walsh ’03 – Life in a Dream Job (Rebroadcast)

Providence College — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:13:25 -0500

With spring training underway, we're revisiting our conversation with Sean Walsh '03. In this episode, Walsh, assistant director of client services for the Boston Red Sox, talks about his rise from a three-month temporary employee to a 14-year (and counting) career with a premium sports franchise. We also discuss what his advice for fellow Friars pursuing a career in the sports industry, what his early days with the Red Sox were like, and the shifting nature of a dream job.

Dr. Bill Hudson - American Democracy in Peril

Providence College — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:51:36 -0500

Political Science Department Chair Dr. Bill Hudson, working on the ninth edition of his book, American Democracy in Peril, joined us to discuss the eight enduring challenges to America’s future that he identified when the book was first published in 1988. He also talked about his students, his PC career that began when he joined the faculty in 1974, and a senior seminar conducted in his dining room 35 years ago. The eight challenges (from American Democracy in Peril) Separation of Powers The Imperial Judiciary Radical Individualism Citizen Participation Elections Without the People’s Voice The “Privileged Position” of Business Economic Inequality The National Security State

The Gold Standard

Providence College — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 21:39:09 -0500

Seven Friar and former Friar women’s hockey players were part of a team that captured the world’s attention 20 years ago, winning Olympic gold for the U.S. team in Nagano. Several members of that team got together during Alumni and Family Weekend to talk about that experience, in a lively roundtable discussion hosted by PC’s 19-year women’s hockey coach, Bob Deraney. Recorded live.

Bob Pfunder ’09 and Tashiyra Freeman ’18 — NOLA Immersion

Providence College — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:31:03 -0500

PC Campus Ministry’s NOLA Immersion Program is far more than a vacation in the Big Easy. Bob Pfunder ’09, the campus minister who has led four of these service trips, and fundraising coordinator Tashiyra Freeman ’18 describe how the participants prepare to visit New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina, how they contribute to reconstruction efforts, and how the experience affects their commitment to faith and justice.

Lisa Bates '88 - Seeing America via Amtrak

Providence College — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:43:56 -0500

In this week’s podcast, we discuss the joys of seeing America via Amtrak with Lisa Bates ’88, author of “Beyond the Rails: USA Cross-Country Train Travel.” Bates bought her first rail pass while studying abroad in Europe. Since 2014, she has taken four cross-country trips across the United States, racking up more than 21,000 miles of rail travel, many of them with her family — including three teenagers — in the seats beside her. Bates shares some of the benefits of this mode of transportation and tips for making a train trip memorable.

Brian Lamoureux ’94 — Life and Law in the Internet Age

Providence College — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 22:43:53 -0500

This week’s guest is Brian Lamoureux ’94, a School of Business practitioner faculty member who specializes in legal issues related to social media. He talks about balancing teaching with his work as a lawyer, the implications of living in a digital society, and the policy and politics of net neutrality.

Ralph Tavares ’01 - MLK Convocation and Multicultural Success

Providence College — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 22:16:57 -0500

Dean Ralph Tavares ’01, director of Multicultural Student Success Programs, is our guest on this week’s Providence College podcast. In a lively conversation, he talks about PC’s Martin Luther King Convocation Week, his work with multicultural students, and his own path to PC – plus that Grammy Award on the mantel at his childhood home.

Dr. Laura E. Williams — Predatory Bacteria and Women in STEM

Providence College — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 21:57:33 -0500

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Laura E. Williams, assistant professor of biology. In the Williams lab, she and her students study predatory bacteria and the microbiome. She is also working to advance the cause of women in the sciences. We talk about her involvement with 500 Women Scientists and why mentorship, even peer mentorship, can help retain capable women scientists in STEM fields. Learn more about the Williams lab at www.williamsmicrobegenomelab.wordpress.com.

Roisin McGettigan ’03 – Setting and Achieving Goals

Providence College — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:47:47 -0500

Roisin “Ro” McGettigan ’03 is a sports psychology coach and Olympic runner originally from Wicklow, Ireland. She competed at Providence College before turning professional under the tutelage of Ray Treacy ’82, head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country and track teams. McGettigan was an Olympic finalist in 2008 and is the Irish record holder in the steeplechase. In addition to her running accomplishments, McGettigan is the co-author of the bestselling Believe Training Journal. In this episode, we discuss her running career and how the process of being intentional about your pursuits, and chronicling that journey, can help you achieve in any endeavor — including your 2018 New Year’s resolutions. Learn more about McGettigan and the Believe Training Journal at www. believeiam.com. Save 15% in the online store with the promo code "gofriars".

2017 Lessons and Carols

Providence College — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:34:01 -0500

In this episode, we present Lessons & Carols, Providence College’s annual tradition. Enjoy the readings and the music by the College’s combined choirs, which include students along with faculty and professional staff collaborators and leaders.

Jovana “Yoyo” Nogic ’19 and Clara “CC” Che ’19 - Performing on the World Stage

Providence College — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:38:04 -0500

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we are joined by women’s basketball players Jovana “Yoyo” Nogic ’19 and Clara “CC” Che ’19. They discuss their recent appearances in the Under-20 European Championship, the process by which a European basketball player finds their way to Providence, and how the women’s basketball landscape in Europe compares to the United States.

Opening and Blessing of the Center at Moore Hall

Providence College — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 22:54:19 -0500

In this podcast, hear remarks from the formal opening and blessing of the Center at Moore Hall, which was renovated as part of the College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Speakers include Rafael Zapata, associate vice president for institutional diversity and chief diversity officer; College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80; trustees Duane M. Bouligny ’94 and Andre E. Owens ’85; and Phionna-Cayola Claude ’18, the first student of color to be elected president of Student Congress and founder of Believers of Words, the College’s Spoken Word club.

Garrett Gamez '19 - Overcoming Obstacles

Providence College — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 21:35:03 -0500

This episode of the Providence College Podcast with former PC men’s hockey player and current student assistant coach, Garrett Gamez ’19, was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on November 30. Gamez discusses his journey from prized hockey recruit, with dreams of playing in the NHL, to being forced to retire for medical reasons. To watch the video broadcast of this episode, find it on PC's Facebook (Facebook.com/providencecollege) and PC’s news site, http://prov.ly/2BxIxpT.

John Sweeney '15P & '19P - Campus Construction and Renovation

Providence College — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 20:27:30 -0500

In this episode, we welcome back John Sweeney '15P & '19P, senior vice president of finance and business and chief financial officer, our first repeat guest on the Providence College Podcast. He gives an in-depth analysis of the recent construction projects that have changed the landscape of PC's campus. Sweeney also discusses the projects that are currently underway and what effect they will have on PC students and faculty. Follow these campus improvements by visiting www.providence.edu/momentum. Finally, in preparation for Giving Tuesday on November 28, Sweeney talks about the importance of the Angel Fund and why he chooses to contribute to this fund that helps PC students whose families are affected by unforeseen financial emergencies.

Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60 - The Power of Gratitude

Providence College — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 23:39:40 -0500

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60, associate chaplain of the National Alumni Association, gives a meditation on the power of gratitude. With Thanksgiving upon us, Father Quigley reminds us of the power of reflection and introspection as we prepare to give thanks to those who have blessed our lives.

Craig Belhumeur '11 - Career Pivots and Side Hustles

Providence College — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 21:08:40 -0500

Craig Belhumeur '11 always believed that he would have a career in sports. When he set foot on PC's campus, he dedicated himself to that goal only to realize, four years later, that the sports world wasn't for him. In this episode, Belhumeur talks about how he turned a side hustle into a career in website development and multi-channel marketing, how to make the most of the PC alumni network, and how he knew when to make a pivot in his career.

Joseph DeStefano '52 - A Veteran's Journey from the Pacific to Providence

Providence College — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 22:26:12 -0500

Paul Tremblay ’93 – From Fractions to Fiction (Rebroadcast)

Providence College — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 22:57:37 -0400

In honor of Halloween, we are releasing a re-broadcast of our episode featuring a master of horror and award-winning author Paul Tremblay '93. Tremblay won the Massachusetts Book Award in 2016 for his fifth novel, “A Head Full of Ghosts” — a book so frightening that Stephen King tweeted that it scared even him. In this episode, we talk to the author and AP calculus teacher at St. Sebastian’s School in Needham, Mass., about how he went from a master’s degree in math to writing fiction, his analytical approach to the writing process, and his advice for younger authors.

Aura Rexach '20 and Gabriela Short '18 — The Effects of Hurricane Maria

Providence College — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 23:29:43 -0400

As natives of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aura Rexach '20 and Gabriela Short '18 experienced the devastating effect of Hurricane Maria from the security of Providence College. In this episode, they discuss what it was like to communicate with family members during and after the storm, the effect Maria had on their communities, and and their emotional response to being safe while their family and friends were in harm's way.

Jeremy Duffy '93 - A Passion for Beer

Providence College — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:55:24 -0400

Jeremy Duffy '93, co-founder and partner at Isle Brewers Guild, has always had an entrepreneurial mindset. Before starting Isle Brewers Guild (IBG), Duffy was a partner and led business development efforts for one of the largest independently owned marketing communications agencies in New England, Duffy & Shanley, Inc. In this episode, we talk about why he left a great job to start a new venture, what kind of work that career change requires, and how passion played a part in all of his career decisions.

Sean Walsh ’03 – Life in a Dream Job

Providence College — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 22:18:44 -0400

For members of Red Sox Nation, October provides a sense of hope and possibility of a deep playoff run. For Sean Walsh ’03, assistant director of client services for the Boston Red Sox, it is another opportunity to work with avid Red Sox fans as they help will their team to victory. In this episode, Walsh talks about his rise from a three-month temporary employee to a 14-year (and counting) career with a premium sports franchise. We also discuss what his advice for fellow Friars pursuing a career in the sports industry, what his early days with the Red Sox were like, and the shifting nature of a dream job.

Margot Royer-Johnson and Jenae Alderson '20: Women's Volleyball

Providence College — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 09:13:03 -0400

In this episode, we are joined by two people who are helping lead women's volleyball to a scorching hot start to the season: Head coach Margot Royer-Johnson and Jenae Alderson '20. They talk about the importance of being hyper-focused on the details of the sport, managing the mental and emotional swings from point to point, and staying focused on improvement when you are in a winning streak.

Phionna-Cayola Claude ’18 – Leading, Learning, and Embracing the Unknown

Providence College — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 21:27:23 -0400

In this episode of the PC Podcast, we are joined by Phionna-Cayola Claude ’18, the first woman of color to serve as president of Student Congress. There is much more to Claude than her student government involvement. In our conversation, she talks about the one thing she would change about her PC experience, the importance of embracing the unknown, her plans for the future of the college, and her goal that every student on campus has a chance to be heard.

Dr. Sharon Ann Murphy – Living for History

Providence College — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 21:39:34 -0400

Dr. Sharon Ann Murphy, professor of history, is an expert on banking and insurance in the 19th and 20th century America. In this episode, we talk about the one characteristic that separates the best students she has had from the rest, the Wild West nature of the early American banking system, and her BIG EAST roots.

Dr. Templer and Keith Lee ’18 – Cutting-edge Research on Memory

Providence College — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 21:41:58 -0400

This week, we are joined by Dr. Victoria Templer, assistant professor of psychology and principal investigator in the neuroscience & animal cognition lab, and Keith Lee ’18. They, along with other students, completed an incredible research study this year that showed that rats possess “metamemory” — meaning that, in some situations, they are aware of what they don’t know. In this episode, we dive into what the study means for humans and animals, and how this type of hands-on lab work benefits our students.

Rick Cordella '99 - Digital Sports Media Maven

Providence College — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:50:52 -0400

In this episode, we are joined by Rick Cordella '99, executive vice president and general manager of digital media for NBC Sports Group. Cordella discusses how his career started by following his passion for sports with a start-up in fantasy sports. We also discuss how he develops products and teams for all aspects of NBC Sports Group Digital, which consists of Playmaker Media, NBC Sports Gold, NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics,com, Rotoworld.com, ProFootballTalk and the NBC Sports, NBC Sports Talk and NBC Sports Scores apps. Cordella graduated from Providence College with a degree in Business Management with a minor in Computer Science. He was a member of the 1997 Providence Friar men’s basketball team that went to the NCAA Elite Eight. A four-time Sports Emmy winner, Cordella was named one of SportsBusiness Journal’s “Forty Under Forty” as one of the best and the brightest of the rising generation in sports business in 2012 and 2014.

Dr. Sheila Adamus Liotta – Sciences, the Liberal Arts, and Building for the Future

Providence College — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:18:05 -0400

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Sheila Adamus Liotta, associate professor of chemistry and dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. Adamus Liotta, a member of the PC faculty since 1993, discusses the development, impact, and structure of the upcoming science complex addition and renovation. We also discuss about the role of the sciences in the liberal arts and why a primarily undergraduateinstitution is a good destination for student research.

Karen Vargas – Reaching Out to Prospective Students

Providence College — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 21:59:59 -0400

Karen Vargas, the associate dean of admission for multicultural recruitment at Providence College, has guided students through the college admissions process for 15 years. In this episode, she details how students and their parents should communicate with admissions staffers at college fairs, high school visits, or through email and phone calls. Vargas also describes PC's multicultural recruitment and why she remains a resource for students long after they enroll at PC.

Paul Tremblay ’93 – From Fractions to Fiction

Providence College — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 22:49:12 -0400

Horror writer Paul Tremblay ’93 won the Massachusetts Book Award in 2016 for his fifth novel, “A Head Full of Ghosts” — a book so frightening that Stephen King tweeted that it scared even him. In this episode, we talk to the author and AP calculus teacher at St. Sebastian’s School in Needham, Mass., about how he went from a master’s degree in math to writing fiction, his analytical approach to the writing process, and his advice for younger authors.

Rev. Peter Martyr Yungwirth, O.P. — The life of a Dominican

Providence College — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 21:50:15 -0400

In this episode, we are joined by Rev. Peter Martyr Yungwirth, O.P., Providence College’s chaplain. We talk about his transition from engineering student to candidate for the priesthood; student involvement and peer ministry; and the feast day of St. Dominic, which is celebrated on August 8.

Bob Driscoll - A Vision for Success (Rebroadcast)

Providence College — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:17:01 -0400

The Providence College Podcast is one year old! To celebrate, we’re re-airing one of our most popular episodes, featuring Robert G. Driscoll, Jr., associate vice president and athletic director. Driscoll has helped make PC’s athletic program a national power. The College is in an unrivaled period of success, thanks in part to his leadership. In this episode, Driscoll details his athletic background, his experience moving from small schools to high-level athletic programs, what he looks for in coaches, and the daily routine that enables him to maintain his ever-present focus and energy.

Sam Lopes and Bridget Hillsman ’17 – Developing and Maintaining a Successful Culture (Part 2)

Providence College — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 22:09:37 -0400

In this second episode of a two-part series of the Providence College Podcast with Sam Lopes, women’s soccer coach, and graduate assistant and former player, Bridget Hillsman ’17, we take a deep dive into the post-concussion syndrome that stopped Hillsman’s collegiate soccer career before it formally began. Her symptoms nearly caused her to leave PC, but instead, Hillsman became a valuable member of the team. We also discuss the three pillars of Lopes’ coaching philosophy, how the coaching staff will approach preseason, and his thoughts on the 2017-18 season.

Sam Lopes and Bridget Hillsman ’17 – Developing and Maintaining a Successful Culture (Part I)

Providence College — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:32:28 -0400

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we are joined by Sam Lopes, women’s soccer coach, and graduate assistant and former player, Bridget Hillsman ’17. We take a deep dive into the post-concussion syndrome that stopped Hillsman’s collegiate soccer career before it formally began. Her symptoms nearly caused her to leave PC, but instead, Hillsman became a valuable member of the team. We also discuss the three pillars of Lopes’ coaching philosophy, how the coaching staff will approach preseason, and his thoughts on the 2017-18 season.

Dr. Adrian Chastain Weimer – Providing New Insights into Colonial History

Providence College — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:21:36 -0400

In January 2017, Dr. Adrian Chastain Weimer, associate professor of history, published "Elizabeth Hooton and the Lived Politics of Toleration in Massachusetts Bay" in the prestigious William and Mary Quarterly. She quickly followed that professional achievement by earning two National Endowment for the Humanities grants that will enable her to spend the 2017-18 academic year doing research for an upcoming book entitled, “Godly Petitions: Puritanism and the Crisis of the Restoration in America.” We discuss these topics, while also taking a deep dive into her research and writing process, in this episode of the Providence College Podcast.

Doris Burke ’87, ’92G, & ’05Hon. - At the Top of Her Game (Rebroadcast)

Providence College — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:58:55 -0400

Doris Burke ’87, ’92G, & ’05Hon., a versatile basketball commentator, has covered the sport for ESPN since 1991. Her assignments include the NBA and men’s and women’s college basketball — both the regular season and the NCAA Championships. Burke joins the podcast to discuss her rise to the top of her profession and her methodical approach to success, as well as the NBA debut of Kris Dunn ‘16. We are re-airing this episode in light of Burke’s recent accomplishments. She was lauded by nearly every sports media outlet for her coverage of the NBA Finals, named a 2017 Women in Sports and Events (WISE) Woman of the Year, and appointed to the Providence College Board of Trustees.

Theresa Feaster ’14 & ‘16G – Growing Up in the Game

Providence College — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 21:44:45 -0400

This week a trailblazer in college hockey joins us. In the fall, Theresa Feaster ’14 & ‘16G, coordinator of Providence College Men's Ice Hockey operations, became one of the first two women to serve as full-time members of an NCAA Division I men’s hockey coaching staff. In this episode, Feaster details how her father, National Hockey League executive Jay Feaster, introduced her to the sport at the age of 3 when he worked in various NHL front offices. Growing up around the game provided Theresa Feaster with the foundation to be a valuable contributor to an experienced coaching staff at a young age. We also discuss her current role, which includes video breakdown, scouting, and advanced statistical analysis.

David O’Connor ’14 – Community, Service, and Faith

Providence College — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:14:27 -0400

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, David O’Connor '14 shares how his family, and the loss of his father at a young age, shaped his focus on community service and faith. O’Connor has helped people in need all over the globe through Habitat for Humanity, Providence College’s Father Smith Fellowship, and Global Service Learning courses through PC's Feinstein Institute for Public Service, with the help of international travel grants from Santander Bank. . O’Connor is currently working with Habitat for Humanity and the International Institute of Rhode Island while earning his master’s degree in theology and ministry at Boston College. O'Connor also discusses his new venture, JaamRek, which supports the St. Martin de Porres Development Project run by Dominicans in South Africa. Learn more about the fundraiser at https://www.facebook.com/events/1590348190999360/?ti=icl.

Dr. Seann P. Mulcahy – Balancing Research, Scholarship, and Teaching

Providence College — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 22:31:37 -0400

Dr. Seann P. Mulcahy, associate professor of chemistry, has made a lasting impact in his five short years at Providence College. Mulcahy has successfully balanced his student-centric approach to teaching and mentoring with a prolific string of grants, including his most recent award, a $191,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. We also discuss his background, teaching philosophy, and how he connects with his students.

Amy Cembor and Leslie Heller ’02 – The Class of 2021: Who’s in it and what’s next

Providence College — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 23:03:08 -0400

This episode of the Providence College Podcast features two staff members who play central roles in identifying and shaping each freshman class at PC. Amy Cembor, senior associate dean of admission, discusses the makeup of the incoming freshman class, their median test scores and grade point averages, where they come from, and how they were selected. Leslie Heller ’02, director of orientation, transitions, and leadership, provides insight into what each incoming freshman, and their family, can expect during the orientation process, move-in day, and the first six weeks of freshman year.

Phoebee Jean ’19 – Newman Civic Fellow

Providence College — Sun, 28 May 2017 21:22:35 -0400

In this episode, Phoebee Jean ’19 discusses how she is using her time at Providence College to impact campus culture positively and to bring attention to social justice issues at the College and in the City of Providence. Jean was recently named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact and we talk about what this honor means to her and what she has planned for the upcoming year.

Commencement Weekend 2017

Providence College — Sun, 21 May 2017 21:11:33 -0400

Enjoy these highlights of Commencement Weekend 2017 — the inspiring Commencement address presented by Roy Peter Clark ’70 & ‘17Hon., the moving homily by College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 at Saturday’s Commencement Mass, the class oration at the Academic Awards Ceremony on Saturday by Victoria Timmel ’17, who shares the valedictorian honor with Lauren Berolini ’17 and Jack Ricci ’17, and the student address at Commencement by Gretchen M. Barrett ’17, the senior class president.

Pedro Alemán ’17 – From Struggling Freshman to Student Leader

Providence College — Sun, 14 May 2017 22:34:00 -0400

In this episode, Pedro Alemán ’17 details his path from a first-generation college student 3,000 miles from home to one of Providence College’s most respected student leaders. Alemán said becoming a resident assistant was a turning point in his college career. Alemán provides advice for college students everywhere, and from any background, who are having a difficult time navigating college life.

Alanna Serviss ’18 – Athletics and Mental Health

Providence College — Sun, 07 May 2017 22:12:31 -0400

In this episode, we are joined by women’s ice hockey goalie Alanna Serviss ’18. Serviss discusses her battle with depression, anxiety, and ADHD as she progressed from being the only hockey player — of either gender — at her high school to becoming an athlete at a Division I school. Serviss is also raising awareness and funds through her work with the PC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Providence Center, a mental health provider.

Michael Gilmor '17 - From Freshman to Fulbright

Providence College — Mon, 01 May 2017 00:08:48 -0400

Michael Gilmor ’17, a biochemistry major from Huntington, N.Y., was selected by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to travel to Poland. He will teach English to college students through the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program. In this episode, Gilmor details the steps he took to earn this prestigious honor and his unique PC experience, which includes Habitat for Humanity and the Board of Programmers.

Cayleigh Griffin ’14 – Creating a Career Through Focus and Passion

Providence College — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 20:45:59 -0400

Cayleigh Griffin ‘14 is the team reporter for the San Antonio Spurs on the team’s social and digital platforms. She also works on FOX Sports Southwest broadcasts doing in-game hits, halftime pieces, and pre-game work for the Austin Spurs, the San Antonio Stars, and the San Antonio Rampage. Prior to working for the Spurs, Cayleigh was an on-air correspondent and digital assistant for the BIG EAST from 2014-2016. In this episode, she discusses her job, the hard work it took to get the role, and her approach to social media. You can follow Cayleigh and the Spurs on Twitter: twitter.com/cayleighgriffin.

Dr. Abigail T. Brooks - A Nuanced Look at Aging

Providence College — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 22:32:40 -0400

Dr. Abigail T. Brooks is assistant professor of sociology and director of the Women’s Studies Program at Providence College. In this episode, we discuss her new book The Ways Women Age: Using and Refusing Cosmetic Intervention, a story of how and why some women choose to use, while others refuse, anti-aging practices.

Emily Sisson ’14 - America’s Next Great Road Runner?

Providence College — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:54:34 -0400

Emily Sisson ’14 is a Friar legend. After transferring to Providence College to train under Coach Ray Treacy ’82, Emily helped lead the women's cross country team to the 2013 NCAA Championship, set an NCAA Division 1 record in the 5,000-meter run in indoor track, and won NCAA titles in the 5,000 twice — in indoor and outdoor track. During her cross country and track career, she earned both All-America and all-conference honors 11 times. Already in 2017, Emily has produced the fourth fastest indoor 5000-meter time (15:02.10) and the fourth fastest half-marathon time (1:08.21) in U.S. history. In this episode, we discuss her recent professional success, what she has learned from mentors Molly Huddle and Kim Smith ‘05, and her ultimate running goal.

Ed Cooley - Head Men's Basketball Coach

Providence College — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 21:24:08 -0400

Ed Cooley, head men’s basketball coach, recently led the Friars to a fourth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance and was named NABC District 5 Coach Of The Year. In this episode, he talks about this year’s team, how the season ended, the best players he has coached, and the best walk-on he has coached at PC.

Dr. Jennifer G. Illuzzi & Dr. Arthur P. Urbano Jr. - Sons of Providence

Providence College — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 20:54:46 -0400

Dr. Jennifer G. Illuzzi, associate professor of history, and Dr. Arthur P. Urbano Jr., associate professor of theology, discuss their research on the Jewish alumni who enrolled during Providence College’s early history. The College welcomed these students despite the prejudice they faced at other institutions. They also talk about the forthcoming documentary based on their work, "Sons of Providence: The Jewish History of Providence College, 1917-1965." Illuzzi and Urbano will present their findings and screen a preview of Sons of Providence at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 30 in Harkins Hall’s Barnini Room.

Dr. Rick Battistoni - Philanthropy and Public Service

Providence College — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 20:42:52 -0400

Attention: if you had technical problems listening, please delete and re-download this episode. We apologize for the inconvenience. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rick Battistoni, professor of political science and of public and community service studies and director of the Feinstein Institute for Public Service. Battistoni discusses his work with his Philanthropy course, the power of philanthropy, and how his students make an impact on society through public service.

Dr. Jonathan Richardson: Road Salt and Rats - College Biology Meets Dirty Jobs

Providence College — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 21:57:42 -0400

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jonathan L. Richardson, assistant professor of biology. Dr. Richardson discusses his research on the ways roads — and the rock salt we spread on them — affect the ecology of their surrounding habitats. We also talk about his research with students in the PC Conservation Lab, including their work on the migratory behavior of rats in El Salvador, Brazil, and New York City.

Dr. Ted Andrews ’01 – Native Apostles

Providence College — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 22:28:49 -0500

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ted Andrews ’01, associate professor of history. Andrews discusses his research and writings on "native apostles" — African-American, Native American, African, and Indian evangelicals from the 1700 and 1800s that helped Christianity spread to new locations around the globe. We also talk about his path from student to professor at Providence College and his undefeated record as honorary coach of the men’s basketball team.

Matt Weber ’06 – Seeking Veritas: From PC to Harvard, and Everything in Between

Providence College — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 22:40:45 -0500

Matt Weber ’06 is the host of The CatholicTV Network series The Lens, author of two books, Fearing the Stigmata and Operating on Faith, and director of digital communications strategy at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Weber, who created and hosts the education podcast The Harvard EdCast, delivered this talk at Providence College as part of the Office of the Chaplain’s Theology on Tap series.

Jason Macaluso ’96 – The Power of Persistence

Providence College — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 20:41:10 -0500

Jason Macaluso ’96 is a symbol of what dedication and hard work can get you when you are focused on your goals. He details his fascinating journey from finance major and struggling young professional to vice president of wealth management at Boone Macaluso Partners at UBS, member of the Providence College’s Business Advisory Council, and accomplished triathlete. You can contact him at www.ubs.com/team/boonemacaluso

Kyron Cartwright '18 - Point Guard Extraordinaire

Providence College — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:23:05 -0500

In this episode, Kyron Cartwright '18, the dynamic point guard for the men's basketball team talks about his life on and off the court. We discuss pregame preparation, his evolution into a team leader, the toughest player he has to defend this year, and his fear of Rhode Island drivers.

Chris Gabrielli - Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse

Providence College — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 23:16:54 -0500

Chris Gabrielli, head lacrosse coach, details his team's preseason preparations, outlook for the season, and a day in the life of a college coach.

Brian Kozak '18 - You think you're busy?

Providence College — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:43:37 -0500

In this episode, Brian Kozak explains why and how he became such an active member of the Friar Family. We discuss how he founded the club soccer team, his various roles within the Providence College School of Business, and why he packs his schedule so tight.

Cassandra "Cassie" Chislom '17 - Humanity in Action

Providence College — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 23:02:39 -0500

Cassie Chislom '17, a political science and public and community service studies double major, is passion personified. She was a Humanity in Action Fellow in Atlanta last summer and studied the politics of climate change in Vietnam, Morocco, and Bolivia on a SIT international honors program during her junior year. In this episode, we discuss Cassie's travels and the impact they have had on her personally and on her education. Learn more about Cassie here: http://news.providence.edu/chislom-17-turns-fellowship-experience-into-community-project/

Dr. Jennifer Van Reet - Kid Think

Providence College — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:58:43 -0500

This episode features Dr. Jennifer Van Reet, associate professor of psychology and assistant department chair, chair of the Undergraduate Research Committee, and director of Kid Think, a developmental psychology lab. We discuss her research on the effects of child play on learning and her role in expanding student research in every academic department on campus.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan - Jewish-Catholic Dialogue: 2,000 Years but Just Beginning

Providence College — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:39:10 -0500

In this week’s episode, we share a presentation by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York. As part of PC’s Theological Exchange Between Catholics and Jews, Cardinal Dolan presented “Jewish-Catholic Dialogue: 2,000 Years but Just Beginning,” to a full house at St. Dominic Chapel. He discussed Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council document that opened relations between the Catholic church and non-Christian religions. Cardinal Dolan’s sense of humor and insight did not disappoint. We hope you enjoy his presentation.

Lisa Guillette '93 - Foster Forward

Providence College — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 20:41:50 -0500

Lisa Guillette ’93 is a force for good within Rhode Island’s non-profit and political world. Guillette is the executive director at Foster Forward, the co-chair of the Women’s Leadership Council for the United Way of Rhode Island, and the former president of PC’s Greater Providence (Mal Brown) Club. In this episode, we discuss her efforts to improve Rhode Island’s foster care system and to address local reading standards. We also learn how she helped PC’s former star basketball player God Shammgod ’15 earn his degree.

Dr. Elizabeth Bridgham - Caroling Again and Again: A Christmas Carol in Repertory

Providence College — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 08:57:24 -0500

We continue the Christmas theme this week with a lecture by Dr. Elizabeth A. Bridgham, associate professor of English. In her talk, “Caroling Again and Again: A Christmas Carol in Repertory,” Dr. Bridgham discusses why audiences flock to see live performances of “A Christmas Carol” year after year.

Rev. James Sabak, OFM - "Finding the Ever-Elusive Christ in Christmas"

Providence College — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we wanted to get you in the mood for Christmas. We are featuring a lecture given by Rev. James Sabak, OFM, a Franciscan priest and assistant professor of theology. Titled, “Finding the Ever-Elusive Christ in Christmas: Why It Shouldn’t Be an Easy Task,” Father Sabak examines the origins of Christmas and what its celebration and physical representation in the crèche mean for human life and destiny. Stop by the Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies before January 13 to view Father Sabak’s private collection of international Christmas crèches or keep an eye out on the College’s Facebook page for photos of the exhibit.

Providence College Soccer - A Run to Remember

Providence College — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 20:17:47 -0500

Craig Stewart, head coach of the men’s soccer team, and Nick Sailor ’17 recently led Providence College to the Elite Eight in the men’s soccer NCAA tournament. This historic achievement was made possible by one of the greatest comebacks in Friar history. Down 4-1 against undefeated and No. 1-ranked University of Maryland, the Friars scored four goals in 12 minutes to take a 5-4 lead with eight minutes remaining in the game. After holding on for the victory, the match made national news and earned a place in PC history. Stewart and Sailor discussed the ups-and-downs of the 2016 season and detailed their amazing experience in College Park, Md.

Jim Crowley - Head Coach Women's Basketball

Providence College — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 07:45:18 -0500

Jim Crowley, head women's basketball coach, has made a great first impression at Providence College. In this episode he discusses how he got the job, the primary elements of his coaching philosophy, and his goals for the season.

Sandy Oliveira - Welcome to the World of Financial Aid

Providence College — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:22:26 -0500

Sandy Oliveira, executive director of financial aid, leads a team of counselors who strive to make the college process as affordable and easy to manage as possible. Her passion for her work is inspiring. In this episode, she demystifies the financial aid process and describes why her work is challenging and enjoyable.

Rev. James Martin, S.J. discusses the dual natures of Jesus

Providence College — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 22:12:14 -0500

Fr. James Martin, S.J., gifted storyteller, editor-at-large of America magazine, popular media commentator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, discussed the human and divine natures of Jesus Christ during his Centennial Presidential Speaker Series presentation in St. Dominic Chapel. Missed the talk? Listen to it on this episode of the Providence College Podcast.

Jane Lunin Perel - 40 years at PC

Providence College — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 22:39:10 -0500

Jane Lunin Perel '15Hon., professor emerita of English and of women’s studies, arrived at Providence College to teach English and creative writing in 1971, the same year that the College enrolled its first four-year class of women. A poet, she had just completed a master of fine arts degree in creative writing in poetry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and wondered how, as one of the few female faculty members, she might fit in. In 1999, she and others succeeded in their efforts to establish a Women's Studies Program at Providence College. Hear more about her first experiences at the College during this lecture, recorded live.

Joshua Giraldo '08 - From PC to Public Service

Providence College — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 23:22:26 -0500

Joshua Giraldo ’08 was recently inducted into the Feinstein Institute for Public Service Hall of Heroes. In this episode, he discusses his longtime goal to positively impact his home of Central Falls, R.I. Starting when he was at PC, he has focused on improving lives through education — as a teacher in Providence and Central Falls, and through local government.

Claire Kleinschmidt ’17 - Service, Science, and More

Providence College — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 21:36:45 -0400

Claire Kleinschmidt ’17 has used her skills to serve others around the world. As a Father Smith Fellow, she went to the Solomon Islands this summer to teach science. She also traveled to Ghana with physics professor Dr. Stephen J. Mecca ’64 & ’66G to improve local sanitation through an innovative portable toilet he designed that requires only one cup of water. In addition, she is a student leader in the quickly expanding Peer Ministry Program. You can read about her mission to the Solomon Islands at www.clairekleinschmidt.wordpress.com

Raul Fonts - Setting Records and Navigating the Admissions Process

Providence College — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:59:26 -0400

Raul Fonts, associate vice president/dean of admission and financial aid, has helped guide PC through a period of record application growth. In this episode, he discusses how to navigate the admissions process, what his office looks for in applicants, and what the future holds for the admissions office given the growth of PC. As an ever-present Friar fanatic, Raul also identifies his favorite Friar of all-time.

Coach Ray Treacy ‘82 & Lauren Mullins ’16 — A look into PC’s running success

Providence College — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 09:03:18 -0400

Ray Treacy ’82, head coach of men’s and women’s cross country and track teams, may be the greatest coach in PC history. The sustained success of his teams, and the numerous individual accolades his runners have achieved, are a testament to his legendary standing in the running community. In this episode, he discusses how he constructs his teams, how his runners prepare to race at the highest level, and the number one thing every weekend runner should do to improve. This episode also features Lauren Mullins ‘16, a valued member of both the cross country and track teams. Lauren’s remarkable improvement during her undergraduate and graduate years at PC contributed to one of the most successful periods in the program’s history.

Blaine Payer ’18 – Zombie Film Research and Economic Theory

Providence College — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:07:50 -0400

Blaine Payer ’18 discusses his summer research, supported by the Veritas Research Fund, into the way zombie films reflect economic conditions. Under the guidance of Dr. Jeffrey Nicholas, associate professor of philosophy, Payer studied how zombies represent the socioeconomic conditions affecting prosperity in dozens of films — from 1931’s White Zombie to 2013’s World War Z. Payer also describes his extracurricular experiences, his post-college plans, and his reason for attending PC.

Episode 11 - Dr. Richard J. Grace '62

Providence College — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 22:33:00 -0400

Dr. Richard J. Grace ‘62, professor emeritus of history, began his career at Providence College before the Development of Western Civilization Program was established in 1971 and continues to lead classes in the Liberal Arts Honors Program today. In this podcast, hear his reflections on more than four decades of teaching from a 2014 lecture in honor of his retirement.

Episode 10 - Doris Burke '87

Providence College — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 22:21:03 -0400

Doris Burke ’87, ’92G, & ’05Hon., a versatile basketball commentator, has covered the sport for ESPN since March 1991. Her assignments include the NBA and men’s and women’s college basketball — both the regular season and the NCAA Championships. Doris joins the podcast to discuss her rise to the top of her profession and her methodical approach to success, as well as Kris Dunn’s NBA debut.

Episode 9 - Mike Leonard '70

Providence College — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 20:23:17 -0400

Former Today Show correspondent Mike Leonard ’70 & ‘00Hon. has spent much of the past year developing a short film about Providence College, certain to be a highlight of PC's year-long centennial celebration. In an episode full of insightful and humorous anecdotes, Mike talks about his extraordinary career, the art of storytelling, and the impact of Providence College on his family, which also includes his four alumni children.

Episode 8 - Dr. Sylvia Maxfield

Providence College — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 23:08:50 -0400

Dr. Sylvia Maxfield, dean of the School of Business, discusses the importance of learning outside the classroom, ways in which PC facilitates these experiences, and how the new Arthur and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies will change business education at the College. You can learn more about the Providence College School of Business by visiting http://business.providence.edu/.

Episode 7 - Brianna Abbott '17

Providence College — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 22:58:15 -0400

Brianna Abbott ’17, chemistry and creative writing double major, talks about her summer research as a Walsh Student Fellow, majoring in two vastly different fields of study, and how her experience with FaithWorks laid the foundation for her time at PC. Read Brianna’s fellowship-related blog posts: http://blogs.providence.edu/student-research/category/walsh-fellows/.

Episode 6 - Rev. R. Gabriel Pivarnik, O.P.

Providence College — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 21:13:51 -0400

Rev. R. Gabriel Pivarnik, O.P., vice president for mission and ministry, discusses new faith initiatives at the College, his numerous roles at PC, and his indirect path to the priesthood.

Episode 5 - John Sweeney '15P & '19P

Providence College — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:17:06 -0400

Curious about PC’s campus transformation? In this episode, John Sweeney ‘15P & ‘19P, senior vice president and chief financial officer, details ongoing construction, what happened over the summer, and what to expect this year. Sweeney also describes how PC funds these projects and why they are necessary for the future of the College. Learn more about PC’s campus transformation at http://www.providence.edu/momentum

Episode 4 - Diane Madl

Providence College — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:49:11 -0400

Diane Madl, head coach of the Providence College field hockey team and 1996 Olympian, is a staple of the PC athletic department. In this episode, Madl describes her Olympic experience in Atlanta, her coaching and recruiting philosophy, and how she mentors student-athletes to take ownership of the team's success.

Episode 3 - Bob Driscoll

Providence College — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:41:23 -0400

Bob Driscoll, associate vice president and athletic director, has helped make Providence College’s athletic program a national power. PC is in an unrivaled period of success, thanks in part to his leadership. In this episode, Driscoll details his athletic background, his experience moving from small schools to high-level athletic programs, what he looks for in coaches, and the daily routine that enables him to maintain his ever-present focus and energy.

Episode 2 - Prof. Vance Morgan

Providence College — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 22:44:33 -0400

This episode features Dr. Vance Morgan, professor of philosophy and former director of the Development of Western Civilization Program at Providence College. Morgan recently completed a yearlong sabbatical that allowed him to finish a final draft of an upcoming book based on his popular blog, www.freelancechristianity.com. We discuss his career teaching philosophy, his foray in the blogosphere, and how he likes to throw his ethics students headfirst into moral and ethical dilemmas.

Episode 1 - Joe Hulbig '96

Providence College — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:00:00 -0400

This episode features former NHL hockey player and Providence College star Joe Hulbig ’96. Joe was a first round draft pick in the 1992 NHL Draft before he enrolling at Providence College. After his eight year hockey career ended Joe switched careers and began working in education philanthropy. He is now a regional director of major gifts at PC. In this episode Joe details the recruiting experience that led him to Providence College, his time in the NHL, and why he made a career shift away from athletics.