Episode 14 of the lonely campus podcast focuses on Alex Shaffer, a Renee Crown Honors Program scholar and sociology major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs with minors in political science and psychology. As a high school student, she earned a Girl Scout Gold Award for founding the Purple Pantry, a food pantry in her local community of Cortland, NY. While at SU, she's been active in the Food Recovery Network, which distributes leftover food from university dining halls to l...
Jul 28, 2025•39 min•Ep. 15
Episode 13 of the lonely campus podcast features Prof. Christopher Perrello, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Syracuse University in the School of Information Studies. He also teaches in the Communication and Rhetorical Studies Department in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Prof. Perrello started as a high school social studies teacher and then came to SU to earn an MS in Communication and Rhetorical Studies in 2013. Since then, he has made a positive impact at the university in mult...
Apr 21, 2025•36 min•Ep. 13
Episode 12 of the lonely campus podcast focuses on postdocs and features Claire Perrott, a Professional Development Postdoctoral Fellow in the Office of Research. Claire educates the listener on what it means to be a postdoc, with the goal of familiarizing the campus community with the unique postdoctoral experience. Claire talks about many positive aspects about being a postdoc as well as some of the challenges that come with the role. One of the possible challenges postdocs might face is lonel...
Sep 08, 2024•38 min•Ep. 12
This episode of the lonely campus podcast was originally recorded back in spring 2022, so we are retrofitting this podcast into lonely campus. However, because the podcast falls squarely under the theme of "inclusion and belonging," we think that this 2 part series is a valuable addition to the lonely campus podcast. This episode is part 2 of a 2 part series that features Syracuse University undergraduate student Alyssa Sutherland, who is a Biology and Neuroscience major in the College of Arts a...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 11
This episode of the lonely campus podcast was originally recorded back in spring 2022, so we are retrofitting this podcast into lonely campus. However, because it falls squarely under the theme of "inclusion and belonging," we think that these podcasts are a valuable addition to the lonely campus podcast. This episode is the first part of a 2 part series that features Syracuse University undergraduate student Alyssa Sutherland, who is a Biology and Neuroscience major in the College of Arts and S...
Aug 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 10
Episode 9 of the lonely campus podcast features Jennalyn Williamson. Jennalyn is a first year student from New Hampshire enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences studying psychology and health humanities. Jennalyn talks openly about her struggle to find community her first semester and the various attempts she made to get involved and connect with others. She then talks about her decision to rush Panhellenic sororities at the beginning of spring semester and the significant impact joining Ka...
Jul 20, 2024•37 min•Ep. 9
Recently, loneliness was declared an epidemic by the United States Surgeon General. Finding community on campus can be a challenge for students. The lonely campus podcast shares the experiences of Syracuse University students who have learned to navigate campus, which can be lonely at times, and make it their own. The podcast seeks to foster a sense belonging for all students as it outlines the steps they have taken to build their campus community. lonely campus is produced by ODI Administrative...
Jul 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 8
Episode 7 of the lonely campus podcast features student veteran Andrew Hooper. Andrew is a transfer student studying Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts who comes to Syracuse University from SUNY ESF and Onondaga Community College. In this podcast, Andrew opens up about his time in the United States Army and the transition from active duty to being medically retired. He shares his experiences navigating new environments and exploring various coping m...
Jul 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 7
Episode 6 features Newhouse graduate student Jalyss Agosto, who is studying Broadcast and Digital Journalism. Jalyss is of Puerto Rican and Peruvian descent who was born in the Bronx but grew up in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Jalyss comes to Syracuse from Westchester University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Media and Culture. Jalyss talks openly and honestly about the struggles of getting settled at Syracuse as a graduate student and finding her network of support. Her story speaks to the impo...
May 15, 2024•43 min•Ep. 6
Episode 5 of the lonely campus podcast was recorded live at the spring 2024 Campus Forum, an event sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion that took place on Monday March 4th in the Sheraton's Regency Ballroom. Each semester vice president for diversity and inclusion Mary Grace Almandrez holds a forum to share information about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility work being done throughout the Syracuse University community. Attendees were invited to sit down at the pop-up ...
Apr 24, 2024•24 min•Ep. 5
Episode 4 features Julian Barrios, a first year student studying film in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. Julian is a proud Posse Scholar from Miami, Florida. In this podcast, he talks about the vigorous selection process of becoming a Posse Scholar and how the program has supported his transition to Syracuse as a first year student. With openness and honestly, Julian talks about how he navigates the challenges of being a first generation college student of Hispa...
Apr 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 4
Episode 3 features Nate LeForme, a transfer student studying philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences. Nate grew up on Six Nations Territory in Ontario and currently lives on Seneca Territory. Nate talks openly about the positives and negatives of adjusting to life at Syracuse University. He describes the challenge of encountering unspoken assumptions and expectations during the first few weeks on campus, and where he found support to navigate this new environment. While some students find...
Mar 20, 2024•37 min•Ep. 3
Episode 2 features Trinity Jennings-Pagan, a first year student from Staten Island, New York. Trinity talks about how she ended up at Syracuse University and her experience navigating SU's social landscape. She delves into her first few days on campus, when she realized that she was " seeing my people, but I'm not with my people." Trinity then details how she figured out how to make introductions and ended up creating some great memories and quality friendships. A special thank you to the Barner...
Feb 21, 2024•43 min•Ep. 2
Episode 1 features Nate Brown, a first year business student from Rochester, NY. Nate talks about his journey to Syracuse University and his first few days on campus where he watched other students bonding around him but not necessarily with him. His story highlights the importance of geographical difference and how that can complicate they way students experience categories of difference, such as race. He also talks about the spaces where he’s found a sense of belonging as well as ideas to help...
Jan 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1
