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 Cong...
Dec 11, 2017•23 min•Ep. 73
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.
Dec 04, 2017•29 min•Ep. 72
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/mom...
Nov 27, 2017•28 min•Ep. 71
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.
Nov 20, 2017•10 min•Ep. 70
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.
Nov 13, 2017•34 min•Ep. 69
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 ofte...
Nov 06, 2017•27 min•Ep. 68
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 analyt...
Oct 30, 2017•43 min•Ep. 67
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.
Oct 23, 2017•22 min•Ep. 66
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 caree...
Oct 16, 2017•40 min•Ep. 65
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...
Oct 09, 2017•37 min•Ep. 64
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.
Oct 02, 2017•37 min•Ep. 63
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.
Sep 25, 2017•43 min•Ep. 62
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.
Sep 18, 2017•34 min•Ep. 61
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 benefit...
Sep 11, 2017•52 min•Ep. 60
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...
Sep 04, 2017•30 min•Ep. 59
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.
Aug 28, 2017•30 min•Ep. 58
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.
Aug 21, 2017•28 min•Ep. 57
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.
Aug 14, 2017•42 min•Ep. 56
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.
Aug 07, 2017•33 min•Ep. 55
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 co...
Jul 31, 2017•37 min•Ep. 54
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...
Jul 24, 2017•24 min•Ep. 53
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 ...
Jul 17, 2017•32 min•Ep. 52
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.” ...
Jul 10, 2017•22 min•Ep. 51
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 e...
Jul 03, 2017•45 min•Ep. 50
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 There...
Jun 26, 2017•29 min•Ep. 49
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 workin...
Jun 19, 2017•43 min•Ep. 48
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.
Jun 12, 2017•32 min•Ep. 47
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 e...
Jun 05, 2017•53 min•Ep. 46
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.
May 29, 2017•17 min•Ep. 45
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 presiden...
May 22, 2017•39 min•Ep. 44
