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.
Feb 04, 2019•34 min•Ep. 133
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...
Jan 27, 2019•34 min•Ep. 132
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.
Jan 20, 2019•28 min•Ep. 131
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 "...
Jan 14, 2019•35 min•Ep. 130
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.
Jan 07, 2019•23 min•Ep. 129
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.
Dec 31, 2018•23 min•Ep. 128
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.
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 127
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.
Dec 17, 2018•34 min•Ep. 126
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 h...
Dec 10, 2018•28 min•Ep. 125
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.
Dec 03, 2018•6 min•Ep. 124
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 ...
Nov 26, 2018•38 min•Ep. 123
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.
Nov 19, 2018•33 min•Ep. 122
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.
Nov 12, 2018•25 min•Ep. 121
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. Subs...
Nov 05, 2018•27 min•Ep. 120
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 w...
Oct 29, 2018•36 min•Ep. 119
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,...
Oct 22, 2018•35 min•Ep. 118
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.
Oct 15, 2018•50 min•Ep. 117
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.
Oct 08, 2018•18 min•Ep. 116
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.
Oct 02, 2018•36 min•Ep. 115
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...
Sep 24, 2018•27 min•Ep. 114
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 ic...
Sep 17, 2018•26 min•Ep. 113
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.
Sep 10, 2018•38 min•Ep. 112
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 Colle...
Sep 03, 2018•25 min•Ep. 111
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.
Aug 27, 2018•25 min•Ep. 110
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 li...
Aug 20, 2018•31 min•Ep. 109
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.
Aug 13, 2018•29 min•Ep. 108
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.
Aug 06, 2018•22 min•Ep. 107
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.
Jul 30, 2018•33 min•Ep. 106
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.
Jul 23, 2018•26 min•Ep. 105
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 fou...
Jul 16, 2018•46 min•Ep. 104
