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.
Sep 03, 2019•15 min•Ep. 163
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 Humanit...
Aug 26, 2019•28 min•Ep. 162
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 th...
Aug 19, 2019•57 min•Ep. 161
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.
Aug 12, 2019•26 min•Ep. 160
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.
Aug 05, 2019•21 min•Ep. 159
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...
Jul 29, 2019•37 min•Ep. 158
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.
Jul 22, 2019•28 min•Ep. 157
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.
Jul 15, 2019•20 min•Ep. 156
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 conferenc...
Jul 08, 2019•29 min•Ep. 155
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.
Jul 01, 2019•36 min•Ep. 154
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 p...
Jun 24, 2019•23 min•Ep. 153
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 yard...
Jun 17, 2019•20 min•Ep. 152
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.
Jun 10, 2019•44 min•Ep. 151
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.
Jun 03, 2019•38 min•Ep. 150
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 appreciat...
May 27, 2019•57 min•Ep. 149
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 ...
May 20, 2019•59 min•Ep. 148
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.
May 13, 2019•29 min•Ep. 147
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 ...
May 06, 2019•34 min•Ep. 146
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 st...
Apr 29, 2019•24 min•Ep. 145
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.
Apr 22, 2019•38 min•Ep. 144
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.
Apr 15, 2019•46 min•Ep. 143
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.
Apr 08, 2019•23 min•Ep. 142
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...
Apr 01, 2019•19 min•Ep. 141
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.
Mar 25, 2019•21 min•Ep. 140
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 t...
Mar 18, 2019•37 min•Ep. 139
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...
Mar 11, 2019•28 min•Ep. 138
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.
Mar 04, 2019•24 min•Ep. 137
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 humanit...
Feb 25, 2019•21 min•Ep. 136
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 podca...
Feb 18, 2019•48 min•Ep. 135
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.
Feb 11, 2019•28 min•Ep. 134
