Providence College Podcast

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.

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 Ki

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube.  Visit Providence College on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.