Providence College Podcast

Before retiring this summer, Richy Kless spent half a century at Providence College as a student, instructor, and staff member. In this episode, he reflected on his undergraduate years, where he was captain of the club football team, met his wife, Terri, a member of the Class of 1976, and had a conversion experience that deepened his faith. Kless also discussed his abrupt start to teaching non-traditional students in the School of Continuing Education — while simultaneously taking fire science courses himself — and what he learned from years in Student Affairs, working in Residence Life and Community Standards. 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. 

Cristian Higuita Montoya '16, '17G, who works in mergers and acquisitions at PwC, returned to Friartown to speak at the kickoff event for the Berkeley Excellence Program. The program was established in honor of Michael Berkeley '85, a finance major and founder of his own firm who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Higuita, an accountancy major who grew up in Colombia and South Carolina, discussed what brought him to PC, how a visit to the Career Expo his first year led him to PwC after graduation, and tips for success in college and beyond.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. 

Thanks to an interdisciplinary grant from Providence College's Office of Sponsored Research and Compliance, two faculty members are working together to write and workshop a musical in New York City. Dr. Krishan Oberoi, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, and Patrick Saunders '13, visiting assistant professor of theatre, are collaborating on the project. In this episode, hear an early track from the musical and learn how students will get to participate in its evolution.The two have worked together before — in the spring, they produced "The Lost Paradise/Songs of the Second Star," a work that included choral students participating remotely and in person. Watch it now: Providence College Choirs: The Lost Paradise / Songs of the Second StarSubscribe 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. 

Dr. Robin Greene, associate professor of history and classics and this year's recipient of the Joseph R. Accinno Award, the college's highest teaching honor, joins us on the Providence College Podcast to expand on some of the anecdotes she told during her keynote address at Academic Convocation. Greene describes how she went from the late-night "drunk shift" at Denny's to scholar of Greek and Latin, and how she inspires her students to critique the great thinkers of human history and to consider how ancient texts influence their lives today.Missed the livestream of Convocation? Watch them now: ∙ Greene's keynote: https://prov.ly/2YqOqpr∙ Full video of Convocation: https://prov.ly/2X03zO7 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. 

An upcoming book describing the nature and meaning of the Providence College mission is the subject as Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98 and Bob Pfunder ’09 join us for the Providence College podcast. Father James is the vice president for mission and ministry and Bob is associate vice president. In addition to discussing the book, they share their insights about the various ways ordained Dominicans and laypeople minister to the College community and discuss plans for the upcoming academic year.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. 

The COVID-19 pandemic derailed many plans over the last 18 months, but despite those challenges, Providence College was able to get several sustainability initiatives up and running. Jill Parrett, director of environmental health and safety, describes PC's renewable energy sourcing, a new composting pilot for dining services, and a pledge to avoid toxic pesticides and fertilizers.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. 

For more than three decades, Bill Burke '84 has worked for the National Park Service, serving as a park ranger at historic sites such as Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pa., as well as parks in New Jersey, Virginia, and Wyoming. Most of his career has been spent as the cultural resources program manager for the Cape Cod National Seashore, where a local reporter dubbed him the "Keeper of Time." In this episode, Burke discusses life as a field historian, his favorite items in the National Seashore's collections, and the PC faculty who influenced him the most. 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. 

Tune in for "The Catholic Foundations of Racial Justice," the Summer Series on Racial Equity and Justice seminar by Dr. Dana Dillon of the Department of Theology and the Department of Public and Community Service Studies and Pam Tremblay, Campus Ministry’s director of service immersion and social justice. The summer series, presented by Providence College’s Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and campus partners features webinars that highlight the lived experiences of those marginalized members of our community and the ways that the pandemic has affected vulnerable people and groups. Go to institutional-diversity.providence.edu to watch past talks and to register for future sessions.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. 

Patti Philippon '94 has many responsibilities as executive director of the American Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol, Conn., which is dedicated to horology — the study of time and timekeeping. In this episode, she shared her path to museum work and how, during the pandemic, her staff and volunteers found new ways to tell the story of New England's clock and watch-making industry. The humanities major also discussed the role of time and timepieces in our culture today.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. 

If you missed Thursday's presentation as part of Providence College's Summer Series on Racial Equity and Justice, catch up on the Providence College Podcast. With the rise of #StopAsianHate this spring, Dr. Alex Orquiza of the Department of History and Classics and members of the Asian American Association's executive board describe the 400-year history of Asian immigration to the Americas and demonstrate why these stories matter today.The Summer Series on Racial Equity and Justice, sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, provides virtual opportunities for members of the PC community to continue – together – on the journey to becoming a Beloved Community. Watch recordings of previous webinars in this series and register for future presentations: https://institutional-diversity.providence.edu/providence-college-2021-anti-racism-summer-series/Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube.  Visit Providence College on

Emily Sisson '14 has done it. She has achieved one of her ultimate running goals — qualifying for the Olympics in the 10,000m. As we look forward to watching her compete in August at the 2020 Olympics in Toyko, travel back in time and listen to this rebroadcast of our conversation with Sisson in 2017, right after she finished among the top five Americans at the New York City Half Marathon.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. 

Providence College marked many milestones in the fall of 1971. It was the first year that women enrolled as undergraduates. These inaugural women and their male counterparts began a new curriculum, which included the very first Development of Western Civilization classes. And it was also the year that the Slavin Center opened its doors.  Explore the impact of all the changes half a century later in this discussion with Dr. Richard J. Grace ’62, ’17Hon., professor emeritus of history, hosted by Joe Carr ’83, associate vice president for marketing and communications.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. 

Talented musician and former associate chaplain Rev. Justin Bolger, O.P. is the new chaplain of Providence College, taking the reins from Rev. Peter Martyr, O.P. In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, get to know Father Justin, his pastoral vision for St. Dominic Chapel and campus ministry, and his plans to reengage students as the College emerges from the pandemic.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. 

After six years, the tenure of Rev. Peter Martyr Yungwirth, O.P. as Providence College chaplain has come to an end. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, has appointed him to be the pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer on the Upper West Side, a parish that has been led by Dominicans since 1867.  Take a look back at his work with Campus Ministry by listening to this rebroadcast of his episode of the Providence College Podcast, originally recorded in 2017. And stay tuned for next week’s podcast with Rev. Justin Bolger, O.P., who will succeed Father Peter Martyr as chaplain.  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. 

Stanley Cup-winning hockey executive and television commentator Brian Burke '77 is our guest, previewing the upcoming NHL season and telling us about his forthcoming book Burke's Law: A Life in Hockey. In a wide-ranging interview, Burke also talks about the You Can Play Project, created in honor of his late son Brendan, which works to promote respect and inclusion for all people sports, including LBBTQ+ athletes, coaches, and fans. He also shares stories about playing for legendary Friar coach Lou Lamoriello and talks about his respect for the current program under Coach Nate Leaman. https://www.youcanplayproject.org/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. 

Junielly Vargas '21 took advantage of many opportunities while studying at PC and, as a result, felt at home in several areas of the College. As a psychology major, her coursework inspired her to pursue independent research with faculty mentors. Vargas also majored in public and community service studies and served as a Feinstein Fellow for 360 High School assisting first-generation students like herself with the college search process. Vargas also found her niche within the Organization of Latin-American Students (OLAS). 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. 

This week on the Providence College Podcast, get reacquainted with the chaplains of the Providence College National Alumni Association through this pre-recorded event. Rev. Joseph Barranger, who was appointed alumni chaplain this year, may seem familiar to some PC grads because he served as College Chaplain from 1993 to 2000. Barranger was joined by associate alumni chaplains Father Stuart McPhail and Father James Quigley, and two members of the Class of 1998 — Father James Cuddy, PC’s vice president for mission and ministry, and Joe Giovengo, a member of the National Alumni Association council.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. 

Catch up with Becky Curran Kekula '06, a motivational speaker and advocate for people with physical disabilities. Kekula, who was born with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, works as director of the Disability Equality Index, a tool that helps businesses plan solutions to achieve disability inclusion and equality. The marketing major discussed the accommodations that help her do everyday activities, the challenges she faced while starting a career in the entertainment industry, and what's on the horizon for her family.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. 

Catch up on the commencement events of the Class of 2021 on the Providence College Podcast. Hear Dr. Sean Reid, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. '78 & '82; Malik Washington '21, senior class president; Kate Kennedy '92, National Alumni Association president; Dr. Deborah Levine, professor of health policy and management and 2019-20 recipient of the Joseph R. Accinno Faculty Teaching Award, the College's highest teaching honor; and the featured speaker for the undergraduate ceremony, Dr. Laurie Santos '21Hon., a Yale University professor and the host of the popular podcast The Happiness Lab. This episode also includes the addresses by Adam Benjamin '91 and Michael Bibeault '12SCE & '14G, the speakers at Friday's ceremony for graduate and School of Continuing Education students. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube.  Visit Providence College on Facebook, Twitter, Ins

If you missed PC A Cappella's spring concert, catch up on the Providence College Podcast. Hear the College's three groups — Anaclastic, Special Guest, and Strictly Speaking — and bid a virtual farewell to the departing seniors at their final show.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.