Providence College Podcast
373 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe Providence College Podcast features interviews with interesting members of the Friar Family. These in-depth conversations with PC students, Dominicans, faculty, staff, and alumni provide a rich look into the lives of noteworthy Friars. Occasionally we will also bring you on-campus lectures and presentations. Go Friars!
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Lindsey Arruda '24 — PC strong
August 29, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIf you've ever seen a "Boston Strong" wristband, you can thank Lindsey Arruda '24, who designed and sold them to raise more than $11,000 for survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing. We talked with her about her recent successes, including her efforts to earn a Congressional Award gold medal, her reign as Miss Fall River, and her decision to major in both biology and music. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. ...
Do You Need an Estate Plan? – Andrea Krupp, Esq.
August 22, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBAs baby boomers retire and the pandemic lingers, attention to estate planning is on the rise for people of all ages. Attorney and planned giving expert Andrea Krupp, Esq. joins the podcast to talk about the benefits of thinking ahead about where and how your assets are distributed. Whether you're considering a philanthropic organization in your plans or not, Krupp, who is the director of planned and estate giving at PC, offers advice on what to consider — and shares why she loves he...
“We Are All Philosophers” — Edmund Dain, Ph.D., professor of philosophy
August 15, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBEdmund “Ed” Dain, Ph.D., is the winner of the 2021-2022 Joseph R. Accinno Teaching Award — Providence College’s highest honor for excellence in undergraduate instruction. Get to know Dain, and it’s clear to see why students love his philosophy and Civ courses. To Dain, philosophy isn’t a subject — it’s a skill. You don’t learn about philosophy; you learn to philosophize. Learn about Dain’s approach to training philosophers, his background before Providence College, how core courses...
A Conversation with Steve Napolillo ’98
August 08, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBFive weeks into his tenure as PC’s athletic director, Steve Napolillo discusses his approach to leadership and team building, and why it is important to “fear complacency.” In a wide-ranging interview, Napolillo shares the good advice his father, Bob, provided when Steve was considering leaving the Pawtucket Red Sox for a job at PC almost 20 years ago; how the changing landscape of college sports represents opportunities as well as challenges; his special bond with his predecessor, ...
News and Gossip, Is There a Difference? - Andrea McDonnell, Ph.D.
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBCan the study of pop culture be an academic discipline? Absolutely. And Andrea McDonnell, Ph.D., director of the new Communication Program at Providence College, is a foremost scholar in the area of media discourse and its intersection with gossip, celebrity, gender, and politics. The author of “Celebrity: A History of Fame,” with co-author Susan Douglas, Andrea shares her insights into popular topics in her field, such as the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, COVID’s effect on med...
Defining True Success - Bobby Fried ’67
July 25, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBBobby Fried ’67, a successful marketing executive and the best-selling author of “Igniting Your True Purpose and Passion,” shares his insights on a variety of subjects including achieving a balance in life that leads to true success and fulfillment. Other subjects include time management, re-defining our “personal brands” during turbulent times, the vital importance of perseverance, and six decades as an enthusiastic fan of Friar basketball A cancer survivor himself, Bobby also ...
Preparing for Difficult Conversations — Nedzer Erilus '03 and Tiffany Gaffney '03, '07G
July 18, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWe're counting down the days until the Class of 2026 arrives in Friartown! During these fleeting weeks of summer, revisit a discussion hosted for families by Nedzer Erilus '03, director of residence life and housing, and Tiffany Gaffney '03, '07G, associate dean of students, on important but challenging conversations to have with college students this summer. Erilus and Gaffney share advice on talking about alcohol use, mental health concerns, and more. Subscribe to the Providence...
Brianna Harper ’22 — Renaissance woman
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBMLK Vision Award recipient Brianna Harper '22 made the most of her time in Friartown. You could find her onstage with Footprints Gospel Choir; with her fellow cheerleaders, rooting for men’s basketball at the Sweet Sixteen, or in the Science Complex, studying predatory bacteria. In this episode, Harper, a biology major who has presented at national conferences, shares her plans for a career in public health and advice on how to get started in undergraduate research. Subscribe to t...
Understanding Hostility Toward Immigrants and Immigrant Political Participation
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThis episode of the Providence College Podcast features the most recent episode from Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics, a podcast of the Department of Political Science. America has often prided itself as a nation of immigrants. Apart from indigenous peoples, Americans generally are descended from someone who came to this country from somewhere else. Despite this history, in recent years, many Americans have shown growing hostility toward immigrants. Politi...
Myles Forgue '24 — Called to serve
June 27, 2022 15:55 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBGet to know Myles Forgue '24, the president of PC's chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The marketing and theology major discussed how his internship with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence evolved from developing a marketing plan into managing a team of 10 students. He also described the two locations where he spends most of his time on campus: St. Dominic Chapel and the Slavin Center, where you can often find him studying or behind the bar at McPhail's. Subscribe to the Prov...
Ava Dussault '22 - Mindfulness for Children
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAva Dussault ’22 graduated from Providence College this spring with a degree in elementary and special education. A budding expert on mindfulness practices for children, she published her first children’s book, Renee Finds Her Calm: Mindfulness Tools to Focus and Be Present, in December 2021. In Renee Finds Her Calm, Ava draws on her experiences as an education student, student teacher, and children’s yoga instructor to teach tangible practices for achieving calm and focus. Listen a...
The Mayor of Friartown - Bob Driscoll '22Hon.
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBA conversation with retiring Providence College athletic director Bob Driscoll. 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.
Orientation - Matthew Hicks and Jaclyn Coppinger '23
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBNew student orientation is right around the corner. Matthew Hicks, director of orientation, transitions, and leadership, and Jaclyn Coppinger ’23, summer orientation coordinator, join the Providence College Podcast to discuss what’s in store for the Class of 2026 at this month’s First Day in Friartown events and August’s fall orientation program. Got questions about orientation? Reach out to the Office of Orientation, Transitions, and Leadership using the contact information below....
Hi-Neighbor! — John H. Smith '13, '15G
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBFilmmaker John H. Smith '13, '15G joins us on the Providence College Podcast to discuss his latest project for Rhode Island PBS, Hi-Neighbor! The Story of the Narragansett Brewing Company. The documentary follows the evolution of this iconic Rhode Island brand from its founding by German immigrants to its return to the state's craft brewing scene. Go to RIPBS to find local air dates and times through Wednesday, June 15. Not nearby? Stream the Hi-Neighbor! documentary on demand. S...
2022 Commencement Weekend
May 23, 2022 16:38 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBeek’s podcast, we celebrate the Providence College Class of 2022 with a selection of remarks and addresses from a weekend series of events on May 21, 21, and 22. Speakers include Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., the college’s president; baccalaureate commencement speaker Val Ackerman '20Hon., the commissioner of the BIG EAST Conference; and the Honorable Maureen McKenna Goldberg ’73, ’09Hon., a Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice who addressed graduate program and School of Continuing E...
Natalie Silverstein '91 — Why a Friar gives back
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBNatalie Silverstein '91, the author of Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back, was the keynote speaker at the PC Women Light the Way Conference in April, part of the college's celebration of 50 years of women at PC. Hear how her experience at PC impacted her approach to gratitude, service, and philanthropy, and how these values inform the way she lives and the work she does. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play,...
A Friar Family with Maryanne Knott ’76 and Maura Scarboro ’11
May 07, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBFor Maryanne Knott ’76, vice president of tax for Inspire Brands, and daughter Maura Scarboro ’11, a licensed mental health counselor and board-certified behavior analyst, their connection to Providence College is a family affair. They are among 14 family members who have graduated from PC, a legacy started by Knott’s father, Capt. Robert O. Doherty ’51 of the U.S. Naval Reserves. Although the mother-daughter pair have their alma mater in common, they share how each generation has ...
Songs of the Winged Soul — Grace Maffucci '22 and Michael Kregler
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBGrace Maffucci ’22 and Michael Kregler, PC’s resident accompanist and faculty member in the Department of Music, entertain and delight in this episode of the Providence College Podcast, performing Latin American poems they set to original music. Maffucci, a music and Spanish major, sings accompanied by Kregler on piano. Between songs, they discuss the art of setting verse to song and studying music at Providence College. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts...
Christie Miranne '04 — The Family Business
April 25, 2022 15:25 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBChristie Miranne ’04 was an executive at The Home Shopping Network before she co-founded The Joy Company in 2019 with family members including her mother, the entrepreneur and inventor Joy Mangano. We talk with Miranne, one of the presenters at the Women Light the Way Conference, about lessons she learned from Mangano, a single mother who invented products such as the Miracle Mop, and what it was like to watch the major motion picture Joy, which was inspired by her family’s story. ...
Eight Voices: The Arrest and Trial of Jesus
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBReflect on the passion of Jesus with the latest episode of Wordplay: Theater for the Ear and the Imagination. Rev. Matthew Powell, O.P., associate professor emeritus of theatre, directed this audio production of Eight Voices: The Arrest and Trial of Jesus, a series of monologues performed by Providence College alumni and instructors in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film. Subscribe to Wordplay: Theater for the Ear and the Imagination Subscribe to the Providence College Podc...
PC Women in Political Science - Dr. Kelly Branham Smith '12 & Dr. Laura Bucci '10
April 11, 2022 14:51 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBScience has had many terrific women students and our women graduates have gone on to distinguished careers in a wide variety of professions. Some have even pleased their political science professors immensely by going on to become political scientists themselves. In recognition of PC’s 50 years of women, this episode of the Department of Political Science's podcast, Beyond Your Newsfeed, is a conversation with two of our relatively recent graduates who have earned doctorates in poli...
Andrea Keefe ‘03 — How giving back propels PC forward
April 04, 2022 16:49 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBAndrea (Ricci) Keefe '03, assistant vice president for development at Providence College, joins the podcast to talk about performing with and coaching the PC Dance Team, the impact of fundraising, 50 years of women at PC, and what it was like be in the stands during the Friars March Madness run. 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...
Dr. Richard Grace '62, '17Hon. — “Refugees: The Humanitarian Crisis After World War II and Similar Crises Since."
March 28, 2022 15:48 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDr. Richard Grace '62, '17Hon., professor of history emeritus, presents “Refugees: The Humanitarian Crisis After World War II and Similar Crises Since." This is the first lecture in a new series, “The War in Ukraine in Historical Context.” Coming up: Dr. Doug Blum, Dr. Casey Stevens, and Dr. Ruth Ben-Artzi of the Department of Political Science will present “Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and the Paradox of Global Security” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, in Ruane 105. Subscribe...
Insight and Impact: A Conversation with Joe Small ’74
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode, we share the remarkable life story of Joe Small ’74, a distinguished alum who has had a successful career in software publishing, technology-based education, and – currently – acting, producing, and voice-over work. A 2022 recipient of Providence College’s Martin Luther King Vision Award, Joe describes life as a Black Providence College student in the early 1970s, and the PC people and experiences that helped define his future. Subscribe to the Providence College ...
Hannah Valente '20 - Friar Representation
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode, Hannah Valente '20 describes her path to becoming a lawyer and the youngest woman certified to be an NBA agent. Valente did a little bit of everything at Providence College, including four years as a manager of the men's basketball team, two trips abroad, two majors, and more. A second-year law student at Elon University, she tells us about her love of writing and sports and her hopes for her future as professional sports agent. Follow Hannah on Instagram and Twit...
Her Honor, Our Guest: Judge Melissa DuBose ’90
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBJudge Melissa DuBose ’90 is a product of Providence in every sense. She grew up in the Mount Hope section of Providence, R.I., before attending Providence College. She taught history in Providence Public Schools before turning to a career in law. She is an associate judge on the Rhode Island District Court, a member of Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Foundation, and a National Alumni Association award recipient. In this episode, DuBose weighs in on important questions like re...
2022 African American Read-In
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBAs Black History Month winds down, we share the college’s second African-American Read-In. This effort, spearheaded by Stephanie Mireku from the Office of Alumni Relations, is modeled on the National African American Read-in created in 1990 by the National Council of Teachers of English. Members of the Friar community were invited to read excerpts from African American literature, poetry, and songs. Due to the audio nature of a podcast, we removed a dance performance by Sokeo Ross ’...
Dr. Eric Lebel '15 — Fired up about gas stoves
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBYou may have read recent stories about research by Dr. Eric Lebel '15 in the New York Times, Washington Post, and other national media. He and his colleagues measured the amount of methane and other gases that leak from gas stoves, even when turned off. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss his findings, his doctorate in Earth system science at Stanford, and his biochemistry and music majors at PC. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitche...
Dr. Alyssa Lopez and Angie Pierre ’25 - Black Moviegoing as Empowerment
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBTwo newer members of the Friar family join the PC podcast to talk about how research is central to the Providence College experience. Dr. Alyssa Lopez, who joined the faculty as an assistant professor of history in 2020, and her research assistant, Angie Pierre ’25, share details about their investigation into black film culture in pre-WWII New York City. In preparation for a book Dr. Lopez is developing, the research centers on how Black communities used theaters and cinema to prac...
Dr. Aishah Scott — Black health during a pandemic
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis year's theme for Black History Month is Black health and wellness, so it's a perfect time to talk with Dr. Aishah Scott, a historian of race and medicine jointly appointed to the Black Studies Program and the Department of Health Policy and Management. Scott researches the impact of long-term healthcare disparities on the HIV/AIDS crisis in the Black community; she has expanded her focus to examine how these disparities have fueled the COVID pandemic as well. Subscribe to the ...
Civ in London - Dr. Stephanie Boeninger & Dr. Margaret Manchester '83G
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBCiv’s gone to London! Dr. Stephanie Boeninger, associate professor of English, and Dr. Margaret Manchester, associate professor of history, are faculty-in-residence for Providence College’s new Civ in London study abroad program. Civ in London brings lessons from the Development of Western Civilization to life, exposing students to the rich history and cultural heritage of the United Kingdom as well as perspectives of those marginalized in Britain’s industrial and imperial history. ...
Alex DeMars '22 — Caring for healthcare facilities
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThe COVID pandemic made us all aware of how critical healthcare facilities are to the overall health of our communities. Alex DeMars '22, a health policy and management major from Brunswick, Maine, got to see this lesson firsthand as a facilities management intern at Maine Medical Center in Portland last summer and while working remotely during the school year. In this episode, DeMars discussed some of his responsibilities and how his HPM courses and two years working for PC's Physi...
Dr. Wanda Ingram '75 — MLK Convocation
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBOn Martin Luther King Day, reflect with Dr. Wanda Ingram '75, PC's senior associate dean of undergraduate students and freshman and sophomore dean, on her experience as a member of Providence College's inaugural class of women — and as one of the few women of color in that group. As co-chair of the MLK Convocation Committee, she also discussed plans for this year's celebration on Thursday, Jan. 20, featuring Dr. Bernice A. King and Professor Ilyasah Shabazz. Subscribe to the Provid...
Blockchain? Bitcoin? NFTs? - Nicholas Espinal '23
January 10, 2022 14:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThis week’s episode of the Providence College Podcast discusses basic terms and principles of cryptocurrency with Nick Espinal ’23, a finance major and philosophy and creative writing double minor who studied cryptocurrency through his internship at EY last summer. Nick believes that “philosophy is everywhere” and discusses the way that Civ and philosophy courses inform his perspective as a finance student and consultant studying cryptocurrency. No background in finance is required ...
Gratitude to start the new year — Dr. Laurie Santos '21Hon.
January 03, 2022 05:42 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBKick off 2022 with an important reminder from Dr. Laurie Santos '21Hon., the Commencement speaker for the Class of 2021. The Yale University psychology professor and host of the "The Happiness Lab" podcast discussed how gratitude can help us weather the most difficult challenges. If you missed it in May, hear her address now on the Providence College Podcast. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Visit Providenc...
First-Generation Friars — Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07 (Re-Broadcast)
December 27, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBSpend some time this week with the top episodes of the Providence College Podcast from 2021, including our conversation with siblings Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07, which was recorded for National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8. The siblings have a lot in common. These PC alums both earned doctorates from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and now they both teach at Ivy League institutions — Abraham at Columbia University and Botelho at Yale....
2021 Lessons and Carols
December 20, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIf you missed Lessons & Carols, Providence College’s signature Advent celebration, on Saturday, Dec. 4, you’re in luck. Listen to the podcast of the event, which featured performances by the combined choirs of Providence College. 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.
Making Music with Dr. Bill Longo and Clare Krug '24
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week’s episode takes a look at one of Providence College’s newest academic programs — music technology and production — with Dr. Bill Longo, visiting assistant professor of music, and Clare Krug ’24, a sophomore music technology major. Learn what distinguishes music technology and production from traditional programs in music, hear about project-based learning in Dr. Longo’s songwriting course, and listen to original music by Krug. You won’t want to miss this special, musical e...
Noah DeRossi-Goldberg '22 — More than just fun and games
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBToday we speak with senior Noah DeRossi-Goldberg '22, a history and political science double major. We dive into his involvement on campus as a resident assistant, a member of the Department of History's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, and president of the eSports club. He also previews the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Debate Society, the oldest club on campus, in the spring. For all your Friars eSports gear needs. Subscribe to the Providence College Po...
Breaking hearts and minds — Joan Barker '04
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBJoan Barker '04, who majored in French and history, spent much of her career abroad as a government consultant for language and cross-cultural training. Her experience includes two years teaching English to members of the Afghan Air Force, where she got to know many Afghan interpreters. After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August, Barker became an advocate for these vulnerable Afghans left behind, writing op-eds calling for government accountability and organizing aid and a...
The Demise of Local Newspapers and American Democracy
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB"Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics" is a podcast by the Department of Political Science. This episode of Beyond Your News Feed explores the fate of local news. Dr. Andrea McDonnell and Dr. Matt Guardino, both associate professors of political science, join host Dr. William Hudson, professor of political science, for a conversation about the dire straits of local newspapers and the impact on American democracy. McDonnell also serves as director of PC's new co...
Reintroducing Jesus - Marcellino "Dr. Italy" D'Ambrosio '77, Ph.D.
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBMeet Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio ’77 — you can call him Dr. Italy. He is a leader in Catholic media, heading the Crossroads Initiative and frequently appearing on Catholic networks including EWTN and the SiriusXM Catholic Channel. In this episode, he discusses his youth in Providence, career, and new book, Jesus: the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Ascension Press, 2020), and corresponding video series. Marcellino’s work weaves the four gospel accounts of Jesus together with other sourc...
First-Generation Friars — Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBSiblings Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07 have a lot in common. These PC alums both earned doctorates from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and now they both teach at Ivy League institutions — Abraham at Columbia University and Botelho at Yale. They also were both first-generation college students, meaning they were the first in their family to graduate from college. As Providence College recognizes National First-Generation College Celebration Day on November 8, w...
Alex Cannon '22 - From Action to (Nuclear) Reaction
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week's guest is Alex Cannon '22, a theater major from East Granby, Conn. Cannon discusses his summer research examining the often unfair portrayal of nuclear energy and war in television, movies, and video games over the last 60 years. We also dove in to his decision to choose Providence College, the ways a theater major can create during a pandemic, and his other interests including gaming and travel. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sti...
Early Music with Anna O'Connell '12
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAnna O'Connell '12 discovered her love of early music as a music education student, studying voice and harp. Now a doctoral student in historical performance practice at Case Western Reserve University, O'Connell recently won the Barbara Thornton scholarship from Early Music America. She discusses the many far-flung locations that her music performance career has taken her, including the Great Wall of China, the Vatican, and World Youth Day in Krakow. Listen to the end to hear her p...
Admission with Amy Cembor '21G and Megan O'Rourke
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBGet answers to many of your questions about the college application process from Amy Cembor and Megan O'Rourke of the Office of Admission. Cembor and O'Rourke discussed the advantages of Early Decision and Early Action, affordability, and the reasons why Providence College recruits students nationally. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Visit Providence College on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapch...
Sister Anne Frances Klein, O.P. - A Sister's Perspective
October 11, 2021 13:50 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBSister Anne Frances Klein, O.P. is a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia and campus minister at Providence College. In this week’s episode, she introduces listeners to her wing of the Dominican family, tells the story of her vocation, and sheds light on the lives and ministries of women religious, whom she rightly calls “the heartbeat of the Church.” Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Visit Providence College on ...
2021 Homecoming Highlights
October 04, 2021 15:14 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThis episode of the Providence College podcast features three of the highlights of the College’s recent Homecoming Weekend festivities, which included the presidential inauguration of Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard and the commencement ceremony celebrating the Class of 2020. Among the many events, we highlight three in this podcast: Father Sicard’s inaugural address The Class of 2020 Commencement Mass homily delivered by Father Sicard’s predecessor, Rev. Brian J. Shanley The Class of...
Richy Kless '74, '78G, '82SCE — Faithful Friar
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBBefore 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 f...
Cristian Higuita Montoya '16, '17G — Accounting for Success
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBCristian 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 graduat...