Generation Swap

Ann Zoellner is a retired educator who has redesigned her life. She volunteers her time within the Grand Rapids community, including at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College, Artists Creating Together (ACT], Ronald McDonald House of West Michigan, and Grand Rapids Art Museum.  She loves to travel and is always seeking a new adventure.  One of her greatest advent...

Syd Baxter is a retired entrepreneur and small business owner. He is passionate about his grandchildren, high school crew, and being an all-around cheerleader and sounding board for young people. Katie Schneider-Thomas is a junior at Aquinas College studying Communication and Theatre with a minor in German. She is also an avid hiker and enjoys traveling and going to concerts when she isn’t studyin...

It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Paul Farr is a retired gastroenterologist who practiced at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids and who loves contin...

Francine Paolini recently retired from Aquinas College where she worked in the library. For many years she was part of a women’s vocal group and performed Motown and other music. She enjoys yoga, reading, and spending time with her family. Katherine Steel is a recent graduate of Aquinas College, where she worked in radio and podcasting, including working on a podcast project with radio personality...

It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Sue Miller taught Latin and English in Grand Rapids area high schools. She loves to travel and has led school groups...

It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Dave Kampfschulte is a presenter and facilitator at Amazing Circles Workshops. Formerly a teacher in the public schoo...

It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Susan Kohloff works part-time at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute after a long career with the Michigan Departme...

It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Ann Zoellner worked as a speech pathologist, special education teacher and consultant. She has a Master’s degree from...

It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Larry Titley worked as an attorney for many years at Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt, and Howlett LLP. He has served on ma...

It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world.  Paul Farr is a retired gastroenterologist who practiced for many years in Grand Rapids. He is an avid traveler...

Cindy Brown is the Vice President for Talent Initiatives at The Right Place. Rachel Gray is the Executive Director at Hello West Michigan.

This episodes features two guests from the Cook Leadership Academy. Gleaves Whitney is the Executive Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and the former Director of Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center where he worked with many college students in the Cook Leadership Academy.  Fresta Tori Jan is a Cook Leadership Academy participant, and is studying Political S...

Support of one another leads to strong connections. Dondreá Brown is the director of the Center of Opportunities, Resources, and Excellence at Aquinas College. He is also the founder of 1428 Financial Wellness and the executive director of Young Money Finances, organizations that focus on empowering children and adults to take control of their money. Demetrius Miller...

One job interview leads to a Lifelong Friendship Sheila Pantlind is the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Aquinas College. Clare Shubert is Director of Engagement and Programming at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation.

Generation Swap has branched off of Your True North, listen to some of our best clips from here.

Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which students of an Aquinas College and Osher Life Long Institute mentors speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. This is part two of a two-part episode.

Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which students of an Aquinas College and Osher Life Long Institute mentors speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. This is part one of a two-part episode.

Get to learn more about this friendship that has spawned nearly a decade thanks to Higher Education.