Moravian University Houndcast

On this episode of Houndcast, Kat Spilman ’19, G’22, and Associate Director of Alumni & Student Engagement, Matt Nesto ’16, G’21, G’22, discuss their time as athletes at Moravian. They talk about how the Moravian sports community helped their transition into university life. They also explain how and why they got their Master’s Degrees, and how Moravian shaped them both professionally and pers...

Houndcast is brought to you by the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement. On today’s episode, Marissa Zondag, Leadership Gift Officer and Director, Moravian Leadership Council, sits down with members of the 1970 Championship Football Team. Listen as they recount highlights from their college days. It’s clear in the interview that their brotherhood has stood the test of time. Even after 52 years s...

In this episode of Houndcast, Bill Darcy ’93, discusses all the twists and turns of his life and how he became the CEO of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. He talks about positive influences in his life from family to friends. He recounts his goals and priorities and how he set himself up for success. 

Celie Walton is a Moravian parent who shares her personal experience with mental health and suicide. She is joined by Greg Meyer, Dean of Community Wellness, for an important conversation in honor of National Suicide Prevention Week which was September 4-10, 2022.    

Dr. Jagger is an epidemiologist, and Professor Emeritus, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine where she was on the medical faculty for 40 years. She has a Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh and a Ph. D. in epidemiology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Jagger founded the International Health Care Worker Safety Center where she advanced a new generation of safe...

Terry O’Rourke ’86 speaks with us about his unique journey and what he's been up to today working as a physician and providing opportunities to our current students. 

Kylie Mastricola ’20 joins us for the newest installment of Houndcast. Kylie speaks about how her Moravian education and experiences have helped enable her to jump start her own small business, BoRay Boutique, a sustainable, small, and trendy clothing shop in New Jersey.

Justin DeRenzis, MHA from Alumni Engagement and Michael Paciello ’24 sit down with Susie Hyer ’76, award winning artist and recipient of the 2022 Comenius Alumni Award. Susie speaks to how her Moravian journey has inspired her passion and work as an artist. 

Justin DeRenzis, MHA from Alumni Engagement sits down with Dr. Beth Kuehner Mauch ’93, President of Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas and recipient of the 2022 Benigna Education Award. Beth speaks to how her unique Moravian journey has inspired her tenured career in higher education leadership and what it means to utilize her skills and vocation to better the possibilities and outcomes of stude...

Tune in to hear Casey's Moravian story, what she is doing today, why she continues to stay involved, and give back.

Tune in to hear from Nate Ferraro ’13 about his unique Moravian story and what he's up to today. 

Young alumnae, Lauren Bertucci ’18 joins us on Houndcast to share her unique Moravian story.

Jon joins us and discusses his passion for sustainability and the effect it has had on the University. 

Greg ’06 and Jen ’07 Rarick have remained close to campus since graduation. Greg and Jen reside nearby, and speak to the many changes that have occurred across campus. 

Kelly Rindock ‘03, joins us to kick off the first of three special edition Houndcasts centered on the topic of Planned Giving. Kelly shares expertise with us from her world as a financial planner on how to leave a legacy to the people and places we love.

Jim Walker, former Men’s Basketball coach, Men’s Tennis coach, and Athletic Director, joins the newest Houndcast episode with Julie Kulp to discuss the Athletics Giving Challenge at Moravian University. Walker talks about his journey at Moravian, memories that have stuck with him throughout the years and what the Athletics Giving Challenge means to him.

Dan Nigito ‘78, joins us for Part 3 of our special editions on Planned Giving. Dan shares how you can give non-cash items, like real-estate, art or securities. And, we’ll also touch on a particular expertise of Dan’s, trusts; and how they can help individuals plan.

Steve Link of Cornerstone Advisors in Bethlehem, PA joins us for Part 2 of our special edition Houndcasts about Planned Giving. Steve tells us all about charitable gifts that can provide us income, Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA’s).   *Steve’s statements are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine what is appr...

Scot Dapp, former Head Football Coach, and Athletic Director at Moravian University, joins the newest Houndcast episode to talk about his coaching and administrative journey at Moravian, the memories that resonate with him the most, and what the Athletics Giving Challenge means to him.

Greg Krug P'22, joins Houndcast to discuss his passion for helping people and animals and creating his company, Lampire Biological Laboratories. He talks about Lampire's process for helping to detect and assist animals fighting diseases and how it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pat Corpora ’78, joins us for the first episode of Season 3! Pat speaks about his passion for gardening and volunteering, along with how he and his two sisters, Santa ’70, and Maria ’72, planted the seeds of their family's legacy by endowing a scholarship for Moravian students.

We’re wrapping up Season 2 of Houndcast by talking to Jill C. Anderson, P’25, CFRE, Vice President of Development & Alumni Engagement!  We had a lot of fun talking with Jill about what brought her to Moravian and her role as VP of Development & Alumni Engagement. She shared with us how the College and department overcame the challenges of staying connected during COVID-19 and what she love...

Dylan Runne, Class of 2016, joins Justin and Matt from Alumni Engagement for the newest episode of Houndcast. Listen in to hear about Dylan’s Moravian story, what he is doing today, and his journey to becoming the CEO of Fenom Digital, a certified Salesforce implementation partner. In this episode, he explains how Moravian helped accelerate his career and growth as a person, ways he is staying con...

Calling all Greyhounds! We have a special Houndcast episode for you which features Justin DeRenzis, MHA and Matt Nesto ’16, G'21 from Alumni Engagement and two of Moravian’s newest graduates, Cat Cole ‘21 and Matt Anderson ‘21. Matt and Cat discuss what it was like to have their senior year during the pandemic, their plans after graduating from Moravian, and the things they’ll miss most about bein...

Justin DeRenzis, MHA, Assistant Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement; and Matt Nesto ’16, MBA ’21, Assistant Director of Student & Young Alumni Engagement; meet with Jackie Cook ’18. Justin and Matt discuss with Jackie what her Moravian story looked like and what life has looked like after graduating. Jackie explains how Moravian has helped accelerate her career and growth as a person, w...