Paterno Fellows Podcast

As we approach finals, it is important to remember to balance your mental health with your studies to perform at your best next week. Today Nicole talks with fellow PFP students about how they manage stress and prioritize their mental health. This is a special episode accompanying some PFP events to help you destress this week.

A conversation about leadership, learning, and the power of the liberal arts. In a special episode of the Paterno Fellows Podcast, Sue Paterno reflects on the program’s founding, the value of a liberal arts education, and what it means to lead with purpose. From the importance of reading and critical thinking to supporting others and prioritizing mental health, Sue shares insights shaped by decade...

This week we talk to the winners of the Collegiate Laws of Life Essay Competition Max Settembre, James Applegrijn, and Cecilia Keys about their work and what inspired it.

This week we join Devon, Dylan, and Reece as the discuss the merits of AI in education and methods to use it responsibly. Tune in this week to get a our perspective on this controversial issue.

This week we join Devon Winters and Anna Peterson as they discuss the seminal philosophical work on love and human nature: Plato's Symposium. Not only are there fascinating insights into the complex arguments contained within, but also historical analysis that provides new perspectives on an old argument.

This week we talk with Greg Nolan, the Director of LA Academic Advising, and Linnet Brooks, the PFP Administrative Assistant, about the Paterno Fellows Program and how to stay on track with courses and other PFP requirements. Greg and Linnet share inside tips from years of experience aiding students that are both interesting and insightful. Don't miss the advice, opportunities, and loopholes in th...

With Valentine's right around the corner, we wanted to take this opportunity for a special episode in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts and talk about why we love the liberal arts. We hear from some influential and involved students about the organizations they represent and what makes our community of scholars so unique.

This week, we talk to the new director of the Paterno Fellows Program, Dr Salzer, about her journey to her current position and how this has shaped her outlook on life. Don't miss the interesting tidbits of medieval monastic history and insights into Dr Salzer and the future of the program.

Welcome to all our new and returning listeners! After a hiatus and some restructuring, the podcast is back better than ever. In this episode, we cover where we've been, where we are, and where we are going. Please enjoy.

Here is Part II of Nathanael's tree tour with landscape architect Derek Kalp. Tune in to learn more about the trees of Penn State, the role they play on campus, their connection to school history, and more!

Spring is around the corner and, before you know it, trees will be blooming. This is the perfect time to learn more about the trees of Penn State, the role they play on campus, their connection to school history, and more. Tune in to our latest episode, as podcaster Nathanael takes a tree tour of Penn State with landscape architect Derek Kalp!

This episode marks the first in a new mini-series of podcast episodes: host Reece Chanslor visits our campus museums and archives! For this debut, Reece visits the fashion archive in the Theater Building. Listen to this lively interview, where we learn about the history of the archive, the details of fashion design, and get some hot takes on high fashion. All this and more!

Learn about Penn State Language Tutors: how to become one, how to access one if you need one ... and get some encouragement to finally hunker down and learn that language you want to learn!

The Paterno Fellows Podcast is back! For this episode, hosts Audrey and Amalia catch up with our 2024 Laws of Life essay contest winners. Tune in to hear our fascinating discussion about redefining equality under the law!

Join podcaster Max Rossum on a guided tour of the Penn State arboretum!

Join Max, Amalia, Audrey, and Natalie on a discussion about the impact of social media on the student experience. Students address hot-button topics like the connection between social media and mental health, the presence of children on social media, and the importance of staying present in a world of distraction. Tune in for an episode with something for everyone!

After a brief hiatus, the Paterno Fellows Podcast is back with a familiar voice and an infusion of youth! Join longtime host Emma Suzuki and the new podcasters for a series of introductions. You can expect new content every other week right here!

Kate Howarth sits down with Bradford Vivian to discuss Campus Misinformation , his latest book.

Paterno Fellows Podcaster Emma Suzuki interviews members of the Lion Ambassadors to learn more about the functions of this central campus organization.

Recently, Emma visited the Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity on campus. She spoke with several students to hear their thoughts about LGBTQ+ life at Penn State and reflected on her own experiences as well. A must-listen for all those with an interest in gender and sexual diversity at Penn State!

Kate Howarth sits down with recent graduate Esha Pathak to talk about some problems international students face after graduation and the advocacy work she did to help Penn State Economics majors.

Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski talks with graduating Paterno Fellow, Steven Zhang, who reflects on his time in the program. Learn how the Paterno Fellows Program helped him, what advice he has for prospective Paterno Fellows, the transformational courses and experiences he has taken because of the Paterno Fellows Program, pointers on thesis writing, and much more!

Host Ladin Suliman speaks with owners and managers of downtown State College businesses Appalachian Outdoors, W.C. Clarke's Cheese Shoppe, and India Pavilion, to get their takes on the changing economic landscape of the area. Learn about how these businesses have survived the turmoil of the pandemic, how they manage a constantly changing customer base, and what they see for the future of State Col...

In this episode, host Ladin Suliman talks about study abroad experiences with Susan Knell from the Career Enrichment Network, along with students Srishti Ponnala, Charles Ryan, and Ezra Gershanok. We learn more about the application process, hear what makes study abroad so much fun, and even get some secret tips about writing successful applications. Join us for an essential discussion relevant to...

Paterno Fellow Nick Malizia joins hosts Ladin Suliman and Erin Flannery to talk about his semester hiking the Appalachian Trail. Join us for a conversation about his creative senior thesis idea, learn how his experience has dismantled stereotypes about northern and southern culture, and hear about how he's managing the physical toll of the hike. All this and much more in this wide-ranging episode!