Providence College Podcast

Doris Burke ’87, ’92G, & ’05Hon., a versatile basketball commentator, has covered the sport for ESPN since 1991. Her assignments include the NBA and men’s and women’s college basketball — both the regular season and the NCAA Championships. Burke joins the podcast to discuss her rise to the top of her profession and her methodical approach to success, as well as the NBA debut of Kris Dunn ‘16....

This week a trailblazer in college hockey joins us. In the fall, Theresa Feaster ’14 & ‘16G, coordinator of Providence College Men's Ice Hockey operations, became one of the first two women to serve as full-time members of an NCAA Division I men’s hockey coaching staff. In this episode, Feaster details how her father, National Hockey League executive Jay Feaster, introduced her to the sport at...

In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, David O’Connor '14 shares how his family, and the loss of his father at a young age, shaped his focus on community service and faith. O’Connor has helped people in need all over the globe through Habitat for Humanity, Providence College’s Father Smith Fellowship, and Global Service Learning courses through PC's Feinstein Institute for Public Servi...

Dr. Seann P. Mulcahy, associate professor of chemistry, has made a lasting impact in his five short years at Providence College. Mulcahy has successfully balanced his student-centric approach to teaching and mentoring with a prolific string of grants, including his most recent award, a $191,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. We also discuss his background, teaching philosophy, and how...

This episode of the Providence College Podcast features two staff members who play central roles in identifying and shaping each freshman class at PC. Amy Cembor, senior associate dean of admission, discusses the makeup of the incoming freshman class, their median test scores and grade point averages, where they come from, and how they were selected. Leslie Heller ’02, director of orientation, tra...

In this episode, Phoebee Jean ’19 discusses how she is using her time at Providence College to impact campus culture positively and to bring attention to social justice issues at the College and in the City of Providence. Jean was recently named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact and we talk about what this honor means to her and what she has planned for the upcoming year.

Enjoy these highlights of Commencement Weekend 2017 — the inspiring Commencement address presented by Roy Peter Clark ’70 & ‘17Hon., the moving homily by College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 at Saturday’s Commencement Mass, the class oration at the Academic Awards Ceremony on Saturday by Victoria Timmel ’17, who shares the valedictorian honor with Lauren Berolini ’17 and Jack Ricc...

In this episode, Pedro Alemán ’17 details his path from a first-generation college student 3,000 miles from home to one of Providence College’s most respected student leaders. Alemán said becoming a resident assistant was a turning point in his college career. Alemán provides advice for college students everywhere, and from any background, who are having a difficult time navigating college life.

In this episode, we are joined by women’s ice hockey goalie Alanna Serviss ’18. Serviss discusses her battle with depression, anxiety, and ADHD as she progressed from being the only hockey player — of either gender — at her high school to becoming an athlete at a Division I school. Serviss is also raising awareness and funds through her work with the PC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the P...

Michael Gilmor ’17, a biochemistry major from Huntington, N.Y., was selected by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to travel to Poland. He will teach English to college students through the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program. In this episode, Gilmor details the steps he took to earn this prestigious honor and his unique PC experience, which includes Habitat for Humanity and the Board of...

Cayleigh Griffin ‘14 is the team reporter for the San Antonio Spurs on the team’s social and digital platforms. She also works on FOX Sports Southwest broadcasts doing in-game hits, halftime pieces, and pre-game work for the Austin Spurs, the San Antonio Stars, and the San Antonio Rampage. Prior to working for the Spurs, Cayleigh was an on-air correspondent and digital assistant for the BIG EAST f...

Dr. Abigail T. Brooks is assistant professor of sociology and director of the Women’s Studies Program at Providence College. In this episode, we discuss her new book The Ways Women Age: Using and Refusing Cosmetic Intervention, a story of how and why some women choose to use, while others refuse, anti-aging practices.

Emily Sisson ’14 is a Friar legend. After transferring to Providence College to train under Coach Ray Treacy ’82, Emily helped lead the women's cross country team to the 2013 NCAA Championship, set an NCAA Division 1 record in the 5,000-meter run in indoor track, and won NCAA titles in the 5,000 twice — in indoor and outdoor track. During her cross country and track career, she earned both All-Ame...

Ed Cooley, head men’s basketball coach, recently led the Friars to a fourth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance and was named NABC District 5 Coach Of The Year. In this episode, he talks about this year’s team, how the season ended, the best players he has coached, and the best walk-on he has coached at PC.

Dr. Jennifer G. Illuzzi, associate professor of history, and Dr. Arthur P. Urbano Jr., associate professor of theology, discuss their research on the Jewish alumni who enrolled during Providence College’s early history. The College welcomed these students despite the prejudice they faced at other institutions. They also talk about the forthcoming documentary based on their work, "Sons of Providenc...

Attention: if you had technical problems listening, please delete and re-download this episode. We apologize for the inconvenience. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rick Battistoni, professor of political science and of public and community service studies and director of the Feinstein Institute for Public Service. Battistoni discusses his work with his Philanthropy course, the power of phila...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jonathan L. Richardson, assistant professor of biology. Dr. Richardson discusses his research on the ways roads — and the rock salt we spread on them — affect the ecology of their surrounding habitats. We also talk about his research with students in the PC Conservation Lab, including their work on the migratory behavior of rats in El Salvador, Brazil, and New...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ted Andrews ’01, associate professor of history. Andrews discusses his research and writings on "native apostles" — African-American, Native American, African, and Indian evangelicals from the 1700 and 1800s that helped Christianity spread to new locations around the globe. We also talk about his path from student to professor at Providence College and his und...

Matt Weber ’06 is the host of The CatholicTV Network series The Lens, author of two books, Fearing the Stigmata and Operating on Faith, and director of digital communications strategy at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Weber, who created and hosts the education podcast The Harvard EdCast, delivered this talk at Providence College as part of the Office of the Chaplain’s Theology on Tap se...

Jason Macaluso ’96 is a symbol of what dedication and hard work can get you when you are focused on your goals. He details his fascinating journey from finance major and struggling young professional to vice president of wealth management at Boone Macaluso Partners at UBS, member of the Providence College’s Business Advisory Council, and accomplished triathlete. You can contact him at www.ubs.com/...

In this episode, Kyron Cartwright '18, the dynamic point guard for the men's basketball team talks about his life on and off the court. We discuss pregame preparation, his evolution into a team leader, the toughest player he has to defend this year, and his fear of Rhode Island drivers.

Chris Gabrielli, head lacrosse coach, details his team's preseason preparations, outlook for the season, and a day in the life of a college coach.

In this episode, Brian Kozak explains why and how he became such an active member of the Friar Family. We discuss how he founded the club soccer team, his various roles within the Providence College School of Business, and why he packs his schedule so tight.

Cassie Chislom '17, a political science and public and community service studies double major, is passion personified. She was a Humanity in Action Fellow in Atlanta last summer and studied the politics of climate change in Vietnam, Morocco, and Bolivia on a SIT international honors program during her junior year. In this episode, we discuss Cassie's travels and the impact they have had on her per...

This episode features Dr. Jennifer Van Reet, associate professor of psychology and assistant department chair, chair of the Undergraduate Research Committee, and director of Kid Think, a developmental psychology lab. We discuss her research on the effects of child play on learning and her role in expanding student research in every academic department on campus.