The AMCAST: a Podcast by Anna Maria College

People are always negotiating but for Anna Maria College students studying criminal justice, they learn negotiation strategies from a real-world law enforcement negotiator – Dr. John Colautti. In this AMCAST episode, Dr. Colautti uses his 30 years of criminal justice and security experience to discuss crisis negotiation techniques and the versatile communications skills he teaches his students.

Amcares is a student organization that coordinates volunteer opportunities on and off campus. In this episode we speak with two student leaders about AmCares and upcoming events they have planned. 

Fall has officially arrived. This means it’s time for an AMCAST episode about football. Our favorite campus film critics are back. Tune in to hear Professors Travis Maruska and Lisa Williams discuss their picks for the best football movies of all time.

Anna Maria is proud to provide every student with access to Student Academic Support Services (SASS). In this AMCAST episode, two members of the SASS team discuss the resources available to students, tips from peer tutors, and news of some upcoming events.

Art in the Park and Anna Maria College collaborate to bring public art displays to the campus. There are four new displays this year. In this AMCAST episode we hear from international artist Helen Duncan about her installation called Begin Again. It is beautifully located on the lawn outside of Socquet House.

The latest AMCAST episode welcomes Greg Walther, the new career services director. Greg’s previews some of the activities planned for the fall and offers some career-planning advice for Anna Maria students.

As we bid farewell to the Class of 2023 and many of our students for the summer break, the AMCAST uses this episode for a conversation with officers in the Student Government Association. SGA had a fabulous year of activities, events and campus engagement. They are already planning for the fall. Tune in to hear more.

Baseball at Anna Maria College is all about the AMCATS. But for our AMCAST podcast film buffs Professors Travis Maruska and Lisa Williams, baseball is about the movies. Listen to them discuss their favorite baseball films and let us know if you agree with their picks. #baseball #baseballmovies

My Journey to America is Andy Antwi Boasiako's story of leaving Ghana to study at Anna Maria College in Massachusetts. In this episode of Anna Maria Storytellers, Andy talks about his journey and reads his heartfelt essay. You might just cry.

Most people have been affected by cancer either directly or indirectly. Anna Maria students launched a campus chapter of the American Cancer Society last fall and made plans for an all-night-long relay for life on Caparso field. They return to the AMCAST to share their event plans and information on how to sign up and support the cause. Learn more and sign up at  https://relayforlife.org/amc

Students Justin Mcleod and John Kelly are officers in the Anna Maria chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success. There are many benefits including career networking and skill building. This episode takes a deeper look at NSLS from the student perspective.

"The future will be different if we make the present different" are the words of the co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, Peter Maurin. In this AMCAST episode, Dr. Marc Tumeinski discusses his recent book review of Maurin's essays and how Maurin's beliefs, and those of Dorothy Day, created the Catholic Worker Movement which is still active in Worcester and around the world. #dorothyday #cat...

It’s Academy Award time which means it’s time on the AMCAST for Professors Travis Maruska and Lisa Williams to make their predictions for the Oscars. AMCASTERs, do you agree with their picks? Tell us what you think and share the episode with your friends. #theoscars

In this AMCAST episode, Anna Maria College student athletes Elijah Rapaport, Jarrett “Eggo” Niland, Joshua Alexander, and Cameron Powell describe how their Super Bowl celebration turned into an act of heroism. They are our Hockey Heroes!

In this AMCAST episode, we hear more about how Anna Maria College is working with public safety departments across the Commonwealth to increase the number of professionals trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). These trainings come at a time when stress, burnout, and fatigue are taking an emotional toll on first responders and public safety professionals.

Introducing “Anna Maria College Storytellers” where we interview members of the college community who have written stories they would like to share. Our first storyteller interview is with Professor Travis Maruska who reads from his novel, Order of the AssassinBook One. We hope you enjoy the discussion.

Every organization needs good communicators. This AMCAST episode features Professor Travis Maruska who talks about the Communications Major and how communication skills are applicable to so many careers. Be sure to rate and subscribe to our podcast.

Watch out for AMCAT Field Hockey! The AMCATS recently concluded their most successful season since joining the GNAC. The seven total wins for the AMCATS also gave head coach Lauren Chenevert the most wins for a first-year AMCATS coach since 1992. In this episode, we talk to the team. They share their passion for the game and Anna Maria College. They tell us how teamwork and determination led this...

Thrillers, jump scares and classic horror are the topics in this AMCAST episode. Professors Travis Maruska and Lisa Williams return to discuss their favorite spooky movies. Be sure to share with your friends and let us know what you think of their picks.

They’re back! Professors Travis Maruska and Lisa Williams return to the AMCAST to talk about their favorite “back to school” films. Do you agree with their selections? Please subscribe to the AMCAST on your favorite podcast listening platform and be sure to share it to your social networks.

These podcast episodes are part of a miniseries to share information with students and their families about some of the services available to students at Anna Maria, how to access support on campus and how to adjust to college life. The series is called “From our Family to Yours.” Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health/Wellness   - Lynn Curran, Dir. of Counseling Services and Isiah Tucker, C...

These podcast episodes are part of a miniseries to share information with students and their families about some of the services available to students at Anna Maria, how to access support on campus and how to adjust to college life. The series is called “From our Family to Yours.” Resources for Academic Success  – Learn more about the resources here to support your academic success. Dennis Va...

These podcast episodes are part of a miniseries to share information with students and their families about some of the services available to students at Anna Maria, how to access support on campus and how to adjust to college life. The series is called “From our Family to Yours.” Adjusting to College/Living Away from Home  – Drew Melendez, Director of Residence Life, and Allene Martin, a stu...

Esports arrives this fall at Anna Maria College. This AMCAST podcast episode checks in with Esports Director Zachary Gandara who gives us an update on the program, plans for the first cohort, and why he’s excited to launch esports at Anna Maria. #esports

International Artist Matthias Neumann is recognized nationally and internationally for his work. As part of the Campus Sculpture Program administered by Professor David Wackell, Anna Maria College is honored to feature three sculptures that Neumann created specifically for our campus. They are part of his works called “Basics” which have three features: Basic material, Public display, and temporar...