E34: Sargent Alum Carolyn Cohen on Sargent Spirit and More

In this episode, we welcomed Carolyn Cohen(’65), a Boston University Sargent College Alumni and a member of the Sargent Alumni Association Board. Over the years, Cohen has witnessed the development of Sargent College, and how the Sargent spirit has influenced people all around the world. She talked about some of the key figures in Sargent history, and what’s next for Sargent Alumni Association. About Carolyn Cohen: Carolyn Cohen (’65) graduated with a degree in Physical Education and has served on the Sargent College Alumni Association (SCAA) since her graduation. Most notably, Carolyn served as president during Sargent’s centennial celebration from 1979-1984.  During this important time, the SCAA met monthly and had the opportunity to honor prominent alumni, faculty, and friends including Dr. Sargent himself. Carolyn worked as an educator, coach, and administrator in Boston Public Schools. She served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on committees for health, physical education, and dance recreation, and she still officiates softball. Carolyn has also worked closely with the BU Scarlet Key and has served as Sargent class secretary for more than fifty years. She currently serves as the SCAA Reunion representative. Sargent has been lucky to host Carolyn’s dog, Sneakers, on numerous occasions for various student groups. The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs ([email protected]), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College. Marial Williams ([email protected]), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.