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Generation Swap
by Aquinas College
“Generation Swap” is the intersection of teaching and recording valuable insights between intergenerational guests from varying backgrounds and belief systems. These conversational interviews invite us to honor the value we offer each other in ALL stages of life, not despite our generational differences, but BECAUSE of them.
Episodes
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Eileen Chamberlin & Savannah Hammock
Eileen Chamberlin, originally from Illinois, has been living in Michigan since 1995. She and her husband have two daughters now successfully released into the world, plus three dogs and a cat still at home. Eileen is a clinical therapist mostly retired but still maintains a small private…
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Jan Slotten & Sophia Lentine
Jan Slotten retired in 2019 after a 37+-year career with Farmers (Foremost) Insurance Company, where she served as a project manager, copywriter, operations manager, and more. Jan earned her Masters in Management at Aquinas while working full time. In retirement, Jan enjoys volunteering, taking...
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Jenny Wood Shangraw & Hannah Bowen
Jenny Wood Shangraw graduated from Aquinas College in 1971 and then worked at the Grand Rapids Public Library, specializing in business, demographics, economics, and cultural history. This knowledge led her to become the Business Information Cybrarian for West Michigan’s economic development...
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Dan Measday & Cristian Zacharias
Dan Measday is 76 years old and a 1970 graduate of Aquinas College. A native of New Jersey, he has lived in Michigan for over 50 years. Dan is a sports fan and follows baseball, football, ice hockey, and golf. Cristian Zacharias is a sophomore at Aquinas and is from Grant, MI. He is studying...
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Cindy Ritter & Abby Kozal
Cindy Ritter grew up in Detroit and has lived in Grand Rapids for 55 years. She began her career as a dental hygienist and later became an elementary school teacher after graduating from Aquinas. She is now retired but stays busy with her five sons and 16 grandchildren, her church (St. Robert)…
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Kate Schirmer & Jessy Gomez
Kate Schirmer grew up in Grand Rapids and later moved to rural Newaygo County. She raised two boys and worked as a swim teacher before returning to school as a non-traditional aged student to get a teaching degree. For 20 years she taught 4h grade in Fremont Michigan. Katie is now retired and is…
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Tom Miller & Carson LePage
Tom Miller is a Michigan native. He’s lived much of his life in the Grand Rapids area, as well as having spent several formative years in Kalamazoo and Pennsylvania. He retired a few years ago from a career as a lawyer. Since then, he’s been a regular Osher Lifelong Learning Institute student,...
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Steve Murray & Olivia White
Steve Murray was born and raised in the Grand Rapids area and has spent his entire life in West Michigan. In retirement he enjoys hanging with his dog, watching grandkids’ sporting events, taking Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes, and plugging into various volunteer opportunities whenever...
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Penny Murray & Jessica Kean
Penny Murray's 72-year life journey is founded on faith. She is blessed with 3 children and 9 grandchildren, satisfied in 44 years of nursing, and partnered today with Steve in the joy of life-long learning. Aquinas has provided classes for a degree-seeking adult student, and OLLI has been an...
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Marty Arnold & Emma Pearson
Marty Arnold taught writing at Aquinas College, was a journalist, editor, and a non-profit administrator. Since retiring she has published two novels and is re-wilding her yard. Emma Pearson is an Aquinas College sophomore majoring in biochemistry. She loves spending time with kids and animals…
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Diane Friar & Ashley Snyder
Diane Friar was a CPA and worked with a local firm for 37 years, where she became a partner. She worked for many years in litigation support and business valuation, work she greatly enjoyed. She retired in 2014 and has been attending Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes since then. An alumna...
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Gary Eberle & Aidan Raffaele
Gary Eberle is a professor of English emeritus at Aquinas College. He is the author of eight books of fiction and nonfiction, a two-time recipient of the Teacher of the Year award, and in 2019 was inducted into the Aquinas College Hall of Fame. Aidan Raffaele is a senior at Aquinas College from...
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Steve Murray & MacKenzie Morris
Steve Murray was born and raised in the Grand Rapids area, and spent his entire life in West Michigan. In retirement he enjoys hanging with the dog, watching grandkids’ sporting events, taking OLLI classes, and plugging into various volunteer opportunities whenever possible. MacKenzie Morris is a...
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Cindy Ritter & Jenna Daschke
Cindy Ritter grew up in Detroit and became a dental hygienist at University of Detroit Dental School. She has lived and worked in the Grand Rapids area for 55 years and during this time began her second career as an elementary school teacher after graduating from Aquinas. She in now retired, but...
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Dan Measday & Noah Reilly
Dan Measday is a native of New Jersey and a 1970 graduate of Aquinas College. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2022. He is retired after a career in a variety of jobs, including 30 years in sales positions. Noah Reilly is a Grand Rapids native. He came to Aquinas…
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Bonus Interview: Rick Armbruster & Suzanne Callahan
Rick Armbruster has had a nontraditional career path that has allowed him to focus on family and community. Currently, he is the President & Founder of Upcycle Bikes, providing bikes to community members in need of an affordable and accessible transportation option. Suzanne Callahan is an Adjunct...
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Bonus Interview: Douglas Kindschi & Kyle Kooyers
Douglas Kindschi is in his 47th year at Grand Valley State University, where he is the founding director of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. He previously served as dean for 28 years, mainly as Dean of Science. He did graduate work in mathematics, philosophy, and theology at the University of...
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Martha Porter & Samee Teachworth
Martha Porter is a Grand Rapids native and mom to two adult daughters. She retired in 2017 after a 40-year career with Amway Corporation. She is a long-time member of Grace Episcopal Church and currently serves on the vestry. Samee Teachworth graduated from St. Patrick School in Portland…
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Mike Burton & Ryan Gillings
Mike Burton is from the Detroit area and was adopted as a baby 75 years ago. He served in the military and was in combat in Vietnam. His career included time as a social worker, probation officer, and guardian ad litem. He and his wife have one son, Brian, who lives in Albuquerque, NM, with his...
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Frank Schuller & Calvin Willson
Frank Schuller is an alumnus of Aquinas College, having completed the Master of Management program in 2012. He has served in people leadership for nearly forty years with three career restarts. Most of his experience is sales team leadership. Currently he serves as general manager with Grand…
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Gary Eberle & Liam O'Brien
Gary Eberle is a professor of English emeritus at Aquinas College. He is the author of eight books of fiction and nonfiction, a two-time recipient of Teacher of the Year award, and in 2019 was inducted into the Aquinas College Hall of Fame. Liam O'Brien is a fifth-year student at Aquinas College,...
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Dave Kampfschulte & Olivia Sebright
Dave Kampfschulte is a retired teacher who currently teaches at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Aquinas College as well as serving as Director of Amazing Circles Workshops. Olivia Sebright is a sophomore at Aquinas College, dual majoring in Business and Communications. She enjoys…
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Bonus Interview: Rebecca Harvey
Rebecca Harvey is a strategist, architect, and communicator focused on Cybersecurity. With her passion for organizational digital transformation, she's helped global Fortune 500 companies deliver a security foundation based on modern Cybersecurity principles and practices. In addition to...
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Bonus Interview: Dr. Ian Borton
Dr. Ian Borton, Communications Professor at Aquinas College, has embedded the Generation Swap project into his Interpersonal Communications class for students interested in intergenerational relationships. Listen to him discuss his thoughts on the benefits of the Swapmate relationships, the...
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Dave Kampfschulte & Diana Rockstad
Dave Kampfschulte has had a varied career in education, teaching in public schools and as an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College. He is the Director of Amazing Circles Workshops. As an avid pickleball player, beating the younger players makes his day!...
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Ann Zoellner & Hannah Morey
Ann Zoellner is a retired educator who has redesigned her life. She volunteers her time within the Grand Rapids community, including at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College, Artists Creating Together (ACT], Ronald McDonald House of West Michigan, and Grand Rapids Art...
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Syd Baxter & Katie Schneider-Thomas
Syd Baxter is a retired entrepreneur and small business owner. He is passionate about his grandchildren, high school crew, and being an all-around cheerleader and sounding board for young people. Katie Schneider-Thomas is a junior at Aquinas College studying Communication and Theatre with a minor...
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Paul Farr & Eliza Brown
It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Paul Farr is a...
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Francine & Kathryn
Francine Paolini recently retired from Aquinas College where she worked in the library. For many years she was part of a women’s vocal group and performed Motown and other music. She enjoys yoga, reading, and spending time with her family. Katherine Steel is a recent graduate of Aquinas College,...
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Sue Miller & Kaleese Jeffries
It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Sue Miller...
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Dave Kampfschulte & Grace Ballein
It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Dave...
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Susan Kohloff & Nicole Estrada
It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Susan Kohloff...
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Ann Zoellner & Isabel Shaw
It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Ann Zoellner...
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Larry Titley & Hunter Benzing
It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Larry Titley...
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Paul Farr & Jeileny Tenorio
It's time for our annual series of a collection of voices. Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which an Aquinas College Student and Osher Life Long Institute mentor speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. Paul Farr is a...
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Cindy Brown & Rachel Grey
Cindy Brown is the Vice President for Talent Initiatives at The Right Place. Rachel Gray is the Executive Director at Hello West Michigan.
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Gleaves Whitney & Freshta Tori Jan
This episodes features two guests from the Cook Leadership Academy. Gleaves Whitney is the Executive Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and the former Director of Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center where he worked with many college students in the Cook…
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Dondrea Brown & Demetrius Miller
Support of one another leads to strong connections. Dondreá Brown is the director of the Center of Opportunities, Resources, and Excellence at Aquinas College. He is also the founder of 1428 Financial Wellness and the executive director of Young Money Finances, organizations that focus on...
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Sheila & Clare
One job interview leads to a Lifelong Friendship Sheila Pantlind is the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Aquinas College. Clare Shubert is Director of Engagement and Programming at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation.
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Values Best of Episode
Generation Swap has branched off of Your True North, listen to some of our best clips from here.
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Collection of Voices Episode II
Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which students of an Aquinas College and Osher Life Long Institute mentors speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. This is part two of a two-part episode.
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Collection of Voices Part I
Listen to this edition of Generation Swap, in which students of an Aquinas College and Osher Life Long Institute mentors speak on their experiences of getting to know one another and the different views they have of their world. This is part one of a two-part episode.
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Higher Ed Life: Mentoring and Friendship Across Generations: LeaAnn Tibbe and Sean O'Melia
Get to learn more about this friendship that has spawned nearly a decade thanks to Higher Education.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“Generation Swap” is the intersection of teaching and recording valuable insights between intergenerational guests from varying backgrounds and belief systems. These conversational interviews invite us to honor the value we offer each other in ALL stages of life, not despite our generational differences, but BECAUSE of them.
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Aquinas College
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