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Scranton Shorts
by The Alumni Society of The University of Scranton
Scranton Shorts is a podcast about The University of Scranton community.
Episodes
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Opening The Doors To Women On Campus: A Panel Discussion Recorded April 12
On today's special episode of the Scranton Shorts Podcast, we present a recording of Opening The Doors To Women On Campus, a panel discussion between Melinda C. Ghilardi, Esq. '80, attorney with Munley Law, Martina A. Martin '80, SVP & COO of United Way of Central Maryland, Baltimore, Karen L....
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Why You (Yes, You!) Should Join The Alumni Society Advisory Board
On today's episode, we sit down with four members of The Alumni Society Advisory Board to discuss why you (yes, you!) should join the board today. Join Joe Casabona '07, G'09, WebDeveloper, Online Educator and Host of "How I Built It With Joe Casabona," Jess Palmeri '11, G'13, Director of...
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A Conversation with Pat Vaccaro G'92, Director of The Center for Service & Social Justice
On today's episode, we sit down with Pat Vaccaro G'92, director of the University's Center for Service and Social Justice (the current incarnation of what was once known as Collegiate Volunteers, the Center for Social Action and Service Initiatives, and the Community Outreach Office), to talk…
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Performance Music Preview With Cheryl Boga & Phil Kuehn
On today's episode, we sit down with Cheryl Boga, Conductor and Director of Performance Music at the University, and Phil Kuehn, Conductor and Co-Director of Performance Music, to learn a little about Phil's music career, the upcoming Performance Music Fall Concert Series, and that time that…
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The Gail And Francis Slattery Center For The Ignatian Humanities Presents: The Feast Of St. Ignatius Of Loyola With Father Marina And Kathleen Wallace '23
On today's episode, guest host Kathleen Wallace '23, a philosophy and theology double major, sits down with the Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., our newly-minted 29th president, to discuss the life and work of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order and the creator of the Spiritual...
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The Slattery Center Presents: A Birthday Party For Cardinal Newman
On today's episode, guest host Ryan Maguire '22, a Biochemistry major minoring in Theology, sits down with Dr. Robert W. Shaffern, Professor of Medieval History at The University of Scranton, to discuss the life and work of the recently canonized Saint John Henry Newman, also known as Cardinal...
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The Slattery Center Presents: A Birthday Party For St. Francis Of Assisi
On today's episode, guest host Casey Welby of the Class of 2021, a double major in Classical Languages and History who is double-minoring in Italian and Art History, sits down with Christian Krokus, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Theology and Religious Studies department at The University…
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The Slattery Center Presents: A Birthday Party For Sor Juana With Dr. Michelle Maldonado & Dominique Preate '23
On today's episode, guest host Dominique Preate of the class of 2023, a Philosophy major minoring in Biology and Spanish, sits down with Dr. Michelle Maldonado, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University, to discuss the life and work of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, a writer,...
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The Slattery Center Presents: A Birthday Party For Ellacuria with Dr. Teresa Grettano & Molly Elkins '21
On today's episode, guest host Molly Elkins '21, a Presidential Scholar who is double majoring in Philosophy and Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology, sits down with Dr. Teresa Grettano, Associate Professor of English & Theater and the Director of the First-Year Writing Program at the...
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Celebrating 50 Years of Computing Sciences At Scranton With Assistant Professor of Computing Sciences Paul M. Jackowitz
On today's episode, we sit down with Professor Paul M. Jackowitz '77, assistant professor of computing sciences at the University, to discuss the 50thanniversary of the computing sciences at Scranton, his student days and the lone, room-sized computer the University housed, his time on the…
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The Slattery Center Presents: A Birthday Party for Bellarmine with Father Pilarz and Tim Cody '21
On today's special episode, The Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Humanities is launching the inaugural episode of its new Birthday Party podcast series where Scranton faculty and staff celebrate the lives and birthdays of intellectual figures important to the University's Ignatian…
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The Scranton Shorts Podcast Presents: An Interview With The Rev. Brendan Lally, S.J. '70
On today's very special episode honoring the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador, El Salvador, who was assassinated for speaking out against the civil war that rocked El Salvador from 1980 to 1992, we're honored to feature an excerpt from an...
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The Scranton Shorts Podcast Presents: The University of Scranton Alumni Book Club Discussion of "Tattoos On The Heart" by Greg Boyle, S.J., Part 2
On this very special episode of The Scranton Shorts Podcast, we present the second session of The University of Scranton Alumni Book Club's online group discussion of "Tattoos On The Heart: The Power of Endless Compassion" by the Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., led by the Rev. Patrick Rogers, S.J.,...
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The Scranton Shorts Podcast Presents: The University of Scranton Alumni Book Club Discussion of "Tattoos On The Heart" by Greg Boyle, S.J., Part 1
On this very special episode of The Scranton Shorts Podcast, we're proud to share the inaugural session of The University of Scranton Alumni Book Club's online group discussion of "Tattoos On The Heart: The Power of Endless Compassion" by the Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., led by the Rev. Patrick...
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Episode 11: A Conversation With Marilyn (Bogusch) Pryle '91, G'97, Pennsylvania 2019 Teacher Of The Year
On today's episode of The Scranton Shorts Podcast, we sit down with educator, author, and Pennsylvania 2019 Teacher of the Year Marilyn (Bogusch) Pryle '91, G'97 to discuss her student days as the University's first All-American swimmer, her time abroad in the Jesuit International Volunteer…
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Episode 10: 5.06 Roundtable with The 5.06 Team
On today's episode, we sit down with University of Scranton 5.06 Team (Executive Director of Annual Giving & Communications Ashley Alt '09, Associate Director of Annual Giving Bridget Chomko G'17, Assistant Director for Annual Leadership Giving Kathryn Wynn G'18, Assistant Director of Annual…
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Episode Nine: A Conversation with Vice President for Student Life Robert W. Davis, Jr., Ed. D.
On today's episode, we sit down with Robert W. Davis, Jr., Ed.D., Vice President for Student Life at The University of Scranton, to discuss his undergrad days as a University student-athlete, his time as Father Quinn's Chief of Staff, and his plans for the Division of Student Life.
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Episode Eight: Special Inauguration Episode With The Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
On this special Inauguration episode, we sit down with the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President of The University of Scranton, to discuss everything from the summers of his youth on the Jersey shore to his future plans for the University.
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Episode Seven: A Conversation With University of Scranton Director of Athletics Dave Martin
This week, we sit down with University of Scranton Director of Athletics Dave Martin to talk about The Royal Way, the opening of the Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus, and how his involvement in athletics changed his life forever.
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Episode Six: A Conversation With Dr. Michael Jenkins, Ph.D. '06
We sit down with Dr. Michael Jenkins, Ph.D. '06, associate professor of Criminal Justice at The University of Scranton, to talk about his published work (including the upcoming book, "Policing The World: The Practice of International and Transnational Policing (2nd edition)"), his work with the...
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Episode Five: Ash Wednesday With Father Patrick Rogers, S.J.
We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., to discuss Ash Wednesday, the season of Lent, the Lenten Daily Devotional email series, and what to do if you accidentally order a double-meat hoagie this Friday.
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Episode Four: The Fourth Sunday of Advent With Father Patrick Rogers, S.J.
Father Patrick Rogers brings it all back home this week for the conclusion to our Advent series as we discuss the transition from Advent to Christmas and the true meaning of "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
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Episode 3: The Third Sunday of Advent With Father Patrick Rogers, S.J.
We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, to discuss the third Sunday of Advent, the reason we light a rose-colored candle this week, the significance of Christmas Wreaths and the ideal placement for a manger scene.
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Episode 2: The Second Sunday of Advent with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J.
We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, to discuss the second Sunday of Advent, the meaning of "Emmanuel," and what we can do to prepare our hearts for Christmas.
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Episode 0 - The Life and Times of Father Patrick Rogers, S.J. (Abridged Version)
On today's episode, we talk with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center, about his love of music and the years he spent as a professional musician, how he received his calling to join the Society of Jesus, his time at Scranton Preparatory School, and what it was like...
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Episode 1: The First Sunday Of Advent With Father Patrick Rogers, S.J.
We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, to discuss the First Sunday of Advent, the Gospel readings chosen for this Sunday, the literal meaning of the word "advent," the history behind the season of Advent, the origin of...
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