The Amusing and Profound Podcast

Today Pat Long sits down with Associate Professor of Communications Michele Welliver, to find out what it takes to succeed in the world of professional sales.

Today Pat Long sits down with the gifted and prolific artist Ann Piper to explore her background as an artist, her process, and her intentions behind several recent works.

What would the ancient philosopher Plato think about our society today? Join Dean Pat Long as he sits down with Professor of Philosophy Coleen Zoller to explore this and many other interesting Platonic ideas.

In this episode of the Amusing and Profound podcast, Dean Pat Long talks to Professor of History Ed Slavishak about how his books explore events, periods and practices in American history through unique lenses.

Today Pat Long sits down with writer, teacher and Queen of Excellence Monica Prince to hear about her recent work writing and directing Choreopoems, an artistic genre that is somehow unlike any other, while incorporating every other.

Have you ever thought of working in a museum or art gallery? In today’s episode, Dean Pat Long sits down with Laura Libert, the director of the Lore Degenstein Gallery, to find out what it takes to succeed at this complex and rewarding job.

On this episode of the Amusing and Profound podcast, Pat Long sits down with Jeff Mann, professor of religious studies, to explore topics such as his early years, the martial arts and their intersection with Zen Buddhism, concepts of the afterlife, and how to survive grad school and land a college teaching job.

On this episode of The Amusing and Profound Podcast, Dean Pat Long is joined by Dr. Jess Masterton, a writer, editor, Professor of Publishing & Media Entrepreneurship, and the Director of the SU Press. They discuss the process of relaunching the SU Press and the unique experiences it provides for students.

On this episode of The Amusing and Profound Podcast, Dean Long is joined by Dr. Karla Kelsey: poet, essayist, and professor of English & Creative Writing. They explore how Dr. Kelsey's upbringing in classical ballet influenced her career as a writer, and how her education, originally as a philosopher, led her down the path to teaching students how to be successful creative writers.

In this episode of The Amusing and Profound Podcast, Pat Long, Dean of the Schools of the Arts and Humanities, sits down with Kevin Crowe, Assistant Professor of Theatre, and David Steinau, Professor of Music, to discuss their work directing the musical Spring Awakening. They explore the many elements that bring this production to life, from lighting and stage design to the dedication of the cast and crew. Crowe and Steinau also share insight into the musical’s origins and the powerful themes and subject matter. The show will be performed in the Degenstein Center Theater from November 13th to November 15th.

In this episode of The Amusing and Profound Podcast, Pat Long, Dean of the Schools of the Arts and Humanities, sits down with Sarah Edwards Moore, Associate Professor and Department Head of Education. They discuss the many paths and experiences that have shaped Moore’s life, from studying abroad in Australia to engaging in service-based projects in Philadelphia. She shares her journey from her college years to discovering her professional home at Susquehanna University. This episode highlights the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone, trying new things, and embracing the unexpected opportunities that can shape both personal and professional growth.

In this episode of The Amusing and Profound Podcast, Pat Long, Dean of the School of the Arts and Humanities and Professor of Music, sits down with Laurence Roth, Charles B. Degenstein Professor of English and Director of Jewish Studies. They discuss Roth's newest book, Unpacking My Father's Bookstore. Roth shares stories about growing up in his father's bookstores, the unique history of his father's connection to them, and his own personal memories of family and legacy. He also discusses the writing process and reflects on the family dynamics that have shaped his views. This episode offers a closer look at Roth’s work and a heartfelt journey through the stories and relationships that inspired it.

In this episode of The Amusing and the Profound Podcast, Pat Long, Dean of the Schools of the Arts and Humanities, sits down with SU Adjunct Professor of Music Rick Benjamin to talk about the Symposium on Historic American Music at SU. A conductor, tubist, pianist, and researcher, Rick is the founder and director of the renowned Paragon Ragtime Orchestra and serves as the director of the Symposium. They discuss his musical origins on the New Jersey coast, his adventures as a teenage studio musician in New York City, getting accepted to Juilliard, getting in trouble at Juilliard, and the chance discovery that changed his life forever.