MONTCO ON THE MOVE

High school Dual Enrollment student Cat Crutchfield describes her experience as a student in the program. The recent graduate received her associate's degree in Liberal Studies and is headed to Temple University's Honors program in the fall. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Music major Kayla Horger, the 2025 Commencement National Anthem singer, tells her story. She'll talk about her life growing up in music, some of the experiences she's had as a student at the College and her plans for the future at Kutztown University. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Mechanical Engineering major Ruby Armor, the 2025 Commencement student speaker, returns to talk about her story. She'll talk about her work on Project Innova- urban concept hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Merck Automation Innovation Challenge and her independent study involving astrophysics. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and continuing the series on wellness, Ally Arthur, Wellness Center Manager, stops by to talk about the importance of mental health awareness. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Tucker McClurefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.

Loujain Ahmed, SGA President talks about her success as a student at Montco. She also talks about how these opportunities have shaped her as a person and how they will help her to her future goals towards a career in astrophysics. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Tucker McClurefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.

Continuing the year-long series on wellness, Wellness Center Manager Ally Arthur, and Peer Support Specialist Dominic Ciccimaro talk about talk how to manage stress and the connection between fitness, nutrition and mental well-being.Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.

Nyere Miller, assistant athletics director, discusses his extensive career and his roles at our college. He also delves into our athletic programs and how to get involved. Recorded by Quinn Szente and Anthony Lucas.Edited by Quinn Szente.from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.

Continuing the year-long series on wellness, Dr. Nichole Kang, Wellness Center director, and Ally Arthur, Wellness Center manager, talk about the resources available for MCCC students at the Wellness Centers on the Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses.Recorded by Ethan Coldsmith, Eric Mitchell and Quinn Szente.Edited by Quinn Szente.from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.

In 2024, So Much to Give Inclusive Café opened two locations on MCCC's Blue Bell Campus. The restaurant's director and co-founder talks about its important mission to provide job opportunities to young people with disabilities. Recorded by Ethan Coldsmith, Eric Mitchell and Quinn Szente.Edited by Quinn Szente. from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.

Kicking off a series on wellness, Marjorie Taylor, Part-Time Resource Coach and Mo Ganey, Part-Time ACT 101 Student Success Coach, offer resources and tips for MCCC students who are also parents.Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente.from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez returns to cap our year-long 60th anniversary commemoration. She'll talk about how Montco has transformed lives and communities for six decades, her goals for the College during her tenure as president and what the future of the College looks like moving forward.Recorded by Quinn Szente & Matthew O'brien.  Edited by Quinn Szente.from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

The 2025 Presidential Symposium will be held on Blue Bell Campus Tuesday, February 11. Dr. Stephanie Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging gives all the details about this year's event, including information on keynote speaker Roberto Clemente Jr.     Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

MCCC alumnus Stephan Strother, Sr., is a United States Marine Corps veteran and currently works as the senior safety specialist at PECO Energy Company. He'll talk to Jared about his story as a student at the College, his role at PECO and what makes a good employee for someone starting their career.     Recorded and edited by Matthew O'brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Continuing our 60th anniversary celebration, Koran Prince, Mustangs Men's Basketball Head Coach tells Jared about his time as a student-athlete at Montco, what he loves about coaching and his thoughts on 60 years of Montco. Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Donnell Woodsfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

The Justice Bell has begun a three-year residency inside the libraries at Montgomery County Community College's campuses in Pottstown and Blue Bell. Find out more about the bell's inspiring history of championing women's voting rights and new library initiatives, including a grant to support nontraditional students with children.    Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Matthew O'brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Continuing our 60th anniversary celebration, Wendy Axelrod, Blue Bell Rotary Club President, talks to Jared about the organization's work and partnership with Montgomery County Community College that has last more than 25 years. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

The 2024-2025 art exhibitions at Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses are underway. Galleries Director Patrick Rodgers tells Jared what's coming this season and why he's excited.   Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Continuing our 60th anniversary celebration, Dr. Roseanne Hofmann, a retired mathematics professor, comes back to campus to talk about what life at the College was like during her 29 years of teaching here.  Recorded by Quinn Szente and Matthew O'brienEdited by Matthew O'brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Joe Godri, a regional sales manager and MCCC alumnus stops by to tell Jared his story. Learn about his time as career which included stints as Director of Athletics for Pennsylvania State University Schuylkill Campus and as Head Baseball Coach at Villanova University.  Recorded by Matthew O'brien and Nate LeslieEdited by Matthew O'brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Continuing our 60th anniversary celebration, Michael Billetta, Director of Facilities Management, who has worked at the College for 40 years, reflects on the changes to the Blue Bell and Pottstown Campuses during his tenure and what projects he's working on currently. Recorded by Matthew O'brien, Meryl Herring and Jacob SteinEdited by Matthew O'brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Stephanie Prazenka, Associate Director of Records and Registration, and Rob Heller, Academic Advisor, join Jared to talk about what steps students should be taking to register and be prepared for their fall semester classes.  Recorded by Matthew O'brien, Meryl Herring and Jacob SteinEdited by Matthew O'brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

The Rev. Charles W. Quann, Bethlehem Baptist Church Senior Pastor, celebrates MCCC's 60th anniversary by talking about his work with the College as a member of the President's Diversity Council. He also talks shares his personal story and how he became a leader in the Greater Montgomery County community.  Recorded by Cat Perry & Matthew O'brien, edited by Matthew O'brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Commencement Student Speaker Zachary Denmark, a Biotechnology graduate, talks about his journey overcoming health concerns to complete his associate's degree.  Recorded by Cat Perry & Matthew O'brien, edited by Cat Perryfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Our 60th anniversary coverage continues as Dr. Jared Brown sits down with Art Professor Patrick Winston to look back on his more than four decades of work teaching at the College. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

High school Dual Enrollment student Georgia Horosky completed her associate's degree at just 17 years old. The president of Phi Theta Kappa's Beta Tau Lambda chapter, and the Rotaract Club, was recently named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team.  Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

We're continuing our 60th anniversary coverage by talking to Pat Walsh, a graduate of the class of 1970, who talks about attending Montgomery County Community College as a student at the first campus in Conshohocken.Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Matthew O'Brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Engineering science students on the Project Innova hydrogen fuel-cell urban concept vehicle team placed second in the category in the 2024 Shell Ecomarathon Challenge in Indianapolis. Team manager Ruby Armor will talk about the experience and what's coming up for next year. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

We are continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College's 60th Anniversary by chatting with Dr. Steven Baron, Professor of Psychology and his son Michael Baron, Psychology lecturer.The two will reflect on their time as both students and educators. They will offer their thoughts on finding success here at Montco.Recorded by Matt Frankl and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Mass Media and Sound Production majors Stephen Voight and Ismil Ward, two student photographers for The Montgazette newspaper, were assigned to take photos of President Biden's campaign stop at Blue Bell Campus. The two reflect on their experience covering the event and share with us a little bit about their time here at Montco and what they plan to do after graduating. Recorded by Matt Frankl and edited by Nate Leslie.from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

We're continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College's 60th anniversary by chatting with Brian Brendlinger, the son of the Dr. LeRoy Brendlinger, the College's first president. He'll talk about Montco's early days and how it's grown and changed over time. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Dyana Williams, the 2024 Presidential Symposium keynote speaker, talks to Jared about her legendary career in broadcasting, music activism, and celebrity media strategy. Recorded via Zoom and edited by Ian Meranusfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

We're continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College's 60th anniversary by chatting with Dr. Celeste Schwartz, Vice President of Pottstown Campus, Information Technology and Institutional Effectiveness, and an alumna of the Class of 1970. Dr. Schwartz will share her memories of the College's earliest days as a student and talk about her career working at the College for more than five decades. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Kenil Patel, a strategic engineer at Constellation, who works at the Limerick Generating Station, talks about his experience as Pottstown Promise Early College Program student at Montgomery County Community College and how it helped him to prepare for his success later in life. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brienfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

We're kicking off Montgomery County Community College's 60th anniversary by talking to two of Montco's very first graduating class members. Dan and Marie McCartney will talk about their experience and reflect on how the College has grown and changed over time. Recorded and edited by Ian Meranusfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Dr. Stephanie R. Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging, returns to the podcast to talk about what's in store for the 2024 Presidential Symposium on Diversity running Feb. 13-16, 2024. Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Ian Meranusfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Emma McGrath, a liberal studies major and Student Government Association Senator, talks about her experience in the dual enrollment program, the many activities she's involved with on campus, and how Montco has helped herself and her family overcome difficult times.Recorded by Donnell Woods and edited by Ian Meranusfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Culinary Arts students Sarah Bagley and Ashaleea Walker talk about their recent win in the Grumpy's Handcarved Sandwich challenge with the “Sweet Chick.”Recorded and Edited by Ian Meranusfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

My Ly, Vice President of Student Government Association, talks about her experience as an immigrant from Vietnam, a first-generation college student, a dual enrollment student and her experience at Montco in the Engineering Science program. Recorded and Edited by Ian Meranusfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Angela Scott Ferencin, Student Support Programs Manager, talks about the Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness Program, which offers students in recovery from substance use, trauma disorder or mental health disorders a chance to learn the skills needed to be successful in College and into the workforce. Recorded by Quinn SzenteEdited by Jonah Fusco from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Katie Robbins, Associate Director of Financial Aid for Student Relations, stops by to talk to Jared about the FAFSA form and the importance of financial aid and scholarships. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Two members of the annual Whitpain Community Festival Planning Committee, Mike Richino and Tiffany Bregovi, talk about this popular community event and its return to Blue Bell Campus Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30!Listen to find out what's new and exciting this year and all the details you'll need to know if you decide to come. For full details visit whitpainfestival.comRecorded by Quinn SzenteEdited by Donnell Woods from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Lori Davidson, an academic advisor and Assistant Professor of Human Services, and Dominic Ciccimaro, a Recovery Specialist, talk about the services available for students, faculty and staff in recovery at both Blue Bell and Pottstown Campus.Recorded by Quinn SzenteEdited by Donnell Woods from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Michael Kelly, Music Assistant Professor, joins Jared to talk about the Femmes of Rock show coming to the theater at the Montco Cultural Center on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.Recorded and edited by Quinn Szentefrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Brent Woods, Senior Director of Arts and Culture, returns to the podcast to talk about the upcoming grand reopening of the Theater on Blue Bell Campus and the start of the Montco Cultural Center.Recorded and edited by Donnell Woodsfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Engineering Professor Bill Brownlowe talks about Project Innova, the hydrogen fuel cell urban concept vehicle he and his team of students built, and their experience competing the international Shell Eco-Marathon Challenge at the Indianapolis Speedway.Recorded by Quinn SzenteEdited by Donnell Woodsfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

At 56, Jim Fullan joined the Mustangs baseball team fulfilling a lifelong dream. Learn more about this Army veteran, retired postal worker and grandfather of nine. Recorded by Quinn SzenteEdited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Physics Assistant Professor Kelli Corrado stops by to talk about being named the recipient of the 2023 Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence at Commencement this year.Recorded and edited by Donnell Woodsfrom the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Dani Arcos Narvaez stops by to talk about her recent election as the new Student Government Association president. The Ecuadorian native also talks about her experience as an international student and shares her story of the challenges she's faced since moving to the United States. Recorded by Quinn SzenteEdited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Michael Bettinger, Director of Government and External Relations stops by to talk about the College's recent award for Most Engaged Campus for Student Voting and how students can get involved in the legislative process.Recorded by Quinn SzenteEdited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Computer Science student and part-time Information Technology employee at Montco Taylor Bellegue talks about being recently named a transfer honoree of the 2023 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team.Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Director of Enterprise Software Systems Mary Beaver talks about her team in the Information Technology Department's Tambellini Innovative Technology Team Award.Recorded by Ian Meranus and Tristan Van RulerEdited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program