Podcasts about Bucks County Community College

From the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Seth Pearsoll, VP and Creative Director of the Philadelphia Flower Show, discussed the 2025 edition, Gardens of Tomorrow and Entrance Garden, “Futura Florentia.” He explains Gardens of Tomorrow will showcase the power of plants, sustainability, and innovation. We talked about PHS, founded in 1827, to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region. Started in 1829 the Flower Show showcases diverse and sustainable plant varieties and garden and design concepts across acres of garden displays as well as world-renowned competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations, and special events. As a fundraiser, the Flower Show supports PHS programming that creates healthier living environments, increases access to fresh food and provides jobs and work programs for youth and the formerly incarcerated. PHS works in over 250 neighborhoods in a network of public gardens and landscapes with year-round programming that includes the Tree Tenders, putting trees to cool and beautify neighborhoods, planting public gardens in vacant lots and delivering horticulture programs to schools. Now in its 196th year, The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the premiere horticultural event of its kind in the United States and one of the world’s most recognized, drawing exhibitors and visitors from around the globe and pumping over 65 million into the city economy. In addition to the professional exhibitors, local high school and college horticulturists from Lankenau High School Mercer County Community College, The Lakeside School, Temple University and Delaware Valley University will offer future-focused environmental and sustainability displays. For the first time, the Flower Show will feature a student-created floral exhibition by Bucks County Community College’s Floral Design Program. The educational lecture series, Know to Grow, returns with industry experts leading presentations on topics including garden design, vegetable gardening, native plants, container gardening, shade gardening and houseplants. Great Grow Along - the world’s largest virtual garden festival, will present a gardening experts and authors sharing tips, ideas, and inspiration for your home garden. In addition to the Hamilton Court juried plant competition and the vendor marketplace there will be special activities through the week. At Artisan Row guests can work side-by-side with 8 artisans to create fresh floral crowns, Flower Show candles, custom scents, fresh and dried bouquets, terrariums, hand painted vases, botanical jewelry, custom hats, bags and more. Butterflies Live! returns with a butterfly kiosk shop at the end. Families can enjoy the free Kids Cocoon, a kid-focused play space in partnership with The Franklin Institute where they can plant seedlings, enjoy story time, and participate in activities 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, excluding Sunday, March 9. Kids Cocoon will feature a Flower Show-themed version of TFI's Creation Station, where children can create floral-inspired masterpieces using LEGO® bricks. At Bloom Bar and pop-up Bloom Bar carts you can purchase pre-assembled, fresh floral crowns in the heart of the Show floor. At Family Frolic Sunday, March 2 there will be hands-on activities and entertainment for families with programming and activities in partnership with museums, nonprofits, and universities; Blossom and Breathe on Friday, March 7 with wellness vendors and yoga in a botanical bazaar, and the popular Flowers After Hours after-hours dance party Saturday, March 8! They invite you to dress in your boldest, most eccentric best, and enjoy alien encounter photo ops, galaxy-inspired cocktails, and a space fashion show. Plus, music will be curated by SNACKTIME, the live band for “They Call it Late Night” with Jason Kelce on ESPN, and DJs: Muhammad Carr, Lady B and Touchtone, and Val Fleury. Members can visit the show on Friday, February 29 before the annual Gala, and PHS will again offer Early Morning Tours and Early Morning Photography Tours. Members also enjoy discounts at the show and a members lounge with special private lectures. For information about membership and PHS programming throughout the year, as well as Flower Show tours and Gala and Flowers After Hours tickets go to PHSonline.org.

Send us a textThis week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we're joined by the delightful and super-talented Renee Tucci, AIFD, PFCI, AAF! She's not only a floral design powerhouse but a true advocate for the power of positivity and education. Renee takes us on a journey through her career—from getting her degree in ornamental horticulture to pivoting from designer to manager and, eventually, finding her calling as an educator.In 2019, Renee went all in on freelancing, wrote a book, and started teaching floral design classes that have ignited a spark in countless future designers. Now, as a passionate educator at Bucks County Community College, she's shaping the next generation of Certified Floral Designers (CFD), with a special AIFD track to boot!But wait, there's more! Renee's also the President-Elect of AIFD, a volunteer with SAF's Awards Committee, and she's organizing her students to showcase their talent at the legendary Philadelphia Flower Show. Oh, and did we mention her social media series, Vitamin F? It's all about the mental health benefits of flowers, because we could all use a little more bloom in our lives.Renee shares how she balances her packed calendar, her commitment to her students, and how she's spreading positive vibes all around. Plus, Ryan pitches the idea of a Tucci TV segment (we're here for it,!). Tune in for a fresh dose of floral feel-good energy, and a whole lot of inspiration!  

Keepin It Real w/Caramel had an interesting conversation with Author Bill Hemmig. Bill was fun to speak with, and we had an amazing time. Bill Hemmig is the author of Americana: Stories and Brethren Hollow, both published by Read Furiously. His short stories appear in Read Furiously's Life in the Garden State anthologies, The World Takes and Stay Salty, and in the Toho Publishing anthology, The Best Short Stories of Philadelphia, 2021. He has had stories published in the journals The Madison Review, Philadelphia Stories, and Children, Churches and Daddies (cc&d), and he is a three-time finalist in the New Millennium Writing Awards. By day, he is Dean, Learning Resources & Online Learning at Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania. Read Furiously is proud to announce its newest title: Americana: Stories by Bill Hemmig. Bill Hemmig is also author of Brethren Hollow, part of Read Furiously One ‘n Done series and a contributor to the Life in the Garden State anthology series. Welcome to Bill Hemmig's Americana, a collection of snapshots that capture everyday American encounters. From filling the bird feeder to a realtor conference (behind) the happiest place on Earth to the picturesque canals of Venice, each story celebrates the eccentricities hidden inside the fabric of an ordinary life. Americana: Stories is not just a collection of tales; it's an invitation to experience the magic and diversity that make America truly special. Immerse yourself in the authentic voices, vivid landscapes, and raw emotions that define its citizens. Each page turn will leave you craving more and enthralled by Hemmig's unparalleled storytelling prowess. Through his signature playful satire, first introduced in Brethren Hollow, Hemmig effortlessly captures the essence of American culture, taking readers on a mesmerizing journey filled with love, loss, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. With an incredible depth of characters and a keen eye for detail, Hemmig brings to life the untold stories of every from Read Furiously. You can follow Bill Hemmig on social media, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter(X), and many more.. or website at https://readfuriously.com/ You can contact Mickey Mikkelson/Publicist Creative Edge Co-Owner: Top Shelf Magazine Creative Edge Publicity (creative-edge.services) Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caramel-lucas/message

Following her father's passing 10 years ago, Deanna Clayton's artwork took an unexpected turn when she found herself modeling clay into a figurative vessel rather than a decorative one. The translation of the clay form into glass symbolized glass' inherent life-affirming qualities. Soft, flowing edges at the bases of these sculptures add to the sense of impermanence; electroplated copper helps to ground the figures, enhancing their presence. Clayton states: “The inspiration for this new body of work is a true love of the life inherent in glass itself. To create a face in glass is a self-evident evocation of the material's life quality. Creating abstracted forms in glass that become believable as life is what is truly inspiring. This is what continues my quest to experiment and explore glass and its capabilities as an art form.” Clayton started working with glass 35 years ago as a student in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She began as most glass artists do, by being introduced to a blow pipe and a furnace of molten glass. Her work prior to finding glass was primarily drawing and printmaking, with an emphasis on representing the human form. She earned her associates in fine arts degree at Bucks County Community College. Wanting to continue her education in glass, Clayton chose Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, where the program taught by Henry Halem had produced some of the most successful glass artists working at the time. After two years, she moved to Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, where she graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor of fine arts degree in art history in 2002. While attending the University of Illinois, Clayton started her own glass studio with her husband, Keith Clayton. After 10 years in Illinois, in 1995 the couple discovered beautiful Door County, Wisconsin, where they moved with their three children. The studio was known for its pate de verre technique and electroplated copper vessels – a successful source of inspiration to her for over 20 years. Today, D.C. Studios LLC is designed to educate others in the ancient and rewarding process of pate de verre. Clayton has taught classes at the Corning Museum of Glass, New York; The Cleveland Institute of Art; and Duncan McClellan Glass Project, St. Petersburg, Florida. Her work can be seen in public and private collections around the world. This year's exhibitions included a solo exhibition, Surging Forward, at Duncan McClellan Gallery, St. Petersburg, Florida; Glass Coast Weekend, Habatat Fine Art, Sarasota, Florida; and Art Palm Beach, Mattsen Fine Art, Palm Beach, Florida. Artist awards include the 2019 Collectors Choice, 47th Annual International Glass Invitational, Habatat Galleries, Royal Oak, Michigan; SAC Award, Professional Dimensions Group, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Most Unique Interpretation of a Vessel, Habatat Galleries, Boca Raton, Florida. Says Clayton: “I love the versatility and freshness of glass as an artistic medium. The potential for expression in contemporary glass is limitless.”  

In this episode, Dietitian Boss CEO Libby Rothschild and Felicia, a registered dietitian and health coach coordinator, shares her experience and knowledge on improving clinical skills for dietitians. They discuss motivating and assisting clients who may face hurdles, employing motivational interviewing and recognizing stages of change. They also cover coexisting mental health issues, underlining the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, resource provision, and thorough assessment and documentation. Throughout, they stress empathy, positive self-talk, and education for enhanced clinical skills in challenging situations. Additionally, they explore handling non-compliant patients, addressing mental health concerns, and managing cancellations while emphasizing the role of clear policies and reminders for smoother client interactions and professional growth."If you're working with people and you're understanding their motivations and you're using your toolbox and getting experience and reflecting on that, that's the best way that you can improve"Bio: Felicia is a assistant professor and health coach coordinator at Bucks County Community College, teaching, nutrition, and health coaching outside of teaching at the college, Felicia is also the owner and registered dietitian behind Porrazza Nutrition, LLC. She's a registered dietitian and ACSM certified personal trainer and National Board certified health and wellness coach with a master's degree in dietetics administration within her private practice, pros and Nutrition, LLC. She works one on one with clients to create realistic wellness solutions that will build a foundation of healthy eating and exercise habits. Felicia started my dietitian journey back in 2013 to share her experience with others in hopes of demystifying the field of dietetics. Felicia is currently a mentor for fellow dietitians starting their private practice and dietetic internship preceptor for RDS to be.What you'll learn from this episode: Challenges of working with patients who are unmotivated, struggle with making progress, or have co-occurring mental health conditions. Emphasizes the importance of understanding the stages of change and motivational interviewing in helping clients who lack motivation. Significance of education, positive self-talk, and a support system in overcoming fears. Importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and ensuring clients have access to the necessary healthcare professionals. To know the different mental health conditions and have a structured assessment process that captures clients' medical history. Empathy and active listening play a crucial role in building a strong client-dietitian relationship. It's important to stay within your scope of practice and know when to refer clients to other professionals. Establishing clear cancellation policies is essential to maintain professionalism and respect for your time. Connect with Felicia: Instagram: @porrazzanutrition YouTube: My Dietitian Journey Website: https://porrazzanutrition.com/ Connect with Libby: Instagram: @libbyrothschild | @dietitianboss YouTube: Dietitian Boss Checkout Practice Better here:https://practicebetter.grsm.io/dietitianbosspodcast Use code: DIETITIANBOSS20 to get started on Practice Better with 20% off any paid plan (eligible to those joining a paid Practice Better plan for the first time). Are you ready to get support? Team Dietitian Boss offers support to help you start, grow and scale your private practice. Book a call to learn more about what options we offer to help you based on your stage of business. Want to learn how to create passive income? Download our free 5 steps guide here. Download our free guide Freebie 1st hire. Download our free guide Start your private practice. Download our free guide Quit your clinical job. Want to hear client success stories? Review here.

Episode 24 covers the largest part of the brain, the cerebrum. But first, my conversation with Dr. Bee Heeney-Stemple, professor of Anatomy & Physiology at Bucks County Community College (where I teach!). Dr. Heeney-Stemple has been researching the effect of stress, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on learning, including techniques to counteract those effects to maximize student and instructor success in the classroom. These 5 steps are: 1. Get to know your students and create a safe learning environment. 2. Sustain communication and be constant in your support, encouragement, and awareness to prevent crises. 3. Be flexible and accommodate. 4. Know your institutional services. 5. Obtain professional development on PTSD. If you have any questions please email me at minus55media@gmail.com.

This week we sat down with Rob Schimek, the CEO of of Bolttech, a global insurtech company worth $1.6B dollars. Rob has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and is one of the most accomplished executives we have ever met. We could have podcasted for hours just about Rob's professional career and business insights, but there is so much more to his story. Rob comes from humble beginnings, born into a family of 8 that was on food stamps when he was a child. He learned the value of hard work at a young age and was the first generation of his family to go to college. He started by getting an associate's degree from Bucks County Community College, a Bachelor's degree from Rider, and then an MBA from Wharton. Rob's endurance pursuits are beyond legendary. He has done countless marathons, Ironmans, and tough mudders. He has completed the Ironman World Championships in Kona 3 times and is currently training for the Antarctic Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon at 58 years of age. We detail his training regiment, diet, bloodwork protocols, and much more. It is also important to note that Rob did not complete first race until he was 40, and we discuss why it's never too late to start something new. This is an amazing episode for anyone interested in business, endurance sports, transitioning to entrepreneurship late in life, and above all…. Maximizing your potential in the short time we have on this earth. Please enjoy.SPONSORS Sacred Hunting is enabling people to experience hunting trips all across the United States and sharing the traditions of coming together through the sacred practice. Mention the Meat Mafia on your introduction call for $250 off your next trip! CrowdHealth is proudly and vocally not health insurance. What they mean by that is NOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition! Use Code: MEATMAFIA at check out! AFFILIATES LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIA Pluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us!

Check out this week's journal page here Episode 5: Adrienne King - Create Your Own Party “I don't believe in balance.  Instead, I flex in & out of different spaces - putting my energy where I'm most needed at this time.” These wise words come from this week's guest, Adrienne King. Adrienne has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years and has proven leadership in Quality, External Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Employee Business Resource Group, Diversity Equity & Inclusion and Project Management. Adrienne is a transformative change leader and a voice for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at work and in her community.  She serves on multiple DE&I Advisory Boards in her community, the Executive Community for the Bucks County NAACP and the African American Museum of Bucks County Foundation Board. She also led the effort to start the first ever DEI community of parents and educators in her daughter's elementary school. Adrienne holds a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, as well as completing Leadership Programs at Duke and Cornell.  She is the recipient of the Bucks County Community College 2023 Martin Luther King Jr Dream Builder Award.  She lives in PA with her husband and 2 daughters, while also running a family business - So Fresh & So Green Juice Company - and running a nonprofit - The PairUP Society.  In this week's episode, Adrienne and I discuss how to stand out when you're the only one who looks like you in the room and she discusses the concept of “creating your own party.” “I need to be authentically myself and you are either gonna love it or not. But I am who I am and that's who I'm going to show up as. And if who I'm showing up as. Isn't right for the table that you have. Then I'm going to move over here and open my own door, create my own table, and keep it moving” Follow Adrienne & her work with the PairUP Society: Instagram: The PairUP Society (@pairupsociety) | Instagram Facebook: The Pair UP Society | Perkasie PA | FacebookWebsite: Non Profit | The PairUP Society | Perkasie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethruffin/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethruffin/support

There is only one Pitz Quattrone. Maverick player, builder, and teacher of the ancient native Australian instrument, the didgeridoo. A writer of songs, from tragic to comic, and everything in between. Dynamic frontman, able to bring an audience to its feet, with his singing, playing, and wild rock-funk testifying. Whether manic and hilarious, or serious as a heart attack, Pitz Quattrone is truly one-of-a-kind. In episode 337 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Pitz chose Bucks County Community College, the history of the Didgeridoo, how you keep breathing while playing the instrument, how the Didgeridoo has taken Pitz all over the world, what it's like to collaborate with different musical artists, how you make handcrafted Didges, how the Didgeridoo helped to bridge cultural divides, what are the health benefits of playing the Didgeridoo, how you teach people to play the Didgeridoo. Enjoy! 

Yvette met with the first African-American President of Bucks County Community College. Dr. Felicia Ganther will lead the community college as its fifth president in the College's 57-year history.  Prior to Dr. Ganther's appointment in 2021, she was the associate vice chancellor for student affairs at Maricopa County Community College in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Ganther has a remarkable record of accomplishments, both as an educator, administrator, and strong advocate for students.

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success, we had an awesome conversation Nic & Steve Servis, owners of Servis Events. This was a ton of fun, and we got into everything from food, to business, to farm life, and everything in-between. We hope you enjoy!"Servis Events is made up of identical twin brothers Nicolas and Stephen Servis. They have been cooking in the Bucks County area for over ten years now, and after being forced to leave their restaurant jobs due to COVID, they came up with this private dining service. Their education started at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology where we were both enrolled in the Culinary Arts program. After completion, they went on to get our associates degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Bucks County Community College. The rest was taught in the kitchen. They both truly became deeply interested in the farm-to-table world when holding chef de partie positions at The Mainland Inn. Yes, they have worked in a lot of the same restaurants! They did full animal butchery, gardening, growing under lights, tapping maple trees for syrup, raising bees and spinning the honey, making our own hot sauces & vinegars, foraging for garnish and such. They were in our own little heaven of a restaurant. When volunteering at Quarry Hill Farm, Stephen was told about the WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) program. A pitch that said you could travel for free, as long as you offer your work to the farmers in exchange for housing and meals. Well, five years later, the time was just right and they spent 2 months on Flying Pond Farm in Vienna, Maine in the summer of 2020. Thats where this whole idea became just a distant reality. After countless conversations with the farmer and his family (Harold and the Grams), we had somewhat of a plan of attack for when we returned home to start cooking these private events. After a little bit of revising, they had our vision!"

Mark Fried is the author of Road Rules for Retirement and Founder and President of TFG Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has trained over 1,000 financial advisors across the country in proprietary retirement financial strategies. Mark is a contributor to digital publications such a Forbes, Morningstar, Philly Burbs, and the Wall Street Journal. He has lectured at Holy Family University, The College of New Jersey, Bucks County Community College, and La Salle University.   Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Mark Fried about his book, Road Rules for Retirement. Here is what to expect on this week's show: - How many middleclass people are getting the wrong advice about their finances. - Why it's important for everyone to have a financial plan, even if you aren't a millionaire. - How many people begin their retirement planning too close to their actual retirement. - Why you should work with clients who are a good fit for your company and values. - How writing a book allows you to get your message out to more people.   Connect with Mark: Links Mentioned: https://tfgwealth.com/ Guest Contact Info: Twitter @TFG_WealthMgmt Facebook facebook.com/TFGWealth LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/tfg-wealth-management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yvette met with the first African-American President of Bucks County Community College. Dr. Felicia Ganther will lead the community college as its fifth president in the College's 57-year history.  Prior to Dr. Ganther's appointment in 2021, she was the associate vice chancellor for student affairs at Maricopa County Community College in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Ganther has a remarkable record of accomplishments, both as an educator, administrator, and strong advocate for students.

Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) recently announced that it is considering an offer from Aqua to purchase its sewer (but not water) assets for $1.1 billion dollars (read “Bucks County Moves Ahead on $1.1 Billion Offer to Sell Sewer System to Aqua Pa.”; https://sco.lt/63oDya). BCWSA and Aqua are now hosting a series of private and public meetings to answer questions from municipalities and the general public. As a “municipal partner” local elected officials – including Newtown Township supervisors – were invited to a special meeting on July 25, 2022, at the Bucks County Community College. This 12-minute audio clip from that meeting, which ran on for more than 2 hours, focuses on concerns relevant to Newtown Township.

Servis Events is made up of identical twin brothers Nicolas and Stephen Servis. The twins have been cooking in the Bucks County area for over ten years now, and after being forced to leave their restaurant jobs due to COVID, they came up with this private dining service. Their education started at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology where they were both enrolled in the Culinary Arts program. After completion, they went on to get our associates degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Bucks County Community College. The rest was taught in the kitchen. Website: www.servis-events.com Servis Events on IG: https://www.instagram.com/servisevents Servis Events on FB: https://www.facebook.com/servistwinsevents --------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to our sponsors:::: Philadelphia Table Company IG: @Philadelphiatablecompany phiadelphiatablecompany.com Native Cafe in Doylestown IG: @nativecafedoylestown 12 South Main Street Doylestown PA 18901 Anthony Ortiz Art IG: @tonyortizart

Karen Downer, Bucks County NAACP President, explains how the Bucks County Mental Health Co-Responder Program helps police give residents support and services beyond police response during mental health and drug abuse emergencies. Her remarks were made at the Bucks County Community College sponsored September 17, 2021, Constitution Day Forum: "Community Policing 2021: Preserving Public Safety and Civil Liberties" Also speaking was Fred Harran, Bensalem Township Director of Public Safety. Bensalem is one of only three Bucks County police departments that work with co-responders. For more on the program, read "Falls and Middletown Police Departments Join the Bucks County Mental Health Co-Responder Program": https://sco.lt/8wQMF6

This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast we spoke with Matthew Metcalf of the Bucks County Community College Historic Preservation program, and Natalie Henshaw of the Campaign for Historic Trades and Preservation Maryland. Our discussion focused on workforce development in the historic trades, and how to bridge the labor gap in our industry. You can... Read More The post Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Matthew Metcalf of Bucks County Community College, Historic Preservation Programs and Natalie Henshaw of The Campaign for Historic Trades and Preservation Maryland appeared first on Practical Preservation.

This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast we spoke with Matthew Metcalf of the Bucks County Community College Historic Preservation program, and Natalie Henshaw of the Campaign for Historic Trades and Preservation Maryland. Our discussion focused on workforce development in the historic trades, and how to bridge the labor gap in our industry. You can...Read More

What are the advantages to digital content that is ‘evergreen' and non-textbook specific? Who pays for this? Why is paid-for content more reliable and vetted compared to ‘free' open-resource materials? What's better - online, hybrid, or face-to-face? This and more in our jammed-packed episode with Dr. Stephen Sullivan, professor of anatomy and physiology at Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania. Dr. Sullivan is also a digital author for McGraw-Hill Education. He shares his experiences as a professor and curriculum developer, around creating content for anatomy and physiology courses, and how this has evolved over the years. He talks about the digital tools and resources that he has used and helped develop over a decade, and how his experiences teaching online for years have made it easy for him to transition and support students and other educators during this time of Covid and distance learning. He shares strategies and provides some great insight into the impact of Covid both on his own instruction, but particularly on the struggles and challenges facing community college students. To learn more about Dr. Sullivan and for full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned in the episode, please visit 180days.education. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or subscribe to our newsletter for updates!

On tonight’s program, I am thrilled to welcome Cyril Mychalejko to the show. Cyril is a new progressive columnist for the Bucks County Courier Times & The Intelligencer. His column brings a sorely needed left/progressive voice to the pages of the papers that serve one of the most hotly contested Congressional districts in the state: PA-1.  To give you a window into Cyril’s background, let me simply paraphrase from his introductory column for the Courier Times. Cyril is a son of Bucks County. He grew up in Holland, went to St. Bede Elementary School, graduated from Council Rock High School, and went to Bucks County Community College where he edited the student newspaper. He finished college on the West Coast and just kept going after that. His writing, activism, and teaching has taken him all over the country — and the world. He’s organized anti-Iraq war protests in upstate New York, knocked on doors in Bucks County for former Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy, and campaigned against free trade deals like the FTAA and CAFTA in Florida. He’s also worked as a human rights observer and accompanier in Ecuador monitoring a violent mining conflict, participated in human rights and solidarity delegations in Central America, and taught at an international school in the Kurdish region of Iraq. His writing has also appeared in progressive publications such as Truthout, Upside Down World, The Indypendent, Toward Freedom and Common Dreams. Cyril certainly wasted no time jumping into the political fray. On March 24, Cyril turned his lens to an on-going issue in the Pennridge School district - something you have heard me talk about in the past. His article, “Turning Point USA a Trojan horse of right-wing extremism for Pennridge students?,” focuses on a growing concern by local parents and students about the far-right group - Turning Point USA - gaining access to the halls of the high school. Turning Point USA has been flagged by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center for their documented cases of racism, bigotry, and white nationalism. He also raises questions about the behavior of some members of the Pennridge School Board who have fanned the flames of extremism. I am hoping this is the first of many occasions to have Cyril join us here on Out d’ Coup. Cyril's newsletter: https://cyrilmychalejko.substack.com/ Follow Cyril on Twitter: @cmychalejko A special shout out to Jonathan Mann who wrote our intro song, “There Are No People in the Future.” Check out all is great stuff on his YouTube page and follow him on Twitter @songadaymann

On March 11, 2021, I hosted a Zoom to commemorate the passage of Newtown Township's LOVE is LOVE Resolution. The primary goal of this meeting was to discuss ideas on raising awareness of discrimination against and bullying of the LGBTQ+ minority youth in our community. Participants also discussed building ally ship to combat all forms of discrimination. Several activists, elected officials and students were guest speakers. One speaker was Kevin Antoine, who is the Chief Diversity Equity Inclusion Officer at Bucks County Community College, and the Chair of Newtown Township’s Human Relations Commission. In this 10-minute audio clip from the meeting, Mr. Antoine talks about the Equality Act that was recently passed by the U S House of Representatives. He explains why this Act is necessary to amend all previous federal civil rights laws. The Act is monumental because, if passed by the Senate, the rights of LGBTQ citizens would be protected by these laws, which currently do not offer such protection.

When a congressional seat is vacated for any reason, it could take months before a special election is held to fill it. Hear from Bill Pezza, Bucks County Community College history professor. Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County, Montgomery County and Burlington County local content from buckscountycouriertimes.com, theintell.com and burlingtoncountytimes.com, with JD Mullane, columnist for the Bucks County Courier Times and Phil Gianficaro, columnists for The Intelligencer. A Gannett owned company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Greg & David on In the Cue Podcast - Education on Entertainment, Equipment & software Reviews with company rep interviews, Guest DJ interviews and much more!! The Live Podcast kicks off tonight at 8PM EST and tonight we will be joined by Adam Pierson Adam is an established and well rounded drummer/percussionist. He has been performing and playing for over 18 years. From Langhorne PA, Adam studied music at Bucks County Community College and has achieved his Bachelors of Music at West Chester University. During his time at BCCC and West Chester, he has played in many jazz ensembles, jazz trios and percussion ensembles. He also played for the West Chester University orchestra, concert band and marching band. Adam has been a member of seven different bands and has played many different styles of music such as rock, jazz, folk, alternative etc. He is currently playing with two local Philadelphia bands. He has had the privilege of studying with David Nelson of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He has had the pleasure and opportunity to study with Joe Morello.He's recorded albums, demos and other projects. He currently tours with the nationally acclaimed tribute band Think Pink Floyd. He has opened for Sebastian Bach of Skid Row. He is currently performing with the highly talented original band known as The Zeke Sky Band. They have been performing along the entire east coast. They have performed with the national act King's X. They have also performed with national acts such as Tantric, Brian Quinn (Candlebox), Danny Beissel (Featherborn fosterchild), and Brian Bortnick (Octane). They were also offered to perform with Alex Skolnick from the national act Testament and Stu Hamm. In October 2020, The Zeke Sky band was featured in The Rolling Stone (India) discussing the band, their new music video and their new upcoming album that will be premiering in 2020. You can check out the article by GOOGLE: Rolling Stone The Zeke Sky Band or www.rollingstoneindia.com Media: www.thinkpinkfloyd.com Youtube: The Zeke Sky Band The Zeke Sky Band - Light the Sky Think Pink Floyd USA Facebook: The Zeke Sky Band Think Pink Floyd 1 Amazing Show

Yvette begins 2021 by encouraging listeners to not only read more but to think about what stories they might have to share. Her discussion with Bill Hemmig, Dean of Learning Resources and Online Learning at Bucks County Community College, demonstrates how exciting and important the literary process can be.

The coronavirus pandemic has added new challenges for educators from pre-schools to higher education. With 90% of Bucks County Community College's students moving from in-class to virtual learning, courses had to be re-tooled and access technology considered. In this episode, we're joined by Christina McGinley - Executive Director of Foundation & Alumni Relations for Bucks County Community College – to discuss the college's response to COVID-19 and their partnership with Penn Community Bank to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed from the kitchen table-classroom. Learn more at bucks.edu/discover/foundation/ ---- If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating. And, as always, keep up with the latest from Penn Community Bank by following us on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn For more information about this podcast, links to past episodes, or to learn more about Community-first banking, just visit PennCommunityBank.com/podcast ---- Mutual Growth is the official podcast of Penn Community Bank - member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. It is produced for the benefit of current and prospective customers and partner organizations. This program is provided to you solely for educational and entertainment purposes. The information contained herein is based on sources believed to be reliable, but is not represented to be complete and its accuracy is not guaranteed. The opinions, views, and estimates expressed are those of the producer at this date and are subject to change without notice. Please email marketing@penncommunitybank.com regarding booking or repurposing of any part of this podcast.

IN THIS EPISODE: Today were going to discuss one of my favorite topics which is neuroscience and the study of the brain!  About 20 years ago I was introduced to neuroscience through the lens of how it applied to coaching, training and leadership development. This understanding of neuroscience instantly gave me a context for why a particular development approach worked well and why another didn’t. I found that when the approach sync’d with how the brain works it was successful, when it ran counter it almost always failed. It changed the way I trained and coached. And ever since, I’m always on the lookout to increase my knowledge and understanding of neuroscience.  Needless to say, I was really intrigued when I heard a friend use the phrase “brain myths” during a conversation. Ooh, tell me more!  So let me step back a bit for a minute and tell you about my friend. Jess Walcott is an assistant professor at Bucks County Community College where she teaches neuroscience and biology. Her undergraduate work at Bryn Mawr College was in chemistry and psychology but she then went on to complete a Ph.D. in neuropharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, Jess began a career as a medical writer working on regulatory submissions for new drugs and writing publications in scientific journals which she found more gratifying that running her own experiments. On a lark, she began teaching biology at Bucks and realized this was WAY more engaging than sitting at a computer analyzing patient data. These days her focus is completely on teaching where she concentrates on boosting scientific literacy and getting messy doing real experiments.  Back to brain myths.   As as a fun and  interesting way of pulling together the learning for her students at the end of the semester, Jess challenges them to identify a myth about the brain and then explain why it’s not true. There are many beliefs about the brain that we commonly believe are true, when in fact they’re not. What are we talking about here? You know things like there are left-brained and right-brained people. That the brain works like a computer. Another one is very common is the belief that we only use 10% of our brains. Of course a favorite of mine, and apparently of Jess’ students is the myth that drinking alcohol can kill brain cells.  Jess and I sat down to discuss these brain myths and others and to get into some of the science that underlies these fallacies and if there are parts of them that might in fact be a little bit true. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jess is an adjunct professor at Bucks County Community College where she gets to learn along with her students in neuroscience and biology. Although she majored in chemistry and psychology for her undergraduate work at Bryn Mawr College, she studied neurodegeneration in an inherited form of muscular atrophy to complete her Ph.D. in neuropharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, Jess began a career as a medical writer working on regulatory submissions for new drugs and writing publications in scientific journals which she found more gratifying that running her own experiments. On a lark, she began teaching biology at Bucks and realized this was WAY more engaging than sitting at a computer analyzing patient data. These days her focus is completely on teaching where she concentrates on boosting scientific literacy and getting messy doing real experiments. Outside of the classroom, Jess serves on the board of directors for a residential summer camp and volunteers at an organic farm. Jess also has two boys who provide her with countless opportunities to marvel at the wonders of the developing brain. INSIGHT AT WORK PODCAST THEME MUSIC: Our theme music is composed by Chris Lucca, Jr.. You can listen to more of Chris’ work at: http://chrisluccamusic.comand find him on Twitter:@Flipluka and on Instagram: @_flipluka.music_ ABOUT THE HOST: Ken Blackwell is a speaker, trainer, facilitator and executive coach. His signature practice is "rescuing Accidental Leaders and Dysfunctional Teams". His firm InKlaritas, based in Princeton, NJ, works with teams and leaders in companies in the U.S. around the world. You can find out more about InKlaritas at: www.InKlaritas.com and connect with Ken on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethjblackwell/.

Jean Dolan of Bucks County Community College discusses how public relations can help your business.

Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden held a car rally at Bucks County Community College in Bristol Township. Will it help him that he called Trump party-crashers chumps? JD and Phil hash it out. Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County, Montgomery County and Burlington County local content from buckscountycouriertimes.com, theintell.com and burlingtoncountytimes.com, with JD Mullane, columnist for the Bucks County Courier Times and Phil Gianficaro, columnists for The Intelligencer. A Gannett owned company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our goal with this interview was to bridge the gap between the black woman and the privileged white woman and discuss how can we work together to decrease racism and build healthy relationships across communities and between individuals, personally and professionally? Vulnerability June's Thoughts Acknowledging that I don't know everything.   There's much left for me to learn.  Even as a black woman, there is much left for me to learn about relationships and inclusion that's left for me to learn.  In the state of vulnerability, it's about being patient, trusting that I can learn, reaching out, asking questions and having conversations.  And sometimes, getting feedback about something that I did as a leader and not taking it as a personal attack upon myself for the sake of being vulnerable.   Being vulnerable allows us to learn things that we don't know.   Learning is positive and what we're in taught in the moment is valuable. Right now, in our society, we are at a vulnerable state. Tracy's Thoughts When doing the racism evaluation at Bucks County Community College, Tracy received results that surprised her.  She didn't think she had any racists tendencies, but she wasn't as tolerant as she thought she was.  One thing she learned was that saying “I don't see color” actually takes away from a black person's identity.  Not having bad intentions, Tracy felt like since she and her black colleagues worked together, and they were friends they were all the same.    Tracy had never thought about the color of her skin being an advantage.  She hadn't never thought of back women she went to school with were any different than her. Timing God has a knack with timing.   The COVID pandemic has forced us to face the issue of racism and really learn and be educated.   Learning is more powerful than a training on racism that you have to do.   Education is more sustainable than trainings so if we can work together to educate others on racism, we will have a better chance of bridging the gap for good. White Privilege and Racism Being privileged is not about money.  It's about access.   The important thing is to recognize privilege and not pretend it isn't there. Both Tracy and Robyn admit they were ignorant as to what white privilege is. Neither one of them associate with racism, but they also didn't recognize white privilege. June points out the difference between her upbringing in an impoverished area with little resources.   College was a dream, not a reality.   Minimum wage was considered success.   It took being outstanding in order to make it out of the neighborhood and go to universities.  There is much more pressure for the impoverished black people who have to do ten times the amount of work to be able to get to college. Leadership How can we as female leaders change the landscape of racism? Take the entrepreneurial mindset of risk taking and channel that energy into conversations about racism like the one we have on the podcast. It would be easier to keep quiet instead of getting uncomfortable, but if we are going to channel the entrepreneurial mindset, we have to bring it into conversations.  That is the only way any measurable change is going to happen.    Female entrepreneurs are the people who can do this because we have the support of other women who are willing to come together and work with each other.  Bring the spirit that drove us into entrepreneurship is what is going to do it. We must be willing to take the risk and be supportive when other women are taking the risk and let the uncomfortable conversations happen. Being a Leader Comes from Within Being a leader of ourselves must happen first.  Open the channels to improve and build relationships.  It must start with the individual.   We must take the action to improve ourselves first before we can lead others.    Take the time to reach out, ask questions and seek resources to education ourselves and then use our knowledge to lead. Assumptions We can assume that others are in the same situation we are in.  Once we focus on our-selves we can realize that there are differences and accept the things we don't know. Accountability We need to have accountability partners to ensure that we are taking action and not only listening but taking the necessary action.    As women we need to hold each other accountable for taking action.   But also, if we do something or say something in accordance with what I'm saying about mutuality and inclusion and decreasing bias, then also call each other out on that. Micro-aggressions of Racism Behaviors or things done or said that are offensive but not directly done or said towards someone.    Doesn't have to be directed at you but will offend you. Being aware of what we say and do is critical to avoid committing microaggressions. Humanity We should live with humanity as a core value.  Human decency may not be measurable, but we can certainly hold each other accountable for human decency. Everyone commits microaggressions, not just white people.   But do we have the decency, once called on it, to do better. Without human decency, all of the training on racism, all of the speakers and education on racism, will not do any good…it has to happen internally with each and every one of us. Learn More and Connect  June Rogers June is the Program Director of a social services initiative (KEYS).  Keystone Education Yields Success is a collaborative program between the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and PA's Community Colleges.  KEYS is designed to assist recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) attending PA's community colleges and ensure the successful completion of the students' courses. June also serves as co-chair of the college's advisory group on race, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusion. She is passionate about human decency and creating change. To learn more about the KEYS program, click HERE. Tracy Timby Tracy is the Dean of Business + Innovation at Bucks. While growing her legal practice and specialty in Alternate Dispute Resolution, she served as the Director of the Paralegal Program at Bucks County Community College. In 2014, Tracy became the Dean of the Business Department. She loves inspiring faculty to be innovative and creative in teaching and collaborating with the local business community in support of the business programs at Bucks County Community College. The Department's Speaker and Networking Series features prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs. The series is now presenting events in the local business community on various topics such as Social Media Marketing and Customer Service. Entrepreneurial Movement Tracy is thrilled to be a part of the growing entrepreneurial movement on campus and in the County. The daughter of one of the founding partners of a local law firm and the granddaughter of a small businessman, she grew up knowing the value of charting your own course. She is also thrilled to have had the opportunity to develop the Faculty Innovator program to revise learning goals across disciplines to include the entrepreneurial mindset, collaborate with small business in Bristol Borough to present a series of seminars addressing their needs and most recently develop Bucks+, a program to encourage and track co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences that build the competencies employers are seeking. Tracy continues to support the Collaborative Divorce movement in Bucks County. When you work with a Collaborative Professional, you are empowered to make your own decisions based in knowledge not fear or emotional reaction. Website: https://www.bucks.edu/academics/department/business/ Instagram: @businessatbucks LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracytimby/   Learn more about your host, Robyn Graham, click HERE. To learn about The Brand Marketing Insider by Robyn Graham, click HERE. Book a Brand Marketing Strategy Session HERE. Ask Me Anything HERE. Connect with me, Robyn Graham: Website | Instagram | LinkedIN | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest    

Music programs at Bucks County Community College.

In this episode, Jacqueline Burger, Associate Professor at Bucks County Community College, describes how their badging program grew.  Starting with a goal of recognizing skills acquired in competency based education, the college surveyed earners and helped them discover new opportunities to represent their skills sets to employers.

As part of celebrating 15 years of her law practice, Yvette talks with her VP of Operations, Marketing and Finance, Christine Barta.  Christine received her paralegal degree from Bucks County Community College and her Bachelor of Business Administration from Fox School of Business at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She and Yvette chat about their years of making a difference in the lives of their clients.   

Aaron Dugan is a Brooklyn based guitarist/composer raised in Philadelphia. He studied Jazz Performance at Bucks County Community College with Ben Schachter and John Sheridan before attending the New School in Manhattan. There he studied with George Garzone, Steve Cardenas, Richie Beirach, Vic Juris, Reggie Workman, Jane Ira Bloom and others. He is a founding member of Matisyahu’s original band, touring with him for six years and co-writing/performing on five of his records released on Sony. Two of those albums are RIAA certified Gold. He co-wrote and recorded on the critically acclaimed Roots Tonic Meets Bill Laswell album that came out on ROIR records in 2006. He currently spends most of his time touring abroad with various artists as well as composing, collaborating and performing in New York. https://www.aarondugan.com

On the show this week we meet Michelle Helms, the Founder and President of Philadoptables. Philadoptables is the city’s first independent organization whose sole purpose it is to help save the lives and support the welfare of the Philly’s shelter animals, right where they are, through promoting adoptions, support of shelter volunteering, fostering and other lifesaving programs and services, and through fundraising. Philadoptables and Mac’s Fund are holding their first annual Charity Golf Outing at Cedarbrook Country Club on April 8th. All funds raised from this event will directly go towards Philadoptables’ activity helping homeless animals in and around Philadelphia, as well as Mac’s Fund’s efforts to provide financial resources for community cats through Trap-Neuter-Release programs. Click here to register or donate. The last day to register is April 4th! Next Marilyn sits down with Karen Chellew, the Founder and CEO of Sisters U. Sister’s U connects and empowers women to be their authentic selves and reach their full potential through education and communication that focuses on personal development, fostering self-growth and enhancing the quality of life of its members.  Their next big event is “Best Foot Forward: Empowering Women of All Ages” on Saturday, April 6 at the Upper Bucks Campus of Bucks County Community College in Perkasie. Marilyn will be the keynote speaker for the event. Visit SistersU.org for information and to buy tickets.  

First on the show this week is Cara Cartney, a singer and mentor at the Danny DeGennaro Foundation, who will headline the VIP area at the Creative Inspiration concert on September 28 at Bucks County Community College. The Danny DeGennaro Foundation is a non-profit formed in honr of the late singer/songwriter Danny DeGennero. It’s mission is to support aspiring inclined writers, poets and artists who possess “magic” similar to Danny. Tickets cost $30 general admission and $50 for a VIP reception, which includes beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. You can buy tickets at bucks.edu/tickets.  Next on the program is Katie Edwards,  Social Media Director for the Clean Air Council. Katie talks to Marilyn about the Clean Air Council’s 13th Annual Greenfest Philly – the largest environmental festival, bringing together more than 100 environmentally-friendly businesses and organizations every year. The event features live music from popular local bands, organic food and drinks, a beer garden, handmade sustainable goods from innovative businesses, a special Kids’ Corner with crafts and a rock climbing wall, and a Vegan Cooking Demo, and great DIY Workshops! Greenfest Philly is today, Sunday, September 9th from 10:00 to 4:00pm on Bainbridge Street between 3rd and 5th Street in Philadelphia.

Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) and Steve Sullivan (Bucks County Community College) as they talk about critical thinking and the role it plays in his Anatomy & Physiology course. Tune in to learn more!

January 10, 2018 I've been looking forward to this interview for a long-time, one of the most inspiring teachers I ever had, drumset player and percussionist extraordinaire Mr. Ray Deeley!  I was very fortunate to take private drumset and percussion lessons with Ray while a high school student ('85-'89).  Ray taught at numerous Catholic high schools through-out the Philadelphia area, and coincidentally one of his students at another school was Heather High, who I would later meet in the percussion ensemble at West Chester University, which eventually led to our marriage, four great children and a wonderful life. After attending Mastbaum Vocational High School in Philadelphia with classmates the likes of Lee Morgan, Ray Deeley received a full scholarship to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music, studying with Fred Hinger and graduating in 1955. After graduation he worked as a first-call drumset player and percussionist touring the world with A-List musicians and entertainers, including Vic Damon, Bobby Rydell, Chubby Checker, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Liberace, Milton Berle, Don Rickles and Julie Andrews, just to name a few. He also traveled with the Dick Clark American Bandstand tours to Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Hong Kong, performed on The Ed Sullivan Show, worked as a studio musician at Cameo-Parkway Records, and later taught drums and percussion for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Bucks County Community College and Immaculata University. Today Ray exercises daily, continues studying and practicing drums and percussion and performs for various musical artists throughout Philadelphia and South Jersey.  

Chris hosts Eric Bolling from Fox News at the Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College

Katrina Weidman is a senior at Penn State earning a dual degree in Integrative arts with an emphasis in music production and Theatre with an emphasis in performance. She originally wasn't going to attend college, but after dropping a friend off at University Park and seeing the campus, she knew it was where she belonged. The next day she signed up for classes at Bucks County Community College, which she attended for two years before transferring to Penn State University Park in 2004. Besides being an investigator for the Paranormal Research Society, she's been a member of the Penn State Snowboard club since 2004. In 2005 she joined The Lion 90.7 fm as a co-host for a variety of shows and voice over work. She was born and raised in Bucks County, PA along with an older sister and a younger brother. She was born into an artistic family – both of her parents perform in their spare time and her mother writes original musicals for local playhouses. Some of her earliest memories are watching her mother and father tap dance together on stage; this also coincides with some of her strangest memories of her father dressed in drag for multiple shows. “Either way, my parents helped to shape my love and appreciation for performance art, which is why I'm a performer; I guess you could say it's in my blood.”

Caryn Babaian, an artist and a biology instructor at Bucks County Community College, in Newtown, Pennsylvania, has found a visual format that encourages her students to see and think about these all-important interactions. Here she explains why the mandala, a Buddhist or Hindu graphic symbol of the universe, lends itself so well to the teaching of biology.

Caryn Babaian, an artist and a biology instructor at Bucks County Community College, in Newtown, Pennsylvania, has found a visual format that encourages her students to see and think about these all-important interactions. Here she explains why the mandala, a Buddhist or Hindu graphic symbol of the universe, lends itself so well to the teaching of biology.