Podcasts about Merrimack College

With AI usage among students on the rise, how can educators ensure they're fostering critical thinking rather than passive reliance? In this episode of the NACU podcast, we speak with Dr. Allison Seitchik, an associate professor of psychology at Merrimack College, who has been researching the ethical and effective integration of AI in education. Dr. Seitchik shares insights from her own learning journey, discusses the AI guide she developed, and offers practical advice for faculty navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. Access Dr. Seitchik's guide here. Access the Global AI Faculty Survey report from the Digital Education Council.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the NACU podcast, where we explore innovative ideas and collaborative strategies in higher education. To learn more about NACU and our programs, visit nacu.edu. Connect with us on LinkedIn: NACU If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with your network.

Dustin chats with Dr. Paul Gordon Brown for this week's episode, an expert in residence life technology and thought leadership, to explore how digital tools are reshaping the residential education experience. As the co-founder of Roompact, Paul shares insights on the evolution of res life tech, why AI is often misused in higher ed, and the importance of thoughtful, intentional technology adoption. They also dive into the broader challenges facing student housing, from balancing service vs. engagement to the risk of residential education becoming a luxury only accessible to the wealthy. If you're interested in how technology can improve student engagement and success, this episode is a must-listen.Guest Name: Dr. Paul Gordon Brown, Director of the Campus Experience, RoompactGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Dr. Paul Gordon Brown (he/him/his) is a scholar, consultant and speaker specializing in residential curriculum and curricular approaches, student learning and development's intersection with technology, social media and design. Paul has 20 years of professional experience in higher education and student affairs, most recently as the Dean of Students at the Fashion Institute of Technology and as a faculty member in the Higher Education Programs at Boston College and Merrimack College. Paul currently serves as the Director of the Campus Experience for the higher education technology software company, Roompact. Paul was recognized for excellence in research by NASPA and was named a Diamond Honoree by ACPA. An experienced presenter, Paul has accepted and given over 100 presentations at international and regional conferences. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, a Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University, and a PhD in Higher Education from Boston College. Paul served on the Governing Board of ACPA and as a faculty member for the Institute on the Curricular Approach for multiple years. He is a contributing author to numerous books on technology and higher education. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

The shorthanded Celtics strolled into Toronto and took care of business, pulling out a 111-101 victory over the Raptors to extend their winning streak to 6 games. Chud is joined by special guest Joe Clancy to break down all the action, catch up on the disaster in Philadelphia, dive into the loaded Western Conference, and a state of the union on Merrimack College basketball.Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 Celtics Raptors Game Overview06:02 Tatum's Versatility and Impact09:06 Raptors' Struggles and Team Dynamics14:51 Final Thoughts on the Celtics and Raptors25:36 Highlight Reactions and Player Performances34:56 Player Spotlights: Pritchard and White40:41 Merrimack Basketball: Growth and Prospects44:35 NBA Updates: The Sixers' Struggles54:20 The Thunder's Playoff Prospects01:08:37 The Resurgence of the Pistons

Colin Kenyon is the Associate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning at Tulane University. Kenyon came to the Green Wave in spring 2024 after spending the previous two seasons working as an assistant football strength coach at Troy University as well as two seasons in a similar role at the University of Illinois from 2021-2022. Prior to joining the Fighting Illini, he spent two seasons at Army West Point working with the football program, after interning with the Army Black Knights in both the summer of 2018 and summer 2019. Kenyon also garnered experience as an intern strength coach his junior and senior year at Merrimack College and during the summer of 2017 at Mike Boyle Strength. A former defensive lineman at Merrimack College, Kenyon continues to train and stay active himself while balancing the rigors of the collegiate coaching schedule. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

The guest is Chris Carmain, a former Northeastern baseball player, assistant coach at Merrimack College, and Director of Player Development for the New Hampshire Prospects. The conversation revolves around the success of the New Hampshire Prospects' recruiting efforts, including how they've managed to secure college commitments for their players despite the increasing prominence of the transfer portal. Carmain explains their multifaceted approach to player development that prepares athletes for college-level baseball, including strength and conditioning programs. The talk also touches on broader issues like the financial challenges faced by families engaging in year-round travel baseball and the evolving landscape of college baseball recruiting compared to Carmain's playing days. An interactive segment, 'Three Up, Three Down,' ends the episode, where Carmain and Guttenplan humorously debate hypothetical career choices among baseball figures.   Topics   00:35 Recruiting Success and Strategies 06:56 Player Development and College Preparation 09:52 High School Season and Player Management 10:55 Travel Programs and Team Placement 13:38 Communication and Player Health 15:17 Recruiting Landscape Changes 19:22 The Challenges of College Baseball Loyalty 20:32 Northeastern's Rise Under Coach Glavin 21:52 Building Merrimack's Baseball Program 24:11 The Cost of Year-Round Baseball 25:15 Supporting Talented Players Financially 26:53 Three Up, Three Down: Fantasy Baseball Careers 34:39 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

In this episode you will hear Professor Heffernan of Merrimack College discuss reader response to Meursault inThe Stranger. Dr. Heffernan will take you on a tour of his previous work on The Stranger and then engage in a discussion of the reading of Meursault as a character in Camus' work.This episode is the last in the series bringing you the addresses give to The Albert Camus Society in 2023 held in Krakow, Poland.

In this insightful episode, we dit down with Kevin Couture, the Senior Vice President of the USL's Club Performance Group, who brings a wealth of experience from his diverse career in sports marketing and management. Starting as a college soccer player at Merrimack College in Massachusetts, Kevin transitioned into a significant role with USA Hockey, where he climbed the ranks over 19 years to become the Director of Corporate Marketing.Kevin delved into his recent move to the USL at the end of 2023, explaining what drew him back to soccer and the unique opportunities he saw within the league. He outlined the scope of his role, highlighting the strategic initiatives he's implemented to enhance club performance across the league. We also explored the recent success in attracting new partners to the USL, discussing the strategies that have fueled revenue growth at both the league and club levels.Kevin's insights into ground-level tactics and strategies for smaller clubs and particularly enlightening, offering actionable advice for other sports organizations. reflecting on his own achievements, Kevin shared a heartwarming personal moment of pride that stands out in his career, giving us a glimpse into the dedication and passion that drive his professional life.If you're a fan of sports business, partnership marketing, or sponsorships, this masterclass from Kevin is an episode you will not want to skip. Now Live on Youtube, Spotify, Apple and everywhere else.#OffThePitch • #SoccerBusinessPodcast    ----------------------------------------------------Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastOffthePitch/Follow Off the Pitch on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastoffthepitch/Follow Off the Pitch on TikTok:http://www.tiktok.com/@podcastoffthepitchFollow Kevin Couture on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-couture-9209215/Follow Matt Cunningham on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcghm/Follow David Kinnear on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkinnear/

Send us a textIs Josh Addo the most versatile defensive prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft? Could he be the next Kam Chancellor, delivering hard-hitting plays and game-changing versatility in the secondary? In this exclusive interview, we talk to Josh Addo' about his elite skill set, NFL Draft stock, and potential impact at the next level!A standout from Merrimack College, Addo has been a dominant force on defense, showcasing elite speed, hard-hitting ability, and lockdown coverage. Whether he's lining up at safety, linebacker, or slot corner, his athleticism, football IQ, and physicality make him one of the most intriguing defensive prospects in the upcoming draft. Could he be a perfect fit for the Miami Dolphins or another NFL team in need of a hybrid defender?Support the showSubscribe and like for more GTD content! Patreon: https://patreon.com/GoTimeDolphins YouTube: Go Time Dolphins Twitter: @GoTimeDolphins Instagram: @GoTimeDolphins Email: gotimedolphins@gmail.com TikTok: @GoTimeDolphins #MiamiDolphins #FinsUp #NFLDraft #NFLUK #TuaTagovailoa

The Cardinal Postgame Show following Stanford's 74-68 win over Merrimack College at Maples Pavilion. Hear senior forward Maxime Raynaud and Anne & Tony Joseph Director of Men's Basketball Kyle Smith's postgame interviews with Cardinal Sports Network announcers Troy Clardy & John Platz, plus reaction and analysis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

VCU took on Merrimack's unique "Chaos Zone" last night, and walked away a 21-point winner.  George Templeton has his look at the game in this latest Rams Rewind. We do not have a sponsor, so we are asking for help from our listeners.  To help us keep bringing to you the best VCU Basketball podcast on the planet, will you consider making a donation?  If you'd like to help us keep the show going, here is the link to securely donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GNDA32ENXYEJA

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Merrimack College head coach Scott Borek joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Friendship 4, how he got started in coaching, recruitment challenges, always being the underdog team and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Brian Daccord, the President and Founder of Stop It Goaltending as well as the goalie coach of the Boston University Terriers Men's Hockey Team.  A native of Montreal, Quebec, Daccord played college hockey at Merrimack College which led to a seven-year professional career in the Swiss National “A” League. Following retirement, he authored the book “Hockey Goaltending” selling over 40,000 copies. He began his coaching career as an assistant at his Alma Mata while establishing Stop It Goaltending, LLC, which now trains over 1,000 goalies annually and has produced over 25 NHL draft picks. He is also the founder of the Bridge Program, the Stop It Goaltending GCG Prospects Event, and co-founder of the Greatness Lab. Time stamps:  0:00- 1:26: Intro 1:26- 2:22: Mission on this planet 2:22- 6:22: Core offer 6:22- 7:17: What customers value most 7:17- 8:36: Tools 8:36- 9:55: Launching 9:55- 9:36: Success 9:36- 11:05: Million Dollar Creators Database 11:05- 13:30: Revenue 13:30- 14:30: Costs 14:30- 15:53: Customer acquisition 15:53- 16:57: Funnel 16:57- 18:26: Growing your audience 18:26- 19:27: Future 19:27- 20:31: Biggest thing holding you back 20:31- 25:47: Quick fire questions 25:46- 27:34: Outro Follow Brian: Instagram YouTube Facebook Follow Million Dollar Creators Instagram: milliondollarcreators.club TikTok: @million_dollar_creators YouTube: @Million_Dollar_Creators Creator Database

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Bucknell football play-by-play man Doug Birdsong joins the show to discuss the Bison: last week's win over VMI, Ralph Rucker at QB, spreading the ball around on offense; Bucknell's D; the opener with Navy and a preview of this week's game with Merrimack College.

Ron Dickson is the Assistant Athletic Director for Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports at Virginia Tech. At Tech, he directly oversees the department as well as designs and implements S&C programs for men's soccer, women's lacrosse, and men's golf.  Previously, Dickson spent five years at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where in addition to his coaching duties, he was in charge of the nutrition and sleep student-athlete education program and directed the athletic performance internship program. Prior to that, he served as an S&C coach at Wofford College during the 2012-2013 academic year. Dickson began his career as a graduate assistant coach at Emory University. From there he went on to become an assistant strength coach at Merrimack College for one year. Outside of coaching, Dickson has also been an adjunct professor at multiple schools teaching everything from energy system development, to anatomy/physiology courses, to clinical exercise prescription and intro to athletic performance classes.A former four year letterman for the University of West Georgia football team. Dickson continues to train and has been participating in endurance races as of late, most recently completing his first marathon.Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Sport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comCerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

On today's very special episode, we look back at the some of the best answers and moments of the first 100 episodes.  We have certainly come a long way since we started the podcast in late 2020. Back then there actually wasn't any app.  We only introduce the Champs App Profile a few months later – and then the ability to connect directly with college, prep or junior coaches. Since then we have continued to add new content and tools like the Girls Hockey Event Calendar, our Team Coach Directory, our Messaging Tool and of course we recently introduced CHAMPS+ to provide access to additional recruiting and player development insights advice and experts. Here are links to all the guests included in this retrospective episode: Episode 4: Darryl Belfry - Girl's Hockey - Advice for Hockey Parents - Women's College Recruiting Episode 7: Cara Morey - Head Coach of the Princeton Tigers Women's Hockey Team Episode 20: Kerstin Matthews – Head Coach at St. Anselm College (now at St Mark's Prep School) Episode 94: Brad Frost – Head Coach of the U of Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Hockey Program Episode 62: Tim Turk - NHL Shooting and Scoring Coach - How to Score Goals Episode 78: Player Development Team Coaches with Brett Beebe of RAD Hockey Episode 95: Murry Gunty – CEO of Black Bear Sports Group, Hockey Team Owner and Hockey Dad Episode 69: NHL Mental Performance Coach Dr. Aimee Kimball Episode 86: Dr. Colleen Hacker – Six-Time Olympic Mental Performance Coach Episode 99: Julie Chu – Head Coach of the Concordia Stingers Women's Hockey Team Episode 11 - Erin Hamlen - Head Coach of the Merrimack College women's hockey program Episode 50: John Harrington – Head Coach Minnesota St Mankato Women's Hockey & Olympic Gold Medalist Episode 37: Natalie Darwitz: U of Minnesota Golden Gophers Asst Coach & former USA Hockey Captain Episode 88: Peter Elander – Associate Head Coach of The Ohio State University Women's Hockey Team =============== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a free Champs App account  where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. ============ Introducing CHAMPS+, a new way for Champs to be your recruiting and development copilot. CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts.  With Champs+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle.  Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. New articles and videos which includes highly curated content will be added weekly throughout the year, so you can always find fresh, relevant information to help guide you with both recruiting and becoming a better hockey player. Finally, if you are feeling overwhelmed by the college recruiting process or just need advice from other players or parents, you can join the CHAMPS+ discussion groups (coming soon!), organized based for parents and players based on where  you are in the recruiting process. So take a tour of CHAMPS+ now – you can see the full list of articles, videos and events.  You can subscribe to CHAMPS+  on a monthly or a deeply discounted annual basis.  Visit  https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus now and access more recruiting and player development insights, advice and experts for the fraction of the price of an advisor. ================== ⁠Champs App Messaging ⁠is the fast, easy way to send error-free messages to coaches. ⁠Champs App Messaging⁠ cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populates the coach's name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. ⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ please visit: https://www.champs.app/2024/03/introducing-the-champs-app-messaging-tool/ ====================== Here is a list of ⁠2024 Girls Hockey Events⁠:  https://www.champs.app/2023/11/2024-girls-hockey-event-calendar-camps-showcases-tournaments-spring-summer/  ============================== ⁠Create a free, beautiful Champs Hockey Profile⁠ to help with college or prep school recruiting: ⁠https://profile.champs.app/sign-up⁠ With Champs App profile you can: · Share highlight videos, statistics and coach information · Add a player's playing history (teams, coaches, level of play) and upcoming games schedule · Share personal, student and athletic profile information · Invite and connect with coaches, players and teammates Once you create your profile, you will have a personalized link to share with coaches and teams. Or you can connect directly with coaches on Champs App.  Here is our Champs App Team Coach Directory   https://sports.champs.app/coach-directory/

Monday's program featured author, broadcaster, musician John Leahy and the head football coach of the University of New Hampshire Wildcats, Rick Santos. John broke the news that after 19 seasons as the play by play announcer for Merrimack College hockey, he will be remaining in Hockey East but as the new broadcaster for UMass-Lowell. Coach Santos looked ahead to Thursday night's season opener for UNH in Orlando against the University of Central Florida. Rick also mentioned the great training camp that former Wildcat Dylan Laube has been having with the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL.

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to bring the Democratic Party together after she received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from the race. Given the changing dynamics of the presidential race, we also find ourselves with an unexpected choice for the presidency, Kamala Harris, a former attorney general for California, a senator from California, a former prosecutor, and now the vice president of the United States. Harris is also bi-racial, of South Asian and Black heritage, and she will be the second woman nominated as the standard bearer for one of the two major political parties in the United States. I invited three experts on presidential politics, gender, and race in American politics to join me to discuss Kamala Harris's historic and unique run for the presidency. Mary McHugh, Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement, Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College and member of the Political Science Department at Merrimack, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Deputy Director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science SEA Change Program, and professor of political science at Purdue University, and Linda Beail, Professor of Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-author of the 2012 book, Framing Sarah Palin: Pit Bulls, Puritans, and Politics, all joined the conversation to think about the presidential race, Kamala Harris, race, gender, masculinity, and partisan politics. We cover a lot of ground, including the presentation of masculinity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, how TikTok and viral memes may influence younger voters, and how Kamala Harris is trying to frame herself and how others are trying to frame her in the course of the abbreviated election cycle. We examine historical contexts for women ascending to office, and how that might be a component of the shifting candidates and how Americans think about elections. We also dive into some of the controversial comments about “crazy cat ladies” and concepts of motherhood, politics, and racial and gendered double binds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to bring the Democratic Party together after she received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from the race. Given the changing dynamics of the presidential race, we also find ourselves with an unexpected choice for the presidency, Kamala Harris, a former attorney general for California, a senator from California, a former prosecutor, and now the vice president of the United States. Harris is also bi-racial, of South Asian and Black heritage, and she will be the second woman nominated as the standard bearer for one of the two major political parties in the United States. I invited three experts on presidential politics, gender, and race in American politics to join me to discuss Kamala Harris's historic and unique run for the presidency. Mary McHugh, Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement, Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College and member of the Political Science Department at Merrimack, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Deputy Director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science SEA Change Program, and professor of political science at Purdue University, and Linda Beail, Professor of Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-author of the 2012 book, Framing Sarah Palin: Pit Bulls, Puritans, and Politics, all joined the conversation to think about the presidential race, Kamala Harris, race, gender, masculinity, and partisan politics. We cover a lot of ground, including the presentation of masculinity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, how TikTok and viral memes may influence younger voters, and how Kamala Harris is trying to frame herself and how others are trying to frame her in the course of the abbreviated election cycle. We examine historical contexts for women ascending to office, and how that might be a component of the shifting candidates and how Americans think about elections. We also dive into some of the controversial comments about “crazy cat ladies” and concepts of motherhood, politics, and racial and gendered double binds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to bring the Democratic Party together after she received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from the race. Given the changing dynamics of the presidential race, we also find ourselves with an unexpected choice for the presidency, Kamala Harris, a former attorney general for California, a senator from California, a former prosecutor, and now the vice president of the United States. Harris is also bi-racial, of South Asian and Black heritage, and she will be the second woman nominated as the standard bearer for one of the two major political parties in the United States. I invited three experts on presidential politics, gender, and race in American politics to join me to discuss Kamala Harris's historic and unique run for the presidency. Mary McHugh, Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement, Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College and member of the Political Science Department at Merrimack, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Deputy Director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science SEA Change Program, and professor of political science at Purdue University, and Linda Beail, Professor of Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-author of the 2012 book, Framing Sarah Palin: Pit Bulls, Puritans, and Politics, all joined the conversation to think about the presidential race, Kamala Harris, race, gender, masculinity, and partisan politics. We cover a lot of ground, including the presentation of masculinity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, how TikTok and viral memes may influence younger voters, and how Kamala Harris is trying to frame herself and how others are trying to frame her in the course of the abbreviated election cycle. We examine historical contexts for women ascending to office, and how that might be a component of the shifting candidates and how Americans think about elections. We also dive into some of the controversial comments about “crazy cat ladies” and concepts of motherhood, politics, and racial and gendered double binds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-american-studies

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to bring the Democratic Party together after she received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from the race. Given the changing dynamics of the presidential race, we also find ourselves with an unexpected choice for the presidency, Kamala Harris, a former attorney general for California, a senator from California, a former prosecutor, and now the vice president of the United States. Harris is also bi-racial, of South Asian and Black heritage, and she will be the second woman nominated as the standard bearer for one of the two major political parties in the United States. I invited three experts on presidential politics, gender, and race in American politics to join me to discuss Kamala Harris's historic and unique run for the presidency. Mary McHugh, Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement, Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College and member of the Political Science Department at Merrimack, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Deputy Director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science SEA Change Program, and professor of political science at Purdue University, and Linda Beail, Professor of Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-author of the 2012 book, Framing Sarah Palin: Pit Bulls, Puritans, and Politics, all joined the conversation to think about the presidential race, Kamala Harris, race, gender, masculinity, and partisan politics. We cover a lot of ground, including the presentation of masculinity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, how TikTok and viral memes may influence younger voters, and how Kamala Harris is trying to frame herself and how others are trying to frame her in the course of the abbreviated election cycle. We examine historical contexts for women ascending to office, and how that might be a component of the shifting candidates and how Americans think about elections. We also dive into some of the controversial comments about “crazy cat ladies” and concepts of motherhood, politics, and racial and gendered double binds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to bring the Democratic Party together after she received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from the race. Given the changing dynamics of the presidential race, we also find ourselves with an unexpected choice for the presidency, Kamala Harris, a former attorney general for California, a senator from California, a former prosecutor, and now the vice president of the United States. Harris is also bi-racial, of South Asian and Black heritage, and she will be the second woman nominated as the standard bearer for one of the two major political parties in the United States. I invited three experts on presidential politics, gender, and race in American politics to join me to discuss Kamala Harris's historic and unique run for the presidency. Mary McHugh, Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement, Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College and member of the Political Science Department at Merrimack, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Deputy Director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science SEA Change Program, and professor of political science at Purdue University, and Linda Beail, Professor of Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-author of the 2012 book, Framing Sarah Palin: Pit Bulls, Puritans, and Politics, all joined the conversation to think about the presidential race, Kamala Harris, race, gender, masculinity, and partisan politics. We cover a lot of ground, including the presentation of masculinity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, how TikTok and viral memes may influence younger voters, and how Kamala Harris is trying to frame herself and how others are trying to frame her in the course of the abbreviated election cycle. We examine historical contexts for women ascending to office, and how that might be a component of the shifting candidates and how Americans think about elections. We also dive into some of the controversial comments about “crazy cat ladies” and concepts of motherhood, politics, and racial and gendered double binds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to bring the Democratic Party together after she received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from the race. Given the changing dynamics of the presidential race, we also find ourselves with an unexpected choice for the presidency, Kamala Harris, a former attorney general for California, a senator from California, a former prosecutor, and now the vice president of the United States. Harris is also bi-racial, of South Asian and Black heritage, and she will be the second woman nominated as the standard bearer for one of the two major political parties in the United States. I invited three experts on presidential politics, gender, and race in American politics to join me to discuss Kamala Harris's historic and unique run for the presidency. Mary McHugh, Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement, Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College and member of the Political Science Department at Merrimack, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Deputy Director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science SEA Change Program, and professor of political science at Purdue University, and Linda Beail, Professor of Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-author of the 2012 book, Framing Sarah Palin: Pit Bulls, Puritans, and Politics, all joined the conversation to think about the presidential race, Kamala Harris, race, gender, masculinity, and partisan politics. We cover a lot of ground, including the presentation of masculinity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, how TikTok and viral memes may influence younger voters, and how Kamala Harris is trying to frame herself and how others are trying to frame her in the course of the abbreviated election cycle. We examine historical contexts for women ascending to office, and how that might be a component of the shifting candidates and how Americans think about elections. We also dive into some of the controversial comments about “crazy cat ladies” and concepts of motherhood, politics, and racial and gendered double binds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to bring the Democratic Party together after she received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from the race. Given the changing dynamics of the presidential race, we also find ourselves with an unexpected choice for the presidency, Kamala Harris, a former attorney general for California, a senator from California, a former prosecutor, and now the vice president of the United States. Harris is also bi-racial, of South Asian and Black heritage, and she will be the second woman nominated as the standard bearer for one of the two major political parties in the United States. I invited three experts on presidential politics, gender, and race in American politics to join me to discuss Kamala Harris's historic and unique run for the presidency. Mary McHugh, Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement, Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College and member of the Political Science Department at Merrimack, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Deputy Director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science SEA Change Program, and professor of political science at Purdue University, and Linda Beail, Professor of Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-author of the 2012 book, Framing Sarah Palin: Pit Bulls, Puritans, and Politics, all joined the conversation to think about the presidential race, Kamala Harris, race, gender, masculinity, and partisan politics. We cover a lot of ground, including the presentation of masculinity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, how TikTok and viral memes may influence younger voters, and how Kamala Harris is trying to frame herself and how others are trying to frame her in the course of the abbreviated election cycle. We examine historical contexts for women ascending to office, and how that might be a component of the shifting candidates and how Americans think about elections. We also dive into some of the controversial comments about “crazy cat ladies” and concepts of motherhood, politics, and racial and gendered double binds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to bring the Democratic Party together after she received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from the race. Given the changing dynamics of the presidential race, we also find ourselves with an unexpected choice for the presidency, Kamala Harris, a former attorney general for California, a senator from California, a former prosecutor, and now the vice president of the United States. Harris is also bi-racial, of South Asian and Black heritage, and she will be the second woman nominated as the standard bearer for one of the two major political parties in the United States. I invited three experts on presidential politics, gender, and race in American politics to join me to discuss Kamala Harris's historic and unique run for the presidency. Mary McHugh, Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement, Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College and member of the Political Science Department at Merrimack, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Deputy Director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science SEA Change Program, and professor of political science at Purdue University, and Linda Beail, Professor of Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-author of the 2012 book, Framing Sarah Palin: Pit Bulls, Puritans, and Politics, all joined the conversation to think about the presidential race, Kamala Harris, race, gender, masculinity, and partisan politics. We cover a lot of ground, including the presentation of masculinity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, how TikTok and viral memes may influence younger voters, and how Kamala Harris is trying to frame herself and how others are trying to frame her in the course of the abbreviated election cycle. We examine historical contexts for women ascending to office, and how that might be a component of the shifting candidates and how Americans think about elections. We also dive into some of the controversial comments about “crazy cat ladies” and concepts of motherhood, politics, and racial and gendered double binds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to bring the Democratic Party together after she received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from the race. Given the changing dynamics of the presidential race, we also find ourselves with an unexpected choice for the presidency, Kamala Harris, a former attorney general for California, a senator from California, a former prosecutor, and now the vice president of the United States. Harris is also bi-racial, of South Asian and Black heritage, and she will be the second woman nominated as the standard bearer for one of the two major political parties in the United States. I invited three experts on presidential politics, gender, and race in American politics to join me to discuss Kamala Harris's historic and unique run for the presidency. Mary McHugh, Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement, Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College and member of the Political Science Department at Merrimack, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Deputy Director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science SEA Change Program, and professor of political science at Purdue University, and Linda Beail, Professor of Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University and co-author of the 2012 book, Framing Sarah Palin: Pit Bulls, Puritans, and Politics, all joined the conversation to think about the presidential race, Kamala Harris, race, gender, masculinity, and partisan politics. We cover a lot of ground, including the presentation of masculinity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, how TikTok and viral memes may influence younger voters, and how Kamala Harris is trying to frame herself and how others are trying to frame her in the course of the abbreviated election cycle. We examine historical contexts for women ascending to office, and how that might be a component of the shifting candidates and how Americans think about elections. We also dive into some of the controversial comments about “crazy cat ladies” and concepts of motherhood, politics, and racial and gendered double binds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At this week's Round Table, Hannah, Heba, and Preena were thrilled to host Phillip Gordon, the dynamic Deputy Director of Social Capital, Inc. (SCI). Phillip, who joined SCI in 2019 and has since become a pivotal force in the organization, brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, program development, and fundraising. His remarkable journey includes leading the SCI AmeriCorps program, developing innovative initiatives like the SCI Allyship Curriculum & Workshop and the SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest, and orchestrating the annual Juneteenth celebration in Woburn. His recent collaboration with Merrimack College highlights his commitment to fostering institutional partnerships and expanding community impact. In this episode, Phillip shares insights into his role at SCI and his passion for community building and intergenerational civic engagement. We delve into the transformative power of arts and culture in community development, explore the nuances of institutional partnerships, and discuss how collaboration can drive meaningful change. Phillip also opens up about his experiences with the SCI AmeriCorps program and his approach to creating inclusive, impactful programs that resonate across generations. Join us as we explore these thought-provoking topics with a leader who is dedicated to creating stronger, more connected communities. Tune in to hear Phillip's inspiring vision for the future and gain a deeper understanding of how strategic community engagement can make a lasting difference. Thanks for listening!

Hidden among the headlines about struggling institutions, there are stories of colleges that are thriving. In this episode we talk with Chris Hopey, president of Merrimack College, which was once a small liberal arts college and is now poised to become a R2 doctoral degree-granting research institution.

On this episode of On The Mat, the boys are joined by a special guest Tyler Robert. Tyler talks about growing up in Wilmington and attending Wilmington High and his athletic careers at the school. He also talks about his football career at Merrimack College and in the NFL for the Chiefs, as well as what the future looks like for him.

In this episode I host Zach Borgeil. Zach just transferred to Providence College Hockey after playing at Merrimack College! Zach played junior hockey in the USHL and BCHL. 

Lauren Kinton is a serial entrepreneur, a devoted mother, a loving wife, and a passionate hairstylist. Her journey began with a cosmetology license, followed by an MS in Business Management from Merrimack College.  After years of being a bridal hairstylist, custom colorist and salon owner, the need for a streamlined wedding beauty platform sparked her mission. Recognizing the industry's gap, she founded Do, driven by a commitment to innovation.  Today, her team provides tools to reclaim time and rediscover joy in wedding beauty planning. With unwavering support from her husband, Mike, and their little one, Tripp, she is on a journey to embrace life's beauty and empower others. Join her in this transformative experience — the best is yet to come! Check out Day One to Day Of if you are getting ready to plan a wedding and need a one-stop shop for all your beauty day services:https://dayonetodayof.com/ Follow Lauren on Instagram and Tap Into Her Bridal Network: Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/bylaurenkinton/ The Opal Society: https://www.instagram.com/the.opalsociety/ The Do Network: https://www.instagram.com/thedonetwork/ Meghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources: LinkedIn Meghan Houle Instagram Pivot with Purpose Instagram Book a Call With Meghan Subscribe to the Pivot with Purpose Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Leech is the Associate AD for Strength and Conditioning at the University of Rhode Island. In his current position he leads the training for Rams football, women's Tennis and women's Lacrosse in addition to overseeing all areas of the strength and conditioning department. First arriving to URI in 2020 as an assistant he has previously worked with the baseball, volleyball and women's soccer teams before being elevated in 2021. Leech arrived by way of Merrimack College where he was an assistant coach from 2015-2020. First starting his career as a graduate assistant coach at Springfield College he also gained experience as intern with the strength and conditioning departments at Albany, Missouri and Brown. A former football player at Springfield College, Leech was a team captain his senior year, earning All-District honors. Following his collegiate athletic career, he continues to stay active and practice what he preaches training himself and consistently fine-tuning his athletes programs. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Sport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comCerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

On this episode Eric and Erika provide a quick 4 minute update on their day at the Boston Marathon before we kick it to an OTR Classic featuring Mike Beeman from the summer of 2022. Mike just ran in his 47th Boston Marathon and has so many amazing stories from Rosie Ruiz cheating in 1980,  meeting Dave McGillivray at Merrimack College and attending his first Boston Marathon to the 2013 Marathon that wasn't just a story about the Boston Marathon Bombing, but also about his recovery in the months leading up to the 2013 Marathon after being told he will never run again. Mike Beeman is a legend in the area and was a big part of helping us find our identity 2 years ago when we started this Podcast. It's a fun listen and you'll also get a fun idea of what we were like as new podcasters back in the day. We'll be back soon with a couple more Boston Weeks episodes to recap our time at mile 19 and to hear from some of the runners!Justine's Boston Marathon Fundraising PageLindsey's Boston Marathon Fundraising PageJaye's Boston Marathon Fundraising Page Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support us ThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.com

Merrimack College and New England College have been considering the programs since 2021.WBZ NewsRadio's Jim MacKay reports.

Anthony Deleo joined the NJIT baseball coaching staff in September 2018 as an assistant under interim head coach Robbie McClellan.A 2015 graduate of Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, Deleo graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Operations Management and minor in Economics.Prior to Deleo's arrival at NJIT, he served as the Assistant Baseball Coach at Merrimack College, an NCAA Division II program, in the Northeast 10 Conference and hitting coach at Plymouth Pilgrims of the New Collegiate Baseball League.In 2017, Deleo served as a Video Assistant for the Toronto Blue Jays, in 2016 was the Baseball Operations Video Associate for the Los Angeles Dodgers and in 2015 as Assistant GM of the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Before you grab another plate of the nachos, listen to Aaron Mansfield, an assistant professor of sport management at Merrimack College, discuss his research into the connection between sports fandom and its effect on our physical health, especially in regard to the ways it shapes our eating habits. 

This week I caught up with John Savastano, a longtime contributor to Merrimack College hockey. A man who has been involved with the hockey program since the 1970's, John related some great stories of years past at Lawler Arena and beyond. An avid lover of Hawaii and Hawaiian music, we also touched on the music of Jimmy Buffett. I hope you enjoy this entertaining episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

Dulce Orozco is a Latina Immigrant Therapist and speaker who works with people of color and from immigrant families. She has over 17 years of experience in the mental health field and has dedicated her career to understanding the challenges people of color and from immigrant families go through that limit them from reaching their full potential. She assists women of color from immigrant families who are ready to work on their healing journey, see a new perspective, and change their relationship with themselves so they can create new realities that honor their uniqueness.  Because of her personal and professional experience working in private practice, community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, and counseling centers, she is fascinated by culture's role in mental health and how we perceive ourselves. As a result, she creates safe spaces to talk about complicated but critical topics. Her first language is Spanish and she is fluent in English and Portuguese. She is also a parent ambassador at Self Help Inc. Dulce was born and raised in Venezuela and has been living in Massachusetts since 2001. She has two young daughters who constantly remind her how to enjoy the present prioritizing play. She loves being a student, and she is usually learning something new. She has presented at Merrimack College, The Thrive Scholars Career and Leadership Conference, The Latina Summit, Dream Builders, GitLab, UMass Amherst, and Prospanica, among other places. Her work has been featured in El Mundo Boston, El Planeta, Authority Magazine, mic.com, and more. In this week's episode, Dulce talks about the mental health industry in the United States and how Latinx people are affected by outdated policies. Her work focuses on making therapy accessible for everyone, despite the financial limitations of offering a luxury service. And while her name may be Dulce, she wants to be known as a rebel and a change-maker - which is exactly what she's doing with her private practice.  Keep up with Dulce on her website and her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year, Haverhill Public Schools partnered with Merrimack College to offer district paraeducators entrance into a free, two-year special education master's degree program.

New England Hockey Journal Editor Evan Marinofsky is joined by co-host Stephanie Wood, who was recently named Assistant Women's Hockey Coach at Merrimack College. The topic is a look ahead at the women's Hockey East season.

Dillion was a former Football player at Merrimack College and even played a short stint in the NFL. Now he is Building his own Brand, Body guarding rappers such as Fetty Wapp and Kevin Gates, or training to be the next Mr. Olympia, Dillion is just and all around great dude who is destined for greatness. Great listen and lots of laughs.

For this week's episode of “I Got More To Say” we have Long Island's very own Tyger Munn! Born in Queens and raised on Long Island to black and Guyanese parents, his early introduction to music came by way of his mothers time as a dance instructor and his father's love for  R and B. Tyger took to sports during his youth, primarily football, which he credits, along with working at Jones Beach Amphitheater on Long Island, for inspiring his taste in hip-hop with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Pop Smoke, and 21 Savage. After graduating from Merrimack College in 2022, I had the pleasure of meeting Tyger at Syracuse University's Newhouse School this past year where he was a member of the Broadcast and Digital Journalism  / Sport Media track. On This episode we chat about his upbringing, how sports impacted his music taste, violence within Hip,Hop, and of course, play “Put On or Put Out!”  https://linktr.ee/igotmoretosay

Jamie Smith is the founder and head sport preparation coach of The U of Strength. He is passionate about guiding his athletes through their developmental process and discovering unique ways that blend physical preparation and skill adaptation. As a former basketball player at Merrimack College, he graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine and a concentration in Exercise Physiology. Jamie has had the opportunity to coach under some of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the industry and has worked with a variety of athletes from the novice to the elite skill levels, some of which include current NHL, NBA, and MLS players and the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champion UConn Huskies. Through adaptive, creative and experienced based program design, Jamie assists his athletes in reaching their full potential on and off the court, ice, and field.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comFollow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to check out the Hoop Heads Podcast Network for more great basketball content.Get ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Jamie Smith, Founder of The U of Strength.Website - https://basketballathleticdevelopment.com/ https://www.theuofstrength.com/Email - theuofstrength@gmail.comTwitter - @theuofstrengthVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballMention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.TrainWhether you're a beginner basketball player looking for a place...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded LIVE from ⁠⁠⁠Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM)⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2023 conference in Orlando, Florida YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠Karen Slaton, CIO at Merrimack College YOUR guest cohost is ⁠Jim Brossene⁠, Director Managed & Technical Services at ⁠Jenzabar YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠ Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

Merrimack Head Football Coach Dan Curran joins the guys to talk Warrior football. We talk about spring ball, recruiting, Warriors in the NFL and the upcoming season.

Sean is joined by Sarah and Nadine for a great discussion about the National Health Education Standards revision process. They discuss why the standards are being revised currently, the progress the task force has made over the past two years, what lies ahead & more! Nadine Marchessault, MEd, NBCT is the Co-Chair of the National Health Education Standards Task Force. She is also a Health Education Specialist at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. Nadine has 17 years of experience in education (PreK-12), which includes service as a teacher and leader. She specializes in health education and mentoring to improve student learning and teacher practice. She is Experienced in designing curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned to National Health Education Standards. Nadine has facilitated and collaborated with diverse stakeholders to review, adopt, and implement National Health Education Standards in the Hawai‘i State Department of Education.Sarah Sparrow Benes (she/her) is currently an Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator of the School Health Education program at Southern Connecticut State University and SHAPE America's President. She transitioned from her role as an Associate Clinical Profession at Merrimack College in fall 2022. She has an Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching, an Ed.M. in human movement, a master's degree in public health, and a B.S. in athletic training. Sarah started her career at Boston University as an athletic trainer before transitioning to the role of Physical and Health Education Teacher Prep Program Director. Sarah works in schools locally and nationally, and writes and presents on various health education topics.

This episode features Brittany Holmes who is a nurse practitioner in the Metabolism Program in the Genetics & Genomics division at Boston Children's Hospital. She is an experienced provider who specializes in caring for patients with inborn errors of metabolism. She serves on the Board of Directors for the National PKU Alliance, the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) Steering Committee, and the Rare Disease Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) PHEEFREE Consortium External Advisory Board. She received her Bachelor of Science at Merrimack College, and Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University in Boston, and is beginning the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UMass Boston this September. In addition to expanding expertise in the clinical care and research for those with a variety of inborn errors of metabolism, she also has a particular interest in Phenylketonuria (PKU) and newborn screening. Her interest in working with inborn errors of metabolism began at a young age, due to her personal experience as a patient with PKU. After years of speaking at conferences from the patient perspective and receiving care from leading clinicians/researchers in metabolism from the patient side, this ultimately led to seeking a career as a healthcare professional in the specialty. She enjoys being able to offer both the provider and patient perspective, and has a passion for caring for patients in this specialty. Interview Questions:   Could you tell our listeners how you got involved in newborn screening? May is the PKU awareness month. What is the purpose of this rare disease awareness campaign. How can our listeners get involved this month? In the year 2023, it is the 60th anniversary of the newborn screening, and PKU was the first condition to be screened in newborns in 1951. A PKU screening test is a blood test given to newborns one to three days after birth. If babies are identified with PKU, they can benefit from early treatment. However, in the year 2013, there was a study that indicated that there is individual patient, social, and economic factors prevent some adult PKU patients in the US from accessing treatment. Ten years later, do you see any changes? There is a policy in development or in place to address this such as The Medical Nutrition Equity Act (MNEA). Can you tell us listener about this policy? In addition to medical nutrition therapy for PKU patients, what are other new types of treatment and gene therapy for PKU patients? Could you share the latest research effort and clinical trial in this area? You are on the Rare Disease Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) PHEEFREE Consortium External Advisory Board. What is the mission and activities of this network? What resources are available to patients and families with rare disease? Could you share your process for proving medical care to patients with PKU? As an adult with PKU, any advice for new parents who just received a newborn screening positive result for PKU? What do you think prospective parents should know about newborn screening research in screening, diagnosis, and treatment for PKU? You are currently on the Steering Committee at NBSTRN, what efforts do you see NBSTRN can support in NBS Research and your efforts? What does NBS research mean to you?  

Dr. Michael F. Mascolo is a Professor of Psychology at Merrimack College and Academic Director of the Compass Program — a transformational higher education experience based on principles of self-cultivation and mastery. He is also the Director of Creating Common Ground, a nonprofit devoted to helping people bridge divides on contentious interpersonal, social, and political issues. Beyond that — who cares? The important stuff happens when we speak.Michael's ResearchArticles and Publications A Quote From This Episode(When speaking about the work of Levina) "Every time you come up with a definition of what a human is, and you say, ‘This is what all humans are,' somebody's not going to fit that definition...and they're going to become an ‘other.' Instead, we need to see that each person is an infinity.” Resources/Authors Mentioned in This EpisodeBook - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Philosopher - Emmanuel LevinaAbout  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Plan now for ILA's 25th Global Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, on October 12-15, 2023.

Episode 189 of ADJ•ective New Music's podcast, Lexical Tones. Robert McClure and other members of the ADJ•ective New Music Composers' Collective venture to the 2022 Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference to sample all of the various musical happenings. With portable podcast equipment in tow, Rob had a chance to sit down with several composers, conductors, performers, and administrators for some quick chats in the Exhibitor Hall at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. We are pleased to present these "mini-interviews" with Dr. Kenneth Thompson (conductor, Bowling Green State University), Quinn Mason (composer & conductor), Ava Wirth (oboe, The _____ Experiment), Michael Goodman (composer), Dr. Ryan M. Yahl (conductor, A&M-Commerce), Janet Song Kim (...and we were heard), Kincaid Rabb (composer & writer), Drew Hosler (saxophonist, The _____ Experiment), Dr. Andrew Cote (composer, Merrimack College), Paul Geresy (conductor, Merrimack College), Sakari Dixon Vanderveer (composer, violist, and educator), Dr. Spencer Arias (composer, improviser, and educator), Dr. Octavio Más-Arocas (conductor, Michigan State University), Jestin Cam (composer & conductor, Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska), Andy Junttonen (composer & administrator, Cleveland Institute of Music), and Dr. Garrett Hope (coach, speaker, composer). Visit www.adjectivenewmusic.com for more information about ADJ•ective New Music, the ADJ•ective Composers' Collective, and Lexical Tones.

Guest: Jamie Smith, Founder, and Head Sport Preparation Coach of The U of StrengthFounder and head sports preparation coach of The U of Strength Jamie Smith joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on the athletic and human development approaches.Jamie Smith is passionate about guiding his athletes through their developmental process and discovering unique ways that blend physical preparation and skill adaptation. As a former college basketball player at Merrimack College, he graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine and a concentration in Exercise Physiology. He has had the opportunity to coach under some of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the industry.Jamie has coached a variety of athletes from novice to elite skill levels, some of which include current NHL, NBA, and MLS players and the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champion UConn Huskies. Through adaptive, creative and experienced based program design, Jamie assists his athletes in reaching their full potential on and off the ice, court, and field.Breakdown1:00 - The U of Strength6:00 - Human Performance10:00 - Athletic Development Field19:00 - Enjoyment Factor24:00 - Traditional Approach to Coaching31:00 - Dynamic Warm Up38:00 - Ecological Approach42:00 - Basketball Immersion ADS44:00 - Common Constraint Manipulation54:00 - Creating Space59:30 - Need for Specificity1:02:30 - Game of Bursts1:06:00 - ConclusionJamie Smith's Bio:Bio: https://simplifaster.com/articles/author/jamiesmith/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUofStrengthWebsite: https://www.theuofstrength.com/Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com