Podcasts about Wilkes University

Our host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Marytere and Brenda, two interns from the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, working through the Bonner program at Wilkes University.  We discuss their expierence as interns overall, but also with such a high profile organization like a chamber. Both Brenda and Marytere share their experiences from being the first college bound family member to overcoming self doubt and putting yourself out there. Through their experiences, both feel poised for whatever comes next and offer great advice for the next class of interns looking to take over the valley.   To learn more about the Bonner Program, click here.  

Trying to build more student agency—but feel boxed in by curriculum coverage? What if you didn't have to choose between voice and academic rigor? In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Harvey, secondary principal at Beijing City International School (BCIS), to explore how her team is shifting culture around student agency while still honoring the demands of a rigorous curriculum. From co-creating a three-year vision to redefining personalization in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, Natalie shares the intentional moves that are making voice and choice a lived experience—not just a buzzword. You'll hear how BCIS is navigating real challenges while building a culture where students know themselves deeply, make meaningful decisions, and drive their own learning. How BCIS reframed student agency through the lens of “jaggedness” What voice and choice look like in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) classroom How leadership created a shared language and clear expectations around agency Why building trust—and giving teachers choice—is key to sustainable change Ready to hear how these shifts are playing out in practice and what they might look like in your setting? Connect with Natalie: Natalie.Harvey@bcis.cn Get the 12 Shifts Book: On Amazon, On the Website: www.transformschool.com/whereistheteacher  Natalie's Bio: Natalie is the current Secondary Principal of BCIS and was born in Hanover, Jamaica. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Language Education: English, from the University of the West Indies, a Master of Arts in Education from Wake Forrest University, a Certificate of International School Leadership from the Principal's Training Center, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in International School Leadership with Wilkes University.   Before BCIS, Natalie worked in various capacities in Jamaica, the United States of America, Venezuela, and Mexico. She was a Middle School Deputy Principal and Principal at the American School of Tampico for seven years. She has been an educator for 25 years and has a wealth of experience in teaching and leading. Natalie believes that forming solid interpersonal relationships leads to a positive school culture,  functional collaborative structures, and exceptional outcomes for students and teachers. In addition, Natalie is passionate about partnering with parents, promoting student voice, and fostering a sense of belonging and a focus on successful learning outcomes within the BCIS community.    

In this segment, Mark is joined by Francis Sempa, an author, a columnist for Real Clear Defense, an attorney and adjunct professor of political science at Wilkes University, and a former contributing editor to American Diplomacy. They discuss his latest piece which is headlined, "National Review sides with the War Party Again: The Never Trumpers want war while Trump seeks peace -- even if the deals are imperfect".

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark walks you through Scott Jennings' discussion with a CNN panel on whether a radical Columbia University student that is an immigrant should or shouldn't be deported. Mark is then joined by Francis Sempa, an author, a columnist for Real Clear Defense, an attorney and adjunct professor of political science at Wilkes University, and a former contributing editor to American Diplomacy. They discuss his latest piece which is headlined, "National Review sides with the War Party Again: The Never Trumpers want war while Trump seeks peace -- even if the deals are imperfect".

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark walks you through Scott Jennings' discussion with a CNN panel on whether a radical Columbia University student that is an immigrant should or shouldn't be deported. Mark is then joined by Francis Sempa, an author, a columnist for Real Clear Defense, an attorney and adjunct professor of political science at Wilkes University, and a former contributing editor to American Diplomacy. They discuss his latest piece which is headlined, "National Review sides with the War Party Again: The Never Trumpers want war while Trump seeks peace -- even if the deals are imperfect". In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark then does a newer segment called, "Telephone Tuesday!" where he takes your calls to discuss trending topics. Today, comments are made on if listeners trust DOGE and Trump's tariffs as well as daylight savings time. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Asra Nomani, a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Network, the founder of the Pearl Network. She recently testified before the Senate on antisemitism and discussed her calling for a DOJ probe of the campus protests against Jews and more. He is then joined by Dave Simons, the Host of the KMOX Dollars and Sense Show, and a Partner and Managing Director at One Private Wealth. He discusses the DOW's recent plummet, stock market and economic concerns, and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Patricia Erbe - Building Bonds with Learners: The Teacher-Student Relationship Model. This is episode 740 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Patricia Erbe, M.Ed., is an author and former educator in Pennsylvania's West Chester Area School District, where she taught for decades at the elementary and secondary levels while also serving as a team leader, curriculum developer, science advocate, early field and student teacher mentor and consultant to individuals and organizations for professional growth and practical teaching applications. In addition to these leadership experiences, she has bolstered her social-emotional focus by leading extracurricular activities and clubs for young learners and as a consistent informal mentor for colleagues.  Furthermore, Ms. Erbe has contributed to the community through her active involvement on the West Chester Area Education Foundation Board, a non-profit dedicated to mobilizing community resources for student benefit, and the Hopewell UMC Pre-School Advisory Board. As a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association and the Association of American Educators professional organizations, she finds staying connected to educational institutions and contemporary journals and studies critical in remaining current with educational trends and best practices. During her career, Ms. Erbe was awarded "Best Teacher of the Year" and has continued to work toward elevating student potential through relationship building and keeping up with current research and educational offerings. In addition to benefiting from numerous professional development opportunities, she has assisted other educational leaders in presenting professional development seminars. Ms. Erbe received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Millersville University and a master's from Wilkes University, emphasizing educational development and strategies. In addition, she acquired a secondary teaching certification and has completed extensive coursework in social-emotional learning. Our focus today is Patricia's book - Building Bonds with Learners: The Teacher-Student Relationship Model.  So much to learn. Great ideas to start using in your classroom. Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: perbe@comcast.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/perbe-author/ https://www.solutiontree.com/presenters/patricia-erbe.html https://www.solutiontree.com/building-bonds-with-learners.html Length - 45:09

If you're a regular listener then you most likely know who Melisse Brunet is. I had wonderful conversations with her in my August 15 and October 24 episodes. If you are not familiar, I suggest listening to these episodes because she is fantastic--a Paris-born native of France who became a U.S. citizen last winter, Melisse conducts the Northeastern Philharmonic as well as the Lexington, KY Philharmonic and guest lectures across the country at various colleges and universities. She was heavily featured in the documentary Maestra and is purely delightful, hopeful and inspirational. Well yesterday afternoon I attended the Philharmonic's Holiday Pops concert that included singers from Wilkes University, Marywood University and the Choral Society of NEPA as well as musicians from the Valenches Music Company and dancers from the Ballet Theatre of Scranton and it did not disappoint. The performances were as sparkling and magnificent as the suit that Melisse was wearing (visit my Instagram RealFunny_Wine_Girl_Jeannine to see). Melisse conducted with such a fun, playful and joyful style that I was smiling through the whole concert. She is absolute fun and pizazz. I wanted to share my thoughts so I recorded this Sunday evening after I left the concert. I hope you'll support local arts in NEPA or wherever you live because it really does fill our hearts and connect us in ways that are vital to our humanness---to show one another kindness, empathy and love!

Teri Granahan, technically, it started as middle child syndrome and a few basement plays which eventually got compounded with the high school crowning of "Most Funny" and "Class Cut Up" that set the wheels in motion. Truthfully, it was a survival skill because "everybody likes the funny kid." The Big Apple I started my comedy career in early 2000 while living in NYC. Right out of the gate I had some good signs- I won New York Comedy Club's Best New Talent in 2003. And went on to perform at Stand Up NY, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Comedy Cellar trying to get into the scene. Fortunate enough to have shared the stages with some of today's greats like Jim Gaffigan, Lisa Lampinelli, the late, Patrice O'Neil...and so many others! Then I ran into comedian Dave Russo who gave me my first real professional gigs. The irony is that we both graduated together from Wilkes University and had communication classes together. Years later ran into each other performing at Stand Up NY! He took me under his wing where I opened for him at a few colleges like University of New Haven, Wilkes University a few times and gave me some shows in the Boston area with the famous Lenny Clarke! My Home Coming Fast forward a gazillion years my journey through comedy got me on MTV (Apartment 2F with the Sklar Brother's); a close but no cigar audition for AXS LIVE Gotham (great story!). And was making my climb through the circuit. Back in the Poconos: I won Best of Reader polls in 2011 from Electric City and Diamond City polls. Became the house mc at Wisecrackers for a few years when they moved into the Casino, where I also had a weekly spot on 105 the River. Culminating into the final brass ring of making it to the semi finals- TOP 10 females in the industry- in the Ladies of Laughter Competition NYC in 2016. Punchline Philly's Really Funny Comedians (Who Happen to Be Females) Comedy Works Bristol Funniest Females After sharpening my skills running tons of open mics over the years. I moved on to produce comedy shows of a wide variety from fundraisers for several hundreds to small little pubs for almost 10 years. I've performed in clubs, colleges and theaters up and down the east coast, including Gotham NY, Stand Up NY, New York Comedy Club, Improv (when it was running in NYC), Broadway Comedy Club, Comedy Cellar, Helium, Punchline Philly, Comedy Cabaret, Sarcasm, Wisecrackers rooms, Wilkes University, Marywood University, New Haven University, Lackawanna College, Penn State University; Ritz Theater, Clemens Center, Waverly Store Front Theater and some theater in Delaware. Also going on record with The Flaming Crab and Quaker Steak & Lube...because you ain't sh*t til you can play those rooms! #terigranahan #standupcomedian #comedy #livewithcdp #talkshow #chrispomay #barrycullenchevrolet #wellingtonbrewery #youtube #applepodcasts https://terigranahan.com/ https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomay https://www.cameo.com/chrispomay https://www.youtube.com/@chrispomaylivewithcdpsport5517/streams

Simone Daniel, director, and Elizabeth Powell, cast member, speaking about the premiere of the new play "Mimosas" by Ruth Connors, as part of the 2024 Scranton Fringe Festival. The production is presented by the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University and will run October 3 & 4 at 8:00 pm; October 5 at 4:30 and 8:00 pm. at the Shakes Space in the Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton. The play is rated R. For tickets and information: scrantonfringe.org/

Nancy Sanderson, Executive Director of the NEPA Philharmonic, speaking about the 2024-2025 season titled "Building Bridges." The first chamber music concert will take place at the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University, September 17 at 7:00; the first Pops concert is titled "Queen!" and it will be held at the FM Kirby Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre under the direction of Melisse Brunet on Friday, September 27 at 7:30 pm; and the first Masterworks concert will be presented on Sunday, November 3 at 3:00 at the Scranton Cultural Center. For more information: www.nepaphil.org/ 570-270-4444.

Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar is a Pennsylvania-based writer specializing in horror and suspense. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a focus on Literacy from the University of Delaware, alongside an MFA in Creative Writing from Wilkes University. In addition to her work as an associate professor of English, her creative writing has appeared in over forty literary publications, including journals, magazines, and anthologies. On this episode, Cassandra joins Vince to discuss her latest short story collection, Keeper of Corpses. The collection is divided into four sections based on the seasons, with each story exploring different themes and emotions tied to the changing times of year. During the conversation, she reveals the influence of Greek mythology on both her name and a character in one of the stories, as well as her use of body horror throughout the collection. The discussion also touches on her creative process and how real-life experiences have inspired several of her works. Cassandra shares her journey as a horror writer, discussing how she revisited and updated the haunted doll trope in her story “A Gift for Avery.” She also mentions her novel Darkness There Is Something More and her upcoming horror novella. In addition to her writing, Cassandra reflects on her experience as a tenured professor, emphasizing the importance of teaching, helping students see their progress, and applying their skills in the real world. She addresses the mental health challenges faced in academia and recounts her experiences with extreme events, such as participating in zombie 5Ks and enduring blizzards, alongside her methods for handling problem students. Overall, the conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the inspirations behind Cassandra's horror stories and the rewards and challenges of being both a writer and an educator. Website: https://cassandraosullivansachar.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cassandra-OSullivan-Sachar/author/B0BNJNZZ3Y?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosachar/ #cassandraosullivansachar #keeperofcorpses #darknesstherebutsomethingmore

Patricia Erbe, M.Ed., is an author and former educator in Pennsylvania's West Chester Area School District, where she taught for decades at the elementary and secondary levels while also serving as a team leader, curriculum developer, science advocate, early field and student teacher mentor and consultant to individuals and organizations for professional growth and practical teaching applications. In addition to these leadership experiences, she has bolstered her social-emotional focus by leading extracurricular activities and clubs for young learners and as a consistent informal mentor for colleagues. During her career, Ms. Erbe was awarded "Best Teacher of the Year" and has continued to work toward elevating student potential through relationship building and keeping up with current research and educational offerings. In addition to benefiting from numerous professional development opportunities, she has assisted other educational leaders in presenting professional development seminars. Ms. Erbe received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Millersville University and a master's from Wilkes University, emphasizing educational development and strategies. In addition, she acquired a secondary teaching certification and has completed extensive coursework in social-emotional learning.Show Notes:In this episode, Patricia Erbe and I dive into her experiences and insights. An accomplished educator and author of 'Building Bonds with Learners: The Teacher Student Relationship Model.' Erbe shares her journey of over 25 years in teaching, the motivation behind her book, and the importance of relationship-building in education. She elaborates on her unique four-part model consisting of branding, bonding, building, and reflecting. Listeners will gain practical strategies for fostering student relationships and understand the significant impact of emotional connections in a learning environment. Patricia also discusses the tools and strategies that teachers and leaders can use to better support and engage students, making this a must-listen for educators and leaders aiming to elevate their practices.Bookmarks:00:00 Introduction to Patricia Erbe00:33 Patricia's Teaching Journey and Achievements01:49 The Inspiration Behind the Book06:41 The Teacher-Student Relationship Model08:52 Branding: Understanding Your Teacher Identity11:26 Building Bonds: Practical Strategies22:29 Reflecting on Teaching Practices26:34 Final Thoughts and Advice for EducatorsDon't Forget to Review the Show!I appreciate you checking out the episodes. I would mean a lot to me if you took a minute right now to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you listen! 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Danielle Sewell, Director of Digital Marketing at York College of Pennsylvania, shares practical insights on where to start when it comes to data, understanding metrics, and using data to tell compelling stories. Danielle also highlights the supportive community within higher ed marketing and the value of continual learning.In this episode you will learn:How to establish benchmarks.Simplifying your approach to analytics.The basics of creating a report.Guest Name: Danielle Sewell, Director of Digital Marketing at York College of PennsylvaniaGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Danielle Sewell has over 13 years of experience in strategic marketing and communications. She has been working in higher education since 2014, specializing in digital community-building, brand development, organizational storytelling, and marketing leadership. She currently serves as Director of Digital Marketing at York College of Pennsylvania, where she oversees content strategy and implementation for the institutional website and flagship social media channels. Danielle's educational background centers on professional writing and creative project management. She completed her undergraduate degree in English with a writing concentration at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, followed by an M.A. and M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Wilkes University. She lives in York, PA with her husband, Scott, and their dog, Cosmo. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jenny Li Fowlerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylifowler/https://twitter.com/TheJennyLiAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Higher Ed Pulse and Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO.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.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Jenny will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

David Hicks, Director of the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, and Mandy Pennington, Director of Digital Marketing at Wilkes, who is completing her MFA, speaking about creative writing at the university and LitFest 2024. LitFest is a weeklong series of readings, discussions, screenings and more, celebrating the written word, running from June 21 through June 27th, open to the public at no charge. For information: www.wilkes.edu/cw

Teacher wellness is increasingly a top priority across the education community. In this discussion, we explore how technology, particularly AI, can help alleviate some of the stress by automating tasks and lightening the cognitive load. Our guest emphasizes the need for professional development and time for teachers to learn how to use new technologies effectively. We end by acknowledging the need for administrators to give teachers the space and permission to prioritize their well-being. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @realtechfored @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork Resources: Tech for Wellness | Blindsided by AI | Jumpstart Guides Meredith Masar Boullion (@realtechfored) is an ISTE Certified Educator and a district technology facilitator with the Calcasieu Parish School Board in Louisiana, where she works with K-12 teachers to support the integration of technology in the most relevant and meaningful ways. In this role, Bouillon communicates with all district teachers through a weekly educational technology newsletter, website and professional development app. She designs learning experiences to meet the professional development needs of teachers, including face-to-face events, online courses and webinars. She holds a master's degree in instructional media from Wilkes University.

Dr. Joel M. Graham, Director of Bands at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the Spring Concerts of his two groups: The Wilkes University Jazz Ensemble will perform "Jazz Band Time Machine" Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 7:30 pm at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on the campus. Admission is free. The Wilkes University Civic Band will present "Music of the Silver Screen" on Wednesday, May 1st at 7:30 pm also in the Darte Center, and admission is free. www.wilkes.edu/

Kevin Frank is an accomplished wastewater process engineer with over two decades of experience in the field of civil infrastructure and environmental engineering. Since beginning his career in 2002 at the Scranton wastewater treatment plant in northeastern Pennsylvania, Kevin has honed his expertise in water quality and purification. He holds a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Wilkes University and completed a master's degree at Penn State while working full-time. Presently, Kevin is a dedicated employee of AECOM, where he has worked for 17 years, lending his extensive knowledge to consulting engineering with a focus on enhancing nutrient removal processes and wastewater treatment design. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-infrastructure/message

Erica Acosta, a dynamic force hailing from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, New York, and now making waves in the diverse landscape of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. With a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Spanish from the State University of New York Buffalo, Erica's journey led her to Wilkes Barre in 2008, where she has since become a beacon of empowerment and inclusion. As the Director for Diversity Initiatives at Wilkes University, Erica's passion for fostering empowerment knows no bounds. She dedicates her expertise to providing unwavering support and services for undergraduate students from BIPOC backgrounds, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs met. Her efforts extend beyond the confines of the university, as she collaborates with various stakeholders to cultivate an environment rich in diverse perspectives, enhancing the academic, social, and cultural fabric of the campus community. Erica will be speaking on the Teen Track at the Empower Conference next month. Connect with Erica email : Acosta.erica@gmail.com or connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaacosta/

Joshua Harper, Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting and Applied Voice at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, speaking about a program titled, "Shining Light: A Hymn to the Sun," to be performed by the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 4:00 pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 35 South Franklin Street, in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Admission is free. For more information: www.choralsociety.net/

Today on the Chris Wolfe Podcast we are doing our F3 #8 show with my fellow F3er, Mike Duffy. Mike Duffy is an attorney and good friend of mine. We had a fun time chatting about movies, F3, law, and about his podcast In Camera Review Podcast.  If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to this podcast for bi-weekly episodes or leave a review. Thank you to our listeners!  On this episode of The Chris Wolfe podcast we have Dr. Amanda Legge on to talk about Life Meter. We talked about measuring carotenoids, nutrition, and supplementation.  If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to this podcast for bi-weekly episodes or leave a review. Thank you to our listeners!  About Dr. Amanda Legge:  Dr. Legge has been at Wyomissing Optometric Center since 2012. She earned a B.S. in Biology from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre where she minored in neuroscience, chemistry and theater arts. She earned a B.S. in Visual Science and an O.D. degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia. She serves as a member of the Allied Health Professional Staff at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center (inpatient consults and Emergency Department eye care). Dr. Legge practices primary eye care with special interest in retinal diseases, having earned a certification for advanced retinal studies during her academic and clinical training. She is professionally recognized for her expertise in the diagnosis and management of age-related macular degeneration and inherited retina disease. She is a frequent lecturer on retinal diseases. She has authored numerous articles for national optometric publications about eye disease diagnosis and management. She serves as sub-investigator for FDA clinical trials for pharmaceuticals and contact lenses. She is passionate about patient education and serves as a Key Opinion Leader for several retina disease concentrated companies. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to this podcast for bi-weekly episodes or leave a review. Thank you to our listeners!  -------------------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Thank you for joining us for the final episode of our education mini series! Amanda DiGiacomo sat down with Dr. Vernon B. Harper Jr. the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at CSU Bakersfield (CSUB). Dr. Harper gives us a detailed overview of the University's structure such as who appoints the president and committee leaders, as well as who reports directly to the president. He explains the different types of programs and degrees they offer as well upcoming events. Dr. Harper and Amanda discuss the overall campus life and what one can expect when joining the CSUB family. If you have been considering CSUB or would like to learn more about our wonderful CSU, tune into this week's episode! Dr. Vernon B. Harper Jr. is the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at CSU Bakersfield (CSUB). Prior to joining CSU Bakersfield, Dr. Harper was AVP for Academic Administration at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) and before joining WCU, Dr. Harper was the Associate Provost at Wilkes University in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Harper also led a cross-functional team of faculty and administrators to launch the Pocono Education Center in Tannersville, PA., which offered numerous academic programs including Engineering Management, Nursing, and the Master of Business Administration. Dr. Harper was a coordinator of the university's strategic plan Vision 2015, where he played a central role in charting the university's strategic growth plan. Before joining Wilkes University, Dr. Harper was an Associate for Academic Affairs at the State Council for Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV), which is the system administrative body of the sixteen 4-year institutions and twenty-three 2-year institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Harper drafted both correspondence and policy guidance under the signature of the Governor of Virginia. In addition, Dr. Harper played a lead role in the assessment and accreditation processes at the system level, as well as serving as a liaison between SCHEV and multiple state-wide constituencies including the NASA space consortium. Dr. Harper was on the faculties of Christopher Newport University in Virginia as an Associate Professor of Communication Studies and as an Assistant Professor at California State University, San Bernardino. Dr. Harper is the author of over 15 scholarly articles, which span the fields of psychometrics, electronic communication, assessment, and budget and planning. LEARN MORE ABOUT CSU-BAKERSFIELD: Website: www.csub.edu/ Phone: 661-654-2782 Instagram: csubakersfield Facebook: CSU_Bakersfield Twitter: @CSUBakersfield YouTube: CSU_Bakersfield  

On this episode of The Chris Wolfe podcast we have Dr. Amanda Legge on to talk about Life Meter. We talked about measuring carotenoids, nutrition, and supplementation.  If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to this podcast for bi-weekly episodes or leave a review. Thank you to our listeners!  About Dr. Amanda Legge:  Dr. Legge has been at Wyomissing Optometric Center since 2012. She earned a B.S. in Biology from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre where she minored in neuroscience, chemistry and theater arts. She earned a B.S. in Visual Science and an O.D. degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia. She serves as a member of the Allied Health Professional Staff at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center (inpatient consults and Emergency Department eye care). Dr. Legge practices primary eye care with special interest in retinal diseases, having earned a certification for advanced retinal studies during her academic and clinical training. She is professionally recognized for her expertise in the diagnosis and management of age-related macular degeneration and inherited retina disease. She is a frequent lecturer on retinal diseases. She has authored numerous articles for national optometric publications about eye disease diagnosis and management. She serves as sub-investigator for FDA clinical trials for pharmaceuticals and contact lenses. She is passionate about patient education and serves as a Key Opinion Leader for several retina disease concentrated companies. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to this podcast for bi-weekly episodes or leave a review. Thank you to our listeners!  -------------------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

The always-on, always-available teaching lifestyle can be overwhelming and stressful. Education technology can add to the problem unless we set some clear boundaries. In this episode, we explore ways to use technology to maximize well-being. Follow: @realtechfored @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork  #ISTElive23  #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the book: Tech for Teacher Wellness Meredith Masar Boullion is an ISTE Certified Educator and a district technology facilitator with the Calcasieu Parish School Board in Louisiana, where she works with K-12 teachers to support the integration of technology in the most relevant and meaningful ways. In this role, Bouillon communicates with all district teachers through a weekly educational technology newsletter, website and professional development app. She designs learning experiences to meet the professional development needs of teachers, including face-to-face events, online courses and webinars. She holds a master's degree in instructional media from Wilkes University.

The always-on, always-available teaching lifestyle can be overwhelming and stressful. Education technology can add to the problem unless we set some clear boundaries. In this episode, we explore ways to use technology to maximize well-being. Follow: @realtechfored @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTElive23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the book: Tech for Teacher Wellness Meredith Masar Boullion is an ISTE Certified Educator and a district technology facilitator with the Calcasieu Parish School Board in Louisiana, where she works with K-12 teachers to support the integration of technology in the most relevant and meaningful ways. In this role, Bouillon communicates with all district teachers through a weekly educational technology newsletter, website and professional development app. She designs learning experiences to meet the professional development needs of teachers, including face-to-face events, online courses and webinars. She holds a master's degree in instructional media from Wilkes University.

In this episode I welcome the head coach of the men's soccer program at Seattle University, Nate Daligcon. Nate brings a ton of experience and a west coast perspective to the podcast. He's been a part of the Redhawk program for over a decade and has been instrumental in being a perennial leader of the WAC conference. Also joining us is Michael Teiman. Michael came to the U.S. from Liverpool to play college soccer at the College of William & Mary and went on to coach at Wilkes University and Penn State-Berks. He then made his way west to become a coach at Crossfire, one of the premier youth clubs in the Pacific Northwest.SummaryNate Daligcon, head men's soccer coach at Seattle University, discusses his coaching journey, the differences in youth soccer on the West Coast, and the challenges of recruiting players. He emphasizes the importance of passion, work ethic, and internal conversation in player development. Nate also highlights the role of parents in the recruiting process and managing expectations. He shares insights on effective communication with college coaches and the changes in college soccer recruiting. Overall, Nate provides valuable advice for players, parents, and coaches involved in the college soccer recruiting process. The conversation explores the importance of passion and enjoyment in sports, the influence of coaches on athletes' mentality, creating a culture of passion, finding the right fit for college soccer, and the differences between East Coast and West Coast programs. It also discusses the impact of academies on the competitive level of athletes.TakeawaysPassion and work ethic are crucial for success in soccer.Effective communication with college coaches includes providing detailed information and demonstrating interest in the school.Parents play a significant role in guiding their child's college decision-making process.Observing a player's behavior and attitude is important in the recruiting process.Developing a winning mentality and internal conversation can contribute to a player's success. Passion and enjoyment are crucial in sports and can greatly impact an athlete's performance.Creating a culture of passion within a team can lead to increased competitiveness and success.Finding the right fit for college soccer involves considering factors such as playing time and enjoyment.There are differences between East Coast and West Coast programs, including the level of competition and the number of available programs.Academies can sometimes focus more on individual development, which may require an adjustment when transitioning to college soccer.Chapters09:46 Proving Interest in a College Program10:38 Evolution of Youth Soccer11:39 Importance of Individual Training and Extra Work13:48 Parental Role in College Decision-Making16:16 Role of Parents in the Recruiting Process18:34 Importance of Input from Coaches and Parents20:43 Managing Expectations of Parents and Players24:09 Observing Interactions between Players and Parents26:38 Recruiting Challenges and Changes29:15 Changes in College Soccer Recruiting32:09 Being Honest and Upfront with Players33:33 Importance of Internal Conversation and Work Ethic36:10 Observing Player Behavior and Attitude37:22 Developing a Winning Mentality40:59 Encouraging Internal Conversation and Discipline42:51 Developing Leadership and Work Ethic47:55 The Importance of Passion and Enjoyment48:35 Influencing the Mentality of Young Athletes51:37 Creating a Culture of Passion52:35 Finding the Right Fit for College Soccer53:33 Differences Between East Coast and West Coast Programs55:31 Impact of Academies on Competitive Level

In this episode of the “Speaking to Influence”, Dr. Laura Sicola spends time with Ellen Gallagher, Chief Operations Officer at Wilkes University. In this episode you will learn: how a free text-book initiative is increasing student's likelihood for success that time spent earning a 4-year degree teaches you critical interpersonal and management skills how everyone, regardless of their role, has the ability and responsibility to represent their organization on social media that filling a presentation with technical terms and knowledge, is often more about a speaker lacking confidence than effectively communicating to adjust you communication style to match what will most resonate with the intended audience that confidence and humility are not mutually exclusive and that you should be confident in your abilities, but humble enough to be ready to learn from other's fresh perspectives. About Ellen Gallagher: With over 30 years of experience as a financial leader in the nonprofit sector, Ellen serves as the COO of Wilkes University, an independent, non-denominational four-year university in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She oversees several of the university's operations including finance, information technology, facilities and dining services, campus security and capital projects. She also helps in developing the financial, technological and facility planning initiatives for the university. Throughout her career, she has held several positions at several arts and non -profit organizations including at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, The Public Theater and New York Shakespeare Festival, the Lincoln Center Redevelopment Corporation, the Tucker Music Foundation and the Pennsylvania Ballet. Ellen is also an accomplished pianist. You can connect with Ellen in the following ways:  Wilkes University: https://www.wilkes.edu  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellengallaghercoo/   You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions Website: https://vocalimpactproductions.com/ Laura's Online Course: https://virtualinfluence.today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A SimpleCoach to Coach Interview with John McNichol, Head Women's Coach at Wilkes University In this SimpleCoach to Coach Interview I talk to John McNichol, Head Women's Coach at Wilkes University.  We cover a range of subjects. For information on the Men's team, you can find it here - https://gowilkesu.com/sports/womens-soccer If you are looking to be recruited, fill out the form here - https://gowilkesu.com/sports/2019/12/12/womens-soccer-front-rush-form Twitter - @WilkesColonels @WilkesU #EarnYourRank @WilkesWSoccer Thanks to Coach McNichol for the time and great conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplecoach/support

 My guest for this episode is Joanne Oppelt. Joanne is the principal of Joanne Oppelt Consulting and a seasoned rainmaker with a distinguished track record of success. During her twenty-five-plus years working in the nonprofit arena, she built successful fundraising departments at every stop, helping her organizations grow capacity and more effectively fulfill their missions. She has held positions from grant writer to executive director at several nonprofits, including Community Access Unlimited, Family to Family Network of New Jersey, March of Dimes Central, Prevent Child Abuse, and Maternal and Family Health Services. Her extensive background in a variety of work roles and organizations enables her to understand the realities and challenges nonprofit practitioners face–both internally and externally. Her success at every stop positions her to help any nonprofit, whether through her books or consulting practice, turn around its struggling fundraising operations.   Joanne is the author of four books and co-author of nine. She has taught at Kean University as an Adjunct Professor in its graduate program. She is also a sought-after speaker and presenter. Joanne holds a master's degree in health administration from Wilkes University, where she graduated with distinction. Here's what to expect during the episode: What is a development plan? How vital are major gifts to a nonprofit's overall fundraising strategy? Why is having a development plan important? What specific tasks might an executive director undertake to help create or implement a development plan? How can a nonprofit organization use wealth screening search results to identify potential major donors? Who should be involved in the development planning process? Connect with Joanne Oppelt! Website: https://www.joanneoppeltcourses.com/ Email:  joanne@joanneoppeltcourses.com Get your free guide: How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising. Get it here: https://hilandconsulting.org/boardfundraising.  Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.  Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on  Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

The PQS Quality Corner Show welcomes Thomas Franko, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Wilkes University on the podcast to talk about the upcoming release of OTC Naloxone and what that means for pharmacists in improving community access. Podcast Host Nick Dorich, PharmD, PQS Associate Director of Pharmacy Accounts also asks Franko about where Naloxone will fit in the pharmacy setting and how pharmacists can tackle education on this medicine. 

https://westminster-institute.org/events/how-to-think-strategically-about-russia-and-china/ Francis P. Sempa is the author of Geopolitics: From the Cold War to the 21st Century; America's Global Role: Essays and Reviews on National Security, Geopolitics, and War; and Somewhere in France, Somewhere in Germany: A Combat Soldier's Journey through the Second World War. He is a contributor to Population Decline and the Remaking of Great Power Politics and The Conduct of American Foreign Policy Debated. He has also written introductions to four books on U.S. foreign policy. His articles and book reviews on historical and foreign policy topics have appeared in Orbis, the University Bookman, Joint Force Quarterly, The Diplomat, American Diplomacy, the Asian Review of Books, Strategic Review, National Review, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Human Rights Review, the Claremont Review of Books, the Washington Times, the South China Morning Post, the International Social Science Review, Caixin Online, Real Clear History, and The American Spectator. He is an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, adjunct professor of political science at Wilkes University, and a former contributing editor to American Diplomacy.

Dr. Philip Simon, Associate Professor of Music Emeritus at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the upcoming spring concerts of Wilkes' musical ensembles: The Chamber Orchestra under John Vaida on Monday, May 1, 2023; The Civic Band under Dr. Simon's direction, on Tuesday, May 2; and the Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Simon on Wednesday, May 3, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts on the Wilkes Campus. www.wilkes.edu

John Paul Caponigro, acclaimed photographer, & Heather Sincavage, Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University, speaking about the two-part exhibition, "Landscapes Within Landscapes/Process" running through May 13, 2023. The gallery is located at 141 South Main Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre. For more information: www.wilkes.edu/sordoniartgallery and www.johnpaulcaponigro.com/

Jill Lepore, the David Woods Kemper Professor of American History & Affiliate Professor of Law at Harvard University and a staff writer at "The New Yorker". Professor Lepore will deliver the Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities at Wilkes University on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 2 pm in the Darte Center, 239 South River Street in Wilkes-Barre. Admission is free, but registration is strongly suggested: wilkes.edu/rosenn.

Sara Lakatosh is a committee chair member of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital's Gala in the Garden, a fundraising event for pediatric rehabilitation care. She is the Co-owner of Full Circle Training Family Fitness, LLC (FCTfit), providing a positive environment for people of all physical and athletic abilities. Sara resides in Allentown, PA, where she taught for nearly a decade. She graduated from West Chester University and earned her master's in education from Wilkes University.  Chris Lakatosh is a committee chair member of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital's Gala in the Garden. Chris has over 15 years of industry experience delivering high-quality consulting capabilities in private wealth, institutional assets, retirement plans, and insurance portfolios. He is a Principal and Senior Consultant at Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management. Chris is a member of Cornerstone's executive commitee, a voting member of the Investment Policy Committee, and assists the marketing team in business development.  In this episode… How can you support children and families during difficult times due to medical complexities? What can you do as a business owner to contribute to your community? Babies, children, and families have turned to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation for their complex medical needs. Sara and Chris Lakatosh have deep roots in Good Shepherd and are dedicated to bringing the powerful message of how Good Shepherd helps people recover through pediatric research. Through the community-driven fundraiser event, Gala in the Garden, families and incredible stories highlight how rehabilitation can improve lives. In this episode of Cornerstone Unplugged, JP Cavaliere sits down with Sara and Chris Lakatosh, committee chair members of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital's Gala in the Garden, to discuss the unique details of the event. Sara and Chris talk about the positive work at Good Shepherd, providing family support, and supporting through fundraising.

J. Michael Lennon, Professor Emeritus of English at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre and authorized biographer of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Norman Mailer, on January 31, 2023, the 100th anniversary of Mailer's birth. Dr. Lennon spoke about the way the world is marking the occasion and about his new book, "Mailer's Last Days: New & Selected Remembrances of a Life in Literature," issued by Etruscan Press to coincide with the centennial. For more information: www.etruscanpress.org/ and www.jmichaellennon.com/

Heather Sincavage, Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, & Co-curator of the exhibition, "David C. Driskell & Friends: Creativity, Collaboration & Friendship," running through February 26, 2023. There will be a lecture titled, "Harlem Renasissance: Art of Black America" on February 1 at 5:00 pm and a number of events to follow at the Gallery at 141 South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Admission is free. For a complete listing: www.wilkes.edu/ sordoniartgallery

 Meet Lori Chaffers, M.S.W., is the new Executive Director for Outreach – Center for Community Resources. Previously, Lori served as the Program Director of the Office of Social Service Research & Development at Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services. Lori was one of the founding co-chairs for the Lackawanna County System of Care, and served on a number of community coalitions and task forces addressing needs in the areas of housing, substance use/abuse, services for older youth, and others.  Lori also teaches when her schedule allows as an adjunct instructor at the Marywood University the School of Social Work.  Lori has over fifteen years of child welfare experience including working with families in their own homes, working with children in placement, working with transitioning youth, and most recently cross-systems collaboration and evaluating practice. Lori also has five years of experience in community-building and community organizing within low-income and at-risk populations in Camden, New Jersey and believes that building community and concern for our neighbor is key to addressing social issues. Lori is happy to return to non-profit work at Outreach and is excited for the next chapter in the organization's history of moving today's families forward. Margy Durkin graduated from Wilkes University with a BA degree in Psychology. She was hired in 1989 by BBVS, a state agency serving blind and visual impaired individuals. For the next 25 years, she worked as a social worker with children covering eight counties throughout the Commonwealth. Along with her counterpart in Altoona, she developed the BBVS children's program which is currently being utilized throughout the state.  After her early retirement in 2014, she returned to the State to work part time as an annuitant. As an annuitant, she was asked to return to train new staff, develop a handbook, and provide counseling to students attending a summer transition program at Penn State University. After the annuitant positions were dissolved during the pandemic, she was then hired as a Community/ School Liaison for Outreach. Margy is also working part time as social worker for the Hanover Area School district. Margy attributes her initial passion for social work to her parents who were a powerful example of service to others.  She reports being beyond grateful for the daily inspiration and opportunity to have a positive impact on those less fortunate.  In 1995, Margy received an award from The American Council for the Blind for her work with visually impaired children. This past May, eight years after her retirement, she traveled to Harrisburg to be awarded Educator of the Year from the Penn/ Del Chapter of AER(Association and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually impaired Individuals. Margy was the first social worker to receive this award since its inception in 1975.Margy attributes any success she has had to her 12 step program, the loving support of family and friends, and most importantly  divine intervention and guidance.Today we discuss over a dozen new programs Outreach has launched to support parents. Evidence-Based Parent-Child ProgramsOutreach's evidence-based programs focus on promoting the social, emotional, and academic competence of children, working with parents and caregivers to ensure kids are ready to succeed in school and life.Please visit the link belowhttps://outreacSupport the show Stop by our Apple Podcast and drop a Review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/allbetter/id1592297425?see-all=reviewsSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/allbetter

Join guest host Gary Langsdale as he interviews Rachel Kuper, URMIA's new learning specialist. Gary and Rachel talk about her experience as a former Latin teacher at the secondary level, what she is studying in her master's program at Wilkes University, and what she hopes to bring to the table at URMIA. Show Notes  [member log-in required for some content] Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network-Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork-Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join-Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost:-Give the podcast a 5 star rating-Share the podcast - click that button!-Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode!Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

President Biden gave a forceful defense of the F.B.I. during a speech in Pennsylvania on Tuesday and called out allies of former President Donald J. Trump for failing to condemn those who attacked law enforcement during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. During a visit to a key swing state, Mr. Biden took what have been political vulnerabilities for the White House — policing and rising crime — and cast them as strengths ahead of the congressional elections in November. “It's sickening to see the new attacks on the F.B.I.,” Mr. Biden said, referring to some congressional Republicans who have called to “defund” or even “destroy” the F.B.I. over its search of Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago home on Aug. 8. “I'm opposed to defunding the police,” the president added, speaking at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. “I'm also opposed to defunding the F.B.I.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Dawn Stensland Show: On Tuesday, President Joe Biden spoke at Wilkes University at Wilkes-Barre, PA where he discussed his “Safer America Plan” and insisted that the answer to rising crime is not to defund the police, but to "fund the police"—contradicting prior statements made by prominent Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Gretchen Whitmer, and Kamala Harris. During his speech at Wilkes University, President Biden told a bizarre story about helping an elderly woman in Wilmington, Delaware successfully fight gang violence in the area. While attempting to endorse Josh Shapiro and John Fetterman, President Biden confused the two Democrat candidates for one another. Both Shapiro and Fetterman currently lead their opponents, according to polling data. A December 2021 clip of Senate candidate John Fetterman has gone viral. In the video, Fetterman suggests that Black people and poor people are incapable of obtaining photo identification for voting. Daily Wire's Matt Walsh called Fetterman's statement "even worse" than the “bigotry of low expectations.” According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Democrat gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro has disavowed COVID-19 lockdowns and mandates—breaking from his party. Han Solo's prop gun from the original Star Wars film has been sold at auction for $1,057,500. A new, Omicron-specific version of the COVID-19 vaccine is set to be rolled out this September.

This episode may be hard for some to listen to. There is a growing problem with our Juvenile Justice system. In order to understand it, we need to listen to the kids that have lived it. About Donna... Donna Waters is an author, a full-time mother, and a devoted wife. Through her troubled youth, she has realized that her voice matters. She currently has 4 books written including the true story of Kristine Bunch. She spends her free time with her family. You can find all her books on by visiting her https://www.amazon.com/Donna-Waters/e/B00HJECWKG/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1. (Author Page on Amazon) About Justin... Justin Bodnar is a systems administrator with interests in computer security and artificial intelligence. As a minor, Justin spent over seven years in the juvenile justice system in Pennsylvania. After his release, he went on to attend Wilkes University, where he worked on researching artificial intelligence, and acquired his bachelor's of science degree in Computer Science. In his free time, Justin enjoys making and recording music, hiking, and horticulture. Resources... https://whyy.org/articles/pa-judges-kids-for-cash-scheme/ (Pa. judges in kids-for-cash scheme ordered to pay more than $200M (whyy.org)) https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/pa-kids-for-cash-scandal-judges-mark-ciavarella-michael-conahan-20220818.html (The Pennsylvania ‘kids-for-cash' judicial scandal, explained (inquirer.com)) https://www.nytimes.com/1996/12/03/us/a-fatal-fire-a-girl-in-prison-and-a-tangle-of-justice-issues.html (A Fatal Fire, a Girl in Prison, And a Tangle of Justice Issues - The New York Times (nytimes.com)) Credits: Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for https://interrogatingjustice.org/ (Interrogating Justice) and https://howtojustice.org/ (How to Justice) Producer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the https://www.podpage.com/snow-files/ (Snow Files Podcast) Announcer: https://www.imdb.me/the-real-eric-brenner-on-tv (Eric Brenner), actor and voice over artist https://howtojustice.org/ (How to Justice) is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison. https://interrogatingjustice.org/ (Interrogating Justice) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just. https://howtojustice.org/donate/ (Donate:) We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount will help. Soft Ambient, Music by https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=10782 (Alex_MakeMusic) from https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=10782 (Pixabay)

Wondering if you're a good fit for the Geisinger Commonwealth SOM? [Show Summary] Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean of Admissions at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, shares everything that's new in the program, including a revised curriculum and a unique opportunity that allows students to graduate debt free.  Interview with Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean of Admissions at Geisinger Commonwealth SOM [Show Notes] Welcome to the 482nd episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for tuning in. Do you know how to get accepted to medical school? Well, Dr. Suzi Schweikert does, and she shares her knowledge and insight in Accepted's free guide, Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know to Get Accepted. Download your free copy at accepted.com/482download. Today's guest, Dr. Michelle Schmude, has spent her career in higher ed administration and med school admissions. After earning her BA in History and Business, she went on to earn an MBA and then a Doctorate in Education from Wilkes University. Since 1996, she has worked in admissions, first as Dean of Full-Time Admissions at Point Park University, then at Kings College, and since 2015, as Director and then as Associate Dean of Admissions, Enrollment Management and Financial Aid at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. She's also an Associate Professor of Medical Education at Geisinger. Now that you know a little bit about Dr. Schmude, let's find out about Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and its admissions policies.  Can you give us an overview of the Geisinger Commonwealth Med School program focusing on its more distinctive elements? [1:57] Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine offers the MD degree, which is the Doctorate of Medicine, and we are an allopathic medical school. We are located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and we were founded in 2008 as the Commonwealth Medical College, which transformed into Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in 2017. Right now, we enroll 115 students in each medical school class. Our MD curriculum is known as the Total Health Curriculum, and it is divided into three phases. The first phase prepares our students in terms of the principles of medical sciences and practices. The second phase would be our core clinical immersion. And the last phase is our career differentiation and exploration, which prepares students for the transition to residency. Also, highlighted within our MD curriculum and our Total Health curriculum, we have six longitudinal themes, where our students are immersed in Health Equity and Justice, Personal and Professional Development, Health System Citizenship, Primary Care, Community Immersion, and Population Health. These themes are interwoven throughout the four years of our medical school program in both our basic sciences as well as our clinical sciences. Are the themes something that a student chooses to focus on or does everybody cover all six themes through the three stages? [3:44] That's a great question. All of our students participate in the six themes. Additionally, our students participate in active learning sessions. In our medical school curriculum, along with the six themes, we do not have any lectures. So our students prepare ahead of time and they come to class as active participants in their learning experiences. They'll engage in small groups, workshops, reflection, and case-based learning. They also engage in early clinical experiences, and those experiences do have the six themes woven throughout. It sounds like it's very much of a flipped classroom kind of experience. [4:39] It absolutely is a flipped classroom. We assume our students come to class prepared because they are provided with all of the materials ahead of time. They have that knowledge and they are able to engage in these active learning experiences to help further their understanding and application of the course content.

Underrepresented students (while we acknowledge that the term includes a wide swath, for this podcast, we're referring to race and ethnicity) entering predominantly white campuses have not only the rigors of higher education to adjust to, but often, also a cultural shift that can leave them feeling lost and alone. While predominantly white institutions (PWI) try their best to diversify there campuses and admit more underrepresented students, what work is being done to retain and graduate these students? This is where the role of a Diversity Director or Coordinator comes into play. Often these individuals are charged with programming for the wider campus, but also mentoring and creating safe authentic places for these students to have on campus. Throw in recruitment duties, trainings, and assisting with strategic planning and you have a recipe for burnout. In this episode, our host Dan Kimbrough speaks with Erica Acosta, the Director of Diversity Initiatives at Wilkes University. She holds a BA in Spanish, a MS in Organizational Management and a MBA. She's created diversity awareness and programming at two different universities as well as a Diversity and Inclusion Student Conference. We'll discuss the importance and impact of these positions as well as the difficulties faced in wearing so many hats.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Episode 68 features Pankil Chander, new Head Coach at Penn College of Technology. Coach Chander grew up on Long Island and wrestled at Wilkes University. He had coaching stints at Bloomsburg, Gettysburg, and Springfield before taking over at Penn College. Fun conversation as we dive into Penn College, Long Island Wrestling, Wilkes Wrestling and much more. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.

Dr. Matthew Sowcik has been teaching for over 20 years and is currently an Assistant Professor of Leadership Development at the University of Florida. Dr. Sowcik serves as a faculty member for the Challenge 2050 Project, a program aimed at developing human capacity and leadership to meet the challenges of a growing population.Originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA, Dr. Sowcik earned his Bachelor of Arts at Wilkes University, majoring in psychology and business, and his Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Columbia University. He followed that up with his doctorate in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.Matt focuses his research on humility and the creation of organizational leadership programs. He also teaches both undergraduate and graduate-level courses concentrated on interpersonal leadership development, organizational leadership, and advanced leadership theory. Outside of his research and teaching, Sowcik serves as a consultant to The New York Times, where he focuses on the newspaper's educational programming for faculty and students within leadership studies.Matt's Latest BookThe H-Factor - The book covers the importance of humility, why we lack humility in leadership, who needs humility, and how we can develop humility. The H-Factor highlights practical examples, stories, interviews, and 10 years of research on the topic.A Quote From This EpisodeThe H-Factor is, “A proper perspective of oneself, one's relationship with others, and one's connection to something bigger.”Resources Mentioned in This Episode Wabi-Sabi by Beth KemptonDr. Bradly OwensPrinciples for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray DalioAbout 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 for ILA's 24th Global Conference online on October 6 & 7, 2022, and/or onsite in Washington, D.C., October 13-16, 2022. Register for the 24th Global Conference here!My Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are important views to be aware of. Nothing can replace your own research and exploration.Connect with Scott AllenWebsite

Joyce Manalo, founder of Kala Health and Wellness, is a Certified Health Coach who is an advocate for diabetes and mental health awareness. Formerly a Community Health Worker in Dallas, TX, Joyce has an important perspective on health inequities and with the recent Supreme Court's decision related to women's health, some important thoughts on the state of women's health in Texas. Here's her YouTube channel!Bad news! The radio station's mechanism that records all the content failed halfway through the show and I lost the conversation with Chloe, Sari and Aileen about their uteruses, how they've impacted their lives and how the medical establishment has failed them. I wanted to share their backgrounds with you so that you can go out and get their memoirs which go into loads more details from what they shared during our conversation. We talked about how women's stories, now more than ever, are important to ensuring the truth about and support for women's bodies is shared with others.Chloe Caldwell is the author of three books: I'll Tell You in Person, Women, and Legs Get Led Astray. Her essays have been published in The New York Times, Bon Appétit, The Cut, The Strategist, BuzzFeed, NYLON, VICE, Longreads, and many anthologies. Her essay “Hungry Ghost” was listed as Notable in The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017. She lives in Hudson, New York, and teaches creative writing online at Writing Workshops, LitReactor, and the Fine Arts Work Center. Find out more at www.chloesimonne.com. Her latest, The Red Zone is a searching, galvanizing memoir about blood and love: how learning more about her period, PMS, PMDD, and the effects of hormones on moods transformed her relationships—to a new partner, to family, to non-blood kin, and to her own body.Sari Botton is a Gen-X writer and editor living in Kingston, NY. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, and elsewhere. She is a contributing editor at Catapult, and the former Essays Editor for Longreads. She edited the award-winning, bestselling anthologies Goodbye to All That: Writers on Loving and Leaving New York and Never Can Say Goodbye: Writers on Their Unshakable Love for New York. She teaches creative nonfiction at Wilkes University, Catapult, and Bay Path University. She publishes the newsletters Oldster Magazine, Memoir Monday, and Adventures in Journalism.Her new memoir, And You May Find Yourself... is about “finding” yourself later in life—after first getting lost in all the wrong places. As Botton discovers, the wrong places famously include her own self-suppression and misguided efforts to please others (mostly men). In a series of candid, reflective, sometimes humorous essays, Botton describes coming to feminism and self-actualization as an older person, second (and third and fourth) chances—and how maybe it's never too late to find your way...assuming you're lucky enough to live long. Sari was last on the show talking about Oldster Magazine at the end of 2021. In Sari's memoir she has a chapter, "My Hysterectomy, a Love Story," which reflects on her journey to conceive and what she learned when she reach the end.Aileen Weintraub is the author of Knocked Down: A High-Risk Memoir, a laugh-out-loud story about a commitment-phobic Brooklyn girl who, after a whirlwind romance, finds herself living in a rickety farmhouse, pregnant, and faced with five months of doctor-prescribed bed rest because of unusually large fibroids. Publishers Weekly says, “Love, marriage, and a harrowing pregnancy yield a haunting story of survival in this gripping account.” Aileen has written for  the Washington Post, Glamour, Parents, Al Jazeera, Huff Post,NBC, Lit Hub and AARP among others. She is also the author of the middle-grade social justice books, Never Too Young! 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference, which won a Parents Choice Award, and We Got Game! 35 Female Athletes Who Changed the World, A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year. Aileen was recently chosen as Erma Bombeck's Humor Writer of the Month for Knocked Down. Find her on Twitter @aileenweintraub or drop her a note at Aileenweintraub.com Aileen was last on the show in February to talk about her book. In light of the recent Supreme Court decision, I am excited to hear her thoughts about the future of women's health and personal freedom.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radio Kingston.We also heard music from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.orgLeave me a voicemail with your thoughts or a few words about who has what you want and why! 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Dr. Matthew Sowcik has been teaching for over 20 years and is currently an assistant professor of Leadership Development at the University of Florida. Originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA, Dr. Sowcik earned his Bachelor of Arts at Wilkes University, majoring in psychology and business, his Master of Arts is in organizational leadership from Columbia University. He followed that up with his doctorate in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. Dr. Sowcik is also an author of the book "The H Factor", a book focused around humility and why it is the mindset that is critical for leaders to move from good to great. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themindsetpodcast/support

Our guest today is Akira Shimizu who is the associate professor of History at Wilkes University and his focus has been our favorite topic: food. Professor Shimizu recently published an intriguing book titled, “Specialty Food, Market Culture, and Daily Life in Early Modern Japan: Regulating and Deregulating the Market in Edo, 1780–1870”. The book features the very unique period of Japanese history. The Edo era was a more peaceful time than ever thanks to the strong leadership of the shoguns. But because of the strong shoguns, the food supply system was highly regulated and manipulated back then. Professor Shimizu unfolds how the system unfairly worked for small players and how they tried to change it with fascinating examples. In this episode, we will discuss how the shoguns managed to eat the best of the best foods in the market, how privileged merchants enjoyed and suffered their status at the same time, how ordinary citizens bravely challenged the system, lessons we can learn from the Edo period, and much, much more!!!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.

Today's guest is Chris Gulla, a sports lawyer & Founder of ACD Agency! Chris graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and minor in Economics from Wilkes University, where he played college basketball. He got his JD from Rutgers Law, where he spent time working for super agent, Leon Rose, who is now the President of the New York Knicks. During that time he also dove into his coaching career. He coached at Rutgers Camden and then Philadelphia University where he simultaneously started working with a law firm. Fast forward to 2019 and ACD Agency was born! Chris has not only spent nearly a decade becoming an expert litigation attorney, he has helped a countless number of players, clubs and agents with contract settlement agreements. He holds his NBPA, WNBPA and FIBA agent licenses, and they are just getting started! Today we talked about…. college hoops and how many more points he scored than me

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121, Luzerne) has established himself as a passionate and consensus-building voice in the General Assembly, working for the things our neighbors need, like property tax relief, jobs that pay a living wage, appropriate funding for public education, reducing the cost of higher education, access to affordable quality healthcare and more.In 2006, he was first elected to represent the 121st Legislative District which consists of Wilkes-Barre City, Fairview Township, Wilkes-Barre Township, Ashley Borough, Hanover Township and Laurel Run Borough.Pashinski serves as the Democratic chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, a position he has held since 2017. He also currently serves as board member of the Center for Rural PA and the PA Hardwoods Development Council, as well as Chair of both the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Legislative Sportsmen's caucuses. Pashinski also has previously served on the Insurance, State Government, Human Services, Aging, Gaming and Commerce committees.Pashinski is a graduate of Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education and has a master's equivalency. He uses his 38 years of experience as a former music teacher and choral director at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District to push back against irresponsible and drastic state education funding cuts that adversely affect local property taxpayers and threaten the quality of a public education.A tireless fighter for healthcare reform, Pashinski led a task force of regional experts that developed recommendations to improve the healthcare system. He has introduced numerous bills to increase access to medical care, reduce costs to consumers and improve outcomes.Pashinski has organized a package of legislation that has helped provide resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, as well as helped to pass the historic 2019 PA Farm Bill, which included his language supporting Pa Preferred's Homegrown by Heroes program, promoting Pennsylvania veterans who become farmers and producers.Following the devastating floods of 2011, Pashinski spearheaded a legislative package to help homeowners and small businesses recover and protect local jobs. He has been named "Legislator of the Year" by several organizations representing the best interests of Luzerne County residents and the people of Pennsylvania.Prior to joining the General Assembly, Pashinski held several union positions with the Greater Nanticoke Area Education Association, serving as chief spokesperson, vice president and eventually president. In addition to the local offices, he also served as PACE Director and Region Chairman for PSEA on the state level.A staunch supporter of community involvement, he has held leadership roles with the Luzerne County Coordinating Council, Luzerne County Legislative Committee, United Way of Wyoming Valley and serves as the executive director of the Advocacy Fund for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (AF4GRG).A popular local musician, entertainment manager and promoter, Pashinski is widowed and has four children and seven grandchildren.Support Groups for Grandparents: Wilkes Barre YMCA 40 West Northampton Street, Wilkes Barre PA Second Monday of Each MonthFor more info please visit www.af4grg.org For Help Navigating this process please call 1-866-KIN-2111or vist www.kinnconnector.org Support the show