Coffee With Craig

A conversation with Krista Wilkinson, professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Krista studies early communication and language in learners with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You’ll hear about Krista’s journey to HHD, her current work in the College, and her For Good Troupe, which is a local theatre group that contains individuals with Down syndrome as well as community peers without disabilities, and which stages semi-annual productions of musical theatre.

 

Theme music:

Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com

Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

A conversation with Joe Hughes, president of the HHD Alumni Society. Joe is a graduate of the college’s Professional Golf Management program and general manager of Penn State’s Golf Courses. You'll hear about Joe’s journey to Penn State as a student, his career as a PGA golf professional, and his new volunteer leadership role in the college. Learn about the HHD Alumni Society and how our alumni can get involved.

 

Theme music:

Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com

Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

A conversation with Charlene Morett-Curtiss, head coach of Penn State women’s field hockey.  Hear about Char’s time at Penn State as a student and former instructor in the Department of Kinesiology, field hockey athlete, her journey to the Olympics, her influences from her large family, and her long-time coaching career with Penn State.

 

Theme music:

Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com

Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

Craig is joined by Joyce Hopson-King, assistant dean for diversity and inclusion in the college. Hear about Joyce’s journey including her work at Penn State and within HHD; how her office engages students, faculty, and alumni; and her thoughts about the ongoing quest for racial and social justice.

 

Theme music:

Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com

Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

A conversation with one of Kinesiology’s newest instructors, George Daniel. George directs Penn State’s unique Fly-Fishing Program – the oldest of its kind in the country. Hear about George’s  journey to the realm of professional fly fisherman, world-ranked competitor, and author; his relationship with one of the sport’s icons, Joe Humphreys; and his plans for sharing his passion for fly fishing with Penn State students.

 

Theme music:

Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com

Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

A conversation with one of HHD's most popular professors, Molly Countermine. She's a professor, a mother, and a musician. And she has some deep family connections with the department - her mother was the beloved Sherry Corneal, associate professor in Human Development and Family Studies, who passed away in May of 2019. Hear about Molly's personal and career journey, what it's like to be one of the most recognized faces in out College community, and how she's handling social distancing.

 

Theme music:

Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com

Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

A discussion with one of the Department of Kinesiology’s most popular professors, Lori Gravish Hurtack. She's an assistant teaching professor, the Kinesiology Internship Coordinator, and the Kinesiology Alumni Relations Coordinator. Lori is fantastic at keeping the department’s alumni connected to her, to each other, and to the department. Hear about Lori's personal and career journey, how she manages her different roles within Kinesiology, and how she's handling the new rules of social distancing.

 

Theme music:

Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com

Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM