Moravian University Houndcast

Tune in with the Alumni Engagement Team to hear from Dr. Nicholas Creary, Associate Provost of Academic Inclusion and Innovation, and Dr. Daisy Purdy, Associate Provost of Community, Equity & Engagement. Nick and Daisy share a little about their career journeys and what some of their hopes are for Moravian.

Get to know Moravian's Alumni Engagement Team: Amanda Werner Maenza '13, G'17, Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement; Justin DeRenzis, Assistant Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement; and Matt Nesto '16, G'21, Assistant Director of Student & Young Alumni Engagement.

Amanda, Justin, and Matt talk about why they chose Moravian, their experience working in higher education, and what you can find them doing when they're not in the office.

Join the Alumni Engagement team along with our featured faculty guest, Dr. Katie P. Desiderio, to learn how we can all channel supported stress in a positive manner.

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Dr. Katie P. Desiderio's Faculty Page

Join the Alumni Engagement team along with our featured faculty guests, Dr. Robert Brill and Dr. Aleena Hay from our Psychology department to learn about the mechanisms and psychological/physiological techniques related to coping in the time of COVID-19.

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Resources: 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

Psychology Today

The Wellness Society

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mindfulness & Relaxation from University of Michigan

Dr. Robert Brill

Join us and hear from College Chaplain, Reverend Jennika Borger '98, S'01 and Dr. Paula Zerkle, Director of Vocal Music & Professor of Music on the history of a very treasured Moravian hallmark during the holiday season; Vespers.

Reverend Borger and Dr. Zerkle speak to the history and significance of the Moravian Vespers service, as well as, how this year's virtual viewing is a little different. 

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Tune in as the Alumni Engagement team is joined by Mary Beth Spirk, Greyhound Athletic Director and Head Women's Basketball Coach. Mary Beth talks about the many challenges that Moravian College Athletics faced during the Spring 2020 season, several key planning approaches for athletic competitions to occur this upcoming athletic year, and what is in store for athletes whose Spring 2020 seasons were cut short due to the COVID pandemic.

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Tune into this very special episode of Houndcast to hear from Claire Kowalchik, Moravian's Editor of the Moravian College Magazine. Claire talks about some of the very unique stories she has been able to feature in the magazine over the past 5 years, as well as, gives us a sneak preview of what we can expect for the soon to be released Fall Edition!   

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Tune into this episode of Houndcast to meet the MC Alumni Association Executive Committee: George Wacker '03, President;  Angela DelGrosso '14, President Elect; Katelyn Remp Fox '14, Treasurer; and Jennifer Jimenez '14, Secretary

George, Angie, Katelyn, and Jennifer share their experience of being a part of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, what programs and events the Association sponsors, and how YOU can become involved.

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Although saddened we are not able to celebrate Homecoming in person with all of you, please enjoy this special edition Houndcast, featuring Cindy Lewis-Hart '75. This year would have been Cindy's 45th year reunion celebration. In this episode, Cindy discusses what life has been like post-Moravian. She also speaks to her involvement and connection as an alumna to her alma mater and what she misses most about being a Greyhound on campus.

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Although saddened we are not able to celebrate Homecoming in person with all of you, please enjoy this special edition Houndcast, featuring Megan Davis '15. This year would have been Megan's 5th year reunion celebration. In this episode, Megan discusses what life has been like post-Moravian. She also speaks to her involvement and connection as an alumna to her alma mater, and what she misses most about being a Greyhound on campus.