Moravian University Houndcast

In this special Winter Holiday episode of Houndcast, Rev. Dr. Glen Stoudt ’73, S ’77 spoke to Carol, Owen, and Lexi about his Spiritual Direction ministry in Ottawa, ON, Canada. In this role, Glen accompanies individuals as they navigate their spirituality and practice a life of goodness.

Please visit the links below to learn more about topics discussed in the episode! 

Rev. Dr. Stoudt - Talking Joy Podcast

Moravian Theological Seminary - Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction

Nicoletta Capasso ’22, MPH, joined Carol, Owen, and Lexi to talk about her work at the Bethlehem Health Bureau (BHB). As a Community Health Specialist for BHB, Nicoletta is a coordinator for the city's Overdose Fatality Review and Childhood Fatality Review. These reviews help Bethlehem address gaps in both local and national healthcare systems. She also facilitates Next of Kin collaborations, which provide resources and support to those who lost family members to an overdose. 

On Season 11 of Houndcast, Carol Bassie, Owen Levan-Uhler, and Lexi Jordan interview civically engaged Moravian alumni. We're proud of all our alumni who are dedicated to bettering the lives of marginalized people throughout the Lehigh Valley. Please visit the relevant links below to learn more about topics discussed in the episode!

Bethlehem Health Bureau

Better Blocks for Bethlehem

Project 40 in 10

Project Lifesaver

In this episode, Gary Marsh ’74, S’83, Dennis Jones ’73, and John Diacogiannis ’71, talked about their volunteering at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering (BES). As fraternity brothers from Moravian's former chapter of Beta Lamda Chi (BΛΧ), they organize their fellow brothers in helping BES serve unhoused individuals in the Northampton County area. 

Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering

Lehigh Conference of Churches

In the second part of their two-episode conversation, Mike Hosfeld ’82 and Kristin Eicholtz talked about increasing opportunities for their students to help each other learn. 

Mercy School for Special Learning

Moravian News: Mike Hosfeld ’82

Laurie Riley ’82 Center for Career Success

Tails of Valor

In Part 1 of their two-episode conversation, Mike Hosfeld ’82 and Kristin Eicholtz shared how they found careers in empowering students. Mike is a Job Works Coordinator and Job Coach at the Mercy School for Special Learning, the Lehigh Valley's only private, nonresidential school for children and young adults with disabilities. Kristin Eicholtz is the Dean of the Center for Career Success at Moravian. Together, the two have fostered a wonderful relationship to expand opportunities for students at both Mercy and Moravian. 

Mercy School for Special Learning

Mike Hosfeld, Moravian University News

Laurie Riley ’82 Center for Career Success

Tails of Valor

Houndcast recognizes LGBTQ+ History Month with Gabby Hochfeld ’19. After studying Political Science and Gender and Sexuality, as well as being involved in campus organizations like SPECTRUM, Gabby became civically engaged with Queer & Trans Lehigh Valley Mutual Aid Network (QTLV). That community involvement led her to her positions as both the Assistant Director for Intercultural Development and Coordinator of Gender and Sexuality Programs at Lafayette College.

QTLV LinkTree

Intercultural Development at Lafayette

Gender Sexuality Program at Lafayette

In this episode, Raymond Santiago ’12 spoke with us about the Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley (HCLV). With Hispanic Heritage Month in full-swing, he emphasized how you can't discuss the history of Bethlehem without the legacy of our Hispanic and Latino communities. 

Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley

Nuestro Futuro Scholarship Application

This season our guests will help you tackle the challenges of adulthood with confidence. We will cover the financial basics, like understanding taxes, creating a budget, planning for retirement, and building your savings. But we don’t stop there—join us as we also explore how to rent your first apartment, prioritize health and wellness, and even handle legal responsibilities like jury duty. With expert advice and practical tips, this season will be your go-to guide for mastering the essentials of adult life. In this episode, Dylan and Owen '26 sat down with Ryan Drury '19 to talk about health and fitness, as well as entrepreneurship and finding a community in business. Ryan is the founder and owner of Made of Muscle Training, an in-home or on-site training program.

Links:

Made of Muscle

Isagenix

On this episode, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 met with John C. Mikovits, PhD, RN ’08, G’15. John is 2025's Benigna Education Award recipient for his anti-discriminatory healthcare education at Moravian, and for developing LGBTQ+-specific educational materials for the National League for Nursing. 

We spoke with Jon P. Otis ’79, recipient of the 2025 Comenius Alumni Award. He talked about his English and Journalism major at Moravian, and how he found his passion and career in Interior Design and Architectural Studies. He shared his experiences teaching at Pratt Institute and his current research into sound-based therapy.

Shining Lights 2025