Joined in studio with me is Trevor Skene, Patent Hacks CEO & Co-Founder, as well as a Wilkes Alumni and Allan P. Kirby Center mentor. In this episode, we dive into Trevor's background and experience in the patent industry, as well as his role as an entrepreneur and founder of Patent Hacks.

For more information or if you are interested in Patent Hacks:

Website: https://www.patenthacks.com/

Trevor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-skene/

Zebra Communications is Wilkes University's very own student-run pr firm on campus! Run out of the Communication Studies department and housed in Karambelas Media and Communication Center, Zebra allows student the hands-on experiential learning of working with local clients, both for profit and non-profit. Zebra also run The Medium, the COM department newsletter!

For more information, check out @zebracomm on social media and visit https://zebracomm.org/ !

Advisor: Dr. Kalen Churcher

Executive Director: Lindsey Scorey

Assistant Director: Caroline Nolen

Medium Editor: Danielle Morris

Dance Marathon Executive Director: Wren Haze

Today I am in studio with WUPB - Wilkes University's very own Programming Board!

In the hot seats are President, Kae Hughes, Analytical Chair, Nicole Middleton, and Social Media Chair, Jess Kunkle. We discuss everything from the variety of events offered by WUPB to what their positions entail.

For more information or to join, you can contact the girls here:

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Advisor/Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

Enjoy and #KeepItLocked!

In the studio with me this week are members of Wilkes University's very own Student Government! Student Body President, Megan Makovsky, Executive Vice President, Danielle Morris, Exec. Parliamentarian, Carter Henritzy, and Senior Class President, Billy Doron, all join me to talk SG involvement.

If you are interested in SG or have any questions, you can contact Megan, Danielle, Carter, or Billy at:

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

And don't forget to attend Homecoming 2022, with the dance being DJ'd by WCLH's very own Chris Gowarty!

In this episode I am joined in studio with Bonner Leaders, Emily Blaine and Brenda Arias, as well as the Bonner Leaders Program Coordinator, Catie Becker! We talk all about how to get involved as a Bonner Leader, their best takeaways, and what they are excited to see in the program for years to come.

If you are interested in becoming a Bonner Leader or want more information from Catie, Brenda, or Emily, you can email them at: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]!

Today in the studio we have local news legend, Andy Mehalshick! (from PAhomepage) Andy is the lead member of the Eyewitness News Investigative Team. He started his broadcast journalism career in 1979 at Wilkes University where he received a scholarship to run the college radio station. He began reporting at the Hazleton Area Radio Station in 1982 working his way up to News Director – at the same time he reported for an area newspaper. He was hired by WBRE in 1985 and has performed duties in virtually all the positions in the Newsroom including: Anchor, Producer, Assignment Desk as well as Investigative Reporting.

I was so honored to get to speak with Andy on everything from his career experiences to his time as an undergrad at Wilkes! We even got to see him live in action as he ran to cover a news story post recording. Check out his work and enjoy the podcast. :)

In the studio with me today are Resident Assistants (among many other activities) Megan Makovsky, Ryan Stewart, and Jake Hubbard! They all have unique histories among many different halls, so having them share their experiences shows just how influential and unique programs on campus can be. We talk everything from recruitment and training to best resident experiences to the upcoming and infamous Battle of the Halls on April 24th! If you are interested in becoming an RA, you can find more information here: https://www.wilkes.edu/campus-life/campus-housing/ra-selection-process.aspx

Feel free to reach out to Megan, Ryan, or Jake with any questions, they are all open to helping students grow and learn! Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to Keep it Locked. :)

In the studio with me today are my very own co-workers of the Allan P. Kirby Center! Sara Ross, fellow Scholar of Communication, Tatiana Mancera and Nick Godfrey, Scholars of Marketing, and Breanna Yashkus, Graduate Assistant of the Center. We explain the mission and operations of the Center, as well as talk about our positions and how to achieve an internship or scholar position. If you are interested in working with the APKC, contact Chuck Pierce ([email protected]) or Jerry Ephault ([email protected]) or contact any of us for more info!

And checkout more at our website here: https://www.apkcfee.com

Follow our Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn: @theallanpkirbycenter / The Allan P. Kirby Center

Welcome to the third and final podcast episode for WCLH's Women's History Month series!

In the studio with me this week are Dr. Jennifer Thomas, Associate Professor of Psychology & Women's and Gender Studies Director, and Dr. Mia Briceño, Associate Professor of Communication Studies & Women's and Gender Studies. We talk more about the WGS minor/program, it's history, importance, and so much more. Students interested in the conversations and topics we discussed are welcome and encouraged to declare the minor.

Also, this year's WGS Conference, "Gender, Race, and Religion" will be held April 4th and 5th at Wilkes University. For more information to attend the Keynote or panels/sessions visit: https://www.wilkes.edu/wgs