2021 Archived Podcasts
December 6, 2021 Podcast
Patty Janes, professor in Hospitality and Tourism Management, alks about the inception of Michigan Cares for Tourism and all it's accomplished throughout Michigan and what's ahead for 2022.
November 1, 2021 Podcast
Williamson (Billy) Wallace, director of the GVSU Police Academy, explains the new pilot program, a hybrid model of instruction on mediation and restorative practices, within the GVSU Police Academy.
October 5, 2021 Podcast
Clarice Thomas, MEd '10, shares her GVSU journey and how it has prepared her for her current role as Director of Shut It Down and Assistant Professor of African American Studies at SLU.
September 7, 2021 Podcast
Lea Sevigny, MEd '01, shares her passion for teaching her middle school students and helping them connect to their community and the world around them using place-based learning.
August 2, 2021 Podcast
Dean Sherril Soman, dean of the College of Education and Community Innovation, discusses the newly merged college, developing opportunities, and how education and community innovation are connected.
July 6, 2021 Podcast
Samantha Struppa, MSW '18, explains how her degree has enabled her to reach her career goal and her passion for helping children.
June 14, 2021 Podcast
Sgt. Joy Matthews, CJ '06 & '11, shares how her calling to serve led her to become the Community Relations Liaison with the Kent County Sherrif's Office.
May 3, 2021 Podcast
Zachary Kadish, CJ '07, tells how his diverse education at GVSU prepared him for his duties as a U.S. Marshal.
April 12, 2021 Podcast
Alexis Reame, HTM '10, credits the skills she's learned in the Hospitality & Tourism Management program, along with her passion for community service, to where she is today.
March 1, 2021 Podcast
Julius Suchy, MPA '08, listen why he chose public service as his career choice and why giving back is so important to him.
February 8, 2021 Podcast
Lauren Delatorre-Osborne, LS '14, explains how her degree in legal studies was able to launch her career into aspects of law she didn't think possible. Her advice to students - network!
January 11, 2021 Podcast
Tracie Coffman, MSW '06, offers advice to those pursuing a social work degree and shares how her degree has impacted her career journey.