Podcasts

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 127: Lessons From Surviving a Heart Transplant With Author Emma Rothman ’21

Original air date: Dec. 15, 2022 Emma Rothman '21 was 12 years old when she had a heart transplant. It’s easy to understand why Emma
John Boccacino Dec. 15, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 127: Lessons From Surviving a Heart Transplant With Author Emma Rothman ’21

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 126: Training the Next Generation of Inclusive Education Teachers in New York City Through the Bridge to the City Program

Original air date: Dec. 13, 2022 For the last 25 years, the School of Education has offered aspiring inclusive education teachers a unique opportunity to
John Boccacino Dec. 13, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 126: Training the Next Generation of Inclusive Education Teachers in New York City Through the Bridge to the City Program

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 125: Peppie Calvar Discusses Holidays at Hendricks, Spreading the Light of Music Around the World

Original air date: Nov. 22, 2022 For more than a decade, hundreds of talented students in the Setnor School of Music in the College of
John Boccacino Nov. 22, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 125: Peppie Calvar Discusses Holidays at Hendricks, Spreading the Light of Music Around the World

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 124: No One Will Outwork Us: Get to Know New Women’s Ice Hockey Coach Britni Smith

Original air date: Nov. 15, 2022 As she looks to make her mark on the Syracuse University women's ice hockey team, Britni Smith, just the
John Boccacino Nov. 15, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 124: No One Will Outwork Us: Get to Know New Women’s Ice Hockey Coach Britni Smith

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 123: Diane Schenandoah ’11 Shares Indigenous Principles and Practices as Honwadiyenawa’sek (One Who Helps Them) at the Barnes Center

Original air date: Nov. 8, 2022 Diane Schenandoah ’11 joined the staff at Syracuse University last July as Honwadiyenawa’sek—the Haudenosaunee word for “one who helps
John Boccacino Nov. 8, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 123: Diane Schenandoah ’11 Shares Indigenous Principles and Practices as Honwadiyenawa’sek (One Who Helps Them) at the Barnes Center

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 122: How Supporting the United Way Employee Giving Campaign Makes a Difference in Central New York

Original air date: Nov. 2, 2022 The United Way of Central New York has been making a difference by providing residents with access to essential
John Boccacino Nov. 2, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 122: How Supporting the United Way Employee Giving Campaign Makes a Difference in Central New York

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 121: The Power of Holistic Healing and Wellness With Therapist and Entrepreneur Rachel Johnson ’17, G’19

Original air date: Oct. 26, 2022 In her work as a therapist, Rachel Johnson '17, G'19 knew she was making a difference in the lives
John Boccacino Oct. 26, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 121: The Power of Holistic Healing and Wellness With Therapist and Entrepreneur Rachel Johnson ’17, G’19

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 120: The Challenges of Eldercare and Caregiving With Sociologist Mindy Fried ’72, G’75

Original air date: Oct. 14, 2022 Mindy Fried ’72, G’75 is a sociologist, a teacher, an author and the creator, producer and host of "The
John Boccacino Oct. 14, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 120: The Challenges of Eldercare and Caregiving With Sociologist Mindy Fried ’72, G’75

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 119: Mapping Syracuse University’s Academic Future with Gretchen Ritter, Vice Chancellor and Provost, and Jamie Winders, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Original air date: Oct. 10, 2022 The Syracuse University campus community is embarking on an important five-year journey of self-discovery and self-improvement, revamping its Academic
John Boccacino Oct. 10, 2022

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 118: Diabetes Advocate, Author and Podcaster Stacey Simms ’93

Original air date: Oct. 6, 2022 Stacey Simms ’93 is an award-winning podcaster and author who has been sharing stories, advice and news about diabetes
John Boccacino Oct. 6, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 118: Diabetes Advocate, Author and Podcaster Stacey Simms ’93

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 117: Ashia Aubourg ’18: Food Justice Advocate Helps Empower Communities Through Food

Original air date: Sept. 27, 2022 Food was always at the epicenter of Ashia Aubourg's '18 life, and she dreamed of being a chef until
John Boccacino Sept. 27, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 117: Ashia Aubourg ’18: Food Justice Advocate Helps Empower Communities Through Food

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 116: Get to Know Ethan Bair, Syracuse University’s New Rabbi

Original air date: Sept. 22, 2022 As a student at Oberlin College, Ethan Bair experienced such a meaningful connection with Hillel and with his rabbi
John Boccacino Sept. 22, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 116: Get to Know Ethan Bair, Syracuse University’s New Rabbi

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 115: Studying Human Behavior and Turning Policy Into Practice to Address Food Insecurity

Original air date: Sept. 15, 2022 The Office of Community Engagement is hosting Food Insecurity Awareness Week to raise awareness about food insecurity issues on
John Boccacino Sept. 15, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 115: Studying Human Behavior and Turning Policy Into Practice to Address Food Insecurity

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 114: Behind the Curtain with Former WWE Head Writer Brian Gewirtz ’95

Original air date: Sept. 11, 2022 In his new book, "There’s Just One Problem… True Tales from the former, one-time, 7th most powerful person in
John Boccacino Sept. 11, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 114: Behind the Curtain with Former WWE Head Writer Brian Gewirtz ’95

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 113: Get to Know Bakeer Ganesharatnam, New Women’s Volleyball Coach

Original air date: Aug. 30, 2022 For the first time in more than a decade, the Syracuse University women’s volleyball program has a new head
John Boccacino Aug. 30, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 113: Get to Know Bakeer Ganesharatnam, New Women’s Volleyball Coach

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 112: Keeping Campus Safe: Get to Know Chief Craig Stone

Original air date: Aug. 25, 2022 What does it take to keep 21,000-plus students safe on a thriving residential campus located in the heart of
John Boccacino Aug. 25, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 112: Keeping Campus Safe: Get to Know Chief Craig Stone

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 111: Previewing Syracuse Welcome With Carrie Grogan Abbott G’03

Original air date: Aug. 22, 2022 Syracuse University is preparing for more than 4,000 first-year students to arrive on campus this week for Syracuse Welcome,
John Boccacino Aug. 22, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 111: Previewing Syracuse Welcome With Carrie Grogan Abbott G’03

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 110: Room Décor Inspiration With Interior Decorator Amie Freling ’89

Original air date: Aug. 17, 2022 Leaving behind your family and friends and embarking on your Syracuse University journey can feel daunting to both the
John Boccacino Aug. 17, 2022
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 110: Room Décor Inspiration With Interior Decorator Amie Freling ’89