Moravian University Houndcast

A podcast for Moravian University alumni and community to learn from fellow Hounds, faculty, and staff.
A podcast for Moravian University alumni and community to learn from fellow Hounds, faculty, and staff.
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Episodes
Episodes



Oct 15, 2023
Oct 15, 2023
10 min
On this episode of Houndcast, Dylan Star sat down with Grace Gilbert ’21. They talked about Grace's experience being a Fullbright scholar and working in Mexico and her current job working in business immigration law. They also talked about engaging in creative outlets like pottery, and keeping a positive mindset as students navigate college and choose careers. As always, we hope you enjoy this episode, and thank you for listening!



Sep 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2023
11 min
Kurt Poling ’89, P’17, P’20, and Leadership Gift Officer Julie Kulp Ditchcreek, joined Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 in the Zinzencko media center to talk about the Lighting the Way Campaign. Kurt gave insight as to how Moravian students, athletes, and alumni will be able to take advantage of the new HUB once it's complete. He reminisced on his own experiences at Moravian as an athlete, a volunteer, and a parent to multiple Hounds.
Look below for links to topics discussed in the episode! https://www.moravian.edu/campaign
https://moraviansports.com/landing/index
https://www.moravian.edu/alumni/events
https://www.moravian.edu/giving/opportunities/athletics



Sep 14, 2023
Sep 14, 2023
10 min
For the first episode of Season 7, Dylan Star, Matt Nesto ’16, G'21, G'22, and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 welcomed Janelle Pyar ’21, G’23 to the Zinczenko Media Center in Reeves Library to chat with us about 2023’s Coffee and Connections event. We also talked about how Janelle came to Moravian, the importance and power of networking on campus, middle names, and our love for Cillian Murphy. We hope you enjoyed this episode!
Please see the links below for more information discussed in this episode.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Register for Coffee & Connections



Sep 6, 2023
S7 - Welcome back!
Sep 6, 2023
Sep 6, 2023
2 min
On this mini episode of Houndcast, we feature season 6 guest, Grace Young ’23. Episode 1 of season 7 will air on September 15.



Apr 30, 2023
S6 E6 - 2023 Shining Lights Alumni Fellows
Apr 30, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
38 min
For the final episode of season 6, we interview our 3 Shining Lights Alumni Fellows, Sophia Rivera ’24, Sophia Shinvold ’24, and Grace Young ’23. They are contributing to the Moravian community in so many ways. We hope you enjoy this episode.
This season we featured our Shining Lights recipients. We are proud of the Moravian community for everything they accomplish. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Awards, to be held in the Spring of 2024. All 2024 nominations must be completed by August 31, 2023.
Nomination link
Shining Lights 2023 Photos
Shining Lights Information



Apr 14, 2023
S6 E5 - Alumni Story: June Slawinski Youngs ’79
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
28 min
On this episode, Dylan Star, Assistant Director of Engagement Events, zoomed into a conversation with June Slawinski Youngs ’79, recipient of the Comenius Award for this year’s Shining Lights ceremony. They discuss her time on campus as a Moravian student and also talk about her various careers in supply chain logistics.



Mar 31, 2023
S6 E4 - Alumni Story: Elizabeth Sgambelluri ’13
Mar 31, 2023
Mar 31, 2023
29 min
On this episode Houndcast, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ‘26 sit down with Lizzy Sgambelluri ‘13 to talk about her experiences (and lack of sleep) while attending Moravian, and her journey through grad school, studying abroad and working as a professor. Lizzy’s love for medicine, animals, and music is overflowing in this episode.
Lizzy’s SoundCloud
Lizzy’s Instagram
Shining Lights Information



Mar 14, 2023
Mar 14, 2023
19 min
On this episode of Houndcast, Dylan talks to Sharon Zondag P‘13, Executive Director of the Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation. The Helen & R.K. Laros foundation is receiving the Shining Star Community Partnership Award, which will be presented at the Shining Lights awards ceremony on Friday, April 21. Sharon shares a short history of the Foundation and its ties with Moravian University, as well as some of the Foundation’s recent endeavors. We hope you enjoy this episode of Houndcast!
Helen & R.K. Laros Foundation
The R.K. Laros History Book - Order Here!
Upcoming Alumni Events


