Moravian University Houndcast

S2 E3 - Moravian’s New DPT Program

Learn about the developing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Moravian with Brian Martin, Director of Admissions for Moravian Graduate and Continuing Studies, and Dr. Mary Anne Riopel, Associate Professor and Program Director of the DPT program. 
The team discusses what the DPT program entails, the admissions process and prospective job market for physical therapists, and what they enjoy most about being a part of the Moravian community. 
Learn more about the program here.
Contact Brian Martin, Director of Graduate Admissions, for additional information or inquiries relating to application requirements and materials required for admission.
Contact Dr. Mary Anne Riopel, Associate Professor and Program Director for the DPT program. 

S2 E2 - New Associate Provosts of DEI

Tune in with the Alumni Engagement Team to hear from Dr. Nicholas Creary, Associate Provost of Academic Inclusion and Innovation, and Dr. Daisy Purdy, Associate Provost of Community, Equity & Engagement. Nick and Daisy share a little about their career journeys and what some of their hopes are for Moravian.

S2 E1 - Alumni Engagement Team

Get to know Moravian's Alumni Engagement Team: Amanda Werner Maenza '13, G'17, Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement; Justin DeRenzis, Assistant Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement; and Matt Nesto '16, G'21, Assistant Director of Student & Young Alumni Engagement.
Amanda, Justin, and Matt talk about why they chose Moravian, their experience working in higher education, and what you can find them doing when they're not in the office.

S1 E9 - Stress; with Dr. Katie P. Desiderio

Join the Alumni Engagement team along with our featured faculty guest, Dr. Katie P. Desiderio, to learn how we can all channel supported stress in a positive manner.
Watch our video version here!
Dr. Katie P. Desiderio's Faculty Page

S1 E8 - Coping and COVID-19

Join the Alumni Engagement team along with our featured faculty guests, Dr. Robert Brill and Dr. Aleena Hay from our Psychology department to learn about the mechanisms and psychological/physiological techniques related to coping in the time of COVID-19.
Watch our video version here!
Resources: 
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Psychology Today
The Wellness Society
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mindfulness & Relaxation from University of Michigan
Dr. Robert Brill

S1 E7 - Vespers

Join us and hear from College Chaplain, Reverend Jennika Borger '98, S'01 and Dr. Paula Zerkle, Director of Vocal Music & Professor of Music on the history of a very treasured Moravian hallmark during the holiday season; Vespers.
Reverend Borger and Dr. Zerkle speak to the history and significance of the Moravian Vespers service, as well as, how this year's virtual viewing is a little different. 
Watch our video version here! 

S1 E6 - Greyhound Athletics; with Mary Beth Spirk

Tune in as the Alumni Engagement team is joined by Mary Beth Spirk, Greyhound Athletic Director and Head Women's Basketball Coach. Mary Beth talks about the many challenges that Moravian College Athletics faced during the Spring 2020 season, several key planning approaches for athletic competitions to occur this upcoming athletic year, and what is in store for athletes whose Spring 2020 seasons were cut short due to the COVID pandemic.
Watch our video version here!

S1 E5 - Magazine Stories

Tune into this very special episode of Houndcast to hear from Claire Kowalchik, Moravian's Editor of the Moravian College Magazine. Claire talks about some of the very unique stories she has been able to feature in the magazine over the past 5 years, as well as, gives us a sneak preview of what we can expect for the soon to be released Fall Edition!   
Watch our video version here!