Hello, SRU! Podcast

Hello, SRU!

Hello, SRU!
"Hello, SRU" is the official podcast of Slippery Rock University and part of the WSRU-FM Podcast Network. Hosted and produced by SRU professors Jeremy Lynch and Nick Artman, as well as Justin Zackal from the Office of University Communication and Public Affairs, this podcast features conversations with SRU faculty, staff, students and alumni. "Hello, SRU" is your opportunity to hear stories that make The Rock a caring community of lifelong learners connected with the world.
'Rhyme and Reason' for Diversity
Anthony Jones, SRU’s new chief diversity officer, talks about his career journey, explains the purpose of DEIB programming, and talks about the importance of having a diverse campus community at The Rock.
Jan 30, 2023
42 min
Turnpike Hero
SRU student Sgt. David Duffey recounts his story about rescuing a driver of a crashed tractor tracker on the Pennsylvania Turnpike seconds before the truck exploded.
Nov 28, 2022
34 min
Making the Cut
SRU student and professional bladesmith Eric Finch shares how he won $10,000 as a contestant on the TV show “Forged In Fire.”
Oct 31, 2022
36 min
Horse Show
Courtney Gramlich, ’00, manager of Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, describes the community impact of therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities offered at SRU’s state-of-the-art, on-campus facility.
Sep 26, 2022
30 min
Sales on the Pitch
Dave Wolfe, a 2013 SRU graduate with degrees in sport management and communication, talks about his job as corporate partnership sales manager for the Orlando City SC Major League Soccer club and the network of Rock alumni working in the Sunshine State.
Aug 29, 2022
32 min
Light on Her Feat
Victoria Lightfoot, '10, '14M, shares how she was surprised at her school with a $25,000 check for winning the Milken Educator Award, as well as her journey from doubting college to being among the nation’s top educators.
Jul 26, 2022
32 min
Aye Aye, Captain Contres
Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Kathy Contres, who is a 1977 SRU alumna, talks about her recent trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the first-ever, all-women veterans honor flight. 
Jul 4, 2022
33 min
Up for Debate
Abby Thomas, a senior and president of the Debate Society at SRU, joins us to discuss how debate tournaments work, including the recent NEDA nationals hosted at The Rock. As the winner of the speaker award at nationals, Thomas might debate Jeremy and Nick on today's important issues, such as: Is a hot dog a sandwich?
Jun 13, 2022
35 min
Coyne-Flip Career Decisions
With graduation upon us, Renee Coyne, from SRU’s Center for Career and Academic Progress, shares how SRU helps students design their lives and figure out who they want to be.
May 10, 2022
37 min
Brick-And-Bible Project
SRU history professor and St. Louis native, Melissa Ford, talks about her upcoming book, “A Brick and a Bible,” which is about Black working-class women in the Midwest before the civil rights movement, and she discusses current race issues, regional differences, and a little improv, among other topics.
Apr 25, 2022
35 min
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