MONTCO ON THE MOVE A podcast featuring stories about the Montco Family at Montgomery County Community College!
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079: Joe Godri, Daxtronics Regional Sales Manager, MCCC alumnus
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Joe Godri, a regional sales manager and MCCC alumnus stops by to tell Jared his story. Learn about his time as career which included stints as Director of Athletics for Pennsylvania State University Schuylkill Campus and as Head Baseball Coach at Villanova University. Recorded by Matthew O'brien and Nate Leslie Edited by Matthew O'brien from the Co…
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078: Michael Billetta, Director of Facilities Management
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Continuing our 60th anniversary celebration, Michael Billetta, Director of Facilities Management, who has worked at the College for 40 years, reflects on the changes to the Blue Bell and Pottstown Campuses during his tenure and what projects he’s working on currently. Recorded by Matthew O'brien, Meryl Herring and Jacob Stein Edited by Matthew O'br…
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Stephanie Prazenka, Associate Director of Records and Registration, and Rob Heller, Academic Advisor, join Jared to talk about what steps students should be taking to register and be prepared for their fall semester classes. Recorded by Matthew O'brien, Meryl Herring and Jacob Stein Edited by Matthew O'brien from the College's Sound Recording and M…
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076: The Rev. Charles W. Quann, Senior Pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church
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The Rev. Charles W. Quann, Bethlehem Baptist Church Senior Pastor, celebrates MCCC’s 60th anniversary by talking about his work with the College as a member of the President’s Diversity Council. He also talks shares his personal story and how he became a leader in the Greater Montgomery County community. Recorded by Cat Perry & Matthew O'brien, edi…
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075: Zachary Denmark, Commencement Student Speaker
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Commencement Student Speaker Zachary Denmark, a Biotechnology graduate, talks about his journey overcoming health concerns to complete his associate’s degree. Recorded by Cat Perry & Matthew O'brien, edited by Cat Perry from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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Our 60th anniversary coverage continues as Dr. Jared Brown sits down with Art Professor Patrick Winston to look back on his more than four decades of work teaching at the College. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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073: Georgia Horosky, All-Pennsylvania Academic Team member
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High school Dual Enrollment student Georgia Horosky completed her associate’s degree at just 17 years old. The president of Phi Theta Kappa’s Beta Tau Lambda chapter, and the Rotaract Club, was recently named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien from the College's Sound Recording and Music Tec…
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072: Pat Walsh, 60th anniversary alumna class of 1970
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We’re continuing our 60th anniversary coverage by talking to Pat Walsh, a graduate of the class of 1970, who talks about attending Montgomery County Community College as a student at the first campus in Conshohocken. Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Matthew O'Brien from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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071: Ruby Armor, Project Innova team manager
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Engineering science students on the Project Innova hydrogen fuel-cell urban concept vehicle team placed second in the category in the 2024 Shell Ecomarathon Challenge in Indianapolis. Team manager Ruby Armor will talk about the experience and what’s coming up for next year. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and …
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070: Dr. Steven Baron, Professor of Psychology, and his son psychology lecturer, Michael Baron
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We are continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th Anniversary by chatting with Dr. Steven Baron, Professor of Psychology and his son Michael Baron, Psychology lecturer. The two will reflect on their time as both students and educators. They will offer their thoughts on finding success here at Montco. Recorded by Matt F…
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069: Montco Students, Stephen Voight and Ismil Ward
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Mass Media and Sound Production majors Stephen Voight and Ismil Ward, two student photographers for The Montgazette newspaper, were assigned to take photos of President Biden’s campaign stop at Blue Bell Campus. The two reflect on their experience covering the event and share with us a little bit about their time here at Montco and what they plan t…
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068: Brian Brendlinger, Retired Montco employee
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We’re continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th anniversary by chatting with Brian Brendlinger, the son of the Dr. LeRoy Brendlinger, the College’s first president. He’ll talk about Montco’s early days and how it’s grown and changed over time. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien from the College's So…
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067: Dyana Williams, Presidential Symposium Keynote Speaker
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Dyana Williams, the 2024 Presidential Symposium keynote speaker, talks to Jared about her legendary career in broadcasting, music activism, and celebrity media strategy. Recorded via Zoom and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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066: Dr. Celeste M. Schwartz, Vice President of Pottstown Campus, Information Technology and Institutional Effectiveness
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We’re continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th anniversary by chatting with Dr. Celeste Schwartz, Vice President of Pottstown Campus, Information Technology and Institutional Effectiveness, and an alumna of the Class of 1970. Dr. Schwartz will share her memories of the College’s earliest days as a student and talk ab…
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Kenil Patel, a strategic engineer at Constellation, who works at the Limerick Generating Station, talks about his experience as Pottstown Promise Early College Program student at Montgomery County Community College and how it helped him to prepare for his success later in life. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien from the College'…
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064: Dan and Marie McCartney, 1968 Montco graduates
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We’re kicking off Montgomery County Community College’s 60th anniversary by talking to two of Montco’s very first graduating class members. Dan and Marie McCartney will talk about their experience and reflect on how the College has grown and changed over time. Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technolog…
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063: Dr. Stephanie R. Allen, 2024 Presidential Symposium
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Dr. Stephanie R. Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging, returns to the podcast to talk about what’s in store for the 2024 Presidential Symposium on Diversity running Feb. 13-16, 2024. Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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062: Emma McGrath, Liberal Studies student
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Emma McGrath, a liberal studies major and Student Government Association Senator, talks about her experience in the dual enrollment program, the many activities she’s involved with on campus, and how Montco has helped herself and her family overcome difficult times. Recorded by Donnell Woods and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Record…
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061: Sarah Bagley and Ashaleea Walker, Culinary Arts students and Grumpy’s Hardcarved Sandwich Challenge winners
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Culinary Arts students Sarah Bagley and Ashaleea Walker talk about their recent win in the Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwich challenge with the “Sweet Chick.” Recorded and Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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060: My Ly, Vice President of Student Government Association
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My Ly, Vice President of Student Government Association, talks about her experience as an immigrant from Vietnam, a first-generation college student, a dual enrollment student and her experience at Montco in the Engineering Science program. Recorded and Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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059: Angela Scott Ferencin, Student Support Programs Manager, POWER program
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Angela Scott Ferencin, Student Support Programs Manager, talks about the Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness Program, which offers students in recovery from substance use, trauma disorder or mental health disorders a chance to learn the skills needed to be successful in College and into the workforce. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Jon…
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058: Katie Robbins, Associate Director of Financial Aid for Student Relations
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Katie Robbins, Associate Director of Financial Aid for Student Relations, stops by to talk to Jared about the FAFSA form and the importance of financial aid and scholarships. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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057: Mike Richino and Tiffany Bregovi, Whitpain Community Festival
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Two members of the annual Whitpain Community Festival Planning Committee, Mike Richino and Tiffany Bregovi, talk about this popular community event and its return to Blue Bell Campus Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30! Listen to find out what’s new and exciting this year and all the details you’ll need to know if you decide to come. For full d…
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056: Lori Davidson and Dominic Ciccimaro, Recovery Month
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Lori Davidson, an academic advisor and Assistant Professor of Human Services, and Dominic Ciccimaro, a Recovery Specialist, talk about the services available for students, faculty and staff in recovery at both Blue Bell and Pottstown Campus. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Donnell Woods from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Pro…
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055: Michael Kelly, Music Assistant Professor
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Michael Kelly, Music Assistant Professor, joins Jared to talk about the Femmes of Rock show coming to the theater at the Montco Cultural Center on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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054: Brent Woods, Senior Director of Arts and Culture
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Brent Woods, Senior Director of Arts and Culture, returns to the podcast to talk about the upcoming grand reopening of the Theater on Blue Bell Campus and the start of the Montco Cultural Center. Recorded and edited by Donnell Woods from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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053: Bill Brownlowe, Project Innova Experience
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Engineering Professor Bill Brownlowe talks about Project Innova, the hydrogen fuel cell urban concept vehicle he and his team of students built, and their experience competing the international Shell Eco-Marathon Challenge at the Indianapolis Speedway. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Donnell Woods from the College's Sound Recording and Music Tec…
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052: Jim Fullan, Montco baseball player and adult learner
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At 56, Jim Fullan joined the Mustangs baseball team fulfilling a lifelong dream. Learn more about this Army veteran, retired postal worker and grandfather of nine. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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051: Kelli Corrado, Physics Assistant Professor
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Physics Assistant Professor Kelli Corrado stops by to talk about being named the recipient of the 2023 Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence at Commencement this year. Recorded and edited by Donnell Woods from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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050: Dani Arcos Narvaez, Student Government Association President
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Dani Arcos Narvaez stops by to talk about her recent election as the new Student Government Association president. The Ecuadorian native also talks about her experience as an international student and shares her story of the challenges she’s faced since moving to the United States. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's S…
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049: Michael Bettinger, Director of Government and External Relations
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Michael Bettinger, Director of Government and External Relations stops by to talk about the College’s recent award for Most Engaged Campus for Student Voting and how students can get involved in the legislative process. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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048: Taylor Bellegue, All-Pennsylvania Academic Team member
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Computer Science student and part-time Information Technology employee at Montco Taylor Bellegue talks about being recently named a transfer honoree of the 2023 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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047: Mary Beaver, Director of Enterprise Software Systems
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Director of Enterprise Software Systems Mary Beaver talks about her team in the Information Technology Department’s Tambellini Innovative Technology Team Award. Recorded by Ian Meranus and Tristan Van Ruler Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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046: Linda Teal Mercer and Barbara McCormack, Dental Hygiene service trip to Kenya
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Dental Hygiene Program Assistant Professor Linda Teal Mercer and Lecturer Barbara McCormack will talk about their recent dental hygiene service mission to Kenya to treat children. They’ll talk about the challenges of treating over 400 patients in 6 days and why they continue to go back to help. Recorded and edited Ian Meranus from the College's Sou…
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045: Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez, President of Montgomery County Community College
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April is Community College Month, and we’ve invited Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez back to the podcast to talk about the value of a community college education for students and the economy, plus we’ll find out more about what’s going on at Montco. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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044: Yamilet Reyes, Program Coordinator of Equity, Diversity and Belonging
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Yamilet Reyes, program coordinator of Equity, Diversity and Belonging talks about some of the programs and events she’s worked on at the College this year, what’s to come and what she’s learned in the process. Recorded by Scout Woodhouse, Quinn Szente and Ian Meranus Edited by Evan Healey from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Prog…
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043: Griffin Whalen, Tourism and Hospitality Management Major
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Griffin Whalen, a Tourism and Hospitality Management major, just returned from a once in a lifetime trip to Morocco. He’s also the current Student Government Association secretary and credits his time at Montco for his success. Recorded by Ian Meranus and Jonah Fusco Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Prog…
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042: Patty Abdalla, Director of Academic Support
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Patty Abdalla, Director of Academic Support, talks about the tutoring resources available for students on campus and online. The tutoring services just received the distinguished College Reading & Learning Association certificate for the work the program is doing. Recorded by Ian Meranus and Jonah Fusco Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Soun…
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041: Quinn Szente, Sound Recording and Music Technology alumnus
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Quinn Szente, an alumnus of the Sound Recording and Music Technology program, talks about how his time as a student at Montco prepared him for the rigorous music production program at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Recorded by Evan Healey Edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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040: Dr. Stephanie Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging
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Dr. Stephanie Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging, stops by to tell us her story and to promote the upcoming Presidential Symposium on Diversity. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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039: Amy Auwaerter, Director of Operations for Pottstown Campus
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Amy Auwaerter, Director of Operations for Pottstown Campus, stops by to talk about the exciting developments taking place there including the new Wellness Center and the grand reopening of South Hall. Recorded by Madison Devlin Edited by Matt Williams from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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038: Carolyn Mauras, Starting life over after reaching rock bottom
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Human Service major Carolyn Mauras joins the podcast to talk about going back to school at 60 years old. After her marriage ended, she lost her job and was left homeless. Yet, she found a way to pick up the pieces and start over. Now she’s almost finished her associate’s degree. Recorded by Madison Devlin Edited by James Joseph from the College's S…
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037: Joe Holman, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
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Joe Holman, a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy earned a scholarship to study at Montgomery County Community College. Follow his journey and learn what it takes to be successful. Recorded by Evan Healey Edited by James Joseph from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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036: Kyle Longacre, Dean of Workforce and Economic Development MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program
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In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Kyle Longacre, Dean of Workforce and Economic Development, talks about the MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program here at the College. Recorded by Evan Healey Edited by Matt Williams from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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035: Jeff Asch, Faculty Member and Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
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Mass Media and Production Senior Lecturer Jeff Asch talks about his recent induction into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and reflects on a 45 year career in broadcasting. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Scout Wookhouse from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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034: Stephano Saldutti, Montco alumnus finds success in filmmaking
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Stephano Saldutti, a 2019 graduate, comes back to talk about his career in filmmaking and how his time in the Sound Recording and Music Technology program opened the door for him to bigger jobs in the sound recording industry. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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Brent Woods, Senior Director of Arts and Culture, gives a preview of the 2022-23 Lively Arts Series performances. Plus we’ll learn more about the incoming Science Center Theater. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College
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032: Kurt Baker and Patrick Foley, Whitpain Community Festival
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Two members of the annual Whitpain Community Festival Planning Committee, Kurt Baker and Patrick Foley, talk about this popular community event and its return to Blue Bell Campus Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24! Listen to find out what’s new and exciting this year and all the details you’ll need to know if you decide to come. For fu…
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031: Kyle Edmonds and Ayanna Marville, Culinary Arts students and Grumpy’s Sandwich Competition winners.
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Culinary Arts Institute students Kyle Edmonds and Ayanna Marville talk about their exciting win in the Sandwich Challenge, hosted by Grumpy’s Hand Carved Sandwiches in Pottstown as part of Montco’s Pottstown Campus 25th Anniversary Celebration. Recorded by Ethan Todd Edited by Derek Mancke from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Pro…
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030: Garvey Lundy, Sociology Associate Professor and Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador
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Sociology Associate Professor Garvey Lundy joins Molly and Jared to talk about being named a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador. He also describes his time as a Fulbright Scholar teaching in the Central African country of Cameroon. Recorded by Ethan Todd Edited by Derek Mancke from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…
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