The Power of Small Podcast
The Power of Small Podcast brings the Rosemont College community closer to those individuals who impact the College every day. We discuss important topics that alumni, students, faculty, and friends of the College will find intriguing. Hosted by President Jayson Boyers and Director of Alumni Relations Joe Darrah, conversation topics include education and academia, religion and faith, healthcare, and social issues. New episodes can be expected every 2 weeks during the academic year.
Episodes
October 20, 2021 • 44 mins
Built in 1937, the “T” served as Rosemont College’s first student center. Great friendships and good times began there - the place to be on campus to escape the routines of college life, and to meet with the “boys of fall” in the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s.
But as the College evolved, so too did the need for the white cottage. The "T" was closed in 1965 when a new “T” was built, and converted into a mail room and bookstore. As time ...
But as the College evolved, so too did the need for the white cottage. The "T" was closed in 1965 when a new “T” was built, and converted into a mail room and bookstore. As time ...
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October 6, 2021 • 31 mins
Rosemont College’s Centennial Year is upon us. Beginning in September 2021 and ending in June 2022, the College will mark its 100th Anniversary with a celebration befitting this milestone.
Pat Ciarrocchi ’74 and Dianne Rotwitt ’98 discuss their work as the College’s Centennial co-chairs and the events and projects being scheduled for the College’s alumni, students, faculty, staff, trustees, former trustees, and friends for the Cen...
Pat Ciarrocchi ’74 and Dianne Rotwitt ’98 discuss their work as the College’s Centennial co-chairs and the events and projects being scheduled for the College’s alumni, students, faculty, staff, trustees, former trustees, and friends for the Cen...
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April 17, 2021 • 26 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The first Hispanic American bishop of Philadelphia, His Excellency discusses the concepts of diversity and belonging as they relate to his mission for the archdiocese and about his return to the city of Philadelphia, where he has established many deep roots as a priest, educator, and parishioner.
His Excellency also shares his impr...
His Excellency also shares his impr...
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April 1, 2021 • 35 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Erin Hennicke, an alumna from the Class of 1992. Erin shares stories about her career as a film and TV director at Franklin & Siegal Associates, the largest literary scouting agency in New York City, and her background in working with authors, agents, and Hollywood elite, including Stephen King and Barbra Streisand, to turn books into film. One of her recent adaptation projects involves Statio...
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March 25, 2021 • 22 mins
Jayson Boyers takes a look back at the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the Rosemont College community over the past year and examines what the near future may look like at the College as the pandemic eases.
This episode is a pre-recorded address given during a recent alumni virtual event and includes a brief Q&A between President Boyers and alums as well as a preview of The Power of Small documentary created and pro...
This episode is a pre-recorded address given during a recent alumni virtual event and includes a brief Q&A between President Boyers and alums as well as a preview of The Power of Small documentary created and pro...
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March 15, 2021 • 29 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Jessica Burns, Rosemont's Director of Leadership & Engagement, about the incidence of food insecurity on campus, the origins of the College's food pantry, and how she and campus colleagues are working to help students in need.
We also learn more about how alumni and other community members can contribute to the cause and the overall role that the department of Student Affairs plays in the dail...
We also learn more about how alumni and other community members can contribute to the cause and the overall role that the department of Student Affairs plays in the dail...
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March 8, 2021 • 29 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Joe Pavlow, Rosemont's director of athletics, about the upcoming return of collegiate athletics and how our Ravens have begun preparing for the spring season.
We speak with Joe about how his department and staff have helped their students to navigate this time of shutdown and the challenges that the pandemic has brought to athletics, from recruitment of prospective students to the ongoing phys...
We speak with Joe about how his department and staff have helped their students to navigate this time of shutdown and the challenges that the pandemic has brought to athletics, from recruitment of prospective students to the ongoing phys...
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February 22, 2021 • 26 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Meghan Haley, the College's Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, about the process of recruiting and enrolling the "ideal" student to Rosemont and how the Power of Small brand may evolve.
We discuss how recruitment and enrollment efforts have shifted due to the pandemic, why certain approaches should never revert back to "normal," and how Meghan sees the mission and values of Rosemont b...
We discuss how recruitment and enrollment efforts have shifted due to the pandemic, why certain approaches should never revert back to "normal," and how Meghan sees the mission and values of Rosemont b...
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February 15, 2021 • 26 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Raveen James ’08, the founder of Beautiful Blessings, a fashion doll company that seeks to empower young girls through toys that emphasize positive and uplifting messages.
We learn about what inspired Raveen to create the doll line, the impact that she hopes to have on young girls as they grow up, and how Rosemont College has played a role in driving her faith and vision for this unique busines...
We learn about what inspired Raveen to create the doll line, the impact that she hopes to have on young girls as they grow up, and how Rosemont College has played a role in driving her faith and vision for this unique busines...
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February 8, 2021 • 30 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Peggy Natiello '52, an alumna best known for her work as a person-centered psychotherapist who works with groups that are often in intense conflict and for her collaborations with the late Carl Rogers, one of the most influential American psychologists.
We speak with Peggy about the concerns she has today regarding a deep divide that is impacting this country, how invasive technology and the p...
We speak with Peggy about the concerns she has today regarding a deep divide that is impacting this country, how invasive technology and the p...
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February 1, 2021 • 24 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Barbara Lally '13, an alumna who has become a prominent advocate for others like her who live with trichotillomania, a rare and incurable body-focused repetitive disorder that causes people to pull out their own hair.
We speak with Barbara about what led to her diagnosis as a 10-year-old girl and how her experiences throughout childhood and adulthood have guided her journey to self-acceptance a...
We speak with Barbara about what led to her diagnosis as a 10-year-old girl and how her experiences throughout childhood and adulthood have guided her journey to self-acceptance a...
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January 25, 2021 • 23 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Gabe Rizzo '21, a Rosemont College senior who has already accepted his first post-undergraduate full-time job at PNC Bank in Philadelphia.
We discuss how Gabe's connections at Rosemont have led him to this exciting opportunity at PNC, where he will work as an analyst in the company's Capital Markets Program, and how his previous internships have also provided him with great experiences for a c...
We discuss how Gabe's connections at Rosemont have led him to this exciting opportunity at PNC, where he will work as an analyst in the company's Capital Markets Program, and how his previous internships have also provided him with great experiences for a c...
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January 18, 2021 • 28 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah interview Dr. Jonathan Stallkamp, Interim Chief Medical Officer at Main Line Health, about the impact that COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to have as we move into a post-pandemic reality.
Insight is shared on the clinical composition of today's vaccines, the expected arrival of mass vaccinations to our region, and the outlook on protocol and behaviors as the vaccine continues to be administered.
Insight is shared on the clinical composition of today's vaccines, the expected arrival of mass vaccinations to our region, and the outlook on protocol and behaviors as the vaccine continues to be administered.
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January 18, 2021 • 25 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah speak with Dr. Yolanda Alovor, Chief of Staff & Vice President of Diversity and Belonging at Rosemont College, about the transformational change that she is leading in the area of diversity and belonging.
As the nation celebrates the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we discuss the impact of Dr. Alovor's Real Talk conversations at Rosemont and the creation of "safe spaces" for honest and trans...
As the nation celebrates the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we discuss the impact of Dr. Alovor's Real Talk conversations at Rosemont and the creation of "safe spaces" for honest and trans...
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December 14, 2020 • 31 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah speak with Ted Latham, a professor of music theory at Temple University and the executive director of the Women’s Sacred Music Project, an organization that has many ties to Rosemont. Ted discusses his musical family tree and how it led to Rosemont, and how Rosemont has become a foundation for his family. We also learn about Ted, Jason, and Joe's music interests and how music impacts them in various way...
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December 7, 2020 • 35 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah speak with Patsie McCandless, an alumna from the Class of 1969, about how we as individuals have a "light" within ourselves that is waiting to illuminate through our own positive energy and human connectedness. An educator, motivational speaker, and award-winning author, Patsie also reveals how her "light on" mantra developed and how it resonates in her novel, Becoming Jesse, as well as in her everyday ...
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November 23, 2020 • 50 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah speak with Marty Mehringer, Rosemont's newly appointed Vice President for Finance and Administration, about what intrigued him to join the College and how he envisions impacting Rosemont's enrollment and retention while placing an emphasis on the financial aspects of technology and other programs for the benefit of staff, students, and prospective students. We also learn about how he's navigating the re...
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November 16, 2020 • 52 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah speak with Sister Margaret Doyle, Rosemont's current Vice President of Mission, and Sister Jeanne Marie Hatch, the College's retired Vice President of Mission, about how our community can rely on faith and Campus Ministry's services to navigate these challenging pandemic times together. We also learn about Margaret and Jeanne's days as high school principals and about how they are adapting to their new ...
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November 9, 2020 • 31 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah speak with Mika Nash, EdD, Rosemont’s Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, about the importance of listening to the needs and wants of those in her new community and how encouragement and engagement can impact enrollment while improving education for today’s students.
Nash also reveals how Rosemont’s values align with her own and how the College is aiming to be adaptive to learn...
Nash also reveals how Rosemont’s values align with her own and how the College is aiming to be adaptive to learn...
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November 2, 2020 • 29 mins
Jayson Boyers and Joe Darrah speak with alumna Christyn Moran '94, Rosemont's Vice President of College Relations, about the somewhat circuitous route she took to Rosemont both as a student and a staff member and about how she sees the dynamic of alumni relations prospering, to an extent, during the pandemic. In the spirit of Halloween, we also reveal our favorite types of goodies.
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