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News and Interviews of and for Pitt-Johnstown Alumni done by a UPJ Alumni! This is not an official product of the University and does not necessarily reflect the views of any institution.
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Is something rotten in the hamlet of Nottlikely? The rustic charm of a quaint village somewhere in England (or maybe Wales) belies a dark secret. All the men have suddenly disappeared! Not that the women are terribly distressed, each of them having led singular lives before settling in the countryside. If anyone is equipped to solve a mystery it’s Nigella, Lily, Courtney, Hillary, Plod and local amateur sleuth Mother Theresa, if they can spare the time that is. The Tuck Shop Murders is an ep ...
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David returns from vacation this week just in time to look at a jam-packed calendar of event. There is fun for everyone in the next few months! Matt and David go over each event on today’s podcast and throw in some fun as well! Alumni Golf: upj.pitt.edu/alumnigolf UPJ Night at the Pirates: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/PJN0606 UPJ Greek Reunion…
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This week Matt sits down with Addi Georgantzis. Addi is an alumni fan of the program and wanted to talk about her experiences. They cover all sorts of topics from being a student to working as a Nurse in New York City during the pandemic. If you want to be considered for a spot on the podcast email msernell@pitt.edu today! UPJ Alumni Golf Classic: …
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Matt reflects on the amazing Graduation event from the last week and then we have a bit of a 'best of' for new listeners to hear for the first time and long time listeners to enjoy again! 4:00 Kim dorchak 8:00 John Wozniak 10:08 Sarah Matatall 13:55 Mark Stephens 15:30 Coach Pat Pecora 19:32 Hannah Frizzell and Adelynn York Alumni Golf UPJ Greeks…
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Matt and David talk wrap up the academic year with some stories about final weeks long gone and spend a little bit of time thinking ahead to several big events coming up in the Summer. Alumni Golf: www.upj.pitt.edu/alumnigolf All Greek Reunion: https://www.upjgreeks.org/all-greek-reunion-2024.html Update your Contact Info: https://www.alumnionline.…
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After catching up with David on a variety of upcoming events, Matt sits down with Col. Jim Moschgat to discuss his fascination with UPJ alum Buzz Wagner, the first American World War II ace, his efforts to tell Buzz's story, and what it meant during WW II and today. The Chapter 221 documentary Alumni Golf Registration UPJ Greek Reunion Update your …
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In today's episode we spend some time talking with Jim Sestrich about his time here as a student, working his career, and then returning as a student in the Learner Plus program offered by UPJ. Subscribe at: https://thetuckshop.podbean.com/Golf Registration: upj.pitt.edu/alumnigolfGreek Reunion: upjgreeks.org…
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Carrie Law, class of 2014, joins the show today to discuss her time as a student at Pitt-Johnstown. Collecting a variety of different majors. And a very special project that brings her back to campus.Por The Tuck Shop
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Episode 18: A discussion with Alumni Award winners featuring Hanna Frizzell and Adelynn York
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Matt reviews some upcoming events with David including the Alumni Golf Classic and the Greek Reunion before welcoming Hanna Frizzell and Adelynn York to the podcast. Both are students who have won the Alumni Award Scholarship. Learn about their stories and what your support of the Alumni Association does to help students. Golf Registration: upj.pit…
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Matt and David get caught up after a few weeks and then Matt talks to Joe Ettien, recent alumni and currently deployed Marine stationed in Japan! Alumni Golf Registration (May 31st): https://www4.upj.pitt.edu/pub/golf/ All Greek Reunion (May 31st, June 1st): https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1729/2-pittsburgh/interior.aspx?sid=1729&gid=2&pgid=6794 Sp…
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This week Matt welcomes Denise Jennings, an alumni who has spend much of her time working on programs including helping build the Blairsville Underground Railroad. To learn about the Blairsville Underground Railroad, visit: https://undergroundrailroadblairsvillepa.com/Por The Tuck Shop
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This week the show makes a stop in the Principal's office when we talk with Dr. Doug Ledney from the UPJ Education Division. Doug talks about his time as a student, the work he does now helping future teachers, and the Alumni Junior Scholarship! Registration for the Engineering Week Reunion at: pi.tt/ECSReunion24…
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Today we talk to Bruce and Brett Haselrig about their experiences both as a family and individuals at UPJ.Por The Tuck Shop
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This week is all about the upcoming Pitt Day of Giving. I welcome Institutional Advancement to the show to talk about PDOG. Your support for PDOG helps generate interest, funds, and engagement across the board for UPJ. For information on how to donate and to watch the live stream on February 27th visit http://www.upj.pitt.edu/pdog…
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This week we talk to Tara Penrod and Stacey Hufman of Allied Health and Respiratory Care about their program, Stacey's time here as a student, the changes to campus over time, and so much more! If you are interested in attending UPJ night with the Johnstown Tomahawks, visit: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/upjalumnihawks…
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In this week's episode, the show goes to Winterfest and we talk to some of the alumni attending...watch some basketball, and enjoy the bonfire!Por The Tuck Shop
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Don Freeburn joins the show to talk about his time at UPJ, how he reached NASA, and what it was like working on the Apollo Program!Por The Tuck Shop
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Matt and David have practically no athletic ability between them but that doesn't make the conversation with the great Pat Pecora any less fantastic!Por The Tuck Shop
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Matt and David welcome Abby Gearhart to the Tuck Shop Podcast to kick off 2024. Abby talks about her time as a student athlete, her current job on campus, and the upcoming 2024 Winterfest! Visit www4.upj.pitt.edu/alumni to register for Winterfest.Por The Tuck Shop
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Matt and David take a few minutes to talk about the great stuff that has happened in 2023 and some of the highlights already on the calendar for 2024! The Podcast will return in early January 2024!Por The Tuck Shop
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This week we are joined by Mark Stephens who not only talks about his time at Pitt-Johnstown as a student but his love bringing joy to people by becoming Santa! We also help everyone out with that Holiday shopping with a great way to get Pitt-Johnstown gear. Pitt-Johnstown Resources Learn More About UPJ Giving Connect with UPJ Alumni Update your UP…
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Today we recap our Thanksgivings, talk about how you can update your contact information with the University, and have a great discussion with George Hancock about his time as a student, employee, historian, and runner. Pitt-Johnstown Resources Learn More About UPJ Giving Connect with UPJ Alumni Update your UPJ Contact Information…
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Today we talk to retired State Senator and current Alumni Co-President John Wozniak about him time as a student, being a Delta Chi brother, and his time after being a student. Pitt-Johnstown Resources Learn More About UPJ Giving Connect with UPJ Alumni Update your UPJ Contact InformationPor The Tuck Shop
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S01E02 - Pitt-Johnstown Travels the World Featuring Karen Esaias Pitt-Johnstown Resources Learn More About UPJ Giving Connect with UPJ Alumni Update your UPJ Contact InformationPor The Tuck Shop
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Season 1, Episode 1 - Podcast Liftoff Featuring Kim Dorchak Pitt-Johnstown Resources Learn More About UPJ Giving Connect with UPJ Alumni Update your UPJ Contact InformationPor The Tuck Shop
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Episode 5. Publish And Be Damned All is abuzz in the sleepy little hamlet of Nottlikely. Nigella is over the moon that her autobiography “Eat, Pray, Fillet” is to be published by Gaga Books. The news is tempered by Lily’s announcement that her children’s nature story “Eats Roots and Leaves” has been published as well. When Courtney arrives to breat…
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Lockdown Smockdown! Inspired by the runaway success of Lily’s home delivery phone sex start-up “Deliverude”, Nigella launches "Meat Your Maker", delivering freshly butchered meat to neighbouring villages. Her plans are soon threatened when a “cease and desist” demand arrives from Mother Theresa who claims the name infringes the copyright on The Abb…
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A rumour sweeps the village that an entertainment superstar - let’s just call him “Robbie”, has checked in to The Cliff Richards (sic) Wing of The Abbey to detox. The news stirs up “old feelings” for Nigella & Lily , both of whom “knew him” in their “previous lives”. Meanwhile, head of the school board Hillary is at loggerheads with Courtney over h…
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New to the leafy English village of Nottlikely, Nigella has signed up for the Tuck Shop roster at the local school where she encounters the effervescent Lily, flamboyant Courtney, over committed Hillary and a raft of colourful townswomen. She discovers that they have something in common; all their husbands have mysteriously disappeared, not that th…
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Lily discovers Nigella with blood on her hands and … the walls and the floor. Not to worry its “Just Offal” - her new tinned food concept. The village is abuzz as it’s The Festival of St Stevie where all the women gather in the forest, wearing handkerchief dresses, to summon the spirit of the Welsh goddess Rhiannon. There is controversy as town May…
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