The Tuck Shop Podcast

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We kick off the Summer Series with a quick discussion with David and Matt and then we revisit our very first interview with Business Alum Kim Dorchak!  Special thanks to Executive Producer Betsy Martinelli.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.eduContact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
Register for UPJ night at the Pirates here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Pittjohnstownalumni0725

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025

David wakes Matt from his summer slumber to attend the Music, Media, and More reunion on campus.  We talk to alumni from WUPJ Radio, WUPJ, TV, Programing Board, and the Advocate about all sorts of different topics from the state of newspapers today through getting threatened by famous music artists!  
 
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
Register for UPJ night at the Pirates here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Pittjohnstownalumni0725

Episode 55: I'm not dead yet!

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025

Matt and David welcome Doug Ledney from Education to this end of term episode.  They review the year, everything going on this summer, and talk about an Education and Geosciences event for the fall.  Plus, it's the last day of the term, so expect some fun!
Media Reunion Registration: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/music-media-and-more-reunion
UPJ Night at the Pirates: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Pittjohnstownalumni0725?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ58PFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOY1l0WUNpZmxmcm4xc0JZAR5B9slbuRjgZHllA6W3XN6KJNAxSxzZ_LxC0BuTcDLqNzPy0IoT3jiqjXK2BQ_aem_GHwHRtHaYVPEOoNoPfxZyQ
 
Email Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Email David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025

Lots going on today.  The show congratulates David's family for their new addition, it's nice enough for sandals, plenty of events, and that's just the start.  We then welcome Jeff Martinelli to the show to talk about his time at UPJ, his career, and the upcoming Media, Music and More reunion! 
Media Reunion Registration: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/music-media-and-more-reunion
UPJ Night at the Pirates: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Pittjohnstownalumni0725?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ58PFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOY1l0WUNpZmxmcm4xc0JZAR5B9slbuRjgZHllA6W3XN6KJNAxSxzZ_LxC0BuTcDLqNzPy0IoT3jiqjXK2BQ_aem_GHwHRtHaYVPEOoNoPfxZyQ
Alumni can still vote for the board at: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5anpOowUQsNQyRE?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ2A9FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVOGdpTVNhU3o5cFJwRHlGAR4OrhQ4090d9rI7QBpNrmTgW8M1AU0eOBJWw0iX1sQ3gCh255ZqZhqEfI2z6g_aem_dzuyjdy8KCSzdupQHKQQzw
Email Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Email David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025

The show goes on the road, or in this case walks across the Krebs parking lot to the Murtha Building, to attend the Pitt-Johnstown Education Division Student Teacher Showcase.  We learn plenty and have a great time with everyone learning about their hard work to become teachers.  
Media Reunion Registration: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/music-media-and-more-reunion
UPJ Night at the Pirates: https://www.gofevo.com/event/UniversityofPittsburgh0621
Contact Matt: msernell@pitt.edu
Contact David: dgj7@pitt.edu

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

Matt and David welcome Abby Gearhart, the new UPJ Athletic Director to the show.  She talks about what's up with Athletics at UPJ including the addition of three new sports, Mens and Women's Swimming and Women's Wrestling!  
Vote for the Alumni Board at: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5anpOowUQsNQyRE
Register for the Media, Music, and More reunion: https://tinyurl.com/mrxktrkf
 

Episode 51: We're from Slovenia!

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025

Matt welcomes Dr. Julie Wagner to the show.  They talk about her time as a student, in the Army, as a Johnstown Police Officer and now a Professor.  They also talk about family connections and Slovenia!
Register for the Media, Music, and More Reunion: https://tinyurl.com/mrxktrkf
Register for April 5th Hockey: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Pittjohnstown3
Reach Matt at: msernell@pitt.ed
Reach David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Episode 50: Designated Survivor

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Matt and David review Matt's trip to the dentist and then talk about Hockey and Athletics Hall of Fame.  Then Matt sits down with three of the Geography and Environmental Studies students, Lyra Mingin, Lauren Eckman, and Ty Lobach, to talk about their trip to the national geography conference to show off research done at UPJ! 
Hockey: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Pittjohnstown3
Hall of fame: www.tinyurl.com/zzkadcjc
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Episode 49: Get off my lawn!

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

David is back from hibernation so he and Matt take some time to catch up and prep for the spring schedule for Alumni.  Lots of things going on so you'll find something you'll love!
Hockey: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Pittjohnstown3
Reach Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Reach David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025

Matt welcomes Professor Skip Glenn's Senior Marketing Class.  They talk about the senior project they have been working on and ask for your help!  The class would like to thank Leo Karuli for his energy and commitment in supporting this idea.  Also David Luciew of Ultra Snaps and Michael Kovatich of Imperial Holdings Group for being mentors of this project.
Take the survey: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4NoVmhgUDg9jFBA
Register for the UPJ Night at the Tomahawks: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/pittjohnstown3
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

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