The Tuck Shop Podcast

Episode 22: Finals Week for Spring 2024

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.pitt.edu/s/1729/2-pittsburgh/interior.aspx?sid=1729&gid=2&pgid=2097&cid=3498
Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
 

Episode 21: Remembering an Alumni and an American Hero featuring Col. Jim Moschgat

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 Contact Information with Campus

Episode 20: The life long journey of learning with Jim Sestrich

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.
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Golf Registration: upj.pitt.edu/alumnigolf
Greek Reunion: upjgreeks.org

Episode 19: Honoring a former Professor featuring Carrie Law

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.

Episode 18: A discussion with Alumni Award winners featuring Hanna Frizzell and Adelynn York

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.pitt.edu/alumnigolf
Greek Reunion: upjgreeks.org

Episode 17:A Long Distance Call to Japan featuring Joe Ettien, USMC

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
Speaker Series Registration: https://www4.upj.pitt.edu/pub/MurthaRSVP/
 

Episode 16: An Underground Railroad history lesson featuring Denise Jennings

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/
 
 
 

Episode 15: A trip to the Principal's Office featuring Dr. Doug Ledney

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

Episode 14: A generational affair with Bruce and Brett Haselrig

Today we talk to Bruce and Brett Haselrig about their experiences both as a family and individuals at UPJ. 

Episode 13: Pitt Day of Giving Featuring Institutional Advancement

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