The Tuck Shop Podcast

Episode 27: Fall term begins (Featuring Dawn Miller)

Matt and David are back for the 24-25 Academic Year!  We have a huge list of events coming up for every alumni and we go over each of them before we welcome Dawn Miller to the show.  Dawn is a 2024 graduate with an amazing love for literature and dedication to UPJ!
 
Education Reunion Registration: Division of Education
Social Science Registration: Division of Social Sciences
Business and Enterprise Registration: Division of Business & Enterprise
UPJ Homecoming Weekend: Homecoming
 

Episode 26: It's finally summer!

We bring a close to the 2023-2024 Academic Year's episodes with a recap of the last few weeks and a reminder about all the fun fall activities already on the calendar. 
If you think your story would make a great podcast, email Matt at msernell@pitt.edu today!
Thank you all for being loyal listeners of The Tuck Shop Podcast!

Episode 25: Events for Everyone!

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: www.upjgreeks.org
 
Make sure your contact information is up to date at: https://www.alumnionline.pitt.edu/s/1729/2-pittsburgh/interior.aspx?sid=1729&gid=2&pgid=2097&cid=3498

Episode 24: She asked to be here! (Featuring Addi Georgantzis)

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: http://upj.pitt.edu/alumnigolf 
UPJ visits the Pittsburgh Pirates: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/PJN0606 

Episode 23: A Study Guide

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 

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