The Tuck Shop Podcast

Episode 32: You can get your Cybertruck in any color, as long as it's silver. Featuring Dr. Tim Whisler

Matt and David are joined this week by Dr. Tim Whisler, head of the Business and Enterprise Division.  Beyond talking about the upcoming Division Reunion, Tim talks about his career, what lead him to his interest in economics, and the group does a quick dive into the world of British automobiles.  
Register today for the Business and Enterprise Reunion at: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/business-and-enterprise-reunion
 
 

Episode 31: We catch our breath...

Just Matt and David today but it gives us a chance to catch up with everything that happened with the two division reunions and Homecoming.  We also run down the calendar to learn about everything coming up in the next few months.
Contact Matt if you would like to be considered for the show at: msernell@pitt.edu.
Register for the Business Reunion at: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/business-and-enterprise-reunion
Register for the Leadership Program here:   https://give.cfalleghenies.org/frances

Episode 30: A Lesson in Leadership with Jim Dittmar

Matt and David welcome Jim Dittmar to talk about the upcoming Frances Hesselbein Legacy and Leadership Program that will be held on campus October 5th. 
Register for the Leadership Program here:   https://give.cfalleghenies.org/frances
Register for the Business and Enterprise Reunion here:  https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/business-and-enterprise-reunion
 

Episode 29: Social Scientist of UPJ, now is our time! Featuring Dr. Ross Kleinstuber

Dr. Ross Kleinstuber, head of Social Sciences at UPJ, joins us to talk about his work on campus, the Inside Out Program, and the upcoming Social Science Reunion!
Register for the Social Science Reunion here: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/social-sciences-reunionDivision of Social Sciences
Register for the Education Reunion here: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/education-reunion
Register for UPJ Homecoming here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1729/2-pittsburgh/interior.aspx?sid=1729&gid=2&pgid=7177&fbclid=IwY2xjawFVhOhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHduhhPPHGU6QvGrEDTku2y0RLDEhh8O_ATzV3vyY9ZppN7ikvToqIwlnCA_aem_K2ZPlJ0fQDh9RwPf_lE0IA
Register for the Business and Enterprise Reunion here: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/business-and-enterprise-reunion
 

Episode 28: There will be homework. A visit with Dr. Rowland from the Education Division

Matt and David welcome Dr. Rowland from the Education Division who shares her background, what brought her to education, and all the fun details about the upcoming UPJ Education Reunion on September 28th!
Register for Education at: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/education-reunion
Register for Social Science at: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/social-sciences-reunion
Register for Business and Enterprise at: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/business-and-enterprise-reunion
Donate to UPJ at: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/giving-pitt-johnstown

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