Seton Hall boasts more than 100,000 living alumni. In this podcast, we chat with some of those proud Pirates about their latest accomplishments and career paths. We have our Pirate’s Eye on what great alumni minds can do.
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Pirate’s Eye on Linda Schaeffer ’73 - Ep.38
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34:11In this episode of Seton Hall's Pirate Eye Podcast, we’re joined by Linda Schaeffer ’73, the first woman in Seton Hall’s accounting program, who broke barriers in forensic accounting and now mentors the next generation of business leaders and financial professionals.By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Dr. Naima Ricks '13 - Ep.37
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26:00In this episode of Seton Hall's Pirate Eye Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Naima Ricks, Seton Hall’s 2024 Many Are One Alumni Impact Honoree and Executive Director of After-School All-Stars New Jersey. Dr. Ricks made history in 2013 as the youngest elected official in her hometown of Roselle, NJ, serving as Vice President of the Board of Education. Sh…
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Pirate’s Eye on Dr. Enmanuel Mercedes ’02 / M.A. ’05 / Ph.D. ’13 - Episode #36
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49:11Dr. Enmanuel Mercedes- is a Latino-American psychologist, professional speaker, and founder of Your Wellness Space™, a mental health service company with the mission to cultivate a life of hope, healing, and harmony. In addition, Dr. Mercedes serves as a consultant to organizations seeking to play an active role in meeting the mental health needs o…
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In this episode of Pirate's Eye, we sit down with Brother Gregory Cellini, a Franciscan Brother from Brooklyn whose mission is to embody the Gospel and inspire others to live boldly in God’s Love. As the Director of the Office of Mission, Ministry, and Interfaith Dialogue at St. Francis College, Brother Greg is dedicated to fostering a sense of com…
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In this episode of the Pirate's Eye Podcast, we sit down with Kathy Cunningham '85, a dedicated community servant, former professional cheerleader, and proud generational Pirate. Kathy shares her journey of keeping her brother Donnie Robertson Jr.’s legacy alive after his tragic death on 9/11. Through her tireless fundraising efforts for the Tunnel…
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Pirate's Eye on Viannca Velez '10 - Ep. 33
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38:22In celebration of National Volunteer Month in April, we flipped the script on our podcast host, Viannca Velez '10. Take a listen as our Assistant Director of Alumni Communication and Digital Engagement, Aaron Smith, puts the Pirate Eye on Viannca. Hailing from Jersey City, NJ, Viannca is a communications strategist with over 13 years of experience.…
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Pirate's Eye on Claudia Guevara-Olivier '12 - Ep. 32
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49:00For over a decade, Claudia has dedicated her career to paying it forward by helping college students transform their struggles into success stories. She is a proud first-generation graduate and Educational Opportunity Program alumna. After receiving extensive support from her college counselors at Seton Hall University, she was inspired to pursue a…
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Pirate’s Eye on Father Colin Kay, M.Div. ’04 - Ep. 31
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43:36December is such a magical time at Seton Hall and within the Seton Hall community, so who better to have on the show as we are in the thick of the Christmas season than Seton Hall’s Vice President for Mission and Ministry, Father Colin Kay. Father Colin imparts with us so many nuggets of wisdom, his belief about why the spirit of Christmas comes so…
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Full Court Press: Previewing the Season with Bryan Felt ’97 - Ep. 30
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36:38With this season’s tipoff, we’ve scored the inside scoop on all things SHU basketball and the buzz word of the year: NIL. Our host Viannca Velez ’10 sits down with SHU alum and Athletic Director Bryan Felt ’97, to uncover his journey from student to AD, insights on the upcoming season, the Men’s Basketball Practice Facility, and how Name Image & Li…
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Pirate’s Eye on Victor Gomez ’17 - Ep. 29
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40:32In this episode, our host Viannca Velez sits down with Victor Gomez '17, manager of the Seton Hall Esports team. The team is celebrating their 10th Anniversary, and their Rocket League took home a BIG EAST Conference Championship title this past season.By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy, Viannca Velez
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Pirate’s Eye on Devin Mcguire ’16 - Ep. 28
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27:12In this episode, our host Viannca Velez sits down with Devin Mcguire '16, a professional baritone, conductor and music educator. Devin shares with us his journey to becoming a musical artist and the ways in which being a transfer and commuter student during his days at Seton Hall shaped his college experience.…
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As a producer and talent scout with over 25 years of experience, Bob Sumner '84 is responsible for discovering and facilitating the careers of many comedians such as Bernie Mac, Bill Bellamy, Mo’Nique, Chris Tucker, Dave Chapelle, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps and many more. Sumner graduated from Seton Hall with a degree in Communications. Duri…
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Pirate’s Eye on Christmas at the Hall - Ep. 26
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31:05Noting that "there is no shortage of Christmas events at Seton Hall University" and that "festivities abound and students will ring in the Christmas cheer," Best College Reviews recognized Seton Hall as the best college in America for "Holiday Events." But have you ever wondered how we got here? In this very festive episode, Viannca sits down with …
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In our most recent episode, Viannca sits down with Cathleen Davey Corbett '83, the founder of Seton Hall's alumni gala, Many Are One! To learn more about Many Are One, visit www.shu.edu/alumni. Be sure to follow our hostest with the mostest, Viannca Velez '10 at @vianncavelez and on LinkedIn!By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy, Viannca Velez
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Tela Wittig '19 is a New York City based software developer and Founder of Represent, a software company focused on connecting people with their elected representatives and providing for increased transparency in government at every level. Tela built Represent over the past year and launched it nationally in April 2022. She graduated from Seton Hal…
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Pirate’s Eye on the Center for Sports Media and Jane McManus - Ep. 23
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30:12In this episode, Jane McManus, Executive Director of the Center for Sports Media at Seton Hall, shares the exciting happenings at the Center, including the Inaugural Gala for the Center.By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy, Viannca Velez
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Kevin's Social: Instagram: instagram.com/kevnoliva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinoliva/ Website: kevinoliva.com Business website: houseofdogs.co Read more about Kevin and his success!By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Visit Matthew's website: www.matthewhorace.com Check out Matthew's book: https://theblackandthebluebook.com/ Listen to Matthew discussing leadership principles: https://castellanbc.com/podcast/s2-episode-006/maintaining-empathy-and-compassion-in-a-crisis-with-matthew-horace/ Connect with our host! Viannca Vélez '10 on Instagram: @vianncavelez Linke…
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Pirate’s Eye on Tiffany Knighten ’15 - Ep. 20
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36:19Tiffany's company, Brand Curators About Tiffany: Tiffany Chanel Knighten is a NYC-based branding consultant and creative agency owner dedicated to empowering millennial women. In 2020, Tiffany founded Brand Curators to support creative entrepreneurs with branding, social media, and content creation services. With a passion for art and culture, she …
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University Center Renovation Fund Seton Hall's 5th Annual Giving DayBy Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Women in Business - Ep. 18
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59:42To view the recording of this panel or other recent Stillman virtual opportunities, visit shu.edu/stillmanalumniBy Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Jason Hernandez ’05 - Ep. 17
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40:24Jason's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonH_2 Toronto FC: https://www.torontofc.ca/By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Grant Billmeier ’07 - Ep. 16
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38:00For more information about Seton Hall Men's Basketball, visit our website.By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Sampson Davis ’95, M.D. - Ep. 15
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47:55Learn more about Many Are One: www.shu.edu/manyareone Learn more about Dr. Davis: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeDoctors/ https://twitter.com/threedoctors https://www.instagram.com/threedoctors/ https://www.youtube.com/user/TheThreeDoctors http://www.drsampsondavis.com/ INTRODUCTION VIDEO of THE THREE DOCTORS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLGlBC2…
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Pirate’s Eye on Leigh Ann Rofrano ’21 - Ep. 14
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27:00Learn more about offerings for alumni to connect with one another and the University: Hall Hub: www.shu.edu/hallhub Young Alumni: www.shu.edu/yaevents Learn more about the Buccino Leadership Institute: Buccino Leadership Institute: https://www.shu.edu/leadership/index.cfm Follow us on social media @SetonHallAlumni on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook…
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Pirate’s Eye on Scott Chesney ’92 - Ep. 13
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45:45To learn more about Scott Chesney '92: Website: www.scottchesney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.chesney.14/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottchesney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesney12/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNtWMQU2H9rOIY8FqDv8hxQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottchesney/ Ride the Wave Docume…
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Follow Anna on Twitter: @itsannanegron, and register to hear Anna at our upcoming Sports Industry panel on 3/18 by visiting: www.shu.edu/stillmanpanelseries.By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Daniel Jean, Ed.D. ’10 - Ep. 11
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27:51For more information on Seton Hall alumni engagement opportunities, visit www.shu.edu/alumni Follow Seton Hall alumni on social media: @SetonHallAlumni Follow Daniel Jean on Twitter: @wordstravel For more information on the Facebook mentoring and resource group, PhinisheD/FinishEdD, click here.By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Matt Loughlin ’79 - Ep. 10
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32:41Follow us on social media: @SetonHallAlumni Learn about virtual engagement opportunities by visiting: www.shu.edu/HallHub Who should we have our Pirate's Eye on? Submit a suggestion by emailing [email protected] Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Sabrina Troiani ’93 - Ep. 09
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30:54Seton Hall Alumni Hall Hub: www.shu.edu/HallHub Follow us on social media: @setonhallalumniBy Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Seton Hall Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: www.shu.edu/latino-institute/hispanic-heritage-month.cfm Virtual Alumni Engagement Opportunities: www.shu.edu/HallHub Follow Seton Hall Alumni on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @SetonHallAlumniBy Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Gerard Hanson ’75/J.D. ’78 - Ep.07
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25:04Learn more about the Seton Hall Alumni Board of Directors at https://advancement.shu.edu/about/alumni-board You can stay up to date with upcoming virtual opportunities for alumni at: https://advancement.shu.edu/get-involved/events-calendarBy Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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Pirate’s Eye on Carolyn Welsh ’94 - Ep. 06
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23:44For more on the NJ Sharing Network visit, www.njsharingnetwork.org For more on Seton Hall alumni initiatives visit, www.shu.edu/alumni or on social media: @SetonHallAlumniBy Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
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To learn more about Jersey Girl Brewing visit www.jerseygirlbrewing.com Use promo code: PIRATESEYE for 20% off orders made online. Merchandise can be shipped, beer must be picked up. Jersey Girl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerseygirlbrewing/ Find Jersey Girl on Twitter and Instagram as: @JerseyGirlBeer For information about Seton Hall alumni…
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Pirate’s Eye on Catherine Alicia Georges ’65, Ed.D. - Ep. 04
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25:43A 1965 graduate and the Seton Hall 2020 Most Distinguished Alumna, Catherine Alicia Georges talks about her experience moving from the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas to Newark, NJ to become a Pirate within the College of Nursing. She shares her career trajectory and her learned lessons that are applicable to the pandemic we're living in today. Vi…
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Pirate’s Eye on Bryan Jakovcic ’09 - Ep. 03
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36:00Bryan Jakovcic '09 shares with us his Seton Hall story, as well as his entrepreneurship challenges and successes that date back to his days in the fourth grade. His current company, Fusion Health is one of the fastest growing companies in New Jersey. His success has taken him toward a path of philanthropy that includes Seton Hall and a recent respo…
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Pirate’s Eye on Tiriq Callaway ’10 - Ep. 02
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26:34Tiriq's TEDX Talk: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yx4VRH7h-ak Amazon Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1695235681/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8 Book Launch Website: http://shinethroughourshade.com/ Official Author Website: www.tiriqrcallaway.com Social Media Handles: Instagram: @poetic__prowess Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiriqRC…
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Carrie Sharpe thought she would apply her master's degree to a broadcast media career, instead she found herself on a path to entrepreneurship. She shares with us her journey that led her to open the first AIR Aerial Fitness location in the northeast. See what AIR Aerial fitness is all about. Learn more about Seton Hall alumni events and ways to be…
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