UR Unplugged!

James Riley & Iliana Contreras
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To share how we as Notre Dame Development employees help to unlock the grace of giving in our everyday lives. Colleagues share both professional and personal stories as we explore their answers to the question: “Why Notre Dame Development?”

  1. 07/16/2025

    UR Unplugged with Kiran Mistry!

    Lights, camera, Unplugged! This week, we're hanging out with the fantastic Kiran Mistry, our very own Notre Dame Alumni Association Clubs Coordinator. Join us as Kiran unpacks her hidden superpower, takes us on a journey to her heart's desire in Africa, and sprinkles in some delightful details about her passion for baking. It's an episode that's sure to rise to the occasion!

    UR Unplugged with Kiran Mistry!

  2. 05/13/2025

    UR Unplugged with Marty, "Never Harsh" Harshman!

    Thanks for listening in to our second episode of the UR Unplugged podcast! We sat down with Associate Vice President of University Relations, Marty Harshman, to discuss his leadership style, his career journey, and his love of the movie Goonies! Thanks Marty!

    UR Unplugged with Marty, "Never Harsh" Harshman!

  3. 04/08/2025

    UR Unplugged with Chrime & Chaos!

    Welcome to the first episode of the new UR Unplugged podcast! Iliana and James are thrilled to roll out the new podcast for University Relations which will serve to be a community-building platform full of fun, trivia, and storytelling. Thanks for listening and please enjoy!

    UR Unplugged with Chrime & Chaos!

  4. 09/06/2023

    So an Eagle fan and an identical twin twin walk into an asceND testing...

    In this latest episode of the Grace of Giving podcast, we take a deeper dive into asceND with two wonderful colleagues, Regional Director on the Southern Team Shannon Forry and Senior Regional Director of the Northwest Team Sean Sharpe. We also learn what it's like to be an identical twin, and to be a father of identical twins. All this and more in the Grace of Giving! Thanks Sean and Shannon!

    So an Eagle fan and an identical twin twin walk into an asceND testing...

  5. 07/25/2023

    asceNDing with Exceptional Colleagues!

    We're kicking off a special series on the launch of the asceND project! Up until the official launch on October 23rd, we'll be highlighting the team members who have been actively involved in the creation and testing of this game-changing technology. Joining us today are Gift Analyst Meg Buysse and Gift & Data Management Analyst Jessica Witous.

  6. 06/21/2023

    It's all about la familia with Wendy Garcia Sigala!

    The Grace of Giving welcomes Annual Giving Program Assistant Director Wendy Garcia Sigala to the show! In this episode we explore the origins of how Wendy and her family found the Midwest, the beauty of the four seasons in the Reno/Tahoe area, and the fun and not-so-fun benefits of working in retail during the holidays. Thanks for joining us Wendy!

    It's all about la familia with Wendy Garcia Sigala!

  7. 04/04/2023

    We Don't Talk about Hugo, no, no!

    The Grace of Giving podcast welcomes, Digital Content Assistant Director, Hugo Manriquez Diaz to the show! In this fun episode we dive into the fields of video-making and aeronautical engineering, one of his hottest days on campus, and the exquisite culinary delicacy of eating breakfast for dinner. Bacon and eggs anyone? Thanks Hugo!

    We Don't Talk about Hugo, no, no!

  8. 03/15/2023

    The Lesson of the Lawn Mower

    This episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast features Senior Director of Prospect & Research Strategy, Andrea Swanagan! In this episode we discuss Andrea's time in the Air Force, how she builds culture among her teams, and her part-time job as a "carpool logistician"!

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To share how we as Notre Dame Development employees help to unlock the grace of giving in our everyday lives. Colleagues share both professional and personal stories as we explore their answers to the question: “Why Notre Dame Development?”

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  • Creator
    James Riley & Iliana Contreras
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © James Riley & Iliana Contreras
  • Show Website
    UR Unplugged!