PennWest POV

Christopher LaFuria

Artists, educators, scientists, activists, health care professionals. This is Pennsylvania Western University – home to individuals who make the world a more informed, passionate and diverse place. And these are their stories. Hosted by Christopher LaFuria, PennWest POV takes an interdisciplinary look at the voices and perspectives of faculty and students.

  1. 10/04/2023

    S2E2: Finding your story with Animation

    Just look at the list of films Jalil Sadool worked on: "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," "Avatar," "Rise of the Guardians" and "The Adventures of Tin Tin." Jalil is an animator and co-owner of Steamroller Animation, and he joins us to talk about the field and how he came from a small island near Madagascar to working with some of the top names in cinema. After graduating from Edinboro, Sadool took his talents to some of the major animation students and worked on award-winning films. Check out his story and his thoughts on the future of animation.

  2. 09/20/2023

    S2E1: Hunting for answers with the Paranormal Society

    When California senior Mara Proie gathers her equipment and begins ghost investigations, she isn't looking for the cliché white-sheet ghost or the spooky spirit. She's digging into the history and background of real people who existed. Mara and her California Paranormal Society colleague Tristan Huber join the podcast to share what got them interested in the abnormal and celestial and what they've found during their investigations.

  3. 03/29/2023

    S1E10: Finding the moment with mindfulness and meditation

    Your mind is racing. You can't focus. You're too worried about what just happened or what's to come. How can you learn to be in the moment? What can you do to be more present in the moment. And better yet, how can being mindful lead to a more fulfilling academic and personal experience? Today's guest on PennWest POV is Dr. Michael Baranski, assistant professor of Psychology at PennWest California. In this episode, we'll talk about what mindfulness is and how you can achieve it on a small or large scale. Also, stay tuned as we do a guided breathing meditation at the end of the chat. To learn more or to inquire about joining PennWest's Meditation and Mindfulness Club, email our guest at baranski@pennwest.edu.

  4. 02/28/2023

    S1E9: Celebrating Black History Month and "Black Resistance"

    The Black History Month 2023 theme, “Black Resistance," explores how African Americans in the U.S. have resisted oppression and fought for freedom. But what does that mean to members of the PennWest community? How are the ideas of resistance and resilience alive on campuses in 2023? Today on PennWest POV, we sit down with a panel of PennWest administrators and students to learn what Black History Month means to them, how they find the strength to resist and success and who has inspired them to press on.

  5. 11/29/2022

    S1E8: Serving those who serve

    After a 10-yearcareer in law enforcement, Special Agent Ryan Spencer found his new calling – educating future police officers. And this isn’t just your average municipal or state police force. Spencer has spent nearly a decade educating law enforcement officers. He now works for the Department of Veterans Affairs – a force that is comprised of nearly 90% U.S. veterans. So what is the difference between VA police officers and your average community police? What sort of training is involved in this field? Special Agent Spencer joins us today on the podcast to discuss his career in law enforcement and how he discovered the human element of serving veterans. He also talks about how modern policing in Veterans Affairs involves a large percentage of social work techniques.

  6. 11/08/2022

    S1E7: Evolving to meet 21st Century needs in the campus library

    Maybe you’re a frequent visitor, and the thought of checking out a book brings you excitement. Maybe you recall spending hours and hours in a solo booth, cramming for your midterms. Regardless of your experience, the campus library has traditionally been the center of colleges and universities for centuries. But how are they adapting to the increase in dependency on electronic sources and a focus on collaborative learning? In today’s episode of PennWest POV, we are joined by Anthony McMullen (Edinboro), Douglas Hoover (California) and Dr. Terry LaTour (Clarion) – the library directors of the three PennWest campus. In this episode, the trio will discuss how campus libraries are evolving to meet the needs of everchanging audiences and how they carry traditional characteristics of libraries into the future.

  7. 10/25/2022

    S1E6: Experiencing Deaf lifestyles and cultures in the U.S.

    In her 20-year career teaching – and her experience in higher-education teaching deaf studies – Dr. Karen Lindeman has been laser focused on the science, intervention and understanding of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. But what does it mean to be deaf? What is the different between lowercase “d” deaf – the scientific condition with hearing difficulty or inability – and uppercase “D” Deaf – the social beliefs, behavior, history and traditions of deafness. We’ll get into all of this and more in this episode of PennWest POV. FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE  https://www.pennwest.edu/news/pennwest-pov-deaf-lifestyles-and-cultures

  8. 10/11/2022

    S1E5: Understanding the President of the United States

    Despite the different background and experiences of the individuals who hold the position, the office of the U.S. presidency has endured because of the Constitution. Is this person an American hero or simply a public servant? How has the office changed and evolved since the first one – that’s right, George Washington – was elected in 1789? How have our perspectives and trust in the office changed as our population becomes more divided and antagonistic? Dr. Kevan Yenerall, who teaches American government and political science courses at Clarion, joins the show today to discuss the executive branch and the individual who helps define us as Americans – the President of the United States.

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Artists, educators, scientists, activists, health care professionals. This is Pennsylvania Western University – home to individuals who make the world a more informed, passionate and diverse place. And these are their stories. Hosted by Christopher LaFuria, PennWest POV takes an interdisciplinary look at the voices and perspectives of faculty and students.

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  • Creator
    Christopher LaFuria
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christopher LaFuria
  • Show Website
    PennWest POV