Who Are You?

Quinnipiac University

College is more than just what happens in the classroom, it's about the experiences that shape students, the people who influence their journey, and the moments that help them discover who they truly are. Who Are You? is a short, digestible weekly podcast where members of the Quinnipiac community share their passions outside the classroom, exploring how those experiences connect to their academic growth and put them on the path to success.  The podcast is a co-production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio and the Quinnipiac Productions team. 9d9b7b40-860f-11f1-8f05-eba84b7b8a42

  1. Jun 30

    Episode 69- Provost Debra Liebowitz: Connecting the Dots: How Diverse Experiences Create Expertise

    In the 69th episode of Who Are You?, Debra Liebowitz, Provost of Quinnipiac University, shares: 🌎 Reflects on how education expanded possibilities and shaped a life rich in experiences. 🎓 Demonstrates how Quinnipiac empowers students to turn education into opportunity. 📖 Advice for students starting their college search journey Related to this episode:  Quinnipiac University: www.qu.edu   Host: Joel Vanner  Guest: Debra Liebowitz Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Who is Debra Liebowitz? 02:48 Debra's journey to picking a major 06:35 What Debra learned from working in a cannery in Alaska 10:18 Debra's path to academia 11:01 How Debra's life experiences inform her in her current role 12:38 How does Quinnipiac provide students opportunities to explore? 15:56 Advice for prospective college students 17:27 Advice to students considering Quinnipiac

    Episode 69- Provost Debra Liebowitz: Connecting the Dots: How Diverse Experiences Create Expertise

  2. Jun 24

    Episode 68- Ian McLellan: What It’s Like to Be a Student at Quinnipiac’s Netter School of Medicine

    In the 68th episode of Who Are You?, Ian McLellan, a third-year medical student, shares: 🏈 How an injury to NFL Legend Adrian Peterson led Ian to study medicine 🥼 What it’s like to be a student at Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine 🩺The guidance and support students receive at Netter to help figure out their specialty   Related to this episode:  Quinnipiac University’s School of Medicine   Host: Joel Vanner  Guest: Ian McLellan Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Who is Ian McLellan? 02:39 The moment Ian knew he wanted to become a doctor 03:50 What Ian did in undergrad to prepare him for medical school 05:03 Ian's to the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University 06:27 The Orientation experience at the Netter School of Medicine 07:41 A typical day in the life of a first-year medical student 09:32 What medical students learn in their second year of medical school at Netter 10:38 What the community is like at the Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac 12:28 Netter's support in helping to focus on a field of practice 13:41 How have the experiences at Netter helped shape Ian for his career as a physician 14:42 Interprofessional Healthcare opportunities at Quinnipiac University 16:23 Advice to someone thinking about applying to medical school 17:59 Advice to students interested in coming to Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac for medical school

    Episode 68- Ian McLellan: What It’s Like to Be a Student at Quinnipiac’s Netter School of Medicine

  3. Jun 17

    Episode 67- Nick Pietrusszkiewicz: Episode 67- Nick Pietruszkiewicz: The Inside Scoop on Quinnipiac’s Sports Communication Program

    In the 67th episode of Who Are You?, Nick Pietruszkiewicz, Program Director of Sports Communication, shares:   ⚾  How sports shaped his identity and career path  🎒The scale and scope of Quinnipiac’s Sports Communications program  🏫 Why Quinnipiac student media experience sets students apart    Related to this episode:    Quinnipiac University’s Sports Communications Program    Host: Joel Vanner    Guest: Nick Pietruszkiewicz  Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay      CHAPTERS:  00:00 Who is Nick Pietruszkiewicz?  02:53 The impact of sports on Nick's life  03:56 Nick's path to journalism  06:52 How being a part of organizations like student media prepare students  9:08 How Nick started his career after college  11:07 Nick's journey to working at ESPN  13:05 Overview of the Sports Communications program at Quinnipiac  16:35 Examples of some the courses in Sports Communications at Quinnipiac  18:08 Advice to someone interested into a career in sports

    Episode 67- Nick Pietrusszkiewicz: Episode 67- Nick Pietruszkiewicz: The Inside Scoop on Quinnipiac’s Sports Communication Program

  4. Jun 10

    Episode 66- Quinto Melnick: The Transition from the Military to Business & Law School

    In the 66th episode of Who Are You?, Quinto Melnick, a finance, MBA, and incoming law student, shares:   📚 His experiences in the military that led him to Quinnipiac  🪖 How Quinnipiac empowers students to take control of their education  🎓 Advice to military veterans interested in going to college     Related to this episode:    Info for Veterans & Military at Quinnipiac  Quinnipiac University’s Finance Program  Quinnipiac University’s MBA Program  Quinnipiac University's Law Program    Host: Joel Vanner    Guest: Quinto Melnick  Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay      CHAPTERS:  00:00 Who is Quinto Melnick?  03:08 Quinto's experience in the military  07:06 Quinto's transition from the Navy to going to college  08:01 Support for veteran students at Quinnipiac  09:18 Finance and Accelerated Dual-Degree programs at Quinnipiac   10:07 What classes are like at Quinnipiac  12:43 Transition into MBA from undergrad in the Accelerated Dual-Degree program  14:11 Quinto's interest in Law  14:54 What Quinto has been able to take away from his journey thus far  15:53 Advice to veterans interested in going back to school

    Episode 66- Quinto Melnick: The Transition from the Military to Business & Law School

  5. Jun 3

    Episode 65- Prof. Gabe Acevedo: From Rockstar to Sociology Professor

    In the 65th episode of Who Are You?, Gabriel Acevedo, Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology, shares:   🥁 How the chance of picking up a toy drum set on the side of the road led him to become a Rockstar    🎼  How life on tour led to sociology  🏫  Advice to students not sure if college is right for them     Related to this episode:    Quinnipiac University’s Sociology Program    Host: Joel Vanner    Guest: Gabriel Acevedo  Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay      CHAPTERS:  00:00 Who is Gabe Acevedo?  11:37 Gabe's journey from being a rock star to being a non-traditional college student  14:07 How Gabe chose to study sociology  18:47 How Gabe incorporates his lived experiences into his teaching  20:27 "Sociology of Hip Hop Culture" class  22:08 Experiential Learning opportunities in Sociology  26:52 Advice to someone trying to determine if college is for them

    Episode 65- Prof. Gabe Acevedo: From Rockstar to Sociology Professor

  6. May 27

    Episode 64- Anouar Benbrahim: How A Passion for Problem-Solving Led to Mechanical Engineering

    In the 64th episode of Who Are You?, Anouar Benbrahim, a Mechanical Engineering student, shares:   🏫 His journey to Quinnipiac’s School of Computing & Engineering  📏 The awesome things student can create in the Maker Space  📖 What students can expect from their first year studying engineering     Related to this episode:    Quinnipiac University’s Mechanical Engineering Program    Host: Joel Vanner    Guest: Anouar Benbrahim  Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay      CHAPTERS:  00:00 Who is Anouar Benbrahim?  02:06 Choosing Mechanical Engineering  03:00 What drew Anouar to Quinnipiac's School of Computing & Engineering?  03:31 Overview of the Maker Space  04:25 Experience with faculty in engineering  05:35 Overview of Introduction to Engineering course  06:39 Anouar's experience in Quinnipiac's Pitch Competition  10:38 Overview of some of the Mechanical Engineering classes  11:54 How advisors help map out programs at Quinnipiac  13:12 Hard Hat tradition in Quinnipiac's School of Computing & Engineering?  14:39 How all Anouar's experiences have helped him grow   16:00 Advice for students interested in studying engineering

    Episode 64- Anouar Benbrahim: How A Passion for Problem-Solving Led to Mechanical Engineering

  7. May 20

    Episode 63- Shianne Taylor: The Journey from Oklahoma to Quinnipiac Law

    In the 63rd episode of Who Are You?, Shianne Taylor, a third-year Law student, shares:   🎒 The path that led her to Quinnipiac Law  ️⚖️ The structure and style of learning at Quinnipiac Law  👩‍⚖️ The unique community built through student involvement at Quinnipiac Law    Related to this episode:    Quinnipiac University’s School of Law   Host: Joel Vanner    Guest: Shianne Taylor  Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay      CHAPTERS:   00:00 Who is Shianne Taylor?  02:48 How law school and the study of law came into the picture for Shianne  04:18 How Shianne came across Quinnipiac School of Law  05:25 The transition from Oklahoma to Quinnipiac School of Law  06:21 Quinnipiac Law's Day One Mentoring program  07:21 Student organizations at Quinnipiac Law  09:09 What classes are like at Quinnipiac Law  10:58 Shianne's internship experience at Quinnipiac Law  13:04 How Shianne's experiences in law school have helped prepare her for her career  14:07 Advice to students considering law school

    Episode 63- Shianne Taylor: The Journey from Oklahoma to Quinnipiac Law

  8. May 13

    Episode 62- Samantha Primavera: Succeeding in Quinnipiac’s 4+3 Physical Therapy Program

    In the 62nd episode of Who Are You?, Samantha Primavera, a Doctor of Physical Therapy student, shares:   🥼What led Samantha to be interested in Physical Therapy  📚 An overview of Quinnipiac University’s 4+3 accelerated, dual-degree Physical Therapy program  🩺How interprofessional learning has shaped her experience    Related to this episode:    Quinnipiac University’s 4+3 Physical Therapy Program Quinnipiac University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program   Host: Joel Vanner    Guest: Samantha Primavera  Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay      CHAPTERS:   00:00 Who is Samantha Primavera?  02:52 How Samantha chose to study physical therapy  03:35 What drew Samantha to Quinnipiac  04:10 Overview of the 4+3 Physical Therapy program at Quinnipiac University   04:52 How the Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education has enhanced Samantha's education  05:36 The benefits of being in the 4+3 Physical Therapy program  06:19 The transition from the undergrad part of the program to the doctorate level  07:11 The types of resources in the Physical Therapy program for students to learn on  08:31 What faculty and classes are like in the graduate Physical Therapy program   09:22 Benefits of the Admissions programs at Quinnipiac  10:36 Advice for students interested in Quinnipiac's 4+3 Physical Therapy program

    Episode 62- Samantha Primavera: Succeeding in Quinnipiac’s 4+3 Physical Therapy Program
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College is more than just what happens in the classroom, it's about the experiences that shape students, the people who influence their journey, and the moments that help them discover who they truly are. Who Are You? is a short, digestible weekly podcast where members of the Quinnipiac community share their passions outside the classroom, exploring how those experiences connect to their academic growth and put them on the path to success.  The podcast is a co-production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio and the Quinnipiac Productions team. 9d9b7b40-860f-11f1-8f05-eba84b7b8a42

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  • Creator
    Quinnipiac University
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
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