Providence Matters: Recent Episodes
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This podcast will explore the personalities and accomplishments of the University of Providence community.
Philosophy and Mission - An Interview with Jonathan Nelson, a philosophy professor at the University of Providence.
Justice for Health: Combining Disciplines Brings Change to Health Care - An Interview with Traci Rooks
Traci Rooks is an adjunct professor for UP's Master of Healthcare Administration program, and program lead for UP's Health Justice Certificate.
Serving our Mission Through Coaching -- An interview with Bill Himmel, head coach for the University of Providence Women's Basketball team.
In this episode, we interview Rod Johanson, director of the Career Services Center who has spearheaded several initiatives which aim to provide students with opportunities for personal growth and career competence or in other words living and making a living.
Recently, Travis Vermulm, from the university Service and Outreach Center sat down with Professor Deb Kottel, of the university’s Paralegal program, to discuss how she teaches this core value in the classroom, how her time serving in the Montana State legislature led to opportunities for her students to practice this core value, as well as to discuss her work as executive director of the Great Falls St. Vincent de Paul organization.
A Mission to Serve - An interview with Bryan Slavik
Welcome to the first episode of the Providence Matters Podcast.
One of the core values of the university is Compassion. Specifically, that we reach out to those in need and offer comfort as Jesus did. We nurture the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of one another and those we serve. Through our healing presence, we accompany those who suffer.
Professor Bryan Slavik, a master lecturer in the Criminal Justice program, has dedicated much of his professional life to serving others. This is seen in his 28-year career in law enforcement and 14 years of teaching at the University of Providence. The importance of the core value of compassion in his life is shown as he became a certified police chaplain.
Hear why service is so important to him.
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