Providence Matters focuses on faculty and staff at the University of Providence who continue the mission of the Sisters of Providence. We highlight specific projects, general mission-oriented work, and why it’s important to them.
Episodes
Season 1 Highlights
A look back at the stories we’ve shared in the first season of Providence Matters
Matt Grunenwald
Our Mission through Campus Safety – An Interview with Matt Grunenwald
Matthew Petropoli
The Impact of Service Learning – An interview with Matthew Petropoli
David Gides
Social Protest and the Mission of the Sisters – An Interview with David Gides
Jonathan Nelson
Philosophy and Mission – An Interview with Jonathan Nelson
Traci Rooks
Bill Himmelberg
Serving our Mission Through Coaching — An interview with Bill Himmel
In this episode, we interview Bill Himmel, head coach for our Women’s Basketball team.
Monica Thackeray
Sidelines: Sports Ministry and Student Success – An interview with Monica Thackeray
In this episode, we interview Monica Thackeray, one of our Academic Success Counselors.
Jim Gretch
A history of Providence – An Interview with Jim Gretch
In this episode, we interview Jim Gretch, director of Distance Learning and Instructional Design.
Rod Johanson
Rod Johanson: Living and Making a Living – How Careers Serve Mission?
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.
Bryan Slavik
A Mission to Serve – An interview with Bryan Slavik
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.
Dr. Deb Kottel
Fostering Care in a Community – An interview with Dr. Deb Kottel
