Behrend Talks: A Penn State Podcast
Join Dr. Ralph Ford, Chancellor of Penn State Behrend, and guests for conversations about interesting things happening in the Erie community.
Episodes
71 episodes
Pennsylvania’s role in the presidential election, with Dr. Robert Speel
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Robert Speel, associate professor of political science, about Pennsylvania’s significance as a swing state in the 2024 presidential election. Originally recorded on October 14, 20...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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30:35
The Healthy Campus Initiative, with Melissa Sulkowski
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Melissa Sulkowski, director of Student Wellness Services, about the Healthy Campus Initiative, which includes new programming at the Counseling Center and Health Center. Originally re...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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27:37
A $4.4 million investment in metal casting, with Dr. Paul Lynch
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Paul C. Lynch, associate professor of industrial engineering, about a three-year, $4.4 million partnership with the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation. Ori...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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37:35
Managing inflation, with Dr. Ken Louie
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ken Louie, associate professor of economics and director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie, about inflation, interest rates and economic growth.
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34:38
The April 8 total solar eclipse, with Dr. Darren Williams and Dr. Mike Rutter
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Darren Williams, professor of astronomy and astrophysics, and Dr. Mike Rutter, associate professor of statistics, about the April 8 total solar eclipse, which will be visible in t...
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32:45
How to navigate the college enrollment process, with Andrea Konkol
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Andrea Konkol, director of enrollment management, about the FAFSA and other steps in the college admissions process.
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32:10
Building a better Wesleyville, with Borough Manager Marcus Jacobs
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with alumnus Marcus Jacobs about his work as the borough manager of Wesleyville.
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32:45
Artificial intelligence and its impact on cybersecurity, with Jeremy O’Mard
| Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with alumnus Jeremy O’Mard, senior managing consultant at IBM, about how artificial intelligence is changing the cybersecurity landscape.
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32:56
A silver STARS rating for sustainability, with Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, director of sustainability at Behrend, about the college’s new STARS rating for sustainability.
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34:56
The digital humanities and the Frankenstein Variorum, with Dr. Elisa Beshero-Bondar
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Elisa Beshero-Bondar, professor of digital humanities, about the Frankenstein Variorum and the Mary Russell Mitford Archive.
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41:23
A new threat to chestnut trees, with graduate researcher Emily Dobry
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Emily Dobry, a graduate student who discovered a tree fungus that had not previously been seen in North America.
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29:33
The international-student experience, with Hetzel Award-winner Yingxin “Cindy” Wu
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Yingxin “Cindy” Wu, winner of the 2023 Ralph Dorn Hetzel Memorial Award, about her experience as an international student at Behrend.
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33:43
Opportunities for alumni engagement, with Dr. Priscilla Hamilton
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Priscilla Hamilton, a retired U.S. Army colonel and former commander of the U.S. Army Dental Command, about her work with the Council of Fellows and the Women’s Engagement Council...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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27:09
Partnering with the Eagle’s Nest Leadership Corporation, with Bishop Dwane Brock
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Bishop Dwane Brock, the founder and chief executive of the Word of Faith Development Corporation, about the college’s new partnership with the Eagle’s Nest Leadership Corporation.&nbs...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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48:24
ROI and the College Search Process with Andrea Konkol
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Andrea Konkol, director of enrollment management, about the importance of return on investment when considering a college or university. Originally recorded February 7, 2023.
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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31:48
Project RESOLVE and the expansion of the Open Lab, with Dr. Amy Bridger
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Amy Bridger, senior director of corporate strategy and external engagement, about Project RESOLVE, a regional strategy for reimagining the manufacturing industries. Originally rec...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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46:00
Improving Students’ Mental Health, with Sue Daley
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sue Daley, director of personal counseling, about improving mental health services for college students.
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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32:00
The New Erie Hall, with Ken Miller and Brian Streeter
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director of administration and student affairs, and Brian Streeter, senior director of athletics, about the new Erie Hall, a $28.2 million fitness, recreation, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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32:47
Promoting Student Engagement, with Kris Motta Torok and Clark Tieman
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kris Motta Torok and Clark Tieman, of the office of Student Leadership and Involvement, about the importance of student engagement and the extracurricular experience. Originally recor...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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43:09
Corporate Partnerships in Knowledge Park, with Brian Kupchella
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Brian Kupchella, CEO of Clarience Technologies, about Truck-Lite’s move to Knowledge Park. Originally recorded Sept. 16, 2022.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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31:01
Nurturing Campus Diversity, with Sam Epps
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sam Epps, a 1995 Behrend alumnus, about campus diversity, alumni engagement and the future of labor unions. Originally recorded Aug. 23, 2022.
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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40:38
How to See Through "Post-Truth" Communications, with Dr. David Kahl Jr.
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. David Kahl, Jr., professor of communication, about the language and strategy that advances neoliberalism and “post-truth” communications. Originally recorded July 26, 2022.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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40:40
Scholarships and Other Philanthropic Support, with Kevin Moore
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kevin Moore, director of development and alumni relations, about Penn State’s six-year capital campaign, “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence.” Originally recorded June 2...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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32:05
Restoring and Repurposing the Federal House, with Tom Hagen
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tom Hagen, chairman of the board of Erie Indemnity Company, about the restoration and expansion of the Federal House, the new home for Susan Hirt Hagen CORE. Originally recorded June ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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33:35
Teaching Online and In Person, with Eric Robbins
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Eric Robbins, associate director of corporate outreach and research in the Black School of Business, about being selected for the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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39:02