Shows
This Week at JWUSay yes and take the scenic route: President Bernardo-Sousa shares gratitude and words of advice upon JWU retirementA win for Women’s Track and Field in their inaugural season and a bittersweet farewell chat with our Providence Campus President, Marie Bernardo-Sousa, LP.D. '92, who is saying farewell to the university at the end of the summer. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Providence Campus President Marie Bernardo-Sousa
Links:
Senior Supper: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2470684
Menu Masters, filmed at JWU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00uaQCNdsic
JWU News:
Outstanding Grads blog: https://www.jwu.edu/ne...
2025-05-0115 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E19 - Madame PresidentTo wrap up the 4th season of Hospitable, Nick & Dean welcome a very special guest to the HwP Studio - JWU Providence Campus President, Marie Bernardo-Sousa. Marie has been a JWU staple for the past 36 years and she sat down to talk all things JWU, here career path, and some awesome words of advice reflecting on a long and fruitful career. Turns out, saying "yes" and challenging yourself can result in a pretty incredible career path and lots of stories to tell! The guys thank Marie for taking the time out of her busy schedule to sit for a...
2025-04-3053 minThis Week at JWUPlanting sustainable roots on campus and in the community - a chat with JWU ECOA student-produced true crime podcast, the Senior Design Reveal Showcase, and chatting with JWU ECO about sustainability and JWU Serves. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Michelle Galvin, M.Ed., Sustainability Coordinator
Isabella Nolan '25
Links:
Cold Blooded Chronicles: https://coldbloodedchronicles.podbean.com/
2025-04-2413 minThis Week at JWU“Be realistic and fill your cup – time management is key”: advice from graduating WildcatHow internship, faculty mentorship, and athletics shaped one Wildcat’s experience. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Darian Shepherd '25
Links:
-Disney College Program virtual chat: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2470678
2025-04-1713 minThis Week at JWUMark your calendars - the can't-miss events as we wrap up the semesterAn ADTEAM win, the return of drag bingo, and more events that you’ll want to add to your calendar before the semester ends! It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Zach Drown,
Trevor Emma '25
Links:
RI Black Film Festival at JWU: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2466730
Sustainability & Wellness Fair: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2466676
2025-04-1015 minThis Week at JWUJaelynn Accola '24: If you believe in you, other people will believe in youA visiting chef at Snowden, who won Sharkfest, and an interview with a 2024 grad whose
JWU experience paved the way for her quick current success. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest: Jaelynn Accola '24
Links:
JWU Players Grease tickets: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/jwuplayers-18th-annual-spring-musical---grease-providence-april-968262
Classroom Behavior and Conflict Resolution Webinar: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2465200
2025-04-0311 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E16 - The Legend of Rick SimoneLocal legend and Bonafide hospitality guru Rick Simone stopped by the HwP Studios for a chat with Nick and Dean. From his early days as a JWU Hospitality Management Graduate to learning by doing out in the field, there isn't anything that Rick hasn't experienced during his career. A cornerstone of the community here in Providence, Rick shares his journey throughout the industry, the evolving landscape of hospitality and events, and then answers 20 wild questions from Dean! This is a really fun and informative episode from a true master of PVD Hospitality. Be sure to listen to this and...
2025-04-0145 minThis Week at JWUStart 'em young: MSCND students describe how to create healthy habits from an early ageWe’re wrapping up National Nutrition Month and we’re giving JWU ECO a green thumbs up for unveiling a campus addition this week! It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Mallory Muschett '25 and Haleigh Teixeira '25
Links:
-Powered by Possibility Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMh1PTm3HPw
-Women's Leadership Panel: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2466840
2025-03-2711 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Alex Highsmith, Pentire & Spirited AwayAlex Highsmith, General Manager and co-owner of Spirited Away and Brand Representative for Pentire Zoomed into the HwP studios for an awesome conversation about the Sprit Free Movement. Alex shared with us her journey to becoming a managing partner of America's first spirit free bottle shop, her path toward repping premium NA options like Pentire, and her takes on spirit free's place in the current F&B landscape. This was a fun episode that covered a TON of ground...as well as a killer spirit free martini recipe! Check out more from Alex by following @SpiritedAway.co and @ahigh4...
2025-03-2045 minThis Week at JWUWhat's your cultural connection with food? Let's talk about itWE WON! JWU wrestling takes home national championship title for first time in program history, and we’re continue our National Nutrition Month series. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Maite-Abigail Denis '25
Naheema Walker '25
Links:
JWU Serves: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/jwuserves/page
Open Mic Night: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2466691
2025-03-2013 minThis Week at JWUCooking tips to lead to healthy living - from your fellow Wildcats!Gearing up for the NCAA wrestling championship and continuing our National Nutrition Month conversation - it’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics students Kaitlin Irvine '25 and Alexandra Larson '25
Links:
Wrestling Championship details: https://providence.jwuathletics.com/sports/2024/11/18/2025-ncaa-division-iii-wrestling-championship.aspx
oneJWU: https://giving.classy.org/campaign/663222/donate
2025-03-1313 minThis Week at JWUHow to live healthier: Week 1 of our National Nutrition Month seriesWrapping up spring break with a countdown to the NCAA championship and a kickoff of National Nutrition Month – It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Kara Cucinotta, DCN, RDN
Jonathan Poyourow '03 RD, LD
Links:
Stop the Bleed: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2466689
2025-03-0614 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E13 - Going Viral with Marita HurnIn the very special episode of Hospitable, JWU's very own Marita Hurn drops into the HwP Studio to chat all things social media. This episode is a wild ride with Nick in the driver seat, guest co-host Ron Blum, and Lavin on the production. Marita walks us through her strategy and approach to content development, how the pandemic launched her into this creative field, and some of the ways that we should be thinking about personal brand and it's extension into social media. This convo is so wide ranging that we're for sure going to have her back for...
2025-02-2850 minThis Week at JWU"We're still here" - diving into Indigenous history with Cultural Life Speaker Loren SpearsSitting down with our Cultural Life Series speaker – a renowned local educator, author and activist – about indigenous history and legacy right in our back yards. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Loren M. Spears, Narragansett Tribal Nation citizen, educator, author and activist
Links:
WBUR interview: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/02/18/fast-track-bachelors-degree-college
2025-02-2716 minThis Week at JWUBringing the Black History Month 101 Mobile Museum to JWU's CampusJWU’s Cultural Life Speaker Series, how you can win flex dollars on your dining account, and sitting down with the JWU Black Student Alliance as we recognize Black History Month. It's This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Aissata Coumbassa '25, president of the Black Student Alliance at JWU
Links:
Mental Health First Aid Training: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACA829A3FDCE9-54427514-mental#/
2025-02-2010 minThis Week at JWUTaking on true crime in JWU's Criminal Justice Serial Killers courseScholarship & Best Practices Expo, $10 tickets to the national wrestling championship next month, and taking true crime from the classroom to a podcast. It's This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Zach Blount '25
Lex Lustig '25
Links:
Cat Zone tickets: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/ncaa-division-iii-wrestling-championships-providence-march-961535
SnoBall: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/uibs-snoball-formal-providence-february-960146
2025-02-1311 minThis Week at JWUHow internship experience landed this Wildcat on a panel at upcoming JWU FIT SymposiumSnowden snow globe, Superbowl watch party, and hearing from a wildcat who will be featured amongst industry experts on a panel at the upcoming FIT symposium – it’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Camryn Kennedy '25
Links:
Snowden Snow Globe: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2465376
Staff Spotlight, Erin Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5ey7yI50D4
2025-02-0609 minThis Week at JWUTalking leading with kindness and the value of higher education with Dameian SlocumDisney night Downcity, JWU wrestling climbs the rankings, and a sitdown with Dameian Slocum (assistant provost for student achievement) about leading with kindness, Disney adults, and much more. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Dameian Slocum '00, '21 Ed.D., assistant provost for student achievement
Links:
-Dean's Corner with Maura Iversen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-KVMbF4Whc
-Blood Drive (code: 0024): https://donate.ribc.org/donor/schedules/sponsor_code
-Snowden Snow Globe: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2465376
2025-01-3013 minThis Week at JWUWhat makes a winning season? JWU Women's Basketball is here to share the secret behind their successMeet the Greeks, winter weather tips, and taking a time out to chat with the women's basketball team, who's having an incredible season. It's This Week at JWU, the Podcast.
Guests:
Alexa Lora '27
Maiyah Johnson '25
Coach Dino Porcic
2025-01-2315 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E8 - Put me in Coach!JWU Faculty Member Lou Pullano stops by the HwP Studios for a chat with Nick and Dean about his career trajectory, how he got into teaching and higher education, and weighs in on all the amazing opportunities the JWU students have as they begin to explore their careers. Lou has a great story highlighting how finding your passion is the first step toward success...from there it's understanding how to leverage that passion into a remarkable career! Thanks for stopping by Coach...and stick around with the episode for a surprise winner of Foodie Fight!
2025-01-1752 minThis Week at JWUSo...what is CSRIC? Spotlighting student research here on campusContinuing our commitment to accessible and affordable education, honoring MLK Day through action, and diving into student research in health equity – it’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Cierra Bradford '25
Aly Marzini, Academic Administrative Coordinator for CSRIC
Links:
JWU Pledge: https://www.jwu.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/jwu-pledge.html
Disney College Program: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2465367
2025-01-1614 minThis Week at JWUHow to kickstart your career before you even leave campus!Welcome back Wildcats! A new semester, weekly Wildcat Wednesdays, and what Career Services can do for you – it’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Melanie Rainone, Senior Experiential Education & Career Advisor
Links:
Open Mic Night: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2465154
Learning at the Edge Podcast: https://experientiallearninginstitute.org/learning-at-the-edge-with-westgate-young/
Article by Jada Pina: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/30/metro/rhode-island-business-innovator-arts/
Article by Claire Erlandson: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/31/metro/ri-ready-to-drink-margarita-goat-island-beverage-co/
2025-01-0916 minThis Week at JWUJ-Who? JWU! Jumping into Wrestling's big season as NCAA Championship Host UniversityIt’s finals week! One more bake sale, a job fair, and a chat with superstar JWU Wrestling Coach Lonnie Morris – it’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest: Coach Lonnie Morris, JWU Wrestling
Links:
Optum Job Fair: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2464835
The Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/06/metro/rhode-island-rogues-womens-soccer/ and https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/16/metro/ri-johnson-and-wales-university-providence-restaurant/
NCAA Wrestling Championship tickets: https://providence.jwuathletics.com/sports/2024/11/18/2025-ncaa-division-iii-wrestling-championship.aspx
2024-12-1216 minThis Week at JWU"People Need People" - mental health tips for your everyday lifeDestress - pet a puppy! What holiday activities should be on your calendar, and some mental health tips to help you through the holiday season. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Joe Valder, LMHC, Clinical Counselor at JWU
Links:
Mental Health First Aid Certification: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACA829A3FDCE9-51381681-mental#/
The Boston Globe articles: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/pvdbulletins/feed/25580
Faculty Feature, Elke Schaumberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJa7Lc4eSRI
2024-12-0516 minThis Week at JWUJWU's Growing Podcast Network! Add Hospitality With Purpose to your Listen LineupHow to swipe it forward this giving season, a home-cooked Friendsgiving meal, and why you want to add Hospitality with Purpose to your JWU Podcast lineup. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest: Associate Professor Bryan Lavin '11 MBA, CHE
Links:
Native American Heritage Month Zoom: https://events.careers.state.gov/eventlisting/Eventdetails?folderId=12944
Healthcare Summit Series: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACA829A3FDCE9-51775307-healthcare#/
Hospitality with Purpose: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitality-with-purpose/id1625...
2024-11-2111 minThis Week at JWUHow our Wildcats helped hundreds of families in need through The Elisha ProjectWinter warmup clothing drive, JWU Friendsgiving, and how one alum is changing the world one brown bag lunch at a time. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest: George Ortiz '23 (founder, The Elisha Project)
2024-11-1416 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - Online Education DownloadDirector of Academic Programs for JWU's College of Professional Studies, Michael O'Malley, joines Nick and Dean in studio to share his origin story and highlight some of the goings on in online education. Michael is THE definition of the non-linear career path that is often connected to Hospitality professions. Joining the restaurant industry on a whim, Michael shares his journey that took him around the world as part of the restaurant industry and how those experiences have prepared him for his current role and for his future plans. This episode highlights the need for students to be open to...
2024-11-1251 minThis Week at JWUHonoring Veterans Day with USMC-retired lifelong learner Eric Dominijanni '18Countdown to JWU Serves and sitting down with a North Miami grad who beat Bobby Flay. It's This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Eric Dominijanni '18
Links:
Honoring our Veterans event: https://alumni.jwu.edu/pvd-veterans-day-2024
2024-11-0716 minThis Week at JWUWildcats get public platform to share 2024 election valuesHalloween on campus, how we’re powered by possibility, and heading into election night with some of our own Wildcats! It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests: Kay Allen '25, Darlene Gonzalez '25
Links:
Powered by Possibility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJhiZmdF634
Coffee & Conversations: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2463839
USBP Expo Proposals: https://sites.jwu.edu/expo/index.html
2024-10-3111 minThis Week at JWUListen if you love pets - sitting down with PAWS!Lots of spooky season fun happening as we lead up to halloween, and ways to get involved with animals on campus – including puppy yoga! It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest: Ashlynn Kirrane '25
Links:
Masquerade Dinner: https://forms.fillout.com/t/3JyHeM7U6uus
PAWS: JWU P.A.W.S. (Pairing Animals With Students) (@jwupaws)Instagram · jwupaws550+ followers
2024-10-2410 minThis Week at JWUCreating Your Own Career Path with Hope Caldwell '03Honoring academic integrity at JWU, welcoming this year’s VIP, and an energizing chat with an alum about following our passions.
Guest: Hope Caldwell '03
Links:
Ed.D. Open Classroom: https://enroll.jwu.edu/register/?id=8546edb8-a38c-4106-a4ab-39019b607084&utm_campaign=ri-grad&utm_medium=email&utm_source=slate
2024-10-1716 minThis Week at JWUYou don't want to MSSS this... chatting with JWU's Step Team!Gaebe ChalkOUT, a short week coming up, and chatting with the JWU MSSS team – wondering what that is? Listen up- it’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
2024-10-1011 minThis Week at JWUWhat is Food Literacy? Counting Down to JWU's Next FIT SymposiumOpportunities to connect with employers and to prep for upcoming career fairs, and what we’re most looking forward to as we count down to the JWU FIT Symposium in the spring - it’s This Week at JWU, The Podcast.
Guests: Assistant Professor Matt Britt '19 M.Ed., CEC; Associate Professor Jen Pereira '11 MBA; Associate Professor Mike Makuch '03, '05 MAT, CEC
Links:
Mental Health First Aid Training: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACA829A3FDCE9-50958989-mental#/
2024-10-0314 minThis Week at JWUPursuing Her Passion From Across the Globe: One Wildcat's Journey to JWUNational ranking recognition, cybersecurity tips, and how a CFIT student from across the world who made her way here to fulfill her dreams - it’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests: Behnaz Zobeiri '28, Associate Professor Jeremy Houghton
Links:
-Unplugged with Matt Montgomery registration: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2464432
-HFW volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094EADA72AA2FE3-51343920-homecoming#/
2024-09-2613 minThis Week at JWUJWU Alumni Mentors: Helping Fuel the Workforce one Wildcat at a TimeWildcats, want to be paired up with an alumni mentor? We’re talking that and more – it’s This Week at JWU the Podcast.
Guests: Masha Smelkova '26, Michael Bates '07
Equine Event: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2464363
Kathy Drohen Faculty Feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6in8DvC5Vec
2024-09-1915 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E1 - Dining Hall Revolution w. Chef KenChef Ken is the leader of JWU's dining services and spearheaded a dining hall revolution over the summer on the Providence Campus. Nick & Dean kick off the season getting to know the man behind the plan focused on improving the dining experience for students across campus. In addition to getting the scoop on how the improvements went from idea to reality, the boys discuss proper usage of the term "Chef" and JWU's commitment to leveling up the food and beverage options for students...after all, food not only feeds the stomach, but it feeds the soul. Chef Ken may...
2024-09-121h 05This Week at JWUSavoring Sustainability with Award-Winning Chef Michael CimarustiJWU kicking off Design RI, a stand-up comedy show on campus, and chatting with Chef Michael Cimarusti about his New England roots and how is vision for LA restaurant Providence has grown into a larger sustainability effort.
2024-09-1212 minThis Week at JWUWe're BACK, Wildcats! And here's where we're eating...Trivia and tie-dye, JWU at the Zoo, and the new and improved dining options welcoming you back this year. Guests: Erika Tetzner (Campus Dining Manager) and Brayan DeJesus '27.
Links:
JWU At The Zoo tickets: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/jwu-at-the-zoo-2024-providence-september-946501
Greece Study Abroad Trip: https://studyabroad.jwu.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11262
2024-09-0511 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E13 - Shhhh, these Clubs are PrivateNick and Dean welcome back Matt Samel, PhD to talk private clubs and the impact that this industry segment has on the students here at JWU. Private Clubs are like no other segment in the Hospitality Industry and Matt is the resident expert on the topic here at JWU. In addition to talking business, Dean reviews some listener feedback and almost immediately puts the commentary into action, and we answer the long-awaited question when Matt is a guest...will his parking be validated? Be sure to subscribe to the Hospitality with Purpose Podcast channel for ALL the e...
2024-05-1643 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E12 - Vibin' w. the Beverage CenterIn this week's episode Dean is flying solo for a second interview with Prof. Brian Warrener, the Director of the Center for Beverage Innovation here at JWU. Don't worry though, Producer Bryan Lavin stepped into the co-host chair to keep things flowing and Dean on track. Brian recaps some of the trending happenings in the beverage industry, recaps the experience from two major industry conferences, and looks into the crystal ball for some future insights in the world of Beverage. In keeping with tradition the boys sample some product and give their honest feedback of Guiness 0.
2024-05-1358 minThis Week at JWUFacing The Hidden Opponent: Two Wildcats Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in AthleticsIt’s the last episode of the semester! We’re chatting with two student-athletes who are implementing efforts of the non-profit The Hidden Opponent here at JWU, talking about shedding a light on and maintaining good mental health despite the pressure to be perfect in the world of athletics.
Guests: Maeve Crowley '25 and Nicole Farino '25 (Women's Lacrosse)
2024-05-0211 minThis Week at JWUTrailblazing the Path Toward Careers in Cannabis EntrepreneurshipIntroducing The Farewell Fire, more alumni chef takeovers in our dining halls, and the first Wildcats to graduate from the Cannabis Entrepreneurship program here at JWU
Guests: Jaelynn Accola '24 & Dylan Nichols '25
2024-04-2511 minThis Week at JWUBites, beverages and workshops - why YOU should go to JWU's FIT Symposium!Interview with Dean Jason Evans and Assistant Professor Matt Britt.
Visit the FIT Symposium website to get your ticket: https://www.jwu.edu/fit-symposium/
2024-04-1511 minThis Week at JWUJWU students snag singer Simone for Not Your Dad's Music FestivalPresenting booming business ideas, celebrating our scholarship and research at the annual expo, and bringing back Drag Bingo! Plus, chatting with touring singer-songwriter Simone before she visits campus to perform at Not Your Dad's Music Festival. **Listen for a sneak peek of Simone's single coming out next month!
Links:
Bake sale survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HZxGSg3vxkC-Gl9gOhDMBqvUM98myyZOi4i0VTg7C2pUREFUVzZaTkc0QjRPTDI5WExUMlhYVFFWRC4u
2024-04-1112 minThis Week at JWUCreating a Safe Wildcat Community with JWU's new Emergency Management DirectorCupcake wars, ballpark franks, employee benefits survey and counting down to Sharkfest!
Guest: Rachel Gomes, director of emergency management at JWU
Links:
Unplugged with Dave Souza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQHm4EfVQUo&feature=youtu.be
2024-04-0411 minThis Week at JWUHow Jaewoo Choi took JWU skills to live his American DreamThanking our donors and a special two-part interview: talking to an alum living his American dream through food right around the corner from our Downcity Campus.
Guests: MarieInes Valdepenas, Greg Barbeau '06, Jaewoo Choi '16
Links:
Register for Unplugged: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/faculty-staff-university-communications/feed/18644
2024-03-2818 minThis Week at JWUoneJWU Results: over $65,000 Raised and How Those Gifts HelpNominating leaders across our campus, the university’s first grad program fair, and how we can help JWU grow.
Guest: Kellie Beretta '13
Links:
Introduction to Teaching with Case Studies: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2462464
Nomination form: https://providence-jwu.presence.io/form/2023-24-leadership-awards-nomination-form
2024-03-2110 minThis Week at JWUTalking Tech with our friends in ITHeading to the Food and Hospitality Career Fair, making mental health a pillar of our criminal justice curriculum, and talking tech with a fellow Wildcat.
Guest: Caden Wilson'26
IT jwuLink: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/jwu-it-services/feed
2024-03-1407 minThis Week at JWUGoing Beyond The Table for National Nutrition MonthReserving your spot for the next JWU Dining Series, marking calendars for the Food and Hospitality Career Fair, and going Beyond the Table for National Nutrition Month.
Guests:
Luciana Soares DCN, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND; Professor, Program Director
Allison M. Acquisto, DHSc, MA, RDN, LDN; Associate Professor & Supervised Experiential Learning Coordinator
Links:
JWU Dining Series: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2462471
Coffee & Conversations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054DAFA923ABFE3-46410327-coffee#/
2024-03-0713 minThis Week at JWUBlack History Month Series: Unveiling Untold Stories with Renowned Storyteller Len CabralLeaping our way out of February and uncovering JWU’s connection to a developing documentary with some of Rhode Island’s Black storytelling trailblazers.
Links:
Capitol Ridge volunteer info: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/dietetics-and-applied-nutrition-dian-program/feed/16867
Guests:
Len Cabral and Professor Evan Villari
2024-02-2913 minThis Week at JWUEmbracing and Navigating the Abilities of AI: with Claire Wardle, Ph.D.Applying to represent your class at commencement, fostering faculty and staff development, and talking with an expert about how we can navigate artificial intelligence.
Guest: Claire Wardle, Ph.D.
Links:
Student club advisor, handbook: https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/life-on-campus/student-leadership/jwu-prov-student-organizations-handbook.pdf
Online DBA program article: https://online.jwu.edu/blog/jwu-program-recognized-as-one-of-the-10-best-online-dba-programs-of-2024/
2024-02-2211 minThis Week at JWUJWU's Little India: Doing Big Things"Lovers and Loners" Open Mic Night, free ice cream on campus, and learning more about JWU's student organization Little India.
Check out the financial information resources available on jwuLink's Wildcat Financial Empowerment group: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/financial-empowerment/feed
2024-02-0811 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E10 - The IT GuruThe IT Guru, Prof. Ron Blum, joins the guys in studio to talk about trends that are emerging in the F&B IT segment. JWU is hosting the first ever Technology Symposium on Feb. 21st highlighting some of the latest and greatest impacts of technology on the Food & Beverage industry - this episode serves as a preview highlighting topics and guests...and there are already plans in the works for a post-symposium breakdown of information. Not only that, but we get to know Ron's background a bit more, reflect on the importance of the team atmosphere here at JWU...
2024-02-0556 minThis Week at JWUGetting to know our new College of Health & Wellness dean!A new student space for a free grab-and-go meal, honoring Black History Month with a guest speaker in the Bridge, and introducing a new college dean. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast!
Chef's Choice courses, sign up here.
Register to donate blood.
The Dean's Corner with Mary Meixell.
Senior portrait sign up.
2024-02-0111 minThis Week at JWUWhat is the President's Student Advisory Council?The college can drive competition is back, welcoming an alum guest chef in Snowden, and nominating Wildcats for the President’s Advisory Council. It’s This Week at JWU - The Podcast.
President's Student Advisory Council: https://link.jwu.edu/pages/providence-campus-president
2024-01-2510 minThis Week at JWUEducating Ourselves: The Evolution of Civil Rights in Rhode IslandSkating in the city, continuing our Health Equity Reflections and Refreshments, and learning how JWU is honoring Black History Month. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast!
JWU Dining Series Brunch, details here. (https://link.jwu.edu/events/2460625)
2024-01-1810 minThis Week at JWUTrading in New England Winter for Island TimeA "Hometown Hero", fire alarm maintenance on campus, and what it means to our Future Food All-Stars to be on "island time". It's This Week at JWU, the podcast.
WPRI piece: https://www.wpri.com/video/hometown-hero-aireus-raspberry-jwu/9245623/
Guests: John Owen '24 and Spencer Mah '23
2023-12-1411 minThis Week at JWULaunching Greatness in JWU’s E-CenterDecompressing and donuts, a holiday sale at Starbucks, and how to begin launching your business ideas. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast!
The Dean's Corner with David Cartwright
Guests: Jeff Binczyk & Sahteen Dillon '25
2023-12-0711 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E9 - Growing Cannabis Education w. Dr. BudIn this wide-ranging conversation, Nick and Dean learn from resident cannabis expert Dr. Bud! The cannabis industry carries several stigmas and misconceptions and Dr. Bud helps to dispel many of them. This conversation ranged from religious beliefs, to social injustice, to moss paint and so much more. JWU is a pioneer in cannabis entrepreneurship and as a founder member Dr. Bud offers incredible insights from the industry perspective. This episode ends with a wild game of Foodie Fight!
2023-11-301h 04This Week at JWUWhy ”Silly is Better Than Boring” According to Chef David Burke ’23 Hon.Channel your inner holiday baking champion, touring brand new student lounge space, and talking restaurant entrepreneurship with one of the best in the business. It's This Week at JWU, The Podcast.
Guest: Chef David Burke '23 Hon.
2023-11-3013 minThis Week at JWUGiving Thanks and Giving BackJWU Dining presents Friendsgiving, Barbenheimer movie night, and giving thanks while giving back. It's This Week at JWU, The Podcast.
Links:
Center for Teaching & Learning Workshop
JWU Serves on jwuLink
Guests:
Diane Riccitelli and Lizz Zmarlicki
2023-11-1611 minThis Week at JWUHonoring our Veterans at JWU and BeyondSupporting the fight to conquer food insecurity, celebrating our Wildcat championships, and honoring our veterans at JWU and beyond. It's This Week at JWU, The Podcast.
April Expo: https://sites.jwu.edu/expo/index.html
Student Dinner RSVP: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/jwuprovidence/feed/15115
Guests: Bernard Brennan, Ph.D. & Andrew Nephew
2023-11-0911 minThis Week at JWUWhy We Shouldn’t Fear Failure, with John Hazen White, Jr.Diving into the new JWU Magazine release, opening up the employee experience survey, and a chat with our 2023 Visiting Industry Professional. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
-JWU Campus Herald website
-Justice & Sovereignty in Indigenous Foodways
Guest: John Hazen White, Jr. JWU's 2023 Visiting Industry Professional
2023-11-0211 minThis Week at JWUFilling the Blank Space with Swifties (JWU’s Version)A murder mystery improv night, counting down to our VIP visit, and sitting down with some Swifties (JWU’s version). It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
Masquerade Dinner: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2458138
2023-10-2613 minHospitality with PurposeHwP: Sated Ventures, Karolina GuilcapiOn this episode of HwP, Lavin sits down with the Owner and Founder of Sated Ventures, Karolina Guilcapi for an awesome conversation on the travel industry. As a proud JWU alumni, Karolina has applied her training at the COHM to an adventurous career in the travel industry. Join us as we talk travel trends, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and what it's like to build a boutique custom tour operator during a global pandemic! For more information on Sated Ventures, visit www.satedventures.com and be sure to follow them on Instagram, Facebook, or Tik Tok!
2023-10-2342 minThis Week at JWUSpooky Szn: Hosting RIIFF’s Vortex Film FestivalGrowing a greener campus, sliding into the spooky spirit, and hosting a horror film fest. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
Guests: Professor Scott Oberacker, Ph.D., Trevor Emma '25
Sign up for JWU Serves here.
2023-10-1910 minThis Week at JWUJWU Providence’s Priority to Go GreenCapping off JWU’s Hospitality Summit, chilling out with a chai, and highlighting efforts to go green here on campus. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
Guests:
Matt Fannon & Michelle Galvin
Links:
Reserve your spot at the Hospitality Summit networking event: https://jwu.joinhandshake.com/login?ref=events-search
Interested in volunteering at Waterfire? Contact Gary Saint Laurent, Volunteer Coordinator, WaterFire Providence at gstlaurent@waterfire.org.
2023-10-1211 minThis Week at JWUHomecoming and Family Weekend and How Social Media Tells JWU’s StoryA new home for Harborside’s Campus Safety and Security, introducing the dean’s corner, and coming up on a career fair. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
Guests: Laurie Roberts and Marita Hurn '23
Links:
Homecoming and Family Weekend schedule: https://sites.jwu.edu/family-weekend/pvd-schedule-of-events.html
The Dean's Corner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IWMAzHpOgY
JWU Move In Dads Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnsonandwales/video/7272776068749151531?lang=en
2023-10-0512 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E4 - Nick & Dean...and, Dean?This week Nick and Dean reach across the aisle of JWU and welcome the Dean of the College of Food Innovation and Technology Jason Evans to the show. Jason walks us through his background and discusses the truly comprehensive experience that students immerse themselves in with a degree from JWU. Of course, his knowledge is put to the test in Foodie Fight and the crew acknowledges the 50th Anniversary of Culinary Arts Education here at the University! ...and don't forget, let us know what you think of the new intro & outro music, @NickandDeanPodcast on instagram.
2023-09-2650 minThis Week at JWUScratching the Surface: a JWU Wildcat Internship ExperienceJWU continues to shine in national rankings! Plus, when to get a sweet treat and words of advice for scoring that internship you’re eyeing. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
Guest: Kaitlyn Delgado '24, College of Arts & Sciences, Media & Communications Studies
Rhode Map Live recording with Sam Rosenthal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM5zIiSXPLY
JWU Experience - Brunch: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/jwuprovidence/feed/13223
2023-09-2108 minThis Week at JWUCelebrating CFIT and a half-century of food educationAnnouncing this year’s Visiting Industry Professional, learning more about a new Masters Program, and celebrating 50 years of food education.
Guests: Dean Jason Evans, Ph.D., and Assistant Dean TJ Delle Donne '04, '07 MAT
Health Equity Reflections and Refreshments: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/providence-faculty-staff/feed/12290
2023-09-1413 minThis Week at JWUWE’RE BACK, WILDCATS! Here’s what’s happeningWhat's going on the week of 9/7-9/14, and chatting with JWU's SGA president; how YOU can get involved!
JWU at the Zoo: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/jwu-at-the-zoo-providence-september-902247
Fighting Food Insecurity: https://link.jwu.edu/pages/food-insecurity-housing-instability
2023-09-0710 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - Cannabis EntrepreneurshipSeason 2, Episode 6! Nick and Dean welcome Dr. Magnus Thorsson, founding member of the Cannabis Entrepreneurship program here at JWU. This free-flowing primer conversation talks about how Magnus got involved with Cannabis, the academic field in terms of Cannabis Industry development, and how JWU's program is leading the field in preparing students to dive into this competitive industry with the knowledge of both the business side and the agricultural side. There is a clear path in this new and growing field for Hospitality operators to develop cannabis related experiences which Dr. Thorsson believes to be an important future area of...
2023-05-2346 minThis Week at JWUForever JWU - Chatting with our ChancellorOur final episode until Fall: Commencement is HERE, PA students putting heart-failure awareness first, and a sit-down with a special pod guest. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
2023-05-0408 minThis Week at JWUCommunity service shoutout and sharing what makes JWU special-The Case Centre honors COB faculty
-*Fam Jam DEE Bike Ride POSTPONED - RAIN DATE WILL BE IN FALL 2023
-Senior Week
2023-04-2712 minThis Week at JWUCelebrating JWU’s Ad Team on their district win!Sharing more about a new public health program at JWU, wrapping up April’s celebration with student research showcases, and celebrating a big win for the JWU Ad team.
JWU Serves
2023-04-2010 minHospitality with PurposeHwP LIVE: NSMH Presents - Inclusion for AllOn this episode of HwP LIVE we'll listen in to the recent panel hosted NSMH Student Club here at the COHM on bringing DE&I practices to the forefront of the hospitality business. This panel feature some incredible perspectives from COHM Alumni and industry experts Pearl Farquharson '12, Nicole Lau '12, Serena Sheffer '17, Thara Alleyne, Maferly Reyes '15, and Jackie Dacany. This panel was moderated by two current COHM students and leaders within the NSMH Club, Hannah Bernard and Melody Huang '24. Thank you to all of the panelists for sharing some incredible perspective and a huge shout...
2023-04-191h 14
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - Season 2,Episode 5Nick and Dean are back in the studio with Private Club Management expert Matthew Samel, PhD. Mat is a professor here at the College of Hospitality Management at JWU and is the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA). Mat drops some serious knowledge about a sub-set of hospitality that not many people know about...but once they do, they are hooked! This episode ends with a double dose of Foodie Fight AND Hosp or Not. It's a great conversation for anyone considering a career in Hospitality and a fun look at...
2023-04-1956 minThis Week at JWUJWU Podcast meets The Public’s RadioA special visit from the voices behind The Public's Radio!
Carrie tickets
PVD Commencement
2023-04-1312 minThis Week at JWUHow JWU helps tackle tax season and another visit from the Providence Campus PresidentHow one faculty member is connecting with the community this tax season, recognizing our roots in providence, and gearing up for the university scholarship and best practices expo. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
Adaptive Sports Training
2023-04-0610 minThis Week at JWUCrowning a JWU Sharkfest Champ and Bringing Adaptive Sports to JWU3/24 Vaccination Clinic
Leadership Awards
2023-03-2311 minThis Week at JWUTalking Adventure Tourism with an industry expertoneJWU: https://give.communityfunded.com/o/johnson-and-wales-university-23/i/onejwu
Leadership nomination form: https://providence-jwu.presence.io/form/2022-23-leadership-awards-nomination-form
Guest: Eva Mossberg
2023-03-1610 minThis Week at JWUMarching into National Nutrition Month with Food as MedicineGuests: Kara Cucinotta and Mallory Sullivan
Women in Leadership event: https://alumni.jwu.edu/event-details?cid=14&ceid=61845&cerid=0&cdt=3%2f9%2f2023
2023-03-0211 minThis Week at JWUCFIT Student Takes the Top 5 Spot in Global Cooking CompetitionNew names for some on-campus facilities, employees: save the date to celebrate, and talking to our young chef Olympiad student champ. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
Vaccine Clinic
2023-02-2312 minThis Week at JWUWhich Cat Said That?! jwuLink, Wildcat Willie, and so much moreBistro 61: https://link.jwu.edu/pages/bistro-61
Katie Davin: https://www.jwu.edu/news/2023/01/travel-predictions-2023.html
Blood Drive: https://donate.ribc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/72704
2023-02-0210 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - Season 2, Episode 1 - JWU Beverage InstituteNick and Dean sit down with Professor Michael Sabitoni, Department Chair at Johnson & Wales University and beverage expect to discuss the trends facing the beverage industry today. With a huge focus on non-alcoholic beverages, the industry is an exciting place to build and grow new products. Along with the focus on the industry, JWU has recently launch a Center for Beverage Innovation in collaboration with the College of Hospitality Management and College of Food Innovation & Technology. Really exciting stuff in this episode and a great topic that will be explored throughout this season!
2023-01-2629 minThis Week at JWUSending off our YCO student and sharing Sharkfest 2023 detailsSending off a student chef to rep JWU on an international scale, an all-things Providence social media takeover, and fueling entrepreneurship here on campus.
2023-01-2609 minThis Week at JWUHonoring MLK and looking ahead to April celebrationsBlood drive: https://donate.ribc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/72704
QPR: https://jwu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkd-6gqDMrHtwBAtFw_QMQV0Guwhz1cRKQ
2023-01-1911 minThis Week at JWUWe’re BACK! Exchanging texts with Wildcat Willie and welcoming a new Charlotte presidentHow students are honing their research skills, chatting with Charlotte’s brand new president, and – hold the phone! Wildcat Willie’s texting. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
2023-01-1210 minThis Week at JWUMixing it up with our cocktail contest winnerAssociate Professor Walter Zesk: educators.aiga.org/design-educator-profile-walterzesk/?preview=true
Faculty/Staff: https://sites.jwu.edu/expo/index.html
Students: https://link.jwu.edu/pages/student-research-design-innovation-symposium
2022-12-0809 minThis Week at JWUWhere JWU’s nursing labs will live and creating community partnerships in CharlotteExercise Science Lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw814Ldkjm8
WPRI: https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/25-ri-communities-approve-cannabis-retail-sales/
2022-11-1709 minThis Week at JWUFirst-generation College Celebration and shining a light on JWU’s new community resource groupsJWU Global: https://global.jwu.edu/
Media & Politics: https://jwu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocuypqz0tHNASosoR0hcGXVbGVRXpC6m7
2022-11-1009 minThis Week at JWUCFIT sees the future of foodwww.jwu.edu/news/2022/10/2022-health-equity-lecture
www.jwu.edu/news/2022/10/jwu-provides-expertise-at-pbn-healthcare-summit
www.jwu.edu/academics/programs-by-campus/chefs-choice
2022-11-0312 minThis Week at JWUFrom graphic design to cybersecurity - JWU is cracking the codeHospitality Summit: https://www.jwu.edu/news/2022/10/lessons-in-resilience-rebuilding-hospitality.html
RIPBS piece: https://www.pbs.org/video/rhode-island-pbs-weekly-10232022-2yeufx/
2022-10-2708 minThis Week at JWUHow leftover lab food is combatting food insecurity - and a chat with our Providence Campus PresidentMonkeypox vaccination appointments: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/6089129623
Chef's Choice:
https://www.jwu.edu/academics/programs-by-campus/providence-programs/chefs-choice.html
2022-10-2008 minThis Week at JWUNursing at JWU? You heard right! And other campus happenings you won’t want to missNursing finds a new home at Johnson & Wales, rediscovering resiliency in this year’s hospitality summit, and how the university is recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
Websites/Topics referenced:
Hospitality Summit: https://www.jwu.edu/hospitality-summit/index.html
2022-10-1307 minThis Week at JWUOur First Episode! Homecoming weekend, JWU stays cyber-safe, and diving into a faculty member’s documentaryHomecoming weekend is finally here, making sure you’re staying cyber-safe, and a quick Q&A with Professor Evan Villari about his upcoming documentary. It’s This Week at JWU – the podcast.
2022-10-0507 minHospitality with PurposeHwP: Episode 1 - Craig Sculos, Bally's Twin River CasinoWelcome to the inaugural run of the Hospitality with Purpose podcast! In this first episode Craig Sculos is in studio from Bally's Twin River Hotel & Casino and we discuss a lot about the ever changing and dynamic world of gaming. In this episode we cover topics like getting started in the industry, the growth of Bally's as a major player in the gaming world, the extension of gaming into digital spaces, and how the gaming industry is shifting to become a hub of economic activity. This is a jam packed 30 minutes with LOTS of references to classic rock, old...
2022-06-1639 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - Episode 1And away we go!! Welcome to the maiden voyage of Hospitable w. Nick & Dean! This series is part of the Hospitality with Purpose Podcast from the College of Hospitality Management at Johnson & Wales University! This week met Nick & Dean and listen in as they discuss the changing dynamic of the relationship between front and back of house in the food service field. Also, stay locked in for Hosp or Not where Nick & Dean breakdown a recent incident involving a cookie.Keep it locked here for more episodes, expert interviews, trending topics in hospitality and so much more! Als...
2022-05-2539 min
Hospitality with PurposeHwP: Hospitable w. Nick & DeanEpisode 3 of Hospitable w. Nick & Dean! In this episode Professors Makris & Mistretta tackle some common complaints from the restaurant industry, discuss the importance of training, and offer some great perspective on the customer always being right. Enjoy the conversation and let us know what you think about this episode's "Hosp or Not"! Tune in to other episodes of HwP for all the latest insights from the Hospitality industry, expert interviews, and happenings at JWU's College of Hospitality Management.
2022-05-2337 min