An Hour From Tower

On this episode we catch up with St. Scholastica's Head Football Coach, Mike Heffernan. We talk about all things football and learn about the CSS program motto...Live The Standard.

In this episode we catch up with Brenda Fischer, Dean of the Stender School of Leadership, Business, and Professional Studies. We talk about education, concession stand food, reality TV, hairstyles, and she tries to get me to admit to wanting to cheer for the Bears or Vikings!

The expert in Calendar Tetris joins me this week, Administrative Assistant Amy Fink. Amy and I discuss her plan to run an independent bookstore and she gives some great book recommendations as well!

On this week's podcast we catch up with Vice President of Academic Affairs, Ryan Sandefer. Find out how much of a hopeless romantic he is, and his journey to Duluth from Wyoming.

On this episode we catch up with CSS Dean of Students, Megan Perry Spears. We talk about the frantic pace of a Dean of Students and what it is like to launch your own child into college when you have been helping other parents with the same process for years!

On this episode we catch up with CSS Intramural Sports and Group Fitness Coordinator Jenna Helget. We chat about sports, fitness, guilty pleasures, and her love of the Bachelor/Bachelorette, and the fact she has more shoes than she can count!

On this Episode of An Hour From Tower we catch up with CSS Cross Country Coach, NBC Commentator, and former US Biathlon Team member Chad Salmela. We talk about his path to CSS, performing at an Olympic level, and why a person can have an unhealthy and draining relationship with wax!

WE'RE BACK! After a few weeks off from the holiday break, we are back with Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Bret Amundson. We learn about his journey to CSS, discuss the arts and the strong connections to athletics, and learn about his love of Whitney Houston and Beyonce.

In this episode we take An Hour From Tower on the road to Saint Scholastica's Saint Cloud Campus to meet with Katie Wayne and Meghan Braegelmann. We hear are introduced the the "Million Dollar People"...one of which gives birth multiple times a semester. We also talk newlyweds, Christmas traditions, and take a vote on whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

In this episode we hear from members of our Student Government Association. We talk Scholastica, favorite Christmas gifts (including a baking mixer and a pony,,,yes, a pony), and whether or not Christmas candy canes are better than Easter peeps.

On this episode we catch up with the 13th President of The College of Saint Scholastica, Dr. Barbara McDonald. Hear about her roots in the Middle East and her path to CSS as a student and professional. Also learn about her fear of heights, and why you might find a garter snake in her pocket someday!

In this episode we hear from Sarah Stewart, Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Hear about what drives her DEI work, her recent home purchase and projects, and her love of art.

On this episode of An Hour From Tower, we catch up with the Director of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program, Troy Abfalter. Hear about Troy's work, but also about his experience with extreme sledding, holiday decorating, and dad jokes!

In this week's episode we take to the wonderful Sr. Lisa Maurer. We learn about her journey to the monastic life, learn that Sisters swear too, and how Jesus and sports drive her passion and mission in life.

Kelly, Assistant Professor of Biology and Title IX Coordinator joins the podcast to discuss her journey to CSS, leadership, and why you might want to start calling her the Rodeo Queen.

On this week's An Hour From Tower podcast we catch up with Ollie Meyer, Associate Director of Admission at Saint Scholastica. We find out how Ollie made his way to Saint Scholastica 40 years ago and never left! We also talk about his Mt. Rushmore of music, and learn about him giving up FRONT ROW tickets to a KISS concert! More than anything else, we get to spend time with one of the most genuine and kind hearted humans on the planet.

On the first Hour from Tower Podcast we are introduced to Head Women's Volleyball coach (and CSS icon), Dana Moore. Dana and I discuss her journey to CSS from California, youth sports, having a positive attitude, and so much more.