In this episode, Gary Marsh ’74, S’83, Dennis Jones ’73, and John Diacogiannis ’71, talked about their volunteering at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering (BES). As fraternity brothers from Moravian's former chapter of Beta Lamda Chi (BΛΧ), they organize their fellow brothers in helping BES serve unhoused individuals in the Northampton County area. On Season 11 of Houndcast, Carol Bassie, Owen Levan-Uhler, and Lexi Jordan interview civically engaged Moravian alumni. We're proud of all our alumni who are dedicated to bettering the lives of marginalized people throughout the Lehigh Valley. Please visit the links below to get involved with the organizations featured throughout this season! Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering Lehigh Conference of Churches
In the second part of their two-episode conversation, Mike Hosfeld ’82 and Kristin Eicholtz talked about increasing opportunities for their students to help each other learn. Mike is a Job Works Coordinator and Job Coach at the Mercy School for Special Learning, the Lehigh Valley's only private, nonresidential school for children and young adults with disabilities. Kristin Eicholtz is the Dean of the Center for Career Success at Moravian. Together, the two have fostered a wonderful relationship to expand opportunities for students at both Mercy and Moravian. On Season 11 of Houndcast, Carol Bassie and Owen Levan-Uhler interview civically engaged Moravian alumni. We're proud of all our alumni who are dedicated to bettering the lives of marginalized people throughout the Lehigh Valley. Please visit the links below to get involved with the organizations featured throughout this season! Mercy School for Special Learning Moravian News: Mike Hosfeld ’82 Laurie Riley ’82 Center for Career Success Tails of Valor
Houndcast recognizes LGBTQ+ History Month with Gabby Hochfeld ’19. After studying Political Science and Gender and Sexuality, as well as being involved in campus organizations like SPECTRUM, Gabby became civically engaged with Queer & Trans Lehigh Valley Mutual Aid Network (QTLV). That community involvement led her to her positions as both the Assistant Director for Intercultural Development and Coordinator of Gender and Sexuality Programs at Lafayette College. On Season 11 of Houndcast, Carol Bassie and Owen Levan-Uhler interview civically engaged Moravian alumni. We're proud of all our alumni who are dedicated to bettering the lives of marginalized people throughout the Lehigh Valley. Please visit the links below to get involved with the organizations featured throughout this season! QTLV LinkTree Intercultural Development at Lafayette Gender Sexuality Program at Lafayette
In this episode, Raymond Santiago ’12 spoke with us about the Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley (HCLV). With Hispanic Heritage Month in full-swing, he emphasized how you can't discuss the history of Bethlehem without the legacy of our Hispanic and Latino communities. On Season 11 of Houndcast, Carol Bassie and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 interview civically engaged Moravian alumni. We're proud of all our alumni who are dedicated to bettering the lives of marginalized people throughout the Lehigh Valley. Please visit the links below to get involved with the organizations featured throughout this season! Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley Nuestro Futuro Scholarship Application
On this episode, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 met with John C. Mikovits, PhD, RN ’08, G’15. John is 2025's Benigna Education Award recipient for his anti-discriminatory healthcare education at Moravian, and for developing LGBTQ+-specific educational materials for the National League for Nursing.
We spoke with Jon P. Otis ’79, recipient of the 2025 Comenius Alumni Award. He talked about his English and Journalism major at Moravian, and how he found his passion and career in Interior Design and Architectural Studies. He shared his experiences teaching at Pratt Institute and his current research into sound-based therapy. Shining Lights 2025
On this season of Houndcast, we're highlighting 2025's Shining Lights Award recipients. For this episode, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 met up with Jonathan L. Strauss ’16, the Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient. They talked about Jonathan's history of developing businesses while in college, making lasting and impactful relationships with alumni, and his company, Cortex Residential, which is building affordable housing in Allentown, PA.
Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with Justin P. Driscoll '05 and Jennifer Kunes Driscoll '05, G'11. They are the recipients of the 2025 Haupert Humanitarian Award for their work as founders of Lily's Hope Foundation, a non-profit providing assistance to families of premature babies in NICUs around the country. Shining Lights 2025 Lily's Hope Foundation
In this previously unreleased episode, Dylan and Owen ’26 conversed with Dave Zinczenko ’91, recipient of 2024's Comenius Alumni Award. Dave worked with Rodale Books as editorial director for the Men's and Women's Health publications before founding Galvanized Media in 2013. Shining Lights Info Galvanized Media
This season our guests will help you tackle the challenges of adulthood with confidence. We will cover the financial basics, like understanding taxes, creating a budget, planning for retirement, and building your savings. But we don’t stop there—join us as we also explore how to rent your first apartment, prioritize health and wellness, and even handle legal responsibilities like jury duty. With expert advice and practical tips, this season will be your go-to guide for mastering the essentials of adult life. In this episode, Dylan and Owen '26 sat down with Ryan Drury '19 to talk about health and fitness, as well as entrepreneurship and finding a community in business. Ryan is the founder and owner of Made of Muscle Training, an in-home or on-site training program. Links: Made of Muscle Isagenix
On this final episode of Season 9, Dylan and Owen '26 concluded their conversation with Dior Mariano, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, '15, '21. They talked about various health insurance plans, what those plans do and don't cover, and who can be covered on those plans. Dior Mariano, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, '15, '21 Health Insurance Calculator AblePay
In this first part of their conversation, Dylan and Owen '26 met with Dior Mariano, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, '15, '21. Dior, Moravian's Director of HR, walked them through health savings plans, life insurance, and some other benefits your company may offer. Dior Mariano, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, '15, '21 Health Insurance Calculator
This season, our guests help you confidently tackle adulthood's challenges. We cover the financial basics, like understanding taxes, creating a budget, planning for retirement, and building your savings. With expert advice and practical tips, this season will be your go-to guide for mastering the essentials of adult life. In this episode, financial advisor Dylan Stroup '10 discusses retirement accounts, interest, and managing the wealth one accumulates over time.
In this continuation of the previous episode (S9E2), Dylan and Owen '26 sat down with Heather McFadden '15 and Jody Karam to talk about the ins and outs of renting and buying properties. Heather and Jody are brokers at Morganelli Properties in Bethlehem.
In this episode, Dylan and Owen '26 sat down with Heather McFadden '15 and Jody Karam to talk about the ins and outs of renting and buying properties. Heather and Jody are brokers at Morganelli Properties in Bethlehem. Helpful links: Bethlehem Housing Authority U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
For the final episode of Season 8, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with Prince Sokpo ’25. Prince is one of this year's Shining Lights Alumni Fellows, and he talked with Dylan and Owen about his transition from high school to college during the COVID-19 pandemic, ideas he has for his future career, and the legacy he wants to leave at Moravian.
On this episode of Houndcast, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with 2024 Alumni Fellow Louis Spann ’26. They talked about Louis's recent election to Moravian's Board of Trustees as a Student Trustee, and his campus-wide campaign for the position. They also talked about clubs and involving yourself on campus, and the challenges navigating high school, college, and young adulthood during and after the pandemic. We have just a few episodes left for this season of Houndcast, so as always, thank you for listening! For more information on this year's Shining Lights event, visit this link!
On this episode of Houndcast, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler '26, sat down with James P. Orlando, EdD ’96. J.P. is receiving the Benigna Education Award at this year's Shining Lights ceremony for his academic and medical education work with several Lehigh Valley institutions like St. Luke's, where he's been for the last ten years. Continuing with the season's theme of "success," they discussed how J.P.'s definition of success was shaped by his time at Moravian and through his changing roles in the Lehigh Valley, as well as how important it is to have intention when looking at your future. For more information on this year's Shining Lights event, visit this link!
On this episode, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with John F. Ferry Jr. ’78, P’12 (Jack), who is the recipient of the Haupert Humanitarian Award for 2024's Shining Lights Awards. They talked about his time at Moravian studying under Prof. Jack Ramsey and performing with Moravian's Blackfriars. Jack then talked about his professional career, starting as an English teacher at Northampton High School, then owning a snack food distributorship, and finally, working for United Rehabilitation Services in Hazelton, which was an organization for adults with intellectual disabilities.
In this episode, Dylan Star hopped onto Zoom with Kayla Herr ’19. Continuing with this season’s theme of success, they talked about Kayla’s experience with Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Neighbors in Health, and her current job with the BRAVE program of South Florida. BRAVE, which stands for Be Resilient and Voice Emotions (BRAVE), was founded in 2019 and has made significant progress connecting high school teens to mental health resources. Moravian University is proud to support our students with mental health and wellness. The Counseling Center provides confidential therapy services to help Moravian students manage personal, social, and academic challenges, at no additional cost. State and National Mental Health Resources: Mental Health Resources in PA NJ Department of Human Services NY Office of Mental Health National Institute of Mental Health Substance Abuse *This episode was recorded on Zoom, so we apologize for any imperfections in the audio.*