{"id":62,"date":"2023-07-28T15:22:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T15:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2025-12-16T16:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:02:28","slug":"ccom-pawcast","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/ccom-pawcast\/","title":{"rendered":"CCOM Pawcast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/files\/2025\/09\/CCOMPawcast_1800x400-1024x228.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/files\/2025\/09\/CCOMPawcast_1800x400-1024x228.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/files\/2025\/09\/CCOMPawcast_1800x400-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/files\/2025\/09\/CCOMPawcast_1800x400-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/files\/2025\/09\/CCOMPawcast_1800x400-1536x341.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/files\/2025\/09\/CCOMPawcast_1800x400-604x134.png 604w, https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/files\/2025\/09\/CCOMPawcast_1800x400-850x189.png 850w, https:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butlerccom\/files\/2025\/09\/CCOMPawcast_1800x400.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCOM Pawcast is a podcast hosted by Dean of the College of Communication (CCOM), Joe Valenzano. It was created to provide an additional touchpoint to CCOM and the success of individuals in our expansive community. We&#8217;re excited to celebrate experiences and authentic stories with current and prospective students, their parents, our faculty and staff, the engaged CCOM alumni network throughout the country, and the Butler University at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special thank you to Amy Dichter &#8217;98 for her collaboration and contribution of a professional intro and close to our episodes. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/amydichter.com\/\">amydichter.com<\/a> to learn more about Amy&#8217;s voiceover career\u2014just another example of our amazing alumni. We would also like to thank Mark Harris &#8217;06 and students from the Music Industry Studies major for their role in audio engineering. #GoDawgs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All CCOM Pawcast Episodes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 3: Ep. 4 \u2013 Renna Reschly \u201826, agency director of five fountains, discusses study abroad, RBE, a successful semester of client work, and more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Renna Reschly \u201826, agency director of five fountains, discusses study abroad, RBE, a successful semester of client work, and more\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1AYmThfHIAaMSZmePJP8YH\/video?si=16ff26d5c30b4252&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Renna Reschly \u201826, marketing major in the Lacy School of Business, and agency director of \u2060five fountains\u2060, joins Joe Valenzano, dean of the College of Communication, in the final episode of the CCOM Pawcast for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renna IS \u2060Boldly Butler\u2060 and they discuss the ways she exemplifies transformational learning experiences, Butler\u2019s dynamic campus &amp; community, and a thriving Butler over the course of her nearly four years on campus and while studying abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, Joe is in an ugly holiday sweater. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000741546508\">Listen to Renna&#8217;s CCOM Pawcast episode on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 3: Ep. 3 \u2013 Caleb Denorme \u201926, Editor-in-Chief of The Collegian, discusses his roles at the student-run newspaper, his Butler experience, and more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Caleb Denorme \u201926, Editor-in-Chief of The Collegian, discusses his roles at the student-run newspaper, his Butler experience, and more\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/0YLXCSnnMMqDZKKxL1BG07\/video?si=88db8811723848d2&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Caleb Denorme is a member of the Class of \u201826 with a dual major in journalism and sports media, in addition to his role as the current Editor-in-Chief of The Collegian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this episode of the CCOM Pawcast, Caleb shares his excitement about The Collegian student newspaper, how impactful Dr. Tatsiana Karaliova is as an advisor, professor, and friend, and his deep affinity for the Columbus Crew MLS team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000733699412\">Listen to Caleb&#8217;s CCOM Pawcast episode on Apple Podcasts<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 3: Ep. 2 \u2013 Jonathan Purvis, VP for Advancement and Marketing, talks Boldly Butler campaign, Homecoming, and more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Jonathan Purvis, VP for Advancement and Marketing, talks Boldly Butler campaign, Homecoming, and more\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7pWWkXlMRWajDPx0Rmaqyj\/video?si=07ff2d158a294c33&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCOM Pawcast welcomes Butler&#8217;s Jonathan Purvis, Vice President for Advancement and Marketing, as a special guest. Purvis joined CCOM Dean Joe Valenzano from Studio 50 in Fairbanks to discuss Homecoming 2025 and the new strategy and campaign announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During Homecoming weekend \u2060Boldly Butler\u2060 was announced, the University\u2019s commitment to setting the standard for delivering a transformative education with local impact and global reach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000729115790\">LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 3: Ep. 1 \u2013 Jay Howard, Butler&#8217;s Interim Provost, Kicks Off Season 3 of the CCOM Pawcast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Jay Howard, Butler&amp;apos;s Interim Provost, Kicks Off Season 3 of the CCOM Pawcast\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/0L96OFSGZnDEFH04B3Xeq4\/video?si=43bbdc93cfab48ae&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Season 3 begins with special guest Jay Howard, interim provost and executive vice president of Butler University, joining the CCOM Pawcast with Dean Joe Valenzano. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Howard is a professor of sociology who most recently served as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and from 2017-2019, already as Dean of LAS, he also served as the Dean of the College of Communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to talk Butler and the 2025-26 school year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/jay-howard-butlers-interim-provost-kicks-off-season\/id1761895635?i=1000725581910\">LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 12 \u2013 &#8220;Daggie&#8221; Lacis &#8217;64 discusses her new book and how she help modernize Latvia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: &quot;Daggie&quot; Lacis &amp;apos;64 discusses her new book and how she help modernize Latvia.\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/0l0vCpUle8iGtHYUBna0PZ?si=d0d4089ebd1f4e05&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1950, at age seven,&nbsp;Dagnija &#8220;Daggie&#8221; Lacis&nbsp;came to America with her parents&nbsp;as a refugee from Communist ruled Latvia.&nbsp;How did it happen that the Prime&nbsp;Minister of newly freed Latvia would invite Daggie back to her homeland in&nbsp;1990 as the first official visitor from the West? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to the story from Daggie, who, upon graduating cum laude from Butler in June of 1964, crashed her first glass ceiling: she began her career in computers as the first woman programmer at the Burroughs Corporation, then the second-largest IT company worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She stresses how Butler (mathematics, chemistry, and physics) played a huge role in her career while sharing parts of her story with CCOM Dean Joe Valenzano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000709169259\">LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 11 \u2013 CCOM Students Discuss Experiential Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Students Discuss CCOM Experiential Opportunities\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/660H799I766QgPxvQahFMD?si=928b451632aa4508&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CCOM students Lexi Serra (First year; Strategic Communication), Miles Kong (First year; Journalism), Ally White (Graduating Senior; Sports Media), and Sarah Ripperger (Graduating Junior; Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences) join the CCOM Pawcast to share their experiential learning stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Mediterranean cruises focused on travel and hospitality to music business intensives in Nashville, and the Big Apple and Madison Square Garden to advanced clinical opportunities typically reserved for grad students\u2014these students share what they&#8217;ve learned and the impact of these experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join host Joe Valenzano, Dean of the College of Communication, as students share their honest views about the College and what they have gained from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This episode was produced by Butler students: Chris Palmer &#8217;25, Blake Richmond &#8217;26, and Toni Jazvic &#8217;28.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000705894987\">LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 10 \u2013 Behind the Lens with Photographer Lesle Lane &#8217;91<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Behind the Lens with Photographer Lesle Lane &amp;apos;91\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/3jHvc5hlrT7BysYW0fptxX?si=eb4cb1a81f414734&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lesle Lane &#8217;91 graduated from Butler University with a degree in Liberal Arts and has earned a successful career in photography, now owning and running <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studio13online.com\/\">Studio 13<\/a>. She has been awarded national recognition for her images and helped Studio 13 come to serve global manufacturers, distributors, and bio-tech organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the CCOM Pawcast she joins Joe Valenzano, Dean of the College of Communication, to discuss her background, the role of AI in photography, her Butler memories and excitement about the future of the university, and being better at accounting than math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This episode was produced by Butler students: Chris Palmer &#8217;25, Blake Richmond &#8217;26, and Toni Jazvic &#8217;28.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000700297927\">LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 9 \u2013 Founder&#8217;s Celebration Special with Ovid Butler&#8217;s Great (4X) Granddaughter, Anna Demia Colosi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Founder&amp;apos;s Celebration Special with Ovid Butler&amp;apos;s Great (4X) Granddaughter, Anna Demia Colosi\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/6wV9wbqY0nGRlJGWnABBcm?si=f398d7f0ade44359&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna Demia Colosi, great (4X) granddaughter of Ovid Butler, joins CCOM Dean Joe Valenzano as part of this year&#8217;s Founder&#8217;s Celebration Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna talks about the important legacy of Ovid and the immense pride her family shares in seeing all that Butler University continues to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about this year&#8217;s Founder&#8217;s Celebration, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/founders-celebration\/\">\u2060visit the Founder&#8217;s Celebration Landing page by clicking here\u2060<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000688595723\">LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 8 \u2013 Bill Neher \u201966 on Debate, Communication Ethics, and the &#8220;80 For 80&#8221; Campaign<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Bill Neher \u201966 on Debate, Communication Ethics, and the &quot;80 For 80&quot; Campaign\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/0f2b5VCa3FMyAhPtnWDj9r?si=f99f59caf4b746d9&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>(Recorded on Jan. 14, 2025)<\/em><\/strong> Bill Neher &#8217;66, is Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Butler University, and former Dean of the University College (1974-1982) and the inaugural Dean of the College of Communication (2010-2012). He joins current CCOM Dean Joe Valenzano on this episode of the CCOM Pawcast.<br><br>This conversation builds on the wonderful discussions with Gregory Mark &#8217;79, and Deeny and David Waite, their love of debate &amp; speech, and CCOM&#8217;s \u201c80 for 80\u201d campaign celebrating the 80th years of Bill and David.<br><br>Bill shares his thoughts on numerous Butler topics and why he supports the Digital Communication, Ethics and Democracy Gift Fund, and his excitement of his granddaughter being a first-year student in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences program.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/give.butler.edu\/campaign\/80-for-80\/c647554?c_src=R1421\">Click to give: &#8220;80 For 80&#8221; Campaign Giving Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000685566890\">LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 7 \u2013 Melissa Beckwith &#8217;00, Chief Strategy Officer and EVP, discusses where &#8220;Butler is going and how we&#8217;re getting there&#8221; including the Butler Gateway Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Melissa Beckwith &amp;apos;00 discusses where &quot;Butler is going and how we&amp;apos;re getting there&quot; including the Butler Gateway Project\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1SuVRA9fDk0AX9DhC3lHNY?si=hTZh9xm0TziwuQazHm99FQ&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melissa Beckwith, Class of 2000, is the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of Butler University. <br><br>The marketing major is leading the Butler Gateway Project, a \u201cshared vision to shape a university and campus that enhances lives and strengthens our community in dynamic new ways\u201d and sheds more light on the growth of the University and of Midtown Indianapolis.<br><br>Click the link to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/gateway\/\">Learn more about the Butler Gateway Project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000682545158\">LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 6 \u2013 Dr. David and Deeny Waite and Dr. Gregory Mark &#8217;79 talk Debate &amp; Speech, fond Butler memories, and react to a special CCOM announcement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Dr. David and Deeny Waite, and Dr. Gregory Mark &amp;apos;79 talk Debate &amp; Speech, fond Butler memories, and react to a special CCOM announcement.\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7z3AQ2rSoYKqXVkRHQ7ph6?si=3f8825c1c2c74716&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. David H. Waite, his wife Deeny, and Dr. Gregory Mark &#8217;79 poured their heart and soul into Debate &amp; Speech and what today is the College of Communication (CCOM). As close friends to this day, they also remain actively connected to the college and university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to some of their fond memories of Butler before CCOM was an actual college and learn more about the 80 for 80 campaign, celebrating David and Dr. Bill Neher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000679344871\">LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: CCOM 80 for 80 announcement (Episode clip)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/6NIyy680mc3DPtAFqaCrLo?si=8acdc12e651842b5&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000679344899\">LISTEN TO THE 80 FOR 80 ANNOUNCEMENT (EPISODE CLIP) ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 5 \u2013 Grant Leiendecker \u201811, Vice President\/Director of Butler Athletics, talks The Butler Way, the impact of NIL on college athletics, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Grant Leiendecker \u201811, Vice President\/Director of Butler Athletics, talks The Butler Way, the impact of NIL on college athletics, and more\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1ApUAcqaTPi4VPxGezpY89?si=9680c3e5fb1c4e52&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Recorded on November 1, 2024) Grant Leiendecker \u201811, Vice President\/Director of Butler Athletics joined CCOM Dean Joe Valenzano as men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s basketball kick off their 2024-25 seasons, respectively.<br><br>Leiendecker reflects on his experiences as a student at Butler, the special feeling that historic Hinkle Fieldhouse provides, his relationship with Barry Collier, what the future holds for Bulldog athletics, and how proud he is of every student-athlete at Butler, in all 20 NCAA sports. Learn more about all <a href=\"https:\/\/butlersports.com\/\">Butler Athletics<\/a> and read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/butlersports.com\/staff-directory\/grant-leiendecker-11\/591\">Leiendecker in his official Butler bio<\/a>. <br><br>A special shout out to Blake Richmond &#8217;26, a marketing major in the Lacy School of Business, who co-produced this episode as a CCOM content marketing intern. Great job, Blake! <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000675662203\">LISTEN TO GRANT AND JOE ON APPLE PODCASTS &#8211; CLICK HERE<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 4 \u2013 Dr. Bryan Foltice and Randy Brown, of Butler LSB, talk their \u201cMoney Strong\u201d program for students.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/2TF91IUuWSI7nlriRpGGD3?si=e1287b1ef6e44276\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Recorded on November 1, 2024) Dr. Bryan Foltice, associate professor of finance and the creator of the \u201cMoney Strong\u201d program is joined by his initiative partner Randy Brown, a career mentor with LSB, to talk with CCOM Dean Joe Valenzano on the latest episode of the CCOM Pawcast.<br><br>Topics include student loans, budgeting, and personal finance, especially while transitioning from being an undergraduate student to a working professional and\/or graduate student.<br><br>Foltice and Brown provide financial support and planning, targeted for Butler students and their future financial confidence and success, through the lens of Behavior Finance.<br><br>Check out the \u2060<a href=\"https:\/\/bryanfoltice.com\/podcast\">Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast\u2060<\/a> as CCOM continues to support all of our friends and partners in Butler&#8217;s Lacy School of Business.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000675369010\">LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS &#8211; CLICK HERE<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 3 \u2013 Stephanie Hinshaw and Shaun Owens discuss the background of Butler&#8217;s online BSOL degree completion program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Stephanie Hinshaw and Shaun Owens discuss the background of Butler&amp;apos;s online BSOL degree completion program \" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/4qrwzqMji1Fh6R5FyDNJhH?si=2b6ac74b9586415c&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Recorded September 15, 2024) Butler&#8217;s Stephanie Hinshaw, Associate Vice President of Transformation, and Shaun Owens, the BSOL program director for CCOM, join Joe Valenzano, Dean of the College of Communication to talk about the partnership between the transformation lab, CCOM, and other critical stakeholders at Butler and in the Indianapolis community.<br><br>Celebrate the initial cohort of students who began their journey this semester, building on previous coursework but working hard to earn a Butler degree. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/plus\/program\/bachelor-of-science-in-organizational-leadership\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/plus\/program\/bachelor-of-science-in-organizational-leadership\/\">Click to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (BSOL).<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ccom-pawcast-butler-university\/id1761895635?i=1000670258925\">LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS &#8211; CLICK HERE<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 2 \u2013 Aaron Hurt, VP of Arts, Events, and Enterprise Management, talks his family history and putting Butler on the entertainment venue map.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Aaron Hurt, VP of Arts, Events, and Enterprise Management, talks his family history and putting Butler on the entertainment venue map\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1y69iO3y7xOQ00SGBaePha?si=4450243504264914&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Recorded September 5, 2024) Aaron Hurt \u201808, Vice President of Arts, Events, and Enterprise Management at Butler, joins CCOM Dean Joe Valenzano on the latest episode of the CCOM Pawcast.<br><br>Hurt started at Butler in 2013 as an operations manager for the Schrott Center for the Arts, and has made a massive impact on delivering world-class acts and entertainment to the amazing facilities on campus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the latest acts scheduled for the <a href=\"https:\/\/butlerartscenter.org\/\">Butler Arts &amp; Events Center by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2: Ep. 1 \u2013 President James Danko joins the Pawcast during Butler&#8217;s 2024 Welcome Week to discuss excitement about classes kicking off and big campus and community news.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: President James Danko celebrates Butler&amp;apos;s 2024 Welcome Week and discusses big campus and community news\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/5GsleKrIf045NmwID6CuKj?si=f35d96d935a54590&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Recorded Aug. 29, 2024) Butler&#8217;s President James Danko joins host Joe Valenzano, Dean of the College of Communication at Butler, in the Season 2 kickoff of the CCOM Pawcast.<br><br>They talk the excitement of Welcome Week and the Fall 2024 semester, as well as multiple elements of The Butler Gateway Project and the University&#8217;s leadership role in Midtown Indianapolis. Specific items include the transformation of Ross Hall into a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton, a generous $22.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., and the recently launched Founder&#8217;s College.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ep. 17 \u2013 Sarah Myer &#8217;06 and Prof. Bob Schultz on Indiana Sports Corp., the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium, and studying sports in college.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Sarah Myer &amp;apos;06 (Indy Sports Corp) and Prof. Bob Schultz\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/6G1LBroT4rTJVIYMr264NL?si=8a32c928ed0e4a3a&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Recorded July 25, 2024) Sarah Myer &#8217;06 (Journalism) and Prof. Bob Schultz join host Joe Valenzano, Dean of the College of Communication at Butler, to talk sports, tourism and hospitality, and experiential opportunities in the Circle City.<br><br>Myer is a Butler CCOM alumni star, currently the Chief of Staff &amp; Strategy at Indiana Sports Corp. She was essential in Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium hosting the US Swimming Olympic trials last June.<br><br>Bob Schultz has been at Butler for 20 years. He is civic leader in Indianapolis who served as an adjunct professor within Strategic Communication and is now a full time CCOM lecturer and the College&#8217;s Internship Director. Bob has recently taught a class involving 100 Butler students working as Ambassadors for the NBA All-Star Game last February 2024, in conjunction with Indiana Sports Corp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ep. 16 \u2013 Dean&#8217;s Advisory Board members share their thoughts on CCOM and Butler University as we close the 2023-24 school year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Dean&amp;apos;s Advisory Board (DAB) members share their thoughts on CCOM and Butler University after the 2023-24 school year.\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1NYjytaGWAQmF8T7w2O6Fx?si=20b5df6b574d4c4e&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>(Recorded May 10, 2024) Dan Cooreman &#8217;76 (DAB Chairperson), Amy Dichter &#8217;98, and Jordan Anderson &#8217;10 join CCOM Dean Joe Valenzano in Studio 42 of Fairbanks Center for the 16th episode of the Pawcast\u2014the final episode of the 2023-24 school year.<br><br>The active alumni discuss their professional paths, roles within the CCOM Dean&#8217;s Advisory Board, why they volunteer their time, and what Butler means to them today as they invest in CCOM&#8217;s ongoing growth and mentorship opportunities with current students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ep. 15 \u2013 Ryan Briganti &#8217;98, VP of Sports Sales at Paramount, discusses his years at Butler, working in Manhattan, and his side of the sports industry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Ryan Briganti &amp;apos;98, VP of Sports Sales at Paramount, discusses his years at Butler, working in Manhattan, and his side of the sports industry.\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/3AepVDxWyJRcfVuAvmmzsS?si=5bd0a55d984e4edb&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(Recorded March 25, 2024) Ryan Briganti &#8217;98 is vice president of sports sales at Paramount. He recently arranged a tour of CBS Studios for current Butler sports media students but is also helping his daughter navigate her college selection journey\u2014including a visit to his beloved alma mater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ep. 14 &#8211; Dr. Nneka Logan, 2024 CCOM Distinguished Lecturer, shares her impressive PR &amp; communication background<\/strong> <strong>and how it impacts her research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Dr. Nneka Logan, 2024 CCOM Distinguished Lecturer, shares her impressive PR &amp; communication background\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/6b6ruC34pVzFxPHDmMjYh6?si=21e14d65916c42ef&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>(Recorded Feb. 20, 2024) Dr. Nneka Logan is an associate professor at Virginia Tech and she visited Bulter University as the CCOM 2024 Distinguished Speaker. Her presentation focused on \u201cExploring the relationship between corporations, race, and responsibility in the age of AI.\u201d<br><br>She was also a classmate with CCOM Dean Joe Valenzano as he worked on his Ph.D. and she worked on her M.A. in mass communication.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ep. 13 &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Umayr Shaikh &#8217;21, Butler alum, talks Pokemon, Speech &amp; Debate at Butler, and his non-traditional path to currently pursuing his M.D. at Georgetown (Posted Wednesday, March 13, 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Umayr Shaikh &amp;apos;21 from Butler (undergrad) to Georgetown (doctorate)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/6T8MZRHvcITSuNpoR3CnoO?si=3115d85577aa441b&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>(Recorded Feb. 19, 2024) Umayr Shaikh graduated from Butler University in 2021 with a dual major in Spanish Language &amp; Human Communication\/Organizational Leadership, as well as minors in Chemistry and English Lit\u2014and he was just getting started.<br><br>He earned his Master of Public Health (MPH) from The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy &amp; Clinical Practice in June 2022 and is currently working on his MD at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. \u2014 where he also gave a TEDx Talk in April 2023. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VJSzF2Mn4wE?si=eJ92J4NU4EkI7r-g\">Watch: \u2060&#8221;So, you want to be a doctor? Study English!&#8221;\u2060<\/a> with Umayr Shaikh | TEDxGeorgetown<\/strong><br><br>And yes, he has a formal title relative to Pokemon too.<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ep. 12 &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Steve Bulpett, veteran reporter, talks about covering the Celtics, NBA, and the journey he traveled to get there (Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Steve Bulpett, veteran reporter, talks covering the Celtics, NBA, and the journey he traveled to get there (Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1X04DXhrbJV36gODnOUtVZ?si=9a6718b0ffee43dc&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><br>(Recorded Feb. 16, 2024) Steve Bulpett was in town to cover aspects of the NBA All-Star game and shared his time to speak to a pair of classes, sharing tales from his more than 35 years as a journalist. Stephen has primarily covered the Boston Celtics and the NBA at large, as a veteran reporter for the Boston Herald and Heavy.com.<br><br>Bulpett spoke to Media Ethics and Sports Media students while visiting CCOM and also sat down with Dean Joe Valenzano for this episode of the Pawcast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ep. 11 &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Cory Stark \u201808 and Larry Potash share their professional broadcast news experience and thoughts on Butler (Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Cory Stark \u201808 and Larry Potash share their professional broadcast news experience and thoughts on Butler (Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; 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Me too,&#8221; at TEDx Danville (Ky.), and is a dual major in Organizational Communications &amp; Music. She is the president of the Butler Speech &amp; Debate team and has completed multiple internships in Indianapolis. 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