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Season 12 of Houndcast is all about Moravian University's Shining Lights Awards Recipients!  In this episode, Carol Bassie, Owen Levan-Uhler ’26, and Lexi Jordan ’27 sat down with Kristian Wolf ’26. Krissy is one of two Shining Lights Alumni Fellows for 2026. Krissy is a Math Secondary Education Major, and is extremely active on campus. Just some of her many involvements and responsibilities include being a Senior Resident Advisor; Riley '82 Center for Career Success Student Ambassador; QRC Math Tutor and President of Math Society; and membership/leadership in several honors' societies.

Season 12 of Houndcast is all about Moravian University's Shining Lights Awards Recipients!  In this episode, Carol Bassie and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with Emily Alonge ’27. Emily is one of two Shining Lights Alumni Fellows for 2026. She is currently majoring in Early Childhood Special Education, where she completed a SOAR research project with Dr. Laurie Khan about expanding job opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities.  Emily is an extremely active member of the Moravian community, and perhaps her most notable involvement is with United Student Government (USG), of which she is currently the President.

Season 12 of Houndcast is all about Moravian University's Shining Lights Awards Recipients!  In this episode, Carol Bassie, Owen Levan-Uhler ’26, and Lexi Jordan ’27 hopped on Zoom to speak with Kathleen Cannon ’86. Kathleen is the recpient of the Haupert Humanitarian Award for 2026. The Haupert Humanitarian Award recognizes an alum who has rendered outstanding service in the cause of human welfare. Kathleen started her career as a licensed Social Worker in the Fort Lauderdale area. From 2002 to 2012, she was Vice President and COO of the Broward House. Since then, she has been the President and CEO of United Way of Broward County. She was also recently appointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Miami Branch, and is also a member of the Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice Board. Mission United Broward House

Season 12 of Houndcast is all about Moravian University's Shining Lights Awards Recipients!  On this episode, Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 hopped on Zoom to speak with Stuart Lubow ’79, Comenius Alumni Award recipient for 2026. Stu has had a long, successful career as a banking executive in New York and Long Island. He was founder and CEO of Community State Bank, and CEO and President of Community National Bank. He joined Dime in 2017 as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Business Banking. Dime is not only a well-respected commercial community bank: It operates several programs to organize volunteers and fundraising efforts throughout New York City.

Season 12 of Houndcast is all about Moravian University's Shining Lights Awards Recipients!  On this episode, Carol Bassie, Owen Levan-Uhler ’26, and Lexi Jordan ’27 met with this year's Medallion of Merit recipient, Joe Hoffenmeier ’88. Joe is receiving this award to recoginze his outstanding service to the University. To name just a few of Joe's experiences as a volunteer, he was President of the Blue & Grey Club, served on the Golf Classic Committee, and was the Public Address Announcer for Lady Greyhound Basketball from 1986-2002. He's also a multiple-time Homecoming Tailgate Champion!

Season 12 of Houndcast is all about Moravian University's Shining Lights Awards Recipients!  In this episode, Carol Bassie, Owen Levan-Uhler ’26, and Lexi Jordan ’27 sat down with our Benigna Education Award Recipient, Michael Rossi, Jr., Ph.D. '88, P'17, '21, '25.  Mike is the current superintendent of Lenape Valley Regional HS District in New Jersey. He's had a near-40-year career in K-12 education, and has also published over two dozen academic pieces on intervention strategies and professional development. As a lifelong Packer's fan, he's also the author of Tundra Tales: A Personal Memoir of Events, Antics, and Devotion to the Green and Yellow.  New Jersey Herald piece on Mike!

Houndcast Season 12 is all about Moravian's Shining Lights Awards Recipients!  In this episode, Carol Bassie, Owen Levan-Uhler ’26, and Lexi Jordan ’27 met up with Emily Reiter ’19, one of our Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients.  Emily is an Executive Producer and Risk Management Advisor at Brown & Brown Insurance Services of the Lehigh Valley. As Secretary and Board Member for Developmental Education Services of Monroe County, she helps support essential services for adults with intellectual disabilities. She's also Chair for the Easton Area Chamber of Commerce, working to strengthen Easton's economy and community.  Shining Lights Awards Developmental Education Services of Monroe County Easton Area Chamber of Commerce

Season 12 of Houndcast is all about Moravian University's Shining Lights Awards Recipients! In this episode, Carol Bassie and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with John "Will" Dadouris DMD ’20, one of our Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients.  Will practices dentistry in Clinton, New Jersey, with his father and uncle—but it's not the only way he helps people smile. At age 14, he founded the non-profit ReLax Collections, which has given away over $5 million in used and refurbished lacrosse equipment to communities all around the world.   ReLax Collections Shining Lights Moravian University Men's Lacrosse

In this episode of Houndcast, Lily Driscoll ’29 met up with Carol, Owen, and Lexi to discuss Lily's Hope Foundation and her experience at Moravian so far. Lily is the daughter of Jennifer ’05 G’11 and Justin Driscoll ’05, who received 2025's Haupert Humanitarian Award for their non-profit, Lily's Hope Foundation. This non-profit has served over 7,000 families of NICU babies all across the United States.  On Season 11 of Houndcast, Carol Bassie, Owen Levan-Uhler ’26, and Lexi Jordan ’27 interview civically engaged Moravian alumni (and now students). Please visit the links below to learn more about topics discussed in the episode!  Lily's Hope Foundation

In this episode of Houndcast, Gena Holmes ’05 spoke with Carol, Owen, and Lexi about her role as a Community School Coordinator. Gena works for the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as the Community School Coordinator for Lincoln Elementary School in Bethlehem Area School District. Community Schools serve students, parents, and school staff alike to strengthen the whole community.   On Season 11 of Houndcast, Carol Bassie, Owen Levan-Uhler ’26, and Lexi Jordan ’27 interview civically engaged Moravian alumni. Please visit the links below to learn more about topics discussed in the episode!  United Way GLV: Community Schools

In this special Winter Holiday episode of Houndcast, Rev. Dr. Glen Stoudt ’73, S ’77 spoke to Carol, Owen, and Lexi about his Spiritual Direction ministry in Ottawa, ON, Canada. In this role, Glen accompanies individuals as they navigate their spirituality and practice a life of goodness. Please visit the links below to learn more about topics discussed in the episode!  Rev. Dr. Stoudt - Talking Joy Podcast Moravian Theological Seminary - Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction

Nicoletta Capasso ’22, MPH, joined Carol, Owen, and Lexi to talk about her work at the Bethlehem Health Bureau (BHB). As a Community Health Specialist for BHB, Nicoletta is a coordinator for the city's Overdose Fatality Review and Childhood Fatality Review. These reviews help Bethlehem address gaps in both local and national healthcare systems. She also facilitates Next of Kin collaborations, which provide resources and support to those who lost family members to an overdose.  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 relevant links below to learn more about topics discussed in the episode! Bethlehem Health Bureau Better Blocks for Bethlehem Project 40 in 10 Project Lifesaver

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

In Part 1 of their two-episode conversation, Mike Hosfeld ’82 and Kristin Eicholtz shared how they found careers in empowering students. 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 ’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! Mercy School for Special Learning Mike Hosfeld, Moravian University News Laurie Riley ’82 Center for Career Success Tails of Valor