This Week at JWU

Facing The Hidden Opponent: Two Wildcats Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in Athletics

It’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)

Trailblazing the Path Toward Careers in Cannabis Entrepreneurship

Introducing 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

"Get comfortable being uncomfortable" - advice from an alum and more

Celebrating our students work as the year wraps up and practicing sustainability on our campuses.
Guest: Nick Szymanski '07

Bites, 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/
 

JWU students snag singer Simone for Not Your Dad's Music Festival

Presenting 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
 

Creating a Safe Wildcat Community with JWU's new Emergency Management Director

Cupcake 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
 

How Jaewoo Choi took JWU skills to live his American Dream

Thanking 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
 

oneJWU Results: over $65,000 Raised and How Those Gifts Help

Nominating 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
 

Talking Tech with our friends in IT

Heading 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
 

Going Beyond The Table for National Nutrition Month

Reserving 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#/