Bellarmine Magazine Podcast: The Pineapple

Editor in chief Carla Carlton talks about the latest edition of Bellarmine Magazine.

Dr. Joseph J. McGowan was Bellarmine University's third president, in the history of the school. He was praised and lauded for his keen instinct to identify projects that not only beautified the campus, but solidified and encouraged deep and meaningful relations with alumni and the larger community of Louisville. Dr. McGowan died in early 2016, as construction continued on one of his "pet" projects, Centro (three story, $25m building). The building, which is now finished and is situated up the road from the arch or gateway to the university campus, which was another one of the former president's projects. Both are shining examples of the forward and progressive thinking of Dr. McGowan who said, "if I weren't a university president, I probably would have been a singer or an architect".

Dr. Susan Donovan comes to Bellarmine University, as the fourth president in the school's history and the first woman president. She has spent the past three decades at Loyola in Maryland and will take on the responsibilities at Bellarmine University July 1, 2017.

Tamekka Cornelius directs the Office of Identity and Inclusion at Bellarmine University. She talks about the field trip with students to the African American Natural History Museum in Washington, DC.

The Director of Identity and Inclusion, Tamekka Cornelius plans a trip to the nation's capitol for Bellarmine University students to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Dennis Ogbe studied and graduated from Bellarmine University and because of his tenacity, character and drive was named Spokesperson for World Polio Day.

Dr. David Porta of Bellarmine University's Biology Department advises and counsels students and parents about what it takes to get into medical school

Dr. David Porta is a professor at Bellarmine University in the Biology Department and also advises students and parents on the admission policies for medical school.

Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Tim Sturgeon has been on the job for 29 years and offers some advice on how to get accepted into Bellarmine, and what some of the thngs you can do as a high school student to enhance your college application.

If you are undecided, undeclared or just "still deciding" this episode of the Slice will offer you some guidance. Each year, about 20% of new students enroll at BU without declaring a major. In this episode you will hear from the associate dean who directs you through the steps to take to narrow the field of choices in selecting an academic major.

Dr. Fred Rhodes is currently serving as Professor and Chair of the Ph.D. in Leadership in Higher Education program. In this, the final episode of The Pineapple for 2016, Dr. Rhodes shares his memories of a special holiday season that gives us a glimpse into why he is a favorite father, husband, son and humanitarian. If that sounds lofty, take a listen to why a 12-foot white christmas tree is still special today.

Camber is a peer minister at Bellarmine University and says the key word in having a positive roommate experience is "respect".

You may have heard "Twas the Night before Christmas' story but in this special edition of The Pineapple, Dr. Robert Cooter reads a story that he has read to his children for more than 30 years entitled "The Night before a Cajun Christmas".

This college freshman shares a story that many prospective college students can identify with. He talks about having second thoughts about attending college.

Listen to The Pineapple Holiday series, Thursdays and Fridays in December 2016

Patrick, a Bellarmine University freshman, talks about the transition from small town life in Corbin, Kentuky to college student.

A growing number of elementary-age and high school-age students are being home schooled. We found a Bellarmine University sophomore who now has a full year under her belt to compare and contrast her experience from home school to college. This Indiana native says there are pros and cons in learning from home, minus the social pressures of a large public school.

Bellarmine University Interim President Doris Tegart shares some holiday memories that will make you laugh not only because they're comical, but also because you can relate.

Candyce Bingham entered the WNBA after a successful college basketball career. She spent some time playing in Luxembourg and enjoyed the experience but wanted to get back to the states to be with family and friends and the familiar. She is now the assistant basketball coach at Bellarmine University and wants to inspire team members to be the best they can be and to know that each can bring something valuable to the team.

Bellarmine University Women's Basketball Coach Chance Dugan looks forward to an intense and winning season. Since joining the BU Knights in June 2012, Coach Dugan has taken a team that survived two losing seasons to the winner's circle in the GLVC. In this episode of The Pineapple she talks about her coaching style, the team's potential, and the keys to a winning team.