Cairn Commons Podcast

Listen to a couple reflections on the Cairn experience from two new alumni, Miguel Tapia and Hope Renner ’20. Both graduates discuss what drew them to Cairn, the impact professors had on their spiritual and professional development, and what lies ahead.

Dr. Nancy Halliday ’73 joins the podcast to speak to the true purpose of physical education. Nancy was an associate professor at Hofstra University, interim dean of the School of Education, and chair of the Health Studies and Kinesiology department after 17 years as associate professor and chair of the PE Department at Kings College. A published scholar, veteran educator, and Christian Camp director, Nancy shares a new and data-driven perspective, including how Christian camps got it right first, the role of one’s actual potential in physical education, and changes in overall education in her experience.

Retired Assistant Professor Gail Benchener shares her thoughts on her seventeen-years in the School of Business, changes in business, and how she talked with her recent students about being “Agile, Not Fragile” during COVID-19. Gail makes a book recommendation, and shares some final words of wisdom.

Retired Assistant Professor Gail Benchener shares her thoughts on her seventeen-years in the School of Business, changes in business, and how she talked with her recent students about being “Agile, Not Fragile” during COVID-19. Gail makes a book recommendation, and shares some final words of wisdom.

In this episode, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty member and John Jay Institute director Greg Schaller answers the kinds of questions you probably have had about preparing to vote, but were too busy (or embarrassed) to ask.

Dr. Bill Brandenstein ’87, assistant minister of music and worship at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Ca., provides several helpful essential elements, questions, and cautions for those desinging (or re-designing) church worship programs.