Extended Family Podcast

Commencement 2025

Listen in as we cover all things Commencement 2025. In this episode we discuss all the things you and your student need to know about this year's Commencement ceremonies and Commencement Week.  Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 4/14/25. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

The Xavier Leadership Center

Xavier University doesn't just offer courses for your student, our Xavier Leadership Center (XLC) has a wide variety of courses and programs to help you elevate your career. Listen in as Susan and Michelle share more about the Xavier Leadership Center.  Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 3/5/25. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

Exploring the Core Curriculum

Listen in as Dr. Tim Brownlee and Dr. Annie Ray take a deep dive into the undergraduate Core Curriculum. Our Core Curriculum fosters growth in every area of life -- intellectually, morally and spiritually. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 11/18/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

It's Career Fair time!

I sat down with our Director of Career Development, Terri Carr, last week to learn more about the Career Fair and the work of her team does to support your student's. Listen in as Dr. Carr shares how your student can utilize her office as they prepare for the fair and their future career. She also shares her top three tips for student's who plan to attend career fair.  Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 2/20/25. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

Learn more about the Brueggeman Fellows with Dr. John O'Keefe and Alyssa Blandford

The Brueggeman Center for Dialogue [https://www.xavier.edu/dialogue/brueggeman-fellows/index] offers incredible real-world experiences to our students, through the Fellows program. Listen in to learn more about the Brueggeman Fellows program from our Director, Dr. John O'Keefe and a former Fellow, Alyssa Blandford.  Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 8/24/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.