Episode 4 with Dr. Lauren Schwer

Episode 4 with Dr. Lauren Schwer

Dr. Lauren Schwer [https://www.luc.edu/mission/about/meettheteam/profiles/schwerlauren.shtml] is the Director of Ignatian Spirituality. She is a trained educator, dedicated minister, and experienced spiritual director. Her main focus is the spiritual growth of faculty and staff. She helps them see themselves as key to the university’s mission. Dr. Schwer coordinates The Spiritual Exercises for students, faculty, and staff. She also teaches the All Things Ignatian staff seminar, leads mission-focused work in the Athletic Department, and offers various retreat opportunities.

Episode 3 with Dr. Anthony Deldin and Dr. Kevin Pietro

Dr. Anthony Deldin [https://www.luc.edu/parkinson/ourpeople/facultystaffprofiles/anthonydeldinfaculty.shtml] is the Interim Chair and an Associate Professor in Applied Health Science. He teaches courses that help students understand how to improve human performance, including Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Movement Anatomy, Motor Control, and Strength and Conditioning. Dr. Deldin is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and an EXOS Sports Performance Specialist. His research interests focus on tracking training loads and muscle performance in college athletes. He also studies functional testing for athletes returning to sports and monitors pre- and post-season testing for Loyola student athletes. Dr. Kevin Pietro [https://www.luc.edu/parkinson/ourpeople/facultystaffprofiles/kevinpietro.shtml] is an Assistant Professor and the Program Director for Applied Health Science. He focuses on improving dietetics education. His goal is to create a learning environment where students become caring, compassionate, and effective dietitians, preparing them well for their future careers.

Episode 2 with Dr. Katrina Binaku and Dr. Elizabeth Bayley

Dr. Katrina Binaku [https://www.luc.edu/chemistry/facultystaff/profiles/binakukatrina.shtml], an Advanced Lecturer at Loyola University Chicago, has been a full-time faculty member since 2013. While her academic interests continue to center around air pollution and statistical analysis, her current focus is on undergraduate teaching. Dr. Elisabeth Bayley [https://www.luc.edu/english/people/faculty/profiles/bayleyelisabeth.shtml] serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Loyola University Chicago.

Episode 1 with Dr. Michael Schumacher and Patty Lamberti

Dr. Michael J. Schumacher [https://www.luc.edu/criminaljustice/faculty/aggregatefacultypage/profiles/schumacher.shtml]’s teaching and research are situated at the intersection of Criminal Justice and Global Studies. His work explores the factors that lead individuals to engage in politically contentious—particularly violent—forms of criminal behavior. Employing a range of methodological approaches, Dr. Schumacher examines the individual, social, and structural logics that underpin such acts of violence. Dr. Patricia Lamberti [https://www.luc.edu/soc/about/facultystaff/profiles/lambertipatricia.shtml] is the Program Director of Multimedia Journalism within the School of Communication at Loyola University Chicago. She has served in a full-time role at Loyola since 2008. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Lamberti worked as a journalist, where she focused on covering social justice issues. She currently teaches a variety of communication courses.

Teaching, Learning, and Living in a Conflict Zone (with Dr. Muhammad Bashouti)

Join hosts Polina and Bridget as Dr. Muhammad Bashouti, a faculty member at Ben-Gurion University, shares his journey in education and his approach to teaching. He emphasizes the importance of respecting and valuing each student as an individual and creating a collaborative and equal learning environment. The discussion ranges from the diverse backgrounds of students to the impact of living in a conflict zone on education to the importance of building connections and understanding between different cultures. Dr. Bashouti emphasizes the need for personalization, care, and open-mindedness in education, and how these qualities can foster a sense of community and promote peace. The conversation also touches on the podcasters’ personal lives, highlighting the importance of human connection and love in education. Guest biography Dr. Muhammad Bashouti is a senior lecturer of environmental physics at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where he performs research in physical chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and surface chemistry. Host biographies  Dr. Bridget Colacchio is the former Co-Director of Loyola University Chicago’s Faculty Center for Ignatian Pedagogy (FCIP) and a clinical assistant professor in the School of Education. Bridget joined the FCIP team in January 2019, but she has been a Loyola staff member since 2007. Bridget’s commitment to and passion for Jesuit education began as a student at Boston College, grew as a teacher at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School on Chicago’s Southwest Side, and has been the guiding force in her work with students and colleagues since then.  Dr. Polina Pine is an esteemed educator and researcher renowned for her expertise in chemistry and pedagogy. With a diverse background spanning General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry, she is known for her dynamic teaching style that engages and inspires students. Dr. Pine is actively involved in shaping the future of education by mentoring undergraduate research and consulting for textbooks and teaching platforms. Her passion for inclusive teaching methods, multicultural education, and making education accessible for everyone underscores her commitment to student success. Her groundbreaking work has been recognized with various awards such as the Ignatian Pedagogy Research Grant, showcasing her dedication to advancing teaching methodologies. She is a recipient of the St. Ignatius Teaching and a Sujack Teaching Master Teacher Awards for her excellence in teaching. Recognized for her contributions, Dr. Pine holds Teaching Certificates from prestigious institutions such as the Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching at Northwestern University and Ignatian Pedagogy Certificate from Loyola University Chicago. Credits Produced and edited in coordination with Digital Media Services at Loyola University Chicago. Intro and outro music provided by Yinon Gankin.