RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_7b658391-dd45-4176-903a-a46aaaa4dd39 -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:37:12 +0000 PierceCast https://redcircle.com/shows/piercecast en-US All rights reserved. The official podcast of Pierce College Pierce College (Washington State) PierceCast is the official Pierce College podcast. Every couple weeks, you'll find new episodes featuring voices from around the college. We hope you will join us as we shine a spotlight on the people who are working every day to help the college pursue its mission: to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. With most of us still working and learning remotely, we hope this podcast provides another way for you to feel connected with all the awesome work being done across the college community. 7b658391-dd45-4176-903a-a46aaaa4dd39 PierceCast is the official Pierce College podcast. Every couple weeks, you'll find new episodes featuring voices from around the college. We hope you will join us as we shine a spotlight on the people who are working every day to help the college pursue its mission: to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. With most of us still working and learning remotely, we hope this podcast provides another way for you to feel connected with all the awesome work being done across the college community.

]]> episodic no Pierce College (Washington State) piercecast@pierce.ctc.edu no full Episode 16: Hunger Awareness Month with Emily Feleen and Gavin Reeber Episode 16: Hunger Awareness Month with Emily Feleen and Gavin Reeber Pierce College (Washington State) Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by Emily Feleen, Service Learning Manager, and Gavin Reeber, work study student, to talk about some of the amazing things they are promoting for Hunger Awareness Month. Listen in as they discuss resources including the Nourish Mobile Food Truck and the Food and Hygiene Pantry. For more information, you can reach out to Emily at EFeleen@pierce.ctc.edu and Gavin at GReeber9064@smail.pcd.edu.

]]> <p>Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by Emily Feleen, Service Learning Manager, and Gavin Reeber, work study student, to talk about some of the amazing things they are promoting for Hunger Awareness Month. Listen in as they discuss resources including the Nourish Mobile Food Truck and the Food and Hygiene Pantry. For more information, you can reach out to Emily at EFeleen@pierce.ctc.edu and Gavin at GReeber9064@smail.pcd.edu.</p> 980132e8-1337-4ac0-abfa-2e4d042c3824 https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Fri, 13 May 2022 23:03:29 +0000 1707 no full Episode 15: Adoptable Animals and the Veterinary Technology Program with Markiva Contris Episode 15: Adoptable Animals and the Veterinary Technology Program with Markiva Contris Pierce College (Washington State) Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by Markiva Contris, a Veterinary Technology Professor and lover of animals. Listen in as they discuss Pierce’s Veterinary Technology program and the brand new facility in the Glacier Building. You’ll also learn about the adorable animals looking for their forever homes! If you are interested in learning more about the animals available for adoption, you can reach out to Debra Wong, Program Support Supervisor, at DWong@pierce.ctc.edu. 

]]> <p>Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by Markiva Contris, a Veterinary Technology Professor and lover of animals. Listen in as they discuss Pierce’s Veterinary Technology program and the brand new facility in the Glacier Building. You’ll also learn about the adorable animals looking for their forever homes! If you are interested in learning more about the animals available for adoption, you can reach out to Debra Wong, Program Support Supervisor, at <a href="mailto:DWong@pierce.ctc.edu" rel="nofollow">DWong@pierce.ctc.edu</a>. </p> 48fcd29e-eda7-42e8-a482-34a03ed73bc0 https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Fri, 22 Apr 2022 23:25:00 +0000 2389 no full Episode 14: Astronomy, Physics, and the Science Dome with Hillary Stephens Episode 14: Astronomy, Physics, and the Science Dome with Hillary Stephens Pierce College (Washington State) In this episode, Niki is joined by Hillary Stephens, Physics and Astronomy Professor and Director of the Science Dome at Pierce College. Listen in to learn about life on other planets, plasma, and Pierce College’s Science Dome. For more information on the events at the Science Dome, head to https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/science-dome. 

]]> <p>In this episode, Niki is joined by Hillary Stephens, Physics and Astronomy Professor and Director of the Science Dome at Pierce College. Listen in to learn about life on other planets, plasma, and Pierce College’s Science Dome. For more information on the events at the Science Dome, head to <a href="https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/science-dome" rel="nofollow">https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/science-dome</a>. </p> 0a8e9821-d024-4917-870f-9fa027286f4c https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Fri, 22 Apr 2022 23:19:06 +0000 1570 no full Episode 13: Dr. Julie White and Anastasiia Lemesh Episode 13: Dr. Julie White and Anastasiia Lemesh Pierce College (Washington State) In this special episode, Dr. Julie White, President at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, speaks with Anastasiia Lemesh, a Pierce College student from Ukraine. Listen in as they discuss life in Ukraine in the past and present day, Anastasiia’s goals while at Pierce, and some of the resources available for international students. Anastasiia’s contact information will be added here shortly. If you would like to learn more from Anastasiia, you can contact her at nastialemesh@gmail.com.

]]> <p>In this special episode, Dr. Julie White, President at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, speaks with Anastasiia Lemesh, a Pierce College student from Ukraine. Listen in as they discuss life in Ukraine in the past and present day, Anastasiia’s goals while at Pierce, and some of the resources available for international students. Anastasiia’s contact information will be added here shortly. If you would like to learn more from Anastasiia, you can contact her at <a href="mailto:nastialemesh@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">nastialemesh@gmail.com</a>. </p> d1815826-50d3-4de3-af97-9e045d367761 https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:10:00 +0000 2747 no full Episode 12: Cybersecurity with David Bilbrey, IT Specialist Episode 12: Cybersecurity with David Bilbrey, IT Specialist Pierce College (Washington State) Niki is joined by David Bilbrey, IT Specialist at Pierce College. Listen in to learn what signs to look for in phishing emails and what to do if you may have accidentally submitted your information to a malicious website. As always, we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to send any comments and suggestions to piercecast@pierce.ctc.edu.

]]> <p>Niki is joined by David Bilbrey, IT Specialist at Pierce College. Listen in to learn what signs to look for in phishing emails and what to do if you may have accidentally submitted your information to a malicious website. As always, we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to send any comments and suggestions to piercecast@pierce.ctc.edu.</p> a045ef81-7f66-4fd0-ae94-4cf45ab24f47 https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Wed, 16 Mar 2022 23:15:00 +0000 1947 no full Episode 11: Giving Back with Emily Feleen and Pierce’s Service Learning Department Episode 11: Giving Back with Emily Feleen and Pierce’s Service Learning Department Pierce College (Washington State) Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by Emily Feleen, Service Learning Program Specialist with Pierce College’s Service Learning Department. Listen in to learn more about opportunities to help the community both on- and off-campus as well as how to access important student support services and courses.

To learn more about the Service Learning Department, head to https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/service-learning

]]> <p>Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by Emily Feleen, Service Learning Program Specialist with Pierce College’s Service Learning Department. Listen in to learn more about opportunities to help the community both on- and off-campus as well as how to access important student support services and courses.</p><p>To learn more about the Service Learning Department, head to <a href="https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/service-learning" rel="nofollow">https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/service-learning</a><span> </span></p> 33df35e9-7a9f-45dd-b039-206f0e89462f https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:26:16 +0000 1890 no full Episode 10: Health & Wellness with Lisa Murray, Department Chair of Kinesiology Episode 10: Health & Wellness with Lisa Murray, Department Chair of Kinesiology Pierce College (Washington State) Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by Lisa Murray, Department Chair of Kinesiology and PTA Program Advisor. Listen in as they talk about Pierce’s Kinesiology program, the Wellness Committee and tips to staying both mentally and physically healthy. As always, we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to send any comments and suggestions to piercecast@pierce.ctc.edu.

]]> <p>Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by Lisa Murray, Department Chair of Kinesiology and PTA Program Advisor. Listen in as they talk about Pierce’s Kinesiology program, the Wellness Committee and tips to staying both mentally and physically healthy. As always, we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to send any comments and suggestions to piercecast@pierce.ctc.edu.</p> aeb2ebaf-c07c-4832-b981-9a54972459dd https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:35:00 +0000 2461 no full Episode 9: Staying Active with Joey, Tony, and Niki Episode 9: Staying Active with Joey, Tony, and Niki Pierce College (Washington State) Join hosts Joey, Tony, and Niki as they talk about what they’ve been doing to stay active and healthy this summer as well as exciting topics including the college’s Health Education Centers, Pierce to Paris, and hiking fashion. If you have a favorite hobby or tip for staying active, send your ideas to piercecast@pierce.ctc.edu. We would love to hear from you!

]]> <p>Join hosts Joey, Tony, and Niki as they talk about what they’ve been doing to stay active and healthy this summer as well as exciting topics including the college’s Health Education Centers, Pierce to Paris, and hiking fashion. If you have a favorite hobby or tip for staying active, send your ideas to <a href="mailto:piercecast@pierce.ctc.edu" rel="nofollow">piercecast@pierce.ctc.edu</a>. We would love to hear from you!</p> bef35d03-8b50-4704-a1ed-b6b986a58cf4 https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:11:20 +0000 1333 no full Episode 8: Meet the Presidents (Part 2 of 2) Episode 8: Meet the Presidents (Part 2 of 2) Pierce College (Washington State) Hosts Joey and Tony are joined by Dr. Julie White, President of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom. Listen in as they continue the conversation about Pierce’s work with Achieving the Dream, our progress toward becoming an anti-racist institution, our memorable 2021 Graduation Ceremony, and much more!

]]> <p>Hosts Joey and Tony are joined by Dr. Julie White, President of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom. Listen in as they continue the conversation about Pierce’s work with Achieving the Dream, our progress toward becoming an anti-racist institution, our memorable 2021 Graduation Ceremony, and much more!</p> 46b2d27b-9f7b-4175-8b1b-5354978570fd https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Thu, 15 Jul 2021 02:58:11 +0000 2145 no full Episode 7: Meet the Presidents (Part 1 of 2) Episode 7: Meet the Presidents (Part 1 of 2) Pierce College (Washington State) Hosts Joey and Tony are joined by Dr. Darrell Cain, President of Pierce College Puyallup. Listen in as they talk about some of the things that make Pierce great, including the college's dedication to students, our work with Achieving the Dream, and the 2021 Graduation Ceremony.

]]> <p>Hosts Joey and Tony are joined by Dr. Darrell Cain, President of Pierce College Puyallup. Listen in as they talk about some of the things that make Pierce great, including the college&#39;s dedication to students, our work with Achieving the Dream, and the 2021 Graduation Ceremony.</p> 4d28dd79-b2cd-4f73-8064-3b8a4f943efb https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:22:49 +0000 2340 no full Episode 6: Job Search Strategies with Diana Baker, Job Connections Manager Episode 6: Job Search Strategies with Diana Baker, Job Connections Manager Pierce College (Washington State) Hosts Niki and Joey are joined by Diana Baker, Job Connections Manager in Workforce Development. Listen in to learn more about the tools and training that Pierce College offers all of its listeners regarding resume building, cover letter writing, networking, and much more. To receive further information, you can email jcc@pierce.ctc.edu or call (253) 964-6265.

]]> <p>Hosts Niki and Joey are joined by Diana Baker, Job Connections Manager in Workforce Development. Listen in to learn more about the tools and training that Pierce College offers all of its listeners regarding resume building, cover letter writing, networking, and much more. To receive further information, you can email jcc@pierce.ctc.edu or call (253) 964-6265.</p> c3cfd2c1-f818-4aa4-b103-77a93fefa9ff https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:30:00 +0000 2067 no full Episode 5: Mental Health Awareness Month with Pierce College's Outstanding Counselors Episode 5: Mental Health Awareness Month with Pierce College's Outstanding Counselors Pierce College (Washington State) Hosts Joey and Niki talk about Mental Health Awareness Month with two of Pierce’s outstanding faculty counselors, Jennifer Wright and Brenda Rogers. Listen in as they discuss strategies to stay mentally and physically healthy, understanding that you’re not alone during these challenging times, and how you can reach a counselor at Pierce.

]]> <p>Hosts Joey and Niki talk about Mental Health Awareness Month with two of Pierce’s outstanding faculty counselors, Jennifer Wright and Brenda Rogers. Listen in as they discuss strategies to stay mentally and physically healthy, understanding that you’re not alone during these challenging times, and how you can reach a counselor at Pierce.</p> 6e26aa70-c93a-4f4e-a308-e65c35b298c2 https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Wed, 26 May 2021 20:20:36 +0000 3694 no full Episode 4: Military Appreciation Month with Andrew Pierce Episode 4: Military Appreciation Month with Andrew Pierce Pierce College (Washington State) Join us as we celebrate Military Appreciation Month with special guest Andrew Pierce, District Veterans Support Services Manager. Andrew shares his experience serving in the Navy, and his work supporting military affiliated students at Pierce. We also discuss the NEW Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) program at Pierce. Contact Andrew Pierce (APierce@pierce.ctc.edu) or Niki Erickson (NErickson@pierce.ctc.edu) for more information on the resources discussed in this episode.

]]> <p>Join us as we celebrate Military Appreciation Month with special guest Andrew Pierce, District Veterans Support Services Manager. Andrew shares his experience serving in the Navy, and his work supporting military affiliated students at Pierce. We also discuss the NEW Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) program at Pierce. Contact Andrew Pierce (<a href="mailto:APierce@pierce.ctc.edu" rel="nofollow">APierce@pierce.ctc.edu</a>) or Niki Erickson (<a href="mailto:NErickson@pierce.ctc.edu" rel="nofollow">NErickson@pierce.ctc.edu</a>) for more information on the resources discussed in this episode.</p> 0786fbb8-8cde-4ff2-bd5b-d30593d522dc https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Wed, 12 May 2021 20:59:04 +0000 3475 no full Episode 3: Student Success Coaching, Disney Villains, and Pierce College Resources! Episode 3: Student Success Coaching, Disney Villains, and Pierce College Resources! Pierce College (Washington State) Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by special guest Kaytie Ohashi, one of Pierce College’s amazing Student Success Coaches. Learn more about advising at Pierce College, support services available to students, and Kaytie’s academic research on Disney’s portrayal of villains in some of their most popular movies. 

]]> <p>Hosts Niki and Tony are joined by special guest Kaytie Ohashi, one of Pierce College’s amazing Student Success Coaches. Learn more about advising at Pierce College, support services available to students, and Kaytie’s academic research on Disney’s portrayal of villains in some of their most popular movies. </p> f1912abd-9872-4538-b8f2-b2b7dc5ec877 https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:52:39 +0000 3128 no full Episode 2: Celebrating Asian Culture Episode 2: Celebrating Asian Culture 2 1 Pierce College (Washington State) Join us as we celebrate Asian culture with two amazing guests who share their own personal, lived experiences with us and why it’s so important to them to help the college achieve its mission. Listen in and enjoy this conversation with District Outreach Manager Abi Bae and ASPIRE Retention Manager Aki Smith.

]]> <p>Join us as we celebrate Asian culture with two amazing guests who share their own personal, lived experiences with us and why it’s so important to them to help the college achieve its mission. Listen in and enjoy this conversation with District Outreach Manager Abi Bae and ASPIRE Retention Manager Aki Smith.</p> ba242ab7-127c-4c8e-8013-2ab4c6448273 https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Wed, 21 Apr 2021 21:56:37 +0000 3045 no full Episode 1: Black History Month at Pierce College Episode 1: Black History Month at Pierce College 1 1 Pierce College (Washington State) Co-hosts Joey, Niki and Tony are joined by Coach Rees Wilson from the college’s EDI CARES department. Listen in as we take a look back at Black History Month at Pierce, and learn more about Rees as she shares what inspires her in her role as Retention Manager for the TRiO program. The episode opens with the powerful words of Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries in the TEDx Talk titled “Why We Must Confront the Painful Parts of U.S. History,” which he presented in February 2020. Listen to the full Tedx Talk here: www.ted.com/talks/hasan_kwame_jeffries_why_we_must_confront_the_painful_parts_of_us_history Visit the EDI CARES department website: www.pierce.ctc.edu/edi Co-hosts Joey, Niki and Tony are joined by Coach Rees Wilson from the college’s EDI CARES department. Listen in as we take a look back at Black History Month at Pierce, and learn more about Rees as she shares what inspires her in her role as Retention Manager for the TRiO program. The episode opens with the powerful words of Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries in the TEDx Talk titled “Why We Must Confront the Painful Parts of U.S. History,” which he presented in February 2020. Listen to the full Tedx Talk here.

]]> <p>Co-hosts Joey, Niki and Tony are joined by Coach Rees Wilson from the college’s <a href="https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/edi" rel="nofollow">EDI CARES department.</a> Listen in as we take a look back at Black History Month at Pierce, and learn more about Rees as she shares what inspires her in her role as Retention Manager for the TRiO program. The episode opens with the powerful words of Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries in the TEDx Talk titled “Why We Must Confront the Painful Parts of U.S. History,” which he presented in February 2020. Listen to the full <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/hasan_kwame_jeffries_why_we_must_confront_the_painful_parts_of_us_history" rel="nofollow">Tedx Talk here.</a></p> 32176d8d-1bb2-48b1-bd67-375e2025d0fe https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:32:15 +0000 3228 no full Intro Episode: Get to Know the Hosts! Intro Episode: Get to Know the Hosts! 1 Pierce College (Washington State) In this episode of PierceCast, you'll meet our amazing hosts: Joey Adams, IT Specialist; Niki Erickson, Administrative Assistant to Marketing and Communications and Strategic Advancement; and Tony Grace, Student Success Manager for the Office of E-Learning. Listen in as our hosts interview each other and dive into the college’s first official podcast episode!

]]> <p>In this episode of PierceCast, you&#39;ll meet our amazing hosts: Joey Adams, IT Specialist; Niki Erickson, Administrative Assistant to Marketing and Communications and Strategic Advancement; and Tony Grace, Student Success Manager for the Office of E-Learning. Listen in as our hosts interview each other and dive into the college’s first official podcast episode!</p> e1b18735-812d-49fc-a070-0fe49d95349b https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0000 2149 no trailer Coming Soon... PierceCast! Coming Soon... PierceCast! 1 Pierce College (Washington State) Get ready for PierceCast with your hosts Joey, Niki and Tony.

]]> <p>Get ready for PierceCast with your hosts Joey, Niki and Tony.</p> b3509328-9614-4685-8736-cde2a3aa2076 https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/piercecast Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 129 no