• Episode 12: Campus Dining with Scott Jayne
    Apr 11 2025

    In this episode of Knightly Highlights, Karen Candlish talks with Scott Jayne, general manager of dining services, about food on and off campus.

    Scott Jayne is the general manager of dining services at Marian University. He has worked in a leadership role with Aramark for over 25 years. Karen Candlish is the dean of students.

    This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, senior communication major and podcast editor, and Jeff Dunasky, senior psychological science major and multimedia consultant.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 11: The Exchange with Briannah Bieghler and Johnna Lorenzano
    Mar 28 2025

    In this episode of Knightly Highlights, Karen Candlish talks with Briannah (Bri) Bieghler and Johnna Lorenzano about The Exchange, Marian University’s career center.

    Bri is the director of internships and assessment and a two-time graduate of Marian University. She holds a bachelor of science in exercise science and psychology and a master of arts in leadership practice. Johnna is the director of employer relations. She received her undergraduate degree from Ball State, majoring in secondary English education. She is now a student in the leadership practice program. Karen Candlish is the dean of students.

    This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, senior communication major and podcast editor, and Jeff Dunasky, senior psychological science major and multimedia consultant.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 10: Making an Impact with Luci Woodrum '25
    Feb 27 2025

    In this episode of Knightly Highlights, Karen Candlish talks with Luci Woodrum ’25 about student leadership.

    Luci Woodrum is a senior finance major and member of the track and field and cross-country teams. She is the current undergraduate student body president (among other things). Karen Candlish is the dean of students.

    This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, senior communication major and podcast editor, and Jeff Dunasky, senior psychological science major and multimedia consultant.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 9: Black History Month, & Valentines Day Featuring Jalynn Edwards ’23 and Angelica Smith
    Feb 14 2025

    In this week’s episode of Knightly Highlights, Karen Candlish talks with Jalynn Edwards ’23 and Angelica Smith about Black History Month.

    Jalynn Edwards ’23 is the multicultural student success coach. Angelica Smith is the director of the Unity Center and multicultural programs. Karen Candlish is the dean of students.

    This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, senior communication major and podcast editor, and Jeff Dunasky, senior psychological science major and multimedia consultant.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 8: Joey Garcia '11 and Meghan Jette '27
    Nov 22 2024

    In this week’s episode of Knightly Highlights, Karen Candlish talks with Meghan Jette '27 and Joey Garcia '11, university minister for worship, music, and the arts, about Sacred Choir and the upcoming Advent Concert, December 4. Reserve your seat for the free concert here: marian.edu/theatretickets.

    Also featured: the Marian University Thanksgiving Dinner, November 25.

    Meghan Jette is a sophomore special education major with a ministry studies minor. Joey Garcia is the university minister for worship, music, and the arts. Karen Candlish is the dean of students.

    This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, senior communication major and podcast editor, and Jeff Dunasky, senior psychological science major and multimedia consultant.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 7: Tori Williams '26 and Angelica Smith
    Nov 16 2024

    In this week’s episode of Knightly Highlights, Karen Candlish talks with Tori Williams ’26, vice president of the Marian Alliance, and Angelica Smith, director of the Unity Center and multicultural programs, about multicultural student organizations.

    Also featured: dining etiquette programs in The Exchange on November 18 and the university’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner on November 25.

    Tori Williams is a junior art education major. Angelica Smith is the director of the Unity Center and multicultural programs. Karen Candlish is the dean of students.

    This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, senior communication major and podcast editor, and Jeff Dunasky, senior psychological science major and multimedia consultant.

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    20 mins
  • Episode 6: Father Rick Martignetti, OFM
    Nov 8 2024

    In this week’s episode of Knightly Highlights, Karen Candlish talks with Father Rick Martignetti, OFM, vice president of mission and ministry and university chaplain, about his journey to Marian, what we can learn from the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, and upcoming university ministry events. Also featured: the campus climate survey closes on Friday, November 15. Check your email for a message from Karen Candlish, dean of students, with a link to complete the survey.

    Father Rick Martignetti, OFM, is the vice president of mission and ministry and university chaplain.

    Karen Candlish is the dean of students.

    This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, senior communication major and podcast editor, and Jeff Dunasky, senior psychological science major and multimedia consultant.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 5: Joy Mills and Hailey Ready
    Nov 1 2024

    In this week’s episode of Knightly Highlights, Karen Candlish talks with Hailey Ready, a junior biology and English major who stars in the blue cast of A Doll’s House, and Joy Mills, the venue manager and theatre technical coordinator, about the fall theatre production. Also featured: one last conversation about the importance of voting in this year’s general election on Tuesday, November 5.

    Faculty, staff, and students can claim their free tickets to A Doll’s House online at marian.edu/theatretickets. See more information in the Knightly News.

    Hailey Ready is a junior Biology and English major. She plays Nora in the blue cast of A Doll’s House.

    Joy Mills is the venue manager and theatre technical coordinator at Marian University.

    Karen Candlish is the dean of students.

    This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, senior communication major and podcast editor, and Jeff Dunasky, senior psychological science major and multimedia consultant.

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    17 mins