In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Scott Thornsley sat down with Dennis Miller and discussed a growing problem in Pennsylvania, the overcrowding of our statewide prisons. Dr. Thornsley not only tells us what the problems are, how they are caused but also various solutions that are possible.
A problem that is now plaguing our state is the overcrowding of prisons. Dr. Scott Thornsley reads his opinion piece which addressed the problem and offered solutions as well.
John Cavanaugh, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor came to Mansfield University to speak to faculty, students and staff about issues concerning the economy and what the system’s 14 universities will be facing over the next few years.
In Part 2 of this series, The Chancellor of PASSHE opens the floor to faculty, staff and students at Mansfield University. Dr. Cavanaugh answers questions about the future of programs and discusses the subject of a liberal arts education, among other, top of the mind topics.
Dr. Judith Sorberger’s poem, Pioneer Child’s Doll, has been used in an unusual and very exciting way. In this episode, Dennis Miller speaks with Judith about this Grammy nominated experience. They also discuss experiences that led to some of her other published poems.
Dr. Linda Rashidi, Mansfield University professor of English, was guest speaker at MU’s Fall ‘09 Convocation. Her speech about taking charge of your life and learning from the natives is entitled, “What a Liberal Education tells us about ourselves, Slavery and the Art of Resilience.” 
