Episode 11: lonely campus podcast with Alyssa Sutherland (Part 2) featuring Natalia Pedraza and Nacy Woods
This episode of the lonely campus podcast was originally recorded back in spring 2022, so we are retrofitting this podcast into lonely campus. However, because the podcast falls squarely under the theme of "inclusion and belonging," we think that this 2 part series is a valuable addition to the lonely campus podcast.
This episode is part 2 of a 2 part series that features Syracuse University undergraduate student Alyssa Sutherland, who is a Biology and Neuroscience major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Back in spring 2022, Alyssa was a first year student who had just completed the Panhellenic rush process. She wanted do this podcast series for two main reasons: create a resource for incoming women of color who might be curious about rushing Panhellenic sororities and start a dialogue to get sororities thinking about how they might become more inclusive.
This episode is part 2 of a 2 part series that features Syracuse University undergraduate student Alyssa Sutherland, who is a Biology and Neuroscience major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Back in spring 2022, Alyssa was a first year student who had just completed the Panhellenic rush process. She wanted do this podcast series for two main reasons: create a resource for incoming women of color who might be curious about rushing Panhellenic sororities and start a dialogue to get sororities thinking about how they might become more inclusive.
Part 1 focused on Alyssa's story and her reasons why she wanted to record a podcast on this particular topic. Part 2, also recorded in spring 2022, was produced and hosted by Alyssa herself. In this episode, Alyssa invites two other students to join the conversation. Natalia Pedraza is a undergraduate chemistry major at Syracuse University who, back in spring 2022, had just completed rush. Alyssa and Natalia are joined by Nacy Woods who at that time was the Panhellenic Council's Recruitment Chair. Produced by Alyssa Sutherland. Edited by Amy Messersmith. Transcript available upon request.
Creators and Guests
Host
Amy Messersmith
Amy Messersmith is one of two inaugural Office of Diversity and Inclusion Administrative Fellows at Syracuse University. She is the Associate Director of Student Support Services (SSS) and works closely with the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). HEOP and SSS are two opportunity programs that serve undergraduates at SU, many who are first generation college students. Amy collaborated with a team of likeminded staff and faculty to create The SENSES Project in 2021, which is a student focused recording studio and podcasting program for HEOP and SSS students and their friends. If you want to share your story on the lonely campus podcast, please email Amy at akhoran@syr.edu.
Producer
Alyssa Sutherland
Alyssa Sutherland is an undergraduate student studying Biology and Neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences. In fall 2021, Alyssa met lonely campus podcast host Amy Messersmith in FYS 101. In spring 2022, Alyssa recorded two podcasts focused on the experiences of women of color rushing Panhellenic sororities. Because these podcasts fit so squarely under the theme of Inclusion and Belonging, we're including them in the lonely campus podcast.
Guest
Nacy Woods
Nacy Woods is an alum of Syracuse University, Class of 2022. As an undergraduate student, she studied Public Relations in the SI Newhouse School of Public Communicaitons. Back in spring 2022, Nacy was the Panhellenic Council's Recruitment Chair.
Guest
Natalia Pedraza
Natalia Pedraza Natalia is a biochemistry and forensic science major. For the 2023-2024 school year she was a part of the Panhellenic Council as the Philanthropy Chair. She presided over all 13 chapter's Philanthropy Chairs and events and was the point of contact for all Philanthropy Chairs for any questions and to get their events approved. She also put on several of her own philanthropy events to support local organizations and communities outside of the university such as Boys and Girls club of Syracuse, PEACE Inc., Helping Hounds, Hendrick's Chapel Food Pantry, and Joseph's House Adopt-a -Family Holiday program.
