1982 Penn State graduate Mike Poorman might as well be called Mr. Penn State. Beyond teaching courses in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Mike is a true champion of students and alumni - advising, interacting and connecting. After this episode, you will surely wish you knew Mike during your days as a student.

Jump right in:

(6:52) - Cool careers of alumni

(8:37) - Teaching a class about Coach Joe Paterno

(11:12) - Working on his Masters Degree

(16:46) - Advice to the new President of Penn State

(19:02) - Faculty mentor of Penn State Field Hockey

(22:38) - Faculty advisor of Nittanyville

(24:57) - Writing for StateCollege.com

(29:23) - Changes in teaching courses

(32:26) - Recognizing a Penn Stater

(34:10) - Lions Den presented by Lions-Pride.com: Penn State Experience

(38:53) - Student Question of the Episode presented by The Daily Collegian: Advice for Penn State students getting internship

Special thanks to Professor Katie O'Toole's Podcast Class and student Gabe Angieri for helping to produce this podcast.

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