Heritage and History Podcasts

Based on Campus Ministry’s lecture series, “We Come to Tell Our Story,” Heritage and History podcasts share through storytelling the rich heritage of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and others who have nurtured and empowered our university throughout the years. The Heritage and History Lecture Series moved under the auspices of the University Archives in the Fall of 2022.

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Nuances of a First Generation Student

Zay Carter

Zay tells all on his story of what challenges and unique opportunities he faced as a Dominican University of California student.

What led him to become a young diverse, first gen student, and socialy outgoing individual? In telling his story Zay aims to encourage and inspire future Dominican students.
One Face, Many Roles: A Dominican Journey from Student to Administrator

Paul Raccanello

Learn the growth and development of a Dominican University alumnus, former staff member, and Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Paul Raccanello. This discussion centers Pauls several decades of engagement and experiences at Dominican University of California.
The Sisters and the Sanctuary Movement

Cynthia Taylor and Eileen Purcell

Dr. Cynthia Taylor and labor organizer, cofounder of the Sanctuary Movement Eileen Purcell speak about the engagement of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael in the Sanctuary Movement in the 1980s. This collaboration stemmed from a chapter in the book, Preaching with their Lives: Dominicans on Mission in the United States after 1850.
See How We Grew:Buildings and Properties: 1890-1979 (Part II)

Joan Hanna

The second part of Sister Joan Hanna's, O.P. talk that shares her knowledge about history of the Dominican Sisters and their coming to California. She continues with history of the campus and it's buildings.
My Dominican Home

Allison Kustic

Allison Kustic (class of 2021) talks about her experience as a Dominican student. Allison discusses her involvement in Political Science program, with the Political Science Association, the Debate Club, Penguin Radio, internships, and so much more.
See How We Grew:Buildings and Properties: 1890-1979 (Part I)

Joan Hanna

Sister Joan Hanna, O.P. shares her knowledge about history of the Dominican Sisters and their coming to California. She continues with history of the campus and it's buildings.
My Dominican Story

Giulia Welch

Giulia Welch talks about how she came to Dominican 13 years ago and following her calling to teach. She talks about her personal relationships with the Dominican Sisters and students through her work with as the Director of Student Leadership Initiatives, and working Toastmasters and the Global Ambassadors programs.
My Dominican Experience

Mia Lopez

Mia Lopez, Class of 2020, shares her experience as an undergraduate student at Dominican University of California by recounting the most memorable moments year by year.
My Journey with the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael

Bob Haberman

Father Bob, D. Min., has been at the University for over 30 years. He has done a variety of roles and has had the opportunity to interact with over 20 Dominican sisters of San Rafael. Father Bob shares his story of working with the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael.
Oct.30

Lynn Sondag

today we come to tell our story through the experience of Lynn Sondag.

Lynn is an associate professor in the school of liberal arts and education. She received her Masters in Fine Arts from California College of the Arts. Lynn starting teaching at Dominican in 2002. She believes that students learn from a dynamic range of individual and collaborative exchanges between artists, artwork, and audience, in order to discover personal and alternative points of view. One of the audiences that she has encountered here are the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and their Dominican story.

Lynn shares her personal story and how her path led from the American Midwest to San Francisco and Dominican University of California. She reflects on the Dominican values of Study, Reflection, Community, and Service and how her artistic practice fit with those values.