As our time in Pittsburgh comes to a close, it is hard to believe how much has happened over the past two weeks. What began as a whirlwind of orientations, team-building activities, and introductions has transformed into an experience that has challenged me academically, professionally, and personally. Looking back, I realize that this portion of…
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So Long, Pittsburgh
Today marks the end of our Pittsburgh portion of the program, and starts our adventure in Ireland. This experience has meant more to me than I ever thought possible. I am confident in a way that only comes from taking a risk. I’ve learned about my future, my limitations, and my dreams. I understand that…
Two Perspectives Under the Same Mission: Civic Anchoring!
Today, we spoke with two extremely helpful figures in Pittsburgh’s civic anchoring positions. Specifically, the Riverhounds Director of Promotions and Entertainment, Kris Brown, and Director of Business Development in Allegheny County, Elissa DiNello. Both speakers were extremely knowledgeable and helpful with drafting our plans for Carrigart! Kris Brown (not to be confused with pop star…
Farewell to Pittsburgh, Hello to Ireland!
We’ve come to the end of the Pittsburgh portion of the Haller Global Fellowship Program. Today, the group will be getting on a plane straight to Dublin! As I’ve said many times before, this’ll be my first time out of the country and I’m incredibly excited! There’s been a lot to look back on already,…
Riverhounds and Community
This morning we took a visit the FNB stadium where we met Kris Brown, the Director of Promotions. Talking with the Riverhounds’ Director of Promotions and Entertainment, what stood out most was how the club builds its calendar around multiple events rather than just game days. A team that shows up once a week doesn’t…
Lessons on Community Development
After listening to the Riverhounds Director of Promotions and Entertainment, I learned that a sports organization can be much more than just a team. One of the biggest reasons for the Riverhounds’ success is how versatile their stadium is. It is not used only for soccer games; it also hosts kid-friendly public events, community gatherings,…
More Meetings – The Monongahela Incline
This afternoon our group had back to back talked with two speakers who ended up complementing each other more than I expected. First we headed to the F.N.B. Stadium to meet with Kris Brown, the director of Promotions and Entertainment for the Riverhounds, Kris walked us through a lot of the behind the scenes side…
Authenticity in Retail: The Irish Design Center
One thing that makes the Irish Design Center unique is the welcoming and straightforward approach that Tom Petrone and Maura Krushinski bring to the store. Unlike many gift shops that simply display products for sale, they take the time to connect with customers and share the stories behind the items they carry. Their friendly attitude…
Last Minute Meetings
This afternoon, we were given a wonderful tour of the Riverhounds Stadium by the Riverhounds Director of Promotions and Entertainment, Kris Brown. Although the stadium is primarily a sports organization, it turned out to be a much larger asset to the area. It was explained that the stadium is projected to host around 600 events…
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