Michael DeAngelis

Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology

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J. Michael DeAngelis began working in Career Services in 2004 and has served in his current position since 2023, focusing on technology, communication and innovation within Career Services. He received his B.A. in Theatre Arts from Muhlenberg College and studied performance and theater criticism at Goldsmith’s College, University of London. Outside of Career Services, Michael is a professional podcaster, actor, director and playwright. He is the managing director of The Porch Room film and theater company. His award winning plays are available from Samuel French, Inc. He puts those talents to use as the co-host of the weekly CS Radio Podcast and has wrangled more than one of his co-workers into playing ridiculous parts on his show Mission: Rejected.

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CS Radio – Episode 172: Looking Ahead to the Spring

Episode 173 – Happy New Year! We’re back to kick off the new year and discussing a wide range of great opportunities that this semester has to offer – including the Career Fair coming up this week with a variety …

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Curtain Up on Performing Arts Summer Internship and Apprenticeships

Oh the weather outside is frightful…but it’s time to be thinking about the summer! NOW is the time when theaters and performing arts centers around the country begin the application process for their summer internships, fellowships, and apprenticeships. Whether you’re …

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CS Radio – Episode 172: Careers (The Board Game!)

Our holiday special and final episode of the year! In this episode, Michael and Natty are joined by special guests Emily Barrale and Jackie Moriniere, and they’re playing the Careers board game! Follow along as the team navigates the pursuit …

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CS Radio – Episode 171: Ella Studdiford & Sydney Breslow, Two Different Paths to the Same Job

This week we have not one but TWO great guests! Join Michael and Natty as they chat with Ella Studdiford and Sydney Breslow – the newest members of the Career Services family!

Ella is a graduate of Lehigh University, where …

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CS Radio – Episode 170: Associate Director Laura Brasch

Back from Thanksgiving, we introduce our newest staff member to the Career Services team: Laura Brasch!

Laura joined the Career Services team in November of 2022 as the Associate Director of Career Services within the College of Arts & Sciences. …

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CS Radio – Episode 169: Thanksgiving Break and the Job Search

Happy Thanksgiving break! The squad discusses how to use the downtime as a chance to get comfortable with how to use job boards. Plus, we discuss what to say to a family they may or may not be pressing you …

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CS Radio – Episode 168: Avoiding Toxic Job Postings

This week on CS Radio, the squad discusses another article from The Muse – this time on how to identify a potentially toxic workplace environment! Be wary when a posting uses cute or quirky titles, vagueness in the description, or …

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How to Create an Online Portfolio (Even When You Don’t Have Work Experience)

You don’t need professional work experience to have a great online portfolio. If you’ve written articles for the school newspaper, conducted research for a class, developed a video game in an extracurricular, or did some graphic design on your own …

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CS Radio – Episode 167: Report from the Austin Film Festival Writer’s Conference with Pete Barry

Back from a short hiatus, the group discusses Michael’s trip to the Austin Film Festival Writer’s Conference (https://austinfilmfestival.com/) with guest Pete Barry. Join us as we dive into the entertainment industry, a recap of the conference, and what stood out …

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CS Radio – Classic Episode: “Scares & Surprises”

CS Radio is on hiatus this week, but we wanted to share this classic Halloween themed episode from 2019!

It’s Halloween, but CS Radio is here to make things a little less scary with resources in some surprising places. Originally …

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