Best Academic Advising Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 85 - What is the Master of Arts in Mathematics? 36:51

3d ago36:51

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In Episode 85 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Corey Dunn, professor and graduate coordinator of the Master of Arts in Mathematics! Dr. Dunn discusses the the application process, graduate level coursework, potential career pathways, and more! Have questions about the MA in Math? Check out the Master of Arts in Mathematics …

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E71 The Fifth Court - DSBA 'Legal Podcast of the Year' - Dr. Charles Garavan, UCD Business - The 'Apple Case'. 38:14

3d ago38:14

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Episode 71 The Fifth Court with Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL The Apple Tax Case Will they, won't they? Should they, would they? Questions, questions, questions about the now infamous 'Apple tax case' whereby some groups are hoping to make the Irish State accept more than €13bn in taxes they say are owed by the global iPhone maker. Meanwhi…

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Self-Advocacy and Supporting our Differences - Adventures in Advising 44:44

5d ago44:44

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In Ep. 97, Matt Markin chats with Leslie Bell, academic advisor and retention specialist at Rust College. Leslie discusses helping students understand the importance of networking and building a career portfolio. Additionally, Leslie addresses neurodivergence, misconceptions associated with it and tips for advisors working with students who are neu…

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#109 – Encore Episode -The College Decision Dilemma: What Happens Once Those Admission Letters Arrive? 38:48

9d ago38:48

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Here’s an encore of an earlier podcast episode that we think is so important it deserves to be released again. If your student is making their decision right now, you may need to hear this. The college admission process begins earlier and earlier and sometimes seems to go on forever. When those highly anticipated acceptance letters begin to arrive,…

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Ep. 84 - What is the Kinesiology Health Promotion concentration? 13:10

10d ago13:10

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In Episode 84 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Nicole Dabbs, professor and department chair of Kinesiology about the new Health Promotion concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Learn about what students are learning within Health Promotion, what types of career fields students can go into, resources av…

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E70 The Fifth Court, Des Geraghty, former SIPTU President and MEP, on the Sinn Fein Funds cases of the 1940s. 37:47

10d ago37:47

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E70 The Fifth Court Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL entertain a most entertaining guest on this episode. Des Geraghty, a national figure for his work in the trade union movement, former president of SIPTU, one time MEP, a writer, musician and so much more (as you'll hear) joins our two interlocutors to discuss the most interesting case…

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E69 The Fifth Court - Liam Herrick, Exec. Director ICCL on Hate Speech legislation plus his work as adviser to Uachtarán na hÉireann (very, very interesting) 41:41

17d ago41:41

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E69 The Fifth Court with Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council of Civil Liberties talks about the so-called 'Hate Speech' legislation and how difficult it can be to prosecute and enforce such laws. It's a very timely interview about some of the many complexities that could arise from such legis…

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A Shared Goal of Student Success - Adventures in Advising 44:40

19d ago44:40

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In episode 96, Matt Markin chats with Joan Krush, assistant director for member engagement at the NACADA Executive Office. Joan discusses her past experience in admissions and advising, building positive relationships between primary role advisors and faculty, as well as the revamp of the Emerging Leaders Program and why you should apply as an emer…

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Ep. 83 - What are the Criminal Justice and Intelligence & Crime Analysis majors? 14:40

19d ago14:40

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In Episode 83 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin is joined by fellow academic advisor, John Noriega to chat with Dr. Christine Famega, Professor and Interim Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at CSUSB! Dr. Famega discusses both the B.A. in Criminal Justice and the B.S. in Intelligence and Crime Analysis. What are the…

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A conversation with Dr Clive King: from geographer, coder, and global techie problem solver turned contractor who loves an outdoor challenges 49:05

21d ago49:05

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Apart from the first six months of his professional career, which he left due to a dream he had, Dr Clive King has spent the whole of his career supporting global technology clients for Oracle, one of the largest technology companies, from his home base near Aberystwyth at a time when working from home wasn't a thing. A self-confessed contrarian wh…

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#108 – A Conversation About Education, Parenting, and Race 1:01:02

24d ago1:01:02

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In this second crossover episode with a Facebook Live even hosted with cohost Elizabeth Hamblet, we were joined by Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown, authors of The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions now out in its second edition. Tim and Shereem shared how the book came to be, what’s new in the second edition, and touched on many…

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E68 The Fifth Court - Paul Egan, Partner Mason Hayes & Curran, discusses some of the best known corporate law cases 36:44

24d ago36:44

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E68 The Fifth Court Winner Dublin Solicitors' Bar Association Legal Podcast of the Year Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL discuss some of the biggest and best known Irish corporate law cases with one of the Big Beasts in corporate law in Ireland, solicitor and Senior Counsel Paul Egan, who has the most fascinating background in theatre, …

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Ep. 82 - Is Education Abroad for Me? 16:24

28d ago16:24

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In Episode 82 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Ryan Griffith, Associate Dean of College of Extended and Global Education about Education Abroad (previously Study Abroad). Why should you consider to go abroad? What are the benefits? Is financial aid available? Learn more about the types of programs available to you at CSUSB! Che…

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E67 The Fifth Court - Michael Daly, BL, author 39:28

30d ago39:28

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E67 The Fifth Court with Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL On this episode, former Garda sergeant now barrister, Michael Daly BL, author of a new book on drink and drug driving in Ireland discusses some of the many legal issues involved in this most contentious area of law. The book a meticulously compiled guide, unravels all the dimensions of…

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Jennifer: Board Certified Music Therapist, Professor; Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Therapy 1:06:44

1M ago1:06:44

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Life events can often shape how we choose the career path we follow and how we want to make a difference in the lives of others. For Jennifer, a significant event in her teenage years impacted her significantly and led her to learn how she could use her love of music as a career in a way she had not imagined before. Even if you think you know somet…

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Opening the Door to Publications - Adventures in Advising 46:36

1M ago46:36

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In episode 95, Matt Markin chats with returning guest Ryan Braeger, assistant dean for advising and student development at Saint Michael’s College. Ryan discusses his experience creating an institution level advising publication, the pros and cons involved, and ways that every advising professional can contribute to the scholarship of academic advi…

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Ep. 81 - What is the Master of Science in Geology? 23:34

1M ago23:34

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In Episode 81 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Tandis Bidgoli, Assistant Professor in the Geological Sciences department about the Master of Science in Geology! Dr. Bidgoli discusses the the graduate program, application process, what students are learning in Geology graduate level coursework, and much more! Check out more …

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Are new college students prepared for college writing and what steps can we take to help students? 21:22

1M ago21:22

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Presented by NACADA Region 10 Guests: Erin Whittig, Assistant Director Placement and Assessment at Writing Center the University of Arizona and Alyx Nelson-Turner, Graduate Assistant Director of Writing Placement and Assessment the University of ArizonaBy NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising

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E66 The Fifth Court - Retired District Justice Olann Kelleher talks to hosts Peter Leonard and Mark Tottenham about Cork, Cocaine and Criminals 39:12

1M ago39:12

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E66 The Fifth Court Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL have a most entertaining discussion with retired District Justice, Olann Kelleher, about his fourteen years on the bench in Cork (as well as being on the bench for the historic Munster V All-Blacks match in 1978 - including a classic one-liner from legend Moss Keane). The former judge…

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#107 - Waiting to Fail: Holding on to Hope 39:05

1M ago39:05

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We recently received an email from a parent with a question. This mom was concerned that in spite of a number of supports, her son was struggling and not doing well. She could see far enough down the road to be fairly certain he was going to fail and she wondered whether failing was the only way he would realize that he needs to use his supports mo…

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Ep. 80 - What is the Health Services Administration major? 13:04

1M ago13:04

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In Episode 80 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Nicole Henley about the B.S. in Health Services Administration major. Dr. Henley provides an overview of the major, career options, what you'll learn in classes, and more! Check out the B.S. in Health Services Administration website! Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on A…

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Ep. 79 - What to know about Summer Session 2024! 10:47

2M ago10:47

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In Episode 79 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Senior Program Specialist from the College of Extended and Global Education and returning guest, Veronica Martinelli about all things summer! When do summer classes start? What is the fee structure? If financial aid available? Find out here! Check out the CSUSB Summer website for a…

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E65 The Fifth Court - 'Irish Prisons at 107% capacity', '9/10 employers happy to employ ex-prisoners' - Saoirse Brady, Irish Penal Reform Trust 40:01

2M ago40:01

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E65 The Fifth Court Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, joins Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, to talk all things prisons related (including the problems caused by mental health issues in jails - a very, very big problem according to Saoirse). Interestingly, research from Maynooth University is showing that a b…

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Curving Passion with Realism - Adventures in Advising 52:09

2M ago52:09

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In Ep. 94, Bri Harvie, associate director of academic advising at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology discusses how the Canadian higher education system differs from the U.S., how parenting has informed her practice in advising, changing the student mindset regarding grades, and accepting new challenges. Guest host Thomas Shelly from Oregon St…

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#106 – Academic Advising Matters: What You Need to Know 43:22

2M ago43:22

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Vicki and Sarah spent some time recently at the Region 1 conference of NACADA - the National Advising Association. There's a lot to learn about how staff and faculty advisors work to guide your student throughout their college career. In this episode, Vicki and Sarah compare notes and share some of the themes that bubbled up at the conference. It m…

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E64 The Fifth Court - The Legal Final Frontier? Outer Space Law. Zeldine O’Brien BL 34:54

2M ago34:54

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E64 The Fifth Court, boldly going where no legal podcast has gone before. Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL talk to Zeldine O'Brien BL, a recognised expert in international space law who knows who 'owns' the Moon? What laws do you have to observe if you venture into outer space? Can you sell property on other planets? This is just brilli…

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Ep. 78 - Tell Me More about Studio Art and Art Education 21:33

2M ago21:33

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In Episode 78 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Professor Alison Ragguette about majoring in Studio Arts or Art Education. Professor Ragguette gives an overview of both Studio Art and Art Education, what students are learning in their classes, career options, and more! Check out the Art Department website! Subscribe to the CSUSB…

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E63 The Fifth Court - two top academics discuss two upcoming referendums - Deirdre McGowan, TUD and Maebh Harding, UCD 46:05

2M ago46:05

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E63 The Fifth Court With two referendums (*see note below) looming, hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL invited two top law academics to studio to discuss the issues involved. Deirdre McGowan of TU Dublin and Maebh Harding of UCD are two of the authors of a book, 'Family Law in Context', a textbook for those wishing to study the latest dev…

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Ep. 77 - What is the Master of Business Administration (MBA)? 45:57

2M ago45:57

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In Episode 77 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Professor Ernie Silvers, MBA Programs Director and full-time faculty member at CSUSB's Jack H. Brown College. Professor Silvers discusses the MBA Program, admissions, tips for writing a personal statement, careers, and department resources. Check out the MBA website! Subscribe to t…

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How to Continue Best Serving our Students - Adventures in Advising 43:49

2M ago43:49

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Matthew Plescia, academic advisor in the Quinney College of Natural Resources at Utah State University discusses navigating the cultural and curriculum changes through switching institutions, advocating for others, synchronous communication technology, and utilizing an appreciative advising approach with students. Guest hosted by Dr. Locksley Knibb…

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#105 – Q & A on College Supports for Students with Learning Disabilities 1:05:21

2M ago1:05:21

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In this, our first crossover episode, we joined with Elizabeth Hamblet (one of our new cohosts) as she hosted a Facebook Live discussion with four guests who work in programs for students with disabilities - Brittany Cortinas of the University of Arizona's SALT Center, Ann-Marie Stripling of Focus Collegiate, Mary Sokolowski of College Internship P…

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Kylie: Registered Nurse, Advertising Professional; Bachelors Degrees in Journalism, Spanish, and Nursing 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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How did Kylie go from studying journalism and Spanish in college, to working several years in advertising, and then return to school to pursue a fulfilling career in nursing? You may be surprised by how many skills are transferable between these different academic and career spaces. Join us to hear how Kylie wove everything together along her uniqu…

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E62 The Fifth Court - Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act. Solicitor Darragh Mackin, "You wouldn't see the likes of it in Russia" 36:26

2M ago36:26

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Episode 62, hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, discuss the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act 2023 - an extremely controversial piece of legislation with well-known solicitor Darragh Mackin. "You wouldn't see the like of it in Russia." Darragh Mackin of Belfast based Phoenix Law, has been described as ‘a rising star on the internationa…

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E61 The Fifth Court, Helen Dixon, 'Billions of Euro of fines not yet collected', outgoing Data Protection Commissioner 35:21

2M ago35:21

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E61 The Fifth Court Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL have a wide ranging discussion with outgoing Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon, about all things data protection, including the newest redress arising out of the 2018 GDPR Act, that allows for 'non material damage'. Amongst many insights she gives she says that there is excess…

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Reducing Barriers through Connection and Engagement - Adventures in Advising 44:17

2M ago44:17

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In episode 92, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Dana Zahorik, manager of advising services and retention initiatives at Fox Valley Technical College. Dr. Zahorik discusses the creation of CARES Purpose Driving Advising, what it means for educators to be student ready, and challenging the policies and procedures to make a better student experience. The X,…

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Ep. 76 - Making Healthy Financial Habits & Decisions 30:03

2M ago30:03

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In Episode 76 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin is joined by Dr. Kristen Stutz and Oscar Flores Gonzalez from the SAIL Program! Kristen and Oscar help you as a student understand what financial literacy is, how to develop better financial habits, and make better financial decisions. Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify…

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#104 Meet the Team: Student Support Roles 55:26

3M ago55:26

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In this episode we’re “meeting the team” in two different ways. We introduce you to our new College Parent Central podcasting team as we are joined by new cohosts Elizabeth Hamblet and Sarah Shane, and we also reintroduce Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams for new listeners. But we’re also talking about the team of people at most colleges who are there…

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E60 The Fifth Court - Ian Drennan, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Enforcement Authority 35:40

3M ago35:40

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E60 The Fifth Court Interlocutors, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, put the CEO of the Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ian Drennan, under the spotlight. An accountant, Ian worked on the infamous DIRT inquiry during his time with the Comptroller and Auditor General's office and he discusses those times. In 2002 he moved to the nascent Office…

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E59 The Fifth Court - The Future of Legal Practice Summit, Part II, The Law Society of Ireland, Sonia McEntee & David Peters 42:40

3M ago42:40

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E59 The Fifth Court The Future of Legal Practice Summit, Part 2, at The Law Society of Ireland Our award winning podcasters, Peter Leonard, BL and Mark Tottenham BL, are joined by solicitors Sonia McEntee (Cavan based) and David Peters (based in Nenagh, Tipperary) to discuss the very real threat to the legal profession in rural Ireland. In this sec…

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What Do You Know About Student Research? - Adventures in Advising 41:28

3M ago41:28

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In episode 91 of the podcast, Matt Markin interviews Dr. Ryan Keating, director of the Office of Student Research at CSU San Bernardino. Dr. Keating discusses how academic advising professionals can have a better understanding of what student research is, how to engage students and inform them about the importance of research, and what students do …

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Ep. 75 - Building Your Confidence as a Student 34:21

3M ago34:21

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In Episode 75 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin is joined by Veronica Ramirez Amerson, Director of the Educational Opportunity Program for this special 75th episode! Veronica shares her story as a college student, building rapport and confidence, and truly taking advantage of opportunities while in school. Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising P…

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E58 The Fifth Court - The Future of Legal Practice Summit, Part I, The Law Society of Ireland, Sonia McEntee & David Peters 39:24

3M ago39:24

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E58 The Fifth Court The Future of Legal Practice Summit, Part 1, at The Law Society of Ireland Our award winning podcasters, Peter Leonard, BL and Mark Tottenham BL, are joined by solicitors Sonia McEntee (qualified 1998, now Cavan based) and David Peters (based in Nenagh, Tipperary) to discuss the very real threat to the legal profession in rural …

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#103 – Encore Episode – Second Semester of College: The Transition No One Talks About 40:11

3M ago40:11

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The transition to second semester of college is so important – and often hidden – that we’ve decided to share this episode again. You and your student may be taken by surprise when the start of the second semester of college seems so difficult. In this episode, Vicki and Lynn explore why some students may experience the “second semester blues” and …

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E57 The Fifth Court - The curious case of Griffith V Griffith (1944) 35:39

3M ago35:39

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In a change to the regular podcast format our two co-presenters, Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL, discuss a case that has fascinated Mark for years. It's Griffith V Griffith, a case from 1944, that demonstrates the massive shifts in Irish life since that time. It's a case that involves a weekend away in Howth, sex outside marriage, a pregnan…

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What Does the Future Hold for NACADA? - Adventures in Advising 30:25

3M ago30:25

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As NACADA’s executive director since August 2023, Dr. Kyle Ross joins the podcast to discuss how his background has prepared him for this role, his message to members, his vision for the direction of the organization, NACADA’s commitment to DEI, and how NACADA will remain the leader in academic advising. The X, Instagram, and Facebook handle for th…

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E56 The Fifth Court - Martin Bradley, BL on the law around antiquities like the Elgin Marbles case 37:42

4M ago37:42

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On Episode 56 Martin Bradley, an archivist and recently qualified barrister, talks about cultural heritage and the repatriation of cultural artefacts. But first our hosts, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, asked Martin what made him turn his back on the GLAM sector. The GLAM sector? Listen to find out all about it as well as what the rights a…

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Ep. 74 - What is the Nutritional Science and Dietetics major? 11:51

4M ago11:51

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In Episode 74 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Dorothy Chen-Maynard about the B.S. in Nutritional Science and Dietetics. Dr. Chen-Maynard gives an overview of the major, what students are learning in their classes, career options, and more! Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow u…

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#102 – Helping Students Develop Relationships with Professors Beyond the Classroom 37:30

4M ago37:30

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As a follow-up to our earlier episode on communicating with professors (#83), Lynn and Vicki explore some of the benefits of relationships with professors, what those relationships might look like, and how students might approach and work with faculty members outside of the classroom. We often assume many of these social skills are second nature an…

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E55 The Fifth Court - Mark Garrett, Director General, Law Society of Ireland 40:33

4M ago40:33

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Episode 55 The Fifth Court - Ireland's legal podcast On this episode hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL talk to Mark Garrett, two years into his role as Director General of the Law Society of Ireland. This is a fantastic insight into what the challenges for the solicitor's profession may be in the coming years, and what the Law Society is…

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E54 The Fifth Court - The Devils' Episode - Sarah Reid BL, Aran Grealish BL 40:37

4M ago40:37

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Episode 54 The Fifth Court Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL interview Sarah Reid BL (2008) and Aran Grealish BL (2022), about their book The Devil's Handbook. No, not a recipe for magic spells, but an essential primer for those starting out at the bar. Our two hosts also discuss three more current cases from the Decisis.ie Law Reports c…

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