Best Alumni UBC Podcasts (2023)

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From Here Forward

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Sipping, savouring, and safeguarding BC wine 20:11

4d ago20:11

20:11

Join Carol and Jeevan as they sip their way through today’s episode on BC wine. Hear how wine makers in the province are navigating the impacts of climate change, and the ways in which UBC research is helping to boost their resilience and adaptation during these challenging times. Plus, learn about the alumni UBC Wine Club and its December 2023 off…

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From Here Forward

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Risky genes: Uncovering the genetic basis of breast and ovarian cancers 19:04

29d ago19:04

19:04

Join Carol and Jeevan as they explore advances in cancer detection and prevention with UBC alum Dr. Steven Narod (BSc’75, MD’79), a leading expert in breast and ovarian cancer genetics research. Dr. Narod was among a team of researchers in the 1990s who made the groundbreaking discovery of BRCA1 and BRCA2 — two genes which, in mutated form, are clo…

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From Here Forward

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Wildfires, climate change, and the future of forest management 40:55

2M ago40:55

40:55

Join Carol, Rumneek, and new co-host Jeevan Sangha as they dive deep into the world of wildfires with award-winning UBC researcher, Dr. Lori Daniels (MSc’94). From the phenomenon of “zombie fires” to the fascinating paradox of using fire to suppress fire, Dr. Daniels explains what’s behind BC’s increasingly severe wildfires, how climate change is a…

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From Here Forward

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Campuses of the future: An inside look at campus planning at UBC 31:06

3M ago31:06

31:06

Discover the fascinating changes coming to UBC's campuses — from a deepening commitment to Indigenization to groundbreaking sustainability initiatives — with Ben Johnson, Director of Campus Planning for UBC Okanagan, and Michael White, Associate Vice-President of Campus + Community Planning and the university’s chief planner. Whether you're a passi…

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From Here Forward

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Storytelling that sticks: A conversation with a Vancouver journalism icon 33:05

4M ago33:05

33:05

Carol and Rumneek chat with UBC alum and the CBC’s Justin McElroy (BA’11) on his path to journalism, the changing nature of the industry, and his love of niche topics (and charts!) that have helped him connect with audiences in creative and captivating ways.By alumni UBC

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From Here Forward

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Dr. Gail Murphy: On the frontlines of research and innovation at UBC 16:45

6M ago16:45

16:45

Carol and Rumneek speak with Dr. Gail Murphy, Vice-President of Research & Innovation, about UBC’s evolution into a world-class research powerhouse over the past quarter century. Dr. Murphy highlights several recent projects that reflect UBC’s innovative and collaborative approach to research, and shares her top tips for thriving in both leadership…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Career 180: Becoming a Lawyer with Sabrina Spencer (Allard Law Alum) 41:29

8M ago41:29

41:29

In today's episode, Student Alumni Council members Jiayi Li and Will Oxtoby speak with Peter A. Allard School of Law Alum, Sabrina Spencer, about her journey entering the field of law. Sabrina completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta in Economic and German Language and Literature. She went on to pursue a masters degree in Env…

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From Here Forward

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The weird, wacky, and wonderful: Stories from UBC’s colourful past 31:17

8M ago31:17

31:17

Hear from UBC historians Herbert Rosengarten and Sheldon Goldfarb as they share their extensive knowledge of UBC’s storied past – including entertaining and obscure tales that might surprise you.By alumni UBC

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 10: Speaking with UBC Interim President Dr. Deborah Buszard 33:42

8M ago33:42

33:42

In today's episode, Student Alumni Council member Will Oxtoby speaks with UBC's Interim President, Dr. Deborah Buszard, about her experiences in higher education, university leadership, and goals in her time leading the university. If you have any ideas or suggestions for future Student Skills episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca! Music Cr…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 9: Food Insecurity at UBC feat. CIRS Food Hub and Agora Cafe Representatives 1:16:05

9M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

In today's episode, Student Alumni Council members Jiayi Li and Romina Hajizadeh speak with Kaitlin Wu from the CIRS Food Hub and Cody Rector from Agora Cafe, two places on campus with the mission of meeting students' food security needs. *Please note, the SAC does not speak for UBC or its plans for the future on this matter. We are a student-run g…

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From Here Forward

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The power of storytelling for human rights 27:26

10M ago27:26

27:26

UBC alum and digital activist Daniella Barreto (MSc’17) joins From Here Forward to discuss her new podcast with Amnesty International Canada — Rights Back At You — which explores anti-Black racism, policing, and surveillance in Canada. A public health graduate turned podcaster, Barreto is “passing the mic” to people working towards a more equitable…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Student Skills 3: How to Start Investing feat. Cindy Hu (UBC BComm '14) 18:21

10M ago18:21

18:21

In today's episode, our host Xya Parashar interviews UBC Sauder School of Business alum Cindy Hu (BComm '14) about her experiences with investing and growing wealth. Disclaimer: The Student Alumni Council and Cindy Hu are not providing advice on what to invest in nor is this meant to be professional financial advice. This episode is meant to give U…

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From Here Forward

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The big nanoparticle story behind the COVID-19 vaccine 37:02

11M ago37:02

37:02

By alumni UBC

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Student Skills 2: Building Up Your Experiences at University 14:35

1y ago14:35

14:35

In this episode, our host Romina talks about building up your non-academic experiences at university, getting a breadth of skills to help you on your career journey, and enriching your overall university experience! If you have any ideas or suggestions for future Student Skills episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca! Music Credits: Nouvelle …

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From Here Forward

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The three billion download man 19:58

1y ago19:58

19:58

By alumni UBC

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Student Skills 1: Networking In a Post-Pandemic World 11:06

1y ago11:06

11:06

In this episode, our host Will dives into some of his methods to network with students, alumni, and professionals successfully. Will talks about the value of good first impressions, beginning with sincere appreciation, and getting outside of one's comfort zone, all as key pieces to build a strong network. If you have any ideas or suggestions for fu…

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From Here Forward

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Reflections from UBC’s 15th President 22:56

1y ago22:56

22:56

Just before his departure, Professor Santa J. Ono spoke with Carol and Rumneek about his time at UBC, including its special qualities, what he learned during his presidency, what he’ll miss, and his advice for the university moving forward.By alumni UBC

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From Here Forward

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Turning mining waste into climate gold 11:10

1+ y ago11:10

11:10

Carol and Rumneek speak with Dr. Greg Dipple, a professor of Geological Sciences at UBC. His company is a recent winner of the $1 Million X Prize backed by the Elon Musk Foundation, funding breakthroughs on the world’s most pressing problems. Learn about his approach that uses mining waste for carbon capture.…

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From Here Forward

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The gig economy: Friend or foe? 31:56

1+ y ago31:56

31:56

Carol and Rumneek speak with Shannon Walsh, an associate professor in the Department of Film and Theater at UBC, and also a filmmaker. Her fifth and latest film is The Gig is Up. Hear about the ways the global gig economy is impacting not only the future of work, but society as a whole.By alumni UBC

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From Here Forward

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From Here Forward: Trailer 1:49

1+ y ago1:49

1:49

From Here Forward shares stories and ideas about amazing things UBC and its alumni are doing around the world. It covers people and places, truths, science, art and accomplishments with the view that sharing better inspires better. Join hosts Carol Eugene Park and Rumneek Johal, both UBC School of Journalism grads, in exploring solutions for the ne…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 8: The value of alumni connections with Dr. Maria Gallo 23:25

2y ago23:25

23:25

In this episode, our hosts Elliott and Taarika interview a special guest, Dr. Maria Gallo about how to utilize alumni connections to enrich your degree. They discuss how to go about developing your network, how to initiate conversations with alumni, and her new book “The Alumni Way”. She has offered our listeners a special discount code “DISCOUNT35…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 7: Mental Health during the Pandemic 45:16

2y ago45:16

45:16

In this episode, our hosts Elliott, Amelia, and Sarv talk about student challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, coping with a constantly changing environment, and relevant resources to support UBC students during this time. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territ…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 6: Finals Season Horror Stories and How to be Successful 16:08

2y ago16:08

16:08

In this episode, our hosts Elliott and Amelia chat about final exams. They've selected some exam horror stories from friends, SAC members, and UBC reddit as cautionary tales. They also talk about ways to avoid stressful situations and how to be prepared for all your final exams. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is…

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Joy in the Summer

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Traveling with music 23:55

2+ y ago23:55

23:55

Traveling with Music wraps up the series on a high note -- a dream surprise for five UBC students who sing with the UBC A Cappella. Superstar voice and performance coach, Tamara Beatty, who coaches for ‘The Voice,’ ‘My Kind of Country,’ ‘I Can See Your Voice’ and ‘Masked Singer’ offers them a private session. Before the big surprise, Associate Prof…

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Joy in the Summer

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Seeking and moving 26:50

2+ y ago26:50

26:50

Our second episode, Seeking and Moving, is divided in two parts, the first half explores the world of geocaching, as explained and experienced by Jenn Sava, Senior Manager, Business Development, Geocaching (the company); and by UBC Alumnus Matthew Le Page, who lives in Surrey and has found over 15,000 geocaches. The second portion of the episode fe…

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Joy in the Summer

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Wonders of wine 26:07

2+ y ago26:07

26:07

Wonders of Wine tells the story of wine, places Canadian and BC wines in a world context, visits a vineyard in the Okanagan, explains the connection between visual art and wine, and introduces the new-found virtual wine tasting. Wine writer, educator, presenter, and total wine expert, UBC Alumna DJ Kearny provides the backbone to this episode. A hi…

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Joy in the Summer

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Introducing Joy in the Summer 0:59

2+ y ago0:59

0:59

Joy in the Summer: alumni UBC Summer Series is a lighthearted, inspiring, three-part series that presents a summer of joyfulness and fun as told by UBC alumni; wine, music and geocaching specialists; and stay-in-the-neighborhood athletes, romantics and travelers. Listen to all episodes at https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/summer-series…

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Joy In The Summer

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Traveling with Music 23:55

2+ y ago23:55

23:55

Joy in the Summer: alumni UBC Summer Series is a lighthearted, inspiring, three-part podcast that presents a summer of joyfulness and fun as told by UBC alumni; wine, music and geocaching specialists; and stay-in-the-neighborhood athletes, romantics and travelers. While the series, running from June through September, may be virtual, the adventure,…

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Joy In The Summer

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Seeking and Moving 26:50

2+ y ago26:50

26:50

Joy in the Summer: alumni UBC Summer Series is a lighthearted, inspiring, three-part podcast that presents a summer of joyfulness and fun as told by UBC alumni; wine, music and geocaching specialists; and stay-in-the-neighborhood athletes, romantics and travelers. While the series, running from June through September, may be virtual, the adventure,…

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Joy In The Summer

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Wonders of Wine 26:07

2+ y ago26:07

26:07

Joy in the Summer: alumni UBC Summer Series is a lighthearted, inspiring, three-part podcast that presents a summer of joyfulness and fun as told by UBC alumni; wine, music and geocaching specialists; and stay-in-the-neighborhood athletes, romantics and travelers. While the series, running from June through September, may be virtual, the adventure,…

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Joy In The Summer

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Joy In The Summer Preview 2:32

2+ y ago2:32

2:32

Joy in the Summer: alumni UBC Summer Series is a lighthearted, inspiring, three-part podcast that presents a summer of joyfulness and fun as told by UBC alumni; wine, music and geocaching specialists; and stay-in-the-neighborhood athletes, romantics and travelers. While the series, running from June through September, may be virtual, the adventure,…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 5: A Chat with UBC's Santa J. Ono 37:48

2+ y ago37:48

37:48

In this episode, our hosts Olivia and Will chat with Santa J. Ono, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. Learn more about what both roles entail as well as the motivation that continuously drives Dr. Ono. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral,…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 4: Networking in a Pandemic and Beyond (ft. Rob Kim) 31:20

2+ y ago31:20

31:20

In this episode, our host Olivia interviews Rob Kim, a Career Strategist at the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Tune in to hear the insights he has to share regarding networking and preparing for the career that comes after our degree. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestra…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 3: Productivity in the New Year 18:54

3y ago18:54

18:54

For our third episode, our hosts Will and Olivia discuss their preferred methods of productivity and organization. Olivia dives into how colour coding your work can help with memorization and organization. Will explains one of his favourite productivity hacks from a book called Mis En Place by Dan Charnas that includes techniques like squaring your…

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 2: Exploring UBC’s Alma Mater Society (ft. Cole Evans) 36:54

3y ago36:54

36:54

For our second episode, our host Will interviews Cole Evans, the current President of UBC’s Alma Mater Society (AMS) to learn more about UBC’s student government and leadership. A note to listeners that this episode contains minor explicit language. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, …

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Tuum Est: UBC Student Alumni Council

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Episode 1: A Deep Dive into the SAC 30:58

3y ago30:58

30:58

For our first episode, our hosts Will and Olivia chat with Kieran Davey and Tiffany Lee - two important leaders of the Student Alumni Council (SAC). We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Musqueam people. We would also like to acknowledge that you are l…

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