Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast

#126: Truth and Reconciliation

June 21, 2018 16:08 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Shawna Cunningham talks about truth and reconciliation in Canada and why it’s so important to build a cultural bridge between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

#125: Workplace Wellness

June 13, 2018 20:22 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

As mental health awareness continues to grow, career experts and researchers chime in about how to integrate wellness into the workplace to combat potential or existing toxic behaviours.

#124: Failure

June 06, 2018 18:14 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

Failure is trending, but is that a good thing? We ask six alumni what they think about failure and what advice they’d give their younger selves. Featuring: Whitney Rockley, MBA’97 Ben Cannon, BA’14 Christine Dagenais, MBA’11 Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, BA’99, BA’01 Patrick Lor, BA’90, MBA’01 Bridget Casey, MBA’15

#123: Bridget Casey

May 31, 2018 15:18 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MB

Bridget is the founder and content creator of Money After Graduation. From paying off debt to investing in the stock market, Bridget provides clear, actionable advice that will transform your finances. Bridget holds a BSc from the University of Alberta and an MBA in finance from UCalgary. She is regularly featured as a millennial finance expert as a guest on BNN and CBC, and was recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Young Innovators in 2016.

#122: Simon Colgan

May 23, 2018 16:24 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

Simon is a palliative physician in Calgary and a member of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary. He divides his time between inpatient and community practice and, in 2016, helped to found the Calgary Allied Mobile Palliative Program (CAMPP) with Rachael Edwards of Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS). CAMPP was established in response to the inequity experienced by homeless and vulnerably housed patients at end of life. Previously, Simon worked with Doctors Wi...

#121: Amber Hedges

May 16, 2018 20:51 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB

How do people recover from addiction? Amber Hedges, MA’17, explains how stigma can be more of a barrier than the substance itself.

#120: Masculinity

May 10, 2018 15:05 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

In the world of #MeToo, #TimesUp and the recently exposed “incel” community, we talk to masculinity experts about what men and boys are thinking and what we can do to nip “toxic masculinity” in the bud.

#119: Brian Palmer

May 03, 2018 14:49 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

When applying for a job, should you include a cover letter? Do you have to customize each resume? What headings should you use? Everyone has their own style when it comes to applications, but Brian Palmer, BComm’06, has some not-so-secret tips and best practices.

#118: Giving Day Special

April 24, 2018 16:21 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MB

Scholarships, transformational experiences, and health and wellness are key contributors to student success — and these extraordinary alumni are proof.

#117: Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes

April 19, 2018 15:31 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

If you’ve visited the UCalgary Native Centre, attended any local marches or participated in a KAIROS Blanket Exercise, there’s a good chance you’ve heard Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, BA’99, BA’01. In this episode, Cheryle explains how to be an activist and why it’s important to give back in a good way.

#116: Reg Tiangha

April 11, 2018 18:24 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

How do you get work experience without having any work experience? According to Reg Tiangha, BSc’04, volunteering is an easy way to diversify your skills, increase your employability and find a sense of purpose in your life.

#115: Ben Cannon

April 04, 2018 20:55 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Spoofing Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Ben Cannon, BA’14, discusses mental illness, addiction and striving to earn a living as an up-and-coming comedian. We may have hit a few potholes along the way, so listener discretion is advised.

#114: Patrick Lor

March 29, 2018 16:27 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

From the thrill of 100 asks to get one “yes,” to the restlessness of watching TV after his company is bought, the co-founder of iStock, Patrick Lor, BA’90, MBA’01, discusses the perks and burdens of serial entrepreneurship.

#113: Christine Dagenais

March 22, 2018 15:30 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Christine Dagenais, MBA’11, is an expert when it comes to personal and professional branding. In 2005, Christine founded Creative Coaching, a consulting practice focusing on three key areas: executive and career coaching, management consulting, and professional speaking. Her specialization spans business administration, Myers-Briggs, change management, professional coaching — and that’s just the beginning of the list. Her philosophy for successful career and executive development is simple: ...

#112: Whitney Rockley

March 13, 2018 05:01 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

One of few female senior leaders in venture capital, Whitney Rockley, MBA’97, decided it was time to upgrade her education at UCalgary back in the 1990s when she was told she wasn’t bright enough to work as a bank teller. Knowing she was on the wrong career path, Rockley pursued a graduate degree in entrepreneurial thinking and took part in a prescribed mentorship program. She relentlessly sought opportunities wherever they presented themselves, regardless of country or perceived risk, and t...

YMCA's Shannon Doram and Ken Lima-Coehlo

December 21, 2017 16:50 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

This week on Peer Review, we’re joined by YMCA Calgary CEO and President Shannon Doram, and Vice-President of Marketing & Communications, Ken Lima-Coelho. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology and, as a student athlete, captained the very first Dinos ringette team. Ken earned a Bachelor of Arts at UCalgary and during his time here was active with CJSW, The Gauntlet, NUTV and the Jazz Choir. In this episode, Shannon and Ken have a candid conversation about what motivates them to build the...

#110: Longtime Calgary Oilman and Philanthropist Jim Gray

December 12, 2017 17:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Jim Gray holds an Honourary Doctorate from UCalgary, but his list of achievements is much longer than that. He is an Energy Person of the Year Award recipient from the Energy Council of Canada, was inducted into the Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame, the Calgary Business Hall of Fame and the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. He is a Member of the Alberta Order of Excellence, is an Officer of the Order of Canada and this fall was named Lifetime Achievement Philanthropist by the Association of Fun...

#109: A three part discussion on Calgary's craft beer boom

November 22, 2017 19:33 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MB

We caught up with three different Calgary brewery owners to talk specifically about cooperation and collaboration in the craft beer scene. Legislative changes have made starting a brewery accessible for home brewers, and the popularity of craft beer has made opening a brewery more relevant than ever. We dive-in and discuss this current trend with three proud UCalgary alumni who are running some of the most successful breweries in the city: Stefan Horsky of Village Brewery, MBA'03 Ben Leon...

#108: Patti Pon sheds light on the new creative economy

November 17, 2017 18:12 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MB

Calgary Arts Development President & CEO, Patti Pon, discusses the new creative economy. She makes arguments for the current Calgary arts scene as well as the facts and figures that stand behind the economical impacts of a thriving creative sector. We discuss the Alberta Ballet, Calgary Folk Fest, the Calgary Stampede, One Yellow Rabbit and many other cultural institutions that define Calgary. Patti holds a BFA in Drama and an MBA in Arts Administration and was recently represented the A...

#107: Dr. Dan Niven, helping doctors ditch outdated technologies for cutting-edge patient care

November 08, 2017 20:35 - 17 minutes - 14 MB

Dr. Niven received his MD, his Master of Science and his PhD from the University of Calgary. He is an intensive care physician but is also a health researcher, who focuses on helping doctors ditch outdated technologies, tests and treatments for cutting-edge patient care. In 2016, Dr. Niven was awarded the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Rising Star Award for a study that ultimately aims to lessen the time between scientific research and its implementation in the health-care...

#106: Natalie Panek, rocket scientist, explorer and speaker

November 02, 2017 17:05 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MB

Natalie Panek is a rocket scientist, explorer and speaker. She has completed internships with NASA, helped engineer and drive a solar powered car across the continent, and has been featured on popular TED Talks. Natalie is an advocate for women in leadership roles in science. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently featured Natalie on his Instagram page. In this episode, Natalie discusses her work with the Mars Rover program, space debris and cleaning up satellite waste, her origins in ...

#105: The Future of Oil Sands

October 26, 2017 22:27 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MB

The Idea Exchange series has been happening in regions across North America, bringing alumni, donors and UCalgary supporters together to connect and talk big ideas… and now it’s coming to Calgary. The first event in Calgary is November 22 and we’re going to be talking energy innovations for today and tomorrow. One of panelists for this is alumnus Ian Gates, who is the associate dean of innovation with UCalgary’s Schulich School of Engineering as well as the university’s Global Research Ini...

#104: Melanee Thomas talks gender disparity in politics and the Calgary election

October 21, 2017 21:11 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MB

Melanee Thomas joined the department of political science at Ucalgary in 2012. Her research focuses on the causes and consequences of gender-based political inequality in Canada and other post-industrial democracies, with a particular focus on political attitudes and behaviour, and policy feedback. Her current projects include an edited collection titled Mothers and Others: Understanding the Impact of Family Life on Politics (funded by a SSHRC Aid to Workshops Grant), an exploration of the e...

#103: Rusell Reimer talks innovative sports management and humble beginnings

October 11, 2017 15:50 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

Russell Reimer, President of Manifesto Sport Management, discusses humble beginnings in Steinbach Manitoba, Miriam Toews, and community minded Mennonite roots. He tells stories about his beach volleyball days and covering multiple olympics for NBC and learning the value of story along the way. Russell talks about pioneering his business, his connection to Calgary, and of course....the most iconic sports agent of all time, Jerry Maguire. Russell holds a Masters of Communications from the ...

#102: Peer Review Live: Going for Gold

October 05, 2017 00:26 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Peer Review Live: Going for Gold is a live recording of a special edition of our podcast that took place during Alumni Weekend on Sept. 23, 2017. It features Olympic wrestler Erica Wiebe, BKin’12, BA’16, who won gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, four-time Olympic speed skating medallist Kristina Groves, BSc’04, MSc’15, and Kyle Shewfelt, who won the first Canadian gold medal in artistic gymnastics at the 2004 Summer Olympics at Athens. The panel is moderated by guest host...

#101: Andrew Mosker talks about the National Music Centre

September 28, 2017 21:50 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MB

Andrew Mosker (President and CEO of the National Music Centre and 2017 Arch Award recipient) talks about musical epiphanies, transformative winters as a ski bum in Jasper, his favourite UCalgary professor, and he drops enough rock ’n’ roll references to satisfy even the most devout audiophile — the Rolling Stones, Daniel Lanois, Feist, Jim Cuddy, U2 and Kid Koala, to name a few. Andrew holds a Master of Arts in musicology from the University of Calgary.

#100: The best of Season 2

August 30, 2016 00:17 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Listen to clips from some of the more popular Peer Review conversations from the past 12 months.

#99: Clem Martini always wanted to be a writer

August 23, 2016 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Clem Martini, BFA'80, Drama professor in the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary, explores the importance of live performance in the digital age.

#98: Chris Olbey believes books are the best technology

August 16, 2016 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Chris Olbey, BA'92, MA'96, English instructor, University of Calgary uses classic literature to help students better understand today’s world of pop culture.

#97: Kevin Davies embraces the art of composting

August 09, 2016 04:11 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Kevin Davies, BComm' 14, founder and CEO of HOP Compost, has created a fertilizer alternative that is certified organic and non-GMO.

#96: Madam Justice Patricia Rowbotham holds court

August 02, 2016 01:25 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Patricia Rowbotham, BEd'75, LLB’81, justice of the Court of Appeal of Alberta, explains what it is like working as a judge in the province.

#95: Ian Brodie on Canadian and US Politics

July 26, 2016 06:11 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Ian Brodie, MA’92, PhD’97, UCalgaryLaw & Society professor, and former Chief of Staff to Stephen Harper, examines North America's political landscape.

#94: Andrew Buckley shares insights from the gridiron

July 19, 2016 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Andrew Buckley, BSc’16, quarterback, Calgary Stampeders, reflects on his remarkable UCalgary Dinos football career and discusses his future as a quarterback in the CFL.

#93: Shannon Murray explores the Calgary Stampede's origins

July 12, 2016 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Shannon Murray, MA'08, PhD'15, and Stampede historical specialist explains why Guy Weadick would be proud of 2016’s rendition of the "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth".

#92: 2016 Calgary Stampede Royalty

July 05, 2016 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Stampede Queen Maggie Shortt and Princess Chelsey Jacobson reveal what it's like to travel the world representing the Calgary Stampede.

#91: Louisa Ferrel stays true to her brew

June 28, 2016 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Entrepreneur and UCalgary Business grad, Louisa Ferrel, BComm’04, leaves the recruitment world of start True Büch Kombucha.

#90: Benjamin Ross Hayden makes big movie on a small budget

June 21, 2016 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Fresh off his return from Cannes Film Festival, Benjamin Ross Hayden, BA’12, discusses his award winning sci-fi film, The Northlander.

#89: Kodi Hutchinson helps revitalize Calgary’s jazz festival

June 14, 2016 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Kodi Hutchinson, BComm’95, award-winning double bassist, host of CKUA's A Time for Jazz, and artistic director for JazzYYC, discuses Calgary’s jazz music festival.

#88:Nina Kharey's House of Nonie

June 07, 2016 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Nina Kharey, BSc’07 is the founder and creative director of the Calgary-based luxury women’s clothing label, House of Nonie.

#87: Jasmine Mian's road to Rio

May 31, 2016 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Jasmine Mian, MSc’15, Canadian Olympic wrestler, reflects on qualifying for Rio 2016, and looks ahead to the upcoming summer games in Brazil.

#86: Jodi Scarlett goes from rags to riches

May 24, 2016 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Jodi Scarlett, MBA’02, president, ProStar Cleaning and Restoration Inc., was recently named to Profit/Chatelaine W100 ranking of Canada's top female entrepreneurs.

#85: Andrew Obrecht rides with a biker gang

May 17, 2016 06:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

Andrew Obrecht, BComm’09, partner, spin motivator, YYC CYCLE - Spin Studio, helps forge strong community connections through his patrons, the biker gang.

#84: Emma Climie studies connection between ADHD and mental health

May 10, 2016 06:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

Emma Climie, MSc’08, PhD’12, assistant professor, School and Applied Child Psychology, Werklund School of Education, and lead researcher, Carlson Family Research Award in ADHD, discusses her research focusing on a strengths-based understanding of children with ADHD.

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