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Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast

University of Calgary Alumni

The University of Calgary Alumni’s podcast "Peer Review" features grads in conversation about great moments, big ideas and post-university life

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#126: Truth and Reconciliation

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/06/21

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.

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#125: Workplace Wellness

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/06/13

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.

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21:44

#124: Failure

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/06/06

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

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#123: Bridget Casey

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/05/31

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.

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29:34

#122: Simon Colgan

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/05/23

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 Without

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24:59

#121: Amber Hedges

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/05/16

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

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30:03

#120: Masculinity

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/05/10

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.

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#119: Brian Palmer

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/05/03

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.

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#118: Giving Day Special

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/04/24

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

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26:47

#117: Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/04/19

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.

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#116: Reg Tiangha

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/04/11

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.

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#115: Ben Cannon

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/04/04

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.

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#114: Patrick Lor

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/03/29

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.

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#113: Christine Dagenais

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/03/22

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: just be

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#112: Whitney Rockley

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2018/03/13

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 today she

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YMCA's Shannon Doram and Ken Lima-Coehlo

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/12/21

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 their careers

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#110: Longtime Calgary Oilman and Philanthropist Jim...

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/12/12

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 Fundraising

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

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/11/22

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 of Dandy

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

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/11/17

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 Alumni

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#107: Dr. Dan Niven, helping doctors ditch outdated...

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/11/08

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 system

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