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

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/11/02

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 Calgary,

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26:55

#105: The Future of Oil Sands

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/10/26

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 Initiative

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21:55

#104: Melanee Thomas talks gender disparity in...

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/10/21

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 effects

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20:52

#103: Rusell Reimer talks innovative sports...

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/10/11

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 University

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#102: Peer Review Live: Going for Gold

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/10/05

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 Russell

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19:13

#101: Andrew Mosker talks about the National Music...

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2017/09/28

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.

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33:21

#100: The best of Season 2

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/08/30

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

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32:21

#99: Clem Martini always wanted to be a writer

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/08/23

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.

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55:20

#98: Chris Olbey believes books are the best technology

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/08/16

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.

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26:01

#97: Kevin Davies embraces the art of composting

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/08/09

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

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33:39

#96: Madam Justice Patricia Rowbotham holds court

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/08/02

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.

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39:52

#95: Ian Brodie on Canadian and US Politics

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/07/26

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

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23:43

#94: Andrew Buckley shares insights from the gridiron

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/07/19

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.

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35:06

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

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/07/12

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".

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26:13

#92: 2016 Calgary Stampede Royalty

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/07/05

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

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24:35

#91: Louisa Ferrel stays true to her brew

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/06/28

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

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28:43

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

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/06/21

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

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37:35

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

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/06/14

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.

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33:28

#88:Nina Kharey's House of Nonie

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/06/07

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

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28:13

#87: Jasmine Mian's road to Rio

Peer Review - The University of Calgary Alumni Podcast ·

2016/05/31

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

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