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Season 4 | Episode 8 | Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Host:
Olajumoke, Current Student - Public Health
Guest:
Jayne Morrish (MA '11), Research Impact Manager, Office of Research Services, Brock University
In this episode, Ola sits down with Jayne Morrish, a catalyst for research impact and community advocacy at Brock University. Jayne Morrish, a Master's degree graduate in Psychology from Brock, shares her transformative journey from student leadership to her role as a Research Impact Manager in the Office of Research Services at Brock.
Exploring her time at Brock, Jayne shares about her tenure as the GSA representative for Psychology and her notable achievements, including winning the Canadian Psychological Association's Certificate of Academic Excellence in 2012. Jayne Morrish also won scholarships and awards while she was studying at Brock such as the prestigious SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Master's Scholarship and the Dean of Graduate Studies Excellence Scholarship.
As a dedicated staff member, Jayne's commitment to excellence was further recognized with The President’s Distinguished Staff Service Award for Outstanding Contributions in 2017 and her inclusion among Business Link Niagara's 40 Under Forty honourees.
Throughout the episode, Jayne sheds light on her passion for knowledge mobilization in research and its key role in bridging academia with the broader community. She discusses various research projects done by faculty members at Brock, that might inspire students and encourage them to go into research as well as interesting insights into her time as a student at Brock, and how she became involved in research.
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Season 4 | Episode 7 | Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Host:
Amanda, Current Student - Sport Management
Guest:
Aishah Sonekan, Current Student - Psychology Co-op with a Minor in Business
In this episode, Amanda sits down with Aishah Sonekan, a third-year Psychology Co-op student with a Minor in Business at Brock University. Aishah shares her experience as a Residence Don, a Brock University Students' Union Board of Directors member, her on-campus community engagement, and being an international student. Aishah was named the Residence Life Conference Case Study Competition winner in 2022. She shares her thoughts and feelings about this award. Aishah walks us through her journey as an international student and adjusting to Canada. She has been heavily involved with the Brock community with on-campus jobs and clubs. She also touches on how she had a small idea to create a club for future leaders at Brock and how this became a helpful club for all Brock students.
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Season 4 | Episode 6 | Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Host:
Emma, Current Student - Speech and Language Sciences
Guest:
Basit Ur Rehman, Current Student - Bachelor of Accounting, International Student Ambassador
In this episode, Emma chats with Basit Ur Rehman, a current international student in the Bachelor of Accounting program, about his journey to Canada to study at Brock and the various opportunities both in and outside of the classroom. Basit discusses the memorable moments from his past role as the President and Events Coordinator for the Pakistani Students' Association, and benefits of his active position being an International Student Ambassador. From choosing Brock to then discovering his passions, his love for Brock is showcased through the variety of opportunities he has taken.
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Season 4 | Episode 5 | Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Host:
Shree, Current Student – Accounting Co-op
Guest:
Teagan and Tyrell Lisson (BA ‘17), Alumni – Film Studies
In this episode, Shree sits down with Teagan and Tyrell Lisson, Brock alumni who graduated from the Film Studies program in 2017. They both shed light on what Film Studies actually is, and their experiences which make Brock University’s film program special. Teagan and Tyrell also go in-depth about their current roles at their respective companies, and what it takes to be successful in the industry.
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Season 4 | Episode 4 | Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Host:
Wendy, Current Student - Nursing
Guest:
Caleb (BKin, ‘17), Physiotherapist and Med Plus Alumnus
In this episode, we are joined by Caleb who is a proud Brock University alumnus who graduated from our Kinesiology program and was involved in the Med Plus program during his studies. His involvement in Med Plus and the skills developed within that program helped him succeed in becoming a physiotherapist. Caleb shares with us how you too can also get into this field of work and why Med Plus is a great program for you!
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Season 4 | Episode 3 | Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Host:
Nabiha Ghafoor, Current Student - Political Science
Guest:
Naomi Lawrence, Current Student - Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree
On today’s episode we are joined by Naomi Lawrence; student in the Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree Program. She is the assistant of internal relations at Brock’s new Black Student Success Center. Naomi will be talking to us about the Black Student Success Centre & the opportunities and supports that are available to the Brock community.
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Season 4 | Episode 2 | Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Host:
Amanda, Current Student – Sport Management
Guest:
William Gatchalian, Current Student – MA Applied Health Sciences in Sport Management
In this episode, Amanda is joined by William Gatchalian, a current MA in Applied Health Sciences in Sport Management and a 2020 Brock Sport Management graduate. William is currently the Assistant Coach for video and analytics for the Brock Men’s Basketball Team. He outlines his experience working with the team and embracing that winning feeling as the Badgers won the OUAs in 2022. William touches on his experiences with the CEBL Hamilton Honey Badgers, interning with Canada Basketball and being named one of the finalists in 2020 and 2021 for the Toronto Raptors Wayne and Theresa Embry Fellowship. He shares his new job opportunity in Winnipeg with the Winnipeg Sea Bears, a professional Canadian Basketball Team. William talks about the sacrifices he made to get to where he is today and shares valuable advice with aspiring sport management students.
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Season 4 | Episode 1 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Host:
Alex, Current Student – Applied Health Sciences
Guest:
Dr. Lesley Rigg - President and Vice-Chancellor, Brock University
In the episode, Alex sits down with the President and Vice-Chancellor of Brock University - Dr. Lesley Rigg. Dr. Rigg shares the educational and professional journey that has helped her come to Brock. Together, the two discuss what it’s like to be a part of the Brock community, the future directions of this institution, why our faculty members are so special, advice for high school students, and so much more.
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Season 4 | Episode 0 | Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Host:
Alex, Amanda and Nabiha
Guest:
Dr. Lesley Rigg, President and Vice-Chancellor of Brock University; William Gatchalian, Current Student – MA Applied Health Sciences in Sport Management; Naomi Lawrence, Current Student - Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree
The Let's Talk Brock podcast is back, with even more exciting interviews with Brock University faculty, staff, students and alumni. Here's a sneak peek at some of what we have in store for you this season.