Year in Review – 2022 Podcasts

Posted on Monday, December 19th, 2022

As we look back, we invite you to check out some of these stories involving thegraphic image of small white lightbulbs and one larger lightbulb highlighting the text that says year in review on a green background Algonquin College community. Today we look at the podcasts we have hosted during 2022.All episodes are available on the College Podcast page.

Episode #12 Perth Campus

Today were going to learn a little bit about Algonquin College’s Perth Campus, located about an hour west of Ottawa. Guests: Christopher Hahn, Dean of the Perth campus, also called the Heritage Institute, and Shaun Barr, Academic Chair of the Construction Trades and Building Systems and Perth Campus Head of Apprenticeship Training.

Episode #11 Pembroke Waterfront Campus

What do Canadian Country recording artist Jason Blaine, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe and former politician and diplomat Paul Martin Sr. all have in common?

Today’s guests will reveal the answer. To find out our answer to our question, we’re virtually heading about 75 kilometres southwest from Ottawa to chat with our friends from the Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus.

Guests: Sarah Hall, Dean of the Pembroke campus, and Jamie Bramburger, Manager of Community and Student Affairs.

Episode #10 Back-to-School with the Algonquin Students’ Association

We are thrilled to be back for a new season and super excited to be kicking off another school year, in person, on campus and with lot of new students, friends and experiences.

Guest: Bolu Olutunda, (former) president of the Algonquin College Student’s Association,

Episode #9 Mamidosewin Centre

For over 20 years the goal of the Mamidosewin Centre has been to empower and support Indigenous students at Algonquin College into the next phase of their lives in a way that is respectful and reflective of Indigenous cultures.

Guest: Eric Johnson, Manager of the Mamidosewin Centre

Episode #8 AC Summer Employment Opportunities

Today we’re talking about how the College is able to help students find work this summer.

The Employment Support Centre provide career readiness support and resources to help students and graduates prepare for job and career success. They can also help you search through job listings, review your resume and help you prepare for an upcoming interview.

Guest: Jessica Andrews, an Employment Officer.

Episode #7 Social Media

On April 11, Algonquin College launched a TikTok account, creating yet another social media platform to engage with students, alumni, employees and the community. The College’s TikTok account joins accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. Post-secondary institutions are increasingly looking for new ways to engage with potential students and social media is a great way to do this.

Guests: Liz Babiak, Professor, Advertising and Marketing – Communications Management and Zachary Rees-Sirotich, Algonquin College Social Media Officer.

Episode #6 AC Online and Corporate Training

Algonquin College’s AC Online is a bit of a pioneer in the online learning space. Learn more about AC Online, who have been at the head of the class before the class was even online.

Guest: Patrick Devey, Associate VP of Global, Online and Corporate Learning.

Episode #5 Accessibility

Algonquin College is in the midst of creating a new, multi-year Accessibility Plan. The Accessibility Plan is a key component guiding College efforts as well as ensuring the College meets the requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Guests: Diane McCutcheon, Vice President, Human Resources; Duane McNair, Vice President, Finance and Administration; and Sara Jordan, Manager of the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL).

Episode #4 Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week is Jan. 24-28. Every year, Algonquin College hosts multiple events, workshops, and speakers to bring awareness and provide students, staff and faculty with mental health resources.

Guests: Laura Stanbra, Vice President, Student Services; Caprise Perrineau; Health Promotion and Education Coordinator; and Doug Stringer, Manager, Counselling Services and the Spiritual Centre. 


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