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In this episode, we'll preview the upcoming Prague Quadrennial, which runs for ten days in mid-June. And this year, Visual Arts and Theatre Faculty member Lucas Olscamp and six of our students will participate!

To find out more and to donate, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/claw-x-pq-2023?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined

In this episode, we bring you an exclusive, in-depth interview with Pearson alumna and current Mayor of Victoria, Marianne Alto (YR 2/1977, Canada-AB). She talks about her time at Pearson and plans for the next few years as Mayor.

In this episode, we spoke to the author and co-houseparent for QOL,EW residence, on her latest book, "Pretty Delicate".

WARNING: In the episode, we will be talking about eating disorders, which could be upsetting to some. Whether you’re listening in British Columbia or elsewhere, a place to learn more about this type of mental illness is healthlinkbc.ca. In many parts of the world, you can access similar online resources that can help explain and direct you toward supportive resources in your area.

In this episode, we spoke to first-year student Jeremiah (Year 49/2024, Guyana), who talked to us about his experience with the Children and Adolescent Correspondents Network and life at Pearson.

To find out more, visit his latest written piece on Page 46 here: https://www.pearsoncollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CORIA-Piece.pdf

On International Women's Day, we want to highlight some of our incredible leaders who make Pearson a great place to learn. Check out what one of our incredible alumnae is doing in her community, including supporting our community through sustainability.

We caught up with second-year student and young entrepreneur Beth (Year 48/2023, Canada-NB), who told us how she applied economics knowledge to create her bike light business and found out about the College.