Opening Up

McMaster University | Student Affairs

Opening Up is a student-focused podcast series hosted by Sean Van Koughnett, associate vice-president, students, designed to explore the foundational pillars of Student Affairs at McMaster University.

Episodes

  1. Belonging Through Purpose | About Belonging | McMaster University

    8H AGO

    Belonging Through Purpose | About Belonging | McMaster University

    In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Gisela Oliveira, associate director, career development, global mobility and international student success, and student guest Natasha. Tune in for a conversation about purpose and how it relates to belonging. Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and the Student Success Centre: International and Exchange Student Experience Hub.

    26 min
  2. Belonging and Place | About Belonging | McMaster University

    MAY 6

    Belonging and Place | About Belonging | McMaster University

    In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Chrissy Doolittle, director, Indigenous Student Services, and student guest Alexis. Tune in for a conversation about place and how it relates to belonging. Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and Indigenous Student Services.

    24 min
  3. Finding Belonging Through People | About Belonging | McMaster University

    APR 23

    Finding Belonging Through People | About Belonging | McMaster University

    In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Dr. Clare Warner, Inaugural Director of equity, inclusion and anti-racism in Student Affairs, and student guests Malikca and Haben. Tune in for a conversation on how the people in our lives play a role in shaping who we are and our sense of belonging. Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and the Black Student Success Centre.

    25 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

Opening Up is a student-focused podcast series hosted by Sean Van Koughnett, associate vice-president, students, designed to explore the foundational pillars of Student Affairs at McMaster University.

Information

  • Creator
    McMaster University | Student Affairs
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 McMaster University | Student Affairs
  • Show Website
    Opening Up