20 episodes

Welcome to "Tuum Est" by the University of British Columbia's Student Alumni Council (SAC). Our podcast aims to empower and showcase members of the UBC community, including students, faculty, and alumni.

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Welcome to "Tuum Est" by the University of British Columbia's Student Alumni Council (SAC). Our podcast aims to empower and showcase members of the UBC community, including students, faculty, and alumni.

    How To Be Your Own Personal Assistant

    How To Be Your Own Personal Assistant

    In this episode, Student Alumni Council members Xya Parashar and Ruby Kramer chat with UBC Arts Undergraduate Society President Emma Martin-Rousselle. This episode aims to help UBC students understand "How To Be [Their] Own Personal Assistant" by interviewing a UBC Student Leader on how she manages all of her extracurricular activities with her busy course load.
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    Music Credits: quartet Gordy Smurf• Tenor Sax: Gordy Li• Keys: Quincy Mayes• Bass: Piyotr Kao• Drums: Seth Kitamura• Recording and Mixing: Steven Zhu
    Check out Gordy Smurf on Instagram: @gordysmurf
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    If you have any ideas, suggestions, or requests for future podcast episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca!

    • 12 min
    What is UBC Senate?

    What is UBC Senate?

    In this episode, Student Alumni Council members Romina Hajizadeh and Tanisha Kadia chat with UBC Student Senators Laia Shpeller, and Emmanuel Cantiller. This episode will help UBC students understand what Senate is, and how it serves them!
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    Music Credits: quartet Gordy Smurf• Tenor Sax: Gordy Li• Keys: Quincy Mayes• Bass: Piyotr Kao• Drums: Seth Kitamura• Recording and Mixing: Steven Zhu
    Check out Gordy Smurf on Instagram: @gordysmurf
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    Episode Recorded: February 10, 2023If you have any ideas, suggestions, or requests for future podcast episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca!

    • 26 min
    Highlighting the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program

    Highlighting the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program

    In this episode, Student Alumni Council member Xya Parashar chats with Scholar Lena Hart, and Program Manager Aida Mwanzia of the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program. The award is offered annually to Black Canadians and supports Scholars with funding up to $20,000/year entering an undergraduate degree. This Black History Month, learn about the program's initiatives and goals!
    If you have any ideas, suggestions, or requests for future podcast episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca!
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    Episode Recorded: March 16th 2023
    Music Credits: quartet Gordy Smurf• Tenor Sax: Gordy Li• Keys: Quincy Mayes• Bass: Piyotr Kao• Drums: Seth Kitamura• Recording and Mixing: Steven Zhu
    Check out Gordy Smurf on Instagram: @gordysmurf

    • 12 min
    Career 180: Breaking into the Tech Industry

    Career 180: Breaking into the Tech Industry

    In today's episode, Student Alumni Council alum Will Oxtoby speaks with UBC alum, Louie Dinh. This episode will give listeners an idea of what it is like to enter into the field of technology, simplify the process for some, and inspire others.
    If you have any ideas, suggestions, or requests for future podcast episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca!
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    Episode Recorded: March 8th 2023
    Music Credits: quartet Gordy Smurf• Tenor Sax: Gordy Li• Keys: Quincy Mayes• Bass: Piyotr Kao• Drums: Seth Kitamura• Recording and Mixing: Steven Zhu
    Check out Gordy Smurf on Instagram: @gordysmurf

    • 36 min
    Career 180: Breaking into the Photojournalism Industry

    Career 180: Breaking into the Photojournalism Industry

    In today's episode, Student Alumni Council member Zoe Wagner speaks with UBC Alum, Stefan Labbé, about his journey entering the photojournalism industry, and his work within it. Stefan completed his Bachelor of Arts in Geography, and Master's degree in Journalism from UBC.
    Reach out to Stefan on X (Twitter) @StefanLabbe

    If you have any ideas, suggestions, or requests for future podcast episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca!
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    Episode Recorded: March 20th 2023
    Music Credits: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-chill-medium-version-159456/

    • 26 min
    Career 180: Becoming a Lawyer with Sabrina Spencer (Allard Law Alum)

    Career 180: Becoming a Lawyer with Sabrina Spencer (Allard Law Alum)

    In today's episode, Student Alumni Council members Jiayi Li and Will Oxtoby speak with Peter A. Allard School of Law Alum, Sabrina Spencer, about her journey entering the field of law. Sabrina completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta in Economic and German Language and Literature. She went on to pursue a masters degree in Environmental Studies at York University, and finally obtained her Juris Doctor in Law at UBC’s Allard Law school.

    At the time of recording this episode, she is an Associate Lawyer at Fasken, practicing in areas of Environmental, Climate, and Indigenous law with a focus on promotion of reconciliation and addressing climate change. Recognized as one of “Business in Vancouver’s” Forty Under 40 in 2022, she has many experiences to share!
    If you have any ideas or suggestions for future Student Skills episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca!

    Music Credits:
    Nouvelle Noel Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    • 41 min

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