A Brand NU Start: Recent Episodes
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Join Sheridan Haire, Student Recruitment Officer, as she catalogs each unique program and service at Nipissing University through conversations with students and staff members within the NU community. Are you looking for A Brand NU Start? Well Nipissing University might be the school for you!
Hey Future Lakers! This week Daniel is joined by two of our student staff from the recruitment department, Tess Cuddy & Zoe Baxter. They talk about their programs (English/Concurrent Education and Criminal Justice, respectively), how they became friends living in residence at Nipissing, Tess's semester abroad in Australia, the best study spots on campus and more. Join them for a wide ranging fun chat about what it is like to be a Nipissing Laker.
Hey Future Lakers! This episode, Daniel is joined by Nipissing University Student Union Vice-President of Student Life (and North Bay local) Preston English! They talk about Preston discovering more about North Bay since starting at Nipissing University, his experience as a Criminal Justice student, and the supportive atmosphere on campus. Join them as they talk about how Preston's path was close to home but still opened many doors for him during his time at Nipissing University.
Hey Future Lakers! This episode has Daniel joined by Master of Kinesiology student Aidan Haghgoo to talk about a wide variety of topics. From Aidan moving to North Bay from southern Ontario to their involvement in the Equity Centre and North Bay's drag scene, they talk about all the ways to get involved during your time as a student and what undergraduate and masters programs are like at Nipissing University. Join them in a wide-ranging and fun conversation about what like at Nipissing is like!
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This season, join Daniel Goulard, Student Recruitment Officer - Ontario High School Focus as he details various pathways to university through engaging and personable conversations with students and graduates within the NU community.
Are you looking for A Brand NU Start? Well Nipissing University might be the school for you! So stay tuned!
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Join Kyle and Chris as they recap the second season of A Brand NU Start. The two reminisce about how this season came to be, Kyle's initial vision for the season and it's unique sound, and some of the inner workings behind the walls of the "Kermit Kave" and it's resident Marcel.
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Hey Future Lakers! Today on A Brand NU Start, Kyle sits down with Master of Science in Mathematics graduate, Andrew Sukhai. The two discuss Andrew's worldly travels as an NU graduate, currently working in Hong Kong, Andrew's dapper thesis defence and how to navigate being a social student and a studious student at the graduate level. Kyle also discovers Andrew's new side-gig and passion in music, while rejoicing in NU's new student centre.
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Master of Science in Mathematics
Hey Future Lakers! Today on A Brand NU Start, Kyle sits down with Master of Arts in History graduate Ian Laplante. The two history buffs chat about Ian's recruitment into the MA History program, the changes his thesis underwent and what written and historical resources (i.e. newspapers, articles) he used for his research. Ian also recounts the buildup to his thesis defense and how he managed his time and energy to decompress between researching articles and sleeping. Kyle also presses Ian on what others in the MA History program might have been up to during this time as a student...
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Master of History
Hey Future Lakers! Today on A Brand NU Start, Kyle sits down with Master of Environmental Science/Studies graduate, Reid Morris. The two friends discuss Reid's diverse educational background and academic journey, his passion for environmental protectionism and who his favourite roommate was in uni (spoiler alert: he was in the room, probably). Reid also details just what the thesis defense was like and just what kind of resources were available as a MSc student.
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Master of Environmental Sciences/Studies
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This week, we're taking a mid-season break to promote last season, as we gear up for our big Open House event, happening on November 5th, 2022. Season 1 is all about our undergraduate offerings and what it's like being a first-time university student. Take a trip down memory lane with Kyle as he shares some love for our inaugural season, hosted by the one and only, Sheridan Haire.
Are you looking for A Brand NU undergraduate program? Well Nipissing University might be the school for you! Go have a listen and we hope to see you at Open House! If not, we'll catch you next week!!!
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Hey Future Lakers! Today on A Brand NU Start, Kyle sits down with Master of Arts in Sociology graduate, Kristen MacLean. The two chit-chat about Kristen's upcoming wedding, her time in the program, and how her love for D&D helped reshape her entire thesis project. Kyle rolls the dice and asks the Dungeon Master herself just where she'd fall on the infamous alignment chart, while casting wisdom on what advice she'd share with others.
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Master of Arts in Sociology - Applied Social Research
Hey Future Lakers! Today on A Brand NU Start, Kyle sits down with Master of Science in Kinesiology graduate, Rachel Van Woezik. In this episode, Kyle asks Rachel about her research paper, conferences she's been to as part of the program, and what life is like after finishing the MScKin. The two also get into some Rapid-Fire Questions about Rachel's favourite local spots in and around Nipissing U and what advice she'd give to someone looking at getting into the program.
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Master of Science in Kinesiology
Hey Future Lakers! Today on A Brand NU Start, Kyle sits down with Jeffery Thornborrow, a graduate of the PhD in Education program, specializing in Educational Sustainability. The two discuss Jeff's uniquely detailed academic journey, while deep diving on the intricacies of Jeff's research and love for comic books. Jeff also sheds some light into what goes into a Supervisor-Student relationship in the PhD program and what a student might expect to use, resource-wise at NU.
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PhD in Education (Educational Sustainability)
Hey Future Lakers! Today on A Brand NU Start, Kyle sits down with Master of Education graduate Trianna Ortiz. The two discuss Triana's storied NU educational background and how she was able to incorporate her fascination for scientific testing into her MEd. Additionally, Triana shares with Kyle what the final defense for her thesis was like and what supports, both cultural and local, she used while completing her masters.
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Master of Education
Hey Future Lakers! Welcome to season 2 of A Brand NU start! Today, Kyle sits down with Bachelor of Education student, Emily Dawson. The two discuss Emily's experience as a BEd student, as well as her pathway into the program. Emily also shares some insider information on why the Schulich School of Education is special and why she has a newfound dislike for birds...
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Bachelor of Education - Consecutive
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This season, join Kyle Anderson, Student Recruitment Officer - Graduate and Post-Degree Specialist, as he details various programs through engaging and personable conversations with students and graduates within the NU community.
Are you looking for A Brand NU Start? Well Nipissing University might be the school for you! So stay tuned!
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Join Sheridan and Chris as they recap the first season of A Brand NU Start. The two peel back the curtain and detail how the show was created, the inner workings behind the editing/planning, while dishing about their favourite questions and episodes.
The two also shed some light on the second season of the show, while Sheridan says her goodbyes as they hint at the new host next season!
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Em Allman. Em is a 4th year student in the Bachelor of Arts in English Studies, with Concurrent Education. Em and Sheridan share all about their favourite classes and spots on campus, while discovering what advice they would want to hear if they were in 1st year again. Em also shares her English class lesson plan assignment that she created, while gushing about her favourite book!
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Glory Van Der Gulick. Glory is a 3rd year Bachelor of Arts student with a double major in Religions and Cultures (RLCT) and History. Sheridan gets to know Glory's experiences around NU's unique campus offerings and program selections, while hearing about Glory's love for the local Christmas Walk in downtown North Bay.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Tanya Matthews. Tanya is a 4th year Bachelor of Arts in Political Science student. Being a mother of 9 and an active participant in the NU Poli-Sci student landscape, Tanya shares with Sheridan some of her goals beyond life at Nipissing. Sheridan also inquires about Tanya's unique educational pathway and discovers that Tanya loves being a life-long learner.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan hangs out with Emily House. Emily is a completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts with Concurrent Education. Emily paints a unique picture of the Fine Arts program while detailing what she finds particular unique about NU. Sheridan also pens her interest about what the portfolio process brushes down to and Emily shares her favourite spots in North Bay.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Jacquie Girard. Jacquie is a 4th year Bachelor of Arts in History student with the Orientation to a Masters of Arts in History (OMAH) option. The two talk about Jacquie's unique program option with the OMAH pathway, while discussing their respective involvement at NU. Jacquie also shares a fun story about commuting to public skate times within the city and Sheridan discovers just what happens in the History of Food course.
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She had to know more about the pizza...
Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Olivo Medhi. Olivo is a 4th-year Environmental Biology and Technology (EVBT) program. Sheridan and Olivo dive into the EVBT program and what careers await our graduates, while sharing what makes NU and North Bay a unique place to study! Additionally, Sheridan learns about some of the things Olivo is involved with on campus and how he's emerged as a leader amongst our student community.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Noah Cornish. Noah is a Bachelor of Arts student studying Environmental Geography, with a minor in Biology. Along with being the co-president of the Geography Club here at NU (find out who the other co-president is back in episode 24), Noah is also a member of the varsity Cross Country Running team, where he shares some of his experiences at regional meets and travelling on the road with his teammates.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Kevin Robertson. Kevin is a Bachelor of Science student, studying Environment and Physical Geography, with Concurrent Education. This episode traces Kevin's desires to become a teacher and what some of his favourite classes and professors are at NU. Sheridan also discovers that Kevin is the co-president of the Geography Club on campus, with another specific Geography-based student... (Hint: tune into episode 25!)
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Brittany Young. Brittany is a fourth-year Bachelor of Social Work, who also happens to work within our very own Recruitment Office! Brittany talks with Sheridan about her prospective career opportunities and what her time in the Recruitment Office has been like. She also shares what a typical life as a BSW student can be like, while detailing the structure and content of the program.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Brittany Leger. Brittany is a fourth-year Social Welfare and Social Development (SWLF) student here at NU. Brittany talks about her on-campus involvement and some of her experiences in the Social Welfare program. She also details what it was like being a collaborative student, acquiring her Social Services Diploma, by way of being a SWLF student.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Maddy Murray. Maddy is an upper year Gender Equality and Social Justice student who also happens to be double minoring in English and Fine Arts. Maddy shares with Sheridan what her career aspirations are after her time at NU, while detailing some of her favourite courses and professors within the program. Maddy also peels back the curtain on what it's like taking the Interdisciplinary Course here at Nipissing!
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Taylor Wetzel. Taylor is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in Child and Family Studies and History, with a minor in Religions and Cultures. Taylor and Sheridan share their favourite advice tid-bits and explore what students can expect to do, after graduation, with a Child and Family studies education.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Keely Henderson. Keely is a member of the Math and Computer Science Club on campus, serving as one of it's executives. Between sharing her goals of entering the field of cyber security and what her preferred code language is, Keely doesn't miss a beat when talking about her favourite spots on campus and why she chose to study Computer Science at NU!
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Noah Sullivan. Noah is a 4th year student in the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program, with Concurrent Education, all while double minoring in Physics and Philosophy. Aside from being ultra busy inside the classroom, Noah is a dual athlete, competing for both the Cross Country Running and Nordic Skiing teams. Noah shares with Sheridan his aspirations for teaching, post-undergraduate, and what might he thinks an applicant who wants to study Math might want to know.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Curtis Tilbury. Curtis lays out his storied history as not just a NU Laker, but as a transfer student! Being a multi-interest person, Curtis details his involvement with the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) as a Director-at-Large, the Nipissing University Business Community (NUBC) and as the CPA Board of Ambassadors for NU; all while explaining how those experiences are helping him with career prospects beyond graduation.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Patrick Laferriere, a fourth-year Psychology student here at NU. Pat details his experience as a life-long learner and how his time as a Psychology student has helped shaped his goals beyond post-secondary education. Between detailing various psychology labs and classes, Pat also shares his advice for a mature-student and what an applicant might want to keep know approaching their first year in Psychology.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Rebecca Johnson. Rebecca is a fourth-year Anthropology and Psychology double-major who fell in love with the one-on-one teaching of the programs. Rebecca shares info about her student life, including her experience with the Interdisciplinary course, while also examining how she finds inspiration and perspective from meeting new people on the city bus!
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Tina Reid. Tina is a fourth-year Sociology student here at NU. Sheridan chats with Tina about the diversity of the Sociology program, while discovering that Tina is a member of the on-campus sorority, which Sheridan was also apart of when she was a student. Tina is also a dual-degree student, studying her Bachelor of Commerce alongside her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Neely Fraser-Snodden, a third-year Criminal Justice student here at NU. Sheridan and Neely chat all things Criminal Justice, as well as some of the unique ways that Neely got involved on campus. Being a graduate of the Criminal Justice program here at NU, Sheridan felt right at home asking some specific program and experience-based questions for Neely, including what a placement might look like in her fourth year of study.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Alex Maycock, a student currently studying his Masters of Science in Kinesiology (MSc Kin) and a NU graduate of the Bachelor of Physical Health and Education (BPHE) program. Alex is a dual varsity athlete, representing both the Cross Country Running team and the Nordic Skiing teams as their respective captains. Alex shares with Sheridan some of the unique aspects of studying within the BPHE and how the program contains the perfect blend of practicals and human kinetic sciences, while detailing his busy life as a varsity athlete and graduate student.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Emily Gignac, an upper year Nursing student. Emily's pathway into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program has been a unique one, and so she shares her journey as a student through and into her, now, 5th year. Sheridan and Emily bounce between their favourite in-class experiences and what a nursing applicant might expect applying into the nursing program, at a course-by-course perspective. Emily also details her experiences in hospice care and her drive to work in palliative and end-of-life care nursing.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Amoy Stephenson, a Biology student from Toronto. Amoy is a fairly active student on campus, being involved with the campus Sorority and volunteering for campus tours through our office. In her conversation with Sheridan, they spill the tea about their favourite places on campus and Amoy details her very particular day-to-day routine!
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan chats with Sara Tetrault, a former student-employee with the office of Student Learning and Transitions (SLT). Sara shares her stories and experiences while detailing the assortment of unique resources and supports through SLT. Sara also shares on her favourite projects as an Orientation Assistant and what to watch out for at NSO!
(Fun fact: this was the very first episode we ever recorded!)
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with 6th year Nipissing student, Sam Zufelt. Sheridan walks through Sam's experiences with the guarantee entrance scholarships, the general awards and bursaries application, and the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Residence Don, Sam Greco. These two share their respective stories and experiences living and working in residence, and detail all of the wonderful things that are offered to students at NU. Sam also provides a bit of insight on how involved a student can be inside and outside of residence.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this week's episode, Sheridan sits down with Emily Otowadjiwan to chat all things OII. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives, often referred to as OII, is a space dedicated to welcoming supporting all students at Nipissing University, indigenous or otherwise. Emily breaks down how OII supports Indigenous students through academic, personal, and cultural programing, all while giving the listeners a peak into her life as a NU Laker!
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Hey Future Lakers! Last but certainly not least, Sheridan sits down with the final Student Recruitment Officer here at NU, Kyle Anderson. Kyle's portfolio has him interact and support graduate and post-degree seeking applicants. The two talk about Kyle's journey to North Bay, the opportunities to all students thinking of continued education, and who Kyle's favourite professor(s) are! For those HD audio listeners, let us know if you were able to hear the cameos made by the lightning outside!
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Hey Future Lakers! Today, on A Brand NU Start, Sheridan catches up with Sarah Marinelli, the Mature and Transfer Student Specialist Recruitment Officer here at Nipissing University. The two talk shop about their favourite classes, their unique study habits and what advice can be applicable to both 101 & mature and transfer applicants.
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Hey Future Lakers! On this episode, Sheridan meets up with Sam Brand, the Indigenous Student Recruitment Officer at Nipissing University. The two colleagues share stories of campus trail adventures, indulge in the beauty of North Bay's ecology, all while discussing indigenous culture on campus.
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Hey Future Lakers! On today's episode, Sheridan Haire chats with our producer, Chris Piekarski, as he breaks down his out-of-province portfolio, his transition from student to employee, and some of his favourite NU classes! Much like the first episode, the crew had a blast making this, so we hope you have a blast listening!
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Hey Future Lakers! To start the season, our host, Sheridan Haire sits down with our producer, Chris Piekarski, as she details her recruitment responsibilities, her student application journey, and all the things she adores about NU! A lot of laughs were had recording this episode, so we hope you enjoy hearing from the core crew of the show!
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This season, join Nipissing University Student Recruitment Officer, Sheridan Haire, as she catalogs each unique program and service at Nipissing University through conversations with various student guests and staff. Episodes air every Monday throughout the fall and winter application seasons.
Are you looking for A Brand NU Start? Well Nipissing University might be the school for you! So stay tuned!
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