Podcasts about unb saint john

UNB Saint John is hosting an Indigenous Film Festival this week, including a documentary on the late Murray Sinclair is screening tonight. Host Emily Brass speaks with Todd Ross, the film festival coordinator, acting Piluwitahasuwin and associate vice president of Indigenous engagement at UNBSJ.

UNB Saint John researcher Gina Lonati is a right whale researcher with a doctorate in biological science.

Looking at new tools to measure the ecosystem and the health of the North Atlantic right whale, might help to improve the species rate of survival. UNB Saint John researcher Gina Lonati will shares her work and her hope for the species with Rachel Cave.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Gina Lonati, a researcher at UNB Saint John who's hoping her approach to conservation could make a difference for the endangered North Atlantic Right Whales.

J.P. Lewis is a professor of political science at UNB Saint John.

Professor of political science at UNB Saint John, J.P. Lewis gives us some reaction to Susan Holt's cabinet picks.

Our political watchers break down all the major election storylines and discuss the political aftermath with host Rachel Cave. JP Lewis is an associate professor of political science at UNB Saint John and Duncan Matheson is a semi-retired communications consultant in Fredericton, and a former journalist.

Julia Woodhall-Melnik is the director of the Home Research Lab at UNB Saint John. Willie Scholten is the president of the New Brunswick Apartment Owners Association. Mylène Vincent is the founder of Pivot Housing and a board member for the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association. 

The provincial government announces it's giving $1.5 million to the Village of Hope. It's a Christian-based addictions treatment centre located in Upper Tracy. UNB Saint John professor Eric Weissman, who focused on mental health and substance use, spoke with host Rachel Cave about the intersection of faith and treatment.

Julia Woodhall-Melnik is Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in Resilient Communities at UNB Saint John.

The province is proposing an act to force people with severe addictions into treatment. We hear from Public Safety Minister Kris Austin and Julia Woodhall-Melnik, associate professor in social sciences at UNB Saint John.

Bed bug outbreaks on the UNB Saint John campus this month sent students and staff into a panic. Sean Rollo of Orkin Pest Control has some advice on how to deal with the pesky insects.

Researchers with UNB Saint John and the Fundy Regional Service Commission want to hear how you get around the Fundy region.

A study released this week delves into the decision-making process of police officers when they arrive on the scene of a mental health call. Mary Ann Campbell is one of the authors of the study. The psychology professor and director of the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies and Policing Research at UNB Saint John speaks with Steven Webb about the findings.

JP Lewis is a professor of political science at UNB Saint John.

Indigenous people in Saint John say the city needs a centre where they can access cultural services. We hear from Amanda LeBlanc, who'd like to see a Friendship Centre or Indigenous cultural space established in the city. Host Steven Webb then speaks with Indigenous advisor at UNB Saint John, Todd Ross, about what's needed to support Indigenous culture here.

Todd Ross, an Indigenous advisor at UNB Saint John, ,joined us live from the Saint John city market to discuss the new language in Millidgeville.

Julia Woodhall Melnick is the Canada Research chair and co-dicrector of Home Research Lab at UNB Saint John.

Julia Woodhall-Melnik, co-director of the Home Research Lab at UNB Saint John and Canada Research Chair in Resilient Communities, tells us why youth are the focus for this year's National Housing Day event.

Mark Leger (MA'11) was editor of Huddle, the popular Maritime online business news publication, from 2017 to early 2023, and was also director of news content for parent company Acadia Broadcasting, which owns and operates 15 radio stations in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. A journalist for more than 25 years, Mark began his career as a reporter and editor with the Telegraph-Journal and went on to work for CBC Radio as a reporter and producer. An entrepreneur at heart, he has been involved in three start-up media companies in New Brunswick. He is a graduate of the Ryerson University journalism program and has a master's in political science from UNB Saint John. In this episode:    Mark's path to journalism and startups – and his willingness to take risks  The good news approach to Huddle and why people crave positive stories that inspire action  The disappearance of local media and its effect on communities   Ideas on solutions for local journalism in the future  Thoughts on the CBC vs private media and shaky business models  Figuring out how to fund local journalism innovation for communities – and the idea of non-profit models  Podcasts as one part of the solution  Journalism as a core pillar of democracy  Links and resources: Huddle  Mark's LinkedIn   Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife  To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website 

The province promises to build hundreds of new public housing units. But where exactly should they be built? Tobin Leblanc Haley, an assistant professor of sociology at UNB Saint John, discusses her research on housing models for social inclusion.

We hear from Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard about the province's plan to build 380 public housing units. Then, Julia Woodhall-Melnik, director of the Home Research Lab at UNB Saint John, shares her thoughts on the investment and what it could mean for Saint John.

The NB-EI Connect program let students access employment insurance benefits, if they worked enough hours in a summer job. But that program is ending. We'll speak to a UNB Saint John student who has been left in the lurch.

Host Julia Wright speaks with Suha Hammad, a MBA student at UNB Saint John, and her newcomer mentor, Ghazala Khan about imparting vital information and experience to new immigrants. They were matched through the Saint John Newcomers Centre's Jump Start program. Kash Khan, the program lead, also joins the conversation. .

A delivery business in Saint John is feeling the effects of rising gas prices, but not as drastically as it might have. Over time, its owner has switched the entire fleet to hybrid vehicles. Host Julia Wright speaks with Seun Richards Agunbiade who owns Door2Door Delivery and is PhD student at UNB Saint John.

Olive Ozoemena is Director of Programs and Operations for the New Brunswick Multicultural Council. Olive is from Nigeria and came to New Brunswick in 2015 to study in the MBA program at UNB Saint John. She stayed in the community and has been an integral part of helping to build a multicultural society that is welcoming and inclusive for newcomers and people from all backgrounds. She is also a member of UNB's Alumni Council, and is passionate about building inclusive communities and moving beyond unconscious biases.  In this episode:  The experience for international students  Why Olive is optimistic about breaking down societal biases  What individuals can do to break down and eliminate our own biases  How organizations can intentionally include more people and build more representative teams  The challenges of moving the needle and the reward of positive change  What employers can do to recognize experience and enhance their workforce  Links and resources:  New Brunswick Multicultural Council: https://nbmc-cmnb.ca/  Olive's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliveozoemena/  UNBSJ 1-year MBA program: https://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/business/mba/  Thanks to:  Our alumni host, Shauna Cole: https://www.unb.ca/alumni/alumni-news/unb-alumni-podcast-hosts.html  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/beats-of-burden/1451387846  Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance, Manulife, and MBNA Mastercard: https://www.unb.ca/alumni/benefitsandservices/index.html 

Jason Stephen (BA'98) graduated from UNB Saint John with a degree in history and political science and is now a realtor and real estate expert.  Jason has been involved in organized real estate for more than 20 years and just recently concluded his time as President of the Canadian Real Estate Association. He talks about the hot real estate market and trends, as well as coping with the ups and downs in entrepreneurship. In this episode:   How attending a small university had a lot to offer and encouraged Jason's community involvement, spirit, and sense of belonging.  Serving as the president of the Canadian Real Estate Association and how he has developed a deep involvement with the community through volunteer work   Jason's insights into the current hot real estate market in Canada and its volatility  How there has been population growth in Saint John and how the hybrid system of the world due to the pandemic may have been a contributor.   Why Jason feels giving back to the community is important to help others along the way  Jason's career advice for planning, having a road map to achieve work goals and networking with others to help close a deal        Links and resources:   Jason Stephen real estate: http://jasonstephen.ca/   UNB Saint John Faculty of Arts:  https://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/arts/   Thanks to:   Our alumni host, Emily Barner   Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden  Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance, Manulife, and MBNA Mastercard     To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to be alerted to new episodes, visit our website. 

Growth is one of Saint John council's main priorities, setting a goal to grow the tax base by 3 percent each year. UNB Saint John business professor and former deputy mayor Shelley Rinehart speaks with host Julia Wright about the that goal and how realistic it is.

UNB Saint John is organizing an Indigenous Film series, starting tonight and carrying on throughout the fall. We get all the details from UNBSJ's Indigenous Advisor Todd Ross.

Katie Davey hosts the Femme Wonk podcast and she's the media editor and policy lead at Public Policy Forum, a national think-tank. JP Lewis is an associate professor of political science at UNB Saint John, they both join host Julia Wright to dissect last night's election results.

Katy Davey is an experienced practitioner of NB politics and public policy and JP Lewis is an associate professor of political science at UNB Saint John.

A new study on fluctuations in ocean temperatures is adding to worry about the survival of the North Atlantic right whale. UNB Saint John biologist and right whale researcher Kimberley Davies explains.

Right Whales, Manatees, and Drones, Gina Lonati is here to talk about them all! Gina is a PhD Student at UNB - Saint John studying the ever elusive and endangered right whales.....using drones? Join us today to hear all about why these animals are so important to protect, how she is using drones to gain valuable information about these animals, and some fun chats about what led Gina to where she is now! LINKS: Checkout more from Gina: eubalaenagina As always, you can check out more water women on our Website: https://waterwomenpodcast.ca Instagram: @waterwomenpodcast, Facebook: @waterwomenPodcast, and Twitter @Waterwomenpod Stay Salty!

J.P. Lewis is an associate professor of political science at UNB Saint John.

Julia Woodhall-Melnik is an assistant professor and director of the laboratory for housing and mental health at UNB Saint John.

Breaking down what the candidates for mayor of Saint John had to say. Tim Christie is a medical ethicist in Saint John and professor at Dalhousie medical school. Anne McShane is the owner of the Feel Good Store in uptown Saint John Courtney Pyrke is a grad student at UNB Saint John and a local librarian.

The disparity between male and female candidates in upcoming municipal elections is eye-opening. We speak with Carley Parish a two-time provincial Liberal candidate in Hampton and Caitlin Grogan a grad student at UNB Saint John who ran against the premier in the last provincial election.

J.P. Lewis is an associate professor of political science at UNB Saint John.

Economic insecurity can have massive ramifications for someone's mental health. Julia Wright speaks with two experts to better understand the impacts of economic instability on mental health. Barry Watson is an associate professor of economics at UNB Saint John. Melanie Vautour is the executive director of Fresh Start for Women Inc. Saint John.

Covid-19 has brought so many hardships, but it's also led to opportunities for research. Moira Law and Lisa Best are professors in the psychology department at UNB Saint John. They talk about some psychological studies around the pandemic, being done out of UNB Saint John.

Health Minister Dorothy Shephard released the province's five year addiction and mental health plan yesterday. Julia Woodhall-Melnik is an assistant professor and director of the laboratory for housing and mental health at UNB Saint John.

Online learning at university is challenging, and students are struggling to keep up. Sheldon MacLeod is the director of student services at UNB Saint John.

Julia Woodhall Melnik is an assistant professor and director of the laboratory for housing and mental health at UNB Saint John.

Patrick Hickey is the president of the students' representative council at UNB Saint John.

The V-P of UNB Saint John, Dr. Petra Hauf speaks with host Julia Wright about a new degree program and a building coming to the UNB campus. Students can start studying toward a Bachelor of Health degree this September.

A UNB Saint John researcher just got Canada's most competitive and prestigious doctoral award. Gina Lonati is a biologist studying the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale and she tell us her plans for that $150,000 award.

Kerrie Luck is an occupational therapist and post doctoral fellow in the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences at UNB Saint John and Shelley Doucet is an associate professor in that department.

Today Jill gets to chat with one of her Best Friends - Kaitlin Casey. After meeting at UNB Saint John, and sharing their passion for marine biology, these two young ocean lovers were friends for life. In this podcast, Kaitlin talks about her recently started masters, and the girls discuss what is like being a young female science student, where to find support, and also the best scuba diving in Newfoundland! Kaitlins Instagram: @ktlnkc As always, you can check out more water women on our Website: https://waterwomenpodcast.weebly.com Instagram: @waterwomenpodcast, Facebook: @waterwomenPodcast, and Twitter @Waterwomenpod Stay Salty!

Lauren Rowsey, a Ph.D student at UNB - Saint John, chats with Jill about what she does for her schooling, and how she got to be a Water Woman - including camps, diving, sailing, surfing, and turning a masters into a Ph.D! Laurens Twitter: @Rowdyscience Lauren Website: https://www.laurenrowsey.com As always, you can check out more water women on our Website: https://waterwomenpodcast.weebly.com Instagram: @waterwomenpodcast, Facebook: @waterwomenPodcast, and Twitter @Waterwomenpod Stay Salty!

On this week's show: We hear from a UNB Saint John political science professor about the federal election campaign, and why one organization wants you to step away from the rake.

Interview with two students who are part of the group who made it to the top twenty in the CanInfra Challenge. Vote at www.smartroads.ca

Todd begins the show by giving his thoughts on the passing of U.S. evangelist Billy Graham. He reacts to a story about alleged racism complaint lodged against UNB Saint John after being passed over for a job. He discusses the ongoing struggles in regards to the 2 years-old Phoenix pay system. In the interview segment, St. Thomas University journalism professor Jan Wong is on the show to talk about politics and religion in the wake of the death of U.S. evangelist Billy Graham. Thank you for listening and ask that you share this link with friends and family. If you would like to send us feedback, you can do so on Facebook by finding Todd Veinotte, by sending an email to info@toddveinotteshow.com or by tweeting to @tveinotteshow. Help us grow the show by donating through either Paypal or Patreon. Please do us a favour by liking the show on Apple Podcasts (or your podcast provider of choice) as this will help us grow the show.

Interview with Enactus UNB Saint John co-founder Kjeld Conyers-Steeds talking about the entrepreneurial spirit in Saint John and the wonderful projects being done by Enactus chapters world wide to solve problems and empower youth. Another Awesome interview!