Season 5, Episode 4: Neil Hetherington - CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank, on what each of us can do to end food insecurity

About Today's Show In this episode, we visit Seneca College's entrepreneurship incubator, HELIX, and meet with the centre's founding director, Chris Dudley.  In our wide ranging conversation, we review what makes HELIX special, who can participate (everyone!), and we talk about a couple of the success stories.  Also in this episode, you will learn: 1.  About how HELIX can help you take your great idea to market 2.  About the programs and lectures that can help you grow your  business. 3.  About who makes some awesome cupcakes!  :) About Today's Guest, Chris Dudley Before returning to school to complete his MBA, Chris Dudley worked as an executive at both Dun and Bradstreet and The Hudson's Bay Company.  Chris used the completion of his MBA as a catalyst to combine his business and academic experience and launch a new venture.  During his business career he taught a variety of business and management courses at the post-secondary level.  In 2002, Chris followed his passion for education and accepted a position of Academic Chair overseeing Continuing Education programming at Centennial College.  In 2007, Chris accepted an Academic Chair position at Seneca with responsibilities for Business Management full-time studies programming.  In 2014, Chris took on the role of founding Director of HELIX, Seneca’s on campus entrepreneurship incubator.   Chris' educational background includes a College Diploma in Marketing, a Bachelor of Administration and a Master of Business Administration.  Chris is a respected builder of external relationships and has been awarded the Community Collaborator distinction by Seneca’s regional innovation centre partner - ventureLAB.  Contact Information: To get in touch with HELIX, drop in and visit them in Building K at the Seneca Newnham Campus, or visit their website here. Seneca College Helix Main Page This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

18 Helmi 202036min

About Today's Show In this episode, Seneca College Senior Development Officer, Joy Gooding, shares insights into the important role of fundraising for Seneca programs, and students.   As well, Joy shares details about the very special fundraising group, King Giving Circle, and some of the amazing contributions that amazing group of business leaders has accomplished.   Also in this episode, you will learn: 1.  How you can get involved in philanthropy at Seneca College. 2.  The amazing level of variety Seneca provides for its financial donors. 3.  The origins of the King Giving Circle, and the impact "empowered philanthropy" can have on an entire campus. About Today's Guest, Joy Gooding Joy Gooding is responsible for securing major gifts for programming, capital initiatives, sponsorships and financial aid for Seneca College. She has held senior fundraising positions at The Next 36, Toronto International Film Festival and JAZZ.FM91. Her experience includes annual and major gifts fundraising, donor relations, project management, event planning, and volunteer management. Throughout her career Joy has overseen a variety of annual programs including direct mail, telemarketing, on-air campaigns, on-line and special event fundraising. Joy is also a graduate of Seneca College.  She graduated with honours from Radio and Television Broadcasting at Seneca, and she also graduated with honours from the the Fundraising and Volunteer Management program at George Brown College. Joy sees her role as a facilitator, helping organizations achieve their marketing and social responsibility goals and inspiring individuals to realize their philanthropic priorities. Contact Information: To get involved in philanthropy for Seneca College, feel free to contact Joy directly.  Her office number is 416.491.5050 ext. 77945 This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

3 Helmi 202028min

About Today's Show In this episode, Seneca Student Federation President Charanpreet Deu talks about his roles and responsibilities as SSF President, as well as some of the successes he's enjoyed over his two terms in that role.  Also in this episode, we talk about: 1.  Specific challenges international students face when they first arrive at Seneca College, and Charanpreet's advice to them. 2.  The advancements the SSF has made over the past two years, on behalf of the students at Seneca College 3.  Charanpreet's own journey, as a recently arrived student from India, to president of the Seneca Student Federation About Today's Guest, SSF President Charanpreet Deu Charanpreet Deu, President of the Seneca Student Federation in his 2nd term as the President. He became the President in May 2018 and prior to being elected for this position, Charanpreet also served as a Coordinator at the Seneca@York campus for the 2017/2018 school year.  While studying at the Seneca@York campus, Charanpreet graduated from CNS (Computer Networking and Technical Support) and have completed his bachelor’s in computer science program back in India. Growing up in India, Charanpreet had the privilege of being an organizing member of the Wikimedia India Conference 2016 at the Chandigarh Group of Colleges. He also worked in Chandigarh University as a lab’s coordinator for Computer Science department for 2 years. As a student leader, Charanpreet’s goals are to promote awareness of student rights, strengthen student relationships with Seneca community, advocate and fight for Student rights, enhance student’s life through clubs and associations, organize inclusive and diverse events and most important: “Always be there for you”. This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

20 Tammi 202028min

About Today's Show In this episode, Professor Nafeesa Jalal talks about her classes, and shares her journey as a professional with her own consulting firm.  As well, Professor Jalal shares how being prepared, and working hard, can overcome virtually any barrier. Also in this episode: 1.  The importance of doing what you truly want to do in life. 2.  The value of "taking the leap," and pursuing the road less travelled. 3.  The importance of having mentors. About Today's Guest, Professor Nafeesa Jalal In addition to teaching three courses in the Honours Healthcare Management Program at Seneca, Dr. Jalal founded her own consulting firm that specializes in health research projects that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (known as DEI), and as well have a strong focus on cultural competency.  Outside of Seneca, her current consulting work with Trillium Hospital's Institute for Better Health is centred on the experiences of patients from diverse backgrounds with their breast cancer journey. She is also a Certified Faculty with the Institute for Health Communication and works with the William Osler Health System to deliver training to health professionals.  Trillium and William Osler are two of the largest community hospitals in Canada, serving an incredibly diverse population. With her passion for public health, she is also the host of her own T.V. show, Health and Wellness with Dr. Nafeesa Jalal. Recorded in studio in Canada, it is available globally.    You can connect with Dr. Jalal's consultancy here This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

6 Tammi 202026min

About Today's Show In this episode, we get to tour the wonderful Indigenous Student space known as Odeyto, which means The Good Journey in the Anishinaabe language.   Located in Seneca College's Newnham Campus, Odeyto is a place rich in warmth, symbolism, and cultural relevance for the Indigenous student population at Seneca. Other things we talk about on this episode: 1.  The Seven Sacred Gifts that guide all the decisions, plans, and interactions within Odeyto. 2.  The deep level of symbolism within Odeyto, from the use of red as the colour of the doors, to the significance of the numbers of wooden beams (or ribs) in the ceiling.   3.  The intricate relationship Odeyto has with the its immediate natural surroundings. 4.  Food!  :)  Oh yeah!  We talk about food! About Today's Guest, Peggy Pitawanakwat In addition to her role as Coordinator @ First Peoples @ Seneca, Peggy Pitawanakwat is a former Chief of the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island.  She is Anishinaabe from the Odawa, Pottawatomi and Ojibway Nations.  She is from the Thunderbird Clan. Peggy has over 30 years of working in Indigenous communities.   In various areas such as, education, justice, social services and, currently is the Coordinator at First Peoples @ Seneca, Seneca College since 2011.   She believes in creating a supportive community, welcoming Indigenous people to a place of learning, where activity and growth nourishes personal well-being from Indigenous Culture and tradition. Links Referenced in This Podcast Click here to take a look at the artist Steven Paul Judd's website.  His art will not only make you laugh out loud, it will make you think.  You can also check out his Etsy shop here. Click here to take a look at artist's Joi T. Arcand's website.  Her beautiful, thought provoking work is often on display throughout Canada.  You can also check out her jewelry shop, Mad Aunty, here.  Amazing original designs that often sell out - so visit often! Click here to learn more about the book Seven Fallen Feathers, by Tanya Talaga.   For the Audio book version, narrated by Michaela Washburn, click here. This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

9 Joulu 201944min

About Today's Show This exciting episode takes a deep dive into the future, and how Seneca College is setting students up for careers in leading edge industries featuring computer technology.  We recorded this episode on location at Seneca's Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE).  CITE opened in January 2019, and is leading edge in terms of a building specifically constructed to foster innovative technology based solutions for the problems of both today, and tomorrow.   In this episode, my guest, Professor Peter Moscone, Professor in the School of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Technology, guides me through my first experience using an Augmented Reality headset.  It's pretty cool!   Other things we talk about on this episode: 1.  The function and potentially game-changing applications of augmented reality as a force in industry of all kinds. 2. The Mechatronics Simulation and Demonstration Centre; a really cool place where leading edge technology is developed and showcased. 3. The reality of teaching in a modern, technology-filled world. 4. Georgi La Forge About Today's Guest, Professor Peter Mascone Peter Moscone is a professor in the School of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Technology.  Peter's expertise is in information technology and he currently creates and teaches curriculum in the Computer Engineering Technology program.  Peter's love of technology started at Seneca College several years ago and after graduating from the Computer Engineering Program, he proceeded to open an IT consulting firm, which he owned and operated until coming back to teach.  His industry experience also branched out to live event production, television and not-for-profit work.  Currently, Peter also manages Seneca 360, which employs students to do not-for-profit work in their field of study.  He continues to research new and emerging technologies such as Mixed Reality, Blockchain, 3D Printing and loves working with students to discover new technologies. Links Referenced in This Podcast Click here to learn about Seneca's Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE). Click here to learn about The Mechatronics Simulation and Demonstration Centre Click here to learn about Geordi La Forge This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

25 Marras 201929min

About Today's Show Our guest today is Kelly Mathews, Manager, Sport Venue Operations, and Community Recreation Programs at Seneca College.  Kelly is also Camp Director for the Seneca King Day Camp, one of the largest day camps in Ontario, record holder for the fastest completion of the Oak Ridge Moraine Trail, and author of two (soon to be three) books. In episode, recorded on location at King Day Camp, Kelly and I discuss... 1.  King Day Camp, and what it takes to be a camp director at one of Ontario's largest day camps (hint:  It involves getting up really early) 2. What happens after the camp closes down for the winter (a lot, actually!) 3. Kelly's books:  Eaton Hall:  Pride of King Township, The Road to Marylake, and a third due out in 2020, on the definitive history of King Township. 4.  Kelly's record-setting hike of the Oak Ridge Moraine Trail. About Today's Guest, Kelly Mathews Kelly joined Seneca College and the King Day Camp team in April 2012 and brought to Seneca a wealth of camp programming and operations experience in both day and residential camp settings. Kelly has a degree in Kinesiology & Health Science from York University as well as a Certificate in Sport Administration. Kelly's two published books are both available for purchase on Amazon. Kelly Mathews's Books For more information on her book Eaton Hall:  Pride of King Township, click here For more information on her book, The Road to Marylake, click here Kelly has a passion for hiking and being in the outdoors and currently holds the record for the fastest hike across the entire Oak Ridges’ Moraine Trail where she hiked 300km’s in just seven days in the Fall of 2016. Available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is available on iTunes, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

11 Marras 201925min

About Today's Show In this first episode of Season 2 of the Seneca Proud Podcast, our guest today is Kevin Frankish.  Kevin spent 27 years as the co-host of the very popular Breakfast Television, and is a professor of journalism at Seneca College. In this wide ranging episode we discuss... 1.  The changing face of journalism, including the impact of social media. 2.  The Beachcombers. 3.  The "gig economy" and how today's journalists can make a meaningful impact. 4.  A lot more!  (Trust me!) About Today's Guest, Professor Kevin Frankish If you’ve spent any time at all in Toronto over the past 27 or so years, you know who Kevin Frankish is.  Arguably one of Canada’s most successful television hosts, Kevin was the co-host of Breakfast Television from 1991 to 2018.  And before that he worked for 9 years at CKVR TV in Barrie, Ontario. In 2018, Kevin announced he was leaving Breakfast Television Toronto, effective June 1, 2018 While Kevin remains involved with Citytv Toronto for documentaries and special projects, for the purpose of this conversation, Kevin is a professor at Seneca College at York University for Journalism. Kevin also runs Kevin Frankish Media, a media content and creation company and has a YouTube channel Available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! #SenecaProud Podcast is now available on iTunes, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.   Click here to subscribe. While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment.  It really helps get our podcast found. Thanks for listening!   Pat Perdue

29 Loka 201930min