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 bus…

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! -- Music Credits: quartet Gordy Smurf • Tenor Sax: Gordy Li • Keys: Quincy Mayes • Bass: Piyotr Kao • Drums: S…

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…

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@…

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, sugge…

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 Env…

In today's episode, Student Alumni Council member Will Oxtoby speaks with UBC's Interim President, Dr. Deborah Buszard, about her experiences in higher education, university leadership, and goals in her time leading the university. If you have any ideas or suggestions for future Student Skills episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca! Music Cr…

In today's episode, Student Alumni Council members Jiayi Li and Romina Hajizadeh speak with Kaitlin Wu from the CIRS Food Hub and Cody Rector from Agora Cafe, two places on campus with the mission of meeting students' food security needs. *Please note, the SAC does not speak for UBC or its plans for the future on this matter. We are a student-run g…

In today's episode, our host Xya Parashar interviews UBC Sauder School of Business alum Cindy Hu (BComm '14) about her experiences with investing and growing wealth. Disclaimer: The Student Alumni Council and Cindy Hu are not providing advice on what to invest in nor is this meant to be professional financial advice. This episode is meant to give U…

In this episode, our host Romina talks about building up your non-academic experiences at university, getting a breadth of skills to help you on your career journey, and enriching your overall university experience! If you have any ideas or suggestions for future Student Skills episodes, please email them to ubc.sac@ubc.ca! Music Credits: Nouvelle …

In this episode, our host Will dives into some of his methods to network with students, alumni, and professionals successfully. Will talks about the value of good first impressions, beginning with sincere appreciation, and getting outside of one's comfort zone, all as key pieces to build a strong network. If you have any ideas or suggestions for fu…

In this episode, our hosts Elliott and Taarika interview a special guest, Dr. Maria Gallo about how to utilize alumni connections to enrich your degree. They discuss how to go about developing your network, how to initiate conversations with alumni, and her new book “The Alumni Way”. She has offered our listeners a special discount code “DISCOUNT35…

In this episode, our hosts Elliott, Amelia, and Sarv talk about student challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, coping with a constantly changing environment, and relevant resources to support UBC students during this time. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territ…

In this episode, our hosts Elliott and Amelia chat about final exams. They've selected some exam horror stories from friends, SAC members, and UBC reddit as cautionary tales. They also talk about ways to avoid stressful situations and how to be prepared for all your final exams. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is…

In this episode, our hosts Olivia and Will chat with Santa J. Ono, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. Learn more about what both roles entail as well as the motivation that continuously drives Dr. Ono. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral,…

In this episode, our host Olivia interviews Rob Kim, a Career Strategist at the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Tune in to hear the insights he has to share regarding networking and preparing for the career that comes after our degree. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestra…

For our third episode, our hosts Will and Olivia discuss their preferred methods of productivity and organization. Olivia dives into how colour coding your work can help with memorization and organization. Will explains one of his favourite productivity hacks from a book called Mis En Place by Dan Charnas that includes techniques like squaring your…

For our second episode, our host Will interviews Cole Evans, the current President of UBC’s Alma Mater Society (AMS) to learn more about UBC’s student government and leadership. A note to listeners that this episode contains minor explicit language. We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, …

For our first episode, our hosts Will and Olivia chat with Kieran Davey and Tiffany Lee - two important leaders of the Student Alumni Council (SAC). We would like to acknowledge that UBC’s Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Musqueam people. We would also like to acknowledge that you are l…

Welcome to Tuum Est, a podcast created by the University of British Columbia’s Student Alumni Council (SAC). Tuum Est is a podcast that aims to inspire and showcase members of the UBC community, including students, faculty, and alumni. A special thanks to K-OG for providing the music featured in this trailer. The transcript for this episode is avai…

Canada has a reputation for being a welcoming destination for new immigrants and refugees. However, this reputation is not always reflected in the reality these newcomers face in British Columbia. Gaps exist in terms of education, healthcare, employment and social services, and new immigrants often face real struggles accessing the support they req…

On March 10, 2020, Dean Blye Frank, UBC Faculty of Education, hosted a special talk and panel discussion on mental health, featuring Humble The Poet. Humble The Poet (Kanwer Singh) is a former school teacher turned into a best-selling author, hip-hop artist, designer, filmmaker, influencer and public speaker in the area of education, leadership and…

In December 2019, alumni UBC launched a year-long series that will connect and engage alumni around the theme of leadership. The series kicked off in Vancouver with an evening where UBC alumni gathered to network and learn from high-profile industry leaders. The evening began with a panel discussion where the leaders shared some of their learning a…

One million species around the world are at risk of extinction—many in the next few decades. British Columbia is home to more biodiversity than any other place in Canada. But from our caribou herds to southern resident killer whale pods and from our whitebark pines to Behr's Hairstreak butterflies, we're struggling to safeguard our natural heritage…

Margaret Trudeau is a Canadian icon, celebrated both for her role in the public eye and as a respected mental-health issues advocate. From becoming a prime minister’s wife at a young age, to the loss of both her son and her former husband, to living with bipolar disorder, Margaret tirelessly shares her personal stories to remind others of the impor…

Wildfire is an essential process in forest ecosystems, but can be incredibly destructive in the wildland-urban interface. Wildfire is driven by climate, weather and fuels that vary among ecosystems and through time. The combination of land-use change, fire exclusion and global warming have made many forests highly susceptible to intense fires that …

What is the basis of addiction? Hear from internationally renowned UBC alumnus, author, speaker, and leading expert on addictions and trauma, Dr. Gabor Maté, CM, BA’68, MD’77, as he presents “The Hungry Ghost: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Addiction, from Heroin to Workaholism“. The presentation is followed by an audience Q&A. Moderated by Mike …

Throughout his career, including his three terms as mayor of the City of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi has always emphasized the importance of civic engagement. Hear his talk "Creating the Cities and Country We Deserve." Moderated by Anita Bathe - Reporter, CBC Vancouver The Master Mind Master Class speaker series is an alumni UBC program that offers an u…

Ensuring sustained economic growth while minimising environmental impact is a global challenge. Access to affordable energy has reduced poverty by more than a half since 1990, and yet approximately 1 billion people still live without access to the most basic energy services. Moreover, the rest of us need to face the mounting evidence on the negativ…

The world seems more divided than ever. Social media has made it easy to follow like-minded individuals, creating echo chambers where dissenting opinions can be filtered out. As our viewpoints have grown more polarized, conversations between opposing sides – online or in person – have become more heated. This environment has enabled populist moveme…

Headlines have linked the decline of Southern resident killer whales to just about everything—noise, shipping, toxins, whale watching and fishing. But are these the real threats to the survival of this iconic species? Hear from UBC marine mammal researcher Andrew Trites as he separates facts and research from popular assumptions. British Columbians…

We can all identify the qualities that have traditionally defined masculinity. Of course there's strength, contribution, independence, and assertiveness, but also emotional detachment, dominance, and violence. These traits are so entrenched in our culture that they have become normalized. However, in light of the #MeToo movement and the increasing …

Want a preview of what your future may look like? How are your aging parents or grandparents living their elder years? Will you age the same way? While aging is inevitable for us all, there are steps we can take to help our loved ones, and ourselves, lead longer, healthier, and more independent lives. Hear from UBC Faculty of Medicine Executive Ass…

In April 2016, BC declared a public health emergency in response to the rapid rise of fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses in the province. Since then, the problem has only worsened, with the number of overdose deaths in 2017 exceeding 2016’s totals by a significant margin. What are the factors contributing to this crisis and what are the consequence…

Vancouver has developed a reputation as a difficult place to raise kids. The high cost of childcare - for those who can find a spot - and the difficulty finding suitable housing have led many prospective parents to delay starting a family or explore alternatives, such as life in the suburbs. Those who choose to have kids in Vancouver often end up m…