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Beyond the JargonIndigenous Language Revitalization with Nicki BensonHow do you learn an Indigenous language when there aren’t any first language speakers around to help? In this episode, Nicki Benson, a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, shares how adult learners are finding creative, community-driven ways to bring Indigenous languages back into daily life. Want to learn more? Explore NEȾOLṈEW̱, an Indigenous language revitalization project Nicki collaborated with: netolnew.caCheck out this guide for engaging with Indigenous languages: https://netolnew.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Indigenous-Languages-CCUNESCO-english-web.pdfRead through Nicki's paper on Advanced Indigenous Language Learning...
2025-05-0224 minBeyond the JargonColonial Navigation with Jesse RobertsonHow did colonialism unfold off the coast of the Pacific Northwest? Jesse Robertson, a PhD student in the Department of History, explores how encounters between Indigenous mariners and colonial newcomers at sea shaped the course of history. From shipwrecks to shifting power dynamics, we dive into how the ocean became a central stage for colonial encounters.Want to learn more?You can find Jesse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-robertson-b91012189/Music featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018Prod...
2025-04-2530 minBeyond the JargonCatalyst Chemistry with Ian ChagundaWhat if we could make chemical reactions faster, cleaner, and smarter? This week, I’m joined by Ian Chagunda, a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry, who studies catalytic reactions—key processes behind the production of everything from medicines to materials. Using mass spectrometry, he uncovers their hidden mechanisms to make chemistry more efficient and sustainable.Want to learn more?Check out Ian’s research on his website: www.ianchagunda.comMusic featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018Produced b...
2025-04-1828 minBeyond the JargonAquatic Ecology with Ashley MickensHow does the growth of cities affect the lakes around us? Biology master’s student Ashley Mickens is using a small but mighty fish—the threespine stickleback—to investigate how urban development impacts freshwater ecosystems on Vancouver Island.Want to learn more?Tune in to Ashley’s podcast, OceanBites Out Loud: https://oceanbites.org/oceanbitesoutloud/Explore blog posts about marine science research at OceanBites: oceanbites.orgMusic featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch
2025-04-1525 minBeyond the JargonSikh Immigration with Jasmine PadamImmigrating to a new country is never easy, and for Sikh women in Canada, the experience comes with its own unique challenges. Jasmine Padam, a master’s student in the Department of Sociology, explores the stories of Sikh women in the Lower Mainland to fill a critical gap in our understanding of immigration. We discuss how history, policy, and community shape their experiences—and why their voices are essential to the conversation.Want to learn more?Here are a few Instagram accounts that explore Sikhism, the Sikh diaspora, and Indian history:@sikhexpo@sikhheritagebc@brow...
2025-04-0525 minBeyond the JargonEducational Policies with Alycia GarciaThis week, we’re exploring how education policies can shape a student’s future—especially for those new to the country. Alycia Garcia, a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, breaks down how American educational policies impact newcomer students and what that means for their learning, belonging, and success.Want to learn more?Check out Alycia’s podcast, Teaching Appeal: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-appeal/id1794920227Music featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018Produced by Isobel Ba...
2025-03-2725 minBeyond the JargonGalaxy Clusters with Max KurznerIn today's episode, we’re zooming out from individual stars to entire galaxies! Max Kurzner, a PhD student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, takes us on a journey through the Virgo Cluster—the closest galaxy cluster to our own.Want to learn more?Check out Max's research on his website: maxkurzner.comExplore a visual guide to the Virgo Cluster here: https://www.eso.org/public/images/eso0919a/Music featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018Produced...
2025-03-2024 min
Beyond the JargonStar Formation with Breanna CrompvoetsThis week on Beyond the Jargon, we’re looking to the stars—literally! Breanna Crompvoets, a PhD student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, joins us to break down the science of star formation and what fuels the birth of these celestial giants.Want to learn more?Check out Breanna’s research on her website: bcrompvoets.github.ioTake a peek at the stunning image she studied during her master’s: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-webb-reveals-cosmic-cliffs-glittering-landscape-of-star-birth/Music featured in today’s episode:"Be My" by Outback x Angela – listen here: https://cfuv...
2025-03-1425 min
Pushing The LimitsStrength Running with Jason FitzgeraldIn this interview Lisa sits down with one of the most successful running coaches in America Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running. Jason is a USATF certified coach and he and Lisa whose running training philosophies collide get deep into the weeds about what makes up a good running program, how to listen to your body, why mindset is so important and how strength and mobility work is an integral part of running success. Jason has a wealth of knowledge and with a PB in the marathon of 2:39 he also walks the talk. www.strengthrunning.com and check out his blog on co...
2020-09-0358 min