<![CDATA[Opening Up]]>Opening Up is a student-focused podcast series hosted by Sean Van Koughnett, associate vice-president, students, designed to explore the foundational pillars of Student Affairs at McMaster University.

]]>https://studentaffairs.mcmaster.ca/opening-up-podcast/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 21 May 2026 05:54:59 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 19:43:22 GMT60McMaster University | Student Affairs<p>Opening Up is a student-focused podcast series hosted by Sean Van Koughnett, associate vice-president, students, designed to explore the foundational pillars of Student Affairs at McMaster University.</p>episodicMcMaster University | Student Affairshampsh@mcmaster.cano<![CDATA[Belonging Through Purpose | About Belonging | McMaster University]]>In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Gisela Oliveira, associate director, career development, global mobility and international student success, and student guest Natasha. Tune in for a conversation about purpose and how it relates to belonging.

Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and the Student Success Centre: International and Exchange Student Experience Hub.

]]>aeda3695-849f-4003-af0d-adb540e6e622Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Gisela Oliveira, associate director, career development, global mobility and international student success, and student guest Natasha. Tune in for a conversation about purpose and how it relates to belonging. <br /><br />Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and the Student Success Centre: International and Exchange Student Experience Hub.<br /></p>no00:26:1413Belonging Through Purpose | About Belonging | McMaster Universityfull<![CDATA[Belonging and Place | About Belonging | McMaster University]]>In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Chrissy Doolittle, director, Indigenous Student Services, and student guest Alexis. Tune in for a conversation about place and how it relates to belonging.

Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and Indigenous Student Services.

]]>1aa59115-202d-4d35-a53b-f5140a0dd202Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Chrissy Doolittle, director, Indigenous Student Services, and student guest Alexis. Tune in for a conversation about place and how it relates to belonging.</p><p>Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and Indigenous Student Services.</p>no00:24:2612Belonging and Place | About Belonging | McMaster Universityfull<![CDATA[Finding Belonging Through People | About Belonging | McMaster University]]>In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Dr. Clare Warner, Inaugural Director of equity, inclusion and anti-racism in Student Affairs, and student guests Malikca and Haben. Tune in for a conversation on how the people in our lives play a role in shaping who we are and our sense of belonging.

Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and the Black Student Success Centre.

]]>ce255c47-3805-428f-8863-a905395bb894Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:33:26 GMT<p>In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Dr. Clare Warner, Inaugural Director of equity, inclusion and anti-racism in Student Affairs, and student guests Malikca and Haben. Tune in for a conversation on how the people in our lives play a role in shaping who we are and our sense of belonging.<br /><br />Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and the Black Student Success Centre.</p>no00:25:1911Finding Belonging Through People | About Belonging | McMaster Universityfull