All Episodes - The Alumni Archives
The History Department at Queen's University wants you to meet our alumni! Our alumni have gone on to hold really interesting careers and have advice and fun stories to share with current History students. Tune in to learn something new about the opportunities available to undergraduate and graduate History students at Queen's.
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Episode 23 - Interview with Matthew Barrett
Hear from Queen's History alumnus Matthew Barrett about his time as a MA and PhD student at Queen's University and how he has combined his interests in drawing and history.
Episode 22: Carolyn Harris
Hear from Queen's History alumna Carolyn Harris about her work as a historian, author and royal commentator.
Episode 21: Interview with Laura Rietveld
Hear from Queen's History alumna Laura Rietveld about her interest in storytelling and her career as a film director and writer! Check out Laura's film The Family of the Forest playing this week at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival: https://kingcanfilmfest.com/2023/the-family-of-the-forest/
Episode 20: Interview with Marc Garniss
Hear from Queen's History BA alumnus Marc Garniss about his journey to become the Festival Director at Kingston Canadian Film Festival.
Episode 19: Interview with Arisa Valyear
Hear from Queen's History alumni Arisa Valyear about the evolution of her professional writing career! If you graduated from the History Department at Queen's University and what to share your story on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jenn.lucas@queensu.ca).
Episode 18: Interview with Lance Lamore
Hear from Queen's History grad Lance Lamore about his experiences from history to hairdressing to community outreach and counselling. If you graduated from the History department at Queen's University and want to share your story on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca).
Episode 17: Interview with David Schroeder
Hear from Queen's History grad David Schroeder all about his time at Queen's and his exciting career hosting a Cold War history YouTube channel! You can check out David in action on The Cold War channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGvq-qmjFmmMD4e-PLQqGg. If you graduated from Queen's History and want to share your story on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas at jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca. Thanks for listening!
Episode 16: Interview with Dr. Howard Coombs
This episode discusses the career of Queen's Ph.D. grad Dr. Howard Coombs - an Associate Professor of military history at RMC, the current Deputy Director at the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen’s, and a retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces, serving in multiple capacities since 1979.
Episode 15: Interview with Samantha Summers
Hear about Samantha's journey from her MA at Queen's History to her current position as Manager, Individual Giving at TIFF! If you graduated from Queen's History and would like to be featured on the podcast, please contact Jenn at jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca. Thanks for listening!
Episode 14: Interview with Robin Ramcharan
This episode features Dr. Robin Ramcharan, a Queen's History graduate who is currently the co-founder and Executive Director of the Asia Centre, speaking all about global career options open to history grads. If you graduated from Queen's History and would like to be featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca). Thanks for listening!
Episode 13: Interview with Gillian Pearl
Learn about Queen's History grad Gillian Pearl's journey from a history degree to a career in consulting. If you graduated from Queen's History and would like to be featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca). Thanks for listening!
Episode 12: Interview with Eric Virtue
Hear from Queen's grad Eric Virtue about his time at Queen's and his path from a History minor to teaching. If you graduated from Queen's History and would like to be featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca). Thanks for listening!
Episode 11: Interview with David Porter
Learn about Queen's History grad David Porter's journey from a history undergraduate degree to a career in law. If you graduated from Queen's History and would like to be featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca). Thanks for listening!
Episode 10: Interview with Lloyd Rang
Learn about Queen's History grad Lloyd Rang's journey from graduate school to a career spanning multiple fields including teaching, speech writing and communications. If you graduated from Queen's History and would like to be featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca). Thanks for listening!
Episode 9: Interview with Stephen Smith
Learn about Queen's History MA and PhD grad Stephen Smith's journey from graduate school to a history career at Parks Canada. If you graduated from Queen's History and would like to be featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca). Thanks for listening!
Episode 8: Interview with Tabitha Renaud
Hear from Queen's History PhD grad Tabitha Renaud talk about her time at Queen's and current position running the Murney Tower Museum in Kingston. If you graduated from the Queen's History department and would like to be featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca).
Episode 7: Interview with Phil McBride
Hear from Queen's History BA grad Phil McBride talk about his path to a career in technology. If you graduated from Queen's History and would like to be featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas at jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca. Thanks for listening!
Episode 6: Interview with Angela Duffett
Hear from History PhD grad Angela Duffett talk about her journey to becoming an historian at Parks Canada. If you graduated from Queen's History and would like to share your story on the podcast, get in touch with Jenn Lucas. You can reach her at jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca. Thanks for listening!
Episode 5: Interview with Heena Mistry
Learn about the path to a career in Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity from Queen's History MA and PhD grad Heena Mistry! If you graduated from the History department at Queen's University and want to share you story on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca).
Episode 4: Interview with Ellen Scheinberg
Learn about a career in the Heritage Sector from Queen's History BA and MA graduate, Ellen Scheinberg. If you graduated from Queen's History and want to share your story on the podcast, please send an email to Jenn Lucas (jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca).
Episode 3: Interview with Tory Hyndman
Hear from Tory Hyndman as she talks about her path from a Queen's History BA to a career in executive search in the UK. If you graduated from Queen's History and want to share your story on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas at jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca.
Episode 2: Interview with Mike McNair
Learn about the path from a History degree to a career in business and politics from Queen's History BA grad, Mike McNair. If you are a Queen's History alumni and want to be featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas at jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca.
Episode 1: Interview with Rebecca Finley-Schidlowsky
Hear from Queen's History BA grad Rebecca Finley-Schidlowsky about her path from a History degree to a career in management consulting. If you are a Queen's History alumni and are interested in being featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas at jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca. Thanks for listening!
Episode 0: Intro to the Alumni Archives with Jenn Lucas
Welcome to the introductory episode of The Alumni Archives, a podcast created by the History Department at Queen's University. If you are a Queen's History alumni and are interested in being featured on the podcast, please get in touch with Jenn Lucas at jennifer.lucas@queensu.ca. Thanks for listening!