Conversations with Colleagues at Cape Breton University

In Episode 12 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Sarah MacRae, chats with Assistant Professor, Dr. Lynn LeVatte. Dr. Lynn LeVatte is a member of the Education Department, teaching in both the Bachelor and Master of Education programs, at Cape Breton University. In this episode, Dr. LeVatte reflects on how equity, diversity and inclusion inform her research on inclusive education practices, health promotion, Social Emotion Learning and sustainable well-being. Dr. Lynn LeVatte can be contacted via email at [email protected] Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 10 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Sarah MacRae, chats with Professor, Dr. Bettina Callary. Dr. Bettina Callary is the Chair of the Department of Experiential Studies in Community and Sport, Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Sport Coaching and Adult Learning, teaches in the Sport and Physical Activity Leadership (SPAL) program, and is the research lead at the CoASTaL Lab at Cape Breton University. In this episode, Dr. Callary reflects on how equity, diversity and inclusion inform her research on coach learning & development and coach effectiveness. Dr. Bettina Callary can be contacted via email at [email protected] Website: www.coachingmastersathletes.com Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 9 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Sarah MacRae, chats with Dr. Shine (Xu) Zhang. Dr. Shine (Xu) Zhang teaches in the Chemistry Department and is the Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Healthy Environments and Communities at Cape Breton University. In this episode, Dr. Zhang reflects on how equity, diversity and inclusion inform his research on nanotechnology and nanomaterials for health and environmental applications with a focus on water research and precision nanomedicine for cancer, as well as, his work supervising a research team comprising of postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students. Dr. Shine (Xu) Zhang can be contacted via email at [email protected] Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 8 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Sarah MacRae, chats with Assistant Professor, Ms. Shannon Landers. Ms. Shannon Landers teaches in the Department of Communication and Languages at Cape Breton University. In this episode, Ms. Landers reflects on how equity, diversity and inclusion inform her research on semiotics, irregular migration, place, gender and identity. Most recently, Ms. Lander's research explored transnational migration in Africa, and, assessing mental health promotion among international students at CBU. Ms. Shannon Landers can be contacted via email at [email protected] Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 7 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Sarah MacRae, chats with Assistant Professor, Dr. Mohamad Musa. Dr. Mohamad Musa teaches in the Social Work program at Cape Breton University. In this episode, Dr. Musa reflects on being a part of CBU's inaugural Bachelor of Social Work program and how equity, diversity and inclusion inform his research on mental illness perceptions among migrant populations from the Middle East and the importance of these EDI pillars in the context of migrant populations in the university setting, and more broadly in Atlantic Canada. Dr. Mohamad Musa can be contacted via email at [email protected] Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 6 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Sarah MacRae, chats with Human Rights and Diversity Officer, Dr. Scott Thomas. Dr. Scott Thomas is the Human Rights and Diversity Officer, and a course instructor in the Education Department, at Cape Breton University. Dr. Thomas currently serves as President of the Canadian Associations for the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment in Higher Education. In this episode, Dr. Thomas reflects on how equity, diversity and inclusion inform his work and research across various roles and the importance of these pillars in fostering positive and safe campuses across Canada. Dr. Scott Thomas can be contacted via email at [email protected] Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 11 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Sarah MacRae, chats with Professor, Dr. Matthias Bierenstiel. Dr. Matthias Bierenstiel teaches in the Chemistry Department at Cape Breton University. In this episode, Dr. Bierenstiel reflects on how equity, diversity and inclusion inform his work on a fundamental and applied interdisciplinary research project on Maskwi’omi (birch bark extract), co-led with Tuma Young. Dr. Matthias Bierenstiel can be contacted via email at [email protected] Website: www.maskwiomin.com Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 5 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Sarah MacRae, chats with Associate Professor, Dr. Shauna MacDonald. Dr. Shauna MacDonald teaches in the Department of Communication & Languages at Cape Breton University. In this episode, Dr. MacDonald reflects on how equity, diversity and inclusion inform her research on the culture of lighthouses, and best practices in the areas of performance, public memory, and gender. Dr. Shauna MacDonald can be contacted via email at [email protected] Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 4 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Sarah MacRae, chats with Associate Professor, Dr. Stephanie Gilbert. Dr. Stephanie Gilbert teaches in the Management and Marketing Department, in the Shannon School of Business, at Cape Breton University. In this episode, Dr. Gilbert reflects on how equity, diversity, and inclusion inform her research and best practices of employee bereavement in the workplace, including bereavement due to pregnancy loss.  Dr. Stephanie Gilbert can be contacted via email at [email protected] Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 3 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Dr. Katie MacLeod, chats with Mr. Joel Inglis, Manager of International Digital Strategy and Partnership Development. Joel works in the Department of International Recruitment at Cape Breton University. At the time of this recording, he was an International Student Recruitment Officer. In this episode, Mr. Inglis reflects on his work around the globe and how equity, diversity, and inclusion inform his departments' efforts and best practices regarding recruitment and enrollment at Cape Breton University. Mr. Joel Inglis can be contacted via email at [email protected] (This conversation was recorded in 2023.) Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠⁠Better Together⁠⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 2 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Dr. Katie MacLeod, facilitates our second conversation with Assistant Professor, Dr. Tammy Bernasky. Dr. Tammy Bernasky teaches in the discipline of Political Science in the Department of L'nu, Political and Social Studies at Cape Breton University. In this episode, Dr. Bernasky reflects on how equity, diversity, and inclusion inform her research and best practices in taking an intersectional approach to understanding the impacts of oppression and developing pathways to empowerment. She specializes in addressing gender-based violence in the disability community. Dr. Tammy Bernasky can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from ⁠Better Together⁠, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

In Episode 1 of Conversations with Colleagues, host Tanya Andrews, introduces our podcast project and facilitates our first conversation with Assistant Professor, Dr. Simon Barrick. Dr. Simon Barrick teaches Sport and Physical Activity Leadership and Community Studies in the Department of Experiential Studies in Community and Sport. He is also departmental Vice-Chair: Faculty and Teaching. In this episode, Dr. Barrick reflects on how equity, diversity, and inclusion inform his research and best practices in sports leadership. Dr. Simon Barrick can be contacted via email at [email protected] Conversations with Colleagues is an initiative that emerged from Better Together, CBU’s workplace action plan for equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to listen to this engaging series and learn about perspectives from faculty across disciplines as we celebrate CBU’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.