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2011 Podcasts
  • 16 December 2011: Eileen Angelini, Professor, Canisius College

    A French Professor at Canisius College, Eileen Angelini received a 2010-11 U.S.-Canada Fulbright Award as a Visiting Research Chair in Globalization and Cultural Studies at McMaster University in Hamilton. She discusses her experiences as Chair in this podcast. (2:45, 1.3MB MP3) Video & Transcript »

  • 22 November 2011: Alumni Podcast: Former Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier

    Dave Bronconnier is the former mayor of Calgary. He served in the position from 2001 to 2010, and was named as a finalist in 2010 for the World Mayor prize. He was recently appointed as Alberta's trade representative to Washington. In this podcast, he talks about his experiences with the International Visitor program, with which he took part in 1998 as a city councillor. (10:28, 9.6MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 18 November 2011: Alumni Podcast: Senator Grant Mitchell

    Grant Mitchell is a Liberal Party Senator from Alberta. After a lifetime of public service, including serving in the Alberta legislature from 1986 to 1998, Mr. Mitchell was appointed to the Senate in 2005. He took part in the Parliamentary Internship Program in 1974-5, and he talks about his experience with the program here. (6:37, 6.1MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 30 September 2011: Alumni Podcast: Sandra Dyck, Curator, Carleton University Art Gallery

    Sandra Dyck in the Curator at the Carleton University Art Gallery. She has won two Curatorial Writing Awards from the Ontario Association of Art Galleries. Earlier this year, Ms. Dyck took part in the Museum Curator exchange program. She talks about her experiences in this podcast. (6:49, 6.3MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 15 September 2011: Alumni Podcast: David McGuinty, Member of Parliament

    In this podcast, Member of Parliament David McGuinty talks about his experiences in the IV Program, including being in the United States on September 11, 2001. Transcript »

  • Jonathan Malloy, Associate Professor of Political Science, Carleton University (Credit: Jonathan Malloy)
    25 August 2011: Alumni Podcast: Jonathan Malloy, Associate Professor, Carleton University

    Jonathan Malloy is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and the School of Public Policy and Administration at Ottawa's Carleton University. His teaching and research interests are in Canadian political institutions and religion and politics. In 2007 he was the Fulbright Visiting Chair in Canadian Studies at Duke University. (5:49, 5.3MB, MP3) Transcript »

  • 12 August 2011: Alumni Podcast: Althia Raj, Ottawa Bureau Chief, Huffington Post

    Althia Raj is Ottawa Bureau Chief for Huffington Post. Previously she worked for various media outlets, including CBC, CTC, Sun Media and Postmedia News. She has traveled in the Prime Minister's press pool, covered the Haitian earthquake, and even interviewed Governor General David Johnston. She is a graduate of McGill University and was a Parliamentary Intern in 2005. (7:21, 6.7MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 5 August 2011: Alumni Podcast: The Right Honourable Herb Gray

    The Right Honourable Herb Gray served as a Member of Parliament for 40 years, was Canada's first Jewish cabinet minister, and from 1997 to 2002 was Deputy Prime Minister. He is currently chair of the International Joint Commission and chancellor of Carleton University. Mr. Gray traveled as an International Visitor to the United States in 1967. (5:13, 4.8MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 19 July 2011: Podcast: Tara O'Coffey, Librarian

    Tara O'Coffey is a Vancouver librarian who participated in the State Department's Volunteer Visitor program. Ms. O'Coffey visited several U.S. cities and their libraries to explore digitization of library materials and other topics. In this podcast, she talks about her experiences in the program and what the trip meant to her. (8:39, 7.9MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 10 June 2011: Prom Night In Mississippi

    On May 25-26, the U.S. Associate Producer of the documentary Prom Night in Mississippi, Thabi Moyo, joined Canadian counterparts Director Paul Saltzman and Producer Patricia Aquino to screen the film at two high schools in Halifax. The film was screened for hundreds of students who discussed the film and their own experiences with prejudice and racism after the screening. (7:31, 6.9MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 9 June 2011: John Berry, Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

    John Berry is the Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. As such he is the the Federal Government's "Chief People Person", responsible for recruiting, hiring, and setting benefits policies for 1.9 million Federal civilian employees. He was invited to be a keynote speaker at the Annual Heads of Human Resources Innovation Event. (2:40, 2.4MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 8 June 2011: Alejandro Hugo Dorda Mevs, Artist

    For the month of June, the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and La Petite Mort Art Gallery worked together to bring the work of American artist Alejandro Hugo Dorda Mevs (aka Axel Void) to Canada's capital. Mev's exhibition, "Mediocre", looks at "the story of those who won't appear in the history books, which essentially is the rest of us". In this podcast, Mevs discusses his art. (9:39, 8.9MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 5 May 2011: Robert Pinsky, Former U.S. Poet Laureate

    Former three-term U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky met with the U.S. Embassy Ottawa while in town for the Ottawa Writers Festival to speak about poetry appreciation and the job of a Poet Laureate. Pinsky has authored 19 books, founded the Favorite Poem Project and made a guest appearance on The Simpsons. He currently teaches at Boston University. (5:34, 5.1MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 4 May 2011: Brian Hutchinson, Executive Director, Firefighters Without Borders Canada

    Brian Hutchinson is Firefighters Without Borders Canada's Executive Director, and Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services' International Programs Coordinator. He recently participated in a State Department International Visitors Leadership Program on Earthquake Preparedness and Recovery, meeting with emergency response groups in Washington, San Francisco and Miami. (5:59, 5.7MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 11 April 2011: Podcast: Benoit Swan-Pouffer, Artistic Director of New York City's Cedar Lake Ballet

    Benoit Swan-Pouffer is the Artistic Director of New York City's contemporary dance company, Cedar Lake. He was recently in Ottawa to teach a master class to local ballet students. In this podcast, he talks about the importance for young dancers to be able to learn techniques from a variety of dance styles to support their artistic expression and a choreographer's vision.(4:38, 4.2MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 8 April 2011: Podcast: Jennifer Lawless, Director, Women & Politics Institute at American University

    Jennifer Lawless, PhD, is a professor and the Director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University in Washington, D.C. She was in Ottawa to speak at the Equal Voice Leadership Summit on March 11, 2011. She spoke to us about why it matters to have more women involved in the political system, and gave advice to women who would like to run for elected office. (4:04, 3.7MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 7 April 2011: Podcast: Peter Cartwright, Water Expert

    Peter Cartwright is a "water expert", and his career in the water industry has spanned nearly four decades. He specializes in water purification and treatment, and he has shared his vast knowledge with audiences around the world. Mr. Cartwright was recently in Ottawa, where he spoke with us about the challenges and opportunities presented by a limited supply of fresh water. (4:55, 4.5MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 17 February 2011: Judith Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights, U.S. Department of State

    Judith Heumann is the Special Advisor for International Disability Rights at the U.S. Department of State. In February, Ms. Heumann spoke to audiences across the country about disability rights and the need to consider inclusivity when developing and implementing policies. She shares her thoughts on these issues in this podcast. (8:33, 7.8MB MP3) Transcript »

  • 3 February 2011: Rob Calia, Director, Counterfeiting and Piracy Global Intellectual Property Center

    In January, Rob Calia, the Director of the Counterfeiting and Piracy Global Intellectual Property Center at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, spoke to audiences across Canada on counterfeit goods. Mr. Calia focused on the negative economic impact counterfeit goods have on business and the need to increase consumer awareness on the potential dangers that counterfeit goods pose. (4:21, 4MB MP3) Transcript »