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To wrap up Season 4 of Becoming, host Catherine Tang had a chance to sit down and chat with someone who has impacted her life greatly - Dr. Bob Crawford. In this episode, Bob talks about entering the field of computing in the 60s,  his 40+ years with Queen's University, and how faith has shaped the way he approaches life and those around him.

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Get in touch with Bob Crawford through Ryandale Transitional Housing
Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings 

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Growing up, Christopher Ng wanted nothing more than to be a pilot. After studying to be a teacher in university, he had the opportunity to realize his childhood dream. Listen to him talk with host Catherine Tang about applying his love for math and physics, redefining home and the logistics of flying in a pandemic.

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You can reach out to Christopher Ng via email at [email protected].
Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings 

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Aba Mortley has never been one to turn down an opportunity, and that “why not” approach has led her to complete a PhD, become a small business owner, and sit on countless boards and committees. In this episode, Aba chats with host Catherine Tang about growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, her first impressions of Kingston, and why it’s so important to her to give back - both corporately and personally.

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Aba Mortley through Cher-Mère Spa at https://cher-mere.ca/
Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings 

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Bhavana Varma has been with the United Way for over 30 years, and has served more than 20 of those years as President and CEO here in Kingston. In this episode, she talks with host Catherine Tang about growing up in India, carving a new life in Canada, and how she’s seen Kingston change over the last few decades.

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Find the contact information for Bhavana Varma at https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/staffteam/
Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings 

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Paul Sokoloff is a botanist, yogi and lover of long walks. Listen in as he chats with host Catherine Tang about the Arctic, space, and his work at the Canadian Museum of Nature.

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Find out more about Paul Sokoloff and the Canadian Museum of Nature at https://nature.ca/en/home
Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings 

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Xiaobing Shen grew up in rural China and moved to Canada in the 90s for schooling and the prospect of a better life. However, he found his way back to farming, and has carved a niche for himself now preparing the foods that he grew up eating. In this episode, Xiaobing shares his honest journey with host Catherine Tang.

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Find Xiaobing Shen at the Memorial Centre Farmer’s Market, or check out Long Road Ecological Farm at http://www.longroadecofarm.ca/
Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings 

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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a professional ballet dancer, then listen in. For episode 27, host Catherine Tang chats with Elizabeth Lamont about boarding school, being in a documentary, and what it takes to make it in the world of ballet.

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Elizabeth Lamont is on Instagram at @elizabethlamontballet
You can find out more about the Royal Winnipeg Ballet at rwb.org or on their instagram page @rwballet
Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings 

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We are back with Season 4 of Becoming! For the first episode in this season, host Catherine Tang invites Evan Mitchell onto the show. They talk about what it means to be a Music Director, how the symphony experience has changed, and even Evan’s love of video games. 

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You can find out more about the Kingston Symphony Orchestra at kingstonsymphony.ca or by emailing [email protected] to connect with Evan Mitchell
Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings 

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Kingstonians have been turning to Dr. Kieran Moore for guidance and reassurance. In this final episode of our mini-season, Dr. Moore talks with host Catherine Tang about how Kingston prepared for the pandemic, what being a Medical Officer of Health is all about, and why he loves the field of medicine.

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Dr. Kieran Moore on Twitter or through KFL&A Public Health
Catherine Tang on Twitter at @EduScribblings

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Ever since she was little, Laura Carter knew that she wanted to be a public librarian. She didn't, however, expect to be Chief Librarian in the midst of a global pandemic. In this episode of Becoming, listen in as Laura talks to host Catherine Tang about library school and what it's like leading a library service during a pandemic. She also shares what she's reading these days and how she's giving back in the broader Kingston community.

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Laura Carter on LinkedIn or through KFPL
Catherine Tang on Twitter at @EduScribblings

Theme music: "Inspiring and Upbeat"' by Scott Holmes
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