Pearson Podcast

In this episode, we’re spotlighting a student whose achievements rival those of others. Hear from Nathaniel Stuit (YR 49/2024, Canada-PEI-BC), a graduating student who has immersed himself in numerous on- and off-campus initiatives and left an indelible mark on our community and his plans for the fall.

Hear from Mark Dutz (YR 4/1979, Canada-ON) how his recent visit to Pearson went, his favourite memories and advice for our students, including the Climate Action Leadership Diploma (CALD) cohort.

Hear from distinguished faculty member Dr. Jordan Bolay about his new study, which combines literature and performance to create a one-of-a-kind course offered right here at Pearson.

In this episode. Find out how two Montrealers, Alexa (YR 50/2025, Canada-QC) & Alicia (YR 49/2024, Canada-QC), ended up at our college and how they have been able to take advantage of what we offer, all while studying the CALD and IB Diploma programs respectively.

Learn why Fredy Oxom’s (YR 32/2007, Guatemala) work to support education, particularly for Indigenous Mayan students, in his home country of Guatemala led to him being recognized as a Distinguished Alumni by his post-secondary alma mater.

To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/imackamolbe/ & https://chaptops.constantcontactsites.com/

We were recently privileged to chat with Rebecca Beauchamp, Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Engagement, who discussed how Reconciliation in Action at a United World College supports big goals for individual student success.

In this episode, we sit down with our newest Sustainability Coordinator and Alumni Engagement Manager, Daniela Lara. We get to know her in her new roles, what UWC Day will look like and her plans for promoting sustainability on campus!

In this episode, we catch up with outgoing Director of Admissions Melody Miu, who spoke about the upcoming Year 50s joining us in late August and what we can expect!

Our guest is Geoffrey Tindyebwa, retired faculty member and founder of KULE Foundation, who reflects on his 27 years of teaching at Pearson and shared the inspiring story behind KULE.

To learn more about KULE and to donate, visit: kulefoundation.com or contact [email protected]

In this stampede-themed episode, we caught up with Stephanie (YR 49/2024, Canada-AB) on why she jumped from the city to our campus and how being in the Young Canadians helped her transition to a student at Pearson.