In Studio With Ron Mckerlie

In this episode I talk with Professor Christine DiCarlo. Christine is the Coordinator of Mohawk's Financial Services Program. We talk about the work Christine is doing to train the next generation of Financial Services professionals.

In this episode I talk with Joe Duda. Joe is the Manager of the Agency at Mohawk College, an innovative learning space that gives students in the College's Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing and Graphics programs the opportunity to work with real-world clients in an environment that mimics an real-world agency.

In this episode I talk with Mohawk's Vice President Student Services Dr. Wayne Poirier. Dr. Poirier talks to us about Mohawk's new Sexual Violence Policy which is part of a province-wide effort to make campuses safer for students, staff and visitors.

In this episode I talk with Dr. Christine Bradaric-Baus. Christine is Mohawk's recently appointed Vice-President Academic. A McMaster University graduate with a PhD in Chemistry, Christine previously served as Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology at Seneca College and Dean of Niagara College's Technology Division.

In this episode I talk with Keith Monrose. Keith is Mohawk's Dean of International and Partnerships. Mohawk has more than 1,200 international students from more than 70 countries around the world. Keith oversees the recruitment of international students and assists in the development of programs for those students.

In this episode I talk with Nick Petrella. Nick is a Professor and Coordinator in Mohawk's Health, Wellness and Fitness program. Nick is also a strong advocate for mental health on campus and has battled depression and anxiety throughout his life.

In this episode I talk with Deborah Brown. Deborah is Mohawk's newly minted Vice-President of Corporate Services. She brings a wealth of experience to the position as an accomplished executive in different leadership positions across the Ontario government, including most recently as Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister at Treasury Board Secretariat.

In this episode I talk with Max Brown. Max is the President of the Mohawk Students' Association at Mohawk College. Max is a graduate of the college's Accounting program and a trained chef.

In this episode I talk with Sam Cook. Sam is the coordinator and professor of Mohawk's Radio Broadcasting program at the Fennell Campus. Sam helped launched Mohawk's first internet radio station, which gives students in her program the opportunity to put their skills into practice before hitting the airwaves at 101.5 The Hawk.

In this episode I talk with Brad MacDonald. Brad is the coordinator and professor of Mohawk's Building Renovation Technician program at the Stoney Creek Campus. Brad, his students and other faculty in the program have been involved in several community projects in Hamilton.

In this episode I talk with Kaela Miller. Kaela is a technologist with Mohawk’s Multi-Sensory Lab at the School of Human Services. Kaela runs the multi-sensory sessions for clients of Mohawk’s Multi-Sensory (Snoozelen) Lab.

In this episode I talk with Dr. Nafia Al-Mutawaly. Nafia is a professor and principle investigator with the Mohawk Energy Research Centre. He secured a five-year $2.3 million federal research grant and is Mohawk's first ever Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council-sponsored industry research chair. Nafia is leading the first applied research project of its kind in Ontario related to energy distribution.

In this episode I talk with Rouxanne Irving. Rouxanne is an International Support Officer with Mohawk College's New Canadian & International Student Services office. She's also very active in Global Hamilton Connect, a group that is committed to encouraging international students to remain in Hamilton after they complete their studies.

This week I talk with Robert Gerritsen. Robert is a professor and coordinator for Mohawk College's Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre that opened earlier this year. The centre will serve as a test lab for advanced manufacturing companies and a one-of-a-kind living lab for students from Mohawk's Faculty of Engineering Technology.

From High School Dropout to Globe-trotting College Prof