Best Cornell Alumni Association Podcasts (2025)

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CLAA Series: Manuel Muñoz MFA '98 48:51

1+ y ago48:51

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In the sixth of the CLAA Series for the Fresh from the Hill Podcast, CLAA board members interview the 2023 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ recipient, Manuel Muñoz, MFA ‘98. In his writing, Muñoz draws on his roots growing up in a Mexican-American family of farmworkers in California’s Central Valley to explore the impacts of racial politics and limited eco…

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Winners of the Inaugural Robert S. Harrison '76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Award 48:59

1+ y ago48:59

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We're taking a little break from our regularly scheduled series to feature the winners of the 2023 Robert S. Harrison '76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Award, which celebrates the service of a new generation of alumni volunteers and honoring Harrison’s long-standing commitment to Cornell. Harrison served as a student trustee from 1975 to 1976, launching …

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CLAA Series: Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson '97 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

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Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson '97 takes on our fifth episode of the CLAA series. Mary Carmen charts her path from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico and how it took a chance bet for her to apply to Cornell. She talks about the community she built with folks like Kety during Summer/Fall of 1993 with COSEP as well as some of the struggles she had with…

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CLAA Series: Eduardo Peñalver '94 37:41

1+ y ago37:41

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Eduardo Peñalver is our next esteemed guest for the fourth episode of the CLAA series. During the discussion, Eduardo tracks his early life from a farm town in the Pacific Northwest, to being thrust as the leader of the Day Hall Takeover. He speaks to some of the awkwardness of being the point person to the Takeover, while receiving a Rhodes schola…

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CLAA Series: The Day Hall Takeover with Kety Esquivel '97 47:56

1+ y ago47:56

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Kety Esquivel '97 headlines the third episode of the CLAA series as we dive into the Day Hall Takeover. During the discussion, Kety discusses her path to Cornell and sets the scene as a young first-year student entering Cornell in the Summer/Fall of 1993 with COSEP. She then explores the celebration of several exhibits focused on Latino culture and…

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CLAA Series: Ana Pinczuk '84, MEng '85 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

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Ana Pinczuk headlines the second episode of the CLAA series and is the first Board of Trustees member interviewed. Ana is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Dexterity, Inc. and serves on the boards of Aptiv and SentinelOne. Throughout her career, Ana has worked for AT&T, Cisco Systems, Veritas Technologies, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Ana…

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CLAA Series: Los Anfitriones (the hosts) 34:11

1+ y ago34:11

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How long have Latinos been at Cornell? Is there a story to tell about the LatinX community at this Ivy League University and its involvement in grassroots activism and the Board of Trustees? How has the Latine community contributed to Cornell’s commitment to any person, any study over the University’s 158 years? Join Cornell Latino Alumni Associati…

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Any Person, As Many Studies As You Want - Bryce Demopoulos '23 48:06

2y ago48:06

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We've all likely heard the story. A Cornell senior saves a man from a New York City subway. But have you heard his story? Well today is your chance. Hear from Bryce Demopoulos about stepping up and giving back and the importance of taking advantage of everything Cornell has to offer - both inside and outside your major. "It's the small moments that…

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REBROADCAST: Being a Cornell Trustee - Doug Mitarotonda '02, MEng '03, MA '07, PhD '09 (original air date: 2/3/21) 29:03

2+ y ago29:03

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The 2023 Alumni Trustee Election is officially OPEN so what better time to learn about what it means to be an alumni elected trustee and why YOU should vote?! Check out this year's ballot and make your voice heard! ___________________________________________________________ What does it take to be on Cornell’s Board of Trustees? Four Cornell degree…

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Try the Things - Alison Leiby '06 53:22

2+ y ago53:22

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Wonder how someone who aspired to be an English professor eventually became a successful woman in comedy? Listen in to find out! Alison Leiby '06 has covered the gamut in comedy. From standup to TV writing for shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Broad City, to her one woman show Oh God, a Show About Abortion, Alison Leiby '06 has some advice a…

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Living the Best Life in Paris - Adja Toure '18 46:43

2+ y ago46:43

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A Hotelie in Paris starring on a Bravo TV Show Real Girlfriends In Paris and also running her own business? Yes, you heard us correctly. Adja Toure ’18 is a sparkling example of how to let a Cornell degree and fulfilling experiences along the way guide and garnish post-grad life. While soaking up her time in the Hotel School, Adja also worked her w…

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Put Yourself Out There - Alexis Wilson '19 49:11

2+ y ago49:11

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From her beginnings as a Rawlings Presidential Research Scholar, to joining a lab in CALS, to dancing on the dance team Urban Blaze, Alexis Wilson ’19 seemingly did it all as a Cornell student. Not only that, Alexis was also an instrumental member of Cornell’s Intergroup Dialogue Project. Since her time at Cornell, she's completed an honors thesis …

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A Premium on Collaborations - Dr. Glenn Altschuler MA '73, PhD '76 56:39

2+ y ago56:39

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A professor. A writer. A Dean. A reader. An advisor. A humanist. Dr. Glenn Altschuler is the embodiment of an academic. Learn about his life and what propelled him to not “be the Jewish boy who never went north of 125th St.” in this compelling conversation with Sydney Mann '18. Get an insider's view of a storied five decade Cornell career, with ane…

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Meet Sydney Mann '18 41:52

2+ y ago41:52

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It's time for a new series of Fresh from the Hill (finally!) The name of our new host may be familiar to you - that's because she was a guest on the podcast back in 2021! Get to know her better by revisiting that episode today (Check Your Privilege - original air date 8/18/21) and stay tuned for brand new episodes in the upcoming weeks with Sydney …

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Cornelliana with Corey: Halloween Haunted History (REBROADCAST: original air date 10/26/21) 50:04

2+ y ago50:04

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Revisit this spooky episode from 2021 with Cornell's de facto historian Corey Ryan Earle '07. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ From Halloween pranks to campus hauntings - tune in for tales of murder, mayhem, creepy classes and unsolved mysteries of Cornell’s spookier past from unof…

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REBROADCAST: The Business of Broadway - Dana Lerner '14 (original air date: 5/15/19) 32:42

3y ago32:42

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Dana Lerner '14 is currently the co-producer of the revival of COMPANY. COMPANY was recently nominated for nine Tony Awards and won five, including best revival of a musical. As a producer, Dana was nominated and won best revival of a musical. Revisit this episode from 2019 to get an exclusive look behind the scenes of Broadway. ___________________…

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Cornellians in Podcasting: Interview Hour 53:04

3y ago53:04

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101.3 WKZB is Fall Church's only radio station. On Interview Hour, hosts Lauren and Peter interview the fascinating residents of Falls Church. Interview Hour is a completely fictional, improvised podcast, performed by Lauren Morrell and Peter Narby. In "Prance Therapy" (original air date 4/11/21), Lauren Morrell interviews Falls Church's hand washi…

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Cornellians in Podcasting: BYOB: The Healthcare Podcast 35:45

3y ago35:45

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"Innovation and Insurance with Shruti Kothari," first aired November 8, 2021. Nakin Bhandari MHA '18, Freddy Terrazas Escamilla MHA '19, and Joseph De Los Santos MHA '19 sit down live in San Diego to bring in the sixth episode of BYOB: The Healthcare Podcast. The team speaks to Shruti Kothari on Innovation and Insurance, Shruti is the Director of S…

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Cornellians in Podcasting: Entreprenista feat. Susan Danziger '86 48:19

3y ago48:19

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"Why failing more should be your goal with Susan Danziger, Founder of Eutopia Holdings," first aired May 24, 2021. Susan Danziger launched her first business to solve a problem, and hasn’t stopped since! From making books accessible on your commute to combating the climate crisis with Wally Farms, Susan is a serial Entreprenista and investor with a…

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Cornellians in Podcasting: Entreprenista Podcast feat. Gwen Whiting '98 55:02

3y ago55:02

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"Gwen Whiting of The Laundress – Innovation, Big Risks, and Thinking Outside the Box," first aired March 23, 2020. Success as an Entreprenista involves innovation, taking big risks, and thinking outside the box. In the case of Gwen Whiting '98, Founder of The Laundress, a successful line of eco-friendly laundry and home products, it’s all of these.…

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Cornellians in Podcasting: "I" Statements 29:35

3y ago29:35

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Cornell University’s Intergroup Dialogue Project (IDP) proudly presents “I” Statements, a podcast where complexity, vulnerability, and curiosity collide. Music written and performed by Evan Wilhelms. You can learn more about IDP here. This episode, "Authenticity," was first aired September 8, 2021. Three different people, three different perspectiv…

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REBROADCAST: No Need to Settle - Hilary Lashley Renison '05, MEng '07, MBA '09 (original air date: 9/16/20) 39:03

3y ago39:03

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Enjoy the final revisited episode from the Wall of Wonder series celebrating Women's History Month! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hilary Lashley Renison '05, MEng '07, MBA '09 knows resiliency. Though she was one of three African American women in engineering durin…

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REBROADCAST: Designing the World Around us - Erica Fischer '07 (original air date: 9/2/20) 41:51

3y ago41:51

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A second revisited episode from the Wall of Wonder series for Women's History Month. ___________________________________________________________________________ Civil engineers help society. How can one ensure their infrastructure is safe and benefiting everyone in the community? This is Erica Fischer '07's mission. Hear about her journey from an u…

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REBROADCAST: From Finance to Fashion - Joanna Dai '08 (original air date: 8/19/20) 47:03

3y ago47:03

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In celebration of Women's History Month, the next three episodes will be rebroadcasts of our Wall of Wonder series from last summer, featuring interviews of three women profiled in the book by authors Madeline Dubelier, Catherine Gurecky, and Abigail Macaluso, all Class of 2020. Need a refresher on the book itself? Go back to season 3, episode 8 to…

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Cornellians in Podcasting: Cidiot 35:38

3+ y ago35:38

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Featuring Matthew Zucker '92. Episode #55. "Hike Your Own Hike." First aired Oct 21, 2021 What’s the rush with hiking? What's the difference between a walk and a hike? This episode Mat Zucker ’92 talks to Sean O’Dwyer, who runs Mountain-Hiking.com, a popular blog for Catskills, Hudson Highlands, Adirondacks and beyond. You’ll hear what Sean loves a…

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REBROADCAST: Find Your North Star - Svante Myrick '09 (original air date: 10/31/18) 45:36

3+ y ago45:36

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In celebration of Groundhog's Day, we thought we'd revisit our VERY FIRST full-length episode of Fresh from the Hill. First aired October 31, 2018. Enjoy! _________________________________________________________________ At age 24 Svante Myrick won a mayoral race to become the youngest mayor in Ithaca's history and the first mayor of African Americ…

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Cornellians in Podcasting: Law & Society Talk 46:47

3+ y ago46:47

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Law & Society Talk is a bi-weekly podcast series hosted by Co-Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Harris. This conversational component of the Review will feature discussions pertaining to recent case law, happenings from the steps of the Supreme Court and federal courts, and projects and articles underway by our current writers and contributors. Learn more o…

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Introducing Cornellians in Podcasting 3:41

3+ y ago3:41

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We've got a fun series in store for you over the next few months! Tune in to learn what's coming down the pike. Read the episode transcript. Hosted, created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, [email protected]. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflec…

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REBROADCAST: Who Made Your Beats For You? - Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo '08, MA '15 (original air date 11/28/18) 36:59

3+ y ago36:59

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UPDATE: Since this episode aired, Enongo earned her PhD from Cornell in 2019 making her a triple red! And because we've been on a music theme lately, we thought it was a good time to rebroadcast this episode from the very early days of the podcast. Hope you enjoy! ________________________________________________________________________ Enongo Lumum…

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World-Renowned - Colin Hancock '19 37:00

3+ y ago37:00

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Jazz musician and historian Colin Hancock ’19 is an old soul. As a young kid, he was drawn to the sound of early jazz, gravitating towards the likes of Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet and other others of the pre-bop era. Since then, he’s built his musical career around playing and recording in that style of music. In fact, he owns a…

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Coming Through in the Gig Economy - Kobina Ansah '08 33:23

3+ y ago33:23

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From a young age, Kobina Ansah '08 was a budding entrepreneur, even before he knew what entrepreneurship really was. As a teenager he mowed neighbors lawns to earn extra spending cash. In college, he and his friends started a full service B&B for busy Cornell weekends (Air BnB eat your heart out!); "I remember feeling this great sense of satisfacti…

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Music and Mental Health - Alex Kresovich '08 43:53

3+ y ago43:53

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Alex Kresovich '08 is a Billboard #1 and RIAA-Platinum certified music producer, songwriter, and composer from Ithaca, New York who's best known for his work with Panic! at the Disco, Cee Lo Green, Niykee Heaton, MAX, Hoodie Allen, Snow Tha Product, Chris Webby, and Jocelyn Alice. But when the music business took a toll on his own well being, he to…

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Cornelliana with Corey: Halloween Haunted History 50:04

3+ y ago50:04

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From Halloween pranks to campus hauntings - tune in for tales of murder, mayhem, creepy classes and unsolved mysteries of Cornell’s spookier past from unofficial university historian Corey Ryan Earle ’07. This podcast was repurposed from a live online event that took place on 10/26/21. If you’re near a computer and would like to see the whole progr…

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Meet Armon Sadler '17 and Nic Earley '17 43:12

3+ y ago43:12

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You briefly met Armon Sadler and Nic Earley on the previous episode of Fresh from the Hill through their own podcast, Stay Busy with Armon Sadler. Now it's time to REALLY get to know them. Hear their Cornell origin stories and how they met each other, along with some nuggets of advice for Cornellians pursuing creative fields. Do you remember a litt…

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Stay Busy - Armon Sadler '17 & Nic Earley '17 19:33

3+ y ago19:33

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Meet our new hosts of Fresh from the Hill through this promo of their OWN podcast - Stay Busy with Armon Sadler. Stay Busy with Armon Sadler features responsible discussions about music culture and business. Hosted by Armon Sadler, executive produced by Nic Earley. Get a taste of Armon and Nic's podcasting style and be sure to check out their upcom…

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REBROADCAST: Second Chances - Darnell Epps '19 (original air date: 6/26/19) 42:33

3+ y ago42:33

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Since last episode was all about the criminal justice system, we thought it appropriate to follow it up with this episode from season 1. Featuring Darnell Epps, a recent grad who, after spending almost two decades in prison turned his life around and earned his degree from Cornell. Originally aired June 26, 2019. Enjoy! ____________________________…

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Prisoners are People Too - Maurice Chammah '10 52:10

3+ y ago52:10

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Maurice Chammah ’10, author of Let the Lord Sort Them: The Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty and journalist at the Marshall Project, has dedicated his life’s work to illuminating the injustices in the American prison system through writing about individual stories while also shedding light on the larger issues at hand. Tune in today and hear how h…

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Check Your Privilege - Sydney Mann '18 41:52

4y ago41:52

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Check your privilege. It’s a phrase that you’ve likely heard, but what does it really mean? Prior to her involvement in Cornell’s Intergroup Dialogue Project (IDP), Sydney Mann ’18 didn’t like the term. Who’s to judge what privilege one may have based on the color of their skin? But through having tough conversations and listening instead of taking…

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A Powerful Voice - Dawn Kamoche '07 51:29

4y ago51:29

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The journey post-film school is not an easy one. And that’s why Dawn Kamoche ’07 recommends you think long and hard before deciding it’s the route for you. Her experience was not smooth sailing, as is the plight of many aspiring filmmakers. After graduating in 2007, it was HARD for anyone to find a job, let alone someone going into the ever-competi…

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The Sky's the Limit - Flori Marquez '13 37:37

4y ago37:37

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In 2017, with limited knowledge about cryptocurrency and bitcoin but a dream of founding her own startup, Flori Marquez ’13 co-founded BlockFi. The financial services company for cryptocurrency now has over 800 employees and 500,000 clients worldwide. So what is cryptocurrency? And how is BlockFi revolutionizing it to make it more accessible to the…

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Ten Million Miracles - Will Gluck '93 30:00

4y ago30:00

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“Every time a movie gets made in Hollywood, ten million miracles have to happen.” Will Gluck '93 is certainly no stranger to some miracles (and apparently luck as well -- his advice to aspiring filmmakers is to “get very lucky”), but don't let him fool you, all of his success didn't simply fall in his lap. Known for box office hits like Easy A, Fri…

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Meet Camila Salazar '16 43:50

4y ago43:50

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Through working for companies like NPR, Buzzfeed, Vox, and Stitcher, Camila Salazar ’16 knows podcasting. And she’s also our next host for Fresh from the Hill! Learn how she first got into podcasts (anyone heard of the show Serial?) and how she was able to make a career for herself in the podcasting world; “I saw the potential of the industry.” *If…

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CBAA Legacy - Current CBAA Board 1:00:13

4y ago1:00:13

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In this Cornell Black Alumni Association (CBAA) series, you’ve heard from the organization’s founders and its past presidents. You’ve heard how CBAA has evolved since 1976, both in the great progress made and the unfortunate obstacles we still endure. In this last episode of the series, we chat with CBAA’s current executive board highlighting their…

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Amplifying Black Voices - John Rawlins III '06 19:30

4y ago19:30

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This week, we take just a bit of a departure from our normal format. Listen in to this reflective episode as John talks about allyship and the importance of amplifying Black and minoritized voices in everyday life. We invite you to listen, learn, and reflect as we begin to wrap up this incredible series partnership with CBAA. “As we think about und…

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A Force for Change - CBAA Presidents Roundtable Pt. 2 41:56

4y ago41:56

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In part two of our CBAA (Cornell Black Alumni Association) roundtable, we hear from six more former presidents. Learn about their individual contributions and their shared goals for the next 45 years of this historic association. Featuring: Michael Littlejohn ’79 Lisa Jones ’84 Linda Gadsby ’88 Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez ’96 Anika Daniels-Osaze …

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A Labor of Love - CBAA Presidents Roundtable Pt. 1 56:05

4y ago56:05

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In its 45 years of existence, CBAA (Cornell Black Alumni Association) has had 16 presidents. We’ve gathered them together for a couple of lively roundtable discussions. Hear about their experiences at Cornell as students, as alumni, and as trailblazers for the Black community. These conversations were so incredible, we’ve split them into two episod…

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Standing Strong - The Founders of the Cornell Black Alumni Association (CBAA) 58:51

4y ago58:51

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In 1969, every Black student at Cornell knew all of the other Black students on campus. They were a small, but powerful community and Irene Smalls '71 advocated for the group to create a legacy beyond graduation. She and four other founding members created CBAA: the Cornell Black Alumni Association. Forty five years later, the CBAA legacy is strong…

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A Syllabus for Adulting - Tiffany Southerland '06 27:16

4y ago27:16

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How am I supposed to Adult? We all attended Cornell as a result of our hard work and dedication, but once that diploma is in hand… what’s next? Tiffany Southerland ’06 looked for a syllabus on All The Things: career, relationships, mental health, etc. Now a coach and motivational speaker, she has practical insight and positive perspective to share …

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Alpha Phi Alpha: A Legacy of Leadership - Eric Elmore '86, JD '89 & Ernie Jolly '09 45:08

4y ago45:08

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Did you know the first intercollegiate historically African American Greek-lettered fraternity was founded here at Cornell? Now 114 years old, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has grown to 706 chapters across the country. Hear from Alpha Brothers Eric Elmore '86, JD '89 and Ernie Jolly '09 about the impact this organization had on their Cornell exp…

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There Was Nothing Wrong With My Dream - Ahmed Ahmed '17 45:46

4y ago45:46

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“Am I the one who doesn’t belong here? Did they make a mistake?,” Ahmed Ahmed ’17 wondered after his first semester at Cornell. We’ve all been there, right? But Ahmed’s tenacity and grit led him to greatness as a Cornell undergrad, as a Rhodes Scholar, and now as a medical student at Harvard. Tune in to hear his fascinating story! Read the episode …

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