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Let's Talk Social Innovation

Let's Talk Social Innovation

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At Let's Talk Social Innovation, we believe in the power of transformative conversations to drive meaningful change in our communities. Our podcast serves as a platform for University of Pittsburgh members and community leaders to come together and discuss the inspiring work they are doing in the realm of social innovation. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the frontiers of social innovation, share remarkable stories, and unlock the potential within each of us to create a more equitable and sustainable world.Let's Talk Social Innovation Podcast Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 10 (ft. Dean Nicola Foote) - Frederick Honors, Latin History, and Equity in Universities
    Apr 28 2025

    This is the season finale of the Let's Talk Social Innovation Podcast. In this episode, we talk with Nicola Foote, the Dean of the Frederick Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. We talk about her British upbringing, her journey to America, and how we can level the playing field for all college students at universities. HAVEN artist spotlight: https://havenvenue.com/Kwarter Zip instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwarter.zip/Kwarter Zip Bandcamp: https://kwarterzip.bandcamp.com/https://www.frederickhonors.pitt.edu/FHC’s Dress for Success Closet is a closet of donated professional attire for FHC students to acquire professional attire for interviews or other needs. Starting in the fall, clothing swaps will commence again where professionals and job seekers can donate or pick up new and gently used business attire—perfect for interviews, work, and beyond!Contact Arianne Joson (honors@pitt.edu) to donate gently used professional and business casual clothes, as the closet is currently accepting donations. All our links:https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod

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    38 mins
  • Special Edition Episode 9 (with Dr. Clyde Wilson Pickett)- A Conversation on Black Fatherhood
    Apr 28 2025

    In this special recording of the Let's Talk Social Innovation Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Clyde Wilson Pickett, the chief diversity officer at the University of Pittsburgh, in front of a live studio audience. We talk about his Kentucky upbringing, his work in the university, and discuss several topics in the world of Black Fatherhood.https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/All our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod

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    58 mins
  • Episode 8 (ft. Robert Scherrer and Nick Haberman) - Intermediate Units, Teaching, and Empathy
    Apr 21 2025

    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 8 of the Let's Talk Social Innovation Podcast. In this episode, we talk with Robert Scherrer, Executive Director of the AIU, and Nicholas Haberman, founder of the LIGHT initiative. We discuss their backgrounds in teaching, what an intermediate unit is, and how to make the world a better place through spreading empathy.
    HAVEN artist spotlight: https://havenvenue.com/
    Mr.Dr. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.mrdr/
    Mr.Dr. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5hvtypVXC5K2KmR2Ep2hcj?si=ctvQwJT-RMuV-dLH2z1z1Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafTfpM1Mc3I9DvNbVpUpMByiGBSM3eY_S9SIKP5o_O0SHH6JRhDNlajdURhRw_aem_n2rdji9mnA2IqJZkwA8Sfw&nd=1&dlsi=441eba8177a44366
    The LIGHT initiative:
    https://www.lightinitiative.org/
    AIU:
    https://www.aiu3.net/
    Robert Scherrer LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-scherrer-58106b197/
    Nicholas Haberman LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-haberman-447921278/
    All our links:
    https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod

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    1 hr and 16 mins
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