Tim Kituri
Due to Family Day, a statutory holiday here in B.C., Lunchable Learning will shift to Tuesday February 22nd at noon PT. We are pleased to welcome Tim Kituri as our guest for more February fun, sharing of music from favourite Black artists and conversation about Black History Month.
Tim is the Program Manager of the Master of Global Management program in the School of Business at Royal Roads University, a role he has held since 2013. In this position, he oversees all the administrative aspects of the on-campus and blended offering of the MGM.
Tim manages a staff of six highly talented and motivated staff to deliver a high-touch personalized academic experience to over 300 students, working closely and collaboratively with the Academic Leadership Team, faculty and staff from other university departments.
While working at Royal Roads, Tim completed his Master’s in International and Intercultural Communication, researching the post-election violence in his home country of Kenya. His work was published in the book “New Media Influence on Social and Political Change in Africa”, and he has been asked to speak at various seminars on African politics. Most recently, Tim has kept busy chasing after his five-year-old daughter.
Show Notes
Recording
Listener Challenge
Seek opportunities to be a mentor or mentee and promote mentorship opportunities for young Black professionals in academic circles.
References
Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education: Principles, Actions, and Accountabilities
Events
Feb 25th – 27th “Dynamic Diasporas” Vancouver Mural Fest: Winter Arts Fest; all day, in person downtown Vancouver and online
Music
Wololo – Babes Wodumo ft Mampintsha
My Sweetie – Wale
Equal Rights – Peter Tosh
Gentleman – Fela Kuti
Listener Challenge
Seek opportunities to be a mentor or mentee and promote mentorship opportunities for young Black professionals in academic circles.