The ASSU Podcast showcases some of the best and brightest people at the University of Toronto. Straight out of the Arts & Science Students’ Union (ASSU), this podcast is made by students, for students, and featuring students, staff, faculty and community members.
Join hosts Grace Johnson and Zayne Nettey as they amplify student voices, break down campus news, and sit down with faculty and student leaders to tackle the issues that matter most. Stay informed, get involved, and be part of the conversation!
Follow us on our Instagram @assupod_uoft to keep up to date and discover how you can become involved and make your voice heard!
The ASSU Podcast Episode 4: An Interview with Andrew Thomas!
This week, Grace and Zayne sit down with UofT PhD candidate and friend of ASSU Andrew Thomas as he details his fascinating life and journey through academia and UofT's systems. Be sure to tune in!
24 Mar 2025
The ASSU Podcast Episode 3: A Happy Late BHM!
This week, Grace and Zayne discuss the nuances of being black students at the University of Toronto and how they personally navigate the challenges that come with their experiences.
(Quick Note: Ghanaian Independence Day is 6th March!)
3 Mar 2025
The ASSU Podcast Episode 2: An Interview with Professor Gazzale!
Professor Gazzale sits down with us to discuss his approach to teaching, on-campus representation, and the importance of taking random interesting classes when you can.
Tune in and give it a listen!
17 Feb 2025
The ASSU Podcast Episode 1: Welcome!
Welcome back! The Arts and Science Student Union is glad to reintroduce our podcast featuring new hosts and new executives Grace Johnson and Zayne Nettey.
(Also quick note, the Professor Gazzale interview has already been recorded and will be published next week so we will unfortunately be unable to accept any new questions. Apologies!)
31 Jan 2023
Season 3 Episode 2: Inside the Dean's Office with Dean Melanie Woodin
Welcome back to Room 1068 - we're back with the second episode of our third season! In this episode, Jolie chats with none other than Melanie Woodin, Dean of the University's Faculty of Arts and Science about the Dean's Office, its role in supporting students, and advice for students, staff, faculty, and community members.
Got a question? Email us at students.assu@utoronto.ca or Jolie: jolie@assu.ca
18 Nov 2022
Season 3 Episode 1: About ASSU with Gavin Nowlan
We're back with the first episode of our third season! In this episode, Jolie chats with ASSU Student Advisor Gavin Nowlan about how to make the most of your time on campus, and some of the services ASSU provides! Got a question? Email us at students.assu@utoronto.ca or Jolie: jolie@assu.ca
14 Mar 2021
Season 2. Episode 3
Room1068 is back and we are so excited to share this new episode with you! This week we are talking about everything we have learned about life at UofT. How do I make friends as a first-year student? How do I navigate university as a radicalized student? Am I the only person who is dealing with imposter syndrome? We're discussing all of these topics and more on this exciting episode.
5 Feb 2021
Season 2 Ep. 2
In this special New Year's episode, Martha and Emma do a year in review and make some fun recommendations. The girls also talk about their plans for 2021 and give some student life advice.
30 Oct 2020
Room1068 Podcast - Sn. 2, Ep. 1 (Halloween)
In this spooky Haloween episode, Emma and Martha discuss their favorite scary movies, tell some freaky UofT ghost stories, and share school horror stories.
If you want to submit a question for our next episode email 1068room@gmail.com
30 Oct 2020
Season 2, Ep. 1 Halloween
Season 2, Ep. 1 Halloween by Arts & Science Students' Union
30 Nov 2017
Season 1 Episode 3: You broke the Peterson story?! Ft. Tom
This week we sit down with The Varsity's Managing Online Editor, Tom, to get the real deets on what's it's like to be a campus muckraker and t-swift fan. Come along with us into Sagittarius season as we discuss representation in comic books, free floor tix for Jay-Z, and the tiny program that is public policy.
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This episode is hosted by Bosibori Moragia and Priyanka Sharma, produced by Kaitlyn Simpson, and edited by Kaitlyn Simpson and Priyanka Sharma. Thank you to Ayisha Lineo Gariba for designing our logo, and Tom for the fun chats.
Tom's Twitter @7omyun: https://twitter.com/7omyun
Find Ayisha on: ayishagariba.com/
26 Oct 2017
Season 1 Episode 2: Where da reparations at? Ft. Sarah
Are you willing to weather a hurricane for the sake of reproductive justice? Have you fought with the Cinema Studies program for the sake of Black programming? Are you subscribed to random newsletters in Asia? Well, our guest this week, Sarah Edo, has done all this and more!
Join us this episode as we stand in solidarity with Masuma Khan and get ready for Bernie!
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This episode is hosted by Bosibori Moragia and Priyanka Sharma, produced by Kaitlyn Simpson, and edited by Kaitlyn Simpson and Priyanka Sharma. Thank you to Ayisha Lineo Gariba for designing our logo, to Haseeb Hassan for naming this pod, and Sarah for the lovely conversation.
Sarah’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/suraheto/
Find Ayisha on: http://ayishagariba.com/
2 Oct 2017
Season 1 Episode 1: Travel, Trin, & Tips Ft. Rebecca
Have you even been to South Africa if you haven’t had Nandos? Is bubble tea really bubble tea if it doesn’t have bubbles? This week we are asking the big questions with the most lovely guest, Rebecca Ng!
On this show we discuss Trinity College’s messy week in the spotlight and ask what it’s like to be a course union president. Rebecca talks the Queen Elizabeth scholarship, being co-president of NSSA, tour guiding, and being a women in STEM ~
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This episode is hosted by Bosibori Moragia and Priyanka Sharma, produced by Kaitlyn Simpson, and edited by Priyanka Sharma and Kaitlyn Simpson. Thank you to Ayisha Lineo Gariba for designing our logo, to Haseeb Hassan for naming this pod, and Rebecca for the lovely conversation.
Rebecca’s Food & Travel Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beccafoodandtravel/
NSSA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nssa.utoronto/
Find Ayisha on: http://ayishagariba.com/
29 Aug 2017
Season 1 Episode 0: Promo
Check out this ~ sneak peak ~ of the ASSU’s groovy new podcast: Room 1068.
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This episode is hosted by Bosibori Moragia and Priyanka Sharma, produced by Kaitlyn Simpson, and edited by Priyanka Sharma, with music production help from Gavin Nowlan. Thank you to Ayisha Lineo Gariba for designing our logo, and a shout-out to Katie Jensen for hosting the super helpful Inclusive Podcast Workshops in Toronto.
Find Ayisha on http://ayishagariba.com/
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