What does it mean to belong at McMaster?
Inspired by author Kim Samuel’s framework from her book, On Belonging, the first season of Opening Up explores the concept of belonging through four Ps — people, place, purpose and power. Recorded in the 2025–2026 academic year, this season features a diverse group of student guests and staff co-hosts whose perspectives and lived experiences on each topic shed light on what it truly means to belong at McMaster.
Filmed in studio at Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and on location at various Student Affairs spaces across campus.
- Finding Belonging Through People | April 22, 2026
- Belonging and Place | May 6, 2026
- Belonging Through Purpose | May 20, 2026
- Belonging and Power | June 2, 2026
- Bonus: Opening Up with Kim Samuel | June 2, 2026
Finding Belonging Through People
Air Date: Wednesday, April 22
In this episode, we’re joined by co-host Dr. Clare Warner, inaugural director of equity, inclusion and anti-racism in Student Affairs, and student guests Malikca and Haben. Tune in for a conversation on how the people in our lives play a role in shaping who we are and our sense of belonging.
Recorded in Lyons New Media Centre (Mills Library) and the Black Student Success Centre.
The podcast has received support from the Inclusive Excellence Fund through the Office of the Provost and Vice President (Academic).