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AfterGate

AfterGate

Written by: -- Defy Life
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 Colgate University has produced alums of colors who are innovators and their accomplishments change the world every day for the better.

AfterGate is hosted Alvin Glymph aka AL, and German DuBois aka Jerry, where they interview fellow alums of color (business Leaders, creative leaders, innovative leaders, teachers, doctors, politicians, community leaders, bloggers, influencers & more) to discuss their professional endeavors after Gate.

AfterGate, will be a weekly podcast, released on Saturday at 1300 hours!Copyright -- Defy Life Podcast Network Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 5.8- Anita Bueno

    Ep 5.8- Anita Bueno
    Jun 29 2025
    Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with licensed landscape architect and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®, Anita Bueno ’90. A lifelong learner with a passion for connecting mind, body, and environment, Anita has dedicated her career to exploring the relationship between thought, movement, and our inner and outer worlds. Through the Feldenkrais Method®, Anita uses movement to help people activate and reorganize their nervous systems—empowering them to think clearer, feel better, and show up as their most creative, fully embodied selves. She integrates this work with her practice as a landscape architect, designing spaces that foster connection to nature and sustainable living. For ten years, Anita designed recreation areas for the US Forest Service, and for another decade she founded and directed BuenoLuna Landscape Design (now Cummings Landscape Architecture), a residential design/build firm focused on mitigating climate change through ecologically responsible landscapes. Beyond her professional work, she has lived in India studying yoga and Carnatic dance and music, traveled her ancestral lands of Hispaniola and Central America, and taken on countless creative pursuits—from watercolor painting and playing guitar to sewing her own clothes, figure skating professionally, commercial fishing in the Bering Sea, and bike touring in Mexico and New Zealand. At Colgate, Anita was a proud member of the Women’s Rugby team, setting the stage for a life defined by curiosity, resilience, and a fearless spirit of exploration. She holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion from Colgate University.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep 5.7- Aaron Morton

    Ep 5.7- Aaron Morton
    Jun 14 2025
    Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with actor, educator, and creative visionary Aaron Morton ’03. A dynamic presence in both performance and pedagogy, Aaron’s career bridges the worlds of television, film, theater, and education—always with a commitment to uplifting voices that are too often left out of the frame. As an actor, Aaron has worked with groundbreaking creators including Ava DuVernay and Lena Waithe, and gravitates toward bold, character-driven narratives. His work spans a wide range of mediums, from commercials and video games to stage and screen, grounded in a deep foundation of classical technique and contemporary realism. Off the stage, Aaron brings the same passion to the classroom as an Acting Professor at BMCC and Marymount Manhattan College, where he is dedicated to training the next generation of performers with a focus on authenticity, personal storytelling, and craft. His commitment to representation in the arts also led him to found Bridge To Reality, a nonprofit that mentors high school students of color and aims to expand their access to careers in the arts. After Colgate, he continued to hone his craft, earning an MFA in Acting from Columbia University. At Colgate, Arron earned a B.S. in Computer Science, was a four-year student-athlete on the football team during a historic era, and a proud member of The Commission.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep 5.6 - Edwin Ruiz

    Ep 5.6 - Edwin Ruiz
    Apr 26 2025
    Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Asbury Park School District, Edwin Ruiz ’93. A passionate and experienced educational leader, Edwin has built a strong career dedicated to improving educational outcomes and inspiring student learning and development. In his current role, Edwin oversees curriculum design, instructional practices, assessment strategies, and professional development initiatives for teachers, all with a focus on elevating student achievement. His work is rooted in a belief that education must continually evolve to meet the needs of students and communities. Before stepping into district leadership, Edwin gained a wealth of experience as both a Principal and Teacher, shaping classrooms and school communities with his visionary approach to education. After graduating from Colgate, he earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University. A lifelong learner in every sense, Edwin is currently studying to become a pilot while continuing to mentor emerging educators and leaders. An accomplished speaker and leadership coach, he is deeply committed to pouring his knowledge and experience back into the next generation. At Colgate, Edwin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies, laying the foundation for his thoughtful, reflective leadership style that continues to impact education today.
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    1 hr and 51 mins
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