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Award-winning social worker Zander Keig kicks off the latest season of ‘Bird Talk’ 

Celebrate Pride Month with the launch of Season 3 of MSU Denver’s alumni podcast.

Graphic for MSU Denver's BirdTalk podcast, Episode 25, featuring Zander Keig, class of 1999. A black-and-white portrait of Zander appears in front of a rainbow pride flag background. Text reads: “An MSU Denver Podcast about Alumni Careers and Lives hosted by Jamie Hurst '21.” MSU Denver’s logo is in the top right corner.

Alumnus and award-winning social worker Zander Keig, ’99, kicks off the latest season of “Bird Talk.” From his early life navigating identity and service in the Coast Guard to his trailblazing work in caregiving and LGBTQ advocacy, Keig shares a powerful story of resilience, reinvention and radical empathy at a critical time. 

Launched in 2023, the alumni-focused podcast is hosted by Jamie Hurst, a 2021 graduate and assistant vice president for Strategic Engagement. Hurst’s in-depth interviews offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives and careers of a diverse range of the University’s alumni, including how their time at Metropolitan State University of Denver shaped their success. 

Upcoming guests include: 

Endorsed by President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., “Bird Talk” has a back catalog of over 20 episodes; new installments are released at the beginning of each month. Listen on Spotify

MSU Denver faculty and staff members are encouraged to recommend alumni for future “Bird Talk” episodes. To submit your suggestion or for more information, contact David Sharman, associate director of Audiovisual Operations, or Brandi Rideout, executive director of Alumni Engagement.