KUCI: UCI Conversations

Law Professor Michele Goodwin & Actor T Mychael Rambo (Encore Presentation)

Encore presentation from the ‘UCI Conversations’ archives on September 8, 2017. Interview with UCI Chancellor’s Law Professor Michele Goodwin and actor T Mychael Rambo talking about the honor of being with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and dealing with prejudice, Confederate flags and statues. The conversation and learning continues...

FoxWorth, MFA Acting Student

MFA Acting Student FoxWorth (Brandon has transformed) has much to share including his journey from the streets of Detroit, to being a writer, to finally becoming an actor. The initial interview took place in early February. The last quarter of this interview took place last weekend and focuses on the killing of George Floyd and many, many others... He has strong observations of the dysfunction he sees inherent in our culture.

Former Vice Chancellor Thomas Parham & Current Vice Chancellor Doug Haynes

BLACK LIVES MATTER / EQUITY, DIVERSITY + INCLUSION Perspective and solution is offered in this highlight show with interviews of current Cal State Dominguez Hills President Thomas Parham and UCI Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Doug Haynes. LISTEN + LEARN

Professor Joleah Lamb, The Coral Keeper

This wide ranging interview with UCI ‘CORAL KEEPER’ Professor Joleah Lamb delves into her Lamb Lab, the dangers of scuba diving in a down current, ocean gyres and the mammoth garbage patch of plastic. She was recently featured in the BBC documentary ‘Drowning in Plastic’. In April 2020, Professor Lamb was elected as an Early Career Fellow by the Ecological Society of America. Her lab’s work is critical as the ocean and corals are attacked by pollution on many fronts. She is a leader in her field.

Caitlin Antonios, Journalist with NYC’s The City publication

UCI'19 journalism undergrad Caitlin Antonios just finished graduate school at Columbia University studying investigative journalism. This summer she begins her profession career at NYC's online newspaper 'The City'. In this interview she talks about her excellent education at UCI, life in NYC and COVID-19. You can hear it in her voice that she will make an outstanding journalist. GO Caitlin!

Lorelei Tanji, UCI University Librarian

UCI University Librarian Lorelei Tanji talks about growing up in the UC, going to school in the UC and now is lead librarian at a UC. Our UCI librarians are stepping up to the challenges and opportunities of COVID-19. They are ‘here for you’ and are excited about this summer’s GREAT BIG READ. “Never underestimate a librarian, they are pretty amazing...” :)

Joseph Jeon, English Professor & Director for Critical Korean Studies

English Professor and Center for Critical Korean Studies Director Joseph Jonghyun Jeon shares about writing, North Korea and South Korea’s successful response to COVID-19 with test, trace and isolate. He is also a Fulbright Fellow who LOVES his Seoul! This wide ranging interview will not disappoint.

Dr. Ilhem Messaoudi, Viral Immunologist

Biological Sciences Professor Ilhem Messaoudi uses her skills to unite with scientists around the world to find a way to defeat COVID-19. She has an amazing spirit and is just trying to help like so many others. She is inspired by everyone around her; like first responders, health care workers, grocery workers and her fellow scientists. Her message is POSITIVE and she’s a dynamo...just like the saying, she believes the FUTURE IS BRILLIANT!

ER Surgeon Sebastian Schubl & COVID Tester Professor Philip Felgner

Hear how UCI Medical Center Chief of Emergency Surgery Dr. Sebastian Schubl volunteered to go to Manhattan’s NY-Presbyterian Cornell Hospital at the height of the initial COVID-19 tsunami. And how he is very excited by the work that Dr. Philip Felgner’s group is doing to develop a highly effective coronavirus test. It is expected to roll out in the next few days! These Anteaters are two examples of how UCI is actively involved on many fronts fighting to defeat this pandemic foe.

Dr. Alison Holman-UCI Health Psychologist & Nursing Professor

UCI Health Psychologist Dr. Alison Holman has studied the effects of wide-spread media coverage during a crisis, including 911 and the Boston Marathon bombings. COVID-19 has many similarities. She also champions the role of nurses telling students, “Never, never underestimate the power of your experience working with patients, and what nurses have to offer. Nursing brings to health research a valuable and unique perspective born of hours at the bedside working with patients compared with the perspectives of other health professionals”....