KUCI: UCI Conversations

Thomas Parham, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and next President of Cal State Dominguez Hills

Dr Parham will leave UCI in June, 2018 after 33 years of service to become President of Cal State Dominguez Hills. The first half of the interview we talk about what UCI has meant to him and what he is most proud of. The second half of this 45 minute interview explodes into a discussion of race, prejudice, white privilege and the black experience...LISTEN TO THIS INTERVIEW!

Michael Dennin, UCI leader visits with us for the 2nd time & talks about what is important to him

Michael Dennin has many titles:
Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning
Dean of Undergraduate Education
Professor of Physics and Astronomy
In this edition of 'UCI Conversations' he talks about 'Giving Day', this upcoming Ted-x Talk, and the super trio of Galileo, Newton & Einstein... He is always enthusiastic and insightful.

SEX WEEK educational symposium organizers share what went on this week

April 9-12, 2018 was Sex Week educational symposium at UCI. In this edition of 'UCI Conversations' the three symposium organizers talk about the goals and distinctions of the week. Responsibility and health were primary motivators to inform the student population. Everyone on campus was welcome.

Bob Hudack, UCI OIT specialist and founder of Zotspeak Toastmasters 20 years ago

Twenty years ago, Bob had been involved with Toastmasters, an international public speaking & leadership club for some time. In 1998, Bob came up with the idea to start Zotspeak Toastmasters on campus. The club is still going strong and thriving today! In this interview, Bob shares his motivation and insights...

UCI School of Medicine-’Match Day’ interviews & event compilation

'Match Day' is the day when every medical school in the country announces where their medical students will be going for their residency. It is a tension filled week and day when many of the students find out on stage, when they open their acceptance envelope. This show explores what it takes to become a doctor, from undergrad work to medical school and then residency. The 60 minute broadcast will explain the whole process. Their work and dedication is AMAZING!

James Carville, FOX NEWS national political commentator & recent UCI keynote speaker

James Carville is a national political commentator on FOX NEWS, was lead strategist for the 1992 successful presidential campaign of then Arkansas Govenor Bill Clinton and recent keynote speaker at the UCI Cybersecurity and Election Hacking Conference.

Tepring Piquado, Rand Corporation reseracher & political candidate

Tepring Piquado is a member of the Graduate Division Advisory Board, a top 50 Graduate Scholar Alumni and is running in the CA State Assembly District 54 special election.

Richard Harris, award winning NPR journalist

Richard Harris is NPR's biomedical research expert and frequent contributor to 'All Things Considered' and 'Morning Edition'. Here he talks about pressing issues in biomedical research and his new book, "Rigor Moris: How Sloppy Science Creates Worthless Cures, Crushes Hope and Wastes Billions".

2018 HOMECOMING SHOW great compendium of interviews

Join me for this romp of a show traversing the campus for 2 days of HOMECOMING events, which included a special alumni luncheon, Ted Talk style presentations, Party in the Park and a battle for the Big West Conference basketball title. Interviews galore with enthusiastic Anteaters past and present!

Jeff Wasserstrom, internationally recognized China expert

Professor Jeff Wasserstrom offers his insights into the land of Confusius, President Xi, the diversity of this mysterious country of 1.4 billion people and what the future may hold. A fascinating look at this economic juggernaut.