KUCI: UCI Conversations

James McGaugh-Distinguished Professor Emeritus/Founding Faculty............(first broadcast 10-13-2021)

Distinguished Professor Emeritus James McGaugh first came to UCI before it all began in 1963 (literally no buildings were here). He then started the first of its kind in the world, Department of Learning & Memory, and would later become a senior leader on campus. Listen to this wide ranging interview from growing up on the Mexican border to working with Nobel Laureates...

Cybelle Kaehler, new ’UCI Conversations’ co-host......................................(first broadcast 9-29-2021)

ANNOUNCING: this fall quarter ‘UCI Conversations’ will switch co-hosts every other week. Senior theatre and film studies major Cybelle Kaehler will merge her KUCI show “Office Hours” here, giving us two sets of eyes as we explore the land of blue & gold together. She already has over a year and a half of broadcasting experience and lots of great new ideas. Listen in as she describes her motivations, her passions and why she loves interviewing at UCI...

Scott Brooks, NBA former player & coach.................................................(first broadcast 9-21-2021)

NBA former player & coach Scott Brooks returns to his alma mater for the 10th annual Scott Brooks Invitational golf tournament. Before the event, he sat down with ‘UCI Conversations’ to talk about gratitude, friendship and the beautiful game of basketball. The 2010 NBA Coach of the Year is humble and committed to helping his players play their best. This is a terrific interview with lots of stories by a remarkable Anteater...includes words of inspiration for everyone...

Michael Stamos, School of Medicine Dean.................................................(first broadcast 9-14-2021)

Dean Michael Stamos takes us on an amazing journey into medicine, our outstanding medical school and how MORE is yet to come! The SOM truly serves the entire community through through ‘Discover, Teach & Heal’. You will come away impressed. Don’t miss this exceptional tour of how-it-all-works!

Dr. Ron Sherman, maggot therapy...........................................................(first broadcast 9-07-2021)

Insect specialist and medical physician, Dr. Ron Sherman shares his knowledge about maggot therapy and how under certain conditions it is the “go to” solution for wounds that will not heal; particularly gangrene and diabetes among others. Listen to this great overview story. It really is quite amazing..

Dan Klatt - UCI Women’s Water Polo Head Coach & Olympics Asst Coach......(first broadcast 8-31-2021)

From here to the Japan Summer Olympics and back. UCI women's water polo head coach and Olympics assistant coach DAN KLATT shares about his life in the water, the road to GOLD and how he loves being surrounded by all the wonderful people involved in this special sport. It's all here for the listening...

Professor Andrew Noymer, Public Health/COVID expert (5th visit)................(first broadcast 8-24-2021)

UCI pandemic expert and public health professor Andrew Noymer completes his 5th visit to 'UCI Conversations' since COVID rocked this country and UCI. Unfortunately, the vaccines have not been as successful as we had hoped and we are now adjusting. Professor Noymer still believes the vaccines are our best bet, but also admits, "it is a very interesting in COVID-that's for sure". Listen to his always insightful interview on the day that the Pfizer vaccine was given full approval by the CDC.

Dr. Minh-Ha Tran, Medical Director of UCI Transfusion Medicine Service.........(first broadcast 8-17-2021)

Dr. Tran takes us on a journey into the world of blood donations, blood storage, the amazing expertise utilized to match patients with safe blood and stem cell transplants. You can hear his passion through his speaking. He also shares the story of his mothers love for her baby boy, his parents grit to succeed and his babymoon in Paris. Don't miss this wonderful interview!

Kylie Munson ’21 - Student Extraordinaire.................................................(first broadcast 7-06-2021)

Kylie Munson’21 is an academic wonder! She is a top student, who may just be the youngest person to ever graduate from UCI. She is 15 years old, already studying for the MCAT and researching medical schools. She also loves cheerleading, having started at 4 years old and been on the Anteater SPIRIT Squad! Listen to how she accomplished these milestones...CONGRATULATIONS :) Kylie...keep up the great work!

Josh Farmer, UCI Track & Field Decathlete.................................................(first broadcast 6-29-2021)

UCI Track & Field decathlete Josh Farmer is moving up in the world of decathlete competition with his recent first collegiate victory at the Azusa-Pacific Franson Classic and finishing a very respectable 16th at the NCAA Div 1 Track & Field Championships. Listen to his descriptions of each of the 10 events and how he approaches them. He is primed for improvement as he continues to physically mature. This is a fascinating look at the competition that leads to the crowning of the “world’s greatest athlete” at the Summer Olympics.