UCTV: UC Berkeley

Beyond the Borders of the Mind: My Journey as an Immigrant

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 68:00:00 PDT

[]The 10th Annual Rhoda Goldman Lecture in Health Policy presents Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Oncology at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Named as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in 2008, Dr. Quinones-Hinojosa’s third book, “Becoming Dr. Q – My Journey from Migrant Farm Worker to Brain Surgeon,” comes out in fall 2011. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 22768]

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Alex Le CityVille Executive Producer Zynga

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 68:00:00 PDT

[]Alex Le, executive producer of CityVille, discusses his experiences as an entrepreneur in the era of social network games. Series: "Distinguished Innovator Lectures" [Business] [Show ID: 23022]

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Story Hour in the Library: Faculty/Staff Kickoff 2011

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 68:00:00 PDT

[]Readings from distinguished Berkeley faculty and staff, who will introduce us to their favorite books and stories. This year’s participants include: Dean Tony Cascardi, Dean Carla Hesse, Lecturer Fae Myenne Ng, Professor Ananya Roy and others. Series: "Story Hour in the Library" [Humanities] [Show ID: 23024]

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Energy Security and the Remaking of the Modern World with Daniel Yergin (Conversations with History)

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PDT

[]Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Daniel Yergin for a discussion of his new book, “The Quest.” Tracing his intellectual odyssey, Yergin reflects on the challenges of writing a comprehensive account of energy, and he highlights the importance of storytelling in crafting a powerful narrative. He then analyzes the role of creativity, technology, markets, and geopolitics in shaping the unfolding story of energy. The conversation moves on to three important questions: whether there will be enough energy to meet the world’s demands, whether the security of the energy system will be insured, and what will be the future mix of energy sources. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 23053]

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Bay Area Mystery Writers Panel - Story Hour in the Library

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PDT

[]Since the publication of Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon” in 1930, San Francisco has been recognized as the birthplace of modern crime fiction. Join a distinctive panel as they examine the Bay Area as a popular setting for mystery and detective novels. Panelist are Bay Area authors Lucha Corpi, Eddie Muller, and Kelli Stanley and is moderated by Janet Rudolph. This panel was held in conjunction with an exhibit in Doe Library, highlighting the richness of UC Berkeley’s collections for the study of genre fiction. Series: "Story Hour in the Library" [Humanities] [Show ID: 23054]

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How the U.S. Iran and Saudi Arabia Changed the Balance of Power in the Middle East in the 1970's with Andrew Scott Cooper (Conversations with History)

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 64:00:00 PDT

[]Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes author Andrew Scott Cooper to discuss his new book “The Oil Kings.” Focusing on the geopolitics of the Middle East in the 1970's, the study centers on the complex relationship between Nixon, Kissinger and the Shah of Iran. Relying on recently declassified documents, Cooper describes the international environment of the period and the implications of the Nixon doctrine for the Shah's foreign policy. Revealing the contradiction between the Shah's dependence on the rise of oil prices and the need to fund his new military role, Cooper explains how this contradiction resulted in the Shah's downfall and the implosion of Iran. He demonstrates the interplay between the collapse of the relationship between Iran and the U.S. and the emergence of Saudi Arabia as the guarantor of price and supply in the oil market and America’s most important ally in the Persian Gulf. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 22929]

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Politics and American Political Ideals with Rogers M. Smith (Conversations with History)

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 96:00:00 PDT

[]Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Rogers M. Smith, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, for a discussion of political ideals and political realities in American history. He highlights the importance of building community and political identity by assembling coalitions around narratives that appeal to a broad audience while shaping policy agendas. Professor Smith compares the leadership of Lincoln, Reagan and Obama in addressing these tasks. He concludes with an analysis of how the issue of race has been approached as American political life has become increasing polarized around issues of inequality and relative international decline. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 22927]

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9/11 Ten Years Later

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 28:00:00 PDT

[]How did the 9/11 attack change America? Tune in for a discussion by experts in public policy, political science, media and history at the University of California, Berkeley’s 2011 Matsui Forum, sponsored by the Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service. Series: "Institute of Governmental Studies, UC Berkeley (IGS)" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 22825]

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Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery with Eric Foner (Conversations with History)

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 28:00:00 PDT

[]Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning historian Eric Foner for a discussion of his book, “The Fiery Trial.” The conversation focuses on Lincoln’s relationship to slavery over the course of his career. As Lincoln moved from local, to state and then national politics, he grew in stature and his understanding of the complexity of the issue matured. The discussion focuses on the key dimensions of his intellectual and political growth including Lincoln’s background, his command of language in his speeches and writings, and his remarkable skills as a political leader. The discussion concludes with a comparison of Lincoln and President Obama and the political situations they confront. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 22930]

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Living Consciously in a Connected World: Perspectives on Balance in the Age of Technology

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 56:00:00 PDT

[]Today, there is so much technology in every part of our lives, Explore how to say yes to a connected world and to an inner life. Series: "UC Berkeley Center for Health Leadership " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 22560]

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Living Consciously in a Connected World: Creating a Global Conversation About What it Means to be Connected

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 88:00:00 PDT

[]Explore how to balance engagement with new/social media tools with an already-busy life by understanding the potential strategies for minimizing the stress that comes with managing multiple new media tools. Also, learn more about organizational culture and explore how your organization can honor a balanced use of technology. Series: "UC Berkeley Center for Health Leadership " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 21103]

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New Media Tools for Health Advocacy: Case Study No. 2: cardcanhelp.org and Pair Activity

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:00:00 PDT

[]Dan Cohen of Full Court Press is a veteran public relations, political communications and media strategist. He explores how new media can be used for health advocacy and explains which forms of new media are best for which purposes/populations. Series: "UC Berkeley Center for Health Leadership " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 22559]

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New Media Tools for Health Advocacy: Case Study No. 1: Momsrising.org and Key Tools Pt. 2

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 52:00:00 PDT

[]A look at new media tools including Momsrising.org. Series: "UC Berkeley Center for Health Leadership " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 21990]

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Story Hour in the Library: Student Reading 2011

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 84:00:00 PDT

[]Story Hour in the Library celebrates the writers in the Berkeley campus community with an annual student reading featuring short excerpts of work by winners of the year’s biggest prose prizes, Story Hour in the Library interns, and faculty nominees. Series: "Story Hour in the Library" [Humanities] [Show ID: 20630]

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New Media Tools for Health Advocacy - Overview and Key Tools Pt. 1

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 84:00:00 PDT

[]Using media tools for health advocacy and in other areas. Series: "UC Berkeley Center for Health Leadership " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 21102]

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Law Strategy and the Transformation of the State (Conversations with History)

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:00:00 PDT

[]Harry Kreisler welcomes Philip Bobbitt for a discussion of his book, “The Shield of Achilles: War, Peace and the Course of History.” Bobbitt explores the relationship between constitution and strategy and its consequences for the transformation of the state. Epochal wars are fought and then settlements reached that legitimate changes in the structure and form of the state. Bobbitt explains how in this epoch fascism,communism and liberal democracy competed. Bobbitt focuses on the intervention in Libya, the response to Iran’s nuclear programs and the dilemmas they pose for the Obama administration. Series: "Conversations with History" [Humanities] [Show ID: 21989]

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Roving Mars with Steve Squyres (Conversations with History)

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 80:00:00 PDT

[]Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Cornell's Steve Squyres for a discussion of the Mars Exploration Rover Mission. Reflecting on the intellectual journey that led to his role in the Mars mission, Squires reminisces about his early years, his education and his career in geology and astronomy. Discussing the role of leadership in a complex scientific project, he compares the characteristics, skill set, and work of scientists and engineers, and he describes the dynamic process that led to the project’s success in exploring Mars. He explains the importance of the mission and what was learned and concludes with thoughts on the future of planetary exploration. Series: "Conversations with History" [Science] [Show ID: 22444]

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Lunch Poems: Student Reading 2011

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

[]UC Berkeley students read original poetry at the close of Lunch Poems for 2011. Series: "Lunch Poems Reading Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 19353]

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CNS - May (4)

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

[]News magazine from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Series: "California News Service (CNS)" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21699]

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Nigeria with John Campbell (Conversations with History)

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

[]Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes John Campbell, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, for a discussion of his new book, “Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink.” Emphasizing the strategic importance of Nigeria, Ambassador Campbell discusses the nature of the political system, the role of oil, the corrupt patronage system that drives politics at all levels of government, the complex dynamics of the Niger Delta region, the failure of economic development, and the divisions (North-South; Muslim-Christian) that hinder stability. He concludes with an analysis of U.S. goals in its relations with Nigeria. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 22443]

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Religion and Law with John Witte (Conversations with History)

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 44:00:00 PDT

[]Host Harry Kreisler welcomes John Witte, Jr., Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. Witte explores the evolution of legal studies and the emergence of an interdisciplinary study of religion and law. He describes the nature of each realm and the dialectic that shapes their interaction. He traces religion's role in securing political and civil rights in the West exploring the implications of this for addressing the complexity of a multicultural world in which many religions seek a place in the global community including the questions raised by the introduction of Sharia law into Western courts. Series: "Conversations with History" [Humanities] [Show ID: 22442]

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Technology Culture and Political Change with Ken Goldberg (Conversations with History)

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 76:00:00 PDT

[]Host Harry Kreisler welcomes artist and engineer Ken Goldberg from Berkeley. Goldberg discusses robotics in surgery and cancer therapy, and their application in disasters and on the battlefield. Describing several of his recent art projects, Goldberg then discusses complementarities with his engineering research and reflects on the philosophical implications of 'telepresence.' The conversation then moves to military drones, wiki-leaks, and the problem of bringing ethics to a world in which technology changes the nature of war, undermines secrecy, and challenges the legitimacy of the state. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 21565]

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Sharia in the West? Religious Legal Systems in American and Other Democracies

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT

[]John Witte, Jr., Director, Center for the Study of Law and Religion, Emory University, explores a new issue of religious freedom and family law that is now confronting many Western democracies: to what extent may Islamic and other religious communities have the freedom to develop their own internal religious laws to govern the sex, marriage, and family lives of their voluntary faithful. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Council Lectures" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21039]

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The Origins of Political Order with Francis Fukuyama (Conversations with History)

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT

[]Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Francis Fukuyama for a discussion of his new book, “The Origins of Political Order.” Fukuyama traces his intellectual odyssey, discusses the origins of "The End of History" thesis, and describes the influence of Samuel Huntington. Fukayama identifies his purpose in writing the new book, the importance of history and comparative studies to the development of his arguments, the relevance of insights from the biological sciences, and the role of ideas in institution building. He compares the evolution of the state in China and India and then assesses the relevance of the Chinese model of state power in an era of globalization. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21952]

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The Future of Planetary Exploration

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 40:00:00 PDT

[]Steven Squyres, Professor of Astronomy at Cornell University, has participated in a number of NASA's planetary spaceflight missions, including the Voyager mission to Jupiter and Saturn, the Magellan mission to Venus, the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous mission, and the Mars Exploration Rover Project. Here he ponders the future of planetary exploration. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Council Lectures" [Science] [Show ID: 21041]

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CNS - May (3)

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 40:00:00 PDT

[]News magazine from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Series: "California News Service (CNS)" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21698]

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The Future of Economic Growth in a Multispeed World with Michael Spence (Conversations with History)

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 40:00:00 PDT

[]Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Nobel Laureate Michael Spence for a discussion of his new book, “The Next Convergence.” Spence discusses his intellectual odyssey focusing on his Nobel Prize research on information and market structure then explains how his work as Chairman of the Commission on Growth and Development led him to write his new book. Tracing the impact of the internet, globalization, and domestic and international policy on the trajectory of economic growth in the emerging economies, he highlights the implications of the resulting high speed economic growth for the global economy and global governance. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21951]

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Roving Mars: Spirit Opportunity and the Exploration of the Red Planet

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 72:00:00 PDT

[]Steven Squyres, Professor of Astronomy at Cornell University, was the principle scientist behind the Mars Exploration Rover Project. He discusses the engineering challenges that had to be met in getting the rovers to Mars, as well as the scientific results obtained by both vehicles over more than seven years of exploration. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Council Lectures" [Science] [Show ID: 21040]

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How to Run the World with Parag Khanna (Conversations with History)

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 72:00:00 PDT

[]Harry Kreisler welcomes author Parag Khanna, Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation, to discuss his new book, “How to Run the World: Charting a Course to the Next Renaissance.” Khanna analyzes the complex ecosystem created by globalization and how a new diplomacy has become the defining feature of international interactions; the implications of these changes for U.S. foreign policy, highlighting the increasing importance of regional actors and the intricate modalities by which global resources take effect at the local level; and reflects on Wiki-leaks, the Afghan/Pakistan conflict and changes occurring in the Middle East. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21570]

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Advancing the Green Economy: Achieving Impact from the Office to the Ecosystem

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT

[]What does it take to convince a conservation scientist that a company’s green claims translate into real benefits for ecosystems and human well-being? How can YOU distinguish which products and services offer authentic and measurable reductions in heat-trapping carbon pollution, habitat destruction and biodiversity loss, toxic pollution and waste? Join scientist and sustainability expert, Jonathan Gelbard to explore the connections between choices made in the office and the health of ecosystems and people. [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 20174]

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Pakistan with Anatol Lieven (Conversations with History)

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT

[]Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Anatol Lieven to discuss his new book “Pakistan: A Hard Country.” Lieven emphasizes the important role of kinship in understanding Pakistan and discusses the military's unique position as the preeminent national institution and the sources of its power and prestige. Focusing on Pakistani national security thinking, he discusses India, the role of Afghanistan, the Taliban, and the importance of Kashmir. He also analyzes the complex relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan and discusses Pakistan's geographical location in the Indus valley and the implications of climate change for its future. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21524]

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Assessing the Economic Rise of China and India with Pranab Bardhan (Conversations with History)

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 36:00:00 PDT

[]Host Harry Kreisler welcomes UC Berkeley economist Pranab Bardhan to discuss his new book, “Awakening Giants, Feet of Clay.” Bardhan discusses his interest in poverty and inequality in the context of his intellectual odyssey. He focuses on the myths and realities surrounding the emergence of China and India, addressing several questions including: What have these countries achieved and how? How do they compare in terms of inequality and social welfare? What are the factors that explain their reemergence as economic powerhouses? Will they succeed in reconciling economic efficiency with democratic accountability? Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21410]

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CNS - May (2)

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 36:00:00 PDT

[]News magazine from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Series: "California News Service (CNS)" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21697]

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Lunch Poems: Geoffrey G. O’Brien

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 68:00:00 PDT

[]Geoffrey G. O’Brien is the author of “Green and Gray” and “The Guns and Flags Project,” and co-author of “2A.” His third collection, “Metropole,” is forthcoming from The University of California Press in 2011. Series: "Lunch Poems Reading Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 19352]

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The Judiciary with Ronald George (Conversations with History)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 68:00:00 PDT

[]Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Ronald M. George, former Chief Justice of California. Reflecting on his years of public service, Chief Justice George traces his intellectual journey and offers his thoughts on the qualities of thinking that characterize judicial deliberation. He argues for both decisional and institutional independence if the judiciary is to perform its role in a democracy as a co-equal branch of government. He analyzes the complexity of the California constitution and its amending process and discusses the intricate process of deliberation in all three branches of government when faced with controversial issues. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21397]

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CNS - May (1)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 68:00:00 PDT

[]News magazine from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Series: "California News Service (CNS)" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21696]

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Lunch Poems: Truong Tran

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PDT

[]Poet, visual artist and teacher Truong Tran, is the author of several publications including, “The Book of Perceptions,” “Placing The Accents,” “dust and conscience,” “within the margin” and “Four Letter Words.” Series: "Lunch Poems Reading Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 19351]

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Story Hour in the Library: Maxine Hong Kingston

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PDT

[]Award winning author and emeritus faculty member at UC Berkeley Maxine Hong Kingston reads and discusses her work, "I Love a Broad Margin to My Life." She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the presidentially conferred National Humanities Medal, and the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from the National Book Foundation. Series: "Story Hour in the Library" [Humanities] [Show ID: 20629]

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The Future of Power with Joseph Nye (Conversations with History)

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PDT

[]Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Harvard's Joseph S. Nye,Jr.,for a discussion of his new book, “The Future of Power.” Nye offers a typology of power and explains the importance of a strategy shaped by an intelligent assessment of context and resources. He explores the differences between military, economic, and soft power and argues that understanding this complexity makes for the possibility of smart power. Nye also discusses the rise and fall of great powers but emphasizes the importance of the diffusion of power especially apparent in the communications revolution which has created new actors and new rules of the game. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21396]

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How O.P. Smith (UC Berkeley class of 1916) Saved 15000 Marines

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 32:00:00 PDT

[]Thomas Ricks’ candidate for the most underrated general in American history is Gen. O.P. Smith, who commanded the Marines at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in North Korea, a decisive battle in the Korean War. Ricks is an author, reporter and senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. Series: "Nimitz Lectureship Series" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21094]

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Politics Policy and the Great Recession with Robert Reich (Conversations with History)

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 32:00:00 PDT

[]Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Robert Reich to discuss political change and the structural causes of the 2008 economic collapse. Recalling his formative experiences, Reich explains what led to his focus on economics and politics. He talks about his tenure as Secretary of Labor for Clinton and analyzes the changes in the American political economy since the great Depression, arguing for a return to the greater economic equality that characterized the post World War II era. He concludes with an evaluation of the importance of political leadership, ideas, Presidential appointments, and grass roots mobilization. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21381]

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