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FEATURED THIS MONTH
Visionary Business Leaders
From Amazon to Whole Foods — and everything in between — these new programs showcase the bright ideas and bold moves from today’s most creative business leaders.
Conscious Capitalism with John Mackey Co-founder and Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market
“The Age of Amazon” with Marc Onetto, Amazon.com
…. and more at our website.
Oh, To Be Musical…
Don’t miss this fascinating series examining exactly what it is that makes music, musical. Professors of music, literature and psychology decode the mysteries of music and its effect on our brains, our emotions and our lives. Presented by UC San Diego’s Eleanor Roosevelt College.
To Be Musical
Is the Human Mind Unique?
New from CARTA, scientists from different fields discuss cognitive abilities often regarded as unique to humans, including humor, morality, symbolism, creativity and preoccupation with theminds of others. They assess the functional uniqueness of these attributes, as opposed to the anatomical uniqueness, and whether they are indeed quantitatively or qualitatively unique to humans.
Premiering April 8
Is the Human Mind Unique? — CARTA
Celebrate National Poetry Month with UCTV
American poet Billy Collins headlines our annual Spring fling with poetry! Celebrate April’s National Poetry Month by browsing through our amazing archive of readings featuring established and emerging poets from around the world.
Poetry Month on UCTV
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (PACIFIC TIMES)
All programs repeat throughout the month. Visit the Program Schedule on our web site for additional air dates and times.
Health & Medicine
Heart Matters: Physiology of the Body’s Powerhouse
MIND Institute: Current Research and Applications
Blood Vessels: Pathology of the Intravascular Highway
iPads as Assisitive Technology Tools
Heart: Pathology of the Malfunctioning Corazon
Creative Brains: Music, Art, and Emotion
Living for Longevity: The Nutrition Connection – Research on Aging
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Science
Perspectives on Ocean Science Hits 10 Million Views! Find out why this long-running series is so popular with lifelong learners.
Genetics and Gray Whale Behavior
Global Climate Change and Emerging Infectious Disease with Stanley Maloy and Alan Sweedler
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Public Affairs
Federalism at the Border: Immigration Policy and the States with Gabriel Chin
The Palestinian Minority in Israel: Between Coexisting and Conflict
Farming in the 21st Century: A Woman’s Perspective from South Africa
Transforming Conflict through Nonviolent Coalitions with Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee
My Forty Years at Berkeley with Harry Kreisler
Asia, the West and the Logic of One World with Kishore Mahbubani
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Humanities
The Trials and Triumphs of Conrad Black
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Education
Do Babies Matter? Gender and Family in the Ivory Tower
Stereotype Threat Up Close: See it, Fix it
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New Online Videos and Podcasts
The Future of Light – Lighting the World (Ep. 4)
Tales from the Front Lines: Reporting from Iraq and Afghanistan
Follow Your Heart: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System Part II
more videos and podcasts >>
When he was a young man, Dan Lowenstein used to proclaim that he would never be a doctor. Fast-forward to today and he is not only an accomplished physician-scientist in the area of epilepsy, an award-winning medical educator, and an innovative and forward-thinking leader but he is also UCSF’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. As provost he oversees the university’s academic programs and tackles issues ranging from the modernization of the Parnassus Heights campus to the future of big data in healthcare.
