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Jamaica Kincaid is an Antiguan-American writer known for her vivid, poetic prose and exploration of themes like colonialism, family, identity, and the legacy of the Caribbean. Her deeply personal and reflective style has made her one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature. Born Elaine Potter Richardson on May 25, 1949, in St. John’s, Antigua, she moved to the United States as a teenager and began her career writing for The New Yorker. Her acclaimed works include Annie John, Lucy, A Small Place, and The Autobiography of My Mother. Kincaid joins host Dean Nelson for a lively and funny conversation at Point Loma Nazarene University. [4/2026] [Show ID: 41204]
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Jamaica Kincaid is an Antiguan-American writer known for her vivid, poetic prose and exploration of themes like colonialism, family, identity, and the legacy of the Caribbean. Her deeply personal and reflective style has made her one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature. Born Elaine Potter Richardson on May 25, 1949, in St. John’s, Antigua, she moved to the United States as a teenager and began her career writing for The New Yorker. Her acclaimed works include Annie John, Lucy, A Small Place, and The Autobiography of My Mother. Kincaid joins host Dean Nelson for a lively and funny conversation at Point Loma Nazarene University. [4/2026] [Show ID: 41204]
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![Winning the Cold Peace: A New Path for U.S.-China Relations with Fareed Zakaria
Fareed Zakaria, host of the renowned CNN program “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” talks about how to maintain peace in the post-Cold War era. He examines what he calls the geopolitical revolution thats taking place today and compares it with the unusual state of peace that existed from 1989 until the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 - a time without constant and sustained geopolitical rivalry and tension. He looks at current state of conflict and tension, especially with China. He is joined by Stephen Hadley, former National Security Advisor. This talk is part of the the 2024 Susan Shirk Lecture on U.S.-China Relations at UC San Diegos School of Global Policy and Strategy. In its sixth year, the forum on U.S.-China Relations is the only American leadership meeting focused exclusively on China and U.S.-China relations. This year’s theme is “Widening the Aperture: U.S.-China Relations in the Global Context.” Recorded on 08/07/2024. [Show ID: 40146] #fareedzakaria #geopolitics #uschina #peace
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![Addressing Antisemitism on Campus: Lessons from History, Challenges for Today
John A. Pérez, Regent Emeritus of the University of California, sits down with Robert Williams, Ph.D., CEO and Finci-Viterbi Executive Director of the USC Shoah Foundation, for a critical conversation about the rise of Antisemitism on college campuses. They explore how history shapes present-day challenges, the dangers of misinformation, and the role of higher education in confronting hate. Drawing on lessons from the Holocaust and other historical atrocities, they discuss the urgent need for courage and action to combat Antisemitism. Through education we can ensure that campuses remain spaces of open dialogue and respect. [Show ID: 40249]
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![Paola Capó-García: Poet Laureate on Humor, Intimacy, and Voice in Poetry
Poetry becomes more approachable when it reflects everyday language, humor, and lived experience. San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capó-García explores how graduate study, mentorship, and workshops shape her writing and sense of voice. Capó-García describes building poems through experimentation, including physically cutting and rearranging pages, and links her work to family stories and identity. As poet laureate, she focuses on widening access through public readings, workshops, and multidisciplinary projects that mix poetry with visual art, zines, music, and experimental short films. She also advocates teaching beyond a narrow canon so more students can hear themselves in poems and view arts and humanities training as a foundation for communication skills. [Show ID: 41024]
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![Panic!: The Sound of Fury
Film historian Rebecca Prime joins moderator Ross Melnick (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of the classic Hollywood film The Sound of Fury. Prime outlines the film’s production history and how its political and social commentary was shaped by its director, Cy Endfield, who would go on to be blacklisted due to his association with the Communist Party. They further discuss Endfield’s subsequent work in London and how he struggled with the blacklist for the rest of his career. Recorded on 01/28/2025. [9/2025] [Show ID: 40919]
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![Sands of Sahara
With dream-like music, we float over the vast Sahara as seen from the ISS and astronaut Sultan Alneyadi. Covering the width of Africa, the colors flow with the waves of sand - deep oranges, bright yellows and brown rock. The music by Victor Romanov, performing as @iCentury, is prominent and suggests movement, dynamism, tension and mystery, all intertwined. Just like the Sahara. Recorded on 07/30/2023. [Show ID: 40434]
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![CWC Global: From Ground Zero
Mona Damluji (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) and Elisabeth Weber (German and Slavic Studies, UCSB) join moderator Bishnupriya Ghosh (English and Global Studies, UCSB) to discuss the film project From Ground Zero, an anthology of films made by Palestinian filmmakers since the beginning of the war in Gaza. They discuss how the films present a unique vision of Gaza, showing a vibrant society dealing with the outbreak of war, and how the films urge the audience to become informed viewers. Recorded on 03/11/2025. [9/2025] [Show ID: 40923]
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![Reinventing Lifelong Learning with Edward Abeyta
In this insightful conversation, Edward Abeyta, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Education and Community Outreach at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, shares his passion for lifelong learning, community access, and innovation in education. Drawing on his personal journey, shaped by his family’s belief in hard work and continuous learning, Abeyta underscores the importance making education accessible to all. He discusses his book, Reinventing Lifelong Learning: The Coming Renaissance of Continuing Education and Community Outreach, as a valuable resource for educators and policymakers looking to foster positive change. Abeyta highlights UC San Diego’s unique role in supporting learners at every stage of life—from youth to retirement—reinforcing his vision of education as a transformative force for individuals and communities alike. [1/2025] [Show ID: 40255]
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![A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward - Writers Symposium by the Sea 2025
Jesmyn Ward has been hailed as the standout writer of her generation, proving her “fearless and toughly lyrical” voice in novels, memoir, and nonfiction. Shes been called “the new Toni Morrison.” Ward is a MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient and in 2017, she became the first woman and the first person of color to win two National Book Awards for Fiction—joining the ranks of William Faulkner, Saul Bellow, John Cheever, Philip Roth, and John Updike. Her books include Let Us Descend, Sing, Unburied, Sing, Salvage the Bones, and Navigate Your Stars. The professor of creative writing at Tulane University joins host Dean Nelson for this evocative conversation as part of the 30th anniversary of the Writers Symposium by the Sea at Point Loma Nazarene University. [4/2025] [Show ID: 40217]
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![Found Adrift
San Diego artist and graphic designer Ron Miriellos new art installation Found Adrift is inspired by a scrapbook of seaweed. The exquisite collection was gathered b y a n unknown young woman from Searsport, Maine, in 1876. Tucked away in a trunk for almost 150 years, it was rediscovered by Richard Rydell, a local collector and lifelong friend of Miriello’s. The intricate beauty captured in the original specimens inspired the artist during a visit to Maine in 2023 and became the subjects for his extensive new collection of works on canvas, textiles and lithographs – all in service to the stunning, hidden beauty of nature itself. [Show ID: 40370]
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![Rising Beyond Circumstance
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Drawing from her remarkable life journey and her memoir, Conquering Me: A Memoir of Courage, Faith, and Transformation, pastor and author Jolinda Wade shares powerful reflections on overcoming adversity, embracing purpose, and the mentors, opportunities, and communities that help shape our futures. The mother of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, she talks about how, before becoming an advocate for personal transformation, she spent years battling addiction, homelessness, incarceration and profound self-doubt.
This presentation is part of the UC San Diego Earl W. Edwards Lectureship on Athletics and Society, a public dialogue initiative that brings together influential voices from athletics, education, business and public life. [9/2026] [Show ID: 41565]
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![Day in the Life of a Professional Photographer
Join Greg, UC Davis staff photographer, as he embarks on an 8 a.m. (or rather, 5 a.m.) photoshoot! Get a behind-the-scenes look at being a university photographer, capturing moments around campus and waking up at ungodly hours to get the perfect shot. With a whistle and a witty joke, Greg explains what it means to take professional photos. [Show ID: 41051]
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