http://www.virginia.edu/uvapodcast/ en-us Lectures, speeches and other events of interest to the University of Virginia community ℗ & © 2005-07 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Here you will find lectures, speeches and other events of interest to the University community. University of Virginia Here you will find lectures, speeches and other events of interest to the University community. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0500 webmaster@virginia.edu Office of Web Communications webmaster@virginia.edu no 1 ℗ & © 2005-07 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of VirginiaEducation/Higher Educationhttp://www.virginia.edu/uvapodcast/http://www.virginia.edu/uvatogo/feedburner/rsslogo.gif Parenting My Teenage Child: Is it Impossible, or Am I Just Bad at It? Clinical psychologist, researcher and author Peter Sheras talks about the challenges and opportunities of parenting adolescent children. He explains to alumni how the tasks of parenting change as children grow into adolescence. Clinical psychologist, researcher and author Peter Sheras talks about the challenges and opportunities of parenting adolescent children. He explains to alumni how the tasks of parenting change as children grow into adolescence. Sat, 7 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.virginia.edu/flashaudio/reunions2008/sheras_080607.mp3 No 47:12 Was Ronald Reagan Right? Do Trees Cause Pollution? During the presidential election in 1980, candidate Ronald Reagan made news headlines by proclaiming that trees caused pollution. Though the comment was met with derision, there is strong evidence that plants can and do affect the chemistry of the atmosphere. Manuel Lerdau, professor of Environmental Sciences and Director of Blandy Farm, discusses how in this lecture to alumni during Reunions Weekend 2008. During the presidential election in 1980, candidate Ronald Reagan made news headlines by proclaiming that trees caused pollution. Though the comment was met with derision, there is strong evidence that plants can and do affect the chemistry of the atmosphere. Manuel Lerdau, professor of Environmental Sciences and Director of Blandy Farm, discusses how in this lecture to alumni during Reunions Weekend 2008. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.virginia.edu/flashaudio/reunions2008/lerdau_080606.mp3 No 50:42 Biomedical Engineering at U.Va: A Global Model for Translating New Discoveries to Human Health Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest growing disciplines of the new millenium. Assistant Professor Jason Papin, one of the newest members of U.Va's growing biomedical department, explains the basic science involved, and how the field is reshaping medical imaging, regenerative medicine and systems bioengineering. This event was recorded as part of Reunions Weekend 2008. Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest growing disciplines of the new millenium. Assistant Professor Jason Papin, one of the newest members of U.Va's growing biomedical department, explains the basic science involved, and how the field is reshaping medical imaging, regenerative medicine and systems bioengineering. This event was recorded as part of Reunions Weekend 2008. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.virginia.edu/flashaudio/reunions2008/papin_080606.mp3 No 47:22 Reunions Weekend 2008: World Events Panel A panel of Virginia's most reknowned foreign policy experts talk about some of the world's most pressing issues. The conversation begins with a discussion of the role Iran is playing in the Middle East and the foreign policy of the United States. The panelists are Professor of Public Affairs Nathaniel Howell, John Norton Moore of the Center for National Security Law, Middle East expert R.K. Ramazani, and George Rodrigue of the Dallas Morning News. The moderator is U.Va History Professor Phyllis Leffler. A panel of Virginia's most reknowned foreign policy experts talk about some of the world's most pressing issues. The conversation begins with a discussion of the role Iran is playing in the Middle East and the foreign policy of the United States. The panelists are Professor of Public Affairs Nathaniel Howell, John Norton Moore of the Center for National Security Law, Middle East expert R.K. Ramazani, and George Rodrigue of the Dallas Morning News. The moderator is U.Va History Professor Phyllis Leffler. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.virginia.edu/flashaudio/reunions2008/worldpanel_080606.mp3 No 52:00 Virginia and Volunteering: A Panel Conversation U.Va is consistently recognized for its outstanding community service programs. Every year the University serves more than one million people through more than 450 public service and outreach programs. This panel features a discussion about the volunteer experience at U.Va, and the participants are: Dr. Marcus Martin, immediate past chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine; Dr. Ross Isaacs, assistant professor of clinical internal medicine; and Dr. Audrey Snyder of the School of Nursing. The moderator is Kelly Eplee, the executive director of Madison House. U.Va is consistently recognized for its outstanding community service programs. Every year the University serves more than one million people through more than 450 public service and outreach programs. This panel features a discussion about the volunteer experience at U.Va, and the participants are: Dr. Marcus Martin, immediate past chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine; Dr. Ross Isaacs, assistant professor of clinical internal medicine; and Dr. Audrey Snyder of the School of Nursing. The moderator is Kelly Eplee, the executive director of Madison House. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.virginia.edu/flashaudio/reunions2008/volunteer_080606.mp3 No 45:49 How We Got Here and Where We're Going Where did the atoms in our bodies come from? How did they get here to Earth? Associate Professor of Astronomy Edward Murphy traces the history of your atoms from the Big Bang to the present day, and gives preview of what will happen to them in the long-distant future. Where did the atoms in our bodies come from? How did they get here to Earth? Associate Professor of Astronomy Edward Murphy traces the history of your atoms from the Big Bang to the present day, and gives preview of what will happen to them in the long-distant future. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.virginia.edu/flashaudio/reunions2008/murphy_080606.mp3 No 49:00 International Development Strategy: China's Embrace of Globalization Globalization refers to the rapid integration of low-income countries into the world economy, and the ever accelerating flow of goods and services, workers and investment across national boundaries. There's a great deal of debate over whether these contries benefit from globalization, or are injured by it. In this podcast from Reunions Weekend 2008, two of the University's top professors present their thoughts on the growing global economy. Economic professor Bruce Reynolds will explore China's experience with globalization. Ray Blumberg, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Sociology will discuss why women's economic empowerment may be the "magic potion" to achieving Millenium Development Goals. Globalization refers to the rapid integration of low-income countries into the world economy, and the ever accelerating flow of goods and services, workers and investment across national boundaries. There's a great deal of debate over whether these contries benefit from globalization, or are injured by it. In this podcast from Reunions Weekend 2008, two of the University's top professors present their thoughts on the growing global economy. Economic professor Bruce Reynolds will explore China's experience with globalization. Ray Blumberg, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Sociology will discuss why women's economic empowerment may be the "magic potion" to achieving Millenium Development Goals. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.virginia.edu/flashaudio/reunions2008/globalization_080606.mp3 No 46:24 Living Up to Jefferson's Artistic Dreams; Transforming the Cultural Landscape Thomas Jefferson was not simply a classically educated gentleman of his time. He had far exceptionally far-ranging interests, was a dedicated amateur musician, and drew up plans to build an ambitious art collection at Monticello while still in his twenties. In the spirit of our founder, the arts are moving to center stage at U.Va. Alumni at Reunions Weekend 2008 received an update on the University's ambitious arts campaign, and the panel includes: Tom Bloom, chair of the drama department; Larry Goedde, chair of the art department; Bruce Holsinger, chair of the music department; and Elizabeth Turner, vice provost for the arts. The panel is introduced by Andrea Douglas, Curator of the University of Virginia Art Museum. Thomas Jefferson was not simply a classically educated gentleman of his time. He had far exceptionally far-ranging interests, was a dedicated amateur musician, and drew up plans to build an ambitious art collection at Monticello while still in his twenties. In the spirit of our founder, the arts are moving to center stage at U.Va. Alumni at Reunions Weekend 2008 received an update on the University's ambitious arts campaign, and the panel includes: Tom Bloom, chair of the drama department; Larry Goedde, chair of the art department; Bruce Holsinger, chair of the music department; and Elizabeth Turner, vice provost for the arts. The panel is introduced by Andrea Douglas, Curator of the University of Virginia Art Museum. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.virginia.edu/flashaudio/reunions2008/arts_080606.mp3 No 52:09 Reunions Weekend 2008 Reception Reunions Weekend 2008 was the most well-attended event of its kind to date. In this podcast from the opening reception, officials brief alumni on the state of our University. Tom Faulders, President of the U.Va Alumni Association, profiles he demographics of its members. Vice President Bob Sweeney talks about the ascendancy of Reunions. President John Casteen III addresses critical issues facing the University and takes question from alumni. Reunions Weekend 2008 was the most well-attended event of its kind to date. In this podcast from the opening reception, officials brief alumni on the state of our University. Tom Faulders, President of the U.Va Alumni Association, profiles he demographics of its members. Vice President Bob Sweeney talks about the ascendancy of Reunions. President John Casteen III addresses critical issues facing the University and takes question from alumni. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.virginia.edu/flashaudio/reunions2008/reunions_080606.mp3 No University of VirginianonadultHere you will find lectures, speeches and other events of interest to the University community.