In this episode of "At the Edge of It All", Lauren Bruaski, the Executive Director of USD’s Tele-Mental Health Training Clinic, shared the work that the Tele-Mental Health Training Clinic does to support families and veterans with mental health counseling services. Bruaski also shares some of the challenges families are now facing with social media and 24/7 news cycles and provides tips to finding the right mental health support for you and your family's needs.

https://www.sandiego.edu/telehealth-clinic/

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," we speak with University of San Diego Director of Sustainability John Alejandro and student leader Aliana Taliaferro about Eco Exit, a student-led initiative on campus. The program tackles move-out waste by collecting reusable items in storage pods and redistributing them to students for free during move-in weekend at a makeshift thrift store on campus. What began as a small effort quickly scaled, diverting thousands of pounds from landfills. The conversation highlights the growing importance of conscious consumerism in reducing waste and reshaping campus culture for a more sustainable future.

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," Greg Skrovan, director of the Supply Chain Management Institute at USD's Knauss School of Business, explains how supply chains quietly power everyday life, from groceries to global manufacturing, and why the field became more visible during COVID-19 disruptions. With April marking Earth Month, Skrovan talks about the growing importance of circular supply chains, where materials are reused to reduce waste and improve efficiency. 

The conversation concludes with insights into the upcoming Supply Chain Management Institute's 15th Annual Spring Symposium. You can find out more information about the symposium here: https://www.sandiego.edu/business/centers/supply-chain-management-institute/spring-symposium/spring-symposium-registration.php

On this episode of At the Edge of It All, we speak with Jennifer Miles, PhD, assistant professor of management at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business. She talks about workplace culture and leadership, drawing on her research and international experiences. She also discusses how culture shapes employee behavior, the role of leadership in setting norms and what managers can do to create a healthy, collaborative environment for their teams.

En este episodio de "Al Borde de Todo," conversamos con Alberto López Pulido, fundador del Departamento de Estudios Étnicos en USD, y exploramos el impacto cultural de la nueva colección de estampillas “Lowriders Forever” del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos. Él comparte su reacción inicial al ver la cultura lowrider reconocida en un escenario nacional y explica por qué este momento es tan significativo. También hablamos sobre su trayectoria estudiando la cultura lowrider, así como su papel en el desarrollo de este proyecto de estampillas.

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," we sit down with Alberto López Pulido, founding chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at USD, and explore the cultural impact of the U.S. Postal Service’s new “Lowriders Forever” stamp collection. He shares his initial reaction to seeing lowrider culture recognized on a national stage and explains why this moment is so meaningful for both enthusiasts and the broader recognition of Chicano culture in the United States. We talk about his journey studying lowriders, as well as his role in shaping the stamp project.

Dr. Adriana Molitor, associate professor of psychological science, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to share her expertise and research into mother-toddler relationship dynamics and its role in getting a toddler to cooperate with tasks like clean-up time. Molitor also shares a reminder for parents to enjoy time with your child, in the middle of the daily grind, because these simple moments together can help your child's development overall.

In this episode of "At the Edge of it All," Theresa Nguyen, associate professor of nursing, shares how her passion for nursing began and what led her into a career in teaching. Nguyen also discussed how she is teaching the next generation of nurses to combat nursing burnout through small moments of joy and mental health techniques.

Classical music is often thought of as a traditional musical genre -- something you might see in a symphony or opera. But, as this music moved into California, musicians were looking to put their own experimental spin on its sound.

Charissa Noble, assistant professor of music and Ensemble X Director at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast and shared how she first became passionate about studying classical music's history in California. She also discussed how bohemian avant-garde musical networks were created in the Golden State, reshaping traditional classical music.

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, we explore the impact of USD School of Law’s Civil Clinic with supervising attorney Joe Villaseñor and alum Ian Pike. They discuss how the clinic provides free legal support to the community while giving law students hands-on experience with real clients and cases. From consumer fraud to identity theft, the conversation highlights mentorship, service and how early practical experience helps shape compassionate, effective lawyers.

More information about the Civil Clinic here: https://www.sandiego.edu/law/clinics/clinical-education/civil.php


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