Berkeley Voices

By UC Berkeley

Berkeley Voices explores the work and lives of fascinating UC Berkeley faculty, students, staff, and visiting scholars and artists. It aims to educate listeners about Berkeley’s advances in teachin

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The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.

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September 27, 2017 17: How generosity in disaster flows in both directions
When Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast in late August, Americans had a choice: they could share their resources or look the other way. Although as a society, we tend to value individualism, it doesn’t always make us happy, says Emiliana Simon-Thomas, the science director of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. Instead, sharing what we have often brings us more joy.
Read the story on UC Berkeley News: http://news.berkeley.edu/2017/09/28/power-of-generosity/
Texas National Guard photo by Zachary West via Flickr
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September 27, 2017 How generosity in disaster flows in both directions
When Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast in late August, Americans had a choice: they could share their resources or look the other way. Although as a society, we tend to value individualism, it doesn’t always make us happy, says Emiliana Simon-Thomas, the science director of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. Instead, sharing what we have often brings us more joy.
Read the story on Berkeley News: http://bit.ly/2xNf3FP
Texas National Guard photo by Zachary West via Flickr: http://bit.ly/2yucPs2
Subscribe to the Fiat Vox podcast on Apple Podcasts apple.co/2DvAnR5, Stitcher bit.ly/2FAzMxY, Google Play Music bit.ly/2FCsxWk, TuneIn bit.ly/2DjoErf or Pocket Casts pca.st/PPJd.
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September 15, 2017 16: Students & alumni reflect on free speech, Ben Shapiro
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro spoke on UC Berkeley's campus in September 2017. Berkeley News spoke to students and alumni as they waited in line to attend the event, protested peacefully outside — and got some reactions as they left the venue.
Read the story on UC Berkeley News: http://news.berkeley.edu/2017/09/15/benatberkeley-sights-sounds-and-students-sounding-off/
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September 15, 2017 Students & alumni reflect on free speech, Ben Shapiro
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro spoke on UC Berkeley's campus in September 2017. Berkeley News spoke to students and alumni as they waited in line to attend the event, protested peacefully outside — and got some reactions as they left the venue.
Read the story on Berkeley News: http://bit.ly/2ye2PUA.
Subscribe to the Fiat Vox podcast: Apple Podcasts apple.co/2DvAnR5, Stitcher bit.ly/2FAzMxY, Google Play Music bit.ly/2FCsxWk, TuneIn bit.ly/2DjoErf or Pocket Casts pca.st/PPJd.
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August 28, 2017 15: Roaya and Nissma on their surprise connection
When Roaya and Nissma met as freshman at UC Berkeley last year, they were amazed at how much they had in common. They were both Canadian and Moroccan, and were on the pre-med track. They became fast friends. But the next year, when they were moving into their new apartment, they realized their friendship wasn't a new one.
Read the story on UC Berkeley News: http://news.berkeley.edu/2017/08/30/roaya-and-nissma-reunited-at-berkeley/
Photo by Anne Brice
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August 28, 2017 Roaya and Nissma on their surprise connection
When Roaya and Nissma met as freshman at UC Berkeley last year, they were amazed at how much they had in common. They were both Canadian and Moroccan, and were on the pre-med track. They became fast friends. But the next year, when they were moving into their new apartment, they realized their friendship wasn't a new one.
Read the story on Berkeley News: http://bit.ly/2j9R7ab.
Subscribe to the Fiat Vox podcast: Apple Podcasts apple.co/2DvAnR5, Stitcher bit.ly/2FAzMxY, Google Play Music bit.ly/2FCsxWk, TuneIn bit.ly/2DjoErf or Pocket Casts pca.st/PPJd.
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August 21, 2017 14: Students discuss social impact of Hamilton (with a cappella performance)
Incoming students discuss how the hit musical Hamilton has changed Broadway and inspired students to learn more about the nation's history, as students from campus groups including the UC Women’s Chorale and BareStage, perform a medley of songs from the musical.
Read the story on UC Berkeley News: https://news.berkeley.edu/2017/08/22/on-the-same-page-hamilton/
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August 21, 2017 Students discuss social impact of Hamilton (with a cappella performance)
Incoming students Mona Dibas and Jonah Gercke discuss how the hit musical Hamilton has changed Broadway and inspired students to learn more about the nation's history, as students from campus groups including the UC Women’s Chorale and BareStage, perform a medley of songs from the musical.
Read the story on Berkeley News: http://bit.ly/2wBu6St
Subscribe to the Fiat Vox podcast: Apple Podcasts apple.co/2DvAnR5, Stitcher bit.ly/2FAzMxY, Google Play Music bit.ly/2FCsxWk, TuneIn bit.ly/2DjoErf or Pocket Casts pca.st/PPJd.
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July 26, 2017 13: Same system with a different name for African Americans
UC Berkeley assistant professor of history and expert in African American history Stephanie Jones-Rogers discusses the historical basis and the modern implications of the recent exonerations of police officers who killed African Americans in the line of duty. Read the piece and see photos on the Berkeley Blog.
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July 26, 2017 Same system with a different name for African Americans
UC Berkeley assistant professor of history and expert in African American history Stephanie Jones-Rogers discusses the historical basis and the modern implications of the recent exonerations of police officers who killed African Americans in the line of duty.
Read the piece on the Berkeley Blog: http://bit.ly/2vkjUgt or on Medium: http://bit.ly/2wicUhB.
Subscribe to the Fiat Vox podcast: Apple Podcasts apple.co/2DvAnR5, Stitcher bit.ly/2FAzMxY, Google Play Music bit.ly/2FCsxWk, TuneIn bit.ly/2DjoErf or Pocket Casts pca.st/PPJd.
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How many episodes does Berkeley Voices have?

The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.

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