KUCI: Ask A Leader

Jerusalem Examined

UCI School of Social Ecology urban sudies professor Scott Bollens, for the full hour, offers a full consideration of what is taking place in and around Jerusalem. He brings nuance and laser like focus on the facts in the ground around this divided city, up to and during the time of the White House's recent proposal to designate Jerusalem as the capitl of Israel. His latest book, "Trajectories of Conbflict and Peace: Jerusalem and Belfast Since 1994," comes fresh off the Routledge Press later this month. Media coverage also recommended for the look and the feel of Jerusalem also includes: https://www.btselem.org/ and http://www.ir-amim.org.il/en.

”Cuba Is” And ”California Mexicana: Missions to Murals, 1820-1930”

A double treat, care of the Getty sponsored Pacific Standard Time exhibitions throughout the LA and OC museums and galleries, is presented on this day during the holidays. First curator and art historian Ilian Cepero talks about her exhibition which she curated at the Anneneberg Space for Photography, "Cuba Is," open through March 4, 2018. Details for this exhibit and related events and talks are available at: https://www.annenbergphotospace.org/. Returning to the program is the second guest (min 29:08), executive director of the Laguna Art Museum, Malcolm Warner, covering his museum's ambitious exhibit: "California Mexicana: Missions to Murals, 1820-1930, closing on January 14, 2018. Details about this exhibit and related cultural fare are available at: http://lagunaartmuseum.org/california-mexicana-missions-to-murals-1820-1930/.

North Korea Today AND Refugee Students Scholarship Program

UCI Professor Bob Uriu, steps up with his political science heft to take on the surreal and consequential ordeal that are US/North Korea relations. For the second segment, working in a few room at the Inn themes, UCI senior Iman Siddiqi, presents the Refugee Students Scholarship Program, which she has founded from whole cloth. Information is available at: http://www.accesscal.org/services/refugee-services/. Stay tuned for Refugee Awareness Week on UCI's main campus Jan. 16-19 2018.

State Colleges and Universities Score Big AND See Jane Go, Hail Yes

George Mehaffy, the Vice President for Academic Leadership and Change at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities reviews the state of state colleges and universities-with an eye particularly on the CAL State system; and consider the benefits individual and societal, when first generation and low income students board the degree-completed train. Then, speaking of going places, in the second segment CEO of SeeJaneGo, Cassandra Miller rolls out a proposition in getting the women around in the OC-there’s an app for that. Stay tuned for all that might app’s features, just in time for the holidays.

Boardsplaining in the US AND ”Brunch is Hell”

UCI Merage School of Business Professor Margarethe Wiersema brings her strategic management expertise to focus on gender diversity in the board room; how US companies compare with companies around the world; and the opportunity costs incurred. In the second segment (min 34:14), on the first day of their book tour, the "Dinner Party Download" duo Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam offer a hospitality manual for our time: "Brunch Is Hell; How To Save The World By Throwing A Dinner Party," published by Little, Brown and Company. Copies and more available at:https://www.brunchishell.com/.

Three PhDs Walk into a Congressional Office AND ”Intimate Apparel”

UCI Professors Steve Allison and Kev Abazajian report on their recent visit to 45th Dist. Congresswoman Mimi Walters’ office. In addition, Steve offers glimpses into a special forum to be convened on May 30, 2018, "Climate Solutions Summit,” in which Walters’ office's participation is anticipated. Organizations that they refer to as engaging local activism include: OC for Climate Action, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Climatepedia. In the second segment (min 31:27), Claire Trevor School of the Arts faculty director Jane Page, along with actors Eriel Brown and Chris Mansa present for your consideration, "Intimate Apparel," in advance of their December 2-10 production. Tickets can be purchased either by calling 949-824-2787 or online at: http://www.arts.uci.edu/ctsa-academic-departments-drama.

COP23 in Bonn AND Pushing Back at the Office

Aaron Strong, University of Maine Professor of coastal and marine policy, offers an insider's perspective of what transpired at the UN climate summit known as COP23 earlier this month in Bonn, Germany. "We Are Still" is a response to the White House's lack of leadership in addressing catastrophic climate trends. In details are available at https://www.wearestillin.com/us-action-climate-change-irreversible. In the second segment (min 39:00), with sexual predation on everyone's radar, body language expert Patti Wood explains the natural response to aggression and how it can be managed in the workplace or elsewhere.

Is There Life After Birth?

Examining difficult subjects in girls' and women’s lives through new work, this show begins with UCI MFA director candidate Melissa Livingston and UCI actor Monica Minix about their play “Is There Life After Birth?” This production focuses on the lives of teenage mother, and draws, in part, on the director’s own experiences. The play will run from Nov. 17- Nov 18, on and off campus respectively. Information about these performances is available at: http://illuminations.uci.edu/events/2017_11_17_Life_After_Birth.html. In the second segment, (min 31:00) Dania Alkhouli will present her latest collection of poems entitled “Oceans & Flames,” an anthology which highlights work she created amidst her experience dealing with domestic abuse. Follow her on social media as "Lady Narrator" for information about getting her book or meeting her. In addition information for the UCI 11-16-17 benefit and the ongoing program for Refugee Students Scholarship Program is available at: http://www.accesscal.org/refugee-students-scholarship-program/.