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What if the solutions to some of Earth's biggest problems could be found in some of its smallest creatures? That bet has led a team of researchers to places both remote and — lately — rather familiar.

Calling all cinephiles, filmmakers and film festival enthusiasts! The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts together with Alumni Relations at UC San Diego invites you to an interactive discussion exploring film festivals, featuring a panel of award-winning industry experts and UC San Diego alumni. Hear from panelists as they share their experience working as film festival founders and CEOs, independent filmmakers, producers, distributors, programmers and screeners for events like Slamdance and Sundance. Gain insight on selecting the right film festival opportunities, creating meaningful industry connections and more. Ask questions, network and learn how to navigate a film festival like a pro! This unique event will be held within the 2025 UC San Diego Film Festival, offering an exciting opportunity for attendees to also experience the talent of emerging filmmakers. __________________________________________________________________________________ Panelists/moderator: - Rachel Makana'aloha O Kauikeolani Nakawatase, Co-founder, San Diego Underground Film Festival - Ryan Betschart, Co-founder, San Diego Underground Film Festival - Duy Nguyen, Senior Producer, Picturehead (formerly Technicolor) - Ei Toshinari, Co-founder, Arbelos Films - Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director, San Diego International Film Festival - Michael Trigilio, Director, Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, Professor of Teaching, Department of Visual Arts, Multimedia Artist (film/video, sound, music) Event is free. Please RSVP! __________________________________________________________________________________ About the sponsors: The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, part of the School of Arts and Humanities, serves as the university’s hub for creative and academic advancement in culture, music, theater, film and the arts. The center provides access and opportunity for UC San Diego students and scholars to pursue their passion in cinematics arts through research, scholarship, teaching, production and exhibition of film and moving-image arts. Established in 2021, the program honors the memory of aspiring filmmaker Suraj Israni, who pursued film as a way to inspire social change. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

Premieres Friday, June 27, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political thinkers of the 20th century, who transformed her time as a political prisoner and refugee during World War II into daring insights about totalitarianism which continue to resonate today.

Smith once said he came up with the name Federal Express because he wanted the company to sound big and important when in fact it was a start-up operation with a future far from assured.

In today’s fast-paced world, leaders must find innovative ways to work smarter, not harder. This engaging session will explore how AI-powered tools can enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize decision-making. Learn how to differentiate between automation and augmentation, leverage AI for research and analysis, and personalize AI tools to meet your specific leadership needs. Join us for a dynamic discussion on harnessing AI’s potential to drive productivity and stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape. The NU Speaker Series is a free virtual community even open to the public! National University on Facebook / Instagram

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated "miasma theory" of disease instead of the widely accept "germ theory" of disease, which may help explain some of the actions he's been taking.

Global health specialists talk about the consequences of the full or partial ban on travel to the U.S. from 19 countries.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the home countries of some of Harvard's international students are "not at all friendly to the United States" and "pay NOTHING toward their student's education."

Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot

The federal judge in the case says she hopes to decide next week on whether to block indefinitely President Trump's June 4th order on Harvard's international students.