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  • 'To Know the World: A New Vision for Environmental Learning'
    Illume Speaker Series Knapp Lecture "To Know the World: A New Vision for Environmental Learning" Mitchell Thomashow, PhD | Knapp Chair of Liberal Arts Monday, October 14, at 6 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall How can we respond to the current planetary ecological emergency? In his acclaimed book, "To Know the World," Mitchell Thomashow proposes that we revitalize, revisit and reinvigorate how we think about our residency on Earth. In this special lecture, Dr. Thomashow will discuss the central ideas of his work, showing how and why environmental learning is crucial to human flourishing. Dr. Thomashow is a former university president and currently consults with colleges and universities on environmental and sustainability issues. He is the author of five books, including To Know the World: A New Vision for Environmental Learning and The Nine Elements of a Sustainable Campus. Stream past lectures on YouTube
  • Workers remove snow from a sidewalk at the White House this month. A massive storm system dumped heavy snow and freezing rain on large swaths of the eastern United States, bringing an unusual amount to snow to the region.
    Weird weather isn't always because of climate change — but sometimes it is
    Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact.
  • President Trump arrives for a joint session of Congress in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 4.
    The short history of Trump's tariff chaos — and more that happened this week
    It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more. NPR keeps track, day by day.
  • Why right-wing influencers are blaming the California wildfires on diversity efforts
    Prominent right-wing influencers are claiming that the response to the Los Angeles wildfires was hampered by workplace diversity policies. It's part of a wider strategy to discredit those policies.
  • Older viewers are turning to YouTube. It's recently led me back to some favorite shows
    Plus, Kevin Bacon plays a bounty hunter in The Bondsman starting Thursday, and a new medical drama premieres on Netflix.
  • The KPBS Voter Hub logo is overlaid on an image of the Capitol building in Washington D.C. Nov, 14, 2022.
    US House races explainer
    Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for U.S. House of Representatives races.
  • Law experts raise alarms over police action in DOGE Institute of Peace dispute
    Washington, D.C., police were in an awkward position during this week's standoff involving the U.S. Institute of Peace when DOGE and Trump staffers sought access to the building to install a new president.
  • The new kickoff time at the Caesars Superdome is 3:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, according to the Sugar Bowl as of Wednesday evening.
    The Sugar Bowl is postponed to Thursday after the deadly attack in New Orleans
    The new kickoff time for the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs is 3:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, according to the Sugar Bowl as of Wednesday evening.
  • The Chicano Movement exhibit at San Diego City Hall to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 16, 2024.
    Marking Hispanic Heritage Month in San Diego
    Midday Edition discusses the complexities of Hispanic and Latino identities, the history of the Chicano movement, and book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • Power Play: The Impact of Sports on Business, Tourism, and Community with Sports San Diego CEO Mark Neville
    Sports San Diego CEO Mark Neville discusses the importance of sports on local industries such as business, tourism, and more! Building upon 45 years of producing the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, Mark explains the growth and impact sports has had in the San Diego region. From high-profile event production, international sports recruitment, engaging civic and corporate partners, and the overarching impact on tourism in the region, this speaker series event will highlight the true importance of sports in our community. Moderated by Sports San Diego VP for External Relations, Mark Sawyer. The NU Speaker Series is hosted by the National University Alumni Association and is open to the public! Visit: https://nu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j8xxrrs1SoiRa0bTbxfblA#/registration
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