University of San Diego Magazine 75th Anniversary 2024

AT THE EDGE OF IT ALL

THE STORIES Within

TOP FIVE MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODES: Tips From a Finance Professor to Be Financially Savvy and Avoid Common Financial Mistakes Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance Profesor de Música Lleva la Música de Mariachi por Todo el Mundo Serafin Paredes, director of USD’s mariachi ensemble Piecing Together the Story of Our Early Ancestors With an Archaeologist Jennifer Parkinson, PhD, associate professor of anthropology

as they work together to study the impact of climate change on our oceans. USD President James T. Harris III, DEd, told a story about a small piece of advice from his grandmother that informs his approach as a leader. “The summer between high school and college, the one job I could get was cleaning restrooms and cafeterias. I remember cleaning and people would walk by me and not say hello. I was a little disgruntled by that,” Harris said, adding that he later talked about it with his grandmother. “Her advice to me was to never forget what it feels like to be invisible. I think that element of making sure that you recognize people — that they’re seen, that they’re heard — I think that is a piece that has stuck with me.” The mission of At the Edge of It All is to open our eyes not only to the great work being done on our campus but also the incredible people we pass by every day — each one of them has a story. All you have to do is listen. •

a weekly podcast created to shine a light on all the great things happening at USD and the people who are making them happen. With a growing Hispanic community on campus, the stories are offered in both English and Spanish when the guest is bilingual. Each week, a member of USD’s faculty or administration sits down to share their story. The dialogue offers a unique perspective into who they are, what drives them and what work or research they are passionate about that helps us all to better understand the world. The topics discussed on the podcast are diverse and wide-ranging, from mental health to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to theatre, just to name a few. Darby Vickers, PhD, a professor of philosophy, joined the podcast to discuss the emerging field of artificial intelligence and some of the ethical questions the technology poses for humanity. Cawa Tran, PhD, shared the inspiring story of how her love of biology coincided with a journey of self-dis covery and realization, and how she channels that to connect with her students

At the Edge of It All Podcast Tells Unique

Stories From the USD Community

USD President on Leading a University in 2024 James T. Harris III, DEd, president of USD

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verybody has a story to tell. You just have to be willing to listen.

How a Professor’s Passion for STEM is Inspiring Others and Creating a More Inclusive Industry Odesma Dalrymple, PhD, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering

Each day, fascinating people and ideas pass through the University of San Diego. The campus lies at the heart of a binational region, welcomes students and thought leaders from around the globe and gives people the tools they need to explore and innovate. At the Edge of It All is

Download episodes of At the Edge of It All wherever you get your podcasts or visit sandiego.edu/communications/media-relations

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