Best UW Sustainability Podcasts (2024)

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Jean-François Di Meglio on China, the EU, and the US 21:56

5M ago21:56

21:56

In this episode, Jean-François di Meglio, the President of Asia Centre, discussed EU-China relations and his professional experiences in international finance with David Fields, CEAS Associate Director. Asia Centre is a Paris-based independent research institute which focuses on international and economic relations with countries in the Asia Pacifi…

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Kaiser Kuo on the Sinica Podcast and his journey as a China commentator 25:08

9M ago25:08

25:08

Kaiser Kuo, the host of the Sinica Podcast, sat down with CEAS's David Fields during his visit to the UW campus. He discussed how he became interested in the political climate surrounding US & China relations, what drew him away from graduate school, and how his personal history influenced his desire to shed a light on information coming out of Chi…

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Aaron Skabelund on Inglorious, Illegal Bastards 27:51

9M ago27:51

27:51

Professor Aaron Skabelund of Brigham Young University discusses his path to Japanese history through his love for reading and opportunities to live in Japan. During his time at Columbia he found an interest in Japanese history, empire, and animals, which produced his first book, "Empire of Dogs." His new book, "Inglorious, Illegal Bastards," discus…

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UW Tacoma sustainability with Genevieve Conley 28:47

11M ago28:47

28:47

Genevieve Conley, the UW Tacoma Student Sustainability Coordinator, talks about the new UW Tacoma Husky Sustainability Fund and how it will impact sustainability efforts on the Tacoma campus.

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Brian Dott on How the Chile Pepper changed China 23:28

1y ago23:28

23:28

On this episode of the East Asia Now podcast, Professor Brian Dott of Whitman College discusses how he got into studying Chinese history through his father’s colleagues and how he decided to study the history of chile pepper in China. He discusses his book, The Chile Pepper in China: A Cultural Biography, and how difficult it is to trace how an Ame…

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UW Recycling with Adam Fehn 27:25

1y ago27:25

27:25

Adam Fehn, Program Coordinator with UW Recycling, joins us for a discussion on how to properly recycle and compost, as well as waste reduction goals and efforts at the University of Washington. Learn more about UW Recycling at uwrecycling.com or on Instagram @uwrecycling

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Melissa Macauley on the 19th C. Expansion of Chinese in Southeast Asia 27:36

1y ago27:36

27:36

On this episode of the East Asia Now podcast, Professor Melissa Macauley of Northwestern University discusses her interest in Chinese history and its connection to Southeast Asian history. In her book, Distant Shores: Colonial Encounters on China’s Maritime Frontier, she argues against the narrative that China lacked expansion and resources in the …

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UW Energy Conservation with Norm Menter 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

22:23

Norm Menter is the Assistant Director for Energy, Utilities and Operations with UW Facilities. Since 2013, Norm has managed the UW's Energy Conservation program. He talks about what the UW is doing around energy conservation, why it's important, and how it is the foundation for the university's strategy for decarbonization.…

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Episode 6: Learn/Earn/Relearn/Our Turn — Team Reflections 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

29:56

In this bonus sixth episode of Learn/Earn/Relarn, the podcast team looks back on the series — lessons learned, concerns uncovered, inspiration, excitement, and opportunities revealed. In the first part of episode 6, hosts Rovy Branon and Hanson Hosein recap episode 5 with futurist Amy Webb. The future is coming fast and furious — are we ready to me…

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UW Sustainability Director Lisa Dulude 20:52

1+ y ago20:52

20:52

We're back! We're re-launching the podcast by talking to the new director of UW Sustainability. Lisa Dulude joined the UW Sustainability office in May 2022. Prior to starting at UW, she served for 12 years as the Energy and Sustainability Manager for Snohomish County. In this episode, Lisa talks about her sustainability background, some of the big …

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Episode 5: End of the Beginning — The Genesis of Our New Future 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

46:24

In episode five of Learn/Earn/Relearn, we're looking ahead to the future. Will our 100-plus-year lives include "panda" sandwiches, engineered offspring, and freedom from disease? As we contemplate the technological changes that may lie ahead, our hosts ask — Are we ready? How do educators, parents, and workers prepare themselves and others for a co…

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Episode 4: Learn for Life — When is it Time to Go Back to School? 1:08:52

1+ y ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Back-to-school time used to mean August/September... is that accurate anymore? Probably not, say our hosts Rovy Branon, Vice Provost for Continuum College at the University of Washington, and Hanson Hosein, co-founder of a UW graduate program in Communication Leadership. Given increasing life spans and the acceleration of technology and its impacts…

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Brigid Vance on Dream Divination in the Ming Era 19:48

1+ y ago19:48

19:48

Lawrence University’s Professor Brigid Vance discusses her background that led to her studying the intellectual and socio-cultural history of Ming Dynasty China. Her current research focuses on the legacy and cultural import of dreams and dream divination in late imperial China, including dream interpretation and how knowledge about dreams are diss…

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Episode 3: Reskilling & Upskilling — Learn Long and Prosper 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

43:48

“You’re not college material, Rovy,” said the high school counselor to the now-head of professional and continuing education at the University of Washington. To be fair, Rovy admits that his counselor was probably correct at that time in his life. In the end, a non-traditional route to higher education was the answer, allowing Rovy to access higher…

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Episode 7 - Pernille Kok-Jensen // Director Cultural Insights at Fitzroy Communications 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

Pernille Kok-Jensen has more than 15 years of experience working turning trends and consumer insights into strategy. She helps brands remain relevant in their competitive field by offering tailor-made future perspectives on demand. She looks sideways and dives deep in order to understand what consumer culture is all about. She has a firm grasp of e…

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Episode 2: Tech, AI, and the Speed of Change 53:02

1+ y ago53:02

53:02

Can we hack our biology for longer lives or instantaneous access to information? Will your kid need a flyer's license in addition to (or instead of) a driver's license? And on a somewhat more serious note, should we fear that AI is coming for all our jobs? In this riveting conversation, co-hosts Rovy Branon, University of Washington Continuum Colle…

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Episode 1: (Re)Skills Lab — Andrew Scott & The 100-Year Life 57:11

1+ y ago57:11

57:11

Could living to 100 become the norm? It’s very likely that 25-year-olds living in the US today will enjoy a greatly extended life expectancy. But what does that mean for work? Technology is advancing at lightning speed, changing how we live and work, creating new jobs and rendering others obsolete. What happens if you need to reskill at 70? Will th…

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Matt Alt, "Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World" 25:20

1+ y ago25:20

25:20

In this episode CEAS Associate Director David Fields and Tokyo-based author Matt Alt discuss "fantasy delivery devices," the first karaoke machine and Alt's new book Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World.For more on Matt Alt and to purchase a copy of the book visit https://www.mattalt.com/.…

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Introducing Learn/Earn/Relearn 1:44

1+ y ago1:44

1:44

Imagine living to one hundred years or more! Thanks to technological advances, a 25-year-old living in the United States today is likely to do just that. Sustaining this extended lifespan presents all kinds of challenges — and compelling opportunities. Younger generations will have to “re-boot” professionally every few years. What will it mean to s…

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Episode 6 - Roel van Hoff // Award Winning Sneaker Designer and Founder of sneakersschool.com 21:21

2y ago21:21

21:21

Saja interviewt Roel van Hoff, de founder sneakerrestore.nl. Gepresenteerd door: Saja Chander Guest: Roel van HoffBy Causeartist // Fairbee

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Episode 5 - Esther Smit // Co-founder van Oxious 41:59

2y ago41:59

41:59

Saja interviewt Esther Smit, de co-founder van Oxious. Esther is een voorbeeld van iemand die een probleem zien en dat gaat oplossen. Met haar hands-on mentaliteit heeft zij, samen met haar partner Loes Stapper, Oxious naar het punt gebracht dat zij een leidend voorbeeld zijn in hun branch. Gepresenteerd door: Saja Chander Guest: Esther Smit…

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Episode 4 - Erik de Groot // Co-founder at Iron Roots 35:20

2y ago35:20

35:20

Met je vrienden kan je niet alleen een avondje stappen of op vakantie. Erik de Groot, Askan Hashemzadeh en Stefan Boerkamp besloten om samen een bedrijf op te richten en niet zomaar een. Een met een stevige missie, “de sportkledingwereld plasticvrij te krijgen” en dat niet alleen. Ze focussen ook op eerlijke beloningen en goede arbeidsomstandighede…

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Episode 3 - Hatice Tekin // Co-Founder of Ana Dyla 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

Saja is interviewing Hatice Tekinis, a power woman in jewelry who is trying to change the jewelry world. Ana Dyla is a lifestyle brand that focuses on active work for an honest and better world through fair products of a transparent and sustainable source. Ana Dyla is here for every woman, no matter her age or appearance.…

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Episode 2 - Angela Ursem // Founder Food for Skin 19:00

2y ago19:00

19:00

Dit is de Fairbee Buzz podcast waar we alles bespreken rond de ogenschijnlijke tegenstelling van ‘shopping en lifestyle’ en duurzaamheid. Fairbee is het online warenhuis waar je met een gerust hart kunt winkelen met oog voor milieu, arbeidsomstandigheden, productie en dierenwelzijn. Oftewel de plek voor producten en merken met allure, klasse en aut…

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Episode 1 - Conny Dorrestijn interviews the Founder of Fairbee, Saja Chander 21:24

2+ y ago21:24

21:24

In this first episode of Fairbee Buzz, Conny Dorrestijn who is one of the leading personalities in fintech, interviews Saja Chander, Founder and CEO of Fairbee. NL - In deze allereerste editie van Fairbee Buzz interviewt een van de meest prominente persoonlijkheden in fintech Conny Dorrestijn de oprichtster en CEO van Fairbee: Saja Chander.…

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Introducing Fairbee Buzz 0:44

2+ y ago0:44

0:44

Saja Chander hosts Fairbee Buzz. She interviews inspiring entrepreneurs in sustainable lifestyle & fashion. Together they want to find answers and direction on how to impact conscious shopping. Dutch translation: Saja Chander is uw host voor Fairbee Buzz. Ze interviewt inspirerende ondernemers in duurzame lifestyle & fashion. Samen zoeken ze het an…

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CSF Spotlight 7 Interview with UW Sustainability Director, Claudia Frere-Anderson 1:00:28

2+ y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

On this episode of the CSF Spotlight, we are joined by UW Sustainability director, Claudia Frere-Anderson. Claudia joined the University of Washington in 2009 and she has led huge Sustainability efforts since then, working as a pioneer of sustainability. Listen to learn about University of Washington's history in sustainability advancements and the…

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Tri-campus Q&A: talking sustainability with Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma 53:57

3y ago53:57

53:57

Daimon Eklund and Toren Elste of UW Sustainability are joined by UW Bothell's Alexa Russo and UW Tacoma's Allan Cortina to answer questions about sustainability on all three UW campuses. Learn more: UW Sustainability website: green.uw.edu Facebook: UWSustainability Instagram: sustainableUW UW Bothell sustainability website: www.uwb.edu/sustainabili…

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CSF Spotlight # 6 Interview with the U of Arizona Green Fund 56:51

3+ y ago56:51

56:51

On this episode of the CSF Spotlight, we were joined by Stella and Ryan from the University of Arizona’s Green Fund program. Tune in to listen to our conversation about university green funds and the different roles they play. We exchanged some great feedback and ideas. We hope you can learn as much as we did from this very fruitful conversation! L…

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CSF Spotlight #5: David Frantz, Committee Chair 1:03:00

3+ y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

On today's episode, Yahia Ali is joined with David Frantz. David is a senior at the University of Washington and is the current CSF Committee Chair. During the talk, they discuss both of their experiences coming from rural towns to Seattle, how David went from not attending CSF meetings to now being the chair, and how the Associated Students at UW …

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Kate Simonen - 2020 Husky Green Award winner 19:25

3+ y ago19:25

19:25

Kate Simonen is the executive director of the Carbon Leadership Forum and Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of Washington. Her research has focused on the innovation of construction materials and practices that will go a long way in creating a low-carbon future. For her work, she was one of the recipients of th…

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CSF Spotlight #4: Ronnie Fang w/ Interactive Biogas Foodcart 48:11

3+ y ago48:11

48:11

On this episode of CSF Spotlight, Yahia Ali and Fotima Ibrokhim interview Ronnie Fang, A former UW Environmental Studies student and current Seattle Outreach Specialist at Waste Management. Ronnie is a part of the Interactive Biogas Foodcart project team which received $21,176 from the CSF in 2016-2017. This project incorporates a vast variety of d…

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Ursula Valdez - 2020 Husky Green Award winner 42:25

3+ y ago42:25

42:25

UW Sustainability student intern Annika Prom talks with Ursula Valdez, a faculty member in UW Bothell's School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences. Ursula Valdez is a 2020 Husky Green Award winner for her work promoting sustainability and conservation on and off the UW Bothell campus. She actively encourages students and other researchers to docum…

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Embracing Our Inner Child 32:13

3+ y ago32:13

32:13

The Blue Devil Podcast returns and we are back with new hosts. In this episode we talked about Halloween, Door Dash is now in Menomonie plus much more. FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT NEW EPISODES, EVENTS AND MORE. Facebook: @uwbdpodcast Instagram: @uwbdpodcast

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"Return of the BD Podcast" 28:34

3+ y ago28:34

28:34

The Blue Devil Podcast returns and we are back with new hosts. In this episode you get to know us a little more and learn about are goals for this year. FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT NEW EPISODES, EVENTS AND MORE. Facebook: @uwbdpodcast Instagram: @uwbdpodcast

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CSF Spotlight #3: Africa Now 46:57

3+ y ago46:57

46:57

In this week’s podcast, we have guests from the Africa Now Project. Tune in to hear from Program Director Michelle Mvundura and ANA Board Member Kemi Akinlosotu about their experience working with Africa Now . In the past 3 years of collaboration, the Africa Now team has been awarded over $48,000 in CSF funding. On an annual basis, Africa Now mobil…

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CSF Spotlight #2: Anaerobic Digester 52:14

3+ y ago52:14

52:14

On this episode of CSF Spotlight, Fotima and Yahia talk to Aaron Flaster, the project lead for the Anaerobic Digester project and current Research Study Coordinator at UW. This project was funded twice in 2018 for a total of $45,000 and received a $5,000 class gift from the College of the Environment. On the podcast, Aaron talks about how working o…

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CSF Spotlight #1: Meet the Team! 41:04

3+ y ago41:04

41:04

In the first episode of “CSF Spotlight”, the Campus Sustainability Fund’s student staff members Fotima Ibrokhim (Outreach Coordinator) and Yahia Ali (Project Development Specialist) discuss their individual journeys to the CSF, what their personal experience has been with CSF, and how their views on sustainability has evolved through their experien…

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Junko Habu On What Food Insecurity in Pre-Modern Japan Can Teach Us About Sustainability 15:59

3+ y ago15:59

15:59

In this episode CEAS Associate Director David Fields speaks with Junko Habu, professor of Anthropology at the University of California-Berkeley. Habu discusses her interest in food security in Jomon Japan and what lessons prehistoric societies can teach us in our own quest for sustainability.By Center for East Asian Studies, UW—Madison

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Jean-Pierre Cabestan, "China Tomorrow: Democracy Or Dictatorship?" 47:08

3+ y ago47:08

47:08

This episode features a talk given by Jean-Pierre Cabestan on his recent book China Tomorrow: Democracy or Dictatorship? Cabestan is a political scientist at Hong Kong Baptist University. This talk was given in Madison in fall 2019.By Center for East Asian Studies, UW—Madison

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Plastic Free July with UW Recycling 45:39

3+ y ago45:39

45:39

Each year, millions of people around the globe take the Plastic Free July challenge and choose to refuse single-use plastics. UW Recycling was leading the charge this month to provide the UW community with resources, encouragement and tips to reduce plastic use. We talk with UW Recycling Manager Liz Gignilliat about why it's important to reduce pla…

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Toshihiro Nakayama, "How Japan Handled the ‘Trump Shock’ and learned to Live with it" 52:56

4y ago52:56

52:56

This episode features a talk given by Toshihiro Nakayama titled “"How Japan Handled the ‘Trump Shock’ and learned to Live with it: Understanding Japan-US Relations from a Japanese Perspective." Nakayama is a prominent Japanese public intellectual, a Professor of American Politics and Foreign Policy at Keio University in Tokyo, and a journalist.…

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Sustainability Stories: Investing in intersectional sustainability with the Campus Sustainability Fund 41:14

4y ago41:14

41:14

This is the audio from an online talk by Fotima Ibrokhim, Yahia Ali and Michael Diamond of the Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF), as part of the Sustainability Stories @ UW series. The University of Washington's Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is a student-run and student-funded grant program that works to support and facilitate intersectional sust…

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TransAsia and the World is now East Asia Now 0:49

4y ago0:49

0:49

We are excited to announce that TransAsia and the World is transitioning to East Asia Now an outreach initiative of the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. We look forward to continuing to bring you programming touching on a wide range of topics in East Asian Studies and on issues connecting East Asia and the Unite…

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2020 Earth Day talk: State of Sustainability at the UW with Provost Mark Richards 57:01

4y ago57:01

57:01

As part of the University of Washington's recognition of Earth Day's 50th anniversary, Provost Mark Richards and VP of Facilities Lou Cariello spoke about current and future sustainability efforts at the UW, including the newly-released Sustainability Strategy. Learn more about the Strategy at green.uw.edu/plan Their discussion was followed by upda…

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UW Creative Communications 31:06

4+ y ago31:06

31:06

Katy Folk-Way, Director of Creative Communications, and Steven Roberts, Assistant Director of Mailing, Safety and Building Services, join us. The discussion starts with information on how Creative Communications integrates sustainability into its printing and copying operations, and then we talk about how the Mailing Services team has moved toward …

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UW Green Greeks Representative Program 18:25

4+ y ago18:25

18:25

The University of Washington's Green Greek Representative Program works to engage UW fraternity and sororities on topics of sustainability. Members work on projects to improve sustainability in the Greek chapters as well as promoting sustainability in the community. On this podcast, Green Greek Director Shelby Carroll and Vice President of Membersh…

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Justin Tse on Asian American Religion 26:31

5y ago26:31

26:31

Episode 15 - Justin Tse discusses the trans-Pacific lives of Cantonese Protestants, his approach to the study of Asian American history and religion, and the 2014 Hong Kong Umbrella Movement.By Center for East Asian Studies, UW—Madison

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Joseph Ho on Missionary Photography in Republican China 32:52

5y ago32:52

32:52

Galen Poor and Joshua Tan interview Joseph Ho about his intersecting interests in the modern history of Christianity in China and the history of photography. Learn about cultural encounters between Americans and China in the early twentieth century, the unique position of American missionaries in early twentieth century China, the history of photog…

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Kathleen Gutierrez on the Politics of Nomenclature in the Philippines 35:10

5y ago35:10

35:10

Episode 13 - Philip Cerepak and Galen Poor interview PhD candidate Kathleen Gutierrez of the University of California-Berkeley about the politics of nomenclature and binomial naming systems for plants in the Philippines during the early twentieth century. Learn about colonialism and science, the relationship between local and Western naming systems…

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