At the Edge of it All

Alysson Snow, líder de la Clínica Legal sobre Derecho de Vivienda en la Universidad de San Diego, se sentó a hablar con el equipo de "Al borde de todo" sobre lo que estamos viendo con las protecciones de alquiler en este momento. También hablo de los errores comunes que cometen los inquilinos y lo que usted necesita saber para protegerse legalmente tanto como inquilino y propietario.

Alysson Snow is the leader of the Housing Rights Legal Clinic at the University of San Diego. She sat down to talk with the "At the Edge of it All" team about what we're seeing with rental protections right now, common pitfalls for tenants and what you need to know to legally protect yourself as a tenant and landlord.

Noelle Norton, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Diego, joined "At the Edge of it All" to talk about what inspired her to get into higher education, the misconceptions surrounding a decline in people getting a humanities degree and how a liberal arts education can help enrich students' lives beyond the classroom.

Darby Vickers, assistant professor of philosophy, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All" team to talk about her expertise on artificial intelligence -- from how she stays on top of the ever-changing field to what needs to be considered when regulating the industry as a whole. Vickers also shares the top three ways she thinks A.I. is affecting all of us today.

Bridget Frese, clinical associate professor of nursing at USD, joined "At the Edge of It All" to talk about her passion for the nursing field, and some of the mental health struggles nurses have faced in recent years. For Frese, the concept of self-care goes beyond the superficial. She talks about how she uses meditation to get her mind right, and also, as a recording artist, how creativity can be...

Kristin Moran, associate dean and professor of communication at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to talk about how she got interested in the communication field, what she's seen change (and also stay the same) in our media world and how we can look at social media use with a balanced mindset, seeing both the pros and cons.

Cawa Tran, assistant professor of biology at USD, joined "At the Edge of It All" to share her inspiring story - how her educational journey helped her discover her passion for the sea, and learn invaluable lessons about herself along the way. She also explains her work to better understand coral reefs, and how these organisms play a crucial role in our ocean's ecosystem.

"At the Edge of it All" was joined by Amanda Petersen, Professor of Spanish and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at USD, who talked about her passion for the Spanish language and Latin American culture. She explains how her work goes beyond what many might consider traditional "literature" and how she's blending her passions to examine important issues like gender violence and women's studi...

Amanda Petersen, PhD, profesora de español y decana asociada en la Universidad de San Diego, se unió a Al Borde de Todo para hablar sobre su pasión por el idioma español y la cultura latinoamericana. Peterson explica cómo su trabajo va más allá de lo que muchos podrían considerar “literatura” tradicional y cómo combina sus pasiones para examinar temas importantes como la violencia de género y los...

On a mass scale and at a micro level, people everywhere are working to create a more environmentally - sustainable world. “At the Edge of it All” spoke to John Alejandro, Director of Sustainability at USD, about his work on a college campus, and some of the challenges the sustainability field faces more broadly. He also talks about what we , as individuals , can do to make a difference, including...

David Karp, Director of the Center for Restorative Justice at USD, joined "At the Edge of it All" to talk about the growing movement to reshape how we right a wrong. He explains what restorative justice is and why that system may better serve victims of a crime or wrongdoing. Karp also just launched a master's program at USD focused on restorative justice -- one of the few of its kind in the count...

Eric Pierson, co-director of film studies at USD, joined "At the Edge of It All" to discuss the state of cinema, and some of his favorite movies. He talks about why he thinks popcorn flicks deserve just as much a place in our culture as prestige films -- and what he likes about each of them -- and why going to a crowded movie theater can be an experience unlike any other.

“At the Edge of it All” was joined by Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, to talk about all the factors that go into forecasting the economy. He talks about all the different ways the pandemic threw the global economy out of wack, the state of our nation’s economy now, and what he does as an economist at USD.

USD peace studies professor Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick joined “At the Edge of It All” and explained how he uses his position on a university campus to push boundaries and explore new ideas through interdisciplinary collaborations. He also discusses how, as we see negative things happening in the world around us, we can gain some perspective and take steps to make positive change.

Dr. Imane Khalil, Associate Dean of Graduate Engineering Programs at USD, joined "At the Edge of it All" to discuss her cutting-edge career. She talks about how she helped develop a Mars rover, why she left that position to pursue teaching, and how she's creating a brand new curriculum for the engineers of the future.

Dr. Reyes Quezada, professor in the Department of Learning and Teaching at the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences, joined “At the Edge of It All" to talk about his background working on farms as a young immigrant and how he ended up dedicating himself to a career in education. Also, amid a teacher shortage across California, he explains why he's hopeful that othe...

El Dr. Reyes Quezada, se unió a "At the Edge of It All” para hablar sobre su vida en los campos al inmigrar a este país y como terminó con una carrera dedicada a la educación. Además, en medio de la escasez de maestros en California, por qué tiene la esperanza de que otros sigan sus pasos

Serafin Paredes, director of the University of San Diego’s Mariachi Ensemble and founder of Mariachi Juvenil de San Diego, sat down with “At the Edge of it All” to share his musical journey, and discuss how he’s introducing the sounds of mariachi to future generations, and the rest of the world. Mariachi Juvenil de San Diego: http://www.mariachijuvenildesandiego.com/

Serafin Paredes, director del de música de Mariachi en la Universidad de San Diego y fundador del grupo Mariachi Juvenil de San Diego, se sentó con "At the Edge of it All" para háblar sobre su carrera musical, además hablo sobre cómo a logrado compartir el sonido mexicano con las nuevas generaciones y el resto del mundo . Mariachi Juvenil de San Diego: http://www.mariachijuvenildesandiego.com/

Karen Sigmond, Senior Director of Graduate, International and Certificate Programs at the University of San Diego’s School of Law, joined "At the Edge of it All" to talk about what got her interested in law, how she helped to develop a new online master's program in Comparative Law taught in Spanish, and why a program like this is so important for those in the legal field in Latin America.

Carrie Tremble, clinical director of the University of San Diego's Tele-mental Health Training Clinic, joined "At the Edge of it All" to talk about Suicide Prevention Month. She provided listeners with the warning signs to look out for, how to help those who may be struggling, and resources available. National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 University of San Diego's Counseling Center: D...

Karen Sigmond, directora de programas de posgrado, internacionales y de certificación de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de San Diego, se unió a "At the Edge of it All" para hablar sobre lo que la inspiro a estudiar derecho y cómo ayudó a desarrollar una nueva maestría en línea. Se trata del programa en Derecho Comparado impartido en español. Sigmond habla de la importancia de un programa...

Eileen Daspro, clinical professor of international business at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to talk about how studying abroad in Mexico led to a career in international business, why small businesses should take advantage of exporting internationally and how her business students are helping small businesses grow their international reach.

Eileen Daspro, profesora clínica de negocios internacionales en la Universidad de San Diego, se unió al podcast "At the Edge of it All" para hablar sobre cómo una visita a México la llevo a una carrera en negocios internacionales, por qué las pequeñas empresas deberían aprovechar la exportación a nivel internacional y cómo sus estudiantes de negocios están ayudando a pequeñas empresas a aumentar s...

Whether you're applying for your first job or looking to switch careers, navigating the application process can be daunting. "At the Edge of It All" sat down with Matt Yepez, senior director of the Career Development Center at USD, to get some tips for applying for jobs. Yepez talks about some resources you have at your disposal that you might not even know about, and what it's like for employers...