Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego media relations team offers expert voices to speak on stories impacting our community. If you're interested in the stories below, or need experts for any other topic you might be working on, don't hesitate to reach out to us at press@sandiego.edu.*
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A recent survey of more than 2,500 workers found that nearly half of those surveyed are looking for or have plans to look for a new job in the new year. According to the survey, that is up from 41% just six months ago. Matt Yepez, the senior director of USD’s Career Development Center, can talk about some of the steps people can take to stand out in a job application and what to consider when applying for a new job.
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Rising Costs for San Diegans
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With inflation, San Diego housing costs, high gas prices and now huge rate increases from SDG&E, how are people supposed to make ends meet? Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, can provide insight into whether we can expect any relief from this in the coming year with a potential recession and what people can do to try and save money during this time.
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Could EU's $414 Million Fine Against Meta Have an Impact Beyond Europe?
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The European Union recently fined Facebook's parent company Meta $414 million for violating its data-protection laws. The violation stems from Meta essentially forcing users to allow personalized ads and experiences, or else be barred from using the company's products. Could the ruling have a long-term impact on Meta's services and its bottom line? Personalized ads are at the core of platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Department Chair of Marketing at USD, Justine Rapp Farrell, can talk about how a ruling from European regulators could affect American users, and what kinds of changes could come from this.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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What Child Advocacy Looks Like Today: A Discussion with Jessica Heldman at the Children's Advocacy Institute
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Jessica Heldman, Fellmeth-Peterson Professor in Residence in Child Rights at the Children’s Advocacy Institute (CAI) at University of San Diego School of Law, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss how a career as a teacher inspired her to get a law degree, what her team at CAI is doing to advocate for children and how social media is impacting their work. You can listen to the episode here.
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