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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Expert Insights on Wildfires and Recovery Efforts
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In light of recent wildfires in Los Angeles and San Diego County’s history with these disasters, we have two experts available to discuss the impacts and recovery efforts. Laura Deitrick, director of The Nonprofit Institute at USD, can speak to how nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in assisting communities during natural disasters, offering guidance on where wildfire victims can turn for support. Claudia Avila, assistant professor of environmental and ocean sciences, co-authored a recent study on soil chemical changes during and after wildfires. Her research highlights the unexpected toxins released by wildfires and emphasizes the need for improved monitoring techniques, which could significantly enhance post-fire recovery strategies
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Economists to Analyze How Recent Elections Could Shape Local and National Economies at San Diego Roundtable
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On Thursday morning, the 41st Annual San Diego Economic Roundtable will bring together the region's top economic experts to explore how recent election results — both locally and nationally — could impact jobs, businesses and opportunities in San Diego and beyond. Hosted by the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, San Diego Workforce Partnership and San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center, and sponsored by C3bank, this event will provide critical insights into the economic outlook for 2025. RSVP to press@sandiego.edu to attend.
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Mental Wellness Awareness Month: USD’s Tele-Mental Health Training Clinic to Provide Free Mental Health Services to Military-Connected Community
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USD’s Tele-Mental Health Training Clinic recently received a $2.5 million grant to provide free telemental health services to military personnel, veterans and their families. This initiative aims to address the growing mental health needs within the military-connected community. It will allow the clinic to expand its reach and provide free mental health support to more than 100 military-connected community members throughout California starting in early 2025. Nick Boyd, PhD, assistant professor and principal investigator for the grant, can talk about this grant and the importance of expanding mental health options for our military community.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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At the Edge of It All: A Conflict Resolution Scholar Shares What Global Conflicts Look Like Today, and How They Can Be Resolved
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Philip Gamaghelyan, associate professor of conflict resolution at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to talk about his life living in Armenia during Soviet Union rule, and how war impacted his career trajectory. Gamaghelyan also talks about how conflict resolution has changed over the last few decades, and why. Listen here.
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