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.*
*Please note: USD will be closed on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth
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Juneteenth and Its Evolving Meaning
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Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. This year marks four years since Juneteenth became a federal holiday. T.J. Tallie, associate professor of African history, can discuss how Juneteenth may have shifted since becoming a federal holiday and what the holiday's meaning looks like today.
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What’s Next for Today’s College Grads Entering the Workforce?
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As graduation season winds down, new grads face a tougher job market than expected. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates rose to 5.8% in March, up from 4.6% a year ago, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Job postings on Handshake have dropped 15% over the past year, while applications have jumped 30%. Matt Yepez, senior director at USD’s Career Development Center, can share how grads can stand out and successfully launch their careers in a more competitive landscape.
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Warmer Oceans and The Impact on Sea Life Health
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Recent reports have showcased rising temperatures around the world but that also means that ocean temperatures are increasingly hotter too. And, when we see warmer oceans, that has a direct impact on the health of sea life, including corals. Cawa Tran, assistant professor of biology, studies symbiosis, specifically the connection between corals, sea anemones and microorganisms, and the algae and bacteria that live inside of them. Professor Tran can discuss how warmer oceans impact corals and why their livelihood matters to the larger health of our marine ecosystem.
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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 Podcast: Learning How Air Pollution Affects Us
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This week, we talked with David De Haan, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at USD. De Haan and his students study how pollutants get into the air we breathe, and how that affects us. He talked about how he became interested in the subject at a young age, the interesting technology he and his students use to measure air quality, and how wildfire smoke can affect the air. You can listen to this episode here.
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