Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego public affairs 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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Earth Month: How Smarter Supply Chains Can Help Businesses and the Planet
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Earth Month spotlights the urgent need to rethink how goods are made, used and reused. Gregory Skrovan, director of the Supply Chain Management Institute at USD, is available to break down why "circular supply chains" matter and how they can help both businesses and the planet. These ideas will also be front and center at the institute’s 15th Annual Spring Symposium on April 24, focused on turning sustainability into smart business strategy.
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April is National Autism Acceptance Month
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April is a time to promote inclusion, foster understanding and support individuals on the autism spectrum. The University of San Diego’s Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity equips educators with tools to better support students from diverse backgrounds. Its director, Niki Elliott, is available for interviews to discuss how adults can better recognize and address the needs of neurodiverse children and why this work is essential.
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USD Athletes Begin "Peace Through Sports" Programming to Learn How Sports Can Be a Bridge for Peace and Community
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Despite differences in religion or political affiliation, sports can be the common denominator and connector between communities. At USD, student athletes will get an opportunity to learn about the history of how sports has been a bridge for peace and connection in a series of events called "Peace through Sports." USD's Athletics departments and leaders at the Joan B. Kroc School worked together to build this programming. On Friday morning, USD's men's and women's soccer team will take part in the first event with guest speaker and former refugee, Sedrick Murhula, sharing his experience in using sports in Mexico and Central Africa to connect people, despite their differences. Student athletes will also get a chance to share how they might envision using their sport in a more community-forward way. RSVP if you would like to attend.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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The Role of Leadership in Shaping Workplace Culture
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On this episode of At the Edge of It All, we speak with Jennifer Miles, PhD, assistant professor of management at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business. She talks about workplace culture and leadership, drawing on her research and international experiences. She also discusses how culture shapes employee behavior, the role of leadership in setting norms and what managers can do to create a healthy, collaborative environment for their teams.
You can listen on Apple Podcasts here.
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