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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Veterans Day: Supporting Veteran Students into Their Next Career Path
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USD has more than 900 military-connected students, including active-duty service members, veterans, and students who come from military families. To support military-connected students, the Epstein Family Military Center is a new space on campus where students can connect with other veterans, find a quiet space to study and receive support as they make the transition from the military into their next career journey as a student. Interviews with students and Nelson Chase, director of the Military and Veterans Program, are available. You can access an interview on the topic with Nelson Chase here.
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USD Professor Utilizing Virtual Reality for Alzheimer's Research
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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Rachel Blaser, professor in the department of neuroscience, cognition and behavior, and her research students are utilizing virtual reality to study spatial awareness and how it changes as we age -- more specifically in people with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. Blaser is available to talk about the virtual reality module she and her students built, as well as the overall importance of this research.
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Students Pitch Business Concepts to Compete for Scholarships
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On Friday, November 13, at 4 p.m., 16 teams from across campus will take the stage to pitch new business concepts to a live audience of local investors, industry leaders, students and alumni for the chance to win scholarships. It’s part of USD’s annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge. From technology-driven solutions to concepts focused on everyday challenges, the competition showcases the creativity and entrepreneurial thinking of USD students. Please RSVP to press@sandiego.edu 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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USD Hosts Distinguished Lecture Series with Daryl Davis
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The Kroc School of Peace Studies will host a discussion on Tuesday, November 10 at 6 p.m. with Daryl Davis, a musician who has used music and dialogue to build peace through discussions with leaders of white supremacist groups. For the past 40 years, his work has emphasized that conversations have the power to break cycles of hate and violence. Davis is available for interviews but has limited availability. RSVP to press@sandiego.edu, if you would like to attend.
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