Free Public Programs this Spring

New Noon Lecture Series, Free Films, The Presidency, Sustainability, Future of Radio, Cal Day

Free public lectures and other events are part of how UC Berkeley Extension fulfills its mission to bring the educational excellence of UC Berkeley to the community. A variety of programs this winter and spring give the public a chance to learn about a spectrum of timely issues.

Ecocity Building for a New Day

What is an ecological city? What are the sustainable development strategies for the low-energy, ecocity model as we strive to move away from the current high-energy auto-city? Come explore a cooperative framework for how best we can build a future taking into account land uses, restoration of nature, and integration of natural design. We will focus on the overall strategies for reshaping the city for sustainability and long-term health of nature and civilization.
Saturday, January 21, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Art, Spirit, Politics, Power
Humanities on the Cutting Edge – A Five-Lecture Series

This program of five noontime lectures explores cultural issues that make the humanities central to our lives. Lectures are given at the SOMA Center by UC Berkeley Extension’s premier instructors. March 14: Bernard von Bothmer, “The Memory of the Vietnam War, the 1960s, and the Rise of the Right: 1980-2004" ; March 21: Charles Burack, “How the Humanities Can Help Business”; March 28: Bruce Elliott, “Spirituality Through Art”; April 4: Zohreh Niknia, “A Belly Dancer or a Veiled Object: Images of Muslim Women in the West ”; April 11: Sandra Lim, “Asian American Literature.” More....

From Newscast to Podcast: The Future of Radio Journalism
A Lecture by Robert Siegel, Host of NPR's All Things Considered

Millions of Americans get their news from public radio. But how long will they continue to do so? What happens to radio in the age of the iPod? And what new technologies will roil the airwaves in the future? Come hear veteran public radio journalist Robert Siegel reflect on the state of the medium he loves. Siegel will discuss trends in news and broadcasting and their impact on the kind of radio journalism he practices.
Saturday, April 8, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The American Presidency in 2006

President Bush emerged from his 2004 victory a strengthened political figure, but as he moves toward the upcoming mid-term elections, he has struggled with a series of challenges. Join political experts and commentators for a lively discussion of the president's performance and what may lie ahead. Presented by the Center on Politics at the Institute of Governmental Studies and UC Berkeley Extension.
Monday, April 10, 7 - 9 pm

Cal Day 2006 – A Day to Discover the Berkeley Campus

You're invited to the university ’s annual open house. Tour the beautiful campus, attend lectures, enjoy athletic events, watch performances, learn about academic programs, and participate in activities for the whole family. For more information, call (510) 642-2294 or visit the website at www.berkeley.edu/calday.
Saturday, April 22, 9 am - 4 pm

Sustainability Film Series

To inaugurate the new sustainable design certificate program, Extension is offering free screenings of these ecology films: William McDonough's The Next Revolution; the award-winning oil film, The End of Suburbia; and the ground-breaking toxics film, Blue Vinyl.
Schedule coming soon. For more information, call (415) 284-1070.

Founded in 1891, UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley. Today, Extension offers 2,000 courses each year, including online courses, along with more than 30 certificate programs and customized on-site corporate training.

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