Why are some people, species, ecosystems, and social systems more resilient than others? And how can we cultivate resilience on our planet and in our lives? Berkeley Professor of Global Change Biology Bree Rosenblum will share recent work on the theme of resilience. She will discuss advances in biodiversity science and her team’s efforts to bring an endangered species back from the brink of extinction, as well as explore the link between biodiversity science and our lives.
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Join us for an exciting new season of learning and discovery! Spring registration opens Monday, Feb. 10, at 9 AM. In the meantime, flip through our spring brochure — freshly updated since landing in mailboxes. Dive deep into Chinese cinema, global hotspots, AI, music, film, food, literature, and more — taught by star Berkeley faculty, including Carol Christ who retired as chancellor of Berkeley in June 2024, and other scholars. Courses are available to OLLI @Berkeley members only. Learn about all the benefits of membership, as well as our fee assistance program. Classes — in person and online — start the week of March 31. Join us!
There are many reasons to relocate abroad — study, love, retirement, a fresh start, or a better (and often more affordable) quality of life. Stepping out of your comfort zone — and into a new culture and way of being — can be revitalizing and intriguing. In this month's Vital Aging Forum, Annette Segal discusses the numerous benefits of moving abroad, such as making life-long international friends, learning a new language and obtaining a fresh perspective, as well as unearthing what you don’t like and what you’re capable of doing on your own.
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Oakland author and one of California's most celebrated librarians and public historians, Dorothy Lazard will read from her coming-of-age memoir, What You Don't Know Will Make a Whole New World, and discuss the challenges, techniques, and cultural benefits of grounding personal narratives in specific place and time.
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Climate change disproportionally impacts low-income and vulnerable communities around the world, the people and places least responsible for the problem. Berkeley professor Daniel Kammen will discuss the science and policies that address the root causes of climate change — and the social, racial, and environmental injustices entangled with it — and possible paths forward to create an equitable and sustainable future for all.
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The Trump administration is back in power. Attorney Jeff Ruch, who has represented government whistleblowers and scientists for decades, will review laws relating to government transparency, scientific integrity, and whistleblowing, and discuss their application during the return of Trump.
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You're invited to learn more about how deep listening enhances our curiosity and empathy toward the world around us. Elizabeth Rosner will discuss her newest book, Third Ear, which braids together personal stories of a multilingual upbringing with scholarly inquiry across a variety of disciplines. This presentation will help you discover how the power of deep listening can contribute meaningfully to interpersonal connection as well as social transformation.
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