A Sampling of Clips for
June 7th, 2007
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Bye-bye, Birdie
Nature, June 6 - In a new study, ecologist Walter Jetz of UCSD and his colleagues have predicted the fate of 8,750 non-marine bird species in a world in which continuing climate change and new patterns of land use by humans transform Earth's landscape. More
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Experts Debate the Pros and Cons of NAFTA
KPBS, June 6 -- As the immigration debate rages on around the country, one factor that may be at the heart of why so many more immigrants are pouring into this country is NAFTA. Guests, including, Dr. Richard E. Feinberg, professor of international political economy at UCSD, discuss the issue. More
Minuteman, Minutewoman
San Diego Reader, June 6 -- 'They're all marching to the same drummer. Nobody is supposed to get out of step. The rule is to obey orders." That's activist Norma Damashek talking about city government under Mayor Jerry Sanders, a former police chief, and his chief operating officer, Ronne Froman, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral. (Quotes UCSD political scientist Steve Erie) More
Folk Icon Hinton Honored With Free Poway Music Festival
North County Times, June 6 -- San Diego folk icon and longtime UCSD biology professor Sam Hinton turned 90 in March. To celebrate his musical contributions to the region's folk scene, San Diego Folk Heritage is hosting the Sam Hinton Folk Celebration 2007 on June 9 at Old Poway Park. More
Entrepreneurship Competition at UCSD Goes Down to the Wire
San Diego Business Journal, , June 6 -- Local executives will judge business plans crafted by UCSD students to wrap up the first year of the UCSD $50,000 Entrepreneurship Competition. Judging is open to the public and begins at 10 a.m. June 9 in Atkinson Hall. It is open to the public. More