Capen Conversations

Capen Conversations

By The Spectrum

Capen Conversations, an all new podcast by @UBSpectrum with talk from around the University at Buffalo.

02/25/20

Episode 5: UB Sustainability looks to guide campus through climate action plan

On our fifth episode, UB Sustainability’s Ryan McPherson and Derek Nichols talked about developing UB's new climate action plan, which is set to lay out initiatives such as “electrifying" vehicles used at the university and increasing solar power on Read more

02/07/20

Episode 4: Students discuss encounters with mental health at UB

On our fourth episode, four University at Buffalo students talked about the need for "support systems" and educators who can lend a helping hand when it comes to addressing mental health needs on a college campus. Recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

11/22/19

Episode 3: Black Student Union discusses police encounters, tips for students

On our third episode, Black Student Union vice president Varnel Fleurisma leads a forum on police encounters and “knowing your rights” for home searches, traffic stops and more. BSU members weighed in during the meeting held in the Student Union. RecRead more

10/16/19

Episode 2: Department of Media Study professor and filmmaker John Fiege

On our second episode, Prof. John Fiege joins us to discuss his award-winning career as a filmmaker, his coverage of environmental stories nationwide (from Hurricane Harvey to the Keystone XL Pipeline) and his methodology of capturing stories throughRead more

09/09/19

Episode 1: Student Association President Yousouf Amolegbe

On our first episode, Student Association President Yousouf Amolegbe joins us to discuss the recent 2019 Fall Fest Concert Series announcement, what it's like being recognized on campus and how his e-board's plans changed since their election win in Read more

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