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Sustainability Adelante Podcast Series

Sustainability Adelante a OFS Podcast Series

The Sustainability Adelante UTRGV Office for Sustainability Podcast Series showcases the testimonials and accomplishments of our expert sustainability partners throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The Podcasts will cover a wide range of Sustainable Development topics that support the social, environmental, and economic systems that are needed to sustain life and promote equity in our world. The series will cover spotlight topics each month that are historically significant to sustainability in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, and the World beyond.

Campus Sustainability Month Podcast with UTRGV's OFS's Chief Sustainability Officer Marianella Franklin A UTRGV Sustainability Adelante OFS Podcast Discover sustainable development, and why it is mission driven, at UTRGV in the new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Marianella Franklin, UTRGV's Chief Sustainability Officer. Whether it be social advocacy and advancement, economic equity and viability, or environmental stewardship and protections, sustainability is unequivocally present at UTRGV. Join the discussion on how we can improve quality of life from small behavior changes to institutional and global strides.
Sustainability Adelante a UTRGV OFS Podcast episode with Dr. Diana Almaguer, Regional Directory of BCFS Health and Human Services. Sustainability and Human Trafficking, World Day Against Trafficking of Persons The protections of persons and safeguarding quality of life for all is evident in the new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Diana Almageur, Regional Director for BCFS Health & Human Services. Join the discussion to ameliorate human trafficking and the important role that sustainability has in safety planning on a regional, state, and national scale.
Space Exploration and Sustainability with Dr. Mario Diaz Sustainability takes us out of this world in the new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Mario Diaz, Professor and Director of the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy. Discover how studying space helps us understand our singularity unique cosmos and why protecting our planet is a priority for environmental stewardship,social protections, and economic innovation. Join us in uncovering and better understanding the work of the CGWA, and its ongoing impact to space exploration.
Sustainability and Recycling in Plastic Free Month the RGV with LRGVDC Sustainability reducing waste is the primary mission of the LRGVDC. The Sustainability Adelante Podcast speaks with Rick Carrera, Director of Community and Economic Development with the LRGVDC to discuss the programs, services, and opportunities for the Rio Grande Valley. Join the many who are making strides to reduce waste and their ecological footprint by discovering recycling and its positive economic, social, and environmental impact.
Sustainable Health Systems Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Beatriz Tapia Innovation, Access, and Equity in Health Care is a cornerstone to the UTRGV School of Medicine in the new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Beatriz Tapia. A one of a kind expirience is found within the doors of our medical care solutions, community led planning, emphasis on culturally inclusive practices, and education.
Sustanability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Maysam Pounrik and Ms. Claudia Aleman on Climate and Air Quality Intentional Climate Action is on the rise with this new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Maysam Pounrik and Claudia Aleman. Join the discussion of the UTRGV Green House Gas Emissions Inventory and the behavior changes associated with clean air and climate at the individual and system level.
Mental Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Month Sustainability Podcast with Dr. Christopher Albert Education, outreach, partnership, and service surrounding Mental Wellness are undeniable in this new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Christopher Albert. Discover the abundance of services, support, and access available at the UTRGV Counseling Center where students are empowered, and solutions are personalized.
Mental Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Month Sustainability Podcast with Dr. Alfonso Mercado The face of mental wellness is diverse, important, and many in our world today. Join the discussion with the new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Alfonso Mercado who shares the advances in mental wellness at the UTRGV Psychology Clinic to promote access, stigma reduction, and comprehensive services for all of the Rio Grande Valley.
Service, Equity and Sustainability a Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Maria Leonard an Assistant Professor of Practice at UTRGV's Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship on Autism Awareness Month Equity for all takes a firm stance in the new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with the UTRGV Enactus leader, Maria Leanord. This podcast covers what passion, perseverance, and partnership can accomplish in service for those living with autism, and how we can SOAR to new heights in equitable inclusion.
Empowering Women Through History a UTRGV Sustainability Adelante OFS Podcast on Women's Heritage Month with Dr. Ala Qubbaj Dean of UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science, Dr. Marci R. McMahon a professor at UTRGV's Department of Literature and Cultural Studies, Dr. Teresa Patricia Feria a professor at UTRGV's College of Engineering and computer science ADVANCE leadership, community, and education with the new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Ala Qubbaj, Dr. Marci McMahon, and Dr. Teresa Patricia Feria. Discuss the power of women through quality education, support, and ADVANCEment that put the intention behind incredible, while we empower our women, faculty, and the next generation of leaders at UTRGV.
Sustainability, Intentional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability Adelante A UTRGV OFS Podcast on Women's Heritage Month with Florence Nocar, Chief Equity and Diversity Officer at UTRGV's Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity Universities across the United States are committed to improving diversity and equity efforts on campus and minimalizing violence, assault, and eliminating discrimination as a whole. But what kind of programs and initiatives are taking place at UTRGV? As part of our Women’s Heritage Month Series, this week’s episode, we invite Florence Nocar, Chief Equity and Diversity Officer, Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity to discuss the importance of understanding the role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and how we can do more towards DEI on campus.
Empowering Women through Sustainability, Women's Heritage Month with Dr. Cynthia Jones Director of UTRGV Office for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention and Priscilla Palacios an Associate Director of UTRGV Office for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention. Sustainability Adelante a UTRGV OFS Podcast Empower women and survivors with the new Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Dr. Cynthia Jones & Priscilla Palacios from the UTRGV Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention. Learn about the UTRGV mission and vision of supporting survivors, prevention strategies, ending the cycle of violence, and committing to a culture of change for the safety of all. When we empower women, we empower us all.
Previous slide, Sustainability and Wetlands Management, World Wetlands Day. Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast with Dr. Hudson R. DeYoe a Professor for UTRGV's Department of Biology Page Banner Global awareness, perseverance, and conservation are key themes and call to action pertaining to the United Nation’s mission to educate the importance of World Wetlands Day. Dr. Hudson R. DeYoe of the UTRGV Biology department joins this special edition of Sustainability Adelante and talks about the importance of investing financial, human, and political resources in order to protect the world’s wetlands and how the local community can contribute to the cause.
Sustainable Community Engagement through Service MLK Day of Service. Sustainability Adelante A UTRGV OFS Podcast with Dr. Doris Mendiola Director of UTRGV Community Engagement and Dr. Christian Corrales Assistant Vice President of UTRGV Community Engagement To commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy, the third Monday of every January is nationally proclaimed as MLK day, in order to honor the life, legacy, and the foundation laid out to support civil rights in the United States. Sustainability Adelante invites Dr. Christian Corrales and Dr. Doris Mendiola to discuss how Dr. King’s legacy has impacted campus life and diversity across our educational systems and how we can improve our efforts to reach equality.
Sustainability and the Cultural Treasure Map a podcast during Black History Month with Dr. Roseann Bacha-Garza Program Director and Lecturer Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools Discovery, empowerment, and a journey through our roots is unequivocally present in the Sustainability Adelante Podcast with Roseann Bacha-Garza over Black History Month. Join the treasure hunt through our local and natural history by uncovering the link that joins our past to our present. and strengthen a sustainable future, by understanding, acknowledging, embracing, and celebrating the world around us.
Soaring Freely... Birdwatching in the Rio Grande Valley. A podcast with John Brush an Urban Ecologist in the City of Mcallen during National Bird Day by Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast Community engagement, learning, and wildlife education all help support a sustainable way of life for over 500 different species of birds that migrate through the Rio Grande Valley on a yearly basis. John Brush, an urban ecologist at Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center, joins Sustainability Adelante and discusses the importance of these birds in our area and how they benefit our progressive ecosystem development, and the benefits they bring to our local environment and nature.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a podcast with Dr. Samantha Lopez, the director of International Admissions and Student Services on International Day of Education. A Sustainability Adelante UTRGV OFS Podcast Educational awareness, the pursuit to reach diversity, equity, and inclusion on and off-campus, are all essential elements in creating a healthy and sustainable environment within schools across the Valley and beyond. Dr. Samantha Lopez of the Director, International Admissions & Student Services, emphasizes the importance of achieving cultural awareness, holistic inclusion, and celebrating diversity across campus on this week’s edition of Sustainability Adelante.
Safety and Security Violence Against Women Awareness featuring Marco Huerta, a UTRGV Police Officer, and Amanda Quintanilla a UTRGV Victim Services Specialist. Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast Safety and Security is at the center of our commitment to institutional success in this new podcast with officer Marco Huerta and Amanda Quintanilla. Prevention, intervention, and restorative justice for quality of life on campus are some of the many resources showcased through the UTRGV university police.
Sustainable Energy. Energy Conservation Day Podcast featuring Marta Salina-Hovar an Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning and Abraham Hernandez an Executive Director of Campus Facilities Operations Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable, and Modern Energy is at the forefront of energy planning practices. In this new podcast with Abraham Hernandez and Marta Salinas-Hovar, we will be discussing energy conservation and its role in Sustainable Development, along with fascinating facts about UTRGV's energy use.
Sustainable Forestry Texas Arbor Day Management Dr. Cabo Assistant Professor Department of Biology Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast A restoration of value in the livelihood of our forests, is the central message in the Sustainability Adelante Sustainable Forestry Management Podcast with Dr. Alejandro Fierro Cabo. Through collective effort from our campus, communities, and stakeholders, we can set our sights for arboreal conservation, recovery of our local forestry, and discover the value through the shrubs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Sustainable Forestry Texas Arbor Day Management Dr. Christopher Gabler Assistant Professor Department of Biology Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast A journey into the rich and unique forests of the Rio Grande Valley through the Sustainability Adelante Sustainable Forestry Management Podcast with Dr. Christopher Gabler. Sustainable development is at the growth of intention, in the works of collaborative forestry restoration efforts, that celebrate innovative education and ecological and economic biodiversity strides at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Sustainable Forestry Texas Arbor Day Management Dr. Racelis Assistant Professor Department of Biology Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast Leadership, vision, and advocacy for sustainability in our biodiversity is unmistakably present in the Sustainability Adelante Sustainable Forestry Management Podcast with Dr. Alexis Racelis. The layers of passion behind the pride in Urban Forestry at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is accomplished through project-base service learning at the trunk of sustainable development and our campus community
Cultural Sustainability Hispanic Heritage Month. Dr. Dahila Guerra. UTRGV Assistant Vice President. Public Art & Special Project. Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast Cultural preservation through talent and the arts finds its keynote in the Sustainability Adelante Cultural Sustainability podcast with Dr. Dahlia Guerra. This message promotes the sustainment of cultural traditions through pride, courage, and education, while creating a lasting impact through fine arts and music at the heart of Hispanic culture.
Cultural Sustainability Hispanic Heritage Month. Dr. Luis Torres Hostos UTRGV Founding Dean School of Social Work. Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast UTRGV, the Rio Grande Valley, and the world beyond are at the forefront of uniting and sustaining the richness and uniqueness of Hispanic cultures in the Sustainability Adelante Cultural Sustainability podcast with Dr. Luis Torres Hostos. This platform celebrates the diversity, equity, and inclusion that unites all Latinx communities across the globe.
Cultural Sustainability Hispanic Heritage Month. Dr. Guajardo Chief Executive Officer at The Museum of South Texas History. Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast Resiliency, endurance, and value in self-reflection are inseparable through the history of Hispanic cultural identity, in this new Sustainability Adelante - Cultural Sustainability podcast with Dr. Francisco Guajardo. History is a staple and central component of our individual and collective health, with the significance of transformational advocacy for Hispanic Serving Institutions and the capacity to which we nurture, celebrate, and pass down the virtue of culture.
Cultural Sustainability Hispanic Heritage Month. Dr. Julieta Vilarreal Garcia UTRGV Professor Department of Communication. Sustainability Adelante! A UTRGV OFS Podcast The message of a gift through language, advocacy, and courage is unmistakably present in the Sustainability Adelante- Cultural Sustainability podcast with Dr. Julieta Villarreal Garcia. This monumental discussion touches on the importance and value of sustaining culture through storytelling and paying homage to our roots, while preparing current generations in becoming the leaders of tomorrow
UTRGVOFS · SA Episode 26 - Campus Sustainability Day With UTRGV Sustainability Officer Marianella Franklin
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Episode 25 - Human Trafficking and Sustainability with Dr. Diana Alamaguer
UTRGVOFS · SA Episode 24; Space Exploration and Sustainability with Dr. Mario Diaz
UTRGVOFS · SA Ep 23: Sustainability and Recycling in the RGV with the LRGVDC
UTRGVOFS · SA Ep 22: Sustainable Health Systems With Dr. Beatriz Tapia
UTRGVOFS · SA Ep 21: Sustainable Climate and Air with Dr. Maysim Pournik and Ms. Claudia Aleman
UTRGVOFS · SA Ep 20: Emotional and Mental Health and Sustainability with Dr. Christopher Albert
UTRGVOFS · SA Ep 19: Sustainability and Mental Health with Dr. Alfonso Mercado
UTRGVOFS · SA Episode 18: Service, Equity, and Sustainability
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Ep. 17: Empowering Women Through Sustainability
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante, EP 16: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion with Ms. Florence Nocar
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Ep. 15: Empowering Women Through Sustainability
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Episode 14: Sustainability & Wetlands Management with Dr. Hudson DeYoe
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Episode 13: Sustainable Community Engagement Through Service
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Ep 12: Sustainability & the Cultural Treasure Map with Roseann Bacha-Garza
UTRGVOFS · Soaring Freely...Birdwatching in the Rio Grande Valley with John Brush
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Episode 10: Education for Sustainable Development with Dr. Samantha Lopez
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante: Safety, Security, and Sustainability
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante: Sustainable Energy Management
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante S2E3: Sustainable Forestry Management with Dr. Alejandro Fierro-Cabo
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante S2E2: Sustainable Forestry Management with Dr. Christopher Gabler
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante S2E1: Sustainable Forestry Management with Dr. Alexis Racelis
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Episode 4: Cultural Sustainability with Dr Dahlia Guerra
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Episode 3: Cultural Sustainability with Dr. Luis Torres-Hostos
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Episode 2: Cultural Sustainability with Dr. Francisco Guajardo
UTRGVOFS · Sustainability Adelante Episode 1: Cultural Sustainability with Dr. Julieta Villarreal Garcia

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