http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/index.php The Alumni Association provides educational content on-demand and on-the-go. Listen to speeches, lectures, interviews, special events and more. One more way we connect you to the University of Michigan. en-US 240 The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan tobiaslw@umich.edu Podcasts from the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan The Alumni Association provides educational content on-demand and on-the-go. Listen to speeches, lectures, interviews, special events and more. One more way we connect you to the University of Michigan. The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan no Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:15:22 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=106 How could a personal trainer change your life? We talk with Lindsay Bogdasarian,'99, a U-M kinesiology graduate and president of the CoachMeFit personal training franchise, about how people are finding success at making fitness a regular part of their lives. We also talk with her about how her dream of helping people has grown since she started the business in her basement in 2001. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast66_LindsayBogdasarian.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:24:55 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=104 This Chicago Career Event features former UM and NBA basketball player, NBA executive, and ESPN and ABC College Basketball broadcaster Tim McCormick. He speaks on the challenges of reaching beyond adversity to come up with a game plan to achieve career success even in times of economic uncertainty. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast65_TimMcCormick_enhanced.m4a Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:23:26 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=104 This Chicago Career Event features former UM and NBA basketball player, NBA executive, and ESPN and ABC College Basketball broadcaster Tim McCormick. He speaks on the challenges of reaching beyond adversity to come up with a game plan to achieve career success even in times of economic uncertainty. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast65_TimMcCormick.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:20:52 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=103 Sarah Endline, '94, is the founder and CEO of sweetriot, a New York-based company that makes all-natural chocolate treats. Rather than offer candy in bar form, the company markets small tins of dark chocolate-covered pieces of cacao. Endline also founded the company to emphasize social responsibility. She talks here about being an entrepreneur, the importance of social mission and her movement to "fix the world through chocolate." http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast64_SarahEndline.mp3 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:03:31 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=101 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents. This session will describe the typical difficulties faced by children and their parents, and offer proven strategies for helping to master these. Presented by Kristen Chapman, M.A. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast63_UCCF_Attention_Difficulties_enhanced.m4a Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:55:58 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=101 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents. This session will describe the typical difficulties faced by children and their parents, and offer proven strategies for helping to master these. Presented by Kristen Chapman, M.A. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast63_UCCF_Attention_Difficulties.mp3 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:38:25 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=100 Photo courtesy of Ann Arbor District Library For 30 years, Hazen Schumacher, '50, MA'51, was producer and host of the radio program "Jazz Revisited." The jazz historian and lecturer produced the show in Ann Arbor, and National Public Radio distributed it across the country. Schumacher also held a number of positions at U-M, including director of broadcasting and media resources, and director of the master's program in telecommunications. His newest book, "A Golden Age of Jazz Revisited 1939-1942: Three Pivotal Years of Musical Entertainment," describes a three-year period when jazz was the popular music around the globe. He talks here about his love of jazz and the influence it's had on his life. Check out other Alumni Association podcasts featuring Hazen Schumacher lecturing on jazz http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/?episodeID=36973 http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast62_Schumaker.mp3 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:05:23 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=98 Whether you're musically or technologically curious, listen to career insights from Pandora's Chief Technical Officer, Tom Conrad, '92. Tom began his career at Apple Computers and has led numerous engineering and product design teams across a wide range of applications, from operating systems and enterprise software, to video games and consumer Web sites. Along the way, Tom accumulated three US patents and a collection of more than 1000 CDs. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast61_SF_Career_Event_enhanced.m4a Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:02:08 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=98 Whether you're musically or technologically curious, listen to career insights from Pandora's Chief Technical Officer, Tom Conrad, '92. Tom began his career at Apple Computers and has led numerous engineering and product design teams across a wide range of applications, from operating systems and enterprise software, to video games and consumer Web sites. Along the way, Tom accumulated three US patents and a collection of more than 1000 CDs. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast61_SF_Career_Event.mp3 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:59:21 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=96 Todd Drucker moderates a panel of Michigan grads as they discuss new and innovative ways they use their law degrees. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast60_LA_Law_Panel_enhanced.m4a Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:49:06 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=96 Todd Drucker moderates a panel of Michigan grads as they discuss new and innovative ways they use their law degrees. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast60_LA_Law_Panel.mp3 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:46:15 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=95 How will the financial crisis impact the job market for graduating students, tuition costs, and financial aid? Provost Teresa Sullivan and Economics Professors Jim Adams and Linda Tesar give presentations on the challenges and opportunities facing students today. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast59_FinancialCrisis.mp3 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:47:49 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=93 Couples typically complain that they "can't communicate" and that they have the same fights over and over. After a presentation on the natre of couple communication difficulties, this workshop will demonstrate "intentional dialogue." Presented by Peggy Buttenheim, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast58_UCCF_Couples_enhanced.m4a Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:42:10 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=93 Couples typically complain that they "can't communicate" and that they have the same fights over and over. After a presentation on the natre of couple communication difficulties, this workshop will demonstrate "intentional dialogue." Presented by Peggy Buttenheim, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast58_UCCF_Couples.mp3 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:34:57 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=92 Richard Bernstein, '96, believes in challenges. In his disabilities law practice, the blind attorney takes on large organizations, including Northwest Airlines, the City of Detroit--;and even his alma mater. He also takes on challenges that even sighted people wouldn't, including several marathons and a recent Ironman competition. He speaks passionately here about his pro bono work for the disabled, the difficulties of applying to law school as a blind man and his love of the University. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast57_Bernstein.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:22:37 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=91 Passing was not a major part of football in the early part of the 20th century. Then in the 1920s, Benny Friedman, the son of Russian immigrants in Cleveland's Jewish ghetto, arrived at Michigan with a style and ability that changed the game forever. AAUM staff member Brad Whitehouse interviews Murray Greenberg, the author of "Passing Game: Benny Friedman and the Transformation of Football," to find out more about this largely forgotten U-M great. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast56_GreenbergInterview.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:15:48 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=89 Being a parent is tough. But "good enough" parenting is possible. This presentation reviews principles and strategies for parenting in a positive and successful manner. Presented by Jamie Plunkett, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast55_PositiveParenting_enhanced.m4a Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:12:29 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=89 Being a parent is tough. But "good enough" parenting is possible. This presentation reviews principles and strategies for parenting in a positive and successful manner. Presented by Jamie Plunkett, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast55_PostiveParenting.mp3 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:11:35 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=88 Photo by Marc Akemann. In summer 2007, Liz Elling, '68, MS'93, swam the length of the Huron River, which runs through Ann Arbor. The purpose of the 100-mile swim was to benefit the Huron River Watershed Council and to raise awareness of lakes, rivers and streams. She discusses the journey, her earlier 100-mile swim around Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula and the tremendous amount of support she received. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast54_LizElling.mp3 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:53:21 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=86 During the Alumni Association's October 2, 2008 Alumni Leadership Council meeting, regental candidates Susan Brown, John LaFond, Denise Ilitch, and Larry Deitch were present to answer questions from the group. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast53_Regents_enhanced.m4a Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:41:23 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=86 During the Alumni Association's October 2, 2008 Alumni Leadership Council meeting, regental candidates Susan Brown, John LaFond, Denise Ilitch, and Larry Deitch were present to answer questions from the group. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast53_Regents.mp3 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:49:20 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=85 U-M alumnus Joel Brattin, '78, has been studying--;and enjoying--;Charles Dickens's life and fiction for thirty years, and is internationally recognized for his scholarship on the novelist. He also happens to be a leading authority on rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix. We ask Brattin, a professor of literature at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, what intrigues him about these two popular artists who come lived in two dramatically different times. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast52_JoelBrattin.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:43:11 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=84 Don Vettese, a 1974 graduate of Michigan and a Jesuit priest, stumbled upon a garbage dump in Guatemala City during a visit in the 1990s. The absolute poverty of the people living there prompted him to start Central American Ministries, an international nonprofit that is making a big difference. Father Don believes if people in America could see for themselves, then they would want to know how to help. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast51_DonVatesse.mp3 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:56:06 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=83 Former Chief Data Officer and Executive VP Yahoo! Inc. In scarcely a decade, Web search has gone from simply scaling traditional information retrieval, to a plethora of new opportunities that are changing marketing as we know it. At this Career Enhancement Series Event, Usama M. Fayyad, '84, MSE'86, MS'89, PhD'91, will review this progress, pointing out that Web search is no longer a purely computer science problem. Fayyad will also discuss the role of other disciplines in this ongoing revolution and the challenges ahead of us. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast50_UsamaFayyad.m4v Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:51:12 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=82 Former Chief Data Officer and Executive VP Yahoo! Inc. In scarcely a decade, Web search has gone from simply scaling traditional information retrieval, to a plethora of new opportunities that are changing marketing as we know it. At this Career Enhancement Series Event, Usama M. Fayyad, '84, MSE'86, MS'89, PhD'91, will review this progress, pointing out that Web search is no longer a purely computer science problem. Fayyad will also discuss the role of other disciplines in this ongoing revolution and the challenges ahead of us. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast50_UsamaFayyad.mp3 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:31:05 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=81 Elizabeth Gordon, ’80, moved from the comfort of the suburbs to the city of Philadelphia to work for peace and justice. Little did she know that she would literally bring her work home with her when she and her partner take in a pregnant teenager who soon gives birth to triplet boys. In her book “Walk With Us� (http://www.walkwithus.info), she tells about her cross-cultural journey and the lessons she learned about race, love and herself. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast48_ElizabethGordon.mp3 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:44:09 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=80 The accomplishments Greg Barton, ’83, has made in the sport of kayaking are almost too numerous to count, but none is more remarkable than his two Olympic gold medals. Barton talks about how he got into the sport and what it was like to compete in the Olympics, as well as how he’s translated his experiences into Epic Kayaks, a maker and seller of high-performance kayak equipment. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast48_GregBarton.mp3 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:35:45 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=78 Coach Rodriguez shares some of his thoughts about the future of the Michigan Football program. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast47_Rich_Rodriguez_enhanced.m4a Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:33:31 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=78 Coach Rodriguez shares some of his thoughts about the future of the Michigan Football program. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast47_Rich_Rodriguez.mp3 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:30:37 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=76 Career Expert Marilyn Moats Kennedy speaks on the process of how to begin developing a career plan. She talks about how to sort out career preferences, how to use networking to pre-test job fields and ways to find the right employer or start you own business. This is apart of the Michigan Alumni Career Enhancement Series. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast46_Career_Enhancement_Chicago_Career_enhanced.m4a Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:27:04 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=76 Career Expert Marilyn Moats Kennedy speaks on the process of how to begin developing a career plan. She talks about how to sort out career preferences, how to use networking to pre-test job fields and ways to find the right employer or start you own business. This is apart of the Michigan Alumni Career Enhancement Series. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast46_Career_Enhancement_Chicago.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:38:09 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=74 This forum examines questions of privacy and information sharing on social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Friendster through a panel discussion about the policies and practices surrounding social networking sites. The panel will be moderated by Derek Collins, Co-Chair of the Ethics in Public Life Initiative. Confirmed panelists are: Jack Bernard, Adjunct Professor of Law, Education, Information, and Public Policy, and Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel; Kerin Borland, Career Center Senior Associate Director; Paul Conway, Associate Professor, School of Information; and Judy Van Horn, Associate Director, Department of Athletics. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast45_Privacy_Online_enhanced.m4a Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:35:43 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=74 This forum examines questions of privacy and information sharing on social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Friendster through a panel discussion about the policies and practices surrounding social networking sites. The panel will be moderated by Derek Collins, Co-Chair of the Ethics in Public Life Initiative. Confirmed panelists are: Jack Bernard, Adjunct Professor of Law, Education, Information, and Public Policy, and Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel; Kerin Borland, Career Center Senior Associate Director; Paul Conway, Associate Professor, School of Information; and Judy Van Horn, Associate Director, Department of Athletics. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast45_Privacy_Online.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:34:04 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=72 Panelists, Dr. Michael Stevenson, Executive Associate Athletic Director, Daniel Bromwich, Michigan Daily Sports Writer, Bitsy Ritt, Associate Athletic Director, and Max Pollock UM Student Athlete will discuss the ethical responsibilities and behaviors of sports fans. Moderated by James Jackson. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast44_Ethics_and_Sports_Fans_enhanced.m4a Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:30:33 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=72 Panelists, Dr. Michael Stevenson, Executive Associate Athletic Director, Daniel Bromwich, Michigan Daily Sports Writer, Bitsy Ritt, Associate Athletic Director, and Max Pollock UM Student Athlete will discuss the ethical responsibilities and behaviors of sports fans. Moderated by James Jackson. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast44_Ethics_and_Sports_Fans.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:29:05 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=70 Amory Lovins, "one of the western world's most influential energy thinkers," according to Newsweek magazine, delivers the University of Michigan College of Engineering's 2007-08 Goff Smith lecture on the topic of energy conservation and engineering. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast43_Goff_Smith_enhanced.m4a Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:23:08 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=70 Amory Lovins, "one of the western world's most influential energy thinkers," according to Newsweek magazine, delivers the University of Michigan College of Engineering's 2007-08 Goff Smith lecture on the topic of energy conservation and engineering. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast43_Goff_Smith.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:45:54 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=69 Aaron Hurst, '96, grew up with a strong sense of community service. And his experience at the University of Michigan deepened that sense of service as it informed his concept for the Taproot Foundation. Today, the foundation leverages the skills and talents of business professionals to aid nonprofit organizations in six cities across the country. In this interview, he discusses the current work of the organization as well as his goals for the next several years. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast42_AaronHurst.mp3 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:14:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=67 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents as they grow. This session will describe the typical difficulties these children face, and offer proven strategies for addressing these. This is part 2 of this 2-session lecture. Presented by Kristen Chapman, M.A. and Michelle Stern-Samberg, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast41_MasteringATTNChallenges2_enhanced.m4a Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:11:56 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=67 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents as they grow. This session will describe the typical difficulties these children face, and offer proven strategies for addressing these. This is part 2 of this 2-session lecture. Presented by Kristen Chapman, M.A. and Michelle Stern-Samberg, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast41_MasteringATTNChallenges2.mp3 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:09:29 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=65 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents as they grow. This session will describe the typical difficulties these children face, and offer proven strategies for addressing these. This is part 1 of this 2-session lecture. Presented by Kristen Chapman, M.A. and Michelle Stern-Samberg, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast40_MasteringATTNChallenges1_enhanced.m4a Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:03:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=65 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents as they grow. This session will describe the typical difficulties these children face, and offer proven strategies for addressing these. This is part 1 of this 2-session lecture. Presented by Kristen Chapman, M.A. and Michelle Stern-Samberg, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast40_MasteringATTNChallenges1.mp3 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:21:17 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=63 We live in stressful times. Adults and children face anxiety-provoking pressures on a daily basis. The route to helping children relax must begin with their parents. This session will offer a tool box of techniques to help ourselves and our children quiet the tides of negativity and create more positive, healthy emotions. Presented by Eileen Bonds, M.S.W. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast39_Calming_Down_enhanced.m4a Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:07:20 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=63 We live in stressful times. Adults and children face anxiety-provoking pressures on a daily basis. The route to helping children relax must begin with their parents. This session will offer a tool box of techniques to help ourselves and our children quiet the tides of negativity and create more positive, healthy emotions. Presented by Eileen Bonds, M.S.W. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast39_Calming_Down.mp3 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:28:36 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=62 Adaora Udoji, '91, is co-host of a new national morning show on WNYC/Public Radio International, in partnership with the BBC and the New York Times. To be launched this spring, it will introduce an innovative format of live presentation and in-depth analysis to public radio’s morning drive. Photo by Mark Hill, courtesy of Turner http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast38_Adaora.mp3 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:26:49 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=60 The realities of stepfamily life are rarely like that seen on television. Merging two families is often a stressful process for all involved. This session offers a framework for understanding stepfamilies, and suggestions for how to create the successful stepfamily you want. Presented by Jamie Plunkett, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast37_StepFams.m4a Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:23:02 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=60 The realities of stepfamily life are rarely like that seen on television. Merging two families is often a stressful process for all involved. This session offers a framework for understanding stepfamilies, and suggestions for how to create the successful stepfamily you want. Presented by Jamie Plunkett, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast37_StepFams.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:50:26 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=59 Gary Wiren, MA'60, has been inducted into the PGA Hall of Fame and the Golf Magazine World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame. He is the author of numerous books and articles about golf as well as a speaker and collector. In this interview, he tells how he got his start in golf and about his lifelong fascination with the sport. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast36_GaryWiren.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:08:24 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=58 Jennifer Moore, '99, MS'02, gave up a six-figure salary in Washington, DC, to return to her home state of Michigan and start her own business. Through Pink Heels, she has rediscovered her passion for life by helping other women to discover theirs. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast35_JenniferMoore.mp3 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=57 Jon Imerman, '98, is the founder of Imerman Angels, a support group that matches cancer patients, or "fighters," with cancer survivors. A cancer survivor himself, Jon tells in this interview how his struggle inspired a cause that is helping those with cancer find hope. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast34_Imerman.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:01 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=55 "Screens" are everywhere these days: on computers, TVs, games systems, cell phones. This session will explore the positives and negatives of screen-time, and offer guidance on the best use of them for today's children and teens. Presented by Jerry Miller, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/file/AAUM_podcast33_ScreenTime_enhanced.m4a Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=55 "Screens" are everywhere these days: on computers, TVs, games systems, cell phones. This session will explore the positives and negatives of screen-time, and offer guidance on the best use of them for today's children and teens. Presented by Jerry Miller, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts.files/AAUM_podcast33_ScreenTime.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:00:01 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=53 As part of the Strong Moms-Strong Girls project, underwritten by the Junior League of Ann Arbor, this session helps parents understand the psychological and social worlds their daughters face, and offers practical suggestions on helping them to develop confidence and assertiveness. Presenters: Sharon Gold-Steinberg, Ph.D. and Orli Avi-Yonah, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast32_GirlWorld_enhanced.m4a Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=53 As part of the Strong Moms-Strong Girls project, underwritten by the Junior League of Ann Arbor, this session helps parents understand the psychological and social worlds their daughters face, and offers practical suggestions on helping them to develop confidence and assertiveness. Presenters: Sharon Gold-Steinberg, Ph.D. and Orli Avi-Yonah, Ph.D. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast32_GirlWorld.mp3 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=52 Marshall E. Purnell, '72, MARCH'73, serves as the design principal of Devrouax + Purnell Architects and Planners PC in Washington, DC as well as president-elect of the American Institute of Architects. He is also a recipient of the Alumni Association's 2007 Distinguished Alumni Service Award, which recognizes his years of service to the University of Michigan. In this interview, he talks about some of the most interesting projects he's worked on, his hopes for the profession of architecture and the goals of his presidency of the AIA in 2008. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast31_MarshallPurnell.mp3 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=51 Daniel Aaron, '33, HLHD'04, is considered one of the founders of American Studies. In his recently published book, The Americanist ( http://www.press.umich.edu/titleDetailDesc.do?id=210684 ), he recalls the political, literary and social life of the nation. In this interview, he reflects on his long career, which started after earning a bachelor's degree and completing a fellowship at the University. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast30_DanielAaron.mp3 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:00:05 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=49 Hazen Schumacher has held a number of administrative and teaching positions at the UofM, including Director of Broadcasting and Director of the Masters Program in Telecommunications. For thirty years he was producer and host of the radio program, Jazz Revisited, which was produced in Ann Arbor and distributed by NPR, National Public Radio. He is currently writing a book on jazz history. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast29_HazenSchumacher2_enhanced.m4a Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:00:04 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=49 Hazen Schumacher has held a number of administrative and teaching positions at the UofM, including Director of Broadcasting and Director of the Masters Program in Telecommunications. For thirty years he was producer and host of the radio program, Jazz Revisited, which was produced in Ann Arbor and distributed by NPR, National Public Radio. He is currently writing a book on jazz history. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast29_HazenSchumacher2.mp3 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:00:03 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=47 Hazen Schumacher has held a number of administrative and teaching positions at the UofM, including Director of Broadcasting and Director of the Masters Program in Telecommunications. For thirty years he was producer and host of the radio program, Jazz Revisited, which was produced in Ann Arbor and distributed by NPR, National Public Radio. He is currently writing a book on jazz history. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast28_HazenSchumacher1_enhanced.m4a Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:00:02 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=47 Hazen Schumacher has held a number of administrative and teaching positions at the UofM, including Director of Broadcasting and Director of the Masters Program in Telecommunications. For thirty years he was producer and host of the radio program, Jazz Revisited, which was produced in Ann Arbor and distributed by NPR, National Public Radio. He is currently writing a book on jazz history. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast28_HazenSchumacher1.mp3 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:00:01 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=45 At this Career Enhancement Series event, former Vice Chairman of Ford Motor Company, Allan Gilmour, discusses the state of the auto industry in Michigan, as well as globally, and how it affects our economy, our careers and our lives. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast27_LACareerPanel_enhanced.m4a Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=45 At this Career Enhancement Series event, you'll hear from a panel of top-notch Michigan alumni and other industry leaders who will share their insight on how technology affects the world of film, television, music and print and how it will continue to influence the way we see the world. Panelists include: Charlie Leduff, '89, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author and host of "Only in America"; Jeff Marx, '93, composer and creator of the hit Broadway musical "Avenue Q"; Oliver Goldstick, '82, acclaimed television writer, director and producer; Rick Baumgartner, Emmy-nominated Visual Effects Producer; Daniel Henning, LA Drama Critics Circle award-winning director http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast27_LACareerPanel.mp3 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:00:04 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=44 Mark Silverman, MBA'91, is the president of the Big Ten Network, a new national cable/satellite programming service. The network, which launches on August 30 at 8 pm., is dedicated to covering both the athletic and academic content of the Big Ten Conference. In this interview, Silverman discusses the challenges, both good and bad, of developing a new network. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast26_Silverman.mp3 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:00:03 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=42 At this Career Enhancement Series event, former Vice Chairman of Ford Motor Company, Allan Gilmour, discusses the state of the auto industry in Michigan, as well as globally, and how it affects our economy, our careers and our lives. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast25_AllanGilmore_enhanced.m4a Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:00:02 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=42 At this Career Enhancement Series event, former Vice Chairman of Ford Motor Company, Allan Gilmour, discusses the state of the auto industry in Michigan, as well as globally, and how it affects our economy, our careers and our lives. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast25_AllanGilmore.mp3 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:00:01 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=40 Daniel Granholm Mulhern is the "First Gentleman" of the State of Michigan and an accomplished consultant, business coach, author and motivational speaker. In addition to the personal support and counsel he offers his wife, Governor Jennifer Mulhern Granholm, he contributes his professional expertise, spearheading the effort to make Michigan's state government a model for the nation as a "great place to do great work!" At this Career Enhancement Event, Mulhern discusses his new book "Everyday Leadership, Getting Results in Business, Politics and Life". Mulhern talks about how to bring the art of management down to earth and will illuminate some of the best leadership ideas. He offers practical steps to achieve the goal of leading well in our lives through creating a vision, communicating that vision, and living it in simple yet powerful ways. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast24_DanielGranholmMulhern_enhanced.m4a Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=40 Daniel Granholm Mulhern is the "First Gentleman" of the State of Michigan and an accomplished consultant, business coach, author and motivational speaker. In addition to the personal support and counsel he offers his wife, Governor Jennifer Mulhern Granholm, he contributes his professional expertise, spearheading the effort to make Michigan's state government a model for the nation as a "great place to do great work!" At this Career Enhancement Event, Mulhern discusses his new book "Everyday Leadership, Getting Results in Business, Politics and Life". Mulhern talks about how to bring the art of management down to earth and will illuminate some of the best leadership ideas. He offers practical steps to achieve the goal of leading well in our lives through creating a vision, communicating that vision, and living it in simple yet powerful ways. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tobiaslw/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast24_DanielGranholmMulhern.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=39 Wes Cowan, PhD'85, is currently a host on the popular PBS television series "History Detectives" and a featured appraiser on PBS's "Antiques Roadshow." He is also the owner of Cowan's Auctions, Inc., in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this interview, he discusses his love of history and his career in academia and as an appraiser. And he gives us a glimpse into the "cases" he solves as a history detective, such as the recent discovery of a document Thomas Jefferson signed in an effort to launch the nation's first public school system. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast23_WesCowan.mp3 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=38 Kimberly M. Cahill, '82, JD'85, is the 72nd President of the State Bar of Michigan. She discusses the challenges of leading the more than 38,000-member bar and how the troubled Michigan economy affects the practice of some lawyers. She also relates how her education at the university provided a foundation that has sustained her not only in her career but in her life as well (Update: Kimberly M. Cahill died January 21, 2008, seven months after this interview was recorded.) http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast22_KimCahill.mp3 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:00:05 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=36 William Arruda, the Personal Branding Guru shares the secrets to building and communicating a winning personal brand and setting yourself apart. Personal branding is one of today's hottest career strategies and essential for thriving in today's economy. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast21_123Success_enhanced.m4a Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:00:04 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=36 William Arruda, the Personal Branding Guru shares the secrets to building and communicating a winning personal brand and setting yourself apart. Personal branding is one of today's hottest career strategies and essential for thriving in today's economy. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast21_123Success.mp3 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:00:03 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=34 Tim McCormick, former University of Michigan and NBA basketball player, NBA executive, and ESPN and ABC College Basketball broadcaster, shares his unique Game Plan for Success in the business world that focuses on the secrets that professional athletes use to achieve their highest goals. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast20_Slamdunk_enhanced.m4a Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:00:02 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=34 Tim McCormick, former University of Michigan and NBA basketball player, NBA executive, and ESPN and ABC College Basketball broadcaster, shares his unique Game Plan for Success in the business world that focuses on the secrets that professional athletes use to achieve their highest goals. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast20_Slamdunk.mp3 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:00:01 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=32 Moderator James Jackson, Director of U-M Institute for Social Research, Sherman Clark, Professor of Law and Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology, Carol Hutchins, U-M Head Softball Coach, Jamie Morris, former U-M Football Player, and Michael Rosenberg, Detroit Free Press Sports Columnist, discuss, "ATHLETES: Do they have special ethical obligations as role models on and off the field?" http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast19_Athletes_enhanced.m4a Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=32 Moderator James Jackson, Director of U-M Institute for Social Research, Sherman Clark, Professor of Law and Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology, Carol Hutchins, U-M Head Softball Coach, Jamie Morris, former U-M Football Player, and Michael Rosenberg, Detroit Free Press Sports Columnist, discuss, "ATHLETES: Do they have special ethical obligations as role models on and off the field?" http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast19_Athletes.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=31 Donald C. Winter, MS'70, PhD'72, is the 74th secretary of the Navy, sworn into office on Jan. 3, 2006. As secretary, Dr. Winter leads America's Navy and Marine Corps Team. In this interview, he reflects on his past as a student at the University and comments on the future of those graduates he addressed at the College of Engineering Commencement on April 28, 2007. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast18_DonaldWinter.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 01:00:05 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=29 In the clinic he treats spinal disorders. As a researcher, he is at the leading edge of electrodiagnostic medicine. Listen to what he has to say about the latest developments in spinal treatments. Presented by Andrew Haig, MD, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Surgery. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast17_MyAchingBack_enhanced.m4a Tue, 15 May 2007 01:00:05 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=29 In the clinic he treats spinal disorders. As a researcher, he is at the leading edge of electrodiagnostic medicine. Listen to what he has to say about the latest developments in spinal treatments. Presented by Andrew Haig, MD, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Surgery. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast17_MyAchingBack.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 01:00:03 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=27 Whether in ancient times or modern, ethical dilemmas are at the core of human drama. A classist with his finger on the pulse of today's youth tackles the question of how to teach ethical thinking. Presented by Derek B. Collins, PhD, Associate Professor of Greek and Latin, Co-Chair of the President's Initiative on Ethics in Public Life. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast16_CompellingQuestions_enhanced.m4a Tue, 15 May 2007 01:00:02 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=27 Whether in ancient times or modern, ethical dilemmas are at the core of human drama. A classist with his finger on the pulse of today's youth tackles the question of how to teach ethical thinking. Presented by Derek B. Collins, PhD, Associate Professor of Greek and Latin, Co-Chair of the President's Initiative on Ethics in Public Life. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast16_CompellingQuestions.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 01:00:01 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=25 An acclaimed cancer specialist explains how new research may help doctors develop new tools for the early detection and prognosis of prostate cancer and pave the way for more effective treatment. Presented by Arul Chinnaiyan, MD, PhD, SP Hicks Endowed Professor of Pathology and Urology, Director of Pathology Research Informatics, Director of Cancer Bioinformatics. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast15_ProstateCancer_enhanced.m4a Tue, 15 May 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=25 An acclaimed cancer specialist explains how new research may help doctors develop new tools for the early detection and prognosis of prostate cancer and pave the way for more effective treatment. Presented by Arul Chinnaiyan, MD, PhD, SP Hicks Endowed Professor of Pathology and Urology, Director of Pathology Research Informatics, Director of Cancer Bioinformatics. http://umich.edu/~umalumni/podcastfiles/AAUM_podcast15_ProstateCancer.mp3 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:00:01 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=23 Presented by Jamie Plunkett, Ph.D. Every couple faces significant challenges in their marriage. This session offers research-based techniques for working with these challenges and building a stronger marriage. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast14_SurvivalSkills_enhanced.m4a Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=23 Presented by Jamie Plunkett, Ph.D. Every couple faces significant challenges in their marriage. This session offers research-based techniques for working with these challenges and building a stronger marriage. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast14_SurvivalSkills.mp3 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:00:01 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=21 Presented by Eileen Bond, M.S.W. Young children can easily become frustrated and overwhelmed by their emotions, rendering them helpless and out of control. This session will provide parents with a toolbox for handling negativity, enhancing their child's self-esteem and helping to build a positive relationship. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast13_TamingTantrums.m4a Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=21 Presented by Eileen Bond, M.S.W. Young children can easily become frustrated and overwhelmed by their emotions, rendering them helpless and out of control. This session will provide parents with a toolbox for handling negativity, enhancing their child's self-esteem and helping to build a positive relationship. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast13_TamingTantrums.mp3 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:05 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=19 Traumatic events happen to all families, with the consequences of this often lasting a long time. This session will describe effective ways for coping with the inevitable bad things that happen. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast12_BadThings.m4a Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:04 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=19 Traumatic events happen to all families, with the consequences of this often lasting a long time. This session will describe effective ways for coping with the inevitable bad things that happen. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast12_BadThings.mp3 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:03 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=17 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents as they grow. This session will describe the typical difficulties these children face, and offer proven strategies for addressing these. Part two of a two-session lecture. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast11_adhd2.m4a Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:02 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=17 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents as they grow. This session will describe the typical difficulties these children face, and offer proven strategies for addressing these. Part two of a two-session lecture. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast11_adhd2.mp3 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=15 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents as they grow. This session will describe the typical difficulties these children face, and offer proven strategies for addressing these. Part one of a two-session lecture. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast10_adhd1.m4a Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=15 Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges to parents as they grow. This session will describe the typical difficulties these children face, and offer proven strategies for addressing these. Part one of a two-session lecture. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast10_adhd1.mp3 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=13 Violence surrounds all of us. Video games, television and music excite children with violent themes. This session shows parents how to promote peacefulness in their family. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast9_PeacefulParenting.m4a Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=13 Violence surrounds all of us. Video games, television and music excite children with violent themes. This session shows parents how to promote peacefulness in their family. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast9_PeacefulParenting.mp3 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=11 It seems like there have never been scarier times in which to try to raise teens. In a public lecture series hosted by U-M's Center for the Child and the Family, Jerry Miller, PhD, helps parents understand present dangers and discusses how to keep teens safe. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast8_myspace.m4a Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=11 It seems like there have never been scarier times in which to try to raise teens. In a public lecture series hosted by U-M's Center for the Child and the Family, Jerry Miller, PhD, helps parents understand present dangers and discusses how to keep teens safe. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast8_myspace.mp3 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=9 Adoption can present lifelong challenges for the adoptee, birthparent and adoptive parent. As part of the U-M Center for the Child and the Family public lecture series, "Facing the Challenges of 21st Century Family Life," Elinor Rosenberg, MSW, discusses some of the more common and predictable rough spots and addresses how all of the participants in the adoption circle can make it through them. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast7_Adoption.m4a Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=9 Adoption can present lifelong challenges for the adoptee, birthparent and adoptive parent. As part of the U-M Center for the Child and the Family public lecture series, "Facing the Challenges of 21st Century Family Life," Elinor Rosenberg, MSW, discusses some of the more common and predictable rough spots and addresses how all of the participants in the adoption circle can make it through them. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast7_Adoption.mp3 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:01 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=7 Slights and words between girls can hurt deeply. As part of the U-M Center for the Child and the Family public lecture series, "Facing the Challenges of 21st Century Family Life," Sharon Gold-Steinberg, PhD, and Orli Avi-Yonah, PhD, offer practical suggestions on helping girls to develop confidence, assertiveness and the skills needed to cope with difficult peer relationships. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast6_Bullying_enhanced.m4a Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=7 Slights and words between girls can hurt deeply. As part of the U-M Center for the Child and the Family public lecture series, "Facing the Challenges of 21st Century Family Life," Sharon Gold-Steinberg, PhD, and Orli Avi-Yonah, PhD, offer practical suggestions on helping girls to develop confidence, assertiveness and the skills needed to cope with difficult peer relationships. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast6_Bullying.mp3 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:01 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=5 A holiday message and U-M year-in-review from Alumni Association President Steve Grafton. http://alumni.umich.edu/videomessage/files/aaum_video_greeting.mp4 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=5 A holiday message and U-M year-in-review from Alumni Association President Steve Grafton. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast5_YearReview.mp3 Mon, 22 May 2006 01:00:02 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=4 Congressman Joe Schwartz, Ken Lieberthal , Professor of Political Science and William Davidson Professor of International Business and Daniel Halberstam, Professor of Law and Director of European Law Program, discuss, "What limits should there be on American intelligence-gathering during an age of international terrorism?" http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast4_Ethics.mp3 Mon, 22 May 2006 01:00:01 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=3 Brothers, business partners, lifelong entrepreneurs, inventors, company creators, and best of all Michigan alumni, Jeff and Rich Sloan will share their thoughts about the business landscape and what it takes to turn a great idea into a moneymaker, while fulfilling the essential requirement of any business venture-a satisfying life. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast3_SloanBros.mp3 Mon, 22 May 2006 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=2 Dale Melin, MBA '66, shares his expertise from more than 30 years as America's only executive agent, where he opens doors to senior executive positions and board seats for exceptional professionals. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast2_DaleMelin.mp3 Mon, 08 May 2006 01:00:00 EDT http://develop.www.umich.edu/aaumdev/podcasts/?episodeID=1 This speech, given February 6, 2006 by President Mary Sue Coleman to the Professional/ Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers, addresses the Google partnership with the University to digitize the bound print volumes of the University's library collection. http://alumni.umich.edu/podcasts/files/AAUM_podcast1.mp3