 Rory O’Neil |
Meet biologist Rory O’Neil, a new faculty member at Misawa Air Base, Japan. He has put in a lot of fascinating research on algae, and also tells us why the apostrophe in his name may not be as important as he thought it was.
October 9, 2009
UMUC Students: Misawa AB Japan, pt 2
10/9/09 UMUC Students: Misawa AB Japan, pt 2
Crystal Jennings, a former Army National Guard member who is at Misawa as a military spouse; and Yuzo Narita, a Japanese student.
Crystal Jennings |
Yuzo Narita |
October 2, 2009
UMUC Students: Misawa AB Japan, pt 1
10/2/09 UMUC Students: Misawa AB Japan, pt 1
Charles Artiles, a recent high school graduate in his first UMUC class session; and two military spouses, who are both former military themselves, Hebert Garcia and Waymon Whitley.
Charles Artiles |
Hebert Garcia |
Waymon Whitley |
September 22, 2009
Understanding Arabs and the Middle East
9/22/09 Understanding Arabs and the Middle East
The Western perception of the Arab world is filled with stereotypes and misinformation. At Osan Air Base, Korea, on October 9, Dr. Ray Weisenborn will be giving a lecture entitled “Understanding Arabs and the Middle East.” Dr. Weisenborn has taught writing, English, speech, theatre, and Human resource management for UMUC Asia. In this episode, he talks about his experiences with the Arab world and some of the misconceptions Arabs and Westerners have about each other.
September 11, 2009
The Financial Meltdown: Re-learning Old Lessons
9/11/09 The Financial Meltdown: Re-learning Old Lessons
What’s it like to teach an Economics class during an economic meltdown? UMUC Asia Adjunct Associate Professor Douglas Ostrom had this experience last fall while teaching at Yokosuka NB, Japan. He’ll describe how he handled it, the causes of (and solutions to) the economic crisis and the current recession, and the effect it has had on the Japanese economy.
August 28, 2009
Jeffrey Newbern on Sex and Drugs
8/28/09 Jeffrey Newbern on Sex and Drugs!
Is there such a thing as a “gateway drug”? Are certain types of personalities more prone to substance abuse? Why does dinner seem to be the ideal date for most couples? Psychology instructor Jeffrey Newbern talks about teaching the UMUC courses PSYC 307X Substance Abuse: An Introduction, and PSYC 332 Psychology of Human Sexuality.
August 21, 2009
The Bridge Program: Japanese students cross over to an American university
Bridge Program Coordinator Jackie Cillizza explains how UMUC Asia’s Bridge Program is helping local national students in Okinawa and at Misawa AB get started on their degrees. Then, program participants Tomoko Kelley, Kazumi Maekouchi, and Yuko Matsukawa talk about the backgrounds they bring to the program and where they hope to go from here.
August 14, 2009
Dr. Steven Aird: Snakes, spiders, and other natural marvels
8/14/09 Dr. Steven Aird: Snakes, spiders, and other natural marvels
Dr. Steven Aird, who will begin teaching biology in Okinawa in fall session 1, talks about snakes, spiders, venus flytraps, and more!
August 7, 2009
UMUC Students: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
8/7/09 UMUC Students: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
We talk to some students at MCAS Iwakuni about their lives, their degree progress, and their impressions of UMUC.
Brandon Williams |
Michiko Yasuda |
Janina Narciso, Taeko Yokoyama, and Vianca Gomez |
Romulus Dieujuste |
July 31, 2009
Financial Aid for Servicemembers
7/31/09 Financial Aid for Servicemembers
Erica Ramos (left) of Iwakuni recently received a special UMUC scholarship for spouses of servicemembers. We talk to her about her scholarship, and also to UMUC Asia Associate Director of Financial Aid Lisa Marrin about the programs available to defer the costs of your tuition and your textbooks.
