University of Delaware Podcasts

The University of Delaware Faculty Senate Meeting. The University Faculty Senate acts for the entire faculty in coordinating faculty governance at the University of Delaware and in exercising the faculty's responsibilities for the education and care of students. The faculty contributes significantly to the academic excellence of the university and to an environment in which all members of the campus community are free to learn and to communicate. This meeting is a continuation of the meeting from May 5, 2008. NOTE: Technical problems prevented the video portion of this meeting from being recorded. Audio (MP3)

Speaking at the University of Delaware's Global Agenda series on climate change, CIA analyst and retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard Engel explored why global warming could challenge U.S. National security interests around the world and at home, posing a threat to U.S. military readiness and to vital economic, diplomatic and political relationships.

Speaking at the University of Delaware's Global Agenda series on climate change, CIA analyst and retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard Engel explored why global warming could challenge U.S. National security interests around the world and at home, posing a threat to U.S. military readiness and to vital economic, diplomatic and political relationships.

Speaking at the University of Delaware Forum on May 10, UD President Patrick Harker previews his blueprint for the future of the University, identifies "a set of guiding principles--our core values" and sets forth six bold milestones in response to major challenges facing the University and the world.

Speaking at the University of Delaware Forum on May 10, UD President Patrick Harker previews his blueprint for the future of the University, identifies "a set of guiding principles--our core values" and sets forth six bold milestones in response to major challenges facing the University and the world.

Speaking at the University of Delaware Forum on May 10, UD President Patrick Harker previews his blueprint for the future of the University, identifies "a set of guiding principles--our core values" and sets forth six bold milestones in response to major challenges facing the University and the world.

In his opening keynote address at the UD Forum on May 10, Zhou Wenzhong, China's ambassador to the United States, calls globalization "an irreversible historical trend," urges the U.S. to avoid protectionist trade measures and argues for bilateral agreements on shared concerns such as terrorism, cross-border crime, energy security, environmental degradation and arms proliferation.

In his opening keynote address at the UD Forum on May 10, Zhou Wenzhong, China's ambassador to the United States, calls globalization "an irreversible historical trend," urges the U.S. to avoid protectionist trade measures and argues for bilateral agreements on shared concerns such as terrorism, cross-border crime, energy security, environmental degradation and arms proliferation.

Speaking at the University of Delaware's Global Agenda series on climate change, the president of Shell Oil Company, John Hofmeister, outlined his firm's "12-point plan" for what he called "energy security," and answered questions about Shell's operations in Myanmar and Nigeria, as well as questions about the oil industry's investment in alternative sources of energy.

Speaking at the University of Delaware's Global Agenda series on climate change, the president of Shell Oil Company, John Hofmeister, outlined his firm's "12-point plan" for what he called "energy security," and answered questions about Shell's operations in Myanmar and Nigeria, as well as questions about the oil industry's investment in alternative sources of energy.

The University of Delaware Faculty Senate Meeting. The University Faculty Senate acts for the entire faculty in coordinating faculty governance at the University of Delaware and in exercising the faculty's responsibilities for the education and care of students. The faculty contributes significantly to the academic excellence of the university and to an environment in which all members of the campus community are free to learn and to communicate.

The University of Delaware Faculty Senate Meeting. The University Faculty Senate acts for the entire faculty in coordinating faculty governance at the University of Delaware and in exercising the faculty's responsibilities for the education and care of students. The faculty contributes significantly to the academic excellence of the university and to an environment in which all members of the campus community are free to learn and to communicate.

Speaking at the University of Delaware's Global Agenda series on climate change, U.S. State Department negotiator Daniel Reifsnyder explained the intricacies and complexities of international politics which have affected progress on climate change agreements. The Deputy Assistant Secretary of State reviewed political conflicts among wealthy, industrialized nations and developing countries, as well as the interests of the world's poorest nations.

Speaking at the University of Delaware's Global Agenda series on climate change, U.S. State Department negotiator Daniel Reifsnyder explained the intricacies and complexities of international politics which have affected progress on climate change agreements. The Deputy Assistant Secretary of State reviewed political conflicts among wealthy, industrialized nations and developing countries, as well as the interests of the world's poorest nations.

Speaking at the University of Delaware as part of UD's William S. Carlson International Polar Year Events, Waleed Abdalati, head of NASA's Cryospheric Sciences Branch and one of the world's pre-eminent experts on the study of global climate change, highlights the critical role that ice plays in shaping our environment, illustrates through NASA imagery the "awakening of the sleeping giants" (a metaphor for the thinning of the world's polar ice sheets), and puts into visual perspective what the loss of this ice cover may mean for the world.

Speaking at the University of Delaware as part of UD's William S. Carlson International Polar Year Events, Waleed Abdalati, head of NASA's Cryospheric Sciences Branch and one of the world's pre-eminent experts on the study of global climate change, highlights the critical role that ice plays in shaping our environment, illustrates through NASA imagery the "awakening of the sleeping giants" (a metaphor for the thinning of the world's polar ice sheets), and puts into visual perspective what the loss of this ice cover may mean for the world.

Policymakers should focus on reducing consumer and industry demand for high-energy cars, appliances and equipment, rather than hoping to solve the climate change problem by increasing supply of low-carbon energy. That was the message of John Byrne, Director of the University of Delaware's Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, speaking in the Global Agenda series at the University of Delaware.

Policymakers should focus on reducing consumer and industry demand for high-energy cars, appliances and equipment, rather than hoping to solve the climate change problem by increasing supply of low-carbon energy. That was the message of John Byrne, Director of the University of Delaware's Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, speaking in the Global Agenda series at the University of Delaware.

The University of Delaware Faculty Senate Meeting. The University Faculty Senate acts for the entire faculty in coordinating faculty governance at the University of Delaware and in exercising the faculty's responsibilities for the education and care of students. The faculty contributes significantly to the academic excellence of the university and to an environment in which all members of the campus community are free to learn and to communicate.

The University of Delaware Faculty Senate Meeting. The University Faculty Senate acts for the entire faculty in coordinating faculty governance at the University of Delaware and in exercising the faculty's responsibilities for the education and care of students. The faculty contributes significantly to the academic excellence of the university and to an environment in which all members of the campus community are free to learn and to communicate.

Electrical and Computer Engineers are behind almost every modern necessity and convenience developed within the past 50 years. They're the ones responsible for figuring out how to communicate over vast distances, store and retrieve information, and non-invasively image the inside of the human body. They're concerned with making our lives better by designing and manufacturing technologies essential for communication, visualization, computation, and power distribution.

Speaking at the University of Delaware, UN Foundation senior policy analyst Janet Hall discusses the vexing challenges of climate change faced by the world's smallest and poorest nations. Most vulnerable to climate catastrophes, but least equipped to handle them. These countries depend on help from industrial nations, investors and international organizations.

Speaking at the University of Delaware, UN Foundation senior policy analyst Janet Hall discusses the vexing challenges of climate change faced by the world's smallest and poorest nations. Most vulnerable to climate catastrophes, but least equipped to handle them. These countries depend on help from industrial nations, investors and international organizations.

William B. Chandler III, chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery, delivered the keynote address at a conference on "Creating a Livable Delaware," held March 25, 2008, at the University's Clayton Hall.

William B. Chandler III, chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery, delivered the keynote address at a conference on "Creating a Livable Delaware," held March 25, 2008, at the University's Clayton Hall.

Global Agenda 2008 - Boiling Point: International politics of climate change Speaking at the University of Delaware, New York Times environment writer Andrew Revkin explores the role of the media in influencing the global debate over climate change. Revkin discusses the pressures of journalism, science and politics on the media's handling of climate change.

Global Agenda 2008 - Boiling Point: International politics of climate change Speaking at the University of Delaware, New York Times environment writer Andrew Revkin explores the role of the media in influencing the global debate over climate change. Revkin discusses the pressures of journalism, science and politics on the media's handling of climate change.

The University of Delaware Faculty Senate Meeting. The University Faculty Senate acts for the entire faculty in coordinating faculty governance at the University of Delaware and in exercising the faculty's responsibilities for the education and care of students. The faculty contributes significantly to the academic excellence of the university and to an environment in which all members of the campus community are free to learn and to communicate.

The University of Delaware Faculty Senate Meeting. The University Faculty Senate acts for the entire faculty in coordinating faculty governance at the University of Delaware and in exercising the faculty's responsibilities for the education and care of students. The faculty contributes significantly to the academic excellence of the university and to an environment in which all members of the campus community are free to learn and to communicate.

The University of Delaware continues to make technological improvements to better serve its administration, faculty and students. A new state of the art satellite dish on top of Pearson Hall ensures the UD message is heard loud and clear around the world. This short video introduces the new satellite dish and it's capabilities. Please visit the link to learn more about University Media Services.