Semester at Sea Wavelengths Podcast

Thinking on a Global Scale

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Immerse yourself in the ebb and flow of this week's Semester at Sea Wavelengths podcast, where we chart a course through poetry, mental health advocacy, and celebrate the indispensable contributions of our Deans to our voyages. In Segment 1: The Winding Road Home by Jake Palacio, we delve into a deeply moving piece written during our Spring 2012 Voyage. Jake, a San Diego State University student, crafted this profound poem for Dr. Paul Muldoon's World Poetry class.
Segment 2: Being an Open Book we engage with Cosette Haugen, a powerful advocate for mental health. Her enlightening talk from the TEDxSemester at Sea event in Helsinki in Fall 2014 encourages us all to bring discussions about mental health into the open. If her inspiring words move you, we recommend delving deeper into Cosette's personal mission in her book "Sockfoot Soldier". 
"Sockfoot Soldier" By Cosette Haugen
To cap off this episode, we have Segment 3: Dean Announcement Remix #1. In honor of their dedication, alumnus and voyager council member, Scott Ostrom, has curated a special treat - The Dean Announcement Remix.

K.G. Balakrishnan, Indian Supreme Court Justice & John Rosenburg

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The main segment this week features Justice K.G. Balakrishnan who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India between 2007 and 2010 and at the time of recording in 2015 was the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of India. On the day of the MV Explorer's arrival in Cochin, Justice Balakrishnan spoke to Spring 2015 voyagers about his career and the contemporary state of human rights in India. To close us out this week, John Roseburg is back! This week John treats our ears with a musical adaption of "Red Red Rose" by the Scottish National poet Robert Burns.

Dr. Peter McGraw, ’The Recipe’ & Alma Mater Tribute

This week we hear from alum: Brittani Brown with her speech "The Recipe", UC Boulder professor Dr. Peter McGraw from the 'HURL' institute, and the SAS Alma Mater song. The song, and this episode, are dedicated to Dr. Max Brandt who served as SAS chief academic officer for nearly 30 years starting in 1979. 
For More on Dr. Peter McGraw: petermcgraw.org
To learn about Dr. Max Brandt: Max Brandt Obituary OR Max Brandt Scholarship Fund
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Rhea Kattan & Japanese Language Bootcamp

This episode features a Spring 2014 voyage Japanese language boot camp led by Academic Dean Anne Kinney, Interport Lecturer Harumi Yamanaka, and student Daichi Ishikawa from McGill University.
Followed by an interview with Rhea Kattan. Rhea sailed on the Fall 2022 voyage; the first voyage back following the programs COVID hiatus. Rhea sailed as a gap year student, is a drummer, and all around musician.
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Stories & Music of the World

This episode features a number of voices from: Storyteller Phillip Burns on a Fall 2014 field lab, two-time voyager, Jeff Steitz, from a 2014 ship concert and discussion, as well as Life long learner, Yon Yonson, from the Spring 2014 voyage.
 
 
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Back with the Travel Bug

This week, feast your ears on:
 
- "The Bug" a TedxSemesteratSea speech by Julie Engerran from August 5, 2014 aboard the MV Explorer
- "Making Space for Women’s Rights" a seminar by Professor Daphne Spain
- "Semester at Sea (Song)" By Lynne[a], be sure to check out more of her music on Spotify or Apple Music
        Direct link to the track from this episode: https://soundcloud.com/lynneamalley/semester-at-sea   
 
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Skye Fitzgerald & Highlights From The Past

This week we will first hear an interview with Skye Fitzgerald, a 2 time Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker, from an interview conducted with multi-time voyager Cindy Zomchek. 
The second segment this week features a number of student reflections following their in-port time in Myanmar.
The show will close out with a PSA from a certain celebrity comedian and SAS 2003 alum; hope you enjoy!
 
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Culture Shock and a Shifting Worldview w/ Christian Lowe & Tom’s Shoes

This week features a number of stories from the African continent and, in particular Ghana. 
The first segment features Christian Lowe, recounting his 'Green Book Project' business, inspired by his experience on SAS and a number of stories that shifted his Worldview to where he is today.
That interview is followed up by a segment recounting a Semester at Sea and TOMS shoes charitable collaboration from Spring 2014 that took place in Ghana.
Finally, to celebrate the 5th episode of this podcast, we will ring out the show with a rendition of the Semester at Sea Alma Mater song.
Until next time, sailing off! 
 
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Reinventing Education with SAS

This episode features a a poem about his experience in Bagan, Myanmar by Spring 2014 alum, William Desena.
Followed by a TEDxSemester at Sea talk by Professor John Boyer.
Finally, you will hear an original song, entitled "The Semester at Sea Song", by Fall 2019 voyager, Cameron Byerly . 
 
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Finding Yourself & Overcoming Pre-Voyage Challenges

This episode features a spoken word performance from Fall 2018 student, Muna, with a retrospective on her voyage. Followed by outtakes from an interview with 4(!!) time voyager Sammy Lam about his experiences, his work in the wine industry, and how SAS was formative to his career. Finally, you will hear an original song written by Spring 2014 voyager, Ryan Hecht. . 
 
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