Monthly Highlights- February 2012

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The Latest in Cosmetic Surgery

Recent advances are making cosmetic surgery procedures more accessible, with patients experiencing less down time and better results. With so many options now available, it can be confusing to decide what’s best. Join host David Granet as he talks with leading cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Scott Miller, who guides us through what to expect from some of the most common procedures and offers valuable insights into what can be an overwhelming decision making process.

Health Matters: Latest in Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

What Does It Mean To Be Human?

UC San Diego anthropologist Margaret Schoeninger joins a list of leading scholars who all attempt to answer the same question, “What does it mean to be human?” This is the first of five televised lectures presented by the Making of the Modern World program at Eleanor Roosevelt College at UC San Diego.

To Be Human: How Food Fueled Human Origins with Margaret Schoeninger

“Moby-Dick” Comes Ashore

Behind the score, before the applause and behind the scenes, UCSD-TV brings you the making of Jake Heggie’s opera, “Moby-Dick”; making its West Coast premiere this month at San Diego Opera.

First, enjoy a lively conversation between San Diego Opera’s General and Artistic Director, Ian Campbell, and the opera’s composer, Jake Heggie. The two discuss Heggie’s artistic process, his unique musical language, his experiences with collaborators involved in the “Moby-Dick” project, and the state of contemporary opera and new music in America.

An Evening With Jake Heggie & Ian Campbell

Then get personal with San Diego Opera’s Nick Reveles and a distinguished panel of “insiders” from the local production, including principal singers, director and conductor.

San Diego Opera Stars in the Salon: Moby-Dick

Finally, get a sneak peek behind the scenes of “Moby-Dick’s” West Coast premiere, right here in San Diego.

San Diego Opera Spotlight: Moby-Dick

For more opera programming, including last month’s season opener, “Salome”, visit www.ucsd.tv/opera


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

All programs repeat throughout the month. Visit the Program Schedule on our web site for additional air dates and times.

Health & Medicine

Research on Aging: The Crystal Ball in the Social Network

Health Matters: Obesity Prevention with the Healthy Works Program

About Health: Bullying in Athletics

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Science

Claude Shannon – Father of the Information Age

A New Imperative for Deep-Ocean Stewardship

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Public Affairs

Massive Indifference: Denial of Competent Lawyers in Death Penalty and Other Criminal Cases with Stephen Bright

The Justice Cascade: How Human Rights Prosecutions are Changing World Politics

Exploring Ethics: Science Literacy and Underserved Populations

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Arts & Music Arts & Music

Saving the World with Simple Pictures: How to Put an Arts Education to Work

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: Ancient Noises

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Check out the latest additions to our online video archive

Paradise Plundered: Steve Erie, Vlad Kogan

UC San Diego Founders’ Innovation Symposium 2011

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