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In this episode of Stop & Talk, host Grant Oliphant sits down with Dr. Mary Walshok, an influential thinker and powerhouse in the San Diego community. Recently retired from her role as Vice Chancellor at UC San Diego, Mary spearheaded the creation of Park and Market, a facility designed to support serendipitous interactions and collaboration across sectors. She shares her deep insights into the intersection of innovation, community, and economic development.Mary reflects on her vibrant life story, from her unique upbringing in Palm Springs to her pivotal contributions to the local academic and civic landscape. She discusses San Diego County's abundant geographic, cultural, and demographic features, emphasizing how these elements can drive creativity and opportunity. Grant and Mary explore Mary's vision for a diverse and inclusive community where unexpected encounters foster new ideas and opportunities.Listen to Mary's reflections on the role of diversity in innovation, the importance of place, and the value of bringing local and global wisdom together. This episode is a deep dive into how a community can use its unique assets to become a hub of creativity and forward-thinking progress. This is a production of the Prebys Foundation.Hosted by Grant OliphantCo-Hosted by Crystal PageCo-produced by Crystal Page and Adam GreenfieldEngineered by Adam GreenfieldProduction Assistance by Tess KareskyThe Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego's own Mr. Lyrical Groove.Recorded at the Voice of San Diego Podcast StudioDownload episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPodcast.orgIf you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share, subscribe, and review our podcast. Thank you for your support, ideas, and listening.
Dr. Mary Walshok, Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs at UC San Diego, will be spearheading the development of UC San Diego's newest building in downtown San Diego: UC San Diego Park & Market. Dr. Walshok, whose storied 40-year career as Dean of UC San Diego Extension has significantly enhanced myriad facets of our region from education to diversity to innovation, will work with leaders to shine a light on Park & Market's three C's: Connections, Catalyst and Commitment.
San Diego may be well known for its beaches and wonderful weather, but some may not know that it is also a hub for biotech, pharmaceutical research and innovation. In today's episode, we have Dr. Mary Walshok, Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Programs at the University of California San Diego, who also concurrently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Sociology. Dr. Walshok joins Dr. N. Bruce Pickering, Senior Policy Advisor of GlobalSF to share with us their thoughts on San Diego. Dr. Walshok also explains how California has become a future-focus state.
Register for the new economy conference at https://www.globalsf.biz/session-3-nec Darlene and Bruce recap Session 2 of the New Economy Conference and share their key takeaways from the conference so far. This week's session featured California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis; Oxford University Professor of Globalization and Development Ian Goldin; Supply Chain Consultant and former Director at the World Economic Forum Wolfgang Lehmacher; Haulistix CEO and Co-Founder Hans Galland; and Blue Diamond Growers CEO Mark Jansen. The panel discussed the risks and rewards of global engagement and how California can be a leader in promoting more equitable international trade and more resilient and sustainable global supply chains. Next week's session on the New Economy Conference will focus on investment and business retention in the New Economy and feature California State Treasurer Fiona Ma; Central Valley Community Foundation President and CEO Ashley Swearengin; HBO Max Senior Vice President Katie Soo; and Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs and Dean of Extension Dr. Mary Walshok.
You already know San Diego is a fantastic place for science and technology. But maybe you think that happened by accident or just because the weather is spectacular. The climate does play a part, but there was also some vision and effort that made it what it is today. Mary Walshok is the Dean of the UCSD Extension and a fantastic storyteller who has studied the history of San Diego as a sociologist, exploring the factors that shaped the city along the way to becoming what it is today. It turns out, San Diego is a small midwestern town on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. In this interview, she describes the people who migrated from the midwest for health reasons and how they influenced the culture that would eventually evolve. World War One had a major impact as well. Science and technology were becoming very important for the region and the country. The early residents weren't keen on industrial manufacturing, though and had a different vision for growth. Mary talks about the leaders who convinced the Navy to put a base in San Diego and others who later persuaded the University of California to put a campus nearby. Of course, science played a major role throughout. Finally she explains how San Diego has avoided becoming a "company town" and why what a town really wants isn't companies, but rather talent. This isn't the usual science or business interview, but it explains the success of both in San Diego. It is a fascinating story. Invention and Reinvention: The Evolution of San Diego’s Innovation Economy SDBN Virtual Speed Networking Event Aug 31.
Globalization, fast-paced technological changes, and competition define today's world of work. How can companies, workers, and cities adapt and succeed? Mary Walshok, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs and Dean of Extension at UC San Diego dives into the complications and opportunities felt by all facets of the economy. Hear how developing talent across the spectrum, project-based learning, effectively bundling skills, adaptability and more can be leveraged stay relevant and in demand. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 33869]
Globalization, fast-paced technological changes, and competition define today's world of work. How can companies, workers, and cities adapt and succeed? Mary Walshok, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs and Dean of Extension at UC San Diego dives into the complications and opportunities felt by all facets of the economy. Hear how developing talent across the spectrum, project-based learning, effectively bundling skills, adaptability and more can be leveraged stay relevant and in demand. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 33869]
Globalization, fast-paced technological changes, and competition define today's world of work. How can companies, workers, and cities adapt and succeed? Mary Walshok, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs and Dean of Extension at UC San Diego dives into the complications and opportunities felt by all facets of the economy. Hear how developing talent across the spectrum, project-based learning, effectively bundling skills, adaptability and more can be leveraged stay relevant and in demand. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 33869]
Globalization, fast-paced technological changes, and competition define today's world of work. How can companies, workers, and cities adapt and succeed? Mary Walshok, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs and Dean of Extension at UC San Diego dives into the complications and opportunities felt by all facets of the economy. Hear how developing talent across the spectrum, project-based learning, effectively bundling skills, adaptability and more can be leveraged stay relevant and in demand. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 33869]
"People carry their values with them even if they share a common geography," says Mary Walshok, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor, Public Programs; Dean, UC San Diego Extension. How do these values impact the world of work and how will they shape your career journey? Walshok speaks with a group of high school seniors about the changing career landscape and how to make opportunities in the job market. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 32249]
"People carry their values with them even if they share a common geography," says Mary Walshok, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor, Public Programs; Dean, UC San Diego Extension. How do these values impact the world of work and how will they shape your career journey? Walshok speaks with a group of high school seniors about the changing career landscape and how to make opportunities in the job market. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 32249]
"People carry their values with them even if they share a common geography," says Mary Walshok, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor, Public Programs; Dean, UC San Diego Extension. How do these values impact the world of work and how will they shape your career journey? Walshok speaks with a group of high school seniors about the changing career landscape and how to make opportunities in the job market. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 32249]
"People carry their values with them even if they share a common geography," says Mary Walshok, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor, Public Programs; Dean, UC San Diego Extension. How do these values impact the world of work and how will they shape your career journey? Walshok speaks with a group of high school seniors about the changing career landscape and how to make opportunities in the job market. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 32249]
We were delighted that club Patron and candidate for San Diego City Council District 1, Barbara Bry was a co-presenter at this meeting. Barbara has spent the last 30 years of her life helping to start companies and create jobs from her early days at CONNECT to becoming an entrepreneur and serving on the initial management team of companies like ProFlowers.com. San Diego’s economy has long been dependent on federal funds with 50% GDP today coming from federal sources to support, military functions, defense contracting companies and basic research such as on the Torrey Pines mesa. Barbara and Mary emphasized the importance of innovation to San Diego’s future. They dove into the history and what it means to local citizens to have companies that operate in a global arena – where we put our priorities will be shaped by these forces. We encourage you to subscribe to our Podcast channel here. You can also find us on the iTunes Store just search for Point Loma & OB Dems or click here, as well as on Stitcher. …
An evening of conversation and celebration at the close of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Jonas Salk featuring his sons Jonathan and Peter, author Mary Walshok and Gary Robbins, science editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The panel reflects on how Jonas Salk, his wife Francoise Gilot and his Institute shaped San Diego and its fledgling biomedical community; the interplay between Salk and other leaders in building the civic infrastructure, and other remembrances from the Salk brothers about their father’s discovery of a vaccine for polio. Series: "Library Channel" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 29919]
An evening of conversation and celebration at the close of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Jonas Salk featuring his sons Jonathan and Peter, author Mary Walshok and Gary Robbins, science editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The panel reflects on how Jonas Salk, his wife Francoise Gilot and his Institute shaped San Diego and its fledgling biomedical community; the interplay between Salk and other leaders in building the civic infrastructure, and other remembrances from the Salk brothers about their father’s discovery of a vaccine for polio. Series: "Library Channel" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 29919]
This is the first of two videos featuring Mary Walshok, associate vice chancellor for public programs at UC San Diego. She spoke at the UC Center Sacramento about the role of higher education in employment.
In the second part Mary Walshok,'s talk, the associate vice chancellor for public programs at UC San Diego, continues to link higher education to job growth.
In the final edition of UCSD@50, host Mary Walshok presents stories on Physical Sciences, Engineering, Dance Theatre, a Birch Aquarium staffer, a Volunteer 50 wrap-up, and a montage of UC San Diego’s Green Open House. Series: "UCSD at 50" [Science] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 19468]
In the final edition of UCSD@50, host Mary Walshok presents stories on Physical Sciences, Engineering, Dance Theatre, a Birch Aquarium staffer, a Volunteer 50 wrap-up, and a montage of UC San Diego’s Green Open House. Series: "UCSD at 50" [Science] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 19468]