Fireside Charla with SDSU President Adela de la Torre Adela de la Torre

Gilad Halpern is a journalist, broadcaster and media historian. He is the News and Current Affairs Editor at TLV1 Radio, and host of The Tel Aviv Review, a podcast dedicated to all things intellectual (and Israeli). He is an Idit Fellow at the University of Haifa, researching the history of the Jewish press in Mandatory Palestine. Previously, he was Managing Editor for Ynetnews and Assignments Editor for Haaretz English Edition. His work appeared on the BBC, Al Jazeera, Al Monitor, Time Out magazine, the Jewish Quarterly and the Jewish Chronicle.
Gilad taught HUM 410 Studies in Popular Culture and HUM 580 Media and Conflict. 

I am excited to welcome the dean and two top researchers from SDSU Imperial Valley. We will also get an up-close look at the considerable community impact that our faculty and students have in the rural region of Imperial County, two hours east of San Diego.   

Today’s conversation focuses on SDSU’s unique connection to one of the most talked-about border regions in the world and our commitment to convene critical conversations to re-imagine the region through the upcoming RE:BORDER Binational and Bilingual Conference, which takes place virtually November 12 and 13.  I am proud to say that this is the premier annual collaborative event that explores key binational issues and innovative solutions. It brings together academic researchers, business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, educators, and students across the region. This year's theme is “Our Border on the Move: Reimagining Mobility and Migration in the Transborder Region.” 
Hosted by San Diego State University and El Colegio de la Frontera Norte—in partnership with Mexico’s Secretary of Education and dozens of leaders and organizations in the US and Mexico.

Just in time for Women History Month, SDSU Alum Perette Godwin chats with President Adela de la Torre about her trajectory to becoming the first female president of San Diego State University. Eavesdrop as de la Torre shares about the hurdles she's overcome to get here, the mentors who inspired her to press on, and what she hopes her vision for SDSU and this Fireside Charla podcast will accomplish as the university embarks on its next chapter of distinction.
In this episode, you will Learn about President de la Torre’s background, family, and values Get insight on her journey to the presidency and as a Latina economist Discover the hurdles she faced studying economics, a male-dominated field Gain an appreciation for her vision for SDSU and her passion to help students be prepared to lead in any career by their experiences at SDSU Learn about the innovative projects and concepts that SDSU fosters Visit SDSU.edu/FiresideCharla to download transcripts, reference links, and more...
 
About Dr. Adela de la Torre Dr. Adela de la Torre joined San Diego State University in June 2018, as the first woman and Latina president. She brings 30 years of service and leadership roles within institutions of higher education and shares these experiences with open arms. She has two daughters who are both married, a grandson, a husband, and three dogs! Adela discusses the challenges she faced in college, her mentors, her heart-led leadership style, and her vision to help all types of students at SDSU feel confident in their goals.
 
About Dr. Perette Godwin Perette Godwin is a former president of the SDSU Alumni Board and currently serves as a senior public information officer with the City of San Diego. Using her journalism background to keep our city informed, she also impacts the community through her work with nonprofit organizations and volunteer involvement with groups such as Girl Scouts and Art Walk. Perette received her B.A. in Broadcast News Journalism, minor in English in 1986.

President de la Torre and Campus Historian and Professor of Anthropology Seth Mallios discuss the stories behind presidential inaugurations at SDSU, why they matter, and why we won’t want to miss the historic investiture of the first female president in the university’s 121-year history. Seth expands on the symbolic importance of this ceremony and celebration that brings the SDSU and larger community together.

President de la Torre chats with NASA Deputy Director for Engineering & Science, Jordan Evans, a proud Aztec. Jordan leads engineers and scientists in exploring the universe at work, and also inspires students by mentoring through the Aztec Mentor Program here at SDSU. He talks about his notable participation in many space missions, including the Curiosity Mission which determined that Mars is indeed a habitable planet, and connects how he has learned more from failure than from the success throughout his journey.