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Gain real-world insights from our UC Berkeley–approved instructors who excel in their fields. Our educators share their experiences—in and out of the classroom—and how they got to where they are today.
The Online Writing Circle
Introduction to Writing Fiction and The Craft of Reading instructor Marc Schiffman, M.F.A. (Ph.D. equivalent), has taught a variety of...
2017 Extension Honored Instructor Stephen Wong
Stephen Wong, one of our esteemed Extension Honored Instructors for 2017, exemplifies the best that we have to offer: professionally...
Bringing Years of Experience to the Classroom
For the past 30 years, Henry Tooryani has seen the construction business’ steady ebb and flow—here in the Bay Area and across the...
Lessons I Learned From ‘The Lego Movie’
I recently saw The Lego Movie with three young children. I have always loved Lego™ and thought it would be a great deal of fun. I was...
Does an Employee’s Mental Health Affect Your Bottom Line?
Drama, drama, drama. When I was watching Mad Men, all of the characters seemed to be swirling in the drama that surrounded their lives....
Instructor Doug Wittnebel Shows Off His iPad Air Art
Instructor Doug Wittnebel describes his exhibit, which previously hung on the walls of the San Francisco campus, as follows: "Outside...
Behavioral Finance and You
Did you know that a majority of your “conscious” decisions are really driven by subconscious biases?
The Power of Perspective
Although a particular fact may be solid and unwavering, the interpretation of that fact can be subject to change depending on the person...
The Power Behind People Analytics
However you define the field of pairing data with human resources, the end-result remains the same: Making HR more strategic, more...