Interview with Nigel Callinan, Department of Global Studies professor of digital media and innovation, on Friday, June 3, 2016 in PNU's Seonghak Bldg. on the main campus. Topics of discussion include the recent Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) conference, 'N3Con2016: New. Now. Next, Journalism in the Mobile Age,' held in Seoul May 27-29, 2016.

PNU Spotlight #3 with Prof. Nigel Callinan - 6 3 16, 2.24 PM

Interview with Chun Hongchan, former dean of PNU International, Pusan National University's office of international affairs, on Thursday, June 16, 2016 in the Social Sciences Bldg. (#421) on the main campus. Topics include Prof. Chun's accomplishments as dean of PNUI, his vision for the future of internationalization efforts for Korean universities, and his thoughts about what directions higher education in Korea should take.

PNU Spotlight #4 with Prof. Chun Hongchan - 6 23 16, 2.23 PM

Interview with Dan Panozzo, coordinator for PNU's Global English Program, on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Sangnam International House on the main campus. Teacher Dan discusses English education at PNU and in Korea, as well as his status as a local celebrity musician, both as a solo artist and with fan favorite band Hajimama, currently on hiatus. He also shares stories about the heyday of the music and entertainment scene at PNU. This is a must-hear podcast! 
***You can hear more of the musical stylings of Dan, who provides the theme for our show, at https://danielpanozzo.bandcamp.com/releases and https://hajimama.bandcamp.com/

PNU Spotlight 5 with Dan Panozzo - 7 9 16, 11.39 PM

Interview with Hana and Sapir, two students from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem who attended PNU's 2016 Summer School Session B. Hana and Sapir discuss their experiences at PNU and in Busan, as well as what brought them to Korea to study during the summer, their love of K-pop, and what is driving their ongoing fascination with the 'Land of Morning Calm.'

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PNU Spotlight 6 with Hana and Sapir -  8 18 16, 3.20 PM

PNU Spotlight is back after a brief hiatus! Our seventh podcast, recorded at the end of summer, features an in-depth interview with second-year international student Indira Kabdoldina, who comes to us from the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan. This episode explores the joys and challenges of being an international student (a full-time, degree-seeking)at Pusan National University and in Busan and Korea. The musical introduction was provided courtesy of Ms. Kabdoldina, who sings a well known contemporary song from her home country.

Postscript: PNU's mascot is the eagle, thus the intro reference to Eagles fans.

PNU Spotlight 7 with International Student Indira Kabdoldina - 10 3 16, 3.16 PM

One of our most exciting podcasts yet featuring Prof. Amy Levine, chair of Pusan National University's Department of Global Studies (DGS). Drawing on her background as an expert on civil movements in Korean society, Prof. Levine discusses the current political scandal involving President Park Geun-hye. Prof. Levine also talks about DGS and the importance to today's universities of having departments that offer students specialized curriculum that will help them develop a global perspective.

*NOTE: 'PNU Spotlight' erroneously said that Choi Soon-sil, the president's confidante who is at the center of the scandal, was older than the president. Choi is four years younger.

PNU Spotlight 8 Prof. Amy Levine - 12 8 16, 5.43 PM

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