Capen Conversations

On our fifth episode, UB Sustainability’s Ryan McPherson and Derek Nichols talked about developing UB's new climate action plan, which is set to lay out initiatives such as “electrifying" vehicles used at the university and increasing solar power on campus. This is part one of a two-part episode.
Recorded on February 7, 2020.

On our fourth episode, four University at Buffalo students talked about the need for "support systems" and educators who can lend a helping hand when it comes to addressing mental health needs on a college campus.
Recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

On our third episode, Black Student Union vice president Varnel Fleurisma leads a forum on police encounters and “knowing your rights” for home searches, traffic stops and more. BSU members weighed in during the meeting held in the Student Union.
Recorded on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

On our second episode, Prof. John Fiege joins us to discuss his award-winning career as a filmmaker, his coverage of environmental stories nationwide (from Hurricane Harvey to the Keystone XL Pipeline) and his methodology of capturing stories through visuals.
Recorded on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019
Episode rundown/
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - On his transition into filmmaking
2:32 - On “Mississippi Chicken,” shooting on film
5:22 - On “Above All Else,” filming activists demonstrating against Keystone XL Pipeline
8:18 - On mending audio and visuals in the film to make them into their own
9:19 - On legal issues regarding filming during "Above All Else"
10:41 - On the intended audience of the film
12:15 - On the ending of the film and personal effect on Fiege as a filmmaker
14:12 - On the film’s subject
15:28 - On shorter film about impact of Hurricane Harvey
18:55 - On “Raising Aniya,” hopes for the upcoming film
22:11 - On “Bebe,” screening at Cannes
24:10 - On filmmakers that inspire him
26:27 - On his advice for students navigating the film industry
29:55 - On his move to Buffalo

On our first episode, Student Association President Yousouf Amolegbe joins us to discuss the recent 2019 Fall Fest Concert Series announcement, what it's like being recognized on campus and how his e-board's plans changed since their election win in the spring.
Recorded on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019
Episode rundown/
00:00 - Intro and SA Fall Fest
17:10 - What Amolegbe has noticed about his role on campus.
20:00 - Student government fiscal agent change and how it has changed Amolegbe's plans for the year.
25:00 - Amolegbe talks UB Athletics, predictions with the Bulls football team (*Episode was recorded two days before the Bulls football team's tough loss to Penn State*)
27:00 - Ticket information for the SA Fall Fest Concert Series (* Correction: SA dropped ticket reservations on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Tickets for the first of three shows - featuring artists Burna Boy, Koffee and Kranium - are still available as of Monday morning, according to Amolegbe).