主持人:Alyson Hau
What's on today in the Common Room?
Power Up Your English with Michelle
Today, we are going to be talking about something that keeps us warm, makes us look stylish, and has a fascinating history. We are talking about... scarves!
That’s right! A scarf is that wonderful piece of fabric you wear around your neck, shoulders, or head. It can be made from many materials. For example, warm wool, smooth silk, or super soft cashmere. And in today’s episode, we’ll be exploring:
The History of the Scarf
Ways to Tie a Scarf
Practical Vocabulary and Phrases around Scarves
Off Campus - Clarissa Lui - Senior Officer, Communications & Advocacy - The Women's Foundation
Hashtag This - #DebunkingDay
BackStage - Honne

主持人:Alyson Hau
What's on today in the Common Room?
Savvy Earth Savers - Geoengineering, also known as climate engineering, refers to the intentional, large-scale manipulation of the Earth's climate system to mitigate climate change. What are some ideas? And what are the drawbacks of doing these things? Cruzie chats to Science Journalist @rebekahwh about a recent piece she wrote about the issue.
Off Campus - 2024 DFA Young Design Talent Award Winner (Environmental Design) - Tam Chi Yan, Jack - Jack emphasizes creating sensory spaces that resonate with human experiences and cultural contexts. He holds a Master's degree in Architecture from UC Berkeley. His experiences at firms like Snøhetta and OMA sparked his interest in the interplay of technology, materials, and culture, leading to features in notable publications and recognition as one of the top graduating architecture students in North America.
Hashtag This - #ME/CFS with Alyson
BackStage - Thunderbolts*