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Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon discussed his career after leaving the ice and self-expression in skating at a virtual Berkeley Forum event Thursday.

Berkeley Forum hosts Olympic medalist, gymnast Nastia Liukin Olivia Moore/Staff Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin said her parents were vital to her success in gymnastics, adding that they referred to themselves as “team Liukin.” Liukin’s father actually acted as her coach, creating a unique conditioning program for her that catered specifically to her body type and ability. The Berkeley Forum hosted gymnast and five-time Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin on Monday, where she spoke on the successes — and failures — that define who she is today. An International Gymnastics Hall of Fame ind...

John Urschel discusses mathematics, NFL at Berkeley Forum event Katia Pokotylo/Staff At the Berkeley Forum's first event of the semester, John Urschel, mathematician and former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, discussed his passion for math, the impact of team sports on his academic pursuits and Black representation in STEM. For its first event of the semester, the Berkeley Forum hosted John Urschel, mathematician and former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, who discussed his passion for math, the impact of team sports on his academic pursuits and Black representation in ...

The Berkeley Forum’s spring 2021 lineup has a diverse selection of speakers who are not only from a wide range of disciplines and ethnic backgrounds but are also unique within their given field. According to Amit Cohen, Berkeley Forum outreach project manager, the forum hosts talks, debates and panels from leaders in various disciplines to promote discourse among UC Berkeley students. Speakers were chosen by individual committee members based on criteria detailing effective speaker qualities, and panels were organized by groups of committee members who chose topics that they believe are imp...