Chico State Alumni Association

Wildcat Connect Webinar | Productivity's Untapped Secret Weapon: Fun

Mike Rucker

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023

Time: 1 p.m.

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Panelist: Mike Rucker (Information and Communication, '95)

Moderator: Ernesto Rivera (Journalism, '15)

Mike Rucker, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and educator focusing on the science of fun. He is a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association and a former writer for Verywell Health. His academic work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and his ideas on fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Thrive Global, Vox, Business Insider, mindbodygreen, Mindful, and more. His efforts have earned him various accolades, including a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Senate and a Congressional Commendation from the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as continually being recognized as a top influencer in the area of well-being. Learn more about fun and Dr. Rucker at: https://michaelrucker.com.

Ernesto RiveraErnesto Rivera is a communications professional currently serving as the director of communications for Grossmont College, the leading community college in San Diego's East County. Ernesto graduated from Chico State in 2015 with a degree in journalism and a minor in photography. At Chico State, he was the editor-in-chief of The Orion, Chico State's student newspaper, and an editorial assistant for University Communications. Ernesto also freelanced for many local publications in the Chico area, including the Chico News & Review and the Chico Enterprise-Record.