Ric Oquita
GALLERY
WHAT'S NEW?
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Ric returns to coach candidates for the SGroup Universities in Europe 2024 PhD Cup Three Minute Pitch event. The SGroup network is composed of over 48 higher education institutions from 23 European countries and 6 countries outside Europe. - Click here to watch the 2022 finalists.
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The Technical University Hamburg recently profiled Ric's training "Keeping Your Talk Fresh: Storytelling Techniques for Scientific Presentations" in their quarterly magazine Spektrum - Click here to read more (in German)
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In 2021 and 2022 Ric developed training for the Max-Planck Institute's virtual event "Career Evolution Games Week". Click here for more info.
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Ric works with academics, scientists and researchers across Germany and internationally to improve communications skills. A group in Mainz at the Max-Planck-Institut for Polymer Research recently dedicated two days to enhancing their skills in the Q&A session.
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Ric recently hosted the Leibniz Institute's Mentoring Program 10 year anniversary celebration at the Leibniz headquarters in Berlin.
SHOWS AND PROJECTS
2019 - La Fuñata
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Ric premiered his new play "La Fuñata" in March 2019 with San Diego's TuYo Theatre. Directed and co-devised with Bernardo Mazón Daher, "La Fuñata" tells the story of his father's invention, a non-violent piñata and includes storytelling, improvisation and live art. La Fuñata was presented as a staged reading at Puppet Empire in Cologne, Germany on June 15, 2019.
- Click here for a link to the video
Ric's Café - Salon
Ric's Café is a monthly salon in Berlin. It is a time and place for artists, open-hearted searching people and their friends to present what they do (or want to do), building on themes, making connections and sharing experiences.
It is a wonderful opportunity to share works-in-process and to meet once a month with friends in a supportive environment. For more information email Ric at ricoquita@gmail.com
February 2017 Instrumental Journey
Commissioned by the La Jolla Athaneum, Ric has devised "Instrumental Journey" for the La Jolla Athenaeum's Music and Arts Library education series which premiered and toured February 2017 in San Diego.
"Instrumental Journey: A Musical Migration Story" follows the journey of Noa and Onda, who are forced to flee their home and en route overcome obstacles with the few instruments they are able to save from their repair shop. Audiences will also learn about the journey of instruments from one country and culture to another and how immigration influences music.
Click here to watch a video of the full show!
May 2016 Zeit der Kannibalen
Ric appears as "John Schernikau" in the stage adaptation of the German film "Zeit der Kannibalen" (Age of the Cannibals) directed by Julie Stearns.
It tells the story of two business consultants who travel to impoverished and corrupt countries where they make shady business deals, never having to leave their hotels.
Click here for the trailer.
Click here for more information.
Berlin 2015 Arts Summer Camps
Ric led summer camps across Berlin as an English teacher for children and teenagers with Oskar Lernt Englisch. One-week summer camps culminated with a performance by the students focused on a chosen theme.
Students at the Ufa Fabrik residency created a Superhero movie!
Click here to watch the video.
Berlin 2014 The Play About the Baby
Ric appeared as "The Man" in Play2C's (Berlin) production of Edward Albee's "The Play About the Baby".
Click here to watch a trailer.
2025 CALENDAR
2025 TEACHING SCHEDULE
"Conference Presentation:
Engaging the Listener in Your Talk"
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March 26/27- Graduiertenzentrums Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultaet Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin
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June 17/18- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
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July 1/3 (Hybrid)- GRADE, Frankfurt University
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July 9/10- Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
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August 26/27 - Hamburg Research Academy
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November 4/5 - Ingenium, Darmstadt Technical University
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November 6/7- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
"Conference Presentation and Handling the Q&A"
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June 10/11 - Ingenium, Darmstadt Technical University
"Presentation PLUS: From Competence to Eloquence"
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January 30/31 - Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
"Crafting Your Professional Pitch"
"Presenting Successfully - Step By Step"
Virtual Science Salon Series
Dahlem Research School, Freie Universität Berlin
April 24 - Tailoring Your Talk: Engaging the Listener
May 8 - Structure and Storytelling: Keeping Your Talk Fresh
May 15 - Focus Your Main Message: Optimizing Transitions
May 22 - Enhance Your Delivery: Voice and Non-Verbal Coaching
May 29 - Quick on Your Feet: Spontaneous Talks
June 3 - Handling the Q&A
Rock Your Talk: Enhancing Style and Dynamics in Presentations"
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March 7/8 - Department of Public & Global HealthEpidemiology, Biostatistics & Prevention Institute, University of Zurich
Voice and Body Coaching: Communicating with Confidence and Accuracy"
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March 4/5 - Leibniz Institute, Mentoring Program
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March 13/14 - Bremen University, BYRD Bremen Early Career Researcher Development
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April 29/30 - Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
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July 4/5 - GRADE, Frankfurt University
"Vocal Training for the Virtual Stage: Communicating with Confidence and Accuracy"
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April 8/15 - Minerva-FemmeNet, Max Planck-Institute
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October 7/14- Minerva-FemmeNet, Max Planck-Institute
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"Best Practices for Panel Moderation"
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April 22 - Helmholtz Munich
"The Q&A Session: Preparing for the Audience Discussion"
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March 19/20 - Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz
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June 26-Dahlem Research School, FU Berlin
"Keeping Your Talk Fresh: Storytelling Techniques for Scientific Presentations"
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June 25 - Dahlem Research School, FU Berlin
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October 10/11 - Technical University Hamburg-Harburg, Graduate Academy
"Reaching your Audience and Performing with Confidence: Blended Presentation Training" (Hybrid)
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November 25, 28 & 29 - RUB Research School, Bochum University
"Mastering the Unexpected in Talks, Meetings and Discussions"
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April 11/12 - Technical University Hamburg-Harburg, Graduate Academy
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October 29/30 - Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
"Clear and Competent: Academic Presentations for Doctoral Researchers"
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November 13-15- Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
"Career Evolution Games Week"
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May 13/16 & November 11/14- Max-Planck-Institute Headquarters
"Breaking the Ice: Developing Connections with Your Peer Network"
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March 21- Helmholtz Munich
Private Presenting Coaching
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Ongoing - contact the Impulsplus office for more information