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A Kensington Landmark Is Receiving A Major Renovation 

| June 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
A Kensington Landmark Is Receiving A Major Renovation 

This past May 2022, Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet School students, alumni, community members, and San Diego Unified School District representatives grabbed shovels to pose in front of a makeshift dirt mound, as part of the district’s traditional groundbreaking celebration.  The event marked the start of the school’s highly anticipated Whole Site Modernization project, which will […]

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USD Announces First Graduating Class of Master’s Degree in Applied Data Science

| June 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
USD Announces First Graduating Class of Master’s Degree in Applied Data Science

In 2020, University of San Diego (USD) launched its fully online Master of Science in Applied Data Sciences (MS-ADS) program. The academic institution celebrated the first graduating class of the program on Saturday, May 28 at Torero Stadium with a total of 22 students from across the country donning their caps and gowns. Given the program is […]

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60th Annual Benefit Show Raises $80,000 for Local Philanthropies

| June 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
60th Annual Benefit Show Raises $80,000 for Local Philanthropies

After a two year hold, Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) 60th benefit show “Back to School Days at MADCAPS High” raised $80,000 for the philanthropies we serve. The annual musical extravaganza and signature fundraising event returned with two shows in March 2022 aligning with local Covid-19 regulations. MADCAPS will give the funds raised from […]

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More Than $75K Raised at Third Annual Spotlight Benefit Event

| June 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
More Than $75K Raised at Third Annual Spotlight Benefit Event

The VAPA Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the quality of access to arts education in the San Diego Unified School District, raised more than $75,000 at its Spotlight benefit event, Beyond Brilliance, on April 10, at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. This event raised $75,691.92 for the VAPA foundation’s arts […]

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Visual and Performing Art Receives Recognition and Honors

| April 4, 2022 | 0 Comments
Visual and Performing Art Receives Recognition and Honors

The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Department of the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) announced winners of the 2022 VAPA Spotlight Awards. The VAPA Spotlight Awards celebrate Transforming Lives Through the Arts across San Diego Unified School District. These awards highlight outcomes that are aligned with the goals of the district’s strategic plan for […]

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Over 50 and a Lifelong Learner?

| March 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
Over 50 and a Lifelong Learner?

The highly acclaimed Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego is a membership program for adults over the age of 50 who want to enrich their lives through continued learning and engagement. Osher features twice-daily lectures and seminars by the outstanding faculty and researchers of UC San Diego and the entire San Diego academic community, […]

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MADCAPS Presents Its 60th Annual Benefit Show “Back to School Days at MADCAPS”

| March 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
MADCAPS Presents Its 60th Annual Benefit Show “Back to School Days at MADCAPS”

Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) 60th benefit show “Back to School Days at MADCAPS High” will return to Point Loma Nazarene University’s Brown Chapel Theater, Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m. and Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Inviting guests to relive high school memories, the show features the MADCAPS girls taking an […]

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Author Reaches Young Children with Timely Message About Fear and Bravery

| February 6, 2022 | 0 Comments
Author Reaches Young Children with Timely Message About Fear and Bravery

Teachers and parents alike have seen increased levels of anxiety in children during the Covid-19 pandemic. School shutdowns, sick loved ones, and family stress have all taken their toll on children. San Diego-based children’s author John Dunn has a new book and two friendly dogs who just might help. Through “Boo and Ted’s Amazing Adventures – […]

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Teen Writers’ Plays Will Come Alive in Playwrights’ Project’s 37th Season

| January 2, 2022 | 0 Comments
Teen Writers’ Plays Will Come Alive in Playwrights’ Project’s 37th Season

Playwrights’ Project will present its 37th annual Plays by Young Writers’ Festival showcasing new scripts written by youth across California. This year’s Festival will be presented with filmed performances offered virtually to the public and an in-person screening of the filmed performance at 7 p.m., January 22 at the Museum of Photographic Arts to celebrate the young playwrights.  […]

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Over 50 and a Lifelong Learner?

| January 2, 2022 | 0 Comments
Over 50 and a Lifelong Learner?

Looking for stimulating lectures? Then the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego is something you should check out. The highly acclaimed Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego is a membership program for adults over the age of 50 who are interested in pursuing intellectual interests with peers and enriching their lives through lifelong […]

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