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Richmond elementary school temporarily closes after "environmental hazards" found
West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth Hurst announced the temporary closure of Stege Elementary School in a letter to families Tuesday after environmental hazards were found on the campus. “During the summer repair work, we encountered environmental hazards. In response, WCCUSD will relocate the Stege community for the...
Two Women Named Chancellor of University of Hawai’i System Community Colleges
Has been named chancellor of Kaua’i Community College within the University of Hawai’i System. She has served as interim chancellor for the past year. Kaua’i Community College enrolls about 1,300 students, 64 percent of whom are women. Sanchez has been with Kaua’i Community College since 2017, serving...
IWLCA Honors Cal’s Academic Achievements
Golden Bears Named An Academic Honor Squad; 8 On Division I Academic Honor Roll. The California lacrosse team was named an IWLCA Academic Honor Squad for the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday. To qualify for the honor a team must have a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA for the academic year.
Orinda Intermediate School Debate Prepares Students for Life
Ask Terry Eubanks about her debate students and a zing of joy buzzes in the air. A devoted teacher, she has nurtured many students during the last 28 years at Orinda Intermediate School (OIS). Terry jump-started a small debate program that bloomed into a rigorous training ground for hungry young...
Legal Battle Over Golden Gate University Law School’s Closure
Faculty, students, and alumni of Golden Gate University Law School are fighting to prevent the closure of the 123-year-old institution. A pivotal hearing is scheduled for next week in a California state court where plaintiffs will seek an injunction against the abrupt decision to shut down the program. Hearing Set...
Oakland students invited to a free summer camp at SLAC
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Incoming fifth and sixth grade students from Ile Omode School in Oakland got to experience a free science summer camp at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park for a week. Throughout the CORE Science Institute summer camp, students worked on multiple projects focused on energy, physics and engineering in a national facility.
University of Santo Tomas alumni hold anniversary gala in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – Thomasians USA hosted “Lumina Pandit”, the 37th-anniversary gala held at the Basque Cultural Center, last July 6, 2024. It was attended by Thomasian alumni, family, friends, community leaders, and representatives from the Philippine government and the University of Santo Tomas. Among the event’s many...
UC Berkeley community gathers in solidarity with Bangladeshi protestors
About 30 people gathered in protest at Sather Gate on Friday at noon. The protest was organized by UC Berkeley postdoctoral students from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to express solidarity with Bangladeshi students protesting for basic job opportunities and condemning ongoing police and government brutality in Bangladesh. The main goal...
International House UC Berkeley Appoints New Board Leadership
Newly-added directors will serve for the 2024-2025 term. BERKELEY, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2024 / International House Berkeley (I-House Berkeley), the multicultural residential center promoting a more just and peaceful world, today announced its new board leadership including Vice Chancellor Marc Fisher as vice chair. It also welcomes Laura Hassner, Will Cazalet, Tad Allen and Jawahar Gidwani as directors to serve the 2024-2025 term. These new appointees reflect the organization's vision to foster international and intercultural understanding and broaden perspectives among the UC Berkeley student body as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2030.
UC regents committee hold public comments session, vote on Health CEO bonuses
The UC Board of Regents Health Services Committee heard public comment from community members and voted to alter the bonus structures of UC Health CEOs on Tuesday. The board held its bimonthly meeting July 16 through July 18 at UC San Francisco. At its first session of the meeting, students and community members from across the UC shared public comments for the regents’ health services committee.
Professor Jennifer Chatman Appointed Interim Dean of Berkeley Haas
UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Ben Hermalin announced that Professor Jennifer Chatman, renowned for her pioneering research in organizational culture, has been appointed interim dean of Berkeley Haas. Chatman’s appointment will take effect on August 1, 2024, following Dean Ann Harrison’s decision to step down at the end of July after a successful five-year term. Harrison will continue as a half-time faculty member at Haas, focusing on teaching and research.
Antioch University – Women in Leadership Workshops
This coming fall at Antioch University, Kima Tozay, social worker and diversity professional, will be leading three Women in Leadership Badge Series workshops. When leaders operationalize empathy, an entire organization thrives. Empathy is a crucial aspect of emotional intelligence. Yet many leaders lack awareness and understanding of what it truly means to practice empathy with their teams. This workshop will focus on empathy centered mindfulness-based approaches such as self-compassion, perspective-taking and deep listening skills leaders can model while guiding others during difficult times. You will develop an Empathy Action Plan and walk away with actionable goals to enhance your leadership skills. Learn more.
Lanza announces run for reelection to college district board
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Steve Lanza is running to reclaim his seat on the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of Trustees for Area 7, which serves Livermore, areas of East Dublin and Southeast San Ramon. In a statement announcing his candidacy, Lanza said he intends to combine...
Berkeley SkyDeck widens eligibility for startup accelerator applicants
The Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator is opening its application eligibility beyond startup founders affiliated with the University of California at Berkeley. For the Batch 19 of the accelerator class, Berkeley SkyDeck for the first time will accept applications from founders founders from across the U.S. and international founders, regardless of their UC Berkeley affiliation (a previous requirement).
New awards program to recognize high school musical stars
BroadwaySF, which presents Broadway shows in San Francisco, has announced the launch of the BroadwaySF High School Musical Theatre Awards, a regional awards program designed to recognize outstanding achievement in high school musical theater. Part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA) program — known as The Jimmy...
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