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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...
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...
SSU announces new interim president following former president’s ouster earlier this year
California State University Chancellor Mildred García announced the newly appointed interim Sonoma State president Wednesday, who replaces former president Mike Lee who was ousted then retired earlier this year. Emily F. Cutrer, who served as president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana for 10 years before retiring in 2022, will serve as the new president. Cutrer comes out of retirement to take ...
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.
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.
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).
Local high schools honor 2023-24 athletes of the year
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (July 24, 2024) — This spring the local high schools honored their athletes of the year. The awards recognize students who had excelled in their chosen sports during the 2023-24 school year. Carondelet. Cougar Athlete of the Year Keshia Vitalicio. The senior’s outstanding achievements throughout...
CVCHS removes interim tag from Executive Director Bill Morones
CONCORD, CA (July 24, 2024) — Bill Morones has had a diverse career in education but if he were charting a course for his future when he was Ygnacio Valley High School principal from 2010 to 2012, serving as executive director of Clayton Valley Charter would have been at the very bottom of his expectations.
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