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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...
UC Berkeley official leaves, cancels negotiations concerning student housing rent hikes
(KRON) - One of University of California, Berkeley's student housing complexes has been enduring a game of ping-pong between its landlords and tenants regarding recent rent hikes and the alleged violation of some residents' union contracts. After allegedly "abruptly leaving" the Zoom conference call for negotiations, University Village's Associate Vice Chancellor canceled the meeting. Now, […]
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...
Meet America’s high schoolers vying for Olympic Gold
All eyes are on Paris, which is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics for the first time in a century from July 24 to Aug. 11. Among the athletes competing on Team USA this summer, several are still in high school making their mark in sports ranging from gymnastics to skateboarding. Many of these students are first time Olympians, who will be competing while also managing their class work and other academic responsibilities.
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.
LIVESTREAM Shamrock Bowl XXXVI: Dublin Rebels vs University College Dublin, July 27, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm EDT)
The Dublin Rebels and University College Dublin (UCD) square off in the 2024 Irish Championship Game, Shamrock Bowl XXXVI, Saturday, July 27 at Dubarry Park in Athlone. Both teams finished the regular season with 7-1 records with their only loss coming against each other. UCD defeated the Rebels 42-40 in the season opener but Dublin got their revenge in the second last game of the regular season, edging UCD 18-16.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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