Dr. Ben Churchill Superintendent Carlsbad Unified School District Carlsbad Unified preschoolers were among the first students to be greeted in person by their teachers as their elementary school campuses began a phased-in reopening on Monday, September 28. By Friday, October 9, all elementary grades will have been welcomed back to their classrooms, and most of…
Dr. Patricia Prado-Olmos Vice President of Community Engagement California State University San Marcos When Cal State San Marcos created a division in 2011 expressly for the purpose of forging stronger ties with the surrounding region, the idea was considered bold and somewhat novel in the realm of higher education.Over the years, the division of Community…
Jonathan Fohrman Dean of Arts and International Languages MiraCosta College October, as National Arts & Humanities Month, is a time to consider and celebrate the impact that the arts have on our lives and communities. At the present time, it’s difficult to think about the arts without considering the substantial impact that the era of…
David Graham Chief Innovation Officer City of Carlsbad Over the past weeks, we’ve had reason for optimism. Restaurants, retailers, and service providers were able to reopen, resume or expand operations. Recovery in these segments, which account for a significant percentage of employment in Carlsbad, means we can have continued optimism ahead.Perhaps what is more impactful,…
Dr. Alexander Meilan, DO Internal Medicine Physician Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Six ways to prevent illness, social isolation and lonelinessOlder adults – especially those with medical conditions – have been hit hard by COVID-19 and need extra support. Those age 65 and older account for 80 according to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC)….
Matt Leonard Chair of the Board Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce How fortunate are we to have the opportunity to live and work in Carlsbad? The work-life balance available here is second to none. As individuals and families, we have the opportunity to enjoy world class beaches and open spaces. As professionals, we are also very…
Bret Schanzenbach President & CEO Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Some of the best laws passed by Congress in the past decades, on issues like Social Security, taxes and welfare, were the result of input from and compromise between the two parties. Now is time to put partisan politics aside and find compromise once again to…
CAROLINA ALBAN-STOUGHTON Director of Communication & Engagement CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE From an increase in voting by mail to less polling locations, there’s no doubt many things will look very differently for voters this election year. However, what stays the same is the fact that voting is how citizens exercise their power to decide the…
Maria Waskin Executive Director of Student Services Encinitas Union School District As we embark on a new school year with ongoing uncertainty, disruption to school routines, and continued restrictions on the social interactions that sustain us all, the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) has put a premium on critically important social and emotional supports for our…
Karen McGuireCuratorCity of Carlsbad Willian D. Cannon Gallery2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. In recognition of this milestone, the William D. Cannon Art Gallery presents the work of four local women artists, celebrating their talent and signifying the role of art in creating…
