Westmont is remembering the life and teachings of American philosopher Dallas Willard who died May 8 at the age of 77 following a battle with cancer. Willard taught at USC since 1965 and wrote many spiritual formation books including “Renovation of the Heart,” “The Spirit of the Disciplines” and “The Divine Conspiracy.”
UCSB Arts & Lectures received a gift of $100,000 from SAGE, a leading independent academic and professional publisher, for education outreach for the current season.
Santa Barbara, CA (May 2013) – On Monday, May 13 The Natural Café® will celebrate its 20th Anniversary at its original State Street location with free food and music. Between 12pm and 8pm, the popular downtown café – quintessentially known for its delicious, healthy meals – will provide free entrées for dine-in only, serving select menu options that include grilled Chicken Caesar, char-broiled Turkey Burger, Cabo Fish Tacos, Veggie Stir-fry and a variety of other Natural Café favorites.
Mr. Freeman also serves on the Board of Directors of the California Association of Health Insuring Organizations – the association of the six county organized health systems in California. He is also the president of the Doorway to Health Foundation – the non-profit foundation that administers the “Healthy Kids” program in Santa Barbara County.
Since President Obama released his budget last month, I’ve heard from constituents throughout the Central Coast with comments and concerns, especially about one specific provision: the President’s inclusion of the Republican proposal to change how Social Security cost of living adjustments are made by using a benefit calculation called “chained Consumer Price Index.”
Alchemy Arts Center, a world-class urban retreat in the heart Santa Barbara, is an oasis for those seeking to improve their quality of life through better health. A unique, year-long cleanse program designed by Alchemy sets people on this path. The next cleanse in the series is The Brain Cleanse from June 23-July 3 with Siddhi Ellinghoven.
April showers bring May flowers, and while the floral aroma of summer begins to fill the air, Healthy Vision Month is here to ensure the vivid visuals of Santa Barbara’s picturesque surroundings. Santa Barbara-based SEE International celebrates Healthy Vision Month each May to promote eye health as a priority locally and internationally.
John Bowers, professor of electrical and computer engineering and of materials at UC Santa Barbara, has been named Faculty Research Lecturer for 2013. The award is the highest bestowed by the university on one of its faculty, and Bowers is being recognized for his “groundbreaking scholarship, outstanding research contributions and scientific leadership.”
Students from three different high schools across Santa Barbara County have been judged the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the County’s 2013 WaterWise High School Video Contest.
Strategic communication firm ReviveHealth took home three 2013 SABRE awards, including Best Boutique Agency to Work For and Issues Management Campaign of the Year, at The Holmes Report’s annual SABRE Awards dinner in New York City Tuesday night.
