$250K Anonymous Matching Gift Received by SBCC Campaign
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College’s Campaign for Student Success recently received a $250,000 anonymous donation even before the campaign officially begins.
Month: March 2012
Sheriff’s Explorers Take Home 16 Trophies
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Explorer program brought home several awards after competing in the 4th Annual Central Valley Law Enforcement Explorer Competition in Tulare this past weekend.
Capps Announces Federal Funding for SB Head Start
Today Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) announced that the Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara has been awarded a nearly $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to continue funding its Head Start program in Santa Barbara County.
UCSB Graduate Programs Among the Best
In its annual ranking of leading graduate and professional programs at American universities, U.S. News & World Report magazine has rated two of UC Santa Barbara’s programs among the top 10 in the nation.
Tipping-Point Art
Jane Gottlieb and Philip Koplin employ techniques that delay recognition and reward sustained attention.
John Carter
Cowboys meet gladiators meet sci-fi battles in this outlandish little epic blockbuster.
World Dance Workout Turns Two
Janet Reineck’s class has developed a loyal following of students, and they’re changing women’s lives.
What Makes It Great?
Rob Kapilow is one of the best-known and most sought-after voices in the field of explaining classical music to a lay audience.
Mark Down the Miramar
Megamillionaire Rick Caruso wants an $18 million subsidy from cash strapped Santa Barbara County taxpayers otherwise the Miramar project may not get off the ground.
Women Rule Here
Susan Rose’s piece “Winning with Women” does a great job of discussing the bleak state of affairs when it comes to women in elected office as well as the reasons why that is the case.