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St. Agnes Children Choir
The St. Agnes Children Choir gave a special performance at a special event for USC President Sample on the occasion of his upcoming retirement. During his 19 years as president, Sample has made possible many community-outreach programs that provide students a wide range of activities - from after-school tutoring, sports programs, art and music programs, science
programs and more.
The choir performed two songs under the direction of… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on June 4, 2010 at 4:13pm — No Comments
Thank You, President Sample
Students from the USC Family of Schools wrote letters of appreciation to USC President Sample on the occasion of his upcoming retirement. Letters thanked him for making possible the many community-outreach programs that provide students a wide range of activities - from after-school tutoring, sports programs, art and music programs, science programs and more.
All of the letters were presented to President Sample at a special event that… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on June 4, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments
Auditions for New TV show
Merv Griffin Entertainment’s new ABC prime-time game show Six Minds, is looking for contestants - especially USC studnets and faculty.
A team of six people…
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"Oscar and the Giant" | "Oscar y el gigante"
Once again, Dr. Mel Baron from the Health Sciences Campus and his team have developed a fun way to learn about a health issue in Oscar and The Giant. This time the topic of the story told in photographs is asthma, and it involves lucha libre wrestling. Lucha libre wrestling?! Yes, you just
might need super powers to take control of asthma, which is a disease of…
Added by Kathy Diaz on April 1, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Census 2010: Get Counted! | ¡Hágase contar!
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States every 10 years—and the time is now. The 2010 Census will help communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds each year for things like hospitals…
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Spring Sports 2010 - EXPO Center
EXPO Center announces that it is time for Spring Sports 2010. Registration begins March 8 for middle school basketball, girl's volleyball, baseball and softball. Fees apply. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate. Reasonable accommodations will be made with prior arrangements.… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on March 8, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments
Kid Watch is Busy Busy, Busy
Busy, Busy, Busy—Boy, has Kid Watch been busy this year! Brigette Kidd, program coordinator of the program, reports the many activities in which the program has been involved. Here’s a partial list of what and where Kid Watch has been active: October trainings, the Anti-graffiti Poster Contest, recess tables at Norwood, back-to-school nights at Weemes and Norwood, the Halloween carnival at Weemes, and recruitment…
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What Money Can’t Buy | Lo que no se puede adquirir con dinero
Added by Kathy Diaz on February 24, 2010 at 11:41am — 2 Comments
What Money Can’t Buy
Students write moving essays
More than 500 local students participated in the Educational Consortium of Central Los Angeles fall essay contest. Each submitted an essay on the theme “What I Want that Money Can’t Buy.” Judges, who read the essays, were moved by the touching and very personal stories that were submitted by students.
Several essays penned by students from the USC Family of Schools were selected as top essays.
And what can’t money buy? Health… Continue
More than 500 local students participated in the Educational Consortium of Central Los Angeles fall essay contest. Each submitted an essay on the theme “What I Want that Money Can’t Buy.” Judges, who read the essays, were moved by the touching and very personal stories that were submitted by students.
Several essays penned by students from the USC Family of Schools were selected as top essays.
And what can’t money buy? Health… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on January 21, 2010 at 3:52pm — No Comments
Want to go to Air Traffic Controller School?
If you are or know young adults between the ages of 18-31 with a high school diploma, the Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school. With some effort air traffic controllers can reach a salary of over $100,000 with benefits in about 3 years! You need only a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the exam.
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Added by Kathy Diaz on December 21, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments
Exposition Park/Vermont Senior Housing Opens
Exposition Park/Vermont Senior Housing is now accepting applications to its senior apartment complex. This is a new, 138-apartment facility for income-qualifying seniors who are 62 years of age and older. Lots of bells and whistles. For more information, call: 323-334-3901
Added by Kathy Diaz on December 18, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments
Kid Watch Update
New beginnings—When Kid Watch kicked off this year with a Safety Task Force meeting, the fall trainings and school safety assemblies (with Jim Starr “the Singing Cop”), it also began with a new leader. Brigette Kidd (in grey jacket) has joined Kid Watch as the new program coordinator. As you can guess, she had her hands full right from the get go. But she has a good handle on things, and we know the program is in good hands. Another new face is… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on October 29, 2009 at 1:01pm — No Comments
Youth Orchestra Takes Center Stage / La Orquesta Juvenil brilla sobre el escenario
Caption: Students from St. Agnes Parish School participate in YOLA.
When Gustavo Dudamel, the new music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, made his “welcoming” appearance at the Hollywood Bowl on October 3, on hand were some lucky young musicians.
The EXPO Center Youth Orchestra, which is the first project of the Philnarmonic’s Youth Orchestra L.A. (YOLA), gave a rousing… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on October 29, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments
USC TRIO Student in Nation’s Capitol
Every summer, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) offers its Congressional Internship Program. In early June-early August, a cadre of promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for an eight-week leadership training program in the nation's capital.
While in D.C., students complete internships on Capitol Hill, participate in a CHCI curriculum that focuses on their professional development, and learn about the importance of civic engagement. This… Continue
While in D.C., students complete internships on Capitol Hill, participate in a CHCI curriculum that focuses on their professional development, and learn about the importance of civic engagement. This… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on August 6, 2009 at 3:25pm — No Comments
Listen to Coach Pete! | ¡Presten atención a Coach Pete!
Legendary USC football coach, Pete Carroll, has created a Web site for kids of all ages —www.CampPete.com—so that he can interact one-on-one with kids across the country. It’s changing the way kids play and learn on-line. He’s emphasizing health, leadership and teamwork, even reading, and making it fun.
Inside this on-line world, kids can… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on July 31, 2009 at 11:46am — No Comments
Dear Mr. President | Querido Sr. Presidente
Students offer advice to new leader | Los estudiantes ofrecen consejos al nuevo líder
USC Civic and Community Relations and USC ReadersPlus sponsored their annual writing contest in February. A new theme was introduced in celebration of Presidents’ Day and the inauguration of President Barack Obama. What advice do our students have for the new president? (Letters have been excerpted.) | La oficina de Relaciones Cívicas y Comunitarias de la USC y el programa USC ReadersPlus… Continue
USC Civic and Community Relations and USC ReadersPlus sponsored their annual writing contest in February. A new theme was introduced in celebration of Presidents’ Day and the inauguration of President Barack Obama. What advice do our students have for the new president? (Letters have been excerpted.) | La oficina de Relaciones Cívicas y Comunitarias de la USC y el programa USC ReadersPlus… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on July 31, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments
AT&T Recognizes USC Program | La compañía AT&T premia un programa de la USC
Every 26 seconds another high school student drops out—1.2 million in all each year. That’s about a third of all students and half of all African American, Hispanic and Native American.
But something else is going on at the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative. Begun in 1991, the initiative has a 100 percent… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on July 30, 2009 at 4:31pm — No Comments
Stop Graffiti! | ¡Basta ya de pintadas!
Caught in the glare of a police helicopter spotlight, a group of young people is halted in the act of tagging a van with graffiti. This is just one of the dramatic images from the posters submitted by students from the USC Family of Schools to the annual, anti-graffiti, poster contest sponsored by… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on July 30, 2009 at 2:33pm — No Comments
2009 USC Family of Schools Teacher of the Year Awards
Outstanding teachers honored in University Park | Homenaje a maestros extraordinarios en el vecindario de University Park
In May 2009, the Bogart/USC Family of Schools awards honored educators who go above and beyond the call of duty at our local schools. Peer nominations are excerpted here. These are done in conjunction with the Education Consortium of Central Los Angeles (ECCLA). | En mayo de 2009, los premios… Continue
In May 2009, the Bogart/USC Family of Schools awards honored educators who go above and beyond the call of duty at our local schools. Peer nominations are excerpted here. These are done in conjunction with the Education Consortium of Central Los Angeles (ECCLA). | En mayo de 2009, los premios… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on July 29, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments
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64th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
December 24, 2023 from 3pm to 6pm
The two-time Emmy Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration joyously returns to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to celebrate its 64th anniversary with a free, live, in-person holiday spectacular. The annual event will feature 23 music ensembles, choirs and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of L.A. County. Entrance to the in-person event is free, with seating available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Parking is free in The Music Center parking garage.…See More
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