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Path to College game developed at Foshay

Via Youtube: "Pathfinder" is a game created by USC researchers to help high school students figure out what they need to do to apply to college and what college is the best fit for them.

Researchers developed this college preparatory game out of concern that some students aren't applying for college admission because they don't know how to apply or navigate the system. Some also need help in terms of figuring out how to write a college essay, and deciding… Continue

Added by University Park Family on June 21, 2010 at 4:47pm — No Comments

See Anton's Uncles at 24th Street Theater in University Park This Weekend!

Don't miss the latest critically acclaimed creation from Theatre Movement Bazaar! Just back from a tour to the Kennedy Center where it got rave reviews, the LA Critics loved it too! Come join us in celebrating the 150th birthday of Anton Chekhov, and the closing weekend of Anton's Uncles, with cake and champagne after the show! …

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Added by University Park Family on June 17, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Architectural gold in West Adams on the market

The only Greene & Greene in Los Angeles is listed at $775,000, according to an LATimes.com story by Mary MacVean.

It's a steal considering the Greene & Greene-designed Spinks House…

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Added by University Park Family on June 14, 2010 at 10:17am — No Comments

Neighborhood council talks about the budget, yes the budget

The Budget and Finance Committee of the North Area Neighborhood Development Council meets Thursday, May 20th, at 6:30 pm at the Ahmanson Senior Center, Menlo and King.

They will have a special review of the draft of the 2010-2011 Budget.

"We look forward to having input from the community," Idolina Delgado wrote.

Treasurer, Jill Remelski… Continue

Added by University Park Family on May 18, 2010 at 11:20am — No Comments

Cornucopia of culture and health; farmers markets attract the best neighbors in University Park

Farmers Markets Dot USC Neighborhood

Johanna Mulder, a visiting researcher from the Netherlands, stops by the Exposition Park Farmers Market. Photo/Philip Channing

A cornucopia of fresh produce and vegetables awaits shoppers at the Adams/Vermont Farmers Market, one of at least seven open throughout the week in the neighborhoods surrounding USC.

Some are certified organic.…

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Added by University Park Family on May 13, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Six new residents, including USC student, join University Park Neighborhood Council

More than 200 community members elected six new members to the North Area Neighborhood Development Council for two-year terms. The newbies join five incumbents. President Shawn Simons returns as well as Ashley Ramos, a USC junior majoring in political science, one

of two representatives for Area 3, the area that includes North

University… Continue

Added by University Park Family on May 3, 2010 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Volunteers needed to heal the sick - Free medical clinic in Expo Park needs help seeing nearly 10,000

The RAM (Remote Area Medical) taking place at the LA Sports Arena now needs a helping hand.

If you know a student group or anyone who might be interested in volunteering, please call David at 562-754-2948. Just tell him that USC referred you.

Here's a link from the RAM website volunteers (Dental, Medical, Vision and General):…

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Added by University Park Family on April 28, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Downtown Art Show Benefits USC Neighborhoods

A selection of USC Roski School of Fine Arts students will be featured in a new show at Hold Up Art. The preview party features live music provided by

DJ Lauren Cary and Korean taco truck Bool BBQ from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday April 30 at Hold Up Art in Downtown’s Little Tokyo district gallery, 358 East 2nd Street.

Half the proceeds of the event will be directly donated to… Continue

Added by University Park Family on April 27, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Obama's "homecoming." Presdent's return to South Los Angeles sparks memories of Election Night 2008

It was just over two years ago that I found myself in the middle of history.

For the common man you don’t get to be in a spot like that very often. And rarely do you realize the importance of the history while it’s happening. But being in the right place and the right time, with a little bit of reporter’s intuition (or plain old common sense), is all it took to be part of something that I will tell my grandchildren about.…

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Added by University Park Family on April 19, 2010 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

Come and see the robots! USC invites University Park to the Viterbi School for an open house

Come and Join Us!

Date April 15, 2010, 10 am - 6 pm

Place Ronald Tutor Hall, 4th Floor

Hedco Neuroscience Bldg., HNB 10

Directions Enter through gate #5 on Vermont …

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Added by University Park Family on April 12, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Saturday Explorer Series at 24th Street Theatre

Designed to bring cutting-edge performance artists to young audiences. A great opportunity for parents to share first-class art with their kids

Saturday Explorer Series 2010 Season:

April 17 at 1 PM

Fandango sin…

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Added by University Park Family on April 10, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Neighborhoods kids learn about being a dentist for a day at USC

USC NAI students discovered what it takes to be dentist, dentist

hygienist, dental assistant and dental laboratory technician. Students

were encouraged to go to college and consider a possible career option

in dentistry, according the USCNAI.com, the brand new website for the Neighborhood Academic Initiative. Check it out for more photos!…

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Added by University Park Family on April 6, 2010 at 2:07pm — No Comments

Acting Chief of Probation Gives Talk at Expo Park Wednesday night

An evening with Cal Remington Acting Chief of Probation

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas And The Empowerment Congress Invite you to an evening with Cal…

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Added by University Park Family on March 16, 2010 at 12:50pm — No Comments

African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit Saturday features Norm Nixon, Olden Polynice, Dick Gregory

2nd Annual African American Men's Health & Empowerment Summit

Who: "The View's" Sherri Shepherd, health activist Dick Gregory, former Los Angeles

Laker Norm Nixon, r&b artist Charlie Wilson, Rosie Greer and Olden Polynice

When: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:00 am to 3:00 p.m.

Where: The Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa ,Concourse Hall, Los… Continue

Added by University Park Family on February 25, 2010 at 8:32pm — No Comments

Free tuition to nursing school; Vermont Senior Housing now open; Free H1N1 flu vaccines Friday and Saturday;

Nursing Program/free tuition

If you know of anyone between 18-28 years old, interested inthe Nursing

field, University of the District of Columbia(UDC) is offering FREE

tuition, FREE books, a $250 monthlystipend, and guaranteed job

placement as a nurse atProvidence Hospital upon graduation (it's a 3

year program)with a starting salary of $40,000.

The program is recruiting new students now!! Please contact Ms. Beshon Smith (202) 266-5481 or… Continue

Added by University Park Family on February 25, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

John Mack Elementary creates citizens of the world

The 10-year-old University Park neighborhood school a block east of USC "strives to instill positive

moral values in the students," Mack Elementary bridge coordinator Sabrina Frazier told Michelle LaRue of Intersections: The South Los Angeles Report.

The story profiles he kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school that was founded in 2000… Continue

Added by University Park Family on February 22, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Central Avenue Resurrection: Building Boom Hits Birthplace of West Coast Jazz in South Los Angeles

While the country is in the middle of the worst economic depression since the Great one in the '30s, Central Avenue is having a resurgence.

This week the city opens up a $15 million City Hall annex that will double as a park and green space and in September a… Continue

Added by University Park Family on January 25, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

University Park neighborhood council looking for USC student representatives; Filing deadline next Tuesday Jan. 26 is the

Elections loom for all 10 Neighborhood Council members who represent University Park and Exposition Park.

While it appears the city is making a case for doing away with the neighborhood councils (by chopping their budget and claiming the councils are careless… Continue

Added by University Park Family on January 20, 2010 at 1:53pm — No Comments

Our past, present and future at California Science Center

America I AM: The African American Imprint exhibition takes visitors on a journey from struggle to triumph to celebration as it covers 500 years of African American contributions to our country and the world through artifacts, multimedia, and programs visitors explore the influence and innovations of African Americans.…

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Added by University Park Family on January 15, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

A Garden in the Asphalt: Neighborhood children grow fruits and vegetables on side of roads in North University Park

Once-barren sidewalks and parkways in North University Park are now filled with wildflowers, herbs, fruit trees, vegetables, chili peppers and butterflies thanks to neighborhood children and Elizabeth Eve King.

Elizabeth Eve, "Evie," the arts and sciences director of non-profit group Esperanza Community Housing Corporation, started a garden with her students on the parkways of 23rd St. and Bonsallo Ave., according to Intersections South LA reporter Francesca Ayala.… Continue

Added by University Park Family on January 14, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

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