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A promising writer-turned-adjunct college professor grapples with the harsh reality of being undervalued and disposable in academia. As he confronts mounting disillusionment, he must chart a new path forward. A deeply personal meditation on purpose, identity, and resilience in a system that prizes flexibility over commitment. Please join us for special post-screening Q&As with local filmmaker Ron Najor after the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night screenings of "Adjunct." Showtimes: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 7 p.m. (post-screening filmmaker Q&A) Friday, July 18, 2025: 4 p.m. (post-screening filmmaker Q&A) Saturday, July 19, 2025: noon, 7 p.m. (post-screening filmmaker Q&A) Sunday, July 20, 2025: 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025: 7 p.m. ***** Ron Najor is a producer best known for the critically acclaimed feature "Short Term 12," which appeared on over 100 year-end top-ten lists and received the Golden Tomato Award from Rotten Tomatoes as the highest-rated limited-release film of 2013. Najor made his producing debut with the indie feature "I Am Not a Hipster," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned him a nomination for the Producers Award. He later directed and produced the short documentary "American Baghdad," which premiered at AFI Docs in 2016. Expanding into episodic storytelling, Najor co-wrote, directed, and produced the indie pilots "The Dream" and "Pretend Partners," which were official selections at SXSW in 2020 and 2021. "Pretend Partners" received a Special Jury Recognition for Best Duo at SXSW. Najor’s feature, "Adjunct," which he wrote, directed, and produced, premiered at the Austin Film Festival in 2024. Most recently, he produced the feature film "Lucky Lu," starring internationally acclaimed actor Chang Chen, which premiered at Directors' Fortnight at Cannes in 2025. Media Arts Center San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Beverly Cleary's fictional third grader with an adopted dog named Ribsy made his debut in 1950. Cleary was praised for writing simple, humorous stories that kids wanted to read.

In an interview about the new book he co-authored, Science Under Siege, Hotez talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. From diagnosis to discovery, AI is already revolutionizing medicine. It's also reshaping the fight against one of humanity’s deadliest diseases, cancer. Oncologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Emperor of All Maladies," Siddhartha Mukherjee, joins the show.

Ethiopia opens Africa's largest hydropower project, the Blue Nile's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam — a milestone that's sparking alarm in neighboring Sudan and Egypt.

For the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge, we've listened to nearly 2,000 entries from around the U.S., and narrowed them down to 11 middle school and 10 high school finalists.

Known for his intellectual and illuminating touch on the podium, the refined conductor was also surprisingly outspoken when it came to politics and his peers.

Adolf Hitler commissioned filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl to make propaganda about Nazi Germany. She lived to be 101 years old and denied knowing about the Holocaust.

Get ready to tee off for a cause! Friends of Downtown San Diego is proud to announce the 5th Annual FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament, happening Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Riverwalk Golf Course – tee time is 1 p.m. Join community leaders, golf enthusiasts, and changemakers for an afternoon of friendly competition, networking, and giving back, all in support of San Diego City College students. Your $250 single-player, or $1,000 foursome registration includes the 18-hole scramble tournament, golf cart rental, buffet dinner with live music, and more. Swing big for a chance to win this year’s grand prize, a foursome at PGA West, and claim bragging rights as reigning champs at next year’s 6th Annual FOD Tournament where you’ll have free entry to defend your title. Whether you’re hitting the green or cheering from the sidelines, the scholarship funds you’re contributing help cover essential expenses like books, tuition, food, and transportation for local students. Since 2000, Friends of Downtown has awarded over $800,000 to deserving scholars and, this year, the goal is to raise $30,000 more. Want to make an even bigger impact? Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals and businesses ready to invest in future leaders. Register, donate, or become a sponsor today at fodsdgolf.com. Don’t miss your chance to play for a purpose and help build a brighter future, one swing at a time. Friends of Downtown on Facebook / Instagram

Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. all summer long! Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy! This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Get ready to float into a world of bubbly fun! Join us for Bubble Day, where big bubbles, tiny bubbles, bubble wands, and bubble crafts fill the air with joy and sparkle. Create your own bubble art, chase giant bubbles across the lawn, and discover the magic of all things sudsy and spectacular. Perfect for kids (and kids at heart) who love to pop, play, and imagine. It’s going to be un-bubble-lievably fun! Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-strand-37265