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The event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be served after the program. University of San Diego's Copley Library - Mother Hill Reading Room The University of San Diego (USD) Copley Library invites you to celebrate Filipino American History Month with an evening of reflection, community, and celebration featuring Judge Rohanee Zapanta, a proud double USD alumna and trailblazing Filipina American jurist as keynote speaker. Appointed in 2018 by Governor Jerry Brown, Judge Zapanta is the second Filipina American to serve as a Superior Court Judge in San Diego County. Recognized as one of the Most Influential Filipina Women in the World in 2023 by the Filipina Women’s Network, she brings a powerful voice on identity, justice, ethics, and wellness—locally and globally. Registration is required

The 2025 selection follows its predecessors, "brain rot" from 2024, "rizz" from 2023 and "goblin mode" from 2022.

The Roy L. Brooks Distinguished Lecture Series was established to bring an African American scholar of distinction or promise to campus. The award is named after Professor Roy L. Brooks, who has been a long-standing member of our community; an award-winning and engaging teacher; a prolific author of original scholarship; and a distinguished member of the legal profession and community. This year's Roy L. Brooks Distinguished Lecture Series will feature Professor Brooks himself, as he prepares to retire after 47 years of teaching. The Library of Congress recognizes Professor Brooks as a distinguished scholar both in the United States and internationally. Professor Brooks is published by prestigious presses, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Cambridge, the University of California, and NYU. His books span various genres, including monographs, casebooks, textbooks, and even an anthology. Twenty of his books are held by 4,457 libraries, academic institutions, and learned societies worldwide. Join us for Professor Brooks' talk, titled "Living Memoir: Roy L. Brooks," in which he will discuss his life and legacy of scholarship. Professor Brooks will highlight several prominent themes within his literary works that have significantly influenced analyses of social justice, legal theory, and democratic theory. He will share how his innovative perspectives are deeply rooted in his personal life experiences, including the racially diverse middle-class neighborhood in which he was raised not far from Yale University. He will discuss his interdisciplinary studies in law, philosophy, history, sociology, political science, and anthropology; and his classmates at Yale Law School. USD School of Law on Facebook / Instagram

A federal bankruptcy court judge said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic.

Often unseen yet deeply influential, archives shape how we remember, research, and relate to art and culture. Join us for our next edition of Inner Workings, which explores the art and impact of archiving, highlighting the role museums, universities, and smaller organizations have as caretakers and storytellers. Through this panel conversation, we aim to reveal the creative and ethical dimensions of preserving history—and how inclusive, responsive archival practices can transform the stories we tell. MCASD’s Inner Workings program series pulls back the curtains of the art and museum world, offering a rare glimpse into the often-overlooked roles and disciplines that shape institutions and the broader art industry. Designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding, this series invites our communities to explore the hidden mechanics of art institutions, shedding light on the expertise and behind-the-scenes activity that bring contemporary artists' work to life. All program RSVPs include admission to the Museum. Program 5:30 p.m.: Doors Open 5:50 p.m.: Introductions 6 p.m.: Discussion with panelists Noel Nguyen, Kishauna Soljour, and Pamela Vadakan, moderated by Nicole Verdés About the Guests Moderator – Nicole Verdés Nicole Verdés (they/she) is the inaugural Managing Director of Lambda Archives, where she works to ensure equity and access in cultural preservation. She serves on the board of the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition and has held leadership roles with the San Diego LGBT Community Center's Young Professionals Council, Rising Arts Leaders San Diego, and Diversionary Theatre's Community Advisory Committee. Nicole has presented on youth archival futures and ethical advocacy practices at national conferences, including ALMS Berlin and Creating Change 2025. She has reviewed several academic works on LGBTQ+ historic preservation and served on grant panels for the California Arts Council. She holds a Master's Degree in Sociological Practice from Cal State San Marcos and is a graduate of the Western Archives Institute. Panelists – Noel Nguyen, Kishauna Soljour, Pamela Vadakan Noel Nguyen Noel Nguyen (he/him) is a San Diego based artist involved with Scannners Archive, a nonprofit arts organization centered around DIY community and culture. He helps manage the space’s growing zine library and runs a monthly group archiving workshop for the collection. Currently he is earning his Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. Kishauna Soljour Dr. Kishauna Soljour (she/her/ella) is an Assistant Professor at San Diego State University, specializing in Public Humanities and African Diaspora Studies. She was an Andrew W. Mellon Public Humanities Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Sarah Lawrence College. Dr. Soljour received her Ph.D. in History from Syracuse University. Soljour’s research concentrates on the nexus of cultural, political, and social change for Diasporic communities in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Embracing the mission of public humanities, Dr. Soljour is the Associate Director of the Public & Oral History Center and the Associate Director of the Institute for the Arts, Humanities, and Social Justice at SDSU. She developed several initiatives including curated exhibitions, digital oral history projects, archival & preservation projects, and podcasts; as well as, partnered with Humanities New York, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Old Town State Historic Park, the United Nations Volunteer Program, the Hudson River Museum, and the Yonkers Public Library. Pamela Vadakan Pamela Vadakan (she/her) has been the project coordinator of California Revealed since its inception in 2010 and became the Director in early 2019. She most enjoys working with partner organizations at regional workshops, meeting people and their collections on the ground, and offering guidance and encouragement for long-term collections care. She has a Master of Arts degree in Moving Image Archiving and Preservation from New York University. She is also a core member of the Community Archiving Workshop and serves on the board of the Center for Home Movies. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/archiving-preserving-history Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Trump administration Thursday proposed two rules targeting hospitals that treat transgender children and youth using Medicare and Medicaid as the lever. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound often cause nausea and other side effects. Brain scientists are looking for ways to solve this problem.

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed several bills that were part of the statewide reparations effort. This comes days after he signed Senate Bill 518 to establish a state bureau for descendants of American slavery.

The Trump administration says that more than 1.6 million immigrants have self-deported. But there's also evidence of an internal migration from target cities and states and into quieter areas that feel safer.

The university, which opens for class next year, promises a novel approach to higher education, as a hybrid institution with programs from San Diego State, Cal State San Marcos, UC San Diego and Southwestern College.