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Join us for the next installment of our Signature Event Series featuring distinguished alumni authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 and S.B. Divya MEng ’00. Drawing from their latest works, “Freeset” and “Loka,” the authors will explore how speculative fiction can address timely societal issues, including identity, memory and technology. The conversation will be moderated and will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Seuss Room at Geisel Library. Admission is free and open to the public with required registration. Books will be available for purchase from the UC San Diego Bookstore during the reception, including the following titles: Sarina Dahlan ’98 “Freeset” “Preset” “Reset” S.B. Divya MEng ’00 “Machinehood” “Runtime” “Meru” (limited quantity) “Loka” (limited quantity) This event is part of the Library’s Signature Event Series, established in 2020 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library and made possible through the generous support of sponsors and Library Associates. About the Authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 is the author of the bestselling Four Cities trilogy — “Reset,” “Preset” and “Freeset” — as well as “Shadow Play: Ten Tales from the In-between.” Born into an Indonesian family in Thailand and immigrating to the United States at age 12, Dahlan brings a global perspective to her work, influenced by folklore, mythology and Japanese manga. A UC San Diego alumna with degrees in psychology and visual arts, her writing explores memory, identity and the cost of utopia. S.B. Divya, MEng ’00 is a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated author whose work bridges hard science and imaginative storytelling. Her novels include “Machinehood,” “Meru” and “Loka,” which examine themes such as automation, cultural identity and artificial intelligence. A former electrical engineer with degrees in computational neuroscience and signal processing from UC San Diego, Divya’s fiction often reflects her technical background and challenges conventional genre boundaries. Partners: UC San Diego School of Arts & Humanities & Jacobs School of Engineering

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Join us to celebrate San Diego youth! Outside The Lens invites you to "Voice Out", its second annual juried youth media arts exhibition on May 3, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at The Wonder Lab, a media arts hub in San Diego’s East Village. This event celebrates the voices and stories of young artists from San Diego. Artworks ranging from photography, mixed media and film will be on display. Enjoy a panel discussion, food, interactive activities and awards ceremony. The main event is FREE and tickets for a VIP reception and preview from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. are also available for purchase. Outside the Lens on Facebook / Instagram

Dixon Trail is the first community to be rated "Wildfire Prepared Plus" by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a research group backed by the insurance industry.

Presidents have been known to use salty language behind closed doors. But President Trump may be the first to very deliberately drop an f-bomb on camera.

The accusations from a veteran government lawyer add to broader concern about the Trump administration's repeated clashes with the judiciary.

May 20: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's & Elder Law 101 Elder Law 101: Our goal in this class is to help the participants better understand the complex and confusing issues that are confronted when dealing with a diagnosis of dementia. Things that will be discussed include: • What benefits are available to assist with long-term custodial care costs • How to access those benefits • Capacity and its impact on existing estate planning documents June 24: Understanding Alzheimers and Dementia & Estate Planning 101 Estate Planning 101: Our goal in this class is to help the participants better understand the Estate Administration process. Things that will be discussed include: • What is a fiduciary • Your rights and responsibilities • Your obligations to the beneficiary • How to address and solve administration problems during incapacity July 15: Building Foundations of Caregiving & Estate Planning 102 Estate Plannong 102: Our goal in this class is to help the participants understand the various estate planning documents. When they are needed and how they are utilized. Things that will be discussed include: • What is an estate plan • The difference between a Will and a Trust • Common mistakes • Importance of funding and related issues August 19: Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances & Planning for Incapacity and End of Life Planning for Incapacity and :End of Life Planning: Subjects covered during this program include: • Communicating your long-term care wishes • Key provisions in your estate plan • Care costs and how to pay for it • Acquiring financial assistance for long-term care • How to collect and communicate information with other family members • Duties and responsibilities (Family/Caregiver/Fiduciary) • Memorializing wishes • Triggering documents Visit: https://www.alz.org/sandiego