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Discover how a 3D modeling project at San Diego State University is bringing a historic collection of Mesoamerican masks into the digital age. This lecture will explore how these digital models are enhancing teaching and public interpretation while tracing the deep history of masks as ritual, funerary, and ceremonial objects in ancient societies like Teotihuacan. The presentation will also examine how these traditions endure today in community practices such as danzas, offering a look at the ongoing cultural significance of masks across centuries of change. Meet your lecturers: Keith Chan is a local anthropology instructor at Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, and San Diego State University. He is especially interested in using immersive technology in his teaching to bring students face-to-face with culture and biology. He created the virtual anthropology museum AnVRopomotron, which won the first Poly Award for Best Educational Experience, and is working on PaleoCalifornia, which turns the Pleistocene into a virtual reality theme park ride. He was also a recent research fellow at SDSU's Virtual Immersive Learning and Teaching center, in which he launched the current project on masks. Irene Gonzalez received her M.A. in Latin American Studies from San Diego State University, where her research focused on cultural preservation. Her work has explored the importance of community museums, specifically in Mexico, where she conducted field research in Oaxaca. She is currently the Collections Coordinator for the Mesoamerican Mask Collection at SDSU’s Center for Latin American Studies. Irene is passionate about bridging technology and cultural heritage in ways that are equitable and grounded in deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems. Visit: Archaeology Lecture: Modeling Mesoamerican Masks San Diego Archaeological Center on Instagram and Facebook

Frontwave Credit Union is springing into action with a heartwarming Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us at our Oceanside headquarters for a day of fun, food, and furry friends. With the help of local pet rescues and the Frontwave Foundation, we're making it easier than ever to adopt a pet and support the organizations that give them a second chance. We’re proud to work alongside amazing organizations making a difference every day: Labs and More, Woofs & Wags, A New Life Rescue, Sunrise Rescue, Friends of Cats, Amazing Strays Rescue, San Diego House Rabbit Society, and Furballs Furever. Adoption Perks: -$100 toward adoption fees – Our way of helping you open your heart and home to a new companion. - $100 donation per adoption – The Frontwave Foundation will donate $100 to the rescue for every pet adopted. - Pet swag – Get a Frontwave leash and collar for your new best friend. - Free wellness exam – Adopt through a partner rescue and receive a free wellness check at Freddie’s Place Animal Hospital. - Food trucks and treats – Fuel your day with local favorites like Puras Papas, The Cali Food Truck, and Aloha Ice Co.—don’t forget a pup cup! - Special guests – Snap photos and meet players and mascots from the San Diego Clippers, and Strike Force. Each of these groups is powered by volunteers and fosters, working tirelessly to save and rehome animals across Southern California. Your support helps ensure every animal has a chance at a better life. This event is part of our Frontwave Give360 and Pets Place programs—Frontwave’s commitment to giving back to the community and supporting pet rescues with food, supplies, and funding. Give360 is a comprehensive, 360-degree approach to giving that ensures every dollar raised and every resource donated goes directly back into the local organizations that help strengthen the neighborhoods where we live and serve. “Our Spring Pet Adoption Event is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action,” said Bill Birnie, CEO of Frontwave Credit Union. “We’re proud to work with our rescue partners and volunteers to help every pet find a loving family and home.” Frontwave Credit Union, a member-owned not-for-profit, serves over 125,000 members and manages more than $1.4 billion in assets across San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Originally founded as Camp Pendleton Federal Credit Union in 1952, Frontwave has become a leader in financial services, offering checking, savings, loans, credit cards, and financial education. The credit union has been named San Diego’s Best Credit Union four out of the last five years and has earned multiple national awards for service and workplace excellence. Visit: https://www.frontwavecu.com/petadoption Frontwave Credit Union on Instagram and Facebook

The executive order would affect agencies like the SEC and FDIC, but it excludes the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors and Open Market Committee.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released 50 years ago and became a cult classic that inspires comedy to this day. Here's what fans told NPR the film means to them.

California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year. It’s moving toward paying them minimum wage for their work in emergencies.

The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the Clowns."

"Lebanon: Restoring a Broken State to End Occupation and Destruction" Featuring: Najat Aoun Saliba, member of the Parliament of Lebanon Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Zoom link to be sent to all registrants via the registration confirmation email. https://sdwac.org/event-6086729 About the Program Lebanon faces a turning point amid regional shifts, internal exploitation, and external pressures. Geopolitical and demographic changes are altering power balances, while warlords have plundered resources, weakening institutions. Iranian proxies, once dominant, are now weakened, but Hezbollah fuels instability to maintain influence. Meanwhile, Israeli occupation persists, further straining sovereignty. Despite these challenges, Lebanon has a chance to rebuild. With the election of a president and a cabinet of experts, the country can restore credibility, regain international trust, and enact reforms. Strengthening governance and curbing interference can lead Lebanon toward sovereignty, stability, and renewal. About Najat Aoun Saliba Najat Aoun Saliba is a member of the Lebanese parliament - elected in 2022. She is a Professor of Analytical Chemistry and an atmospheric chemist at the American University of Beirut (AUB). She was the Director of AUB's Nature Conservation Center from 2013 till 2020. Saliba is also the co-founder and director of Khaddit Beirut (an initiative launched after Beirut's 2020 explosion) and the founder and director of the Environment Academy (an initiative created with the support of the World Health Organization). She was appointed a laureate of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program in 2019. Born in 1966, Saliba studied at the Lebanese University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in 1986. She moved to the United States for her graduate studies and earned her master's degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1994. She completed her doctoral studies at the University of Southern California in 1999. She completed a thesis on water pollution and studied catalysis. She was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Irvine. Saliba returned to Lebanon after the Civil War, and joined the American University of Beirut in 2001. She helped to establish the Ibsar Nature Conservation Center for Sustainable Futures in 2002, which looked to protect Lebanon's biodiversity. She used to be the Director of Ibsar, which has since been renamed the Nature Conservation Center, at the American University of Beirut. Saliba established the Atmospheric and Analytical Laboratory. Najat Saliba became involved politically after the 2020 Beirut Port Explosion. She ran in the 2022 Lebanese general election as a new face against the 50-year ruling political class. She won a seat in the parliament representing the Maronite sect of the Chouf district.

Qué onda friends! La primavera ha regresado y también Port of Entry con un nuevo bonche de episodios. Para retomar donde nos quedamos el años pasado el equipo se sienta y reflexiona sobre las alegrías y lecciones de 2024. También comparten algunas novedades y donde estaremos involucrados este 2025. Acompañenos! San Diego City College Podfest - April 23, 2025 SD City College, Room AH 306 2 pm - 4 pm Tijuana Design Week - May 2, 2025 Escuela Libre de Arquitectura , Tijuana, B.C. 2 pm - 3 pm Nos vemos pronto! Redes sociales y contacto De KPBS, Port of Entry cuenta historias que cruzan fronteras. Para escuchar más historias visita www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento podrás recibir un regalo. Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a corporatesupport@kpbs.org Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro podcast. Créditos Hosts: Alan Lilienthal y Natalie González Escritor/Productor: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Productor Técnico/Diseñador Sonoro: Adrian Villalobos Editora: Elma González Lima Brandão Episodios traducidos por: Natalie González, Julio C. Ortíz Franco y Melissa Sandoval Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones: Lisa Morrisette

One development in San Diego's Mid-City area will feature 90 units for senior residents. The second, with 134 units catering to seniors and families, is planned in Escondido.

After the wildfires destroyed homes and disrupted routines, many parents saw behavioral shifts in their kids. Some families found support in a camp designed to help kids affected by natural disaster.