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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

A medida que continúa la campaña de aplicación de leyes migratorias por parte de la administración de Donald Trump, los retenes de tráfico se han convertido en herramientas cada vez más frecuentes. Esto ha llevado a muchos inmigrantes a utilizar medios de transporte alternativos.

The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences are headed back to court after failing to reach a settlement agreement in mediation over $55 million in “poaching” fees.

James Craig was convicted of fatally poisoning his wife of 23 years and trying to cover his tracks by asking his cellmate to kill the lead investigator. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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 NOTE THIS DATE WAS CANCELLED: August 19: Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances & Planning for Incapacity and End of Life Visit: https://www.alz.org/sandiego

Federal tax credits for rooftop solar, heat pumps and other energy-efficient technologies are going away at the end of the year. Here's what consumers should know.

The word fills an important gap in our language, but it was once stigmatized. The story of "y'all" also includes powerful cultural forces, from hip-hop to ideas of welcoming inclusivity.

Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates whose families make below a certain income threshold, starting in fall 2025.

Over the past decade, enrollment at San Diego County public schools has decline by about five percent. That means there are 27,000 fewer students in local schools. State officials are projecting rates of decline will only get worse, which will force educators to make some hard decisions.

Las autoridades federales aseguran ahora que la semana pasada detuvieron a más de 360 personas en dos granjas de marihuana en el sur de California, refiriéndose a las redadas como una de las operaciones más grandes desde que el presidente Donald Trump asumió el cargo en enero pasado.