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The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego invites all who are interested in a career in entertainment to attend this special event, featuring roundtable group discussions with UC San Diego alumni and industry executives and creatives. Gain insider information about working in entertainment, learn how to make the transition from college to creative professional and what you should know before starting out in the industry. Bring your questions, notebooks and get ready for an interactive discussion in a group setting. Event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited - PLEASE RSVP! __________________________________________________________________________________ Entertainment Special Guests include: Marty Adelstein: agent, manager and producer Lauren Craig: screenwriter, film consultant, producer and former development executive Chris Thomes: multi-Emmy-award winning executive creative director and producer Tonya Mantooth: CEO and film festival artistic director View RSVP page for full guest biographies! __________________________________________________________________________________ Location The event will be held in the Climate Action Lab, on the first floor of the Arts and Humanities building in the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood (NTPLLN) at UC San Diego. Parking The closest visitor parking is located in the Scholars Parking underground parking structure (map). Weekend parking is $2.10/hour. Questions Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

The Paris Paralympics flame has been lit in the British village of Stoke Mandeville, widely considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.

There are still taxi drivers in San Diego despite the storm of changes brought by ride-sharing companies. And now some of them have a ride-hailing app, just like Uber and Lyft.

Meet on Thursdays — 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. February 15, February 22, February 29, March 7, March 14, and March 21. Join us in our 6-Week Copperplate Calligraphy workshop for beginners. Copperplate is the most commonly recognized traditional calligraphy script, making it a must-have for every calligrapher. Even if you are a lover of Modern calligraphy, learning Copperplate will help you to develop your own style! Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Modern calligraphers who want to learn the basics of Traditional Copperplate calligraphyLefties are welcome :) In this 6-week session, we will coverThe basics of pointed pen calligraphy.How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen.Step-by-step instructions on the Copperplate alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase. Materials included: Beginner calligraphy penCalligraphy nibsSumi inkWorkbook/practice sheets Cancellation PolicyAll workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Join us for a special exhibition that truly captures the cyclical spirit of nature. All art pieces on display include recycled or reclaimed elements, and/or show appreciation of the magic of springtime. This exhibition will feature works by two of our Artists in Residence: Environmentalist and Blind Artist Sydney Pitcher, and Disabled Sculptor, Kelsey Wilson, alongside many other community creatives. All sales promote equitable opportunities to the Artists with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities enrolled in Revision’s Creative Arts Program. Free parking is available inside shared lot. Curated by Artist & Mentor Chad Berwald. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The young woman was raped and murdered while on break from a 36-hour hospital shift. Women who work in health care — and other fields — are calling for changes to protect them from sexual violence.

At issue in the case is more than abortion rights. It's the entire structure of the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety.

Revisiting the East County water tower Cloud Project and its controversy.

Scholars say local action directed at improving access to housing, health care and education are more likely to pass than cash payments.

The companies behind the now-closed Virginia facility pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act. Animal rights groups applaud the development and say there's more to do.