Cameron Carpenter is “smashing the stereotypes of organists and organ music” by expanding the frontiers of his instrument and bringing it into the 21st century. And with a classical background and Juilliard education, the 33-year-old virtuoso engages just as vividly with the organ’s history as he does with his vision for its future. Alongside his… Read More
Jewish Learning Works offers up to $500 to fund club projects and programs (last year students brought US aid worker and humanitarian Carl Wilkens, witness and upstander to the Rwandan genocide to LWHS through this grant). They also offer a $1250 college scholarship to seniors who have made significant contributions to their club. Both these opportunities are open to… Read More
On October 10th in Mountain View and October 11th in San Francisco, The Aspen Institute is hosting AspenX seminars on two separate topics — “The Constitution in the Digital Age” and “The Toolbox for American Diplomacy.” Students don’t need to have a background on the subject…just be an eager learner. Space is limited but people can register… Read More
Celebrate the launch of the national community-driven report that documents the experiences and resilience of families impacted by incarceration. The event will feature a gallery of data from the report and a panel discussion with formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. Free event, light food provided. RSVP on Facebook. DETAILS Tuesday, September 15, 6:30-8:30 PM Impact… Read More
Sunday, March 8, 12:00 – 5:00pm Galileo High School in San Francisco 2015 is the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust, as well as the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. All Northern California students (grades 8 – 12) and teachers are invited to this annual, free event. Come learn… Read More
Saturday, January 31 | 10am–5pm | Stanford Campus | Learn more The Winter Conference is an annual event that brings together young women from Californian high schools for a day of workshops and speeches from inspiring speakers. The event aims to prepare and educate young women about the world of business while having the chance… Read More
Students and educators are invited to attend an exclusive conversation with Jason Furman, who has served as chairman of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers since August of 2013. In this role, he is charged with offering the president objective economic advice on the formulation of both domestic and international economic policy. Furman will discuss… Read More