The Glendale Educational Foundation (GEF) announced the appointment of Bethany Harrington as its executive director. Harrington officially began her new position on July 11 after serving as interim executive director. GUSD Superintendent Dr. Darneika Watson wrote, “For 20 years, GEF has provided funding to enhance our academic programs and support GUSD educators, students, and families. […]
enBio Corp, a national leader in Biomedical Management Services, announced Greg Aghamanoukian as its new president effective Aug. 19. This move aligns with enBio Corp’s vision to set the gold standard in biomedical services across the United States. With over 25 years of experience in operations, consumer products, corporate finance, strategy and concept development, Aghamanoukian […]
Degrees were issued to Cassidy Lewis of Glendale (Doctor of Law) (juris doctor), Derek Hu of La Cañada, College of Letters and Science, Master of Science-chemistry, chemistry and Delaney Kilgour of La Crescenta, College of Letters and Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry who were among a total of 8,586 students who received degrees from […]
Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. Applications are available by contacting Liz Mirzaian at SIGlmirzaian@outlook.com. The application deadline is Nov. 15. The Soroptimist International […]
The YMCA of the Foothills announced that Ballmer Group has invested $20 million over three years to nine YMCAs in LA County, empowering the facilities to expand their capacity to serve low-income youth through innovative out-of-school programming. “With this life-changing gift from the Ballmer Group, our Y will have the opportunity to serve the most […]
Senator Anthony J. Portantino was honored by the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for his leadership and support of public education. The Senator of the Year Award was presented to the senator during the organization’s 2024 Annual Conference in San Jose. “I have always been proud to support our public education system and our classified […]
La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s Parent Ed program is now registering for the popular Parent Express classes The Art of Fatherhood, led by Matt Allen, David Lamb, Ron Chiu and Robert Cha and The Art of Marriage led by Teresa Chiu. The Art of Fatherhood will meet on Wednesday nights beginning Sept. 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. […]
On Sept. 11, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club will kick off its new year with Emmy nominated Gary Stockdale who will engage the audience with his voice, charming original compositions and all-time favorite song including “Moon River.” The community is invited to have some fun singing great tunes and remembering 9/11 with a tribute to […]
Rochester Institute of Technology conferred nearly 4,500 degrees at all of its campuses in the 2023-24 academic year. Daniel Di Paolo of Glendale (91208) received a BS in packaging science and Brennan Cohen of La Cañada Flintridge received a BS in biotechnology and molecular bioscience. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology enrolls more than […]
By Ruth SOWBY Where else can you get free admission, free entertainment, free art class info, and beautiful weather at the same time? That’s just what happened on Saturday’s balmy night when the McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga held its annual Burgers, Brews & Blues event. Since the money from this fundraiser comes from food purchased, […]