{"id":1898,"date":"2019-08-28T11:01:14","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T18:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/?page_id=1898"},"modified":"2026-06-02T09:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:22:48","slug":"inthenews-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/inthenews-events\/","title":{"rendered":"In the News &amp; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2026 Service Learning Fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"112\">Date:<\/strong> Thursday, February 5, 2026<br data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"143\">\ud83d\udd65 <strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"155\">Time:<\/strong> 10:30 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<br data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"193\">Location:<\/strong> San Marcos Campus \u2013 Student Union (SU)&nbsp;<br data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"245\">\ud83d\ude97 <strong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"265\">Free Parking:<\/strong> Available in Lots 1 &amp; 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"333\">Meet community nonprofit organizations<\/strong> looking for volunteers and Service Learning students!<br data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"390\">Come explore opportunities to get involved, give back, and make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2026\/01\/Service-Learning-Fair-2026-Flyer.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2026\/01\/Service-Learning-Fair-2026-Flyer-232x300.png\" alt=\"February Service Learning Fair Event information \" class=\"wp-image-8739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2026\/01\/Service-Learning-Fair-2026-Flyer-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2026\/01\/Service-Learning-Fair-2026-Flyer-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2026\/01\/Service-Learning-Fair-2026-Flyer-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2026\/01\/Service-Learning-Fair-2026-Flyer-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2026\/01\/Service-Learning-Fair-2026-Flyer.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Past News &amp; Events<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2025 Service Learning Reception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 15, 2025, we hosted our annual Service Learning Awards Reception, honoring student achievement in community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four students received a Service Learning Award, Certificate of Achievement, and an embroidered graduation stole for their exceptional commitment to Service Learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ESL Professor Sheri Cully was named Outstanding Service Learning Faculty of the Year for her leadership and dedication, joining 28 faculty who integrated service learning into their courses this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2025\/05\/EBF2207E-EA18-464D-9A3D-01AA6C9EF2C7.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2025\/05\/EBF2207E-EA18-464D-9A3D-01AA6C9EF2C7-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Service Learning Award Recipients\" class=\"wp-image-8084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2025\/05\/EBF2207E-EA18-464D-9A3D-01AA6C9EF2C7-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2025\/05\/EBF2207E-EA18-464D-9A3D-01AA6C9EF2C7-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2025\/05\/EBF2207E-EA18-464D-9A3D-01AA6C9EF2C7.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2025\/05\/D328FA1E-3952-4623-9ECC-70CC137B78C5_1_201_a.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2025\/05\/D328FA1E-3952-4623-9ECC-70CC137B78C5_1_201_a-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Professor Gina Wilson, Professor Sheri Cully, and Dr. Angela Kong\" class=\"wp-image-8085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2025\/05\/D328FA1E-3952-4623-9ECC-70CC137B78C5_1_201_a-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2025\/05\/D328FA1E-3952-4623-9ECC-70CC137B78C5_1_201_a.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Equity &amp; Social Justice Issues in a GIS Mapping Course<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kudos to Professor Wing Cheung&#8217;s GIS students for mapping food insecurity in San Diego County and contributing to the grant proposal to plan transportation systems for disadvantaged populations living in San Diego\u2019s North County. Students are solving real-world problems to address issues of equity and social justice while gaining valuable Work-based learning experiences. Please reach out to Professor Cheung to learn more, wcheung@palomar.edu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-03-at-1.51.03-PM-e1607034037901.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-03-at-1.51.03-PM-e1607034037901.png\" alt=\"GIS Project Helps with Food Insecurity and Waste\" class=\"wp-image-2234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-03-at-1.51.03-PM-e1607034037901.png 832w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-03-at-1.51.03-PM-e1607034037901-768x870.png 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-03-at-1.51.03-PM-e1607034037901-264x299.png 264w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-03-at-1.51.03-PM-e1607034037901-528x598.png 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/arcuser\/foodinsecurity\/\">View the complete article<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/12\/GIS-Project-Helps-with-Food-Insecurity.pdf\">Download the article<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Service Learning Fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our regularly held Service Learning Fair welcomed 30 non-profit organizations that chatted with our students about Service Learning volunteer opportunities. It was a wonderful day of connecting and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2019\/02\/20190207_230428-original.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2019\/02\/20190207_230428-original-432x270.jpg\" alt=\"San Diego County Office of Education information table \" class=\"wp-image-1677\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2019\/02\/Telescope-1-Rick-Contreras-432x270.jpg\" alt=\"Students on campus gathered at various information tables \" class=\"wp-image-1678\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2019\/02\/Telescope-1-Rick-Contreras.jpg\"> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2019\/02\/Telescope-2-Rick-Contreras-432x270.jpg\" alt=\"Students speaking with someone at the Operation of Hope information table \" class=\"wp-image-1679\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2019\/02\/20190207_105345.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2019\/02\/20190207_105345-432x270.jpg\" alt=\"Women smiling and standing at an information table \" class=\"wp-image-1672\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Palomar ESL Department Beautifies Palomar&#8217;s Early Childhood Education Lab School<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Big shout-out to the Palomar College ESL department, who came together on a Saturday to do a Service Learning beautification project at Palomar&#8217;s Early Childhood Education Lab School preschool on the Escondido campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132342.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132342-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Garden display in front of a painted wall\" class=\"wp-image-1358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132342-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132342-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132342-264x198.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132342-528x396.jpg 528w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132342-1500x1125.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132436.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132436-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor patio with tables and a playground\" class=\"wp-image-1357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132436-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132436-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132436-264x198.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132436-528x396.jpg 528w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/05\/IMG_20180414_132436-1500x1125.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Psychology Students Help Raise Awareness to Autism<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Great Job Psychology Students in Professor Genevieve Griffin&#8217;s class who volunteered at the 2017 Walk Rock and Roll event raising awareness and funds for San Diego Autism Society!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/01\/FullSizeRender.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/01\/FullSizeRender-1024x794.jpg\" alt=\"Team members wearing red Walk Rock n Roll shirts\" class=\"wp-image-1215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/01\/FullSizeRender-1024x794.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/01\/FullSizeRender-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/01\/FullSizeRender-768x595.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2018\/01\/FullSizeRender.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Palomar Faculty &amp; Staff Make a Difference<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to all volunteers who participated in Palomar&#8217;s Faculty &amp; Staff Make a Difference Day volunteer event!<br>On Saturday, October 28, &nbsp;Palomar College Faculty and Staff participated in National Make a Difference Day helping to make our community a better place. Palomar employees served on projects at three local non-profit organizations \u2013 TERI Inc., Charity Wings Art &amp; Craft Center, and Escondido Community Child Development Center. Faculty and Staff enjoyed connecting and collaborating with each other and giving back to the community. We hope to make this an annual event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2014\/08\/Collage-for-Make-A-Difference-Day.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2014\/08\/Collage-for-Make-A-Difference-Day-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Palomar College Make a Difference Day information flyer\" class=\"wp-image-1049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2014\/08\/Collage-for-Make-A-Difference-Day-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2014\/08\/Collage-for-Make-A-Difference-Day-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2014\/08\/Collage-for-Make-A-Difference-Day-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2014\/08\/Collage-for-Make-A-Difference-Day.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Events Spring 2026 Service Learning Fair \ud83d\udcc5 Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026\ud83d\udd65 Time: 10:30 AM \u2013 1:00 PM\ud83d\udccd Location: San Marcos Campus \u2013 Student Union (SU)&nbsp;\ud83d\ude97 Free Parking: Available&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/inthenews-events\/\">Continue Reading<span> In the News &amp; Events<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10634,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1898","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P6SoPB-uC","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1898","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10634"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1898"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1898\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8854,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1898\/revisions\/8854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/servicelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1898"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}