From preparing for college in the elementary school setting to introducing computer programming software in classrooms, Goleta Union School District has implemented multiple courses aimed to help student success at a young age… A Westmont College banner covers the door of a math classroom at El Camino Elementary School. The school is a No Excuses University School, which helps children prepare for potential colleges. more
Yearly Archives: 2016
Yetta Gagosian Obituary
Yetta Gagosian passed away peacefully at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco on October 2, 2016, at the age of 91… Khoren A. Gagosian Scholarship Fund, Westmont College, 955 La Paz Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. more
Salute to Teachers: Guadalupe Junior High’s Kevin Baldizon Recognized for Role Mentoring Teachers
When a new teacher joined the staff of Kermit McKenzie Junior High School in Guadalupe, dean of students Kevin Baldizon remained ready to help, including going to campus during the summer… After growing up primarily in Guatemala, Baldizon attended Westmont College,studying biology and chemistry from 1997 through 2001. more
CIOs discuss whether Note7 recall hurts Samsung’s enterprise appeal
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note7 smartphone could have been a game-changer, with its cutting edge tech and top of the line specs… “[Samsung is] is really strong company that has gotten itself into some trouble with one specific product,” says Reed A. Sheard, vice president for college advancement and CIO of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, Calif. more
NAIA Women’s Basketball Returns to Oman Arena
Media Coordinator Dave McCulley said, “This will be without a doubt the strongest Classic in the country as all fourteen teams are expected to be in the Top 25 NAIA Women’s Basketball Pre-Season rankings coming out in October. This group includes past NAIA Women’s Championship teams – MidAmerica Nazarene (2016) – Westmont College (2013) and Vanguard University (2008).” more