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March 2021

Oneida Doctoral Candidate Thomas Reed at USD SOLES Published Two Book ChaptersFriday, March 26, 2021
Oneida Doctoral Candidate Thomas Reed at USD SOLES recently published two book chapters in the book "Indigenous Research of Land, Self and S…
Reyes L. Quezada, Ed.D., named AILACTE PresidentThursday, March 11, 2021
The Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education (AILACTE, https://ailacte.org/) announced on February 26, that Re…
SOLES Statement Renouncing Anti-Asian RacismTuesday, March 9, 2021
SOLES renounces the surge of violent attacks on Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islander individuals and communities. SOLES conside…
International Women's Day: Alumna Spotlight with Alexandria Tillard-Gates '14 (MA), Marriage and Family TherapyMonday, March 8, 2021
March 8th is International Women's Day. To celebrate and recognize this day, we connected with a few alumnae from the School of Leadership a…
International Women's Day: Alumna Spotlight with Zara Marselian '20 (PhD), Leadership StudiesMonday, March 8, 2021
March 8th is International Women's Day. To celebrate and recognize this day, we connected with some alumnae from the School of Leadership an…
International Women's Day: Faculty Spotlight Dr. Lea HubbardMonday, March 8, 2021
March 8th is International Women's Day. To celebrate and recognize this day, we sat down with a few female leaders from the School of …
International Women's Day: Faculty Spotlight Dr. Sarina MolinaMonday, March 8, 2021
March 8th is International Women's Day. To celebrate and recognize this day, we sat down with a few female leaders from the School of …
International Women's Day: Faculty Spotlight Dr. Sarina MolinaMonday, March 8, 2021
March 8th is International Women's Day. To celebrate and recognize this day, we sat down with a few female leaders from the School of …
International Women's Day: Student Spotlight with Alejandra Ramirez HernandezMonday, March 8, 2021
In recognition of International Women's Day, Alejandra Ramirez Hernandez highlights the importance of unity to uplift women and of education…
International Women's Day: Student Spotlight with Imelda GarciaMonday, March 8, 2021
In observance of International Women's Day, Imelda Garcia emphasizes that working toward gender equity is an everyday practice. Imelda is a …

February 2021

SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Alumnus Spotlight with Rod Smith '17 (PhD)Thursday, February 25, 2021
In observance of Black History Month, Dr. Rod Smith shares his perspective on the importance of celebrating the Black community. Dr. Smith g…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Student Spotlight with Marvens PierreThursday, February 25, 2021
As we wrap up our observance of Black History Month, Marvens Pierre reminds us all of the work that remains after the month is over. Marvens…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Alumnus Spotlight with Warren Whitaker Sr. '18 (PhD)Wednesday, February 24, 2021
In observance of Black History Month, Dr. Warren Whitaker Sr. shares his perspective on the importance of celebrating the Black community. D…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Spotlight with Dean Joi SpencerWednesday, February 24, 2021
In observance of Black History Month, Interim Dean Dr. Joi Spencer shares her perspective on the importance of celebrating the Black communi…
The Nonprofit Institute and San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Join the California Resilience PartnershipTuesday, February 23, 2021
Resilient Cities Catalyst Launches the California Resilience Partnership -- a New Statewide, Collaborative, Multi-Sector Effort With the Con…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Student Spotlight with Samantha JenkinsMonday, February 22, 2021
In celebration of Black History Month, Samantha Jenkins emphasizes that Black history is American history. Samantha is a master's student in…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Student Spotlight with Jamal OakesThursday, February 18, 2021
In observance of Black History Month, Jamal Oakes reminds us of a few of the many Black historical figures we should all learn about and emp…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Faculty Spotlight with Dr. Kristopher G. HallWednesday, February 17, 2021
In observance of Black History Month, Kristopher G. Hall, shares his perspective on the importance of celebrating the Black community. Dr. H…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month SpotlightsThursday, February 11, 2021
In observance of Black History Month, SOLES is celebrating the importance of the Black community through spotlights with our faculty, studen…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Alumna Spotlight with Janelle Brown-Peters '19 (MA)Thursday, February 11, 2021
In observance of Black History Month, Janelle Brown-Peters shares her perspective on the importance of celebrating the Black community. Jane…

January 2021

SGSA Board Applications are Available!Tuesday, January 26, 2021
If you are interested in getting involved with SGSA and would like to be on the board for the 2021-2022 school year, the applicati…
SGSA Spring Supplemental Grants are Open!Tuesday, January 26, 2021
SGSA Spring Supplemental Grant applications are currently open! We would like to provide some support for your professional deve…
USD Alumni Scholarship Applications due February 22, 2021!Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Dear Torero Students - There are less than 30 days left to apply for a variety of Alumni Scholarships! If you or your student have not…
SOLES Student Spotlight: Tanya Ibrahim (MA in Counseling)Friday, January 22, 2021
Tanya Ibrahim, a current student in the Master's in School Based Clinical Counseling program, facilitated an hour-long session during a prof…
SOLES Graduate Student Writing CenterThursday, January 21, 2021 post has video
Get to know more about the SOLES Graduate Student Writing Center, the services it offers, and its founder Dr. Heather Herrera, Assistant Dea…
SOLES Alumnus Dr. Lamont Jackson '08 '16 Selected as Interim Superintendent for SDUSDWednesday, January 20, 2021
Congratulations to SOLES alumnus Dr. Lamont Jackson, '08, '16 for being chosen as Interim Superintendent for San Diego Unified. Dr. Lamont J…
SOLES Alumnus Dr. Lamont Jackson, '08, '16 Selected as Interim Superintendent for SDUSDTuesday, January 19, 2021
Congratulations to SOLES alumnus Dr. Lamont Jackson, '08, '16 for being chosen as Interim Superintendent for San Diego Unified. Dr. Lamont J…
Jesus Solis '20 (MA) Delivers Christmas Cheer to StudentsWednesday, January 13, 2021 post has video
Jesus Fabian Solis is a recent Master's of School Counseling graduate from the School of Leadership and Education Sciences. We caught up wit…
Dr. Cameron Awarded the WACES Professional Service AwardTuesday, January 12, 2021
Dr. Erika Cameron, Associate Professor and Department Chair for Counseling and Marital & Family Therapy, recently received the WACES Pro…
Wellness Calls Between USD Students and Senior Citizens Develop into New Connections During the PandemicFriday, January 8, 2021
At the onset of the first stay-at-home order in March, St. Brigid Parish in Pacific Beach and Dr. Wendell Callahan, a parishioner of the chu…