World Cultures Program

6 World Cultures events you don’t want to miss this October at City College

Fall semester series exhibiting traditions from a spectrum of groups includes arts, presentations

Bailey Kohnen, Multimedia Journalist • September 28, 2023

The Program offers a series on campus showcasing traditions from around the world, different identity spheres and abilities. The calendar includes presentations, concerts, art demos and film screenings.

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‘Printmaking’ event explores cut paper and ink

Artist Bhavna Mehta guides City students through a process of experimentation during the World Cultures event

Kathryn Gray and Kathy Archibald • April 15, 2022

Bhavna Mehta, who predominantly creates designs using cut paper and embroidery, presented and created alongside attendees at the World Cultures event “Printmaking” on April 13 at San Diego City College.

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Local artist speaks to City College students

David Contreras opens the spring season of the World Cultures program

Victor Ortiz, Jr., Multimedia Journalist • February 15, 2022

San Diego artist David Contreras shared the evolutionary path his art style took in a Zoom presentation entitled “Look This Way! Craftsmanship and Seduction with David Contreras.”

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Rethinking how we experience coffee at City College

The science behind coffee as explained by City College's SACNAS chapter

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • November 5, 2021

The World Cultures Program hosted a Zoom event that featured presentations made by students belonging to City College's national-award-winning SACNAS chapter.

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Farmworkers movement leads to collaboration and change

World Cultures Program kicks off with the first of eleven events of the semester

Marlena Harvey, Editor-in-Chief • September 16, 2021

Director of the SUBIR Cultural Center Adan Sanchez convened educators, guest speakers and students to share personal experiences and opinions on the inequality and unequal representation of cultures in the San Diego Community College District.

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Tolerance event brings Islamic tradition to City College

The event with Brother Yusef Miller was for Muslims, non-Muslims to connect

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle and Valerie Vizcarra • March 10, 2020

The World Cultures program hosted a presentation called Culture of Tolerance in the Islamic Tradition with Miller on Thursday, March 5. It was an effort to improve relationships between Muslims and non-Muslim communities through education.

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A priceless performance played at City College

Students can buy discount tickets to future symphony performances.

Jade Benn, Staff Writer • December 10, 2019

The San Diego Symphony’s string quartet performed at the Saville Theatre on Nov. 6. If you missed it, there are more chances to enjoy the symphony on a student budget.

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Editorial: Fix the academic event calender, students will come

Justine Schulz • October 27, 2015

Accuracy is a vital component in our society for us to be able to succeed. As should be the case with academic calendars. It is crucial to provide information that is clear, concise and accurate. Students,...

‘North Star Shining’ lights up the Saville Theatre

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor • February 8, 2015

The red stage lights dimmed down onto the stage as the sounds of African drums streamed through the speakers of the Saville Theatre. The cast, all African Americans, entered the stage in a choreographed...

Getting out of default mode

Amber Henry • September 16, 2014

Chopra Center encourages mindful meditation Sept. 4 session

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The Chopra Center comes to City

Amber Henry • August 30, 2014

City College's World Cultures Program has invited Kali Love, a world renowned teacher from the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, to speak with students on relaxation techniques and mindfulness training on Sept....

Life after tragedy: surviving Jonestown

Michelle Moran • November 13, 2013

On Nov. 18, 1978, Americans were shocked by one of the most traumatic incidents in history.More than 900 people died that day in Guyana, in a location called Jonestown, from an apparent mass suicide.Many...