Partnership News
Does Your Institution Have a Digital Media Strategy?
Submitted by amanda on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:47pmThe Balboa Park Learning Institute and Balboa Park Online Collaborative partnered for a group viewing of the MCN Pro webinar Social Media Engagement: Defining and Measuring Success on Wednesday, May 8 at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Check out all the great resources that were shared!
Seb Chan shared some key questions and types of metrics to consider when developing a Digitial Media Strategy.
BPCP Awarded SDG&E 2013 Energy Showcase
Submitted by Jessica on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 9:31am
BPCP has been honored with the San Diego Gas & Electric 2013 Energy Champion Award in the category for Non-Profits. With 2012 annual energy savings of 1,059,689 kilowatt-hours of electricity and 7,660 therms of natural gas, our cultural institutions made an environmental impact equivalent to taking 164 cars off our roads from the mitigated greenhouse gas emissions.
Balboa Park Staff Spend a Day in a Chair with HeadNorth
Submitted by amanda on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 10:44amPark News
Announcing the Rory Ruppert Foundation
Rory was a true force of nature, a wise companion, and a visionary who has left an indelible mark on our community. In the same way that she cultivated a thriving program to help "Green Balboa Park," Rory cultivated abiding friendships, leaving us with memories that will not soon be forgotten. Those who had the honor of knowing and working with Rory - and there are many of us - recall the bright spirit, smile, and energy that she exhibited in her life and work.
BPCP Hiring Sponsorship Manager
BPCP Hiring Sponsorship Manager
The Sponsorship Manager is a new full time position for the BPCP with aligned revenue goals. This individual will be responsible for raising funds to support the ongoing needs of the Cultural Partnership. One important program for which this position will raise funds is the Park Pass program. The Park Pass program is an excellent marketing opportunity for local sponsors who are looking to increase visibility.
A Balboa Park Champion: Rory Ruppert
Dear friends, colleagues, and Balboa Park partners:
With heavy hearts, we write to you to share that the Park has lost one of its dearest family members. On Thursday, February 21, Rory Ruppert passed away.
Events
AoSL Incubator for Innovation Information Session
Location Varies
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Art of Science Learning Incubator for Innovation in Balboa Park will bring together 100 community members to learn and apply innovation skills to one of our region’s most vexing challenges: water and the mismatch between supply and demand. Join one of three informational meetings to learn more about this exciting project and how YOU can get involved - register now!
Common Core State Standards Workshop: English Language Arts
Thornton Theatre
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join your Balboa Park colleagues to learn the latest about the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts led by Debbie Higdon, ELA Program Manager, San Diego Unified School District. Bring examples of curriculum, programs or exhibits to evaluate their alignment with Common Core State Standards.
Green Boot Camp
Educating Middle School Teachers with Honeywell
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
This program is in partnership with Honeywell and is an extension of BPCP's Sustainability Walk-About series. Honeywell's Green Boot Camp is an intensive five-day, hands-on interactive educational experience to help educators become familiar with the latest methods of instruction to teach green and sustainable topics, methods, lessons and concepts to middle school students at their respective schools.