Upper School Intersession 2025: Full Schedule

Student sign-up timeline:

Monday, November 18 @ 3:15 – 12th Grade
Tuesday, November 19 @ 3:15 – 11th Grade
Wednesday, November 20 @ 3:15 – 10th Grade
Thursday, November 21 @ 3:15 – 9th Grade
November 21-30 – Sign-ups/changes open to all. After December 1, schedules will be frozen.

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8:55am PST

Algorithmic Fairness, Safety, and Interpretability in Machine Learning

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST

Thanks to significant advances in machine learning and data science, decision makers are embracing and employing advanced algorithms and statistical models to help with or fully automate difficult tasks across our society. With examples ranging from advertising and finance to healthcare and criminal justice, machine learning tools have become ubiquitous. While often providing significant improvements in speed and performance, these tools come with increased complexity that can make the decision making process opaque and difficult to evaluate. How did your model make that prediction? Why? Are the decisions that it makes fair? How can we quantify fairness? In this activity, we will discuss real-world examples of automated algorithmic decision making along with the practical and ethical problems they can face. We will explore the ideas of bias, fairness, safety, and interpretability.

Facilitators

Ben Seiler

Stanford University

Ben Seiler is a postdoctoral research fellow in the department of Epidemiology and Population Health at the Stanford School of Medicine. He specializes in developing and deploying interpretable statistical learning methods. As part of the Stanford Human Trafficking Data Lab, Ben currently... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
WRC

1 Block

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering, Equity and Social Justice, Math and Games
Audience Open to Alumni

8:55am PST

Ancient Legends, Modern Myths

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST

TBA

A lot of our current beliefs about the past are not based in science. For instance, a lot of people think that aliens built the pyramids, or that people practiced human sacrifice at Stonehenge. Both of these are popular myths because they make a much more exciting story than the truth! How can archaeologists help people understand more about the ancient world so that we can figure out what’s true?

Facilitators

Stacy Hackner

Dr Stacy Hackner is an interdisciplinary researcher who has worked with human remains in the British Museum, the Museum of London, and the UCL Pathology Museum, among others. Her work broadly covers feminist and decolonial archaeology, the role of women in society, and lower leg biomechanics... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category History

8:55am PST

Diagnostic Odysseys: The Diagnosis and Discovery of Rare Genetic Conditions

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST

TBA

Join a discussion of the genomic technologies and collaboration platforms facilitating the discovery of 100s of new diseases each and what it's like to be among the first patients to be recognized to have a new disease.

Facilitators

Jon Bernstein

Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine

Jon Bernstein is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Stanford University School of Medicine. His work is focused on the care of children with rare and ultra-rare conditions. He co-leads two research programs focused on discovering new genetic diseases - the Stanford site of the NIH Undiagnosed... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Human Biology and Medicine

8:55am PST

How Friendships Can Support Developing Organizational Skills, Planning Abilities, and Community

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST

TBA

Friendships have so many benefits, and being aware of being a true, loyal, and good friend to people is its own reward. Practicing things that can make friendships stronger and allow people to mutually support each other in fun and natural ways could be something that is useful to be aware of. For instance, if you were great at something and your friend(s) wanted to learn that skill, wouldn't it be a compliment to be able to help them learn it, along with you being open to learning things that they may be skilled in? What if that superpower was related to easy and useful organizational skills?

Organizational skills might sound a bit boring but organically developing them can help people in all sorts of ways: making times for getting together and showing dependability and following through on the plans; people have confidence and personal control of their "time diet" for academic needs, social priorities, family needs, recreational/sports commitments and various other extra-curricular activities; calming down the sometimes anxious thoughts about "too much to do!" that many of us can have from time to time; and generally spending a little bit of effort ahead of time in order to have a more relaxed and enjoyable life over the long run. Being aware that you and they both probably have organizational skills that can be displayed and influence each other positively is a terrific expression the kind of mutually supportive relationship that deepens your connections!

Facilitators

Mark Goodenough

Moving Forward Towards Independence

Hello, I'm Mark Goodenough, Nueva '79, and I had my first known exposure to neuro-diversity in the Upper Elementary at The Mansion and have made this topic my life's work. Nueva was by far the most impactful educational and personal experience of my life, far eclipsing later exploits... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Wellness and Life Skills

8:55am PST

I'm Like'n Lichens!

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST

TBA

There is an entire world of biodiversity that is hidden in all types of environments, including at The Nueva School! This is the world of lichens, which are frequently overlooked due to their small size. Lichens are unique composite organisms that appear and function as one organism, but are actually made up of multiple species of fungi, algae, and bacteria. Lichens play important roles in their ecosystems, including support for wildlife. Scientists study lichens for many reasons, including that they are bioindicators of air pollution and have antibacterial/antifungal properties.

We will take a hands-on approach to learning about lichens. The goals of this intersession are to:
- Learn what a lichen is
- Recognize lichens in the wild
- Identify some locally occurring lichens

This intersession will take place outside and in the lab. We will closely observe lichens in their natural environments on The Nueva School property. We will also work in a lab in order to catalyze chemical reactions using lichens, which is an important component of lichen identification. We will learn basic use of dichotomous keys for lichens so that when students leave the intersession, they have foundational tools and knowledge to continue identifying lichens they encounter.

Facilitators

Danielle Alexandra Ward

Danielle is a PhD student in Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. As someone who has always been interested in spending as much time as possible outside, she was drawn to take field based classes in college. She majored in English and ecology at a small liberal... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Science

8:55am PST

Let's Dance (West Coast Swing)!

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST

TBA

California's official state dance, West Coast Swing, is a fun social dance that emphasizes improvisation (check out examples of competitive WCS here, here, and here). Originally a form of Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing has evolved into a modern partner dance which can be danced to almost any kind of music and is also degendered (anyone can lead or follow). It's increasingly popular thanks to social media: Learn how to "speak" WCS, and you'll have a community of Westie friends on college campuses and in cities all around the world.
No dance experience necessary. Wear pants and comfortable sneakers/flat shoes.

Facilitators

Lydia Lee & James Kao

Lydia Lee and James Kao have been dancing West Coast Swing for many years on the social dance floor. We also compete occasionally and dance both lead and follow. We're excited to share our love of WCS with you!

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Athletics and Movement, Literature/Communications/Performance, Wellness and Life Skills, Music

8:55am PST

Non-Profit and For-Profit Approaches to Social Entrepreneurship

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST

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Jeremiah and Jacquie Robison will lead students through their experiences as 9th grader, Sofia Robison's parents. Sofia received a diagnosis of cerebral palsy when she was just over one year old.

Jacquie saw the inequity/gaps that exist with disability inclusion, and launched the multi-national nonprofit, WAWOS (We're All Working On Something). Their mission is to disrupt the narrative around physical disability in kids + teens, promote access to adventure for all abilities, and advocate inclusion. Her engagement will empower students to consider the social change they want to see, and lead them through steps to either partner with existing orgs or build mission statements, draft bylaws, apply for nonprofit status etc to build community for strong impact

Jeremiah, as a serial entrepreneur and technologist, was frustrated by the lack of tools to address mobility impairments (why have we not moved beyond walkers and wheelchairs?), and launched VC-backed CIONIC, to build bionic clothing. They have built an FDA-cleared Neural Sleeve (lower limb) that combines motor learning with functional electrical stimulation to activate the necessary muscles precisely coordinated in the gait cycle. Jeremiah will guide students through approaches to apply technology/innovation to solve a problem.

Facilitators

Jacquie Robison & Jeremiah Robison

Founder/Executive Director, WAWOS

JEREMIAH ROBISON is a serial entrepreneur and technologist building the future of human augmentation. He spent his career at the intersection of consumer health and machine learning/engineering. He began his journey at Apple building neural networks for handwriting recognition and... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering, Equity and Social Justice

8:55am PST

The Art & Science of Pinball

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST

TBA

Join us for a look at the art, science, and technology behind pinball. In this session we’ll look at the evolution of pinball, from the early mechanical games to today’s technological marvels. Learn how artists, designers, and engineers collaborate to create a game, and what pinball can tell us about history and culture.

We’ll spend half of this session examining a pinball machine and its components, discussing why pinball was illegal in many states, and how changes in technology and culture can be observed in the design of a pinball machine. In the other half of the session, we’ll be playing pinball machines from different eras to see how the game has changed over time. We’ll also cover some basic pinball strategies you can use to improve your skills!

Facilitators

Pacific Pinball Museum

Located in Alameda, California, Pacific Pinball Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring an interest in science, art, and history through pinball. Visitors to our museum can experience the fascinating stories behind this classic pastime, learn about the... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering, Science, History

8:55am PST

The Art of Cooking Breakfast: Crepes, Pancakes, and Omelettes

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST

TBA

Let’s cook breakfast together! In this class, students will create sweet and savory crepes, pancakes, made-to-order omelettes, and hot cocoa. No prior cooking experience required. Eat your culinary creations!

Facilitators

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen

Michelle Greenebaum of Together In The Kitchen (and mom of an 8th grader at Nueva!) teaches the Art and Science of Cooking and Baking to kids, teenagers, and adults in the Bay Area. This is her 4th year teaching Intersession at Nueva. Her classes are hands-on, fun, and support all... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Cooking

8:55am PST

American Sign Language

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

TBA

Of the more than 380 languages used in the United States, only one of these consists of hand gestures, body movements and facial expressions, rather than the spoken word. Get a 'feel' for American Sign Language and Deaf culture as we learn the ASL alphabet, play games, sing and sign our way through this exciting hands-on workshop! You will learn enough signs to chat with your friends from across the room ...without making a sound!

Facilitators

Bill White

Owner, Happy Baby Signs

Bill White is the founder of the Happy Baby Signs and co-author with Kathleen Harper of the internationally best selling book, Signs of a Happy Baby. He has facilitated baby sign language programs at Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, Sutter Health, Harmony Birth and Family, Blossom... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Language

8:55am PST

Beginning Guitar

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

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Students will learn the fundamental chord shapes on the guitar, as well as basic strumming, scales, and rhythmic concepts. We will also cover how songs are created and analyzed through the lens of contemporary rock/pop music. No experience required.

Facilitators

Greg Vaughan

Greg Vaughan has taught guitar and ukulele at Gryphon Strings for over two decades. He specializes in contemporary music including alternative, punk, rock (modern and classic), acoustic (especially classic and new rock), and electric blues guitar. He also has taught group guitar and... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
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2 Blocks

Content Category Music

8:55am PST

Biomimicry: Learn From Nature’s 3.8 Billion Years Of Experience In Good Design

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

TBA

Biomimicry is the conscious emulation of Life’s genius. It is a design and innovation discipline that brings together science, engineering, design and business. Organizations and change agents around the world learn from nature at multiple scales: products, packaging and materials, processes, and systems like cities. Join this session to learn about biomimicry and "Life’s Principles" — nature’s overarching strategies for good design — and start using them. The session will include a presentation and a team exercise. Teams will apply Life’s Principles to address specific challenges.

Facilitators

Zeynep Arhon

Certified Biomimicry Professional, Biomimicry 3.8

Zeynep Arhon is a Certified Biomimicry Professional with a background in business, specializing in account management and thought leadership at Biomimicry 3.8. She also teaches biomimicry and business courses in the Master of Science in Biomimicry program at Arizona State University... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
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2 Blocks

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering, Wellness and Life Skills, Science

8:55am PST

Crocheted Granny Squares

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

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Expand your crocheting skills including following written patterns and stitch diagrams. You’ll make up to three different granny squares, two of which can be continued indefinitely to make any size including one large square as a modern and graphic blanket. We'll also discuss how to attach squares together for patchwork projects. Ideally students will already know chain stitch and double crochet. More advanced crocheters can bring in granny square patterns or projects for individual help.

Facilitators

Kira Dulaney

Kira K Designs

Kira Dulaney has been teaching fiber arts classes and hosting crafty events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2002. As a teacher, her focus is on providing valuable information in a stress-free environment, and supporting students through the learning process. She is... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

8:55am PST

Effective Communication Across Differences

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

Learn and practice tools to communicate confidently and compassionately with family, friends, and strangers about any topic, no matter how polarizing. Conversations between those with difference perspectives can quickly escalate and separate as we argue to be right rather than discuss for understanding. It is possible, however, to foster productive conversations across differences that build connection. We’ll take an experiential approach to do doing just that. We’ll play, challenge ourselves, move past the "Peace Blockers" (blame, guilt, and defensiveness), and use the “3 Keys to Peace” (listening, empathy, and assertiveness) to build connection and more peaceful communities. Learn also about The Mosaic Project's Youth Leadership program where you can mentor 4th and 5th graders who are learning these skills.

Facilitators

Khemnes Fisher

Youth Leadership Project Director, The Mosaic Project

Khemnes manages Mosaic’s Youth Leadership Project and is responsible for providing a network of teens and youth adults with opportunities for mentorship and leadership. He connects youth from all different backgrounds and offers them facilitation experience in assertive communication... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

2 Blocks

Content Category Wellness and Life Skills

8:55am PST

From Cover to Cover: A Book Arts Workshop

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

TBA

From Cover to Cover: A Book Arts Workshop is an exploration into the world of handmade books and the artistry of bookbinding. In this workshop, students will discover various bookmaking techniques, from folding and stitching to creating unique covers and personalized pages. Through guided instruction, participants will learn the basics of bookbinding, explore different materials and tools, and design their own one-of-a-kind books that tell a story or express a theme.

This workshop encourages students to think beyond traditional books, blending elements of art, design, and storytelling to craft an expressive final piece. Whether they’re interested in journaling, illustrating, or simply creating a personal keepsake, students will leave with a deeper appreciation of the book as an art form—along with a finished book that’s uniquely theirs from cover to cover.

Facilitators

Nina Osborne

Nina Osborne is a multimedia artist, printmaker, and art educator with a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MA in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University. As a mother of three boys aged 7, 9, and 10, she values nurturing creativity in young minds. Nina combines her... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

8:55am PST

Gel Plate Printing Inspired by Nature

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

TBA

Create stunning monoprints with leaves from the yard. Learn experimental techniques with this fun medium such as inking with masked objects and making ghost impressions which show incredible detail. You will print a set of unique cards and afterwards construct a sewn booklet, using one of the cards as the cover.

Facilitators

Elaine G. Chu

Elaine G. Chu has taught workshops to people of all ages, including Nueva students for the past eight years. Her work has been published in "Greencraft" and "Somerset Studio" magazines as well as "1000 Artists‘ Books.” She co-authored "Wood Paper Scissors,” a how-to crafts book... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
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2 Blocks

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

8:55am PST

Hot Glass - Cool Designs

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

TBA

Create your own hot glass experience in this hands-on hot glass class. Blow, shape, and color your project. Explore the technical and the artistic basics of glass working in this fast-paced beginner's class.

Facilitators

Douglass Brown

Half Moon Bay Art Glass

Douglass Brown has had a 40+ year history of working with glass in many different types of glass. 13 years ago, he opened up Half Moon Bay Art Glass and started giving hot glass experiences to the public and corporate team building events. Now with the help of his team, they have... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

8:55am PST

Insect Innovations: How Insect Adaptations Inspire Human Ingenuity

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

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Insect evolution offers a wealth of inspiration for human innovations. Learn how the remarkable adaptations of insects and other arthropods are influencing people in fields like medicine, engineering, and architecture. Led by Beetlelady, Dr. Stephanie Dole, this class will be an engaging tour of the amazing solutions nature has come up with and how humans can learn from them. This class will also include hands-on time with live bugs.

Facilitators

Stephanie Dole

Beetlelady

Stephanie Dole, PhD, known as the Beetlelady, is an entomologist who captivates audiences of all ages with her enthusiasm and knowledge of insects. She brings the world of bugs to life through engaging, hands-on educational class and experiences, such as her Pop-Up Bug Museum... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
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2 Blocks

Content Category Science, Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering

8:55am PST

Intro to Metalworking & Jewelry Making!

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

TBA

In this 2.5 hour activity, you'll learn the basics of small-scale metalworking using a variety of tools! You'll get an introduction to the world of soldering, shaping, and polishing metal to create little pieces of wearable art!

No experience whatsoever is necessary, but come with some idea of what you want to make, closed-toed shoes, and no flowy sleeves! Or, if you DO have experience from a past Jewelry Intersession or a WoW Workshop, you'll have the freedom to explore techniques you already know, get instruction on anything more advanced, or ask for advice on anything you're working on!

Interested in a longer, more in-depth course where we'll get more practice and get to cover things more thoroughly? Check out the 5 hour In-depth version of this class!

Facilitators

Sophia Hoermann

Sophia Hoermann is a Nueva alumni from the class of 2022 and she is now a junior in college at the University of Utah. She started making jewelry in middle school and didn't realize until she took a jewelry making Intersession sophomore year that Nueva had all of the tools needed... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts, Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering

8:55am PST

Making Change: Counting Finite Things using Infinite Ideas

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

TBA

How many ways can you make $0.97 from quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies?
How can you derive a closed-form formula for the sum of the first n squares or cubes? Or for the n-th Fibonacci number?

These all sound like inherently discrete counting problems--yet there are ideas from the realm of continuous functions, which have an essentially non-discrete, infinite character, that can be used to solve them. We'll explore generating functions, which encode solutions in polynomials, and touch on finite calculus, which extends ideas of calculus to the discrete realm.

Prerequisites: most of the class will just use ideas through precalculus, but familiarity with basic derivatives and integrals will be helpful for the last part of the class.

Facilitators

Michael Callahan

Michael Callahan had a first career as a mathematician, working on differential geometry, symplectic topology, and gauge theory, including as a Rhodes Scholar and Junior Research Fellow in Mathematics at Oxford University. After that he became a software entrepreneur and investor... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
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2 Blocks

Content Category Math and Games

8:55am PST

Song Decoder: Unlocking the Secrets Behind the Music You Love

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

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In this workshop, we’ll break down some of our favorite songs to uncover what makes them truly work. What elevates a song from good to great? How can your musical taste shape your creative process? Using cutting-edge signal processing tools when needed, we’ll dive into the heart of the music, drawing on principles of auditory perception to reveal how physical sound transforms into an emotional experience. From detailed part-by-part analysis to whole-song critiques, this workshop will change the way you listen, and inspire how you create. "Song Decoder" is geared towards everyone, while Max’s other session, "Song Creator" is designed for musicians and songwriters. Led by songwriter/producer/keyboardist/educator Max Cowan.

Facilitators

Max Cowan

Composer/Educator/Creator, Max Cowan Music

I studied Music, Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Philosophy at UC Berkeley and have been a professional musician since graduating in 2005. My studies focused on understanding how living beings perceive and interact with sound, and I remain as excited about such interaction to this... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
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2 Blocks

Content Category Music

8:55am PST

Stand-Up and Deliver: Comedy Writing

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

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In this half-day stand-up comedy writing workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of crafting and delivering their own original comedic material. Through interactive exercises, group collaboration, and solo writing time, students will explore the art of joke construction, comedic timing, and finding their unique voice. The workshop will also emphasize the importance of storytelling and personal experience in comedy, helping students turn real-life observations into relatable, funny material. By the end of the session, participants will have developed a short stand-up set and gain the confidence to share their work with the group.

Facilitators

Corey Rosen

My name is Corey Rosen. My wife, Jenny, teaches drama and improv at Nueva. I am a writer, actor, producer and author of “Your Story, Well Told.” I host The Moth StorySlam and have been featured on The Sarah and Vinnie Show and The Moth Radio Hour. My teaching specialty is... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
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2 Blocks

Content Category Literature/Communications/Performance, Wellness and Life Skills

8:55am PST

Startup Pitch Workshop: From Idea to Winning Presentation

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

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In this dynamic workshop, participants will explore the art of startup pitching. Students will discuss what makes a great pitch, brainstorm innovative ideas, and learn to structure compelling presentations in small teams. The session culminates in a pitch competition where 3-4 teams present to expert judges, including Wayee and her associates. Teams will receive valuable feedback, refining their pitching skills and understanding key investor considerations. The workshop concludes with the selection of a winning team, celebrating creativity, teamwork, and effective communication. This hands-on experience provides students with practical skills in startup ideation, collaboration, and presentation – essential for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.

Facilitators

Wayee Chu

General Partner, Reach Capital

Wayee Chu is a General Partner at Reach Capital, a venture fund investing in founders who empower people to thrive across learning, health, and work. Prior to Reach, Wayee was the co-founder of the NewSchools Seed Fund; a fund focused on early stage education technology companies... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
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2 Blocks

Content Category Business and Finance

8:55am PST

Short Film In A Day

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 3:10pm PST

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You will make a (very) short film in one day. You will come into the session with an idea for a (very) short film. You will learn about the type of shots and framing to tell your story. You will storyboard your film, including thinking about camera placement. You will cover the basics of directing actors. Then, you will shoot your film and come back in the afternoon to edit your film into the final form - including using music and sound to make your film more impactful.

Facilitators

Shripriya Mahesh Ramanan

Shripriya Mahesh is a filmmaker based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She wrote and directed “Waking Jed“, a short film featuring Academy Award® Nominees James Franco and Jessica Chastain. In addition, she has written, directed, and edited several award-winning short films that... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 3:10pm PST
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1-Day Intensive

Content Category Literature/Communications/Performance

8:55am PST

TIG Welding

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 3:10pm PST

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TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas): So you've melted some metal. Now learn the process that took us to outer space! TIG is welding on exotic metals and specialized applications: bicycles, rockets, and racecars — oh my! Get your intro to TIG, with hands-on practice and applied knowledge to begin your own journey into the science of metal. Safety equipment and course materials will be provided.

Facilitators

Peter McEvoy

Peter McEvoy is an artist, metal fabricator and product engineer based in Oakland, California. Peter has a wide range of industry experience, including; small metal casting for jewelry, sculptural bronze casting, architectural metal fabrication and welding, prototype engineering and... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 3:10pm PST
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1-Day Intensive

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering

8:55am PST

Cu-Bop Latin Jazz Ensemble

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - Friday January 10, 2025 3:10pm PST

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Legendary Cuban musicians Axel Tosca and Jesus Diaz will be leading Nueva musicians in an intense rehearsal format teaching Afro-Cuban jazz styles both contemporary and traditional. With Axel on keyboards and Jesus on percussion you will learn to groove in new styles and have a great time working with two of the best around. You’ll learn the Mambo, Cha Cha, Songo and more.

This will run as a Tuesday-Wednesday session and again on Thursday-Friday. YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR ONE OR BOTH SESSIONS! Both groups will culminate with a lunchtime performance on Friday.

All instruments welcome!

Facilitators

Jim Munzenreider

The Nueva School

Axel’s Bio, check it out!https://www.axeltosca.com/bioRodney’s Bio, insane!https://www.discussionsinpercussion.com/home/2021/2/2/214-rodney-barreto-drummer-for-chucho-valdes-omara-portuondo-havana-de-primera-amp-more

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - Friday January 10, 2025 3:10pm PST
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2-Day intensive

Content Category Music

8:55am PST

Playing Politics: A Political Role Playing Game

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - Friday January 10, 2025 3:10pm PST

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Prepare to practice the art of politics in the Civic Mirror® political role-playing game. You will inhabit a country modeled after the U.S. and will have an opportunity to manage a business, run for office, and serve on a jury. If someone sues you or charges you with a crime, you will be put on trial. You will need to find a way to keep the members of your family alive (provide them with food, shelter, medical care, etc.) while pursuing your "hidden agenda" (secret goals). You will work through the real-life challenges and trade-offs necessary to enact legislation in a country where people's goals are often in conflict.

Facilitators

Lee Miller

College of San Mateo

Lee has been a professor of political science at College of San Mateo since 2008 and has been teaching in the Nueva summer program since 2012. Lee earned a Ph.D. in political science at UCLA and also has studied at Brandeis University (Massachusetts), Oxford University (England) and... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - Friday January 10, 2025 3:10pm PST
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2-Day intensive

Content Category Philosophy/Social Science/Law/Politics, Equity and Social Justice

8:55am PST

Woodworking: Build A Bandsaw Box

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - Friday January 10, 2025 3:10pm PST

TBA

With designer/woodworker Katie Kilanowski, you will build your very own bandsaw box. Bandsaw boxes are boxes made out of wood using only a bandsaw for cutting them out. The wood may be a solid block, a laminated block, or a log from the woodpile. Whereas most boxes have straight sides and square corners, bandsaw boxes have virtually no shape restrictions.

Facilitators

Katie Kilanowski

Kila Co.

Katie Kilanowski is a full-time woodworker who specializes in custom furniture fabrication and sculptural lighting fixtures. The artist attempts to bridge the gap between fine art and furniture, paying homage to the studio furniture movement. Curved lines and smooth contours reference... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - Friday January 10, 2025 3:10pm PST
TBA

2-Day intensive

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

10:15am PST

Bioarchaeology: Exploring Human Remains in History

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST

TBA

Why are humans remains important in archaeology? How can we use the bodies of ancient people to tell us more about their lives - and how can looking at living people today help us understand the way we used to live before technologies like computers and plastic?

Facilitators

Stacy Hackner

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category History, Science

10:15am PST

Cat & Mouse: Exploiting & Protecting Online Systems

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST

TBA

Let's go on a journey into the motivations and methods employed by individuals and organizations who exploit online systems. Through real-world examples and group discussion, you will gain insights into how hackers think and operate. Using these insights, we then will explore the current tools and technologies that engineers build to protect online systems. Where we end up on this journey is up to you. We can either go deep into a particular type of attack and design the systems to combat it or do a broader survey of the current state of the art.

Having a knowledge of how http requests work and experience with scripting language is a plus but not necessary for this session.

Facilitators

Pedram Keyani

Head of Platform Integrity, OpenAI

Pedram Keyani is responsible for the Integrity team at OpenAI. Previously he was a software engineer at Google and director at Facebook focusing on Site Integrity and Uber focusing on Growth.

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering

10:15am PST

Climate Migration & Health in the United States

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST

WRC

The climate crisis does not affect all people equally. In this session, we will cover how climate emergencies and extremes magnify pre-existing vulnerabilities, increasing migration and expanding health disparities. We will define three types of climate migrants who are arriving in the United States and evaluate the health risks that they face before, during, and after their migrations.

Facilitators

Claire Seda

Migrant Clinicians Network

Claire Hutkins Seda is Director of Communications at Migrant Clinicians Network, a national nonprofit that is building practical solutions at the intersection of migration, vulnerability, and health. Claire is a writer and editor primarily focused on environmental degradation and... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
WRC

1 Block

Content Category Environmental Citizenship, Equity and Social Justice, Global Citizenship, Philosophy/Social Science/Law/Politics
Audience Open to Alumni

10:15am PST

Conservation Ambassadors: Amazing Animal Adaptations

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST

TBA

From camouflage to prehensile tails, adaptations are essential for animals and humans to survive. The physical and behavioral characteristics of these amazing animal ambassadors are highlighted in this engaging program.

Facilitators

Conservation Ambassadors

34 years ago David established a non-profit rescue zoo in Paso Robles where he gives wildlife a permanent, loving home for displaced, abused, abandoned or permanently injured wild and exotic animals. Sharing these animal ambassadors helps us educate learners of all ages about conservation... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Environmental Citizenship

10:15am PST

I'm Like'n Lichens!

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST

TBA

Facilitators

Danielle Alexandra Ward

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Science

10:15am PST

IVs, Injections, and Blood Draw

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST

TBA

This workshop is truly a one-of-a-kind medical experience that will teach each participant the basics of inserting and starting an IV, administering injections, collecting venous blood samples, and much more!

Whether you are interested in nursing and dermatology or anesthesia and surgery as possible career paths, this lab will allow you to practice and perfect the skills these professions use every day!

You will learn firsthand how healthcare professionals deliver life-saving medicine in hospitals and clinics using IVs and injections.

Facilitators

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine

Kimble Torres is a veteran biologist specializing in the human body and athletics. During his tenure in the biotech industry, Kimble worked for Nektar Therapeutics, Genentech, and Tycho Healthcare investigating product feasibility and managing lab operations. In 2014, his passion... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Human Biology and Medicine

10:15am PST

The Art & Science of Pinball

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST

TBA

Facilitators

Pacific Pinball Museum

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering, Science, History

10:15am PST

The Art of Cooking Breakfast: Crepes, Pancakes, and Omelettes

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST

TBA

Facilitators

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen

Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Cooking

11:30am PST

Pinball Open Play

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST

TBA

Come find out if you're a pinball wizard in this open hour of play. First come first serve to use the machines.

Facilitators

Pacific Pinball Museum

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
TBA

Lunch Activity

12:35pm PST

Black Holes: Discovering the Invisible

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST

TBA

Black holes are some of the most extreme objects in the universe. They push the boundaries of our knowledge and hold many unsolved mysteries. Come learn about black holes from "small" to enormous, how we detect them, and explore the frontiers of astrophysics!

Facilitators

Natasha Abrams

Graduate Student, University of California, Berkeley

Natasha Abrams is a 4th year astrophysics PhD student at UC Berkeley, searching for black holes via gravitational microlensing. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Astrophysics and Physics from Harvard University in 2021. At Berkeley, she works on photometric microlensing with large... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Science

12:35pm PST

Drawing Apart: A Cartoonist Illustrates How America's Political Divide Became a Chasm

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST

WRC

American society has become so politically divided that some people talk seriously about the possibility of a second civil war. How did a once united country get to this crisis point? As a journalist and cartoonist, David Horsey has observed the evolution of politics in the United States since the election of Ronald Reagan. With his political cartoons as satiric guideposts, he will lay out the descending path Americans have taken into the political chasm -- essential knowledge for anyone who wants to understand contemporary political life in the United States.

Facilitators

David Horsey

The Seattle Times

David Horsey is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist for The Seattle Times.

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
WRC

1 Block

Content Category Philosophy/Social Science/Law/Politics, History
Audience Open to Alumni

12:35pm PST

IVs, Injections, and Blood Draw

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST

TBA

Facilitators

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Human Biology and Medicine

12:35pm PST

Learn to Play Go

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST

TBA

This class will cover the basic fundamentals of the game of Go and hopefully start you on a path towards learning a strategy game that's captivated millions of minds around the world for thousands of years. Students who already know how to play are welcome to join and will be paired up with other experienced players.

Go (also known as Weiqi, Baduk and Igo) is an ancient Chinese strategy board game that has been around for at least 2000 years. It's often considered the oldest strategy game on the planet that's still being played in its original form (although Chess has also existed for thousands of years, the rules have changed over time).

Once upon a time, it was considered one of the four essential arts of a Chinese scholar and although it's not very well known in the Western world, it is still widely played in China, Japan and Korea today, with major tournaments often being broadcast on the news and online.

Go players often joke that you can learn the game in a few minutes but it may take you the rest of your life to master. Come to this class if you like deep strategy games and puzzles! I'd love to help you start on your Go journey!

Students who attend this session are invited to the open Go play sessions.

Facilitators

Casey Dahlin

Casey has been playing Go for over fifteen years and is the vice president of the San Francisco Go Club.

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Math and Games

12:35pm PST

Push & Pull: Structural Factors that Influence the Health Needs of Migrants to the US

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST

TBA

Structural inequities and racism create significan health impacts on migrants in the United States, including asylum seekers, short-term authorized workers like farmworkers, and unauthorized residents. In this session, we will evaluate some of the social structures that have produced and maintain modern social inequities as well as health disparities. Students will learn to assess the structural processes that are at play for migrant populations, how these processes affect their health, and efforts in the US to reduce these health barriers.

Facilitators

Claire Seda

Migrant Clinicians Network

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Equity and Social Justice, Environmental Citizenship, Global Citizenship, History

12:35pm PST

The Art & Science of Pinball

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST

TBA

Facilitators

Pacific Pinball Museum

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering, Science, History

12:35pm PST

The Science of Baking: The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST

TBA

Join us in the food lab for “The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment''. First, we’ll examine the role of flour, leavening agents, sugar, eggs, fats, time, and temperature and how they work together to create delicious baked goods. After baking the control recipe, students will break into teams where they will change ingredients, proportions, and ratios in the recipe to see how it affects the cookie’s flavor, texture, spread and color. Be prepared for a lot of taste testing – and homemade hot cocoa to accompany the cookies!

Facilitators

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Cooking

12:35pm PST

Unleashing the Surreal: An Exploration of Surrealism in Art

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST

TBA

Step into the world of Surrealism, where dreams and imagination run wild, and reality takes a backseat. In this workshop, students will dive into the history and philosophy of the Surrealist art movement, uncovering how artists like Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Max Ernst used dreamlike imagery, unexpected juxtapositions, and elements of the subconscious to create captivating, thought-provoking works. After a brief discussion on the movement’s roots and iconic techniques, students will have the chance to experiment with surrealist methods to create their own piece, blending the bizarre, the beautiful, and the unexpected.

Facilitators

Nina Osborne

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

12:35pm PST

American Sign Language

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Facilitators

Bill White

Owner, Happy Baby Signs

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Language

12:35pm PST

Art and Identity

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

In this session, you will learn about the work of artist Julie W Chang, who uses the language of patterns to explore the personal and political forces that shape and misshape our lives: narratives, cultures, myths, institutions, and expectations.

You will have the opportunity to explore the images and icons, that represent the unique aspects of who you are, to create your own "pattern identities" that will be layered and woven into an individual or collaborative work of art. A variety of tools and materials may be incorporated including, hand-cut paper, block printing and Adobe Illustrator.

Facilitators

Julie Chang

Julie W Chang is a San Francisco-based contemporary artist, whose paintings and large-scale public installations investigate how identities are constructed and how (mis)understandings of both self and other might be resisted, subverted, and reimagined. Her work has been exhibited... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

12:35pm PST

Baking Arts: Kouign Amann

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

Baking Arts

Discover the magic of this decadent, caramelized pastry! Make kouign amann from scratch - bake off one to enjoy in class and then take home dough to bake off more for family and friends. At almost 50% butter by weight, it's one of the favorite pastries in our kitchen. Fundamental skills will cover weighing ingredients, proper mixing methods, rolling doughs, forming pastries and baking.

*This class takes place OFF CAMPUS at Baking Arts in San Mateo. Transportation options include the CalTrain or driving (no Nueva van provided). This class is not suitable for students with nut allergies.

Facilitators

Baking Arts

Baking Arts provides the San Mateo community with hands-on baking classes, specialty baking supplies, and unique spiced coffee.

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
Baking Arts 18 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

2 Blocks

Content Category Cooking

12:35pm PST

Beginning Ukulele

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

George Harrison wrote, “Everyone should have and play a ‘UKE.’ It’s so simple to carry with you and it is one instrument you can’t play and not laugh!” He carried his uke with him and gave away ukes to friends whenever he could. “Everyone I know who is into the ukulele is ‘crackers,’ so get yourself a few and enjoy yourselves,” he said. Good advice from a Beatle. This course offers an introduction to playing the ukulele. Geared toward both complete neophytes and experienced beginners, the course will teach students the basics of uke chords and strumming. A dozen or so chords will be covered as well as a few strum patterns and basic fingerpicking. Basic chart reading and rhythm studies will also be discussed. No experience required.

Facilitators

Greg Vaughan

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Music

12:35pm PST

Children's Book Writing & Publishing 101

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a children's book writer? Then this session is for you. Sabrina Moyle, author of over 20 children's books including nine Amazon Editor's Picks, will walk you through the business and process of writing and publishing a children's book. What makes a great children's book? What are the different children's book types and formats? Why do people purchase children's books? Why are some books successful, and others are not? What are the key elements of a children's book? What does a finished children's book manuscript look like? How does a book go from manuscript to publication? How do you get a children's book published? We'll start by discussing some beloved children's books, such as Where the Wild Things Are, Goodnight Moon and The Rabbit Listened, investigate what makes them work, and discuss how books like these are made and published. Students will then have a chance to brainstorm some ideas of their own.

Facilitators

Sabrina Moyle

Writer, Hello!Lucky

Sabrina is a writer and co-founder of Hello!Lucky, a creative studio based in San Francisco known for its letterpress greeting cards, and children's books, with her sister, illustrator Eunice Moyle. She has written over 25 books for children and adults selling over 1.5 million copies... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Literature/Communications/Performance

12:35pm PST

Consent and Treatment of the Dead in Museums

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Museums curate and display human remains in order to research the past and to educate the public. But it has come to light that many of the individuals on display might not have considered the museum to be their ideal final resting place. Adding in individual and indigenous voices problematises the concept of curation of human remains, but many archaeologists see us on a path we can’t retreat from without radically changing the field. Museum visitors also expect to see skeletons, and most find it part of their education - and often inspires them to go into research of medicine. Additionally, ancient cultures and modern society have radically different views of the afterlife, consent, and burial practices that are often at odds with each other. In this session we’ll learn about and debate these differing views.

Key questions: How can we as curators and archaeologists balance these different value systems? Do the dead have a voice, and what would they argue for? What are some of the arguments for and against keeping human remains on a case-by-case basis? How can we develop more complex arguments than "I wouldn't want that to happen to my body" when all of our ideas of our bodies are different?

Part of a series: “Ethical issues in archaeology." Students are invited to attend one or more sessions in this series by Stacy.

In this session, we will be viewing images of ancient human remains and will be discussing death.

Facilitators

Stacy Hackner

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Equity and Social Justice, History, Philosophy/Social Science/Law/Politics

12:35pm PST

Conservation Ambassadors: Animal Behavior

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Do you want to learn how to train your teachers, your mom, and your dog? This seminar is all about learning how to understand and modify behavior. Animal behavior has fascinated humans throughout history. David and Lisa Jackson have trained everything from tigers to killer whales — and even their own parents — for over 35 years. Let them share their knowledge with you so you can create better relationships, happier pets, and less-annoying friends. This hands-on interactive experience will give you insight into how understanding behavior modification can positively change the world around you.

Facilitators

Conservation Ambassadors

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Environmental Citizenship

12:35pm PST

Get Your Hands Dirty: Learning How to Fix and Tune Up Your Bicycle

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Do you like to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? Do you have a bicycle? Would you like to know how to maintain your bike? This Intersession class will teach you how to change a flat tire, repair a flat tire, clean/change/oil/wax your bicycle chain,re-tape your bar, and change your brake pads. No prequisitie skills required.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes! If they don't own a bike but want to learn these skills in preparation for future bike ownership, we will provide a few teacher-owned bikes to fix up.

Facilitators

Joe To

Joe lives with his family in San Francisco and is the parent to Wyatt '25. During his free time he likes to train and participate in triathlons.

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Wellness and Life Skills, Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering

12:35pm PST

Hot Glass - Cool Designs

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Facilitators

Douglass Brown

Half Moon Bay Art Glass

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

12:35pm PST

Intro to Aerial Silks

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness

This introductory class is for those curious about aerial silks or interested in developing strong core and upper body with conditioning exercises on and off the silks. No experience necessary. Try it once and you’ll be hooked! All participants must be in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in aerial silk activities.

This is an OFF CAMPUS session and students will arrive at the studio at 12:45 and depart at 2:45. Transportation will be pre-arranged.

What to bring to class?
- Yoga Mats and/or Large Towel are optional but recommended.
- Bring your water bottle to stay hydrated! We offer filtered water for refills.
- Cubicles are available to store your belongings.

What do I wear & not wear for aerial classes?
- NO “Metal” Policy. All students are asked to remove all jewelry before coming to class including rings, earrings, piercings, bracelets etc.
- NO ZIPPERS PLEASE! Wear clothing without metal parts (e.g. zippers) it may cause injury or snag the fabric while you are performing. If jewelry cannot be removed it must be covered with sports tape.
- Wear tops that are secure and that can be tucked in.
- Wear leggings. Be sure your pants have a secure waist – loose waistbands may get pulled off by the fabrics. DO NOT wear shorts WITHOUT leggings or tights underneath!
- Be aware of holes or sheer fabrics near the crotch of pants (this happens more often than you think, so check out your pants/shorts)

Facilitators

Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness LLC

IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness LLC

Students will work with Aerial Instructors Claire Lewis, Piper Shueh & Katerina Adamos-Jardine at Ascend Aerial Arts.

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness 836 Brittan Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 Blocks

Content Category Athletics and Movement

12:35pm PST

Intro to Metalworking & Jewelry Making!

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Facilitators

Sophia Hoermann

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts, Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering

12:35pm PST

Introduction to Arabic Language, Culture and Music

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

This class teaches students the Arabic alphabet, daily expressions and basic grammar while employing Arabic music and video clips to expose students to the diverse culture(s) of the Arab world. No previous knowledge necessary.

Facilitators

Ramzi Salti

Advanced Lecturer, Stanford University

Dr. Ramzi Salti is an Advanced Lecturer of Arabic at Stanford. He received his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (Arabic, French, English) in 1997 and is a published author and essayist. Dr. Salti is also the host of Arabology--a podcast and YouTube Program that focuses on Arabic music... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Global Citizenship, Language, Music

12:35pm PST

Song Creator: Crafting Musical Magic

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

In this workshop, we will focus on the art and science of songwriting. We’ll delve into the craft of creating melodies that resonate and lyrics that linger. We’ll explore various song structures and learn how to mold them to suit your artistic vision. You’ll learn techniques to enhance your lyrical depth, experiment with harmonic progressions, and effectively employ rhythm to enhance emotional impact. We'll also cover the essentials of demo production, giving you the tools to bring your songs to life. Whether you’re a budding songwriter or looking to refine your skills, "Song Creator" will equip you with the knowledge to express your unique musical identity. Led by songwriter/producer/keyboardist/educator Max Cowan, this workshop is an invaluable resource for anyone eager to take their songwriting to the next level.

Non-musicians are encouraged to enroll in Max’s other session, “Song Decoder.”

Facilitators

Max Cowan

Composer/Educator/Creator, Max Cowan Music

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Music

12:35pm PST

Tapestry Weaving

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Weaving is an ancient art that is easy to learn yet has endless possibilities. We will use a simple frame loom to make an artistic wall hanging while exploring plain weave as well as rya fringe, soumak, and clasped weft weaving techniques. No experience necessary.

Facilitators

Kira Dulaney

Kira K Designs

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

12:35pm PST

[AI Programming]

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Facilitators

Carlos Guestrin

Professor, Stanford University

Carlos Guestrin is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University. His previous positions include the Amazon Professor of Machine Learning at the Computer Science & Engineering Department of the University of Washington, the Finmeccanica Associate Professor... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

2 Blocks

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering

1:55pm PST

Advocating for Reproductive Autonomy & Justice to Advance Global Gender Equality

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST

WRC

The Global Justice Center is a feminist human rights organization started by the late reproductive rights advocate Janet Benshoof. GJC’s mandate is to leverage international law to advance gender equality. Toward that end, GJC focuses on two main areas: advancing reproductive autonomy as an international human right and ensuring justice for mass atrocities involving sexual and gender-based crimes. Learn how Global Justice Center conducts this crucial work, including through innovative legal analysis, advocacy with governments, and press work. Signature campaigns--including to achieve a global convention on crimes against humanity, pierce pervasive impunity for widespread sexual and gender based crimes in Myanmar, and for access to safe abortion is a fundamental right--will be discussed.

Facilitators

Elise Keppler

Global Justice Center

Elise Keppler is executive director of the Global Justice Center. Prior to joining GJC, Elise worked in the International Justice Program of Human Rights Watch from 2003 to 2024, and worked half-time in Human Rights Watch’s General Counsel’s Office from 2020 to 2023. Elise also... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
WRC

1 Block

Content Category Equity and Social Justice, Global Citizenship, Philosophy/Social Science/Law/Politics
Audience Open to Alumni

1:55pm PST

Black Holes: Discovering the Invisible

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Facilitators

Natasha Abrams

Graduate Student, University of California, Berkeley

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Science

1:55pm PST

Go Play

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Now that you know some of the basics of Go playing, this is your chance to practice and play with an instructor available to advise you.

This session is open to students who attend the introduction "Learn to Play" class or anyone who knows the basics of how to play.

Facilitators

Casey Dahlin

Casey has been playing Go for over fifteen years and is the vice president of the San Francisco Go Club.

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Math and Games

1:55pm PST

Introduction to Low Latency Trading

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

This session is an introduction to low latency trading. It covers varies of technologies we can leverage to trade financial products at single digit microsecond level.

No prerequisite financial market knowledge required.

Facilitators

Ying Huang

I am an engineer in Two Sigma, a quantitative hedge fund that use a variety of technological methods for its trading strategies. My specialty is low latency trading. Prior to Two Sigma, I worked at Goldman Sachs, an investment bank and financial services company. I ran the Asia system... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering, Business and Finance

1:55pm PST

Introduction to Philanthropy

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

In this session, students will be able to explore the basics of thoughtful charitable giving and the impact of philanthropy on social issues. Through interactive discussion and a case study, participants will learn how to identify key social challenges, evaluate nonprofit organizations through due diligence, and consider how individual giving can make a meaningful difference. By the end of this session, students will gain an understanding of strategic philanthropy and practical insights into making a positive impact in their communities.

Facilitators

April Chou

Jasper Ridge Partners

April Chou is a Managing Director at Jasper Ridge Partners, where she leads the firm's philanthropy and impact work with families. She also serves on as a trustee of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation. April's professional career has included leading education philanthropy at... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Global Citizenship, Equity and Social Justice

1:55pm PST

Let's make AI Art!

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST

TBA

Come share your favorite tools, prompts or artwork and learn how to make amazing art with the AI.

Facilitators

Ethan Beard

Ethan Beard is a longtime tech operator and entrepreneur, most recently as co-founder of Yoz Labs. Throughout his career, Ethan has focused on building developer and partner ecosystems including leading Ripple’s blockchain ecosystem program, the Facebook Developer Network and... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

1 Block

Content Category Fine and Industrial Arts/Crafts

1:55pm PST

Restorative Yoga

Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST

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Restorative Yoga is designed to relax, restore and rejuvenate the body with mindful movements, precise alignment and establishing mind, body and breath connection. The class starts with gentle movements and then will move on to holding yoga asanas using props. The intention is to activate the parasympathetic nervous system with a series of asanas to bring calm and relaxation to the body and mind using breath.

Facilitators

Ruchi Murlidhar

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Ruchi Murlidhar (she/her) is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level 2) and a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She is graduate of the Advanced Studies/Teacher Training program of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. Ruchi began learning yoga in elementary school in India... Read More →

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