Jose Mercade is the director of the Baja California Field Studies Program, which offers classes in Spanish, marine biology and field studies every summer at the college's field station on the Sea of Cortez.
Profiles of this year's winning programs are at http://www.iienetwork.org.
Winning programs each received a $1,000 prize, are featured in the Spring 2006 issue of the "IIENetworker" magazine, and will be highlighted by the Institute of International Education as best practices in the field of international education throughout the year.
The awards are named for the late Andrew Heiskell, a longtime institute member, philanthropist and supporter of international education.
City encourages more water awareness
Glendale Water and Power will provide several water-education activities this month as part of Water Awareness Month, designated by the California Department of Water Resources.
Events include a water-photo exhibit all month long at the Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. The exhibit includes photos of the water cycle, and how water is collected, treated and delivered to homes.
And at 7 p.m. today, the city will host "The Pirates of Neverland" at Glendale Central Library. It will be a live program teaching children the importance of water and ways to conserve it.
For more information visit http://www.glendalewaterandpower.com.
Cruise Night music lineup announced
The 1960s rock 'n' roll nostalgia group Sha Na Na has been added to this year's entertainment lineup for the 13th annual Cruise Night Car Show and Street Party, Glendale city officials said. KRTH-FM 101 legend Brian Beirne, "Mr. Rock and Roll," will host this year's program. The event will be from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, along Brand Boulevard in Glendale.
More than 350 pre-1973 vehicles will be on display at what has become one of the premier car shows in Southern California. People who would like to enter their car or truck in this year's event can contact Don Robie at (818) 550-3429 for more information.
Joining Sha Na Na and Beirne on stage will be '60s rock 'n' roll stars The Kingsmen, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon and The Murmaids. An estimated 35,000 people are expected to attend this year's event.
For additional information call (818) 548-6464 or go to the city's website at http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us.
'Heroes' pop concert at Crescenta Valley
Crescenta Valley High School's Visual and Performing Arts Department is hosting a musical Pops concert titled "Heroes," at 7 p.m., Friday.
The concert will take place at the MacDonald Auditorium, 2900 Community Avenue, La Crescenta. For more information, call the school at (818) 249- 5871.
