COUNCIL PRESIDENT

SHERRI S. LIGHTNER
COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2016

Contact: Jennifer N. Kearns

(619) 236-6611

Media Advisory
Council President Lightner, Councilmember Cate to Review
Student Proposals to Repurpose Former Downtown Library
SAN DIEGO --- San Diego City Council President Sherri Lightner announced that on Thursday,
January 21, 2016, she, Councilmember Cate and representatives from Veterans Village of San
Diego will attend the Kearny High School Stanley Foster School of Architecture and Engineering
Senior Gala, at which time the students will present their designs to repurpose the Citys former
downtown library into a Veterans Center. Every year, students focus on a design problem. This
year, they have partnered with the City through the Bridges to Education program, in which the
City supplies a real-world architecture or engineering project, and allows students full access to
facilities and staff. City staff then mentor students and provide feedback on their design solutions.
I have always been a supporter of civic engagement, stated Council President Sherri Lightner.
The Bridges to Education program allows students full access to actual city projects under the
guidance of city staff. Having a mentorship relationship strengthens student learning and allows city
staff to educate and foster the next generation of our workforce.
WHAT:

School of Engineering, Innovation, and Design (EID) Senior Gala

WHO:

Sherri S. Lightner, City of San Diego Council President, District 1

Chris Cate, City of San Diego Councilmember, District 6
Dr. Michael McQuary, Ed D, SDUSD, Board President

WHEN:

Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 5:30 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Stanley E. Foster - School of Engineering, Innovation and Design

Kearny High Educational Complex
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111

VISUALS:

Councilmembers, City staff and Veterans interacting with students

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