CSUF alumna watching out for endangered California condors
Cal State Fullerton biological science alumna Jennifer Ibarra is looking out for California’s endangered species. Ibarra works at the Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Maricopa as a field technician. She is in charge of scanning skies, tracking and tagging California condors using radio telemetry technology.
During her time at the refuge, Ibarra and her team have identified around 100 condors living there. Ibarra aims to protect endangered species such as the California condor by using her fieldwork and research experience obtained at CSUF.
William “Bill” Hoese, professor of biological science and CSUF’s 2021 Outstanding Professor, said former students like Ibarra and current students are doing important work in supporting animal conservation across the Southwest.
“Seeing my former student lead this adventure was so rewarding,” he said.
Ibarra said she wants to inspire students and “give them a positive representation of what this career looks like.”
– Submitted by Cal State Fullerton
Encore Programs Inc. awarded grant from California Arts Council
The California Arts Council has announced a grant award of $9,000 to Huntington Beach-based Encore Programs Inc. as part of its “Arts Education Exposure” program.
Encore Programs was the only Orange County program awarded support in this category. The state funds will be used to expand opportunities for Orange County adults with developmental disabilities.
The grant gives Encore Programs the support to expand arts-based and therapy services. Along with the support provided by other grants and the Department of Developmental Services, this grant will enable participants to attend and enter art exhibits, classes, performances and other events, and thus experience self-reliance, independence and meaning.
“Without this support, Encore Programs would be facing almost insurmountable challenges (brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic) to…
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