San Diego Chapter of the Fulbright Association

News & Updates

Sunday May 18, 2025: Fulbright Beach Potluck Meetup!

Southern California Fulbright Alliance Potluck
Sat 24 May 11am–1pm
  • RSVP here by Sunday 18 May
  • Place: Treasure Island
  • Because: It’s one of the most drop-dead beautiful places in the entire world. Period.
  • Bring: Something to eat/drink
    • Something to share
    • Something to sit on (beach blanket/towel)
    • Beach gear if you’ve got it!
  • This is an informal event to bring Fulbrighters together to enjoy each other, our friends and family, and the beautiful Southern California coast!
  • We have people coming from North of LA to South of the Border, so looking forward to a great gathering!
  • If you want to carpool, complete the RSVP form as soon as possible and/or use our WhatsApp group to connect.

Directions: 

[1] Drive toward Treasure Island Park (30799 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651). At the intersection of PCH 1 and Wesley, go downhill for limited, paid public parking, or uphill to park on the street.

[2] Follow the gorgeous walkway to the northwest. Take one of the staircases down to the beach, tidepools, and archway if you wish.

[3] Make your way to the green lawn on the promontory for panoramic views.

X marks our meeting spot.

The San Diego Fulbright Association (SDFA) invites you to our *End of Year Events* on Saturday May 3rd, 2025 between 11:15-2:30

Please join us at one or both events:

Event 1: An Open Meeting of the SDFA Board of Directors (11:30 – 12:45)

Event 2: Our End of Year Gathering (1:00 – 2:30)

Purpose: 

  • Connect with members of our community who value international education
  • Appreciate our valued Visiting Fulbrighters
  • Envision our next steps as a community

What to Bring:

Ideas, questions, food to share, friends/family – or just yourself

Where:  Balboa Park Club’s “Santa Fe Room”

  2150 Pan American Rd West

  San Diego, CA 92101

Who: Our Fulbright Community! 

SDFA Members, Visiting Fulbrighters, Supporters of Fulbright’s Mission, our Friends and Family 

RSVP Here and Read on for more event details! 

(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdchspePbxCVaozGbNI692GXXIzVHY8IBfhufyTzQRzI3gj7A/viewform?usp=sharing)

*Please include guests on RSVP form.

Attend one or both events:

Date: Saturday May 3rd, 2025

11:30 – 12:45  An Open Meeting of the SDFA Board of Directors

All are welcome to attend! 

Learn about SDFA 

Contribute ideas/vision for next year’s projects and events

1:00 – 2:30  SDFA’s End of Year Gathering

Celebrate our Visiting Faculty and Students

Share food, conversation, hope, and inspiration.

An informal opportunity to enjoy music, share food, and connect with each other.

Who is invited to the Open Board Meeting? SDFA Members, Visiting Fulbrighters, and community members interested in joining the SDFA are welcome.

Questions? Want to learn more? Contact Jeanette Simmonds: jesimmonds@fulbrightmail.org

Both Events are on Saturday May 3rd, 2025

*Come to one or both*

We suggest arriving early or carpooling as parking will take some effort.

Upcoming Spring 2025 Events: Cultural Conversations (4/12/25), Open Board Meeting & Community Building Event (5/3/25), and Cross-Border Zoom Panel (May/June)

Upcoming Spring 2025 Events

Cultural Conversations: Timken Museum Tour and Networking Reception

  • When: Saturday, April 12th, 2025
    • 11:30am – 1:00 pm Timken Museum Tour
    • 1:15 – 2:30 Networking Reception at Panama 66 (No-Host drinks/dining)
  • Where: Timken Museum and Panama 66 at Balboa Park:
    • 1500 El Prado & 1450 El Prado, San Diego
  • What: Join fellow Fulbrighters to discuss art and culture through our collective international lens.
  • Cost: 
    • Museum tour is free.
    • No-Host Networking Reception:

Open Board Meeting and Community Building Event 

  • Confirmed Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 (11:30am – 3:30pm)
  • Where: Santa Fe Room, Balboa Park Club

 2144 Pan American W Rd, San Diego 92101

  • What: Celebrate the Fulbright Mission and connect with our community! Attend the Open SDFA Board Meeting to share your ideas, followed by an afternoon of music, food, fun, and a Fulbright swag raffle with Fulbrighters, friends, family, and local community partners.

Stay tuned for updates!

We look forward to seeing you at our Spring 2025 events!

Best regards,

The San Diego Chapter of the Fulbright Association Board

[EVENT DETAILS: 9-21-2024] San Diego Fulbright Association Potluck Picnic

San Diego Fulbright Association Potluck Picnic

Come join us for our first event of the year!

Date: September 21, 2024 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Location: Mission Bay, San Diego, CA, USA

Details:

San Diego Fulbright Association Potluck Picnic

Please Join The San Diego Fulbright Association for a picnic!

Where: Mission Bay, San Diego

**Exact location will be sent when confirm attendance

When: Saturday September 21, 2024, 1:00-5:00 pm

What: Bring food and drink to share*
A chair / blanket to sit on
A Game, Partner, Kids, or Just Yourself…

and let’s have some fun!

RSVP Form:

https://forms.gle/LvVwpNjgggfZKbSG6

Please RSVP by Sept 10th appreciated

(intention is good enough:)

Questions? Email Saloua Saidane: ssaidane@sdccd.edu

*This is an informal San Diego Fulbright Association event. We don’t have any funding for this particular event, so please bring snacks and drinks for yourself and/or to share. You’re welcome to bring family members or a friend, but please include them in your RSVP so we know how many people to expect. Board members will bring some light snacks to share, and we may even get a BBQ going!

[SAVE THE DATE] San Diego Chapter 2024 Fall Events

Fall 2024 Events – Save the Date

We are excited to announce our upcoming events for the fall of 2024:

  • 09/21, Mission Bay Beach Picnic 

    • Mission Bay – RSVP for specific location – Saturday 1-5

  • 10/17, Fall Mixer: San Diego Fulbright Alumni welcome for New Visiting Fulbrighters 

    • Kairoa Brewing – Thursday 5-7 pm

  • 11/02, Cultural Conversation and Tour at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art

    • SDMCA and nearby eatery – Saturday daytime

  • 11/17-22, International Education Week

    • Stay tuned for events coordinated with area Colleges and Universities

  • 11/23, Thanksgiving Holiday Intercultural Potluck 

    • Balboa Park Club – Saturday 5-7pm

See https://sandiego.fulbrightchapters.org/events/ and follow us on social media for updates!

[Event Announcement] Fulbright Winter Mixer – RSVP

Join the San Diego Chapter of the Fulbright Association for a casual mixer for Fulbright grantees and chapter members!  The SD Chapter will cover some light appetizers and feel free to grab your own beverage from the bar.

We will meet:
Saturday, February 24th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens Liberty Station (Point Loma)
2816 Historic Decatur Rd. San Diego 92106
Here is a map of Liberty Station. Stone is adjacent to the Public Market. 

We”ll be on the outdoor patio at a large table near the bar

Please RSVP here