Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2026: How to Partner with Extended Studies to Connect Ideas, Culture and Community

Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2026

Lunch-and-Learn Webinar Series Presents:

How to Partner with the Division of Extended Studies to Connect Ideas, Culture and Community

Featuring: Edward Abeyta, Associate Dean, Student and Community Outreach, Division of Extended Studies, and Andrew Waltz, Director, Arts Management

Join in-house experts during the week of UC San Diego Homecoming for the Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2026. Our series of quick and insightful lunch-and-learn webinars will open your mind to innovative programs and services that can help jumpstart your ideas and projects.

At this event, join Student and Community Outreach leaders to learn how Extended Studies can help connect campus expertise with community interests and emerging opportunities, while partnering with organizations looking to engage with UC San Diego. You'll discover pathways for turning your ideas into public-facing programs and community impact.

What you'll learn

In 30 minutes, discover how Extended Studies serves as a connector, collaborator and platform for new ideas. You'll see how the division links UC San Diego with communities, organizations and lifelong learners, and how it helps translate ideas, expertise and university resources into meaningful public engagement.

We'll explore opportunities to develop lectures, cultural programs, public events and community collaborations, and share examples of partnerships that bring together campus expertise, community organizations, artists, cultural leaders and other stakeholders. You'll also learn how organizations can bring an idea, opportunity or partnership concept to Extended Studies and what a good first conversation looks like.

If you're developing new programs, partnerships or community initiatives and are interested in exploring how a UC San Diego connection could help move the work forward, this session is for you!

Who should attend

This session is designed for:

• UC San Diego schools, departments and centers
• Arts, cultural and community organizations
• Nonprofit organizations and foundations
• Business and civic organizations
• Alumni and community partners
• Faculty, staff and other university stakeholders

If you want to extend the reach of your work, co-create public programs or find a campus partner for community impact, this lunch-and-learn will give you practical pathways to get started with Extended Studies.

Online
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM