Hi Comets, it’s the last day of summer before we enter the season of cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes. There is some news regarding the spring semester at Palomar, in addition to a couple virtual events this week.

Spring 2021 semester to be held mostly online

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, Palomar officials have decided to hold a majority of Spring 2021 courses remotely.

Some classes are exempt from this, however, and are listed in the update on Palomar’s site.

This decision may change depending on the state of the pandemic in the following months, so Palomar officials will keep students updated on the COVID-19 Updates page.

Black Faculty and Staff Association Fall Kick Off Event

Palomar’s Black Faculty and Staff Association is hosting a fall kick off event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 via Zoom. To register, click here. The Zoom meeting information will then be emailed to you.

For more information about the Black Faculty and Staff Association, contact the Counseling Department at (760) 891-7511.

Concert Hour: The Weller/Soto Quartet

Palomar Performing Arts is hosting The Weller/Soto Quartet, a diverse group that emerged onto the San Diego jazz scene in November 2019. The concert is scheduled for 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 via Zoom.

Guests can sign up in advance and find further information about how to prepare for the virtual performance here.

If you have any questions, Palomar Performing Arts can be reached at 760-214-9109 or [email protected].

That’s all for today. Stay safe and have a happy first week of fall, everyone!