BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//10,000 Degrees - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:10,000 Degrees X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://10000degrees.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 10,000 Degrees REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270324T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T005320Z CREATED:20261110T005136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T005320Z UID:10000189-1805878800-1805886000@10000degrees.org SUMMARY:Empowering Students & Families Through the College Financial Aid Offer Letter Process DESCRIPTION:Join us for a train-the-trainer session designed to equip educators\, counselors\, and community leaders with the tools and strategies needed to guide students and families through complex college financial aid award letters. This session focuses on turning confusing financial aid jargon into transparent\, actionable decisions—ensuring students understand the true cost of attendance and can confidently choose the postsecondary path that best fits their academic and financial future. \n\nEvaluating & Comparing Financial Aid Packages: Learn how to utilize practical comparison tools and calculate net price to help families weigh their offers accurately.\nStudent-Centered Advising & Decision Support: Master conversational frameworks to lead empathetic\, objective discussions around affordability\, loan obligations\, and institutional fit.\nTroubleshooting Hurdles & Appeals: Gain actionable strategies for guiding students through verification\, understanding special circumstances\, and navigating financial aid appeals. URL:https://10000degrees.org/event/empowering-students-families-through-the-college-financial-aid-offer-letter-process/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Educator Workshops & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://10000degrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/ZOOM-LOBBY-TILE-6.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270331T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270331T190000 DTSTAMP:20260827T193406Z CREATED:20260827T193406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T193406Z UID:10000181-1806512400-1806519600@10000degrees.org SUMMARY:Financial Aid Submit Workshop | Taller de Ayuda Financiera DESCRIPTION:This free\, hands-on event provides personalized assistance to help you complete your financial aid and scholarship applications. During your one-on-one session\,  a 10\,000 Degrees staff  will guide you through the FAFSA\, Dream Act\, or scholarship applications\, ensuring accuracy and helping you troubleshoot any issues. This is your chance to get direct support and submit your applications with confidence. \nSupport available in English and Spanish \nEste evento gratuito ofrece asistencia personalizada para ayudarle a completar sus solicitudes de ayuda financiera y becas. Durante su sesión individual\, el personal de 10\,000 Degrees le guiará a través de las solicitudes de FAFSA\, Dream Act o becas\, asegurándose de que la información sea correcta y ayudándole a resolver cualquier problema. Esta es su oportunidad de recibir apoyo directo y enviar sus solicitudes con confianza. \nAsistencia disponible en inglés y español \nQuestions About This Event? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre este evento?\n\n\n \n\n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name * \n What Name us?\n \n \n Email *What is your question? *How did you hear about us? *WebsiteEmailSearch engineEventFriend/family/colleague (please share name)OtherSubmit \n \n\n \n \n × \n \n \n\n\n\nContact Us URL:https://10000degrees.org/event/financial-aid-submit-workshop-taller-de-ayuda-financiera-5/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Events for Students & Alumni,Financial Aid Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://10000degrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Financial Aid Impact Team":MAILTO:financialaid@10000degrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270421T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270421T190000 DTSTAMP:20260827T193508Z CREATED:20260827T193508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T193508Z UID:10000182-1808326800-1808334000@10000degrees.org SUMMARY:Financial Aid Submit Workshop | Taller de Ayuda Financiera DESCRIPTION:This free\, hands-on event provides personalized assistance to help you complete your financial aid and scholarship applications. During your one-on-one session\,  a 10\,000 Degrees staff  will guide you through the FAFSA\, Dream Act\, or scholarship applications\, ensuring accuracy and helping you troubleshoot any issues. This is your chance to get direct support and submit your applications with confidence. \nSupport available in English and Spanish \nEste evento gratuito ofrece asistencia personalizada para ayudarle a completar sus solicitudes de ayuda financiera y becas. Durante su sesión individual\, el personal de 10\,000 Degrees le guiará a través de las solicitudes de FAFSA\, Dream Act o becas\, asegurándose de que la información sea correcta y ayudándole a resolver cualquier problema. Esta es su oportunidad de recibir apoyo directo y enviar sus solicitudes con confianza. \nAsistencia disponible en inglés y español \nQuestions About This Event? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre este evento?\n\n\n \n\n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name * \n about you How\n \n \n Email *What is your question? *How did you hear about us? *WebsiteEmailSearch engineEventFriend/family/colleague (please share name)OtherSubmit \n \n\n \n \n × \n \n \n\n\n\nContact Us URL:https://10000degrees.org/event/financial-aid-submit-workshop-taller-de-ayuda-financiera-6/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Events for Students & Alumni,Financial Aid Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://10000degrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Financial Aid Impact Team":MAILTO:financialaid@10000degrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270526T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T011916Z CREATED:20261110T005700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T011916Z UID:10000190-1811322000-1811329200@10000degrees.org SUMMARY:Advocating for & Supporting Undocumented Students in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on fundamental approaches and practical strategies for supporting undocumented students in higher education. The discussion centers on navigating access and persistence\, addressing common systemic challenges\, and cultivating inclusive\, responsive environments where undocumented learners can thrive. URL:https://10000degrees.org/event/advocating-for-supporting-undocumented-students-in-higher-education/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Educator Workshops & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://10000degrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/ZOOM-LOBBY-TILE-7.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270527T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T011326Z CREATED:20261110T011247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T011326Z UID:10000191-1811408400-1811415600@10000degrees.org SUMMARY:Best Practices for Supporting Black & African American Students: Designing Culturally Relevant & Impactful Initiatives DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on approaches to strengthening institutional support\, retention\, and engagement for Black and African American students. The content centers on culturally affirming practices\, high-impact initiative design\, and strategic ways to align services and programming around student achievement and well-being. URL:https://10000degrees.org/event/best-practices-for-supporting-black-african-american-students-designing-culturally-relevant-impactful-initiatives/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Educator Workshops & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://10000degrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/ZOOM-LOBBY-TILE-8.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270615T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270615T190000 DTSTAMP:20260827T193604Z CREATED:20260827T193604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T193604Z UID:10000183-1813078800-1813086000@10000degrees.org SUMMARY:Financial Aid Submit Workshop | Taller de Ayuda Financiera DESCRIPTION:This free\, hands-on event provides personalized assistance to help you complete your financial aid and scholarship applications. During your one-on-one session\,  a 10\,000 Degrees staff  will guide you through the FAFSA\, Dream Act\, or scholarship applications\, ensuring accuracy and helping you troubleshoot any issues. This is your chance to get direct support and submit your applications with confidence. \nSupport available in English and Spanish \nEste evento gratuito ofrece asistencia personalizada para ayudarle a completar sus solicitudes de ayuda financiera y becas. Durante su sesión individual\, el personal de 10\,000 Degrees le guiará a través de las solicitudes de FAFSA\, Dream Act o becas\, asegurándose de que la información sea correcta y ayudándole a resolver cualquier problema. Esta es su oportunidad de recibir apoyo directo y enviar sus solicitudes con confianza. \nAsistencia disponible en inglés y español \nQuestions About This Event? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre este evento?\n\n\n \n\n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n did about Email\n \n \n Name *Email *What is your question? *How did you hear about us? *WebsiteEmailSearch engineEventFriend/family/colleague (please share name)OtherSubmit \n \n\n \n \n × \n \n \n\n\n\nContact Us URL:https://10000degrees.org/event/financial-aid-submit-workshop-taller-de-ayuda-financiera-7/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Events for Students & Alumni,Financial Aid Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://10000degrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Financial Aid Impact Team":MAILTO:financialaid@10000degrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270629T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270629T190000 DTSTAMP:20260827T193644Z CREATED:20260827T193644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T193644Z UID:10000184-1814288400-1814295600@10000degrees.org SUMMARY:Financial Aid Submit Workshop | Taller de Ayuda Financiera DESCRIPTION:This free\, hands-on event provides personalized assistance to help you complete your financial aid and scholarship applications. During your one-on-one session\,  a 10\,000 Degrees staff  will guide you through the FAFSA\, Dream Act\, or scholarship applications\, ensuring accuracy and helping you troubleshoot any issues. This is your chance to get direct support and submit your applications with confidence. \nSupport available in English and Spanish \nEste evento gratuito ofrece asistencia personalizada para ayudarle a completar sus solicitudes de ayuda financiera y becas. Durante su sesión individual\, el personal de 10\,000 Degrees le guiará a través de las solicitudes de FAFSA\, Dream Act o becas\, asegurándose de que la información sea correcta y ayudándole a resolver cualquier problema. Esta es su oportunidad de recibir apoyo directo y enviar sus solicitudes con confianza. \nAsistencia disponible en inglés y español \nQuestions About This Event? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre este evento?\n\n\n \n\n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save the Date! \n \n \n \n Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n Five amazing stories.\nOne unforgettable evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations to our 2025 Alumni Changemaker Semi-finalists! \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations to all our Honorees and All Our Semi-finalists!Don’t miss this unforgettable evening. Purchase your tickets before they sell out! \n \n \n \n \n With over $410\,000 raised\, our 2025 Alumni Changemakers Celebration was truly an unforgettable evening of inspiration\, giving\, and community! \n \n \n \n A special thank you to our five Alumni Changemaker Honorees who shared their stories\, the challenges they overcame\, and the successes they celebrated on their path toward earning their college degree and becoming leaders and changemakers in the world today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Our 2025 Event Photos\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It's not too late to support our students\, the Alumni Changemakers of tomorrow! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donate Today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voting is now closed. Check back soon to see our Alumni Changemaker Honorees who will share their journey live at the event! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View all our 2025 Honorees & Semi-finalists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introducing our 2025 Rising Star Honoree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Brown \n \n \n \n 10\,000 Degrees AlumStaff Accountant\, Sonesta International HotelsSan Francisco State University\, 2024B.A. Mathematics\, concentration in Mathematics for Advanced Study\, Minor in History \n \n \n \n “I’m a born and raised San Franciscan from Bayview Hunters Point a neighborhood rich in soul\, struggle\, and unstoppable spirit. My passport holds stories from 14 countries\, including Cuba\, Hungary\, and Turkey each journey igniting new perspectives and sharpening my revolutionary fire. I don’t just move through the world I move with purpose\, urgency\, and vision. I’m a disruptor of stagnation\, a builder of futures\, and a relentless seeker of truth. My work lives at the intersection of self-transformation and collective liberation. From grassroots organizing to global exploration\, I’m driven by the belief that bold imagination is a transformative force. I listen deeply\, act intentionally\, and lead with conviction. I’m not here to fit into broken systems I’m here to help dismantle and rebuild them. Whether I’m speaking truth to power or planting seeds of change\, I live to challenge\, uplift\, and co-create a world that’s freer\, fiercer\, and more alive.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New this year\, the “Rising Star” category was created to recognize more recent graduates (from the last three years) who are already making a significant impact on their families\, careers\, or communities. This individual was selected by the Changemaker committee as a Rising Star because—though fresh out of college—they demonstrated that they are already on a fast track to becoming future leaders\, creating positive change\, and serving as an inspiration to us all. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorship Opportunities for Our 2026 Event Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n Experience a night of powerful storytelling from 10\,000 Degrees alumni whose lives—and futures—were transformed by education. From overcoming adversity to creating change in their communities\, these honorees embody what it means to be a changemaker. \n \n \n \n This exclusive celebration at the historic Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco brings together our most generous supporters and visionary leaders for an inspiring night of connection\, purpose\, and possibility. November 12\, 20265:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Julia Morgan BallroomMerchant Exchange Building\, San Francisco \n \n \n \n Sponsorships \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Sponsorship\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Individual Sponsorship\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n Contact Anna Schlegel\, Director of Annual Giving & Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Amazing 2025 Alumni Changemakers Sponsors! \n \n \n \n ONE DEGREE of Change Sponsor \n \n \n \n Janie & Weston Richardson \n \n \n \n Creating Change Sponsors \n \n \n \n Dan & Tracy Drury \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alumni Sponsors \n \n \n \n Chris Boyd Mary & Daniel Gregory Trish Hayward & Jeff Depew Vanessa Holton & Lloyd Aubry\, Jr. Sheila & Thomas Larsen Michael & Julie Whitcomb Mary & Michael Wolfe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Graduate Sponsors \n \n \n \n Eric Bindelglass & Gabrielle Tierney Sandy Donnell & Justin Faggioli Ellie & Peter Habicht Bill Smith & Ann Aylwin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholar Sponsors \n \n \n \n Jacob Barrera John Froley Shelley W. Gottlieb & Mike McKay Leslie & George Hume Maureen Kelly Annette & Paul Venables Patrick Yarnold \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n × \n \n \n\n\n\nContact Us URL:https://10000degrees.org/event/financial-aid-submit-workshop-taller-de-ayuda-financiera-8/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Events for Students & Alumni,Financial Aid Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://10000degrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Financial Aid Impact Team":MAILTO:financialaid@10000degrees.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR