May
20
6:00 PM18:00

20th Anniversary Party

Join us for a very special evening! This year marks a significant milestone for the Lamp of Learning as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary. We are thrilled to invite you to our Anniversary Party, an event dedicated to commemorating the remarkable journey we have embarked on together over the last two decades. Evening Highlights: Cocktail Reception: Begin the evening with a selection of fine beverages and canapés, providing a perfect setting for mingling with fellow supporters and enthusiasts of education. Enjoy TASTY bites prepared by our top chef as we highlight our achievements and milestones. Fundraising Auction: Participate in our live and silent auctions featuring exclusive items and experiences, with all proceeds going directly towards supporting our educational initiatives. Dress Code: Formal attire

Join us for a very special evening May 20th as we commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Lamp of Learning! It’s a night of reflection and anticipation, celebrating two decades of milestones and achievements while looking forward to brightening more futures.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, May 20, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: University Club atop Symphony Towers, 750 B St Suite #3400, San Diego, CA 92101

A Night to Remember:

Our 20th-anniversary celebration will be an event like no other, themed around our journey through time:

  • Drinks: Toast to our history with a classic Cosmopolitan, or reminisce about our last decade with a refreshing Mojito. Looking forward? Raise a glass to the future with our special Club cocktail.

  • Food: Savor the flavors of our exquisite carving station, indulge in our unique mashed potato bar served in martini glasses, enjoy the spice of firecracker shrimp, and delight in elegant Bilinis.

  • This milestone event is not just a reflection of where we've been but also a vision of where we are headed. Let’s raise a glass to past achievements and future endeavors!

Tickets:

Cost: $20 per person – a nod to our 20 years of excellence.

RSVP today and secure your place at this landmark event. Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of the Lamp of Learning together!

Dress to impress and be ready for an unforgettable evening!

View Event →
Apr
12
8:00 AM08:00

Memory Fundraiser

Instant Recall Memory is here to help you unlock the full potential of your memory.

Signup Here: https://givebutter.com/6KMFKX

The Lamp of Learning mission is to reduce the barriers that high-achieving, low-income students throughout San Diego County encounter when preparing, applying, and paying for a university education through mentoring and scholarship programs.

$294,000 awarded to 67 students since 2004

The Lamp of Learning is a mentoring and scholarship program based out of the University Club atop Symphony Towers. Originally inspired as a way to give back and re-engage with the educational foundation of the club, the group is now a 501(c)3 organization giving $18,000 in scholarships annually to San Diego County high school seniors moving on to 4-year universities.  The Lamp of Learning partners with AVID, an intensive college preparation program delivered through high schools, to highlight and target exceptional first-generation college hopefuls.   We are extremely proud of our students and the impact they will make on the community far into the future.

View Event →
Heart & Soul Breakfast
Dec
18
9:00 AM09:00

Heart & Soul Breakfast

What an amazing group of students we have this year! Join us for the Lamp of Learning breakfast and meet them all yourself. We will have a number of alumni coming back as well so you can reconnect with old friends and see what they are up to now.

This year our guest speaker will be from our own Lamp of Learning Alumni!

We are looking forward to the opportunity to introduce our amazing 2024 Lamp of Learning students to you as they prepare to leave for universities across the country! If you missed the opportunity to meet our students at the awards last year, come have a great breakfast and meet them!

It will be a fun event full of fun speakers as we introduce our class of 2024 !


View Event →
Heart & Soul Breakfast
Dec
19
9:00 AM09:00

Heart & Soul Breakfast

What an amazing group of students we have this year! Join us for the Lamp of Learning breakfast and meet them all yourself. We will have a number of alumni coming back as well so you can reconnect with old friends and see what they are up to now.

This year our guest speaker will be from our own Lamp of Learning Alumni!

We will have two speakers at the event.

1) Fadi Albanaa was a Lamp of Learning student that graduated in 2019. He is now finishing up his education at UCLA. He will be telling us about his experiences at UCLA and building his community. He is looking forward to letting our current seniors know what worked for him when he went away to school.

2) Joe McClain Jr. is a 20 year retired Navy veteran, spoken word artist, author and mental health advocate. Born in East Chicago, Indiana, he graduated with a 3.8 GPA and looked to achieve higher education. To avoid a financial burden on his parents, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Throughout four deployments and one overseas tour, he continued to pursue higher education class by class, while also pursuing his passions in writing and speaking. As a now 11x published author and avid speaker, his goal is to ensure that the next generation has the necessary tools to succeed. 

We are looking forward to the opportunity to introduce our amazing Lamp of learning students to you as they prepare to leave for universities across the country! If you missed the opportunity to meet our seniors, come have a great breakfast and meet them!

It will be a fun event full of fun speakers as we introduce our class of 2023 !

View Event →
Monster Mash Halloween Bash at the University Club
Oct
28
7:00 PM19:00

Monster Mash Halloween Bash at the University Club

Join the Mash!

Join the University Club for our annual Charity Classic. It will be spooktacular Monster Mash, a night featuring Live Music, Dancing, Costume contest and other Special Entertainment. Incredible Hors d’oeuvres and interactive Trick and Treat stations will keep the energy up for mixing and mingling with friends old and new. The event is from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. General Admission includes Entrance into The Monster Mash, Hors D'oeuvres, & 2 Signature Drink Tokens. Prize for best costume.

Sign up here: https://classic.lampoflearning.org

View Event →
Jun
6
3:00 PM15:00

2018 Award Ceremony

Lamp of Learning Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, June 6 | 6-7:30 pm

The scholarship fund founded in 2004, The Lamp of Learning is the oldest philanthropic charity of the University Club atop Symphony Towers and the only 501 (c)(3) nonprofit in the University Club family. Since its inception, the organization has raised more than $27,000 and helped fund the education of 37 students in the avid program (achievement via individual determination). All Lamp of Learning funds are independent of membership fees and all donations are tax-free. Join us in honoring the 2018 Scholarship Awards winners!

To RSVP please email info@lampoflearning.org

View Event →