COD’s Music Professor Hits All the Right Notes

by College of the Desert Foundation | Apr 9, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

Classical Guitar and Music Theory Adjunct Professor, Jesus Palominos has a love for music stems back to the cartoons he listened to as a young boy. As a visually impaired child, the animated music told a story that fascinated him. “I have a difficult time articulating...

Barry Manilow Gifts $50,000 to COD’s Music Program

by College of the Desert Foundation | Apr 7, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

Music icon and Grammy award winner Barry Manilow believes in the gift of music and has graciously donated $50,000 to enhance COD’s musical education program. But the gift of music is not new to him; he has donated instruments and equipment for over 34 years, giving...

COD’s TASC Center Fosters Academic & Skill-Centered Growth

by College of the Desert Foundation | Apr 5, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

Considered a critical resource for COD students seeking to improve their academic performance, the Tutoring and Academic Skills Center (TASC) offers a variety of services and programs designed to help students reach their full potential and achieve their academic...

COD Veterans Find Purpose & A New Path to Thrive

by College of the Desert Foundation | Apr 3, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

When Coachella Valley native Cindy Curiel was 17 years old, she enlisted in the Navy. “I was so young that I needed my parents’ permission,” she recalls. “But after a lot of convincing, I got their signatures.” Two weeks after she graduated from Coachella Valley High...

The Annexstad Family Foundation Provides Hope & Inspiration

by College of the Desert Foundation | Apr 1, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

Part-time residents of the Coachella Valley, Al and Cathy Annexstad, established The Annexstad Family Foundation in 2000. For more than two decades, they have provided college scholarships that help students continue on the paths to their goals with little to no...