May, 2009
President’s Message
Dear Colleagues,
Last fall I outlined my priorities for the current academic year (see the September issue of President's eNews collegeofsanmateo.edu/prezenews/2009-04.shtml.) I would like to provide an end of the year update with respect to these priorities. While I could list many more details, I have limited my update to the major accomplishments in each category. more>>
Coastside Currents
By Martha Tilmann, dean of Coastside and special projects
Education Stacation at Coastside more>>
Richael Young Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Former student trustee and CSM study body president Richael Young has been named as a recipient of the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. more>>
KCSM Roll Out Red Carpet for Student Film Awards
Seven of the Bay Area's most promising young local filmmakers were honored at the third annual Spotlight! High School Video Competition Awards presentation sponsored by the college and KCSM.more>>
CSM Welcomes Super Bowl Champ Guy McIntyre
Former San Francisco 49er right guard Guy McIntyre paid a recent visit to CSM to speak with the two sports learning communities, How Sports Explain the World (English and Ethnic Studies learning community) and Writing in the End Zone II. more>>
Middle College High School News
Devin Dee, a senior in San Mateo Middle College High School (MCHS) who played a key role in Burlingame High School basketball team's stellar season (26-6), has not only been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology but has also earned a spot on MIT's basketball team. more>>
EOPS Students Tour So. Cal Universities
During spring break, EOPS staff accompanied 37 CSM students on a Southern California university tour which included stops at UC Santa Barbara, Riverside and Los Angeles, in addition to CSU Los Angeles and University of Southern California. more>>
Students Honored at Scholarship Awards Reception
More than 350 students and members of the college community, including members of the Board of Trustees and SMCCC Foundation, attended CSM's annual Scholarship Awards Reception held last week. more>>
Connect to College Draws A Crowd
The third annual College of San Mateo "Connect to College," a well-received night packed with information for high school seniors and their parents, was attended by approximately 250 people on a recent Thursday in theTheatre.more>>
Child Development Center Presents "Our Children of the Jellyfish"
Mary Meta Lazarus Child Development Center recently sponsored "Our Children of the Jellyfish" as part of the celebration of Week of the Young Child. more>>
College Celebrates Renovated Fine Arts Complex
On April 16, College of San Mateo's newly renovated Fine Arts complex was on display for the community to enjoy. more>>
Accomplishments and Accolades more>>
Bulldog Sports News more>>
A Message from PR & Marketing more>>
Upcoming Events more>>
President’s Message
By Mike Claire
Dear Colleagues,
Last fall I outlined my priorities for the current academic year (see the September issue of President's eNews collegeofsanmateo.edu/prezenews/2009-04.shtml ). I would like to provide an end of the year update with respect to these priorities. While I could list many more details, I have limited my update to the major accomplishments in each category.
Accreditation
My responsibility as president is to ensure that CSM responds fully to all recommendations by prescribed deadlines, and that we have the capacity and the resources to meet accreditation standards now and in the future.
What we have accomplished since August 2008:
- The ACCJC has removed CSM from warning and our accreditation is fully reaffirmed.
- We have developed the necessary infrastructure to ensure that the college will continue to meet accreditation standards.
On the horizon:
- The college has another set of recommendations that must be met by October 2009. Work has already commenced on these recommendations and they will be completed by the October deadline.
- The college must establish "measurable time-bound objectives" and demonstrate the incorporation of those objectives in our planning processes. The Institutional Planning Committee is finalizing these objectives and they will become part of our planning processes in the 2009/10 year.
- The College must continue to make progress on SLOs and assessment in order to meet ACCJC requirements.
Educational Master Plan
The Educational Master Plan (EMP) is a critical document that will help to guide the institution for the next several years. The strategic objectives that I referenced above are derived, in part, from the EMP.
What we have accomplished since August 2008:
- The Educational Master Plan is complete and College Council has approved the plan.
- College committees are using the data in the EMP to make informed recommendations regarding goals and objectives.
On the horizon:
- As I mentioned on Opening Day, the time has come for the college to have a serious dialog on our educational direction. We must focus on what we do best. The EMP provides the framework for such a conversation. Given the current economic realities of the state budget, this dialog is now a top priority.
Institutional Planning and Research
Improving institutional planning and linking planning to research was a key recommendation from 2007 accreditation visiting team. While have made very good progress with our institutional planning efforts, in the words of the visiting accreditation team chair: "we must now take institutional planning to the next level".
What we have accomplished since August 2008:
- Our entire planning system has been redesigned and we have implemented this new system in the spring 2009 semester.
- A new program review process was approved by the Academic Senate. The new process was implemented in the spring 2009 semester.
- The college budget is now fully integrated with college planning processes.
- The Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) is now fully established.
- All institutional committees are established, staffed, and have started to meet on a regular basis.
On the horizon:
- All new planning processes will be reviewed at the end of this academic year and modifications will be made as needed by appropriate constituencies.
- All institutional planning committees post agendas and minutes on the PRIE website. Please continue to check to PRIE web site frequently for important updates at collegeofsanmateo/prie.
Fiscal Stewardship
We have put a halt to our practice of deficit spending and we developed a balanced budget for the next fiscal year. Unfortunately, the recent state budget crisis has put us and our entire district back into a deficit situation.
What we have accomplished since August 2008:
- The Budget Planning Committee has made a significant change in its operating procedures. Most notably, a chair has been elected and the committee is now responsible for developing budget forecasts and for making recommendations to College Council. In short, we have taken a proactive rather than reactive approach to solving our budget problem.
- We have eliminated our ongoing structural deficit, which has varied between $1.0-1.5 million each year over the last 3 years. Unfortunately, the state budget crisis has created a new deficit for us.
- Our college Load, which is a critical indicator of financial solvency, has increased significantly for the spring 2009 semester.
On the horizon:
- The Budget Planning Committee will complete its forecast for the 2009/10 academic year, develop strategies to close the budget deficit, and will make recommendations to College Council. Due to the current state budget crisis, it is likely that the Budget Planning Committee and College Council will continue to meet over the summer months to finalize our budget for the next fiscal year.
- The college will fully implement the managed hiring process that was approved by the Board of Trustees last December.
The Enrollment Management Cycle
The enrollment management cycle is a continuous process that encompasses course scheduling, marketing, recruiting and outreach, intake, managing semester start, persistence, and retention. Over the years we have created stand alone systems and processes that fail to take into account that students experience the college as one contiguous whole.
What we have accomplished since August 2008:
- We have met our enrollment targeted growth of 3%. We were able to meet this goal despite the fact that we have decreased our course offerings. Furthermore, most colleges lose enrollment during periods of heavy construction. We have been able to increase enrollment under adverse conditions.
- We have created an integrated marketing, outreach, and recruiting calendar.
- The Enrollment Management Committee has been reactivated and is finalizing a detailed plan for the next academic year.
- We have made numerous visits to local high schools and other venues.
- This spring the college hosted a number of well-attended events including Connect to College, and attendance at our Priority Enrollment Program workshops have increased every year over the last 3 years.
- The new college web site was launched which recently was awarded first place by the California Public Relations Organization in a statewide competition.
- The college has implemented a student ambassador program.
- Our college's special programs and services have continued their long tradition of outreach to underrepresented groups and have hosted numerous CSM visits and other events.
- The college has launched several popular social networking initiatives such as Facebook and Twitter. Key frontline services have implemented instant messaging to adjust to our students' preferred communication methods.
On the horizon:
- The college will create a comprehensive strategic marketing plan that is based upon the EMP. A "one size fits all" approach to marketing does not work.
- The college has used part of the President's Innovation Fund to participate in the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE ), a highly regarded national survey. CSM will implement this survey during the 2009/10 academic year. Additional information about CCSSE can be found at www.ccsse.org.
Capital Improvement
Our work in this arena is critically important because we are building new facilities for current and future students and our future colleagues.
What we have accomplished since August 2008:
- Detailed planning for BLDG 5N is complete and the building is under construction. Detailed planning for BLDG 10N is complete and construction work has started. Both construction projects are on track and barring unforeseen circumstances will be completed on budget and on time.
- The renovation of buildings 2,4,14, and 16 is complete and the buildings opened for the spring semester
- The detailed landscape design for the college including the north gateway is complete.
- The design-build project for BLDGs 15, 17, 12 (lower floor), and 35 has started. BLDG 15 is currently closed for construction. Faculty and staff in BLDG 15 have "swung" into BLDG 12.
- The President's Task Force, a committee of CSM representatives including faculty, students, staff, and administration, has reviewed potential uses for BLDGs 15, 17 and 10N. I have met with this group and I will be making a final decision on uses for these buildings before the end of the spring semester.
On the horizon:
- We are in a peak construction period and we host up to 250 construction workers per day at any given time.
- Additional decisions will need to be made about furniture and fixtures for the two new buildings.
- Work on the lower quad (south of BLDG 1), and the campus entrance will continue over the summer.
- The steel framing for BLDG 10N will be completed by early-mid July.
Campus Communications
Effective communication in an organization this large and with so many varied interests is complex. Technology has not made campus communication any easier. Given the current budget crisis, effective communication and genuine dialog that is grounded in facts is more important than ever.
What we have accomplished since August 2008:
- A campus communications taskforce consisting of faculty, staff, and administrators met earlier this month and identified key strategies to be implemented for the next academic year. I will provide a more detailed report on this initiative in a future issue of eNews.
Our Most Important Accomplishment:
On May 29, we will confer 451 associate degrees and 497 certificates. Furthermore, many of our students will transfer to 4-year institutions. All of our students have had their lives enriched as a result of attending CSM this year.
While there are thousands of student success stories to be told, I was particularly struck by the story of a young mother who will be transferring to UC Davis next year on a full scholarship. This student told me that she will never forget CSM and the difference CSM has made in her life and the lives of her children. There is no question that we have many challenges ahead of us. However, this young mother's story is what we are all about—all other accomplishments pale in comparison.
Thank you all for a wonderful year. I wish you all the best this summer!
Coastside Currents
By Martha Tilmann, dean of Coastside and special projects
Education Stacation at Coastside
CSM Coastside is pleased to offer several "Immersion Programs" this summer in Italian, Spanish, Creative Writing, and Guitar. Immersion courses run daily for approximately two weeks and include field trips, guest lectures, and other enriching experiences. Please check the schedule of classes for more details and consider joining us on the coast for a "Stacation." Additionally, we are offering Yoga, Pilates, Golf, ESL, and Growing Orchids this summer.
Richael Young Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Former student trustee and CSM study body president Richael Younghas been named as a recipient of the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Richael was awarded the honor based on high academic achievement and contributions made to the college, district and at the state level. Richael is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and learned of the scholarship opportunity through the faculty involved in the organization. She is one of only 50 community college transfer students to receive the 2009 award which provides $30,000 annually for two years. In addition to the student leadership positions she held in the district, Richael also served as the statewide president of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges. Richael will be continuing her studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she will major in environmental engineering with an emphasis in hydrology. She will also be the student speaker at CSM's commencement on May 29. (Photo: Richael (left) with her family)
KCSM Rolls Out Red Carpet for Student Film Awards
Seven of the Bay Area's most promising young local filmmakers were honored recently at the third annual Spotlight! High School Video Competition Awards presentation sponsored by the college and KCSM. Out of 81 entries, the seven students from six local high schools picked up awards in nine categories. This year's winners (photo) are: Nicholas Dobkin, Jordan Velasco, Daniel Breshahan, Will Ilgen, T J Barber, Cameron Vaughn, and Melody Miller, who took home three awards (including Best in Show) for her film The winning students received Adobe Premiere editing software, Gorilla production management software, gift bags from KCSM-TV station management and $500 scholarships to CSM. In addition, Melody Miller, whose film, "Permanent Marker," won the Best of Show prize, accepted a $1,500 cash award, courtesy of ALL CAR Paint and Body Shop in San Mateo. "This is very exciting for me," she said. "I love making films." Several of the winners will also participate in KCSM's Spotlight! series—an innovative on-air pairing of high school filmmakers with working film professionals that allows the young cineastes to showcase their work to thousands of Bay Area TV viewers starting in October.
CSM Welcomes Super Bowl Champ Guy McIntyre
Former San Francisco 49er right guard Guy McIntyre paid a recent visit to CSM to speak with the two sports learning communities, How Sports Explain the World (English and Ethnic Studies learning community) and Writing in the End Zone II. During his presentations, McIntyre discussed the keys to achieving success in football, both on and off the field, as well as obstacles and pitfalls that many professional athletes face. He encouraged students to focus on developing academic skills because one day, "football will be over." Assistant Professor of English Jon Kitamura commented: "My students found his lecture to be very inspiring."
As a member of the 49ers (1984-93), McIntyre played in three winning Superbowl games and on five Pro Bowl teams. During his tenure with San Francisco, McIntyre enrolled in classes at CSM and eventually earned his bachelor's degree from Menlo College. Coach Larry Owens, who got to know McIntyre when he attended CSM, extended the invitation for the visit. The former lineman currently serves as director for player development for the 49ers, assisting players in expanding their lives and skills beyond the football field.
Left photo: McIntyre, center, surrounded by CSM faculty and staff; Right photo: McIntyre, Jon Kitamura and Coach Larry Owens.
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Middle College High School News
Devin Dee, a senior in San Mateo Middle College High School (MCHS) who played a key role in Burlingame High School basketball team's stellar season (26-6), has not only been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology but has also earned a spot on MIT's basketball team. In addition to taking his required high school classes, Devin, at his choosing, opted for college classes in physics, calculus, multi-variable calculus, linear algebra and engineering design. According to Greg Quigley, principal of MCHS, this year's senior class was very strong. Graduates accepted offers from University of California campuses at Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego and Irvine; California State Universities at San Francisco, Humboldt and San Jose; Seton Hall; and CSM and Skyline.
Students Honored at Scholarship Awards Reception
More than 350 students and members of the college community, including members of the Board of Trustees and SMCCC Foundation, attended CSM's annual Scholarship Awards Reception held last week. According to the coordinator of the event, Nancy Pendergast, of the Scholarship Office, 169 CSM students and 37 high school students received 315 scholarship awards totaling $237,050. Many donors were in the audience to meet and congratulate the recipients on their scholarships. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a wonderful buffet provided by Pacific Dining. Photo: Nancy Pendergast and Mike Claire presenting scholarship awards.
EOPS Students Tour So. Cal Universities
During spring break, EOPS staff accompanied 37 CSM students on a Southern California university tour which included stops at UC Santa Barbara, Riverside and Los Angeles, in addition to CSU Los Angeles and University of Southern California. Students toured campuses and attended presentations about transferring, financial aid, student services and heard first-hand about making the transition from a community college. Student evaluations of the tour were extremely positive.
Connect to College Draws A Crowd
The third annual College of San Mateo "Connect to College," a well-received night packed with information for high school seniors and their parents, was attended by approximately 250 people on a recent Thursday in the campus theatre. Outreach Coordinator Alex Guiribaand eight student ambassadors from Public Relations & Marketing made sure that the outreach event would resonate with the community by extensively planning not only an informative but highly entertaining evening of panel discussions, a dance performance, drawings, information booths, a trivia contest, and refreshments. "We were very encouraged by the attendance," said Guiriba. "Last year, we had about the same amount of people but invited both junior and seniors. This year, we were more targeted, wanting to focus on seniors who would be potential freshmen here this fall."The attendees were eagerly greeted by faculty and staff from a cross-section of CSM's departments and programs, including ethnic studies, nursing, dental assisting, foreign language, English, engineering, financial aid, Disabled Students Programs and Services, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services, financial aid, dance, transfer services and counseling.
The night included: an address by Mike Claire, a PowerPoint overview of CSM's programs and services, presentations from representatives of the UC, CSU and private university systems and a scholarship drawing and alumni trivia contest. One of the highlights of the evening was a student panel, moderated by High School Relations Counselor Steve Morehouse. The five panelists—three alumni and two current students—talked about their experiences at CSM and beyond. They did so with heart-felt sincerity and humor. Morehouse commented that this was one of the most articulate student panels with whom he has worked and the audience's enthusiastic response to the panel discussion underlined his comments.
As they say "it takes a community..." and CSM did receive a great deal of support from local businesses, such as Starbuck's Crystal Springs, Safeway Crystal Springs, Subway Laurelwood, Costco Foster City and the San Mateo Credit Union. Also contributing to the success of this evening was a donation from CSM's Scholarship Office, assistance from many staff and faculty volunteers.
Click here to see a slideshow of the event.
Contributed by Mike Habeeb
Child Development Center Presents "Our Children of the Jellyfish"
Mary Meta Lazarus Child Development Center recently sponsored "Our Children of the Jellyfish" as part of the celebration of Week of the Young Child. The show featured childhood movement set within a backdrop of swimming jellyfish. Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families, particularly the need for high-quality early childhood education programs.
College Celebrates Renovated Fine Arts Complex
On April 16, College of San Mateo's newly renovated Fine Arts complex was on display for the community to enjoy. The complex was alive with entertainment on a sunny day of gentler and warmer winds. "What a wonderful afternoon. I could not stop smiling.I am so proud of our faculty and our very talented students!" was Michael Claire's reaction to the special event.
"What a great showcase for the varied art and music produced by our faculty, students, and staff," wrote Kevin Henson, dean of Creative Arts and Social Science. "The community can be proud of their generous support (through bond measures) of our institution."
Many people were instrumental in making the event a success, including: Lyle Gomes and Grace Sonner for organizing the event; Mike Galisatus for scheduling the inaugural concerts for our new performance courtyard; Jim Munzenrider (Steel Drum Band), John Santos (Afro-Latin Percussion Ensemble), Krys Bobrowski (Electronic Music) and Mike Galisatus (Jazz Groups) and their student musicians for the entertaining afternoon of music; Helen Souranoff who worked behind the scenes, handling the sound system; and the students and facultywho put together and staffed the art exhibits: Rory Nakata, Jude Pittman, Lyle Gomes, Richard Lohmann, Janet Black, Deb Rumer, Ming Ren, Rebecca Alex, Kay Carnie, Patty Moran, Patricia Pearce, Eric Sanchez, and Jim Smyth.
A number of the art exhibits will remain hanging for the remainder of the semester. Click here to see a slide show of the event.
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Accomplishments and Accolades 
Yovanka Crossley, child development center aid at CSM, was one of 12 early care and education professionals in San Mateo County honored by the San Mateo Association for the Education of Young Children (SMAEYC). She received her honor at a SMAEYC recognition dinner and was joined by the entire staff from the Mary Meta Lazarus Child Development Center and members of her family. The SMAEYC board members read a short tribute to Yovanka for her fine work on behalf of the children and families of the Child Development Center.
(Photo: Yvonka, seated in center, surrounded by her co-workers)
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CSM's public relations efforts were honored with three Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) awards at the spring state conference. The college captured a first place award for CSM's web site; entries were judged on appearance, organization, comprehensive content and ease of use. In addition, CSM also received second place in the Low Budget Wonder category for a dental assisting flyer and third place in the Viewbook/Student Recruitment Book Category for the view brochure. Kudos to the staff in CSM's Public Relations & Marketing Office.
Dean of Enrollment Services Henry Villareal (photo) has been elected to the 2009-10 National Council of Student Development (NCSD) Executive Board. He will serve as board's treasurer. NCSD is an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the nation's primary voice for sharing knowledge, expertise, professional development and student advocacy for community college student development professionals.
Associated Students of CSM are generously funding extended library hours during finals week, providing students with a quiet place to study. This is the third year that the ASCSM has supported the extended hours.
CSM's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program recently completed a successful second year of offering free tax preparation assistance. This year, student volunteers submitted 230 returns (up from last year's 102) on behalf of clients from the college and larger community. The volunteers received valuable, hands-on work experience that will prepare them for careers in the industry. Donna Marcus, the VITA site coordinator, and Accounting Instructor Gordon Lunn, trained and supervised 30 student volunteers. According to Professor of Accounting Bruce Maule, "CSM is the only community college in the area, and possibly one of the few in the country, with its own VITA training program." Photo: left to right: Students Pina Gil and Quynh Le prepare a tax return for client Jeff Day.
Several CSM students were recognized for their talents in media arts at the California Community College Multimedia & Entertainment Initiativeʼs "Media Arts Festival." Students in Michelle Brown's broadcasting classes, Nehemiah Mays and Hansel Vargas-Machuca, won a merit award for video "Ignorance is Bliss?" about social and political apathy among urban youth. The video featured another talented CSM student, Tammy Vaitai, in an original spoken word performance. Their video ranked in the top five statewide in the Film/Video category. Two students in Instructor Claudia Steenberg's Graphics 235 Theory and Application class were also honored with statewide 2009 Media Arts awards,. Susan Melanson was category winner in the Packaging category and Laura Dunbar received merit awards in both the Packaging category and the Identity category.
Admissions and Records staff that provides veterans assistance have been busy working on enhancing services for our student veterans. In April, Mario Mihelcic and Jeremy Mileo volunteered at the annual Veterans and Their Families Resource Fair in San Jose, making contact with a number of college bound veterans. Mario, Jeremy and Dean Henry Villareal were presenters at the California Association of Community College Registrars and Admissions Officers Conference held last month about the new Post 9/11 GI Bill. Last weekend, the team also spoke to veterans at Congresswoman Jackie Speier's event (photo) promoting the new GI Bill. Additionally, A&R staff recently implemented a new veterans' service that allows vets to schedule counseling appointments with a CSM certifying official and receive live assistance through Meebo chat services on CSM's veterans' website. CSM's Veterans' Student Alliancehas had an active semester under the tutelage of club advisor Kevin Sinarle, the club has participated in Spring Fling and secured funding for a CSM veterans t-shirt.
Janet Muirragui, a graduate of CSM's fire academy, was named Antioch Unified School District's Teacher of the Year. She teaches law, marketing and computer classes at Deer Valley High School and was selected for the honor largely for her work to launch the Deer Valley Law Academy - a specialized school within the high school that will enroll its first class of 100 freshmen this fall.
Bulldog Sports News
♦ CSM's baseball team wrapped up its regular season by clinching its 8th consecutive league title. The Bulldogs (30-11 overall and 18-7 in conference play) went into the Coast Golden Gate Conference tournament as the number one seed in the playoffs and ranked number four in Northern California playoffs. After winning in the first round against Cañada College, they advanced to the Elite 8 Tournament and faced Delta College. In an exciting 12-inning contest that showcased outstanding pitching, the Bulldogs fell 7-6.
Congratulations to CSM baseball Coach Doug Williams who has been named Coach of the Year by the Conference for the second consecutive year; he has received the honor seven times.
♦ College of San Mateo infielder Ashley Peterson was named to the all-state community college softball team after leading the Coast Conference North with a .500 batting average. Three teammates joined Peterson on the all-conference first team: infielder Meggan Craviotto, outfielder Jackie Ferrari and pitcher Lauren Cole.
♦ CSM alum Ryan Boschetti who has played professional football for the past six years with the Washington Redskins is heading home to the Bay Area to play for the Oakland Raiders. The defensive end played at CSM in 1999-2001 before transferring to UCLA. SF Gate recently featured an interview with Boschetti about his signing with the Raiders and his days of playing at CSM and UCLA.
♦ Former CSM quarterback Julian Edelman (photo), who has been a standout at Kent State University, has been selected in the seventh round of the NFL draft by the New England Patriots. It is likely that Edelman will be used as a wide receiver/special team/ "wildcat" quarterback. Among his teammates on the Patriots is another San Mateo County prep football player, quarterback Tom Brady.
♦ At the Coast Conference Track and Field Championships held at the college in April, CSM athletes captured a number of titles. Sophomore Kelly Young swept all four throwing events (hammer, javelin, shot put and discus) including setting a conference record in the hammer throw and out throwing her closest rivals in the shot by nearly five feet and in the discus by more than eight feet. Runner Brandon Becerra took the 1,500 meter title with a time that was 18 seconds ahead of the runner up. In addition, freshman Mykel Block finished second in the men's 110-meter hurdles, thrower James Aubrey finished second in the shot put and discus and Danielle Donohue finished second in the 10,000 meters setting a new CSM record with her time.
Qualifying CSM track and field athletes also participated in the next level of competition: the Northern California Community College Championships. Kelly Young posted another outstanding performance by becoming the year's highest scoring field event athlete and capturing the Outstanding Field Athlete award for a second consecutive year. Finally, at the state finals held at CSM this past weekend she had the distinction of being the only community college athlete to rank nationally in all four events. Young pulled off the unusual feat of scoring in all four women's throwing events, including a second place in the javelin. The two-time Northern California field events MVP totaled 15 points. She made it to the state finals in seven of eight throwing events in her CSM career.
A Message from PR & Marketing
CSM at San Mateo County Fair August 16 & 22
Do You Want to Participate?
It's now confirmed. CSM will be at the San Mateo County Fair this year on August 16 and August 22. We'll have an information booth near the outside "Brews and Blues" stage on which we will present CSM music talent. The all-employee CSM Bulldawgs will be "in the house." Also, Chris Cortez (Native Elements) and Sam Haun (Luvhed) of KCSM and instructor Rudy Ramirez (Thrill Seekers) will play with their bands. Mike Claire (Along for the Ride) and present and former students (Rock Candy and San Franz) will perform. Thanks to theatre events manager Helen Souranoff for coordinating our "CSM Presents" program. Again, our bulldog mascot will be on hand for photo opportunities and we'll attach CSM balloons to strollers traveling throughout the fairgrounds. We will also bring back our free drawing. Now the big question: Do you want to take part in this great low or no-cost outreach opportunity to promote your program or services, with a potential to reach the more than 100,000 community members who attend this annual event. There will be free admission and parking for volunteers. Please contact Bev Madden at extension 6538 or maddenb@smccd.edu.
Read About Our Student Ambassadors
This semester we have been fortunate to have eight ambitious and hard-working students assisting CSM as official student ambassadors, representing our college at local high schools and at outreach events. We'd like to offer you the opportunity to read about them: what they are studying, their educational goals, careers they will pursue, and more. We have put a photo and short bio so you can match a name with a face. Say hello to them when you see them around campus. Visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/studentambassadors to peruse the bios of student ambassadors Yesenia M. Aviles, Bryan Besnyi, Jacqueline Guilbault, Yee-Na Li, Heliane Marlowe, Yiu Sun ("Sunny") Shek, Eric Thurston and Melissa Vizcarra.
Minu Mathur Goes to Washington
First Lady Michelle Obama had lunch with 1,800 invitees in Washington, D.C., on April 30, and CSM Professor of Sociology Minu Mathur was in attendance. Minu sat among spouses of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, including Paul Pelosi, husband to the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Mathur was the guest of former Congressman Ron Klink of Pennsylvania.
The First Lady, well-protected by Secret Service, sat at a head table looking out onto the audience but only about 10 feet or so from the guest tables. Using ingenuity, Minu managed to position herself for a photograph with Ms. Obama in the background. When she found out that no personal audiences were being permitted, Minu again used her wits to present a gift to the First Lady from CSM through a Secret Service agent who, after dutifully inspecting the contents, accepted it. Put together by Bev Madden of CSM's Public Relations & Marketing, the gift included CSM sweatshirts for the Obama children. "Maybe we'll see the Obama girls wearing our sweatshirts—who knows? What a name-recognition opportunity," said Bev.
Post of CSM's Events to be Made Easier Soon
Over the last several months, we've been investigating ways to collect and post CSM's many, varied, informative and entertaining events. Our current system to post those events on both our internal and external sites has worked fine but with the number of campus events continuing to grow and the world of communications changing so rapidly we knew it was time to create a new system. That system, which we hope will be operational in the fall semester, will allow all on campus to post CSM events electronically. We will make use of a online form to obtain all the information we need. Once reviewed by a calendar gatekeeper for style, whether it's open to the public or just for the campus community, etc., the event will be posted online. We'll be providing updates on the progress of our system over the upcoming months. In the meantime, if you would like an event on our calendar listing, please provide the following information by email (habeeb@smccd.edu), phone (extension 6442) or in person (Building 9, Room 161):
- Name/title, date and times of the event
- Location
- The event's cost, if any, and intended audience (e.g., free and open to public)
- Contact information (phone number, email address and/or web site URL)
Additional information (please limit to 25 words)
Upcoming Events
- Academic Senate Election for 2009/10
- Faculty Retirement May 19, 2 - 4 pm Theatre Lobby
- Symphonic Band Concert - May 19, 7:30 pm in the Theatre
- Spring Electronic Music Concert - May 21, 7 pm in the Theatre.
- CSM Commencement - May 29, 6:30 pm in the Gymnasium
- Jazz Under the Stars, May 30, 8pm in Building 36, Rooftop Observatory
- Masterworks chorale and Orchestra present "Sorrowing Mother/Eternal Light" on May 30, 8 pm and May 31, 4 pm at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1105 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Carlos. Tickets are available online www.masterworks.org
- Classified Appreciation Day, June 1, Noon-2 pm, Fine Arts Courtyard
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