POLITICAL ECONOMY WEEK HOSTED 28 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FEATURED AEROSPACE ENTREPRENEURS JIM BENSON MAY 3

EAST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY TO
SHOWCASE NEW BUILDINGS

Nearly 200 members of the East County business community joined us for breakfast May 4 for the monthly First Friday event. Many participants elected to visit one or more of our new facilities in tours conducted by Dr. Roger Owens, Jerry Buckley and Kats Gustafson. Kudos to Ernie Ewin, Foundation Executive Director, for organizing the event on campus and providing a liaison with the East County Chamber.

FOUNDATION SPONSORS BRAD DALUISO GOLF CLASSIC

Eighty-eight golfers enjoyed a lovely day on the fairways at the Sycuan Resort for Grossmont College Foundation’s annual Brad Daluiso Golf Classic. Sponsors included “New Cars Inc.” and Wells Fargo, as well as others who contributed prizes and awards. Thanks to all who helped support the work of the Foundation, and especially to Steve Devan, Grossmont Schools Federal Credit Union CEO and Foundation Board Vice President, for his leadership of this event!
 

SPEECH TEAM FINISHES THE SEASON WITH A BANG

Following a stellar performance at the Phi Ro Pi National Speech and Debate Tournament in Houston, Texas, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca team placed fifth in Community College Sweepstakes, including a first place in Programmed Oral Interpretation at the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association’s annual ‘cool off’ tournament at Palomar College.  Thanks again to our instructor coaches for their hard work and dedication for what has been a stunning year for competitive debate:  Nancy Jennings, Roxanne Tuscany and Joel Castellaw.

ASGC ACADEMIC AND SERVICE AWARDS CEREMONY HELD APRIL 25

Our students received recognition and awards for academic achievement as well as service during the 46^th Annual ASGC, Inc., Academic and Service Awards Ceremony. Students organized a Coffee and Dessert Bar as a unique approach to refreshments. This was the first in a series of wonderful events of celebration held on the Grossmont College campus as we approach Commencement!

COLLEGE AND FOUNDATION UNVEIL NEW WALK OF FAME PLAQUES

Seven recent additions to the Grossmont College Walk of Fame plaque gallery in the Main Quad were unveiled during a ceremony May 8.  Alumni who had been honored since 2003 at the annual Foundation Gala returned to campus to see their plaques which now join ten prior honorees in the newly refurbished Main Quad.  Honorees who joined us for the event were Brad Daluiso, Barry Jantz, Ernest Ewin, Dat Phan and Brian Sipe.

LITERARY ARTS FESTIVAL PUTS FACES
TO NAMES STUDENTS STUDY

Thanks to the continuing leadership of Professor Stephanie Mood, the Grossmont College Creative Writing faculty hosted the 11^th annual Literary Arts Festival April 23 through May 4.  This year’s events featured three keynote presentations: poet Steve Kowit; short fiction writer Aimee Bender; and Anthony Swofford, author of Jarhead.  In addition, our students had opportunities to participate in student readings and other literary contests, as well as a playwrights’ festival. Let’s acknowledge this outstanding effort of enriching the curriculum!

WORLD ARTS AND CULTURES COMMITTEE
CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO

As the finale to a year of exciting and creative cultural events, our World Arts and Cultures Committee sponsored an interesting and lively Cinco de Mayo event.  In addition to a presentation by Dr. Carlos Contreras of the History Department regarding the historical significance of the day, El Mariachi Autlense performed in the quad, and participants had opportunities to peruse a sale of Mexican ceramic art in an exhibit and sale.  A special performance by our exchange students from two colleges in the Estado de Mexico, our “Normalistas,” showcased dances from their region.  We will bid ‘adios’ to these students, who have been with us for the second eight-week term, at the end of the semester.

REGIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONS RESOURCE
CENTER SPONSORS SEMINAR ON TEACHING
CRITICAL THINKING IN HEALTHCARE DISCIPLINES

Dr. Pamela M Schuster, a nationally-known nursing professor from Youngstown State University, led a one-day workshop on how to teach students in healthcare disciplines.  Thinking critically and formulating sound clinical judgments using concept care strategies were two processes receiving special focus during the seminar.

COLLEGE AMERICA CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ASSOCIATION HOSTS FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGIST

Dr. Madeleine Hinkes addressed the Grossmont College chapter of the ACJA.  Her topic focused on the identification of victims and injuries, based on anthropological evidence, as well as her work and involvement with the Cedar Fire.  Dr. Hinkes is San Diego and Imperial County’s Forensic Anthropologist and has worked many forensic cases for the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

CULINARY ARTS FEATURED IN UNION-TRIBUNE,
WINS YET MORE AWARDS

We hope everyone saw the full-page feature on Chef Joe Orate and the Grossmont College ROP Culinary Arts program in a recent Food Section published by the San Diego Union-Tribune.  Assistant Dean for ROP, Carrie Clay, reports that there are no lines forming to enroll in ROP classes these days, thanks to online registration for summer classes.  Carrie also reports that the new system is well accepted and used, thanks to the new college ROP website!