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Posted Dec. 4, 2008 Skyline College is holding informational sessions for its Study Abroad in China (Business 680SB) program. Potential students should attend one of the mandatory information sessions scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2008, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in Room 8302 or Saturday, January 24, 2009, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in Room 8302, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. Students will visit Beijing and Shanghai and experience Chinese culture, business practices, language and cuisine while earning college credit. For information, contact Dr. Hui Pate at pate@smccd.edu or go to www.smccd.edu/accounts/skyasiaPosted Nov. 24, 2008 Skyline College, San Bruno, accepted a $5000 donation to the Hermanos Club from Greg Munks, Sheriff of San Mateo County, on Wednesday, Nov. 19. South San Francisco Chief of Police Mark Raffaelli, a strong advocate and supporter of the Hermanos program, has secured a $5000 donation to the Skyline College Hermanos Club from the San Mateo County Sheriffs Youth Foundation. The San Mateo County Sheriffs Youth Foundation is a non-profit foundation supported by the Sheriff’s Office, privately funded and managed by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Presenting the check was SSF Chief of Police Mark Raffaelli and Greg Munks, Sheriff of San Mateo County. Accepting the check was Skyline President Victoria P. Morrow, and representatives of the Hermanos Club. Hermanos, which translates to "brothers" in English, is a program that helps Latino male students realize their potential, explore the possibility of higher education and succeed academically and in life. Hermanos mentors struggling Latino students at local high schools. The Hermanos Club is a companion organization on Skyline’s campus that supports Skyline students who were in Hermanos as high school students.Posted Nov. 11, 2008 The Skyline College Bay Area Center for International Trade Development (CITD) will hold a free seminar on Importing Requirements –Basic and Advanced in collaboration with the Consul General of Mexico, 532 Folsom Street, San Francisco on Tuesday, November 25, 2009 in San Francisco. Renata Pearson, Licensed customs broker and lecturer at the California Maritime Academy, will present. Currently, Ms. Pearson serves as the Vice President and Educational Co-Chair of the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of Northern California (CBFANC). For information and registration, contact Erika Feune at (650) 738-7098, feunee@smccd.edu, or visit the Bay Area CITD’s website at www.bayareacitd.org.Posted: Oct. 29, 2008 The Kababayan program, in conjunction with the Puente, African-American Success Through Excellence and Persistence (ASTEP), and the Hermanos Program of Skyline College, presents its 2nd Annual Hip-Hop Educational Conference: Rock The School Bells, from November 17th through November 22, 2008 at Skyline College, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. The event is made possible through the Skyline College President's Innovation Fund. The goal of Rock The School Bells is to educate today’s youth and the community about the cultural arts of hip-hop; the spoken and written word, music, art, and dance. In addition, students will learn about hip-hop as a form of self-expression rather than a musical genre with misconceptions. The schedule of events is as follows: Monday, November 17 Wednesday, November 19 Thursday, November 20 Saturday, November 22
MAIN EVENT (ROCK THE SCHOOL BELLS EVENING CONCERT) (Doors open at 6 pm, event is 7-10 p.m., Main Theatre): Artists scheduled to perform include:
Rock The School Bells will donate a large portion of its proceeds for educational scholarships for underserved high school and college students. The remaining proceeds will benefit future productions by the students in the Kababayan Program and Filipino Student Union. For more ticket and registration information for Rock The School Bells, please contact Nate Nevado at 650-738-4388 or rocktheschoolbells@gmail.com. Conference registration and concert ticket: $20 presale/$25 at-the-door. Concert ticket only: $15 presale/$20 at-the-door. Posted on Oct. 21, 2008 Skyline College will host a Holiday Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the college cafeteria, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. Participants will have the opportunity to explore careers for current opportunities or future possibilities. Dozens of Bay Area employers with The event is free and open to the public. For more information, see http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/skycareer/ or call (650) 738-4366. Posted Oct. 20, 2008 The Skyline College student newspaper, The Skyline View, recently won eight awards at the Journalism Association of Community College Northern California conference held Oct. 11. One of these awards was General Excellence in Online Journalism. The individual award winners were: Honorable Mention, Student Designed Ad by John Harrison; Fourth place, Editorial Cartoon by John Harrison; Third place, Bring-in Infographic by Andrew Lidwell; Third place, Bring-in Ad by John Harrison; Fourth place, Copyediting by Paul Sieger; Second place, News Story by Sarah E. Markoff; Second place, Editorial Cartoon by John Harrison."We have several newer people on staff that won awards and I'm really proud of that," said Nancy Kaplan-Biegel, adviser to The Skyline View. "The fact that the staff won online general excellence again tells me that they are staying committed to convergence journalism, and that's important because journalism and newspapers are really in flux right now." Posted Oct. 20, 2008 Students from Skyline College, San Bruno, recently presented award-winning scientific research at the Society for the Advancement of Native Americans and Chicanos in Science (SACNAS) Convention October 9-12. Students Kyle McCurdy and Ashley Tom won the Microbiology award. A total of 13 students presented their original scientific research alongside students from University of Texas, Princeton University, Yale University, University of California, University of Vermont, and many other universities. There were 590 student presentations. Presenters were: Kyle McCurdy (Pacifica) and Ashley Tom (San Francisco); Bryan Robertson (San Francisco) and Vincent Fong (San Francisco); Claudia Briones (San Francisco) and Jonathan Tolentino (Daly City); Lily Dang (San Francisco) and Esmeralda Lopez-Rivas (Daly City); Sagith George and Kyaw Kyaw Aung (Daly City); Carmina Harris (San Francisco) and Constance-Joi Calonge (Daly City); and Lana Alawwad (San Bruno).Posted Oct. 20, 2008 High School Students: Your Future Is Happening Now! Skyline College is hosting a Concurrent Enrollment Information Night for high school students and their parents on Thursday, November 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Main Theatre, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. The Concurrent Enrollment Program provides high school students with an opportunity to get an “early start” on their college education, for FREE (for up to 11 units per semester)! For information, visit www.SkylineCollege.edu/highschool or call 650) 738-4390.Posted: Oct. 20, 2008 Skyline College will host a teach-in on the economy, titled “Background to the Current Financial Crisis” on Wednesday, October 22 from 11:10 am to 12:25 pm in Room 6-202, Student and Community Center, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno, CA. Speakers include Nancy Kaplan-Biegel (professor of journalism), Masao Suzuki (professor of economics), and George Wright (professor of history). Admission is free. Posted Oct. 9, 2008 The Skyline College Bay Area Center for International Trade Development (CITD) will offer training in October/November for businesses about the opportunities and parameters associated with international trade. Offered in partnership with the US Commercial Service, the Business Resource Center of San Mateo, and the Redwood Empire Small Business Development Center, the CITD is presenting numerous seminars on topics that include the basics of exporting; importing requirements; legal issues in international trade; logistics, etc. A one-day-only seminar on “Exporting Wine” will be offered in November, in collaboration with the Alcohol andTobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and the Small Business Development Center of Napa. Seminars are: “The declining value of the U.S. dollar means more U.S. products will be purchased in foreign markets. These seminars are a ‘short-cut’ for Bay Area exporters,” said Richard Soyombo, Executive Director of the Center for International Trade Development (CITD). The Bay Area Center for International Trade Development is funded by Skyline College and a California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Grant for the purpose of stimulating the region’s economic growth by connecting Bay Area businesses with the international marketplace. For information and to register, contact Erika Feune at 650-738-7090 or feunee@smccd.edu. Posted Oct. 2, 2008 Skyline College presents "Politique Poetique," a group exhibition of artworks interlaced with subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle political commentaries. "Politique Poetique" will be on view from October 6-31 in the Gallery Theatre, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno. The exhibition features works by: Juan Carlos Quintana, Cheryl Meeker, Charlie Milgrim, Christine Ponelle, Matthew Rogers, Alberto Ybarra, Bruce Chaban, and Suzanne Husky. Gallery Hours vary. Please visit http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/skygallery or call 738-4294. Posted Sept. 4, 2008 Skyline College, San Bruno, is seeking submissions from the community for an inscription that will be placed on the campus’ newest building, the Multicultural, Cosmetology, Classroom and Administration Building. There is an opportunity for two inscribed quotations on prominent faces of the building. Skyline will break ground for the new building in Spring 09. Scheduled completion is Spring 2011. Criteria:
Deadline for submission is Friday, October 10, 4:30 pm. Proposals must be submitted to Linda Ghio at ghiol@smccd.edu or mailed to: Linda Ghio, Skyline College, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno, CA 94066. After verification of source and exact wording, a short list of quotes will be presented to students, staff, faculty and the community in a voting process in November. For questions, contact Tom Hewitt at 650-738-4313 or email Hewitt@smccd.edu. Posted Sept. 3, 2008 Skyline College Children’s Center, located at Skyline College, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno, CA, announces the on-going sponsorship of the USDA Child Care Food Program. Breakfast, lunch and after-nap snack will be served every day school is in session. All children in attendance will be offered the same meals at no separate charge with no physical segregation or any other discrimination against any child. In accordance with federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals or free milk in child nutrition programs is available upon request. For more information, contact Judith M. Heldberg, Skyline College Child Development Center, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066 (650) 738-7071. Posted Sept. 3, 2008 Skyline College presents “What Is The What” events based on the book by Dave Eggers complementing One Book One Community- San Mateo County Reads. The “What Is The What” Book Talk is free and open to all on Thursday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Skyline Library, Bldg. 5, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. It is a discussion of this semi-fictionalized memoir based on the life of Sudanese refugee Valentino Achak Deng, who was forced as a child to flee his Sudanese village to find safety during a brutal civil war. “Lost Boys of Sudan,” a free film and discussion with co-director Jon Shenk, is on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Noon at the Main Theatre, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. “Lost Boys of Sudan” is an Emmy-nominated feature-length documentary that follows two Sudanese refugees on an extraordinary journey from Africa to America. Events are funded by the President’s Innovation Fund. Copies of the book are available at Skyline Library, the Skyline College Bookstore, or from any other San Mateo County public library. For more information, see www.SkylineCollege.edu , www.onebookreads.com or call 650-738-4311. Posted Aug 21, 2008 The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) announced the 2008 SACNAS Distinguished Community/Tribal College Mentor Award, which recognize scientific achievement, teaching, and mentorship of underrepresented minority students. Skyline College’s Dr. Christine Case received the 2008 Distinguished Community/Tribal College Mentor Award. Dr. Case is a microbiologist and a professor of microbiology. As a student research project advisor, Dr. Case’s students have published their research, presented posters, and received research awards at many scientific meetings. Since 2002, she has sent 27 student research projects to SACNAS. This award represents the highest caliber of mentoring and an established record of encouraging minority students to pursue advanced degrees in science, mathematics, and engineering.Posted Aug 21, 2008 Posted Aug 18, 2008 Skyline College will host Asian Culture Week from September 15–20 at the college's Main Theatre, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno. The event will feature food, movies, and a dance performance. Events are: “An American in China,” free film, on Monday, September 15 from 1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. “The Postmodern Life of My Aunt,” free film, on Wednesday, September 17 from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. A Chinese Food Fest will be held September 15 & 17 from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. in the campus quad. There will be food for purchase benefitting partial scholarships for Skyline College Study Abroad in China Program. China Dance School & Theater will perform on Saturday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. Directed by world-renowned Chinese dance master, Kaiwen You. Tickets: Advance sales: $18; At the door: $20. Contact (650) 738-4122 or learym@smccd.edu. The events are sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, KTSF, Skyline’s Physical Education, Athletics & Dance Dept., and Skyline’s Asian Studies Program and hosted by the Skyline College Asian Studies Program, and the China Dance School & Theater.Posted Aug. 1, 2008 New Skyline College students and families are invited to attend the “Achieving Success: Let’s Get Started,” a free welcome and information event on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, from 9:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Main Theatre, Building 1, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno, CA. New Skyline College students who attend this half-day event can get a jump start on ensuring success in college. Attendees will receive valuable information about college programs and services; connect with college faculty and staff; meet fellow students and make new friends; and take a tour of the campus. Event includes small group discussions, student and parent workshops, program fair, free barbeque, and giveaways. To register, call 650-738-4333 or see www.SkylineCollege.edu.Posted July 28, 2008 The Bay Area Center for International Trade Development (CITD) at Skyline College will host industry leaders from Brazil on August 4th in conversation about trade relationships, policy, and protocols between the two countries. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. in Building 6, Room 6207, at Skyline College, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno. As part of the US Department of State’s International Visitors’ Leadership Program, Mr. Frederico Arana Meira and Mr. Daniel Valladares Weeks will meet during their visit to the United States with representatives from academic institutions, trade associations, private businesses, and government entities. Mr. Meira is an International Negotiations Supervisor with the Federation of Industries in Sao Paulo and Mr. Weeks is an Economist for Banco Bradesco S.A., one of the largest banks in Brazil. The Bay Area CITD enjoys a long standing trade relationship with Brazil which has included leading a trade mission there in 2002 that connected Bay Area entrepreneurs with marketing opportunities in Brazil. “Meeting with this delegation will enhance our relationship with Brazil; the backgrounds of Mr. Meira and Mr. Valladares will afford a valuable exchange of information and ideas between the two countries on the topic of international trade which is critical to further developing the Bay Area’s export economy and the overall economic health of California,” commented CITD Director, Richard Soyombo. The Bay Area Center for International Trade Development is funded by Skyline College and a California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Grant for the purpose of stimulating the region’s economic growth by connecting Bay Area businesses with the international marketplace. Earlier in the year, Skyline and the CITD hosted government officials from Uruguay in conversation about technology, politics, and the prolific export economy of California.Posted July 16, 2008 Registration is now open for fall classes at Skyline College, San Bruno. Fall semester begins Aug. 18. Skyline College offers:
…and more! The last day to add a semester-length class is Aug. 29. Fees are only $20 per unit. For information, call 650-738-4465 or visit www.SkylineCollege.edu.Posted April 23, 2008 Skyline College, San Bruno, has received a $649,134 grant from the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. The funding supports a regional industry-education collaborative in meeting the growing need for surgical technologists. The San Francisco Bay Area boasts three of the top five highest paying metro areas in the nation for surgical technologists according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Skyline College has the only accredited public surgical technology program in the Bay Area. In order to meet the demand for training, an additional program is needed. This project will partner three Bay Area colleges (Las Positas College, Santa Rosa Junior College and Skyline College) with the region’s healthcare industry to increase surgical technology training opportunities. Industry partners include Valleycare Health System, Kaiser Permanente, and others. Despite great pay, hospitals and surgery centers are struggling to fill openings for surgical technologists. To meet this demand, the project will create an additional accredited surgical technology program at Las Positas College to offer opportunity for more students and employers throughout the Bay Area. Additional training sites include Skyline College and Santa Rosa Junior College. Up to 42 students will have the opportunity to complete requisites for program certificates, receive clinical placements, and qualify for high demand positions throughout the Bay Area Healthcare Industry. Also, an additional 30 surgical technologists already working in the field will receive the training needed to acquire certification which will result in increased pay. The project will be managed by Skyline’s Center for Workforce Development. For information on the Center for Workforce Development, call Director William Watson at (650) 738-7035. For more information about Skyline’s surgical technology program, call the Science, Math and Technology Division at (650) 738-4221Posted April 18, 2008 Skyline Women’s Badminton team defeated Fresno City College on April 17th to win the Coast Conference Championship, become Northern California Champions and qualify for the State Team Championship May 8-10, at Skyline College. This will be Skyline’s 5th appearance in the title match with previous appearances in 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005. The Trojans have been led by Sophomore Maggie Ho who is the number one ranked player in Northern California and is undefeated in singles and doubles play. Sophomore Bonnie Chan is the number three ranked player in Northern California and is 5-1 in singles and doubles play. Ho and Chan also comprise the number one doubles team in Northern California. Other key performers have been Freshman Victoria Sexton and Sophomore Casey Spinetti. Key moments from the season included an 11-10 come from behind victory on April 10 at Fresno City College. Trailing 10-6, Skyline players Erica Lum and Khin Htwe won critical singles and doubles matches to propel Skyline to a 11-10 victory. Another, key moment was turned in by Keisha Yusman who won a critical five game match against City College of San Francisco on April 15th leading Skyline to a 11-10 victory. The coach is Jan Fosberg. The State Team Championship will take place at Skyline on Thursday, May 8th , 3 p.m., pitting Skyline against the Southern California Champ who has yet to be determined. Individual singles and doubles play will be held on May 9th and 10th. Because this is a State Championship event, admission will be charged with all receipts going to the California Community College Athletic Association. Prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students, faculty, staff, seniors and children under 12. Ticket sales will begin at 2:30 PM on May 8th. For information, call 650-738-4271.Posted April 7, 2008 Two Skyline College students were recently selected for the 2008 Phi Theta Kappa All-California Academic Team. Additionally, one student, Kahee Jo, was named to the prestigious All-USA Academic First Team and honored as the 2008 New Century Scholar as the highest-ranked student from California. Kahee “Joanne” Jo, 24, from San Francisco was named to the All-USA Academic First Team, All-California Academic First Team, and is the New Century Scholar. As the New Century Scholar, Kahee earned the highest All-USA Academic Team application score in California and is invited to represent her state in the opening ceremonies at the AACC Convention in Philadelphia, PA. She’ll receive a $2,000 New Century Scholarship, a $2500 All-USA Academic First Team stipend, and national recognition in USA Today. Kahee has earned a 3.84 GPA in the Microbiology program at Skyline College. She plans to transfer to the University of California Berkley in Fall 2008 to study microbiology/pre-medicine. In addition to being Vice President of Communications for the Beta Theta Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, she is an active member of MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement), the Honors Transfer Club and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She has done research on antimicrobial compounds and presented her findings on the use of a traditional Asian herb as a food preservative at the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science convention and SFSU Bridges program. She co-authored a published paper on antimicrobials. She has been listed on both the National Dean’s List and the Skyline Dean’s List. Richard Chiang was named to the All-California Academic Second Team. He has earned a 3.93 GPA in business at Skyline College. He has served as president of Skyline’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter, Beta Theta Omicron. Through his work with Phi Theta Kappa, he brought several community service programs to campus such as feeding the homeless in San Francisco, a project he has been involved with since 2006. He is a strong sponsor of environmental causes and supports PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). His goal is to earn a degree in business. Richard and Kahee were honored by the Community College League on March 27 in Sacramento. For more information, see http://www.ccleague.org/files/public/032608_PTKRelease.pdf The All-USA Academic Team program annually recognizes 60 outstanding two-year college students. Phi Theta Kappa, USA TODAY, and the American Association of Community Colleges sponsor the All-USA Academic Team program annually. To be eligible, a student must post a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and be eligible to graduate with an associate’s degree. The New Century Scholars program is sponsored annually by the American Association of Community Colleges, The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, and Phi Theta Kappa.Posted on March 26, 2008 Two legislators from Uruguay will visit Skyline College, San Bruno, on Monday, March 31st as part of a U.S. State Department tour. The group is being hosted by the Skyline College Bay Area Center for International Trade Development (CITD), an organization at Skyline College designed to assist small- to medium-size businesses in entering international trade. Mr. José Oneto, a Uruguayan state legislator, and Ms. Adriana Peña, a Uruguayan congresswoman, will meet with college administrators, faculty and the staff at Skyline College’s Bay Area Center for International Trade Development (CITD) on Monday, March 31st from 2-3:15 p.m. in room 6203, Student and Community Center. The group is here to familiarize themselves with the various aspects of American political, social, and economic systems. Mr. Oneto and Ms. Peña are interested in the technology, politics, the prolific export economy of California, and the CITD’s strategies for developing California’s international trade capacity. For media inquiries, please contact Richard Soyombo, Director, Center for International Trade Development, (650) 738-7098. Posted March 11, 2008 Dr. Victoria P. Morrow, President, and the Skyline College President’s Council will host the 8th Annual President’s Breakfast on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30 a.m. at the South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 South Airport Blvd. This is your opportunity to learn about the great education that Skyline College delivers, and how the President’s Innovation Fund encourages faculty and staff to “dream out loud.” A featured speaker is Skyline student Tony Jara, who graduated from the Hermanos Program, sponsored by Skyline College, at South San Francisco High School in 2007. Also speaking is Alyssa Jane Titong, a Skyline College graduate who recently graduated from UCLA. Alyssa Jane was a student in the first Kababayan Program class in 2003. The breakfast is complimentary. Please confirm your attendance by calling 650-738-4325 by March 25. Posted Feb. 8, 2008 Two Skyline College students were recently selected for the 2008 Phi Theta Kappa All-California Academic Team. The recipients are: Richard Chiang has earned a 3.93 GPA in business at Skyline College. He has served as president of Skyline’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter, Beta Theta Omicron. Through his work with Phi Theta Kappa, he brought several community service programs to campus such as feeding the homeless in San Francisco, a project he has been involved with since 2006. He is a strong sponsor of environmental causes and supports PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). His goal is to earn a degree in business. Kahee “Joanne” Jo, 24, from San Francisco, has earned a 3.84 GPA in the Microbiology program at Skyline College. She plans to transfer to the University of California Berkley in Fall 2008 to study microbiology/pre-medicine. In addition to being Vice President of Communications for the Beta Theta Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, she is an active member of MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement), the Honors Transfer Club and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She has done research on antimicrobial compounds and presented her findings on the use of a traditional Asian herb as a food preservative at the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science convention and SFSU Bridges program. She co-authored a published paper on antimicrobials. She has been listed on both the National Dean’s List and the Skyline Dean’s List. The All-USA Academic Team program annually recognizes 60 outstanding two-year college students. Phi Theta Kappa, USA TODAY, and the American Association of Community Colleges sponsor the All-USA Academic Team program annually. To be eligible, a student must post a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and be eligible to graduate with an associate’s degree.Posted Jan. 28, 2008 Skyline College women's basketball team was rated 15th in Northern California in this week's Women's Basketball California Community College Coaches Poll. The top 18 teams in Northern California qualify for the state playoffs. The team's record is 15-7 overall and 2-2 in conference. This ranking is the highest ever received by Skyline in the sport of women's basketball. Voting members of the poll are coaches and ratings are part of the criteria used in placing teams in post-season competition. Please come out this Friday and root on our women's team as they take on district rival, College of San Mateo, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 1st. The women's game is the first of a double header with a men's game against Las Positas College following immediately after. Congrats to the players and coach Trisha Hosley!Posted Jan. 14, 2008 Three Skyline College baseball players have been named 2008 Pre-Season All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball and Baseball America, and six others were honored as Top Junior College Players to watch in the United States for 2008, according to Collegiate Baseball. Students Jimmy Parque, Greg Gonzalez and Rashad Taylor were honored as 2008 Pre-Season All-Americans by the Northern and Southern California Junior College Coaches. Skyline’s nationally recognized Top Junior College Players to watch in the United States for 2008 are: Jimmy Parque, Rashad Taylor, Danny McCarthy, Greg Gonzalez, Marcus Pointer and Skylar Brewer. The Top Junior College Players list includes the top players in all the junior colleges throughout the U.S. These players were chosen on recommendations of Major League Scouts, four year coaches, and junior college coaches. No other players were picked from the Coast Conference. “I cannot tell you how proud we are with this recognition for our players and our program,” said Coach Dino Nomicos. “This should be a benchmark for all of our players to strive for.”Posted on January 2, 2008 Posted on Dec. 14, 2007 Two Skyline College student-athletes were recently recognized with Honorable Mentions in the CCCAA Student Athletes of the Month program for November. The award is given by the California Community Colleges Athletic Association (CCCAA), in partnership with the California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA). Marie Colon is Skyline College Women’s Basketball’s starting point guard. She has averaged 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals per game. She is currently shooting 40% from the field, 21% from the three point line, and is converting 89% of her free throws. She plans on transferring to a CSU in the fall. Esmeralda Lopez-Rivas is Skyline College Women’s Basketball’s starting shooting guard has averaged 17.1 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals per game. She is currently shooting 46% from the field, 30% from the three point line, and is converting 71% of her free throws.Posted on Dec 10, 2007 Two students from Skyline College, San Bruno, placed at the state wrestling championships this weekend. Jason Moorhouse finished 4th in the state in the 125lb weight class and earned All-American honors. He was ranked 8th in the state after top four finishes at the Sacramento City and Modesto Tournament and competed at 125lbs. James Anderson finished 6th in the state in the 141lb weight class. He had two top finishes at tournaments this year. Jon West (141lbs) went as an alternate in case of an injury at his weight class. The Wrestling State Championships were at Fresno City College beginning on Friday, December 7th and continuing through Saturday, December 8th. The Skyline coach is James Haddon. The Skyline Women’s basketball team won the Merritt Tournament this past weekend. The team beat Lassen College 76-68, Napa Valley College 80-59 and Butte College 66-54. This tournament victory is the first in the history of Skyline’s women's program. Lassen was rated 8th in Northern California and the victory was Skyline’s first against a ranked opponent. The team is 10-2 and plays next against Santa Rosa Junior College this Friday, December 14th at Skyline. Game time is 6 p.m. The coach is Tricia Hosley. Posted on Nov. 26, 2007 James Tipton, English faculty member at Skyline College, San Bruno, has just had his book, "Annette Vallon, A Novel of the French Revolution," published by HarperCollins in hardback. Barnes & Noble has chosen it as a "Discover Pick" of the holiday season, and it will be on display in the front of all the Barnes & Noble stores from November through January. The book covers the life of author William Wordsworth and the untold story of his partner, Annette, who often is only a vague footnote to Wordsworth. Annette Vallon was a major figure in the resistance to the Reign of Terror in the Loire Valley, France, during the revolution. James will read at Book Passage in Corte Madera in Marin on Monday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. The book is also available for purchase at the Skyline bookstore. See http://bookstore.skylinecollege.edu/home.aspx under “campus authors.” Posted on Nov. 19, 2007 Skyline College will hold several holiday music events in the Main Theatre, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. The Skyline Concert Choir and Peninsula Cantare will present Stravinsky’s “Symphony of Psalms” on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will include newly arranged two-piano accompaniment along with music by Borodin, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. Tickets are $10 general admission/ $5 for students and seniors. For more information, call (650) 738-4384. The Skyline College Community Band and Jazz Band will present Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, and a reception will be held in the band room after the concert. For more information, call (650) 738-4383. Posted on Nov. 6, 2007 Skyline College, San Bruno, has a new “Browsing Library,” thanks to the President’s Council. The President’s Council is composed of representatives from business, industry, government, nonprofits and other organizations who provide support for the College President, Dr. Victoria P. Morrow. The purpose of the President's Council is to provide community input, feedback and support for Skyline College. The members initiated the “Browsing Library,” located in the second floor study area of the new Student and Community Center. Bookplates are signed by the donors, and books placed on shelves. Students are encouraged to read and borrow books from the “Browsing Library.” The President’s Council organizes the annual President’s Breakfast that raises money for the President's Innovation Fund. The fund provides seed money that encourages Skyline College's faculty and staff to create innovative programs for students. The 2008 event will be held on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30 a.m. at the South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 South Airport Blvd, South San Francisco. Complimentary. RSVP to 650-738-4325. President’s Council members are: Susan Brissenden-Smith, Chair; Alice Bulos; Greg Cochran; Michon Coleman; Jim Comstock; Michael Crilly; Roxanne Cruz; Jamie Fong; Hon. Michael Guingona, Esq.; Steven House; Jennifer Huang; Maritess Lagandaon; Patricia Lindo; Carolyn Livengood; Paige Lloyd; Hon. Dave Mandelkern; Denise Miles; Jeannene Minnix; Linda Monte; Cherie Napier; William Nack; Rick Ochsenhirt; Mario Puccinelli; Elizabeth Quiros; Hon. A. Sepi Richardson; Carol Tanzi; Hon. Jim Vreeland; Tedi Vriheas; Carol Way; Bonnie Wells; Victoria Morrow, President; and Sandy Irber, Director of Marketing & PR. For more information, visit http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/skypio/PresCouncil/index.html or call Sandy Irber, Director of Development, Marketing and PR, at 650-738-4492. Posted on Nov. 2, 2007 Posted on Nov. 1, 2007 Skyline College will be one of few community colleges to ever host a Hip Hop conference. The event, “Rock the School Bells” Multicultural Hip-Hop Conference will be held on Saturday, November 3 at the Student and Community Center (Bldg. 6), 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. Space is still available for the conference featuring several facilitators and hip-hop educators who will highlight the growing culture and tools of hip-hop. Facilitators include: Steve "Zulu Gremlin" Roybal, Adisa Banjoko, DJ Sake One, and Fayzo. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Workshops are from 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Registration is $25 at the door and includes a Main Event ticket, T-shirt, and lunch. “Rock the School Bells” includes a Main Event concert. Doors for the Main Event open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Artists scheduled to perform include: Zulu Gremlin, DJ Cellski, Fayzo, Sistaz of the Underground, Souls of Rap Folks, Brown Buffalo Project, Enoch of GLT Music, and many, many more! Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. “Rock the School Bells” - Multicultural Hip-Hop Conference is funded by the President’s Innovation Fund and sponsored by the Associated Students of Skyline College. For information, see www.SkylineCollege.edu or contact Nate Nevado at nevadon@smccd.edu or (650) 738-4388. Posted Oct 19, 2007 Skyline College is hosting a team of educators from other community colleges who will look at evidence to confirm the college’s findings presented in its self-study. Accreditation will be conducted by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) from October 23-25, 2007. Accreditation is the process used by educational institutions in America to evaluate and ensure the quality of the education provided. Public Meetings Open Forums: Exit meeting: Posted on Oct. 17, 2007 The Skyline View, the student newspaper at Skyline College, San Bruno, won several awards at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal Conference held at San Jose State University on Oct. 13. The staff won a General Excellence award for The Skyline View Online for the fourth NorCal conference in a row. Former Skyline student Syed Ali, now a journalism major at SFSU, won first place for sports game story; former staffer John Harrison took an honorable mention for photo illustration. Current editor-in-chief Shannon Elliott took home third place for bring-in advertisement. And current online editor Alicia Johnson won fourth place for her on-the-spot news photo. The newspaper’s adviser is Nancy Kaplan-Biegel. Posted on Oct. 17, 2007 Skyline College, San Bruno, will hold its Holiday Job Fair on Wednesday, November 7, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Bldg. 6, Cafeteria, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. The fair is free and open to the public. The event will have 37 Bay Area companies present recruiting for available part-time and full-time employment openings. More than 60 employment representatives will be attending this year’s event. Bring your resume and dress for success. For information, call 650-738-4337. Posted Oct. 15, 2007 Skyline College recently received three regional public relations awards for its publications and campaigns at the District 6 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) conference held Sept. 27. The college received NCMPR Medallion Awards for outstanding achievement in communications among community, junior and technical college professionals in CA, NV, AZ, UT and the Pacific. Skyline won a Gold Medallion for 2007 Women on Writing! Conference materials and a Silver Medallion for the 2007 Sneak Preview and Ribbon Cutting invitations and programs for the Student and Community Center event in the Promotion Campaign for a Special Event category. The college also received a Silver Medallion for the redesigned 2007 Summer and Fall Class Schedules. Posted Oct. 4, 2007 Skyline College is currently hosting a Fulbright Scholar from the Philippines who is working with Kababayan, a Skyline College learning community that focuses on the Filipino and Filipino-American experience. Warlito Caturay, an English faculty member from Silliman University, in Dumaguete City, Philippines, is at Skyline for a year on a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship (FLTA) grant. One of the main objectives of the program is to provide teachers of foreign countries the opportunity to spend a year in the United States. His work with the Kababayan program includes teaching, tutoring in the Learning Center, assisting in the classroom, tutoring language students in Tagalog, organizing and participating in extracurricular activities, such as the Filipino Student Union, and acting as a cultural representative. “The experience so far has been amazing,” Caturay said. “I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge and learning new teaching strategies.” Posted on Oct. 4, 2007 Skyline English Professor Kathleen de Azevedo recently was awarded a PEN Oakland/ Josephine Miles award for her book, Samba Dreamers. The PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award is given annually to honor writers of exceptional works often not acknowledged by the mainstream literary community. Her debut novel is based on Tropicalismo, an artistic and cultural movement that began in Brazil in the ‘60s. Her novel is about what happens when an immigrant flees an oppressive regime in one country and tries to become Americanized in the U.S. de Azevedo Feinblum was born in Brazil and returned to her roots to write the novel. Her work has appeared in many publications, including Los Angeles Times, Michigan Quarterly Review, Boston Review, Gettysburg Review, TriQuarterly and Amèricas. PEN Oakland, established in 1989, is a literary organization whose purpose is to promote works of excellence by writers of all cultural and racial backgrounds and to educate both the public and the media as to the nature of multi-cultural work. Posted on Oct. 3, 2007 Skyline College is hosting a Concurrent Enrollment Information Night on November 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Main Theatre, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. The Concurrent Enrollment Program provides ninth to 12th-graders with an opportunity to get an “early start” on their college education while still enrolled in high school, for free! For information, visit www.SkylineCollege.edu/highschool or call 650-738-4465. Posted Oct. 3, 2007 Skyline College presents "Living In Our Skin: The Biological and Social Meaning of Skin Color," a free lecture by Nina Jablonski, Ph.D., Chair of Anthropology at Penn State University and author of the book, Skin: A Natural History. The renowned anthropologist will speak Thursday, November 8 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Main Theatre, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. The talk is presented by Common Ground and sponsored by the President’s Innovation Fund. For more information, call (650) 738-4213. Sept. 17, 2007 Skyline College presents Josefina Lopez, known for her screenplay and supporting role in the movie “Real Women Have Curves,” on Thursday, October 4 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the Gallery Theatre, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno, CA. Writer and actress Josefina Lopez is most well known for her screenplay and supporting role in “Real Women Have Curves,” a Latina coming of age film about body image and conflicting ambitions. Her latest screenplay is “A Girl and A Ball,” a satire on the quinceañera that she plans to direct in January. She is currently an artist-in-residence at the Brava Theatre Academy in San Francisco, and her play, Boyle Heights starring youth actors from the Summer Brava Theatre Academy, opened in August 2007. For information, visit www.SkylineCollege.edu or call (650) 738-4477.September 10, 2007 Skyline College will host “Pathways to Your Future, ” an event featuring the career and college pathways in Early Childhood Education on Wednesday, October 17th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Building 6, Room 6-202, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno. The event includes information and resource sharing related to professional development for ECE students and child development professionals. Topics include:
Sept. 10, 2007 Skyline College will host a speakers series titled “The Other 49ers: Untold Stories from the California Gold Rush” this fall as a complement to the San Mateo County Reads - One Book One Community events. The talks will be held in the Main Theatre, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. This free series of programs is funded by the college’s President’s Innovation Fund. Thursday, September 27, 2007, 12:30 p.m.: Former Menlo College President, Carlos Lopez, will present a program on “Chileans in the Gold Rush.” An exhibit of Chilean folk art from the collection of Dean Silvers of Santa Cruz, CA, will be on display. Wednesday, Oct 10, 12:00 noon: “Where Hawaiians Met the Donner Party: Early Immigration into California.” Author James Houston will read from his books Snow Mountain Passage and Bird of Another Heaven, and talk about the migration of Americans to Mexico (soon to be California), and the Hawaiian immigrants who came in 1839 to work with John Sutter. He will be available for book signing. Tuesday, October 23, 11:00 a.m.: “A Portrayal of Yee Fung Cheung.” Actor/musician Charlie Chin portrays Dr. Yee Fung Cheung, an herbalist who traveled from China and settled in Fiddletown to care for the Chinese miners in the gold fields. NEW DATE Dec. 5, Noon: “Women of the Gold Rush.” Author Ruthanne Lum McCunn will read passages from Thousand Pieces of Gold and speak about the role of women in the Gold Rush and beyond, as well as about Chinese immigration to California. The talk will be accompanied by a visual presentation of the Chinese in early California. A book signing in the lobby will conclude the program. Monday, November 26, 11 a.m.: Skyline professors Dr. George Wright and Dr. Masao Suzuki will discuss the impact of the Gold Rush on African Americans, Latinos and Chinese. Dr. Wright will speak on “African Americans, Slavery and the Gold Rush” and Dr. Suzuki will describe “The Foreign Miner’s Tax: Anti-Latino and Anti-Chinese Legislation”. Skyline will also host "Dances of Chile", a performance related to the San Mateo County Reads - One Book One Community events, on Thursday, October 25, 7:30 p.m. Chilean folk dance troupe Araucaria will present a sampling of dances representing Chile's diverse geography and culture. For information, see www.SkylineCollege.edu or call (650) 738-4311.August 30, 2007 The Skyline College Center for International Trade Development (CITD) is hosting a group of young diplomats and political leaders from the Andean countries of Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. The public is invited to join Skyline College faculty, staff and students in a discussion about diplomacy, trade and politics on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at 4:30 p.m. in Building 5, Room 5131, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. August 21, 2007 Skyline College, San Bruno, announces the two winners of the Skyline Shines Award. They are former President’s Council Chairperson and Pacifica resident Greg Cochran, and Skyline faculty member Phyllis Taylor. Greg is a charter member of the Skyline President's Council, and served as its chairperson for three years. The President’s Council is a board composed of community and business leaders who provide a strong basis of support and knowledge to the President and the college. Additionally, Greg is the Director of the North San Mateo County Leadership Forum, a course offered every fall at Skyline to connect future community leaders with current leaders. He has worked in the area as a hotel Food and Beverage Director, and as the Executive Director of the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Greg currently serves as Chair on the Peninsula Coalition Board of Directors, as president of the Pedro Point Surf Club, as an officer on the Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, and as a director on the Bay Area Water Transit Authority Board. He works with the Ride-a-Wave Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Association. He is a member of the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, the Daly City-Colma Chamber of Commerce, the Pacifica Beach Coalition, the Surf Rider Foundation, and the Pacifica State Beach Task Force. Phyllis Taylor, of Pleasant Hill, has been a member of the Skyline College faculty since 1998. As a senior faculty member in the Speech Department, she has provided leadership in the development and implementation of Skyline’s program of study in Speech. She is an active member of the Museum of Tolerance alumni group, which focuses on diversity. Phyllis also is Skyline College’s professional development coordinator. She has served as a mentor to new faculty members. President Dr. Victoria P. Morrow announced the winners of the new award during the college’s opening day ceremonies on August 21. The Skyline Shines Award is designed to recognize individuals or groups who help Skyline College to shine in terms of the quality of its programs and services and its reputation for quality. This is the second year the awards have been made. One will be given each year to an individual or a group of Skyline employees, and one to an individual or a group of community members. For information on the award, call 650-738-4183 or visit www.smccd.net/accounts/skynotes.August 8, 2007 Skyline College, San Bruno, recently earned $987,920 in grants from the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges to provide healthcare employee training and to support solar energy training and technology. “The Work-Based Upgrade Innovations Project,” a year long initiative, was awarded $398,283 to provide education for employees of Kaiser Permanente and other healthcare facilities. Skyline College will customize and deliver its Sterile Processing Technician program to frontline employees including Certified Nurse Assistants and Monitor Technicians to upgrade their skills and help fill these positions. The result will be greater job security and pay, and an excellent career ladder strategy for these frontline employees. “This project creates a pathway to better jobs for people in our community,” said William Watson, Director, Center for Workforce Development at Skyline. “Innovations in program delivery demonstrate improved strategies for advancing California’s frontline healthcare workforce in the future.” Kaiser and Skyline will partner with the Shirley Ware Education Center’s Joint Employer Education Fund, which will provide intensive case management and support for employees. The college also was awarded a $589,637 Renewable Energy Grant, in collaboration with several solar energy companies and associations. The grant will address one of the most critical challenges; training for workers to become certified solar installers. The grant also will provide seed money for the establishment of a renewable energy incubator in San Mateo County. The only other renewable energy incubator is in Sacramento. The Renewable Energy Grant will ensure that more renewable energy companies are located in San Mateo County thereby bringing an inflow of venture capital funds into the county. “The grant will help attract renewable energy venture capital to the county, as well as make solar energy panels more affordable throughout the Bay Area,” said Richard Soyombo, Director of Skyline College CITD. August 2, 2007 Skyline College, San Bruno, will host the governor of Osun state, Nigeria, on Aug. 6, who will be here to develop new business relationships and to strengthen California ties. On his way to meet with Governor Schwarzenegger in Sacramento, Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola will stop at Skyline College and meet with college leaders to discuss possible agreements between Skyline and five of the universities in his state. The group will consider ways of promoting and expanding international understanding by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities and projects between students and staff. The partnership could result in attracting Nigerian international student enrollment and the development of faculty exchange opportunities. Gov. Oyinlola will be hosted by the Center for International Trade Development, an organization at Skyline College designed to assist small- to medium-size businesses in entering international trade. In addition to his campus visit, he will tour the Calera Creek Waste Water Recycling Plant in Pacifica. He is interested in seeing the solar power project that the Calera Creek Waste Water Recycling Plant worked on with Bay Solar Power, Pacifica. Schedule for Monday, August 6, 2007 College Tour Tour of the Calera Creek Waste Water Recycling Plant in Pacifica For more information about the Center for International Trade Development and the Governor’s visit, contact: Richard Soyombo July 18, 2007 Skyline College student Juan-Miguel Mendoza is a national winner of the Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program. Mendoza, a Pacifica resident, will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. He is studying forensics at Skyline. He is the vice president of the Anthropology Club and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. His is one of 400 scholarships awarded annually to students attending higher-education institutions granting two-year degrees. July 11, 2007 Anissa Guerrero, a Skyline College cosmetology student, earned first place in the national Las Vegas Hair and Nail Show on June 3, 2007. Guerrero, a resident of Campbell, received her award for evening formal hairstyling. Skyline Cosmetology students Jackie Laquindanum, of San Bruno, and Tamy Tran, of San Francisco, each received a special plaque for competing. These students were among a group of Skyline students who competed. This is the second year in a row that Skyline Cosmetology has placed first in this national competition. The instructors who coached the students for this competition were Evelyn Smith and Karen Nielsen. June 28, 2007 Skyline College Children’s Center, located at Skyline College, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno, CA, announces the on-going sponsorship of the USDA Child Care Food Program. Breakfast, lunch and after-nap snack will be served every day school is in session. All children in attendance will be offered the same meals at no separate charge with no physical segregation or any other discrimination against any child. In accordance with federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals or free milk in child nutrition programs is available upon request. For more information, contact Judith M. Heldberg, Skyline College Child Development Center, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066 (650) 738-7071. June 28, 2007 Eight Skyline College student-athletes have received scholarships to transfer to play baseball at four-year colleges and universities. The transferring students and their teams are: Dino Nomicos is the Head Baseball Coach. June 5, 2007 Skyline College, San Bruno, will sponsor a sports medicine camp this summer for high school and community college students and youth sports coaches. June 4, 2007 Skyline College, San Bruno, offers a variety of summer classes that begin on June 18 and July 9. Weekend, evening and online courses are also offered. Classes include: English, history, math, economics, music, philosophy, psychology, speech, physical education, business, dance and more! Cost is $20 per unit. To view class listing, see www.SkylineCollege.edu. For information and registration, call 650-738-4465. May 31, 2007 Skyline College MESA (Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement) coordinator Tiffany Reardon recently was recognized by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office for her leadership. Lucy Casale, Statewide Director of MESA Community College Programs presented Tiffany with the MESA Director of the Year award and the 2006 MESA Center of Excellence Award to the college. Skyline’s student transfer number for the 2005-2006 academic year was the highest (a tie with College of the Canyons) among MESA community college programs in the state of California. MESA is an enrichment program which helps educationally disadvantaged students excel in math and science and graduate from college with degrees in math-based fields. Founded in 1970, the program serves pre-college, community college, and university students at more than 90 sites throughout California. May 30, 2007 The Beta Theta Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Skyline College, San Bruno, recently received several awards at the 2007 Phi Theta Kappa International Convention. The chapter won: Distinguished Chapter Award (top 25 chapter out of 1800); Scholarship Hallmark Award; Leadership Hallmark Award; USA Today Case Study Challenge winner for a project titled “ The Global Struggle for Energy”; Distinguished Chapter Advisor Award - Dr. Christine Case; Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction - Ron Galatolo This year, nearly 500 chapters competed for the Society's most coveted awards. The Hallmark Awards Program is the Society's capstone awards competition annually recognizing excellence in programs that promote the Phi Theta Kappa Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the Two-Year College, has recognized academic excellence in the two-year college since 1918. The Society is comprised of more than 1,200 chapters at community, technical and junior colleges making it the largest and most prestigious honor society serving two-year colleges.May 25, 2007 Skyline College President Dr. Victoria P. Morrow recently announced the recipients of the sixth round of the college’s President’s Innovation Fund grants totaling $53,000. Additional projects will be chosen for funding in the fall. Skyline College’s annual President’s Breakfast, as well as the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation, raises the financial support for the President’s Innovation Fund, which encourages the faculty and staff to “dream out loud.” The President’s Innovation Fund provides start-up funding for innovative programs and services. The projects funded are:
May 25, 2007 Skyline College student Silvia Cervantes has won the University of California, Santa Cruz’s 2007 Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award. Silvia, who resides in South San Francisco, earned the prestigious award that consists of a $10,000 annual scholarship, awardable over two years, as well as a paid or volunteer summer work experience complementing her academic studies, between junior and senior year. Silvia will graduate this spring with an Associate’s in Arts Degree in University Studies, and Associate’s in Science degrees in Natural Science and Biotechnology. While at Skyline, Silvia was active in the Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC) as Vice President. She was also involved in the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Pre-Medical Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Puente, and MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement). She will attend UCSC in the fall to biology with the goal of becoming a pharmacist. The Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award recognizes students who have made a demonstrated commitment to assisting and improving the lives of others and fosters the transfer of accomplished students from community colleges in the UCSC region. Up to 13 scholarships are given by UCSC each year to candidates who are nominated by the presidents of regional community colleges.April 23, 2007 The Skyline College Bookstore will hold a book signing and reading by student author Sonya Faye Pope on Tuesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. in Room 6202, Student and Community Center, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. Ms. Pope will read from and sign her book, From the Walls Inside: Recorded Conversations with Myself, a compilation of personal reflections as poetry. For information, see http://bookstore.skylinecollege.edu or call 650-738-4211. April 19, 2007 The Skyline College Concert Choir will present "We the People... Music of our Land and Its People” in two performances on Thursday, May 10 and Saturday, May 12. The ensemble will sing a concert of American choral music directed by Jude Navari with pianist Elizabeth Ingber. The program includes Howard Hansen’s “Song of Democracy” based on a poem by Walt Whitman and Norman Dello Joio's rousing "Notes from Tom Paine,” a musical setting of Paine’s historic call for unity during the American Revolution. The Thursday, May 10 performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Skyline College Theater, Bldg. 1, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno. Admission is free. The Saturday, May 12 performance is at 7:30 p.m. at the Sanchez Art Center, 1220A Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by phone at 650.355.1882. Admission is $10, $5 for seniors and students. Younger than 18 years old are free. For more information, call 650- 738-4384 or see www.SkylineCollege.edu.April 12, 2007 Skyline College, San Bruno, announced that Trisha (Felts) Hosley is the new Women’s Basketball Head Coach. Trisha replaces Brittany Lindhe who led the team to a 14-14 record last season and a 5th place finish in the Coast Conference North Division. Trisha attended Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton where she was a four-year letter winner and was a part of three CIF State and Nor-Cal and four Central Coast Section championship teams. She received a basketball scholarship from the University of Portland where she was voted team captain for three years. Trisha served as an Assistant at Skyline last season and is currently working on her master’s degree and teaching credential at Dominican University. “We are thrilled to have Trish become our women’s basketball coach. Her skills, abilities and personality were a perfect fit for our institution,” Skyline Athletic Director Joe Morello. “Trisha will provide stability and continuity to the program. She will be able to build on the foundation established by Brittany last season.” Morello said that Trish was selected for several factors including: her pedagogical and analytical skills, experience as a player at the four-year level, familiarity with the recruitment and matriculation process, and her genuine care and concern for student athletes.April 4, 2007 David Cantwell received honorable mention for line illustration in mail-in entries. Shannon Elliott took home honorable mention for bring-in ad, and the staff won General Excellence for Online Journalism. Advisor Nancy Kaplan-Biegel presented Senator Leland Yee with the JACC Distinguished Service in Journalism Education award. April 2, 2007 While the show is primarily based upon the work of the students enrolled in English 104: "Applied English Skills in Cultural Production," the key to the success of Parting Ways lies in the partnerships formed throughout the campus as well as in the community. In Parting Ways, Nacio learns that his Grampa has passed away and flies home with mixed feelings, as his last meeting with Grampa was not a happy one. At home among family and the memories of his Grampa, Nacio learns the meaning of forgiveness and re-learns the meaning of family. For tickets, please contact James Brillantes at (650) 534-7937 and brillantes_j@yahoo.com or Liza Erpelo at (650) 738-4119 and erpelol@smccd.edu. General Admission: $10 presale/ $12 at the door. Proceeds will benefit future productions by the students in the Kababayan Program and Filipino Student Union.
The chapter earned five-star status for the eighth consecutive year for implementing outstanding service and scholarship programs. The chapter also received several awards from the Nevada/California Region for the Chapter’s 2007 programs and accomplishments. They are: Chapter Newsletter Award; Leadership Award; Scholarship Award; Outstanding Chapter Award; and Website Award. Individual Skyline students and faculty advisor Dr. Christine Case received the following awards: Shahrzad Afghani – Regional Scholar; Marcia Soares – Regional Nonfiction Essay; Richard Chiang – Regional Art Award; William Taira – Regional Honors Topic Essay; and Christine Case – Most Outstanding Advisor There are 80 chapters in the region representing more than 12,000 enrolled students.
More than 70 employer representatives from 35 participating companies will provide current employment opportunities. If you are seeking full-time or part-time work, dress for success and bring your resume to this event. Be prepared for on-the-spot interviews! This is a free and public event. For more information, please contact Natalia Chavez at (650) 738-4337 or chaveznatalia@smccd.edu. March 27, 2007 Skyline College student Rashad Taylor has received an Honorable Mention as a Student Athlete of the Month for February 2007 from the Community College League of California Commission on Athletics (COA). The COA gives the awards in partnership with the California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA). Rashad, a sophomore left-fielder who attended Riordan High School in San Francisco, has been an instrumental force in the Trojans’ 10-5 record. He leads the team in batting average (.460), hits (23), home runs (4), RBI’s (18) and stolen bases (7 in 9 attempts). These statistics either lead the state or are among the state leaders in each category. In addition to his athletic statistics, Rashad also excels in the classroom with a 3.3 grade point average. 7th Annual President's Breakfast Dr. Victoria P. Morrow, President, and the Skyline College President’s Council will host the 7th Annual President’s Breakfast on Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 a.m. at the South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 South Airport Blvd. This is your opportunity to learn about the great education that Skyline College delivers, and how the President’s Innovation Fund encourages faculty and staff to “dream out loud.” A featured speaker is Skyline student Sonya Pope, who recently published her book of poetry and short stories titled “From the Walls Inside: Recorded Conversations with Myself.” Daniel Tostado, 2006 Skyline College graduate and recipient of the prestigious University of California, Santa Cruz’s Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award, also will speak. The breakfast is complimentary. Please confirm your attendance by calling 650-738-4325 by March 19. March 5, 2007 Skyline College will present “Conversations in Rhythm: Exploring America’s Percussive Roots” on Wednesday, March 14 from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. in the Main Theatre, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno. Skyline instructor, musician and ethnomusicologist John Ulloa and an ensemble will perform. The artist, who has a new CD titled “Rum and Smoke,” brings attention to Latin music and the impact it has had on American music and culture. The event is part of the spring series sponsored by the college’s SEEED (Stewardship for Equity, Equal Employment and Diversity) committee. For information, call Rosemary Bell at (650) 738-4213. February 20, 2007 Skyline College presents “Native Daughters: California Landscape Paintings” featuring local artists Diane Stevens and Jessica Dunne through March 3, 2007, at the Gallery Theatre, Building 1, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno. Hours are: Mondays 10 AM – 5 PM; Tuesdays 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM; Wednesdays 10 AM – 4 PM; Thursdays 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM; and Fridays 3 PM – 5 PM. A reception will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, in conjunction with the WOW! Women on Writing Conference. The theme of “Native Daughters” is the contrast between pastoral and landscape painting. Diane Stevens and Jessica Dunn are native Californians whose work reflects their environments, the worlds of coastal California and the city – San Francisco. The show is presented in cooperation with the “Women on Writing” conference. Admission is free. For information, call (650) 738-4282. February 15, 2007 Two Skyline College students were recently selected for the 2007 Phi Theta Kappa All-California Academic Team. The recipients are:
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