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Current Active Modernization Projects Kentfield Campus – Austin Science Center Roof Repairs The scope of this project is to repair blistered pockets of existing foam roofing and replace areas of roof as required. Construction activities will commence between October 24 and October 29, with regular work hours between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The work is not expected to be noisy; however, the work will produce a nontoxic odor. For questions regarding this project, call Jake Skaer at (415) 884-3149 (x8149). Indian Valley Campus – Pomo 4 Roof Replacement The scope of this project is to replace the existing wood shake shingles with a standing seam metal roof. Construction is scheduled to commence on October 29, with regular work hours between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access to Pomo 4 and adjacent buildings will be maintained at all times. For questions regarding this project, call Debra Roche-Mathau at (415) 884-3195 (x8195). Columbia University Recruits COM Transfer Students Columbia University is recruiting nontraditional students who are prepared for the rigors of a traditional Ivy League education, and COM students have a proven track record. In recent years, four COM transfer students have graduated from, or are now attending, Columbia’s School of General Studies. Kari Blowers, Senior Admissions Manager, School of General Studies, Columbia University, held an information session at COM last Wednesday for students interested in continuing their education at a four-year university. Seven students attended last week’s recruitment session, and all are interested in applying. Special thanks to Nick Chang, Rhonda Jones, and Janice Austin for helping to strengthen ties between COM and Columbia. Personnel Actions from the October 9, 2007, Board Meeting Appointments of classified personnel
COM Provides Gratis Dental and Medical Services to Local Head Start Children Approximately 180 local Head Start children were seen by Dental Assisting Program students and RN Program students last week. The children received a free dental screening and fluoride varnish for their teeth. Six local dentists participated in the examinations and donated the fluoride varnish. The RN Program students performed a physical assessment of the children that included checking height, weight, and vital signs and performing a motor skills evaluation. They also charted, used behavior modification for behavior problems, interpreted for Spanish-speaking families, provided floss instruction, and sterilized instruments. For many of the children this was their first experience with health care services. The Dental Assisting Program and the RN Program extend their thanks to the Harlan Center faculty, staff, and students for their patience regarding the increased noise level! Special kudos to the following wonderful dentists who have private practices in Marin County and adjusted busy schedules to volunteer their services.
Kudos Congratulations to Sara McKinnon, Noncredit ESL Coordinator and ESL instructor, for her appointment by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges to the Noncredit Ad Hoc Committee for the 2007-2008 academic year. The committee serves as a resource to the President and Executive Committee of the Academic Senate on issues related to instruction, counseling, student services, and program development in noncredit and the role of faculty in noncredit instruction as related to governance and local participation in academic and professional activities. This appointment will enable Sara and the College to work collaboratively with the committee to create better opportunities and sound educational policies for our students. Software Purchasing – Limited Time Offer for Faculty and Staff The Foundation for California Community Colleges and Adobe® announced this week a limited time offer for California Community College faculty and staff to purchase discounted software through the Contractual License Program Student Option. The program, introduced in 2006, enables students to purchase fully licensed software at up to 85 percent off the retail price. Faculty and staff have been asking for the ability to take advantage of the program since it was introduced, and now they can until March 15, 2008. During this time, faculty and staff will receive the preset discount price on Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Design Premium, Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Master Collection, Adobe® Acrobat 8.0 Professional, and other qualifying software purchases. The partnership between the Foundation and Adobe began several years ago, making it possible for community colleges, and later students, to purchase state-of-the-art design software at prices well below retail through exclusive reseller ComputerLand. As the sole official auxiliary to the largest higher education system in the world, the Foundation brings together the purchasing power of 72 districts, totaling 109 schools, to secure the lowest possible price for institutions and individuals. Interested faculty and staff should visit the College Software website for more information. 2007 Flu Shots for only $20 Following is the schedule for the 2007 flu shots, which will be available to anyone over 18 years of age for a $20 fee. (We do not bill insurance plans and are not a Medicare provider.) Flu shots will be available by appointment after November 2. For more information call the College of Marin Health Center at (415) 485-9458 (x7458).
RN Students Volunteer at the Flu Clinic Under the supervision of Diane Ridley, the Student Health Center flu clinic is also staffed by volunteer RN Students on Friday mornings. The students prepared for this service-learning project during the summer and in their skills lab. In spite of the rain, the first clinic on October 12 was a big success with 200 flu shots given.
COM New Construction and Modernization Community Forums Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to attend College of Marin New Construction and Modernization Update Community Forums (time and location details below). Presenter V-Anne Chernock, Director of Modernization, will talk about how bond dollars are being effectively used to revitalize the Kentfield and Indian Valley Campuses. Attendees will view current site maps and phasing/construction plans. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Your participation is important as we move forward to enhance the educational environment for our students, staff, and community. The forums are open to the public and are free of charge.
Hold the Date! Please hold Thursday, December 13, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an all-campus holiday party at Willie’s, 799 College Avenue. Additional details will be provided at a later date. Celebrate Diversity! In recognition of the Second Annual Disability Awareness Month, a panel discussion on how technology and accessibility help those with disabilities overcome their challenges is being presented by the Disabled Students Rights Club and Chris Schultz. The event is scheduled for November 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Student Services Center Cafeteria at KTD. A variety of people who have disabilities will talk about how technology and access help them manage an everyday, normal life. There will be about five speakers representing disabilities ranging from severe to moderate. One of the speakers is a blind woman who will perform on the piano. All students, faculty and staff are welcome. The event is free and complimentary food and refreshments will be provided. This event will be “accessible” for disabled students. If you would like additional information, contact Chris Schultz or Renee Sayles, President of the Disabled Students Rights Club, at (415) 485-9061 (x7061), or email at COMDSRC@hotmail.com.
Brown Bag Theatre One of the Drama Department's busiest programs is the Directors’ Workshop, otherwise known as Brown Bag Theatre. On October 25, November 15, and December 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., the department will present free, student-directed performing arts events in the Fine Arts Building Rooms 134—136 at KTD. For more information, call Robin Jackson at (415) 485-9555 (x7555). A.W.O.L. is Back! COM’s very own Improv Troupe, A.W.O.L. (Actors Without Lines), is back and ready to tickle your funny bone with a series of riotous performances. A.W.O.L. will perform every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. for free in the Studio Theatre. On Saturdays, November 3 and November 17, performances will be at 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at KTD. Tickets for the Saturday shows will be a $10 donation at the door with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Open seating is first come, first served. Proceeds from the performances benefit either the Drama Scholarship Fund or the Drama Student Fellowship Fund. ASCOM Dinner and Toy Drive ASCOM is coordinating a holiday dinner and toy drive for at need families and single parents. The dinner and toy distribution are scheduled for Thursday, November 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Student Services Center Cafeteria. A complete meal, including turkey and all the extras, will be provided for around 300 people. ASCOM is contacting local businesses for donations, but additional donors and sponsors are welcome. Please contact Mike Sjoblom, Assistant Student Activities Director, at (415) 485-9390 (x7390) if you are interested in being a donor and/or sponsor for this worthwhile community event.
COM Fine Arts Gallery Show The Fine Arts Gallery is presenting a show titled Spatial Relations featuring sculpture by COM students Susan Dubin-McNeil, Mary Huntsman, and Sharon Paster. Site-specific installation is being done by student Kathryn Grothe, first place winner in College of Marin’s Annual Spring 2007 Student Exhibition. The show, which began on October 8, will run through November 8, and gallery hours are weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Plan on attending this fascinating show to support our artistic and talented students! Wine and Dine with Live Owls! Professor Joe Mueller will be hosting the 3rd Annual Evening with Owls, a benefit for WildCare’s Hungry Owl Project. This event is not only a fundraiser for this much needed and ever expanding project, but it is also a way for people to enjoy an evening in the presence and magical spirit of owls. The event will take place on Thursday, November 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Marin Art and Garden Center, 350 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross, and the cost is $55 per person. To learn more about this event, print a reservation form, or get sponsor information, go to the Hungry Owl website. Last year’s event sold out, so reserve your place now. COM Athletics Results: Soccer: Contra Costa 3 Marin 2
Our League record is now 2-2-2 (two wins, two losses, and two ties). We are currently in the middle of the pack Football: Yuba 63 Marin 6 Yuba is the defending Bay Valley champions. We are currently 0-1 in conference play. Home schedule for week of October 22: Football vs. Solano – Saturday, October 27, 1:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Department Schedule Music For additional information on any of the following Music Department productions, call (415) 485-9460 (x7460). Piano Ensemble Concert The piano ensemble class will present a variety of works for one piano, four hands and two pianos by Beethoven, Brahms, Infante, Debussy, and others. The concert, directed by Paul Smith, is scheduled for Thursday, November 29, at 12 noon in the Fine Arts Theatre. Admission is free.
Chamber Ensemble Concerts The chamber ensemble concerts, directed by Paul Smith and Jessica Ivry, will include trios and quartets by Mozart, Beethoven, Bloch, Telemann, Handel, Ravel, and others. Performances are scheduled for Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Lefort Recital Hall (FA72), with a different program each evening. Call (415) 485-9460 (x7460) for program details. Admission is free. COM Jazz Ensemble Exciting works from the big band repertoire will be performed by the nineteen-piece jazz ensemble with Douglas Delaney as director. A wide selection of styles will be presented, including music by Pat Metheny, Bob Mintzer, Benny Golson, and Tom Jobim. The concert is scheduled for Monday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre. Admission is free. COM Community Chorus The one hundred-voice Community Chorus, directed by Boyd Jarrell, will present an all-Mozart concert featuring sacred choral works from his late Salzburg period. The chorus will be joined by a full orchestra and renowned guest soloists Christa Pfeiffer, Lisa Houston, Jos Milton, and Hugh Davies. The program begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, in the Fine Arts Theatre. Donations of $15 general and $10 for students, staff, seniors, and alumni are requested. Call the Box Office at (415) 485-9385 (x7385) for tickets. COM Symphonic Band Douglas Delaney will direct the Symphonic Band in this concert which includes Five Miniatures by Joaquin Turina, The Alcotts by Charles Ives, and Scenes from “The Louvre” by Norman Dello Joio. The program opens with Crown Imperial by William Walton, a march written for the coronation of George VI in 1937. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, December 9, at 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre. Admission is free. College Chorus and Chamber Singers The winter choral fest has it all, from Renaissance to jazz. The College Chorus, directed by Boyd Jarrell with accompanist Jeffrey Paul, will perform Banchieri's delightful Counterpoint of the Animals and holiday music from around the world. From the holidays to the hilarious, this concert will be a great way to spend an evening on Tuesday, December 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Lefort Recital Hall (FA72). Admission is free. COM Symphony Orchestra The fall concerts, presented by the symphony orchestra and directed by Tara Flandreau, will feature favorites from the American repertoire by George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Charles Ives. A highlight of the concert is George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, featuring pianist Paul Smith. Performances are scheduled at the following two venues:
All proceeds benefit the COM orchestra and the music programs at St. Hilary’s Church. Contemporary Opera Marin Contemporary Opera Marin presents Homegrown 2 - more operas by Marin County composers, Broken Jukebox by COM faculty member Tara Flandreau, and two works by Tiburon composer Ron McFarland, Tamsen Donner and his micro opera, The Audition of Molly Bloom. Paul Smith is director of the production. The performances will be in the Fine Arts Building on Friday, January 18, and Saturdays, January 17 and 26, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, January 27, at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 general and $5 for students, staff, seniors, and alumni.
Romantic Rarities II Paul Smith, with piano duo Szervanszky/Cavaye and guest violist George Thomson, will perform Hector Berlioz' Harold in Italy in Chabrier's arrangement for one piano/four hands and viola, and Camille Saint Saens' two piano transcription of the Piano Sonata in B minor by Franz Liszt. In addition to performing, Paul Smith will also be directing this production. Performances are scheduled at the following venues:
For details and reservations, call (415) 485-9460 (x7460). Theatre A benefit for the COM Drama Scholarship Fund, Improv – Holiday Foibles, produced by Carla Zilbersmith, will be presented on December 6, 7, and 8 at 8 p.m. and December 9 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Admission will be a $10 donation at the door with open seating. Dance Performances of the fall dance concert, Signatures of Motion, are scheduled for November 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $15 for general and $10 for students, seniors, COM staff, and alumni. For tickets, please call the box office at (415) 485-9385.
Fall Works and Works in Progress will be presented on Friday, December 7, at 12 noon in the COM Dance Studio, Kentfield Campus. Admission is free. The Fall Musical Theatre Cabaret, a benefit show for the Dance Program, will be performed on Friday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the COM Dance Studio, Kentfield Campus. Admission will be a $5 donation at the door.
Performing Arts Department A Performing Arts Department combined production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be offered on February 29, March 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 8 p.m. and March 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre. This production will be directed by James Dunn, with musical direction by Tara Flandreau and choreography by Sandra Tanner. It is set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn and will be performed by the COM Orchestra. Tickets are $18 for general and $15 for students, seniors, COM staff, and alumni. For reserved seating, please call the box office at (415) 485-9385. To audition for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, prepare a two-minute comic Shakespearean monolog (not from Dream) and come to the open audition on Saturday, December 1, at 10 a.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre, room FA 150. Callbacks will be on Tuesday, December 4, at 7 p.m. Have a great week!
Frances L.White, Ph.D. Superintendent/President President's Monday Briefing webpage Technical Contact: Nicole Cruz, Admin. Assist., 415-485-9648 x7648 Content Responsible: Cathy Summa-Wolfe, Dir. of Communications & Community Relations, 415-485-9528 |
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