Monday, November 27, 2006

COM joins the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

COM has joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), a membership-based association of colleges and universities working to advance sustainability in higher education in the U.S. and Canada. COM’s faculty and staff now have access to a variety of resources, including online publications and professional development opportunities.

Faculty and staff can use AASHE's members-only online resources at www.aashe.org. To create an account, click on a locked resource (or click on "Log In" in the left column), and at the log-in page select "Create a new account," then follow the directions to receive a password. Use your campus email address as your "username."

One of the best ways to keep current on the evolving landscape of campus sustainability is to subscribe to AASHE Bulletin, a weekly compilation of the latest sustainability news, resources, events, and opportunities at colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. To subscribe, go to: www.aashe.org (you can read archived issues here), or email info@aashe.org with a request to be subscribed.

AASHE aims to advance the efforts of the entire campus sustainability community by uniting diverse initiatives and connecting practitioners to resources and professional development opportunities.

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New students can now take an online orientation

COM’s new online orientation offers students the convenient option of completing this part of the registration process online through the Student Portal.

Directions for taking the online orientation:

• 1. Complete and submit an application form at www.marin.edu/admissions
• 2. Create a Student Portal account at www.marin.edu/StudentPortal
• 3. Complete the Online Orientation.
• 4. Schedule a counseling appointment by calling 415-485-9432.
• 5. Register for classes (online, by phone, or in-person).

For more information, call 415-485-9432.

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Symphony Orchestra CDs will make wonderful holiday gifts

College of Marin Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Tara Flandreau, has created a professional audio CD of their fall 2006 performance. The CD features a variety of works, including Overture to Hansel & Gretel by Humperdinck, Jessica Ivry, conductor; Bruch Violin Concerto in G Minor with violin soloist, COM student Elizabeth Courtin; and Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G Minor. Proceeds will benefit the COM Symphony Orchestra Program Fund. The CDs are $15 each and can be purchased through the COM Music Office. To order, please call ext. 7460 or 415-485-9460. Cash or checks payable to the COM Foundation will be accepted.

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Kudos

Last week Pamela Mize-Kurzman hosted 18 educators from the Educational Study Team Kanto Block B7-11U in Japan. The visitors represented various educational institutions and included two Board members, a school principal, and several K-12 instructors. Currently the majority of College of Marin’s international students are Japanese.

A big round of applause goes out to Vickie Lamke, ASCOM representatives, ASEC representatives, M&O staff, and Laurie Loeffler for their hard work in organizing the wonderful Thanksgiving Luncheon held at IVC on Thursday, November 16th. Over two hundred students, faculty, and staff enjoyed a turkey lunch with all the trimmings. In addition, generous guests donated $135 dollars and four bins of canned food for those in need in our community.

Mauricio Torres-Benavides was instrumental to the success of the 11th annual Peer Summit hosted at COM earlier this month. Approximately 300 middle school students and adults attended. Special thanks also go to June Yokell, ASCOM, and the Student Senate for their assistance.

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Upcoming

ASCOM presents a Dominican Student Music Performance on Wednesday, November 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Student Services Cafeteria at the Kentfield campus. Everyone is invited to attend.

Dental Assisting students will host a fundraising food sale outside the Learning Center Quad on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Dental Assisting Program.

The College of Marin Symphonic Band under the direction of James Olson will perform in concert on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Kentfield Campus. Admission is free. For further information contact Marti Sukoski at 415-485-9460 or ext. 7460. The band will perform works by Holst, Alford, Chance, Reed, Techeli, and a transcription of an organ fugue by J.S. Bach.

A new exhibit in the College of Marin Fine Art Gallery features an exploration of the art of collage by artists David King, Lisa Kokin, and Tom Thompson. The exhibit runs through December 15. A reception for the artists will held on December 7, 2006 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery on the Kentfield campus. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call Andrea Antonaccio at 415-485-9484.

Guest director Anna Berner will direct Gert Hoffman’s darkly comic capitalist take on the apocalypse, Our Man in Madras. It’s the end of the world, but business as usual for our man in Madras. Rounding out the evening will be Improv by AWOL (Actors With Out Lines) COM’s resident improvisational performers. Our Man in Madras and Improv will be performed Fridays and Saturdays, December 1, 2, 8, and 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets for all Black Box Festival events are a suggested donation of $10 at the door. No advance sales or reservations. For information call 415-485-9555.

On December 8 at 7 p.m. in Olney Hall 96, the COM Center for Regenerative Design will present John Francis: Saving the Planet One Step at a Time. This COMmunity Profile event features an intimate conversation with John Francis as he describes his pilgrimage on behalf of the environment and world peace that he describes as an interior journey as well as a physical trek walk across North and South America. Also, meet College of Marin Biology professor Paul Da Silva as he shares his perspective on environmental education. This event will be moderated by Sim Van der Ryn and Andres Edwards. For information about this event and the Center for Regenerative Design (CRD) call: (415) 457-8811 ext. 7727 or send an email to: andres@andresedwards.com.

Measure C Construction Bond Program Community Forums will be held on December 13 and December 14, 2006. You will learn up-to-date details on how bond dollars are being used to revitalize both the Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses. Current site maps will be presented. The forums will include a question and answer session. The Kentfield Forum will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2006 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Olney Hall, Room 96. The Indian Valley Campus forum will take place on Thursday, December 14, 2006 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Campus Room AS101.

College of Marin Dance Department students and members of the COM Dance Company will perform at the Fall Student Recital on December 15, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kentfield Dance Studio. The program will feature guest aerialist Brennan Figari who has performed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show among other venues. Sandi Weldon’s Tap Class, Hip Hop Class, and Ballroom Dance Class will perform and featured student guest choreographers will contribute their original choreography to the event. Special guest Morgaine Nile, The Bubble Lady and professional clown, will also perform. There is a suggested donation of $5 at the door. For more information, contact Sandi Weldon 485-9411 ext. 7732 or email: gemini2oz@aol.com

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Have a great week!
Frances L. White, Ph.D.
Superintendent/President