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H1N1 (Swine) Influenza Virus UpdateThe Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (H&HS) Department Operations Center (DOC), which was activated on April 27, 2009 in coordination with the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), has been demobilized as of Friday, May 8. OES and H&HS staff will continue monitoring the situation in Marin County and public health officials will continue surveillance of H1N1 influenza cases locally and nationally in coordination with local, state, and federal agencies. Regularly updated information will be available at www.marinflu.org. In an abundance of caution, two Marin schools were closed for two days each--Bahia Vista Elementary School in San Rafael and Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley. One school was re-opened when one student who was a probable case was found to have seasonal influenza. The other school re-opened when the CDC revised its guidelines about school closure. Marin County Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke stated, “Because of the planning, information, and education provided by the staff of the Health and Human Services Department Operations Center, school districts were able to make good decisions and to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, staff, and the community. In the end of the story, the children, families, and residents of our communities were informed and protected.” KTD Children’s Center Annual Butterfly Parade Celebrates Preschoolers Transition to KindergartenThe Kentfield Children’s Center will be holding their Annual Butterfly Parade on the campus green Thursday, May 14, at 11:30 a.m. The Butterfly Parade celebrates the upcoming transformation of many of our preschoolers into kindergarteners and the metamorphosis of many of our student parents as they complete their COM training and embark on new vocations or transfer to a four-year university to continue their education. The children will be releasing the butterflies they have been raising since the caterpillar stage, singing, and flying special kites in honor of this occasion. All are welcome to join in the fun! Annual Faculty and Staff LuncheonThe annual faculty and staff luncheon will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21, in the campus green area of the Kentfield campus. In an effort to conserve resources, invitations were sent via campus e-mail May 5. An R.S.V.P. is required by May 15. You may R.S.V.P. by sending an e-mail or calling (415) 485-9508. You Are Invited to Attend COM’s Retirement Reception A reception honoring retirees will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marin Art and Garden Center, Garden Room, located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., in Ross. Join us for this special event showing appreciation for the following retirees who have provided many years of dedication and service to College of Marin. Intensive English Program End of the Semester PartyThe College of Marin Intensive English Program will be celebrating the end of the semester with a party on Friday, May 15, at the Indian Valley Campus, Ohlone Building, 19. The festivities will begin at 11:30 a.m. Typical food from other countries will be served potluck style, followed by a ceremony at noon. All faculty and staff are invited to join us in the celebration! COM Transfer Recognition ReceptionCollege of Marin’s Transfer and Career Center will hold a Transfer Recognition Reception in honor of all those students transferring to a four-year university in fall 2009. The reception will be held Friday, May 15, 2009, at 6 p.m. in the Student Services Building dining hall. For more information, please contact the Transfer and Career Center located in the Student Services Center, Room 202 at (415) 485-9671 or by e-mail. Registered Nursing Program Pinning CeremonyThe faculty and 2009 graduating class of the College of Marin Registered Nursing Program will hold their annual Pinning Ceremony Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre. The traditional Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony is held to observe the completion of the Nursing Education Program and dates back to Florence Nightingale. The pin itself identifies the particular school of nursing that the graduate nurse attended and symbolizes the philosophy, beliefs, and aspirations of the nursing program. The ceremony is a community celebration of the completion of the nursing program and is evidence of the achievement, learning, and skill that the graduate nurse has attained. You are cordially invited to attend the ceremony with reception following. College of Marin Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony The College of Marin Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony will be held Friday, May 22, 2009, at 5 p.m. in the Student Services Center. Refreshments will be served afterward. Over 100 students will receive scholarships. For more information, please contact Margaret Elliott. College of Marin 82nd Commencement ExercisesCOM’s 82nd Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. in the Harlan Center Quad Area. For more information refer to www.marin.edu and click on the Commencement 2009 link. Flex UpdateMark your calendars for the fall 2009 Flex days. Non-mandatory Flex days are August 12 and August 13. The Mandatory Flex day is Friday, August 14. College Convocation will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by department meetings organized by your department chair, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you would like to present a workshop during the Non-mandatory Flex days or during the fall semester, please send an e-mail. Flex information and scheduled activities will be posted on the Staff Development Web Page on the College website. Reminder! Spring 2009 Flex Verification Forms are due in Human Resources by Friday, May 22, 2009. The forms can be downloaded from the Staff Development Web Page. KudosMany thanks to all those who made last week’s Innovations Conference at College of Marin’s Indian Valley Campus a tremendous success, including Fernando Agudelo-Silva, Mark Barrall, Marygale Beyer, Fran Brown, Steve Brown, Peggy Dodge, Don Florence, Robert Flynn, Keli Gaffney, Reza Gilani, Janet Goulson, Jon Gudmundsson, Tom Holub, Mary Haring, Grace Hom, Carol Lacy, Peter Loeffler, Sara Oser, Julie Oyle, Ron Palmer, Brett Sklove, and Derek Wilson. Beautiful posters, ads, programs, and other materials to promote the event were prepared by Graphic Designer Dave Mahoney; Reprographics Supervisor Annie Ricciuti; and department staff Jesse Harbison, Mike Klein, and Albert So. Maintenance and Operations staff made an extraordinary effort in preparing the facilities and grounds, including Cynthia Johnson, Lupe Oropeza, John Rodriguez, Dave Mitchell, Haile Yohannes, Roger Egbert, and Maurice Kidd. Our own Darryl Kesecker provided music for the event on Saturday. Extra special thanks to Laurie Loeffler for helping keep this huge effort on track. Performing Arts Bookshelves to Broadway This Sunday only! The College of Marin Dance Department presents "Bookshelves to Broadway" directed and choreographed by Sandi V. Weldon and Musical Director Judy Wiesen. The show transforms great literature – adapting it into Broadway musicals. There will also be songs and dances inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. The performers come from COM’s hip-hop, tap dance, musical theatre, dancercise classes, and guest artists. Numbers come from classic musicals such as Guys and Dolls, The Wiz, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Little Women, Chicago, Annie, and more. There will also be a tap number based on a musical about Babe Ruth, a dancercise number from the movie Ten Things I Hate About You (a modern adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare) and two hip-hop dances. Favorite numbers from the College of Marin Dance Company’s spring concert will also be performed. Don’t miss this one time only performance on Sunday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building, Kentfield Campus. $5 donation suggested. For more information, please contact Sandi Weldon at (415) 457-8811 ext. 7732. If you would like to volunteer, please send an e-mail. COM Music Department Spring ConcertsCOM Jazz Ensemble Symphonic Band Music Department Recital Hour On the Town: Showtime! Contemporary Opera Marin * Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Note: Due to construction at the College of Marin Campus, parking availability has been reduced. Concertgoers may use Parking Lot 4 (main lot behind Fine Arts Building), Parking Lot 16 (on the corner of Sir Francis Drake Blvd. and Laurel Ave.), and Parking Lot 2 (across Sir Francis Drake Blvd., accessed via traffic signaled crosswalk.) Additional parking across campus can be accessed via College Ave. On weekdays and evenings Monday through Thursday, please park in STUDENT parking only, and purchase a daily parking pass from the machine for $3 or risk getting a parking ticket. Parking for events on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays is free. June Yokell’s Paintings on display throughout the CommunityCollege of Marin Matriculation Office Technician June Yokell’s paintings will be featured at a number of upcoming art events. Yokell’s work provides a quiet reflection on observations made in the natural world that surrounds us. Where: The San Rafael Corporate Center Where: Levy Art and Architecture COM AthleticsResults: Men’s 200-yard free, third place 1:39.82 Congratulations, Martin, and best of luck as you continue from COM to a four-year university. Baseball
Have a great week! Frances L. White, Ph.D.
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