Dear Skyline College Community:
Please join us for desserts on Wednesday, December 13 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the Multicultural Center, Building 4.
As the year ends and many take time to celebrate the holiday season or simply relax and reflect, Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud, President of Skyline College would like to express her sincere gratitude to the Skyline College family and community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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he 2017 Skyline College Empty Bowl Project once again highlights the capacity of art to inspire a successful community fundraiser!
The Skyline College Ceramics Club hosted its 5th Empty Bowls fundraiser on November 15, 2017 at Fireside Dining Hall. Ceramics students from Skyline College and Capuchino High School made 350 unique handmade bowls. Guests chose from a large table filled with stacks of colorful bowls and had them filled by student volunteers with their choice of soup, catered by Pacific Dining and funded by the Student Organization and Club Council (SOCC). Trader Joe’s donated funds for the desserts, and Pepsi donated the beverages.
Vibrant entertainment included performances by the Soundscape vocal jazz ensemble, directed by Associate Professor of Music Michelle Hawkins, and the Skyline College Jazz Quintet, with Associate Professor of Music Zachary Bruno on keyboards. The Skyline College Dance Program got people moving with a performance choreographed by Associate Professor Amber Steele. The night ended with drawings for ceramic artwork and gift baskets donated by the Ceramics Club members and various community organizations, raising more funds for the evening.
The event raised $2,528, which will be donated to the SparkPoint at Skyline College Food Pantry, helping to serve those in need. SparkPoint had an information table at the event, highlighting SparkPoint’s vital programs and services to visitors.
Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement inspiring fundraising events all over the country, and internationally. The common thread with all Empty Bowls events is using the power of art to bring the community together and help those in need. Thanks to everyone who supported this event!
Article by Tiffany Schmierer | Photos by David Monrroy
Students, faculty, staff and members of the community can now apply for a U.S. passport directly through the Global Learning Programs and Services (GLPS) Division in Building 2, Room 2-352.
Skyline College GLPS Division has been designated an official Passport Acceptance Facility by the U.S. Department of State. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
For the local San Bruno community, Skyline College Passport Acceptance Services, offered by the college is a high demand service as currently the only place for residents to apply for their passports is the U.S. Post Office in the City of San Bruno. As a Passport Acceptance Facility, we are authorized to receive completed applications for a U.S. Passport and submit the application along with all necessary documentation to the U.S. Department of State. The U.S. Department of State will then determine eligibility for a U.S. Passport and makes the final decision to issue a passport to an applicant.
As part of the Skyline College Passport Acceptance Services, we are happy to provide necessary forms required to apply for a U.S. passport, as well as other related forms and field any questions regarding the passport application process. We will also offer on-site passport photo services and two dedicated parking spots in Lot D of the Skyline College campus.
The Passport Acceptance Facility is a recipient of Skyline College’s President’s Innovation Fund for 2017-18 and housed in the Global Learning Programs and Services Division. For questions about this service, please contact Zaid Ghori, Director of Special International Programs, at (650) 738-4252 or email skylinepassportservices@smccd.edu.
Article by Alessandra Zanassi
On November 14, 2017, the Automotive Department hosted the “Driving Your Future” event for a total of 180 high school students from the Counties of San Francisco and San Mateo.
The event was designed to help young high school students explore automotive technology as a career choice and to expose them to the CTE STAR Automotive Career Program at Skyline College. The visiting students had a chance to hear from three automotive students and a guest speaker from the Royal Automotive Group.
Program Coordinator, Thomas Broxholm, and internship and evening coordinator, Julia Johnson, shared the emcee spot. The high school students listened to perspectives and experiences from entry level CAA student, Ariel Sallee, Automotive Technology Club President, Mark Hildago, former graduate student, Raymond Lee, and Royal Automotive Group General Manager, Mitch Kudler.
After the presentation the students were treated to a tour of the automotive program by current automotive students who volunteered their time. During this time they were able to ask questions and observe current student participating in lecture and lab exercises along with professor interaction. The tour was followed by a BBQ lunch and a chance to win an Automotive Technology Logo jacket and hoodie.
The event was a huge hit and success with the visiting students, teachers and counselors. The Automotive Department thanks assistant Nancy Lam and the Workforce Development team led by Andrea Vizenor who were critical to the success of our “Driving Your Future” event.
Article by Thomas G Broxholm | Photos by Claudia Paz
Disability advocate, comedian, and storyteller Nina G. presented her one-woman show “Going Beyond Inspirational” at Skyline College last month. In addition to stories of her childhood experiences as an individual who stutters and has a learning disability, Nina G. shared how she was able to gain the confidence to begin performing in a comedy troupe.
Skyline College alumni and former Associated Students of Skyline College president, Nicole Harris, also presented and told her story of losing her eyesight later in life. She spoke of how she learned to live and thrive as a person with blindness.
Together, Nina G. and Nicole emphasized the importance of community while also breaking down stereotypes of those with disabilities.
Article by Melissa Matthews
The Skyline College Learning Commons brings together the functions of the Library and The Learning Center into a unified, technology enhanced academic support space and to that end we have just added our newest team member, Chelssee De Barra. Chelssee will be serving as the Interim Learning Center Manager. Chelssee earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in English, Spanish, and Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Webster University in St. Louis. She previously served as an Administration Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Instruction in Title I and Student and School Success. She also taught writing and ESL courses at Madison College. Chelssee brings to Skyline a strong background in teaching and learning methods as well as previous experience in building cross-program collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
Chelssee will assist with the planning, implementation, and leadership of the Learning Common’s programs the focus on tutoring, academic success workshops, peer mentoring, supplemental instruction, and more! Chelssee is excited to join the Skyline College team and looks forward to working with everyone on campus. Feel free to come by her office BLDG 5, Rm. 5-108 to say hi!
Article by Anya Arnold
On November 28, 2017, representatives from partner organizations serving the local Skyline College community attended a NOVA Job Center open house at SparkPoint. This event both introduced the newly launched NOVA Job Center at Skyline College and familiarized community partners with the rest of the services that SparkPoint offers.
The organizations represented included NOVA San Mateo, NOVA Sunnyvale, San Mateo County Human Services Agency, HIP Housing, the Central Labor Council Partnership, San Bruno Public Library, Jefferson Adult Education, and South San Francisco Adult School. Now that these partners are fully acquainted with the services that are offered, they can increase the SparkPoint Center’s outreach into the local community by referring individuals in need of services. The ultimate goal of the open house was to promote the SparkPoint Center at Skyline College as a trusted community resource that will serve any and all community members in need of assistance.
The NOVA Job Center at Skyline College provides job search support for students and community members seeking immediate employment. We offer individualized one-on-one career counseling, job search workshops, labs, an advice line, and more at no cost. If you know of any students or community members who are interested in obtaining a job or internship, please invite them to stop by room 1-221A or contact NOVA Program Services coordinator Kathleen Velasquez at velasquezk@smccd.edu or call 650-738-7904.
Article by Kathleen Velasquez
The 2017 Skyline College Empty Bowl Project once again highlights the capacity of art to inspire a successful community fundraiser!
The Skyline College Ceramics Club hosted its 5th Empty Bowls fundraiser on November 15, 2017 at Fireside Dining Hall. Ceramics students from Skyline College and Capuchino High School made 350 unique handmade bowls. Guests chose from a large table filled with stacks of colorful bowls and had them filled by student volunteers with their choice of soup, catered by Pacific Dining and funded by the Student Organization and Club Council (SOCC). Trader Joe’s donated funds for the desserts, and Pepsi donated the beverages.
Vibrant entertainment included performances by the Soundscape vocal jazz ensemble, directed by Associate Professor of Music Michelle Hawkins, and the Skyline College Jazz Quintet, with Associate Professor of Music Zachary Bruno on keyboards. The Skyline College Dance Program got people moving with a performance choreographed by Associate Professor Amber Steele. The night ended with drawings for ceramic artwork and gift baskets donated by the Ceramics Club members and various community organizations, raising more funds for the evening.
The event raised $2,528, which will be donated to the SparkPoint at Skyline College Food Pantry, helping to serve those in need. SparkPoint had an information table at the event, highlighting SparkPoint’s vital programs and services to visitors.
Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement inspiring fundraising events all over the country, and internationally. The common thread with all Empty Bowls events is using the power of art to bring the community together and help those in need. Thanks to everyone who supported this event!
Article by Tiffany Schmierer | Photos by David Monrroy
Please join Andrea Vizenor, Director for the Center of Career and Workforce Education to share your ideas as we begin strategic planning for year 2 of our Strong Workforce Proposal.
Additionally, it will be an opportunity to brainstorm opportunities for redesigning services and functions to greater support faculty in their work to advance career and workforce education on campus and increase career readiness and job placement opportunities for students.
For more information, please contact Andrea Vizenor at (650) 738- 7124 or vizenora@smccd.edu
WHEN AND WHERE:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Bldg. 1, Rm. 1311F
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Bldg. 1, Rm. 1319
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Bldg. 1, Rm. 1319
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Bldg. 1, Rm. 1319
On November 21, 2017 over 25 students and staff participated in a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. The event, organized by Professor Mike Fitzgerald, was a 1.9 mile run / walk around the Skyline College campus and the surrounding neighborhood.
Prizes were awarded to the top male and female participants along with a drawing for gift cards generously donated by the Skyline College Bookstore and a 21 pound Butter Ball turkey.
Congratulations to students Gelica Peralta for winning the turkey, Susie Ng as the top female finisher and Arden Abude and Xavier Sarria as the top male finishers.
The trot was designed to showcase that along with friends, family and food that we should give thanks over the upcoming holidays to start, stay or remain physically active. Physical exercise is a great way to maintain and improve your physical and cognitive health and well-being.
Article by Joe Morello | Photo by Mike Fitzgerald