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1. A FAMILY DAY TO EXPLORE, LEARN, AND ENJOY!
On Saturday, May 16, 2015 we hosted the Family Science, Health, and Literacy Day
on the main campus. Hundreds from the tri-county area attended the day which
was filled with lots of excitement and discoveries. I witnessed many future scientists in
the making today!
"It was a tremendous success. We didn't have any books left
and the American Heart Association handed out all the
materials as well. Many blood pressures where taken and
many heard about how to prevent a heart attack and
stroke," said Board of Trustees President, Elia Gonzalez-
Castro.
Sponsors made this event possible; special thanks to the
Literacy Campaign for Monterey County, Driscoll’s, and
Taylor Farms. The Veteran's Club provided a delicious free
lunch to over 500 participants.
Hartnell Faculty Marisol White said, “My two daughters, ages
6 and 3 and my husband participated at this event. We
attended from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and we could not get
enough! My oldest has such a deep interest in Geology and
was jumping in the hall as she reached the
classroom where many students were so eager to
teach her the many different fossils, rocks and beach
sand. My three-year old could not stop clapping
and raising her hand to answer questions during the
Physics and Chemistry demonstrations.
MAY 22,2015
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1.12.2015 Every single volunteer and presenter that we interacted with
greeted us with an abundance wealth of knowledge in their
fields as well as a wonderful smile. I walked around so proudly knowing that our school
offers prestigious programs and clubs in addition to the outreach to our community.”
The large crowds were entertained by live student performances from Tatiana's War
Machine and Hartnell College Baile Folklorico. STEM disciplines were represented with
fun and exciting hands-on activities and jaw dropping shows: Astronomy, Biology,
Computer Science, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, Physics- Including mini sessions
of NASA SEMAA and Coder Dojo. We also had nutrition information and free health
screenings. Thanks to the planning team: Andy Kreyche, Joni Black, Tito Polo, Elia
Gonzalez-Castro and headed by MESA Director, Bronwyn Moreno. The faculty and
nearly 50 student volunteers made this possible! Board of Governors Vice President,
Erica Padilla-Chavez attended and was delighted to experience all the fun.
“I believe Bronwyn’s efforts, along with her team, brought a fresh, vibrant face to this
event,” expressed Dean of Academic Affairs, Shannon Bliss. “I am overwhelmed with
how successful the event was on Saturday- the attendance from the community, the
enthusiasm of our students, and the level of participation by staff and faculty.”
2. PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH CONVENING
The Alisal Health Professions Workforce Pathways
Partnership Convening was on May 19, 2015 at Hartnell
College. This group prepares students to enter into
health careers, supply regional health workforce
needs, and achieve health equity and economic
prosperity in the Salinas Valley.
The goals of the
convening are: to
increase pathway partner understanding of the
history and lessons learned of AHPWPP, to develop
shared core values, to increase understanding of
healing informed supports at all levels of the
pathway, and to increase understanding of the
California Endowment’s Health Career Pathway
Funding Priorities.
The four-hour session was facilitated by Beth Alshuler.
The gathering included introduction of all
attendees, an icebreaker, presentations by students,
Nursing & Allied Health, special programs to
empower students, and more.
Towards the end, a breakout session invited new
ideas and creativity. First year RCP student, Eddie
Ruano was proud to be a guest speaker.
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1.12.2015 3. BOT DEVELOPMENT – PRESENTATIONS
At last week’s Board Development meeting, the
Trustees received three presentations from various
constituent groups. The TRiO program gave a
presentation on its successful ways towards assisting
students achieve their academic goals. Dr. Nancy
Reyes, Norma
Nichols, and Manuel
Bersamin spoke with
such passion for their students. They said that the
best ingredient they offer students is the love and
care they themselves put into every single one of
them. A few students were introduced and
provided testimony on how the program and its
counselors has made a huge difference in them.
Olivia Davalos presented on the Deputy-Sector
Navigator Program which she represents in our area.
This program provides students with instruction in
digital media, helps them build pathways towards
jobs in that industry, exposes them to hundreds of
courses and internships. Some of our students have
gone on to do great work in video and graphic
design thanks to the initial involvement and
participation they had with Olivia and the program.
4. BECOMING A SMOKE-FREE/TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS
The Hartnell Community College District (HCCD)
Governing Board approved Board Policy (BP) 3570 –
Tobacco-free and Smoke-free Campus to go into
effect July 1, 2015.
BP 3570 was approved and moved forward by the
District’s participatory governance groups. The
Board of Trustees approved the policy unanimously
at its second reading on Tuesday, May 5, 2015.
The HCCD is committed to providing a healthy
learning environment and to promoting healthful
living for its students, employees, and guests. To that
end, upon my recommendation, the HCCD Board of
Trustees adopted a board policy implementing a smoke-free and tobacco-free
campus.
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5. EOPS/CARE/CALWORKS ANNUAL CEREMONY
6. STUDENTS FROM SOUTH COUNTY GET INVOLVED
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The board policy states that it is the policy of the Hartnell
Community College District to provide a safe learning and
working environment for both students and employees. It is recognized that smoke
from cigarettes, pipes, and/or cigars, vapor from e-cigarettes, and smokeless
tobacco products are hazardous to health; therefore, it is the policy of the District to
prohibit smoking and the use of tobacco on all District property and all locations
where District services are provided.
The HCCD will promote smoking and tobacco cessation treatment options, post signs
stating its prohibition of smoking and tobacco use policy on campus, and keep
employees and students informed of the policy. ,
The EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs program had its 16th
Annual Student Recognition Ceremony on
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Steinbeck Hall. More
than 150 students were celebrated for their
academic achievements, graduation, and
transferring to four-year universities.
Director of Categorical Programs, Paul Casey
served as emcee for the event; he welcomed
alumna Jasmine Morales and alumnus Ulises
Palmeno to speak of their experience at Hartnell
and their current roles in the community. Jasmine
graduated from CSUMB and works in the foster
care system. Ulises is a successful Adjunct English
instructor.
In addition, two employees were recognized:
Auto/Diesel Technology Instructor, Valentin
Rodriguez, and Enrollment Specialist, Benjamin Grainger.
Trustees Candi DePauw and Demetrio Pruneda attended the ceremony along with
me and other Hartnell employees.
Human Biology instructor Dominic Gregorio
involved his students in a presentation of posters
at the Salinas County Fair held last week in King
City.
The picture shows Dan Dominguez (left) and Jose
Arriola (right) staffing the table last Friday. Other
students also displayed their work on Sunday.
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8. STUDENT FACULTY EMPLOYEE AWARD
7. MUSIC IS IN THE AIR
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The Hartnell College Music Department is "on the road again" sharing choral music
with students in South County. Thanks to a generous grant from the S.T.A.R.
Foundation, our singers gave two performances at the King City Arts Magnet School.
The King City students were excited to come up on stage to pose for photos with the
Hartnell College students. "It was a fantastic experience for all and we are looking
forward to a return visit in the fall," shared Sandy Rudo, Hartnell College Choral Music
Instructor.
The Student-Faculty-Staff (S-F-S) Recognition Award is a new program created by the
Hartnell College Foundation in collaboration with the Advancement Council.
This program is to recognize one student, two faculty (one full time and one adjunct),
and two staff (CSEA/Confidential and L-39) who embody the "I am Hartnell" motto for
2015. The five (5) awardees will receive:
· Hartnell Heart memento
· Engraved brick for recognition walkway (by Library)
· $100 gift card
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9. OUR PLANETARIUM EDUCATOR IS RECOGNIZED
10. LEON AND PACHECO STATE CHAMPIONS FOR HARTNELL
The nomination link was sent to all students and employees. The
deadline for submission is August 31, 2015 and the awards will be
revealed in late November 2015.
Let’s all recognize those who make a difference at Hartnell. If you have any
questions, please contact Loyanne Flinn at 755-6810 or [email protected].
In the March Journal of the International Planetarium
Society (IPS) it was announced that Hartnell's
Planetarium Educator Andy Kreyche was the first place
winner in this year's "Pages of Stars" competition. The IPS
is the global association of planetarium professionals
with a goal of sharing ideas among its members. The
competition solicited written and recorded submissions
of original stories, scientific commentary, or adaptions of
a cultural story. Winners were selected by
the Astronomical Observatory Serafino Zani in Italy and
the International Planetarium Society’s Mobile
Planetarium Committee
Andy submitted a story he
adapted from several
versions of a Japanese folk
tale called "The Rabbit in the Moon." Since writing the story
and recording it for the contest, he has integrated it into
his presentations, mainly for first grade groups visiting the
planetarium. Instead of simply telling the story, Andy invites
young audience members to don costumes and play
three animal characters (rabbit, monkey and fox) and
enlists the audience to participate as well. Both the script
and audio version of the story are available so other
planetarium presenters can make use of it in their facilities.
More about the contest will be published in the June issue
of the IPS Journal.
Link to Pages of Stars: http://www.ips-planetarium.org/?page=pagesofstars Attached Photos:
Cover of the March 2015 Planetarian (IPS Journal)
Andy with three first graders from Sacred Heart School
Sophomore Diego Leon has envisioned for almost a year how he would want his
second chance at the CCCAA Track & Field Championship to go after watching last
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1.12.2015 year's version where he is was stricken with a stomach virus that
left him unable to compete in the events
for which he qualified. Leon decided he would qualify in three
events and make an attempt to win all three. With an
additional year's worth of training under his belt and a state
cross country championship pointing him in the right direction,
the former Anzar High School standout completed the rare
"triple crown" this past weekend at the College of San Mateo,
host of the 2015 CCCAA Track & Field Championship. Leon
started his quest with an easy win Friday in the 10,000 meter run
(31:20.63) that saw him reel in an early leader and win by 3
seconds over Southern California champion Ethan Walker of
College of the Canyons. On Saturday, he faced the top two
ranked 1,500 meter community college runners in the state
and dispelled them easily with a runaway win 3:53.58 after taking the lead after one
lap. Leon became just the second athlete in championship history to win the three
events concluding with the 5,000 meters by besting the
second best 5,000 meter runner in the nation Conner
Fisher of Cuesta College. Again, Leon led most of the
race and ran away with the title over the final 400
meters in 14:40.53 to win by 4 seconds. Only Kris
Bowditch of Riverside Community College in 1995 had
previously won the 1,500, 5,000, and 10,000 meter titles
in the same championship. For his efforts, Leon was
named the 2015 CCCAA Male Track Athlete of the
Meet. He finishes the season as the top ranked
community college 5,000 meter runner in the nation,
the Hartnell College school record holder at 5,000
meters, and the winner of the fall cross country title and
three track titles.
Freshman Chase Pacheco continued his rise to
stardom in the decathlon as he put together an even
better ten event competition than he did to win the Northern California title. His
winning point score of 6,709 was 218 points ahead of
Southern California champion Cade Lindsay of Mt. San
Antonio College. Pacheco had decathlon season bests in
the long jump (23'2.75"), shot put (33'10.75"), high jump
(6'4"), 400 meters (49.41), pole vault (12'7.50"), and javelin
(142'8"). Pacheco goes to second best in Hartnell College
history and trails only fellow state champion Erick Knight's
6,909 set in winning the 2000 state decathlon title. Pacheco
will compete in one more decathlon this year, the USA
Track & Field Championship decathlon in Eugene, Oregon
on June 24.
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11. UPCOMING EVENTS
Freshman Malena Grover and sophomore Rachel Shimabukuro
both picked up All-American honors for their fourth place
finishes. Grover completed the 5,000 meter run in 17:55.96 to place fourth and finish as
the second highest Northern California finisher. Shimabukuro used a last lap charge to
pick up her fourth place finish in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (11:35.98). It was the
first trip to the state championship for both. Grover finishes the season as the Hartnell
College school record holder in the 5,000 meter run.
Shimabukuro leaves as the second best 3,000 meter
steeplechaser in school history and Northern California
runner-up. Also competing in the 3,000 meter
steeplechase was freshman Nancy Rodriguez who
placed tenth (12:06.44) and will be the top returning
runner in the event in Northern California next year.
Sophomore Brandi Hobson wrapped up her Hartnell
career with an eighth place finish in the 10,000 meter run
(38:43.31) and ninth place in the 5,000 meters (18:56.16).
Frosh Tori Teraji placed eighth in the heptathlon with a
score of 3537 points. Frosh Taylor Blaha placed sixth in the
long jump with a season best 17'3.25". Frankie Gutierrez
(javelin), Marcus Washington (long jump), and Dustin
Samms (hammer) all placed twelfth in their events. For full CCCAA Championship
results: http://www.rtspt.com/events/cccaa/2015_meets/track15/
As a team, the Hartnell men placed sixth overall with 40 points thanks to four first
place finishes by Diego Leon and Chase Pacheco. The women placed 22nd overall
with 16 points.
Academic Expo
May 21 – May 27 at Steinbeck Hall
Awards Ceremony on May 27, 205 at 2:30 p.m.
2015 Commencement
Thursday, May 28, 2015
6:30 p.m. at Rabobank Stadium
SPECIAL YEAR-END CEREMONIES:
Nursing and Allied Health
Thursday, May 28 Respiratory Care Practitioner – First Graduating Class at 12:00 p.m. – Steinbeck Hall
Pinning Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. at Mainstage, Building K
Veterans Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m. in Student Center – C 101
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12.THANK YOU! FROM PARTY IN THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE
High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
Saturday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m. – Mainstage, Building K
TRiO Graduating Class
Sunday, May 31 at 5:00 p.m. – Student Center
The Western Stage – Season opener:
You can’t take it with you
Season starts May 29, 2015
Westernstage.com or call 755-6816
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1.12.2015 13. IN THE NEWS
Policy for a smoke-free campus
http://www.kcba.com/2015/05/21/hartnell-approves-policy-for-a-smoke-free-
campus/
Party in the Library 2015
http://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/local/off68/2015/05/22/party-
library/27772263/
Junior College Track and field: Leon completes the triple
http://www.sanbenitocountytoday.com/sports/college/junior-college-track-and-
field-leon-completes-the-triple/article_f4e37d78-fda2-11e4-9917-8b182f6cc0c7.html
Leon wins 3 state titles
http://www.montereyherald.com/sports/20150516/area-roundup-hartnell-runner-leon-
wins-3-state-titles-prep-playoff-seedings-announced
Former Hartnell students overcomes obstacles and graduates from Cabrillo
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/social-affairs/20150521/soquel-former-single-
mother-foster-youth-graduates-cabrillo-college
Our students and the arts
http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/entertainment/art/a-boom-of-student-
creativity-channels-endearing-optimism-and-rising/article_8aaae990-ff38-11e4-b5a0-
9378d433fc80.html
Larry Crawford – Athlete’s bio
http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourmonvalley/yourmonvalleymore/8309691-
74/crawford-larry-college#axzz3b5taxAA0
Area roundabouts (Thrower’s Meet at Hartnell)
http://www.montereyherald.com/sports/20150521/soledads-villarreal-named-mtal-
baseball-player-of-the-year