Self Defense/Rape Prevention
• Science Bldg., room S200
You’re alone and grabbed from behind while walking to your car...
What would you do?
Learn what you can do to decrease the possibility of becoming a
victim of crime and what you must do if you find yourself in a
threatening situation.
You Have 2 Choices....
1. Become A Victim
2. Fight For Your Life
Which One Will You Choose?
Colleen Kienzle, Fitness Instructor
Whittier YMCA and Martial Arts Instructor
Are You a Drama Queen? How to Avoid Drama
and Live an Emotionally Healthy Life
• Administration Bldg., room A224
REPEATED from Session 1
Denna Sanchez, Ph.D., Coordinator of Psychological Services
Rio Hondo College
Discover a More Meaningful Life Through Journal Writing
• Administration Bldg., room A227
REPEATED from Session 1
ArleneSoto-Smith,EnglishDept.Chair
Sierra Vista High School
11:40am-12:25pm – Session 3
College: A Path to Self-Discovery & Personal Growth
•Administration Bldg., room A211
– REPEATED from Session 1 and 2
Patricia Pint, M.A., Service Learning Coordinator
Whittier College
Your Fashion Forecast: High Heels and Hard Hats
• Administration Bldg., room A212
– REPEATED from Session 1 and 2
Isabella“Izzi”Zandvliet,EngineeringTechnician
City of Garden Grove
Healthy Relationships
•Administration Bldg., roomA220
– REPEATED from Session 2
ChristinaJimenez,PreventionEducationSpecialist
Project Sister Family Services
Staying Ahead of Today’s Job Market: Job Ready Dress
• Administration Bldg., room A205
– REPEATED from Session 1 and 2
PeggyMannix-Slattery,Officeof Community&EducationalAffairs
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Scrapbooking
• Science Bldg., room S201
– REPEATED from Session 1
Virginia Glasscock, Science Dept. Chair
California High School
Rio Hondo Community College District,
Whittier Union High School District &
Soroptimist International Of Whittier
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Women Inspiring
Hope & Possibility
Zumba
• Administration Bldg., room A225
– REPEATED from Session 1 and 2
PetraSchmischke,VP/ExecutiveAssistant
Friendly Hills Bank
Friday, March 7, 2014 at Rio Hondo College
College Survival
• Administration Bldg., room A207
– REPEATED from Session 1 and 2
AnacanyTorres,EducationalAdvisor
Rio Hondo College
Welcome to Rio Hondo College
Self Defense/Rape Prevention
• Science Bldg., room S200
– REPEATED from Session 2
Colleen Kienzle, Fitness and Martial Arts Instructor
Whittier YMCA
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 19th Annual
Women’s History Day Conference at Rio Hondo College.
What’s College Life Really Like
• Administration Bldg., room A216
– REPEATED from Session 1
Rio Hondo College Students
Discover a More Meaningful Life Through Journal Writing
• Administration Bldg., room A227
– REPEATED from Session 1 and 2
ArleneSoto-Smith,EnglishDept.Chair
Sierra Vista High School
12:30pm-1:10pm – Lunch
Music, Trivia, Special Door Prizes
• Upper Quad
Annual events, such as this, give us the opportunity to inspire
and affect the lives of motivated, resilient, outstanding young
ladies. We hope that after today, you’ll be inspired and believe
that what you want to accomplish in life is possible. Just
as we’ve been inspired by the accomplishments made by
courageous women throughout history, world-wide, who take
up the challenge of achieving their goals, whether those goals
have to do with family, education, career or political activism;
your belief in hope and possibilities with the commitment
to take action will influence your family, community and
generation that will follow.
It is our hope that throughout the day you receive words of
encouragement and support that allow you to embrace and
celebrate your talent, strength, resilience and uniqueness. Carry
the lessons learned and the messages imparted with you as
a reminder on your journey that you are indeed capable and
remember “Women Inspire Hope & Possibility”.
1:15pm – Departure
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Conference Sponsors
Zolita Fisher,
Director of TRiO
Conference Committee
Elizabeth Coria,
Director of Financial Aid
Rio Hondo College, Whittier Union High School District and Soroptimist International of Whittier
Rio Hondo Community College District
Zolita Fisher, Elizabeth Coria, Jasmine Lopez & Sylvia Viramontes
Jasmine Lopez,
Interim Director of Student Life & Leadership
Whittier Union High School District
Lilia Torres Cooper
Elizabeth Aranda, Victoria Cuevas, Yvonne Torres-Hess, Rosa Zavala-Ramirez, Sunshine Zuniga, Diana Salazar
Soroptimist International of Whittier
Marina Anaya, Joyce Kaufman
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“One of the most courageous things you can do is identify
yourself, know who you are, what you believe in and where
you want to go.” – Sheila Murray Bethel
“You are more powerful than you know;
you are beautiful just as you are.” – Melissa Etheridge
Believe in the power of possibilities. Believe you can
accomplish anything you put your mind to.
– Shadonna Richards, R.N., A Gift of Hope
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Conference Keynote
Conference Goals
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Rio Hondo College
invites you to the 19th Annual Women’s Conference. Our goal is to
bring inspiration, as well as information, to the women of today. The
conference offers unique workshops of special interest to women that
will provide essential information on a variety of issues.
About the Workshops
Conference Program March 7, 2014
8:30-9:00 am
Welcome Reception
9:00-9:50 am
General Session – Wray Theatre
• Welcome
• Keynote Speaker
- Dunia Elvir
10:00-10:45 am – Session 1
Dunia Elvir
TV host, Noticiero Telemundo Ch. 52
Buenos Días Los Ángeles
Dunia Elvir is the host of “Noticiero
Telemundo 52, Buenos Días Los Ángeles.”
With more than a nine-year successful career
at Telemundo 52, Elvir is one of the most
recognized and respected Hispanic journalists
in Los Angeles thanks to her objectivity and
professionalism.
Her human-interest stories are very well
received by audiences and the industry, which
has given her prestigious awards such as the
Golden Mike for Best Investigative Reporting,
and the 2008 Journalism Award of the National
Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
for Best Investigative Reporting. In 2004, she
was selected by the National Association of
Latina Leaders (NALL) as one of the 13 most
outstanding Latinas in the United States.
Some of her most relevant interviewees
include Antonio Saca (former president of El
Salvador), Ricardo Maduro (former President
of Honduras), Manuel Zelaya (former president
of Honduras), Vicente Fox (former president
of Mexico), and Alvaro Colom (president of
Guatemala), among others.
College: A Path to Self-Discovery & Personal Growth
• Administration Bldg., room A211
A college education is more than just gaining academic knowledge;
it can improve leadership skills and self-esteem. Today women
outnumber men when it comes to higher education. Come learn
how college has helped women gain multiple career and vocational
choices, improve decision making, critical thinking, and verbal
and creative expression, all of which are very important to selfdiscovery and personal growth.
Patricia Pint, M.A., Service Learning Coordinator
Whittier College
Your Fashion Forecast: High Heels and Hard Hats
• Administration Bldg., room A212
A teacher? A doctor? A lawyer? They wear many hats, but how
about a hard hat? Ever thought about working in the construction
industry? Probably not, but with the ever expanding fields of
technology, commitment to safety and environmental awareness,
this industry is not what it was ten years ago. There are as many
choices in construction now as there are personalities, interests,
talents and skills.
Come explore the many opportunities available to young women
today in the construction and engineering fields and learn about
an exciting, non-traditional and extremely satisfying career in
construction.
Isabella “Izzi” Zandvliet, Engineering Technician
City of Garden Grove
Superwoman: Yes You Are!
• Administration Bldg., room A220 (presenting 1)
This workshop knocks down the barriers that stop women from
pursuing their dream of higher education. Explore cultural and
societal stereotypes that must be addressed in order for women
to succeed in obtaining advanced degrees and progressing in
educational administration. Taught by a young presenter who
can offer first-hand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of
pursuing bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Elizabeth Coria, Director of Financial Aid
Rio Hondo College
Scrapbooking
• Science Bldg, room 201 Love to be creative and spontaneous? Discover fun and new ways
to capture your memories by coming to this workshop and making
a lunch bag mini scrapbook.
Virginia Glasscock, Science Dept. Chair
California High School
Staying Ahead of Today’s Job Market: Job Ready Dress
• Administration Bldg., room A205
A great resume will get you noticed, but it’s your performance
during the interview that will land you the job. This presentation
will show you how to prepare for the interview and present the
best versions of yourself. The key to a successful interview is
preparation and practice.
In a job interview, attire affects the prospects of getting a job
offer; once on the job, it affects prospects for promotion. This
presentation will help you develop a better understanding of
what you should wear and why. Finally play a fun game called,
“What’s wrong with this picture?” A fun and interactive way learn
the importance of appropriate professional dress and how it can
impact first impressions, hiring as well as a promotion, at three
different levels: entry-level, mid management and corporate/
creative management.
Peggy Mannix-Slattery, Office of Community & Educational Affairs
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Zumba
• Administration Bldg., room A225
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music/dance
themes, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system.
The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a
combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the
body. Zumba incorporates rhythms like Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia,
Samba, Reggaeton, Flamenco, and Belly Dance just to name a few.
Join the party because it’s fun, it’s different and it’s easy.
Petra Schmischke, V.P./Executive Assistant
Friendly Hills Bank
True Colors: Who am I?
• Administration Bldg., room A214
True Colors is a fun interactive approach for you to understand
more about yourself and be able to improve your relationship
with others. Come explore who you are and uncover your hidden
talents. Take a moment to 1) Learn who you are 2) Recognize
your unique skills and values and 3) Understand and appreciate
personality differences in yourself and others.
Christine Aldrich, Interim Director of EOP&S, CARE/CalWORKs
Rio Hondo College
College Survival
• Administration Bldg., room A207
The transition from high school to college can be exciting yet
challenging. Come learn about ways to have a successful transition
to any college! We will highlight the top 5 college skills all students
must have. This workshop will also cover Priority Registration at
Rio Hondo College.
Anacany Torres, Educational Advisor
Rio Hondo College
What’s College Life Really Like
• Administration Bldg., room A216
Listen to personal stories and experiences from current
Rio Hondo College students.
Are You a Drama Queen? How to Avoid Drama
and Live an Emotionally Healthy Life
• Administration Bldg., room A224
Drama can be defined as: an exciting, emotional, or unexpected
series of events or set of circumstances. A Drama Queen,
on the other hand, is someone who takes everything personal
and wants all of the attention to be placed on them. “Drama”
among women and girls often includes gossip, intense emotions,
passive-aggressive activity, betrayal and a range of negative
behaviors. Having a friend who is a “Drama Queen” or being a
“Drama Queen” can be thrilling and exciting at times but it can
also be emotionally draining and damaging to one’s self concept
and personal relationships. This workshop will highlight the
damaging effects of “Drama” in relationships and how to become
an emotionally-healthy individual and build more meaningful
relationships based on quality and authenticity.
Denna Sanchez, Ph.D., Coordinator of Psychological Services
Rio Hondo College
Discover a More Meaningful Life Through Journal Writing •
Administration Bldg., room A227
Morning Shower…
School and/or work and/or “mommying”
Evening shower…
Rinse. Repeat.
Have you ever wondered, “Is this all there is in life???
I’m here to tell you, There is more!
In this workshop you will learn how, through daily journal writing,
you can lead a more meaningful and empowered life by turning
your life stories into works of art.
Arlene Soto-Smith, English Dept. Chair
Sierra Vista High School
10:50-11:35am – Session 2
College: A Path to Self-Discovery & Personal Growth
• Administration Bldg., room A211
REPEATED from Session 1
Patricia Pint, M.A., Service Learning Coordinator
Whittier College
Your Fashion Forecast: High Heels and Hard Hats
• Administration Bldg., room A212
REPEATED from Session 1
Isabella “Izzi” Zandvliet, Engineering Technician
City of Garden Grove
Healthy Relationships
• Administration Bldg., room A220
This workshop will cover the definitions and prevalence of date
rape, rape, sexual assault and other forms of abuse. Red flags
as well as ways to stay in control will be discussed during this
workshop along with characteristics of healthy relationships.
Christina Jimenez, Prevention Education Specialist
Project Sister Family Services
Staying Ahead of Today’s Job Market: Job Ready Dress
• Administration Bldg., room A205
REPEATED from Session 1
Peggy Mannix-Slattery, Office of Community & Educational Affairs
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Zumba
• Administration Bldg., room A225
– REPEATED from Session 1
Petra Schmischke, V.P./Executive Assistant
Friendly Hills Bank
True Colors: Who am I?
• Administration Bldg., room A214
REPEATED from Session 1
Christine Aldrich, Interim Director of EOP&S, CARE/CalWORKs
Rio Hondo College
College Survival
• Administration Bldg., room A207
REPEATED from Session 1
Anacany Torres, Educational Advisor
Rio Hondo College
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EVENING COLLEGE SUPERVISION SCHEDULE, HOURS ARE 5:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M., ROOM
A119,
Direct Dial Number: 908-3437
Monday, March 10 – Jasmine Lopez, Interim Director, Student Life & Leadership
Tuesday, March 11 – Chedva Weingart, Director of Accounting
Wednesday, March 12 – Gary Van Voorhis, Director, IT
Thursday, March 13 – Judy Pearson, Director, A & R
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CITY OF PICO RIVERA – On March 3, President Dreyfuss had a “Meet & Greet” with Mayor Brent
Tercero of the City of Pico Rivera. It was a mutual opportunity for Mayor Tercero to get to know more
about Rio Hondo College and for her to learn more about the City of Pico Rivera. Mayor Tercero will
visit our campus the week after Spring Break and will be given a campus tour.
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CEO ACCREDITATION MEETING – On March 4, President Dreyfuss attended the CEO Accreditation
Meeting at West Los Angeles College in Culver City. Approximately 20 Presidents and Chancellors
met with ACCJC CEO Dr. Barbara Beno, ACCJC Chair Dr. Sherrill Amador and ACCJC
Commissioners Raul Rodriguez and Frank Gornick. They engaged in open and honest conversations
with the Commission representatives with the goal of improving the relationship between the
membership and the Commission. Topics included: what does the membership and ACCJC have in
common; what values/goals does the membership and ACCJC share; what do CEOs need from the
Commission and vice versa; how does the membership and ACCJC improve communications and
outcomes. The results of the conversations will be debriefed at the Northern and Southern
conferences.
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PRINCIPAL OF THE DAY – On March 6, President Dreyfuss served as “Principal for a Day” by job
shadowing Principal Amy Moss at Grazide Elementary in Hacienda Heights. She interacted with
students in 10 classrooms and observed their active learning and participation in math, writing skills
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and in the computer lab. She was impressed with the teachers’ method of teaching their students how
to think critically by applying the common core standards into their curricula. She was also impressed
with the teachers’ enthusiasm and commitment to their students as reflected with their overtime hours
without pay. Grazide’s API Score of close to 950 speaks for the school’s reputation of high level of
achievement. She was also invited to attend a luncheon at the Industry Hills Expo Center Pavilion with
approximately 300 attendees who also served as “Principal for a Day.”
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WOMEN’S HISTORY DAY CONFERENCE – On March 7, President Dreyfuss was thrilled to have
welcomed nearly 300 high school seniors to the 19th Annual Women’s History Day Conference on our
campus. After Dr. Zolita Fisher introduced her as the 9th Superintendent/President of Rio Hondo
College, she shared with the audience that she started as a classified staff member at Rio Hondo
College in the field of accounting to demonstrate that nothing is impossible. She gave thanks to our
partners in this endeavor, Whittier Union High School District and The Soroptimist International of
Whittier, and to all the committee members who made the day possible, including our outstanding trichairs:
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Dr. Zolita Fisher, Director of TRiO
Dr. Elizabeth Coria, Director of Financial Aid AND
Jasmine Lopez, Interim Director of Student Life & Leadership
Keynote Speaker Dunia Elvir, Telemundo News Anchor, moved the audience with her inspirational and
humbling story as an immigrant from Honduras who never gave up on her dream of becoming a news
reporter. She did not let her immigrant status, the poor and violent conditions she grew up in Watts, nor
becoming a teen mom at the age of 18 with an autistic child get in the way of pursuing her dream. She
converted every adversity into an opportunity, embracing the theme of the conference: “Women
Inspiring Hope & Possibility.”
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DISCUSSION OF STEM – President Dreyfuss, along with our VP Academic Affairs, Dean of
Math/Science and Professor Gisela-Spieler were invited by Board Member Madeline Shapiro to a
STEM discussion with the South Whittier School District Administrators. South Whittier School District
Administrators, as well as their science faculty, are very interested in developing the STEM program
including some elective curriculum. Rio Hondo College may be able to provide mentorship programs
for the school district.
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AA-T APPROVED - The proposed AA-T for Journalism and AA-T for Spanish degrees each gained
approval from the Chancellor’s Office last week. This is in addition to the recently approved AA-T for
English and current AA-T for Communication Studies degrees, among others. These four degrees will
be available to students by the fall to reinforce clear academic pathways within the Communications &
Languages Division.
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FORENSICS SHOWCASE - Last Thursday’s Fourth Annual Forensics Showcase was a remarkable
success. Electrifying student performances, parliamentary debates, and panel discussions were
presented to a full and lively audience in the Wray Theater. High commendation goes to Forensics
Coordinator Libby Curiel, Coaches Grant Tovmasian & Erin Crossman, and the entire Forensics
team. For a view of the remarkable night, visit our Facebook page
at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.650582671645609.1073741830.182206005149947&ty
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SPANISH INSTRUCTOR MARIANO ZARO will travel to Cartagena, Colombia this week to present at
the International Congress of Hispanic Literature. His presentation is entitled, La producción poética en
español en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, (Poetry Production in Spanish in the City of Los Angeles). Dr.
Zaro will also moderate a panel discussion on Hispanic poetry within the US.
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EQUITY 2014 CONFERENCE - Ruthie Retana, Dyrell Foster, and Robert Holcomb will be in Oakland
this Friday attending the Equity 2014 conference, hosted by the Community College League of
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California. Student equity is an important aspect of the Student Success Initiative and they will be able
to bring useful information back to campus.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER – On March 7, the Child Development Center provided a fun Snow
Day for the Center’s children, their families, staff and students completing lab hours. Almost 100
people slid down the sled run and played in the snow (seven tons) while a four-foot snowman
watched. The event was funded by a Basket Raffle at the center and the Auxiliary Services
Organization. Visit our Facebook page to view the Snow Day fun:
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CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PRESENTATION BY WHITTIER COLLEGE – Rio Hondo
College Professors Melissa Rifino-Juarez and Carol Sigala organized an information session on Feb.
21 with Whittier College Professor Joyce Kaufman, Director of the Center of Civic Engagement at
Whittier College. As the Director of the Center, Professor Kaufman explained how service learning
took root within a few academic disciplines and eventually blossomed across nearly all disciplines at
Whittier College. Professor Kaufman, who is a political science professor, discussed how Whittier
College’s long-standing relationships with the surrounding Whittier community has helped to create
numerous service learning or civic engagement opportunities for Whittier College’s students. Rio
Hondo College professors in attendance gained many ideas on how similar efforts to promote civic
engagement among our students can be sustained at Rio Hondo College.
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MARCH-IN-MARCH – Twenty-nine (29) students chaperoned by the Vice President of Student
Services, Henry Gee and the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Dyrell Foster participated in the educational
rally and march to the state capital, and ASRHC represented the College very well as they illuminated
important educational issues in Sacramento. Kudos to ASRHC President ,Valeria Guerrero; ASRHC
Vice President, Chris Santana and SSCCC Region VIII Senator, Cesar Flores for representing Rio
Hondo so eloquently in our state capitol. ASRHC advisor Jasmine López and Director of Governmental
& Community Relations, Russell Castaneda-Calleros also accompanied the student leaders when they
met with the legislators.
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SAFE SPRING BREAK ON 3/18/14 – The ASRHC and Student Life & Leadership will be hosting the
2nd annual Safe Spring Break event to create awareness on campus about safe and healthy practices
while having fun during the spring break week off. There will be a resource fair, “You don’t need alcohol
to have fun” game fair, and a keynote sponsored by the ASRHC and Student Affairs.
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LAW SCHOOL INITIATIVE - Rio Hondo College has submitted an application for the Community
College Pathway to Law School Initiative. If selected this will be a wonderful opportunity for RHC
students interested in pre-law.
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Regular Board Meeting, March 12, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
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Undercurrent—The Paintings of Cole Case and Joan Kahn, Reception & Artists’ Talk – Thursday,
March 13, 7:00 p.m. Rio Hondo College Art Gallery.
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RioSource Open House – Thursday, March 13, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Board Room.
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KABC Channel 7 – Adjunct Accounting Instructor Steven Valdes to appear on air on the Annual KABC
CH 7 Tax Tip Hotline, Thursday, March 13, 4:00 -6:30 p.m.
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Women’s “Herstory” Month - There will be a film screening of Miss Representation in SU201 on 3/13
at 1 pm.
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Free Income Tax Preparation and Family Resources Fair – Friday, March 14, 2014, B118/
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Project ERANOS Concert – Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Wray Theater.
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) – Now through April 11, on Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Business Building B118.
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Writes of Spring April 23-24 Wray Theater
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Taste of Rio – Foundation Fundraiser, Friday, May 2, 6 p.m. Mid-Quad
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Commencement – Thursday, May 22, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
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ATHLETIC EVENTS WEEK OF MAR. 9 - 15
WOMEN’S Softball –
Mar. 12, vs. Victor Valley College, Away @ 3:00 p.m.
Mar. 14, vs. College of the Desert, Away @ 3:00 p.m.
WOMEN’S Tennis –
Mar. 11, Rain Makeup (if necessary), TBD @ 2:00 p.m.
Mar. 13, vs. Mt. Sac, Away @ 2:00 p.m.
MEN’S Baseball –
Mar. 11, vs. San Diego Mesa, Away @ 2:30 p.m.
Mar. 13, vs. San Diego Mesa, Home @ 2:30 p.m.
MEN’S/WOMEN’S Swim –
Mar. 14, ELAC/ El Camino, El Camino @ 12:30 p.m.
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them to Sandy Sandello in the President’s Office for inclusion in next week’s e-Messenger.
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