2012-13 Student & Staff Recognitions
Measures of Success
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
Board of Trustees Study Meeting
May 7, 2013
“In every success story, you will find
someone who has made a courageous
decision.” –Peter Drucker
A retrospective of courageous decisions and
outstanding success stories at
Las Positas College
for the academic year 2012 – 2013.
Las Positas College: Offering the highest
level of educational opportunities to our
students and community
Student Scholarship Among Best in Nation
One of 20 in nation on All-USA Academic Team, Kris Adhikari. More than 1,800 community
college students from 800 colleges were nominated for the Community College Team.
One of 73 in nation to win Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Award for Undergraduate Transfer
Scholarships, Alaina Schofield.
“Las Positas College has enabled me to grow, learn, and explore tons of options
that I never knew existed. I was able to gain the tools to help me become a better
student. Las Positas College is a place that can open boundless opportunities.”
Kris Adhikari, All-USA Academic Team
UC Berkeley Transfer Student, Fall 2013
“Las Positas College is the stepping stone to my academic success and it is my
second home because of the constant care and support I have received.”
Alaina Schofield, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Award Recipient
UC Berkeley Transfer Student, Fall 2013
LPC’s Abigail Moore is Top AGS Student in the State
Three LPC Students Win AGS State Scholarships
Alpha Gamma Sigma California Community College Scholastic Honor
Society winners. From left, Breanna Krumins (Charles Bell Service
scholarship), Jewlie Burns (Kathleen D. Loly Academic scholarship),
and Abigail Moore (Tom Jackson Academic/Service/ Leadership
scholarship) as the top AGS student in the state. Kudos to LPC’s AGS
Adviser Randy Taylor.
Abigail Moore with
her All California
Academic First
Team medallion
Student Veteran Shines to Win “Bright Mind” Scholarship
One of Only 10 Winners from More Than 8,000 Applicants
Student Veteran Julian Alvarez was named a "PG&E Bright Mind"
and received $30,000 a year for five years to continue his education.
Only 10 people out of more than 8,000 applicants were awarded the
PG&E Bright Minds Scholarship. He is a member of the Student
Veterans Organization, a member of the Psychology Club, and is part
of PSI BETA. He was featured in a story on ABC KGO-TV.
Congratulations to Our Scholar Athlete
Kyle Suchland
Stanford University to Present Work by
Six Honors Students
Congratulations to our six students whose projects have
been accepted for presentation at the sixth annual
Community College Research Symposium at Stanford
University: Natalie Craig, Brenna Gomer, Christine Kelly,
Rafi Ansari, Candy Wager, and Tyler Hayden.
Honors Transfer Program Coordinator Candy
Klaschus noted that 185 proposals from across
California were submitted and only 84 were chosen.
Taking Pride in Our Students’ Success
New accountability scorecard created by the
California Community Colleges Board of Governors measures
student performance at each community college.
Thank you, Voters!
New Student Services Administration Building Funded by Measure B Opened in March
Community Connections
We Are Proud to be a Vital Member of Our
Outstanding Community
LPC collaborated with the
City of Livermore to host the
Fourth of July Fireworks
Celebration.
Fire Service Technology Color Guard earned the
“General Sweepstakes Award” for their
participation in the Livermore Rodeo Parade.
Thank you, Lawrence Livermore National Security!
Our Science Department received a LLNS Community Gift Program Grant
of $5,000 to support undergraduate science and engineering research, fully
funding Promoting a Culture of Scientific Research: Undergraduate
Research Poster Session.
LPC Chosen to Host White House
Hispanic Community Action Summit
Engaging the Hispanic community, gathering and exchanging information
with community leaders.
Left: President Kevin G. Walthers and Assistant
Secretary of State for Economic and Business
Affairs with the U.S. Department of State José
Fernández. Above, Vice President of Student
Services Diana Rodriguez and Associate Director for
the Office of Public Engagement for The White
House Julie Chávez Rodriguez, granddaughter of
legendary labor and civil rights leader Cesar
Chávez.
White House Hispanic Community
Action Summit - July 26th, 2012
Above: Student body President Cherry
Bogue; Associate Director for the Office of
Public Engagement for The White House
Julie Chávez Rodriguez, granddaughter of
legendary labor and civil rights leader Cesar
Chávez; and student Abigail Moore.
We Support Our Student Veterans
Beginning with a Gateway to Their Success
Because of Our Strong and Enduring Commitment to Our Student Veterans
LPC Chosen To Host Important Regional Training Event
Representatives from Colleges and Organizations Throughout the Area Attended
Veterans Day 2012: Honoring Those Who Served
Devoting a Day to Honor Women Veterans
Thank you, Guests and Bidders!
You Are the Best!
"The Best of the Best" netted almost $85,000—
including $16,000 from the new On-line Auction—to
help support our campus community.
“Best of the Best” Gala Jazz Band
Gets the Party Started!
New, Innovative “Foundation 55” Signature
Fundraising Program Captures National Attention
Students Reap Benefits of Text Book Loaner Program
New Program Reaches Out to Students in Need
LPC Launches Puente Project
Joining Puente founder Chabot College and institutions across the
state to increase achievement for underrepresented students
Supporting Student Success at Our Tutorial Center
Thank you, Pauline Trummel,
Tutorial Programs
Instructor/Coordinator
Record Breaking College Night
Attracts More Than 800 Students and Parents
We appreciate our
Student Services staff
and volunteers who made
this event a phenomenal
success!
Campus Safety & Security: Our First Priority
ALERTU
Sustainability Committee Keeps Campus Green
Bottle Refill Stations: New water
fountains have been installed around
campus that allow you to refill your own
water bottle with clean, cool filtered water.
Making a Difference: Campus Change Network
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Aprendiendo a Triunfar:
“Learning to Triumph” Event for the
Spanish Speaking Community
LPC Welcomes International Students
Led by Cindy Balero and Sean Day, the International Student Program serves more than
130 students from 35 different countries.
We Are Proud of Our High Transfer Rate
Four year institutions are eager to recruit LPC students. This year, 48 colleges visited
campus for our successful Transfer Day. Four LPC students were among the Fall 2012
class of transfer students to the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of
Business which accepts only 100 transfers per year from across the nation.
Renee Pegues Received Inaugural Mayor’s Commendation
Livermore Mayor John Marchand presented the first-ever “Mayors Commendation” to LPC
Executive Assistant Renee Pegues in honor of her key role in staging the Livermore Old
Fashioned Fourth of July Event. Renee’s expertise and commitment to serving our community
ensured that the entire event could be successfully staged.
Dr. Janice Noble and Dr. John Ruys Recognized by
Livermore Chamber of Commerce for Leadership
Dr. Neal Ely Honored with “Salute to Excellence” Award
from the American Chemical Society
for his Support of the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad
This is just one of the many honors
over the years for Dr. Ely, Dean
Emeritus of Academic Services, who
retired this year. Thank you for your
invaluable contributions to our
college, Dr. Ely!
President Kevin Walthers Invited as Guest Speaker
at Chabot College’s Law and Democracy Series
Dr. Walthers discussed the history of segregation in public schools and
universities and drew comparisons to Fisher vs. Texas, the affirmative action case
before the United States Supreme Court.
Forensics: Talk Hawks Soar to the Top!
First in NorCal & 8th at Division Nationals
Victories Over:
International Forensics Championships in
Antwerp, Belgium
Mass Communications in Action: Our Award-Winning Student Publications
Hot off the Press:
Student journalists at the Express are in direct competition with the Harvard
Crimson in an international contest recognizing the best student media websites
in the United States and Canada.
New Paramedic Program Prepares Life Savers
Las Positas College now offers one of the few programs in California using the latest, state-ofthe-art National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards curriculum.
LPC Geology Rocks!
Test your Rock Knowledge at Our New Rock Teaching Garden.
Get the hard facts by scanning the QR code or entering the URL.
Third Annual LLNL/LPC Seminar Series
LLNL/LPC
Science & Engineering
Seminar Series
Theory to Practice:
How Science Gets Done
Seminar 10 - A Compact
Accelerator for Cancer
Therapy: How Protons May
Save Your Life
Seminar 12 Reconstructing a Rabies
Epidemic - Byte by Byte
Seminar 11
Seminar 9 – “Running a National Lab and What it
Takes to Succeed at One,” By Parney Albright,
Ph.D., Director of the Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory (LLNL) and President of Lawrence
Livermore National Security (LLNS)
LPC Foundation and English Dept. Bring Shakespeare to Campus:
San Francisco Shakespeare-on-Tour production of
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Health & Wellness Center and Student Health Club Present
Health Professions Explorations Speaker Series
PHYSICAL THERAPY
MEDICAL DOCTOR
NURSING
Student and Biology Club Conduct Life-Saving Drive
Student Julia Stansberry and the Biology Club conducted
a successful drive to register potential donors with the
national Bone Marrow Registry. The club registered 58
people—topping their goal by almost 50 percent.
The Business and Marketing Department Introduced
The Business & Entrepreneurship Speaker Series
Bay Area business leaders shared inspiring stories to spark
student success and a start-up spirit.
Ray Cloud, Vice President
for Ross Stores, a Fortune
500 Company
Jody Bagno-Dill, founder of
JAZZ Business Consulting
Nanette Hunter, DUnique Tools
President and CEO
The Student Business Club
Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda
Award-winning club helped at business events,
toured the Federal Reserve Bank of San
Francisco, and attended the spring Phi Beta
Lambda Conference in Ontario, CA.
Way to Score Speakers!
The Student International Business Association
Three-time Super Bowl Champ and legendary 49er Brent Jones:
“Don’t let roadblocks obstruct your path. Keep going!”
Alumnus Takeo Hiraki, UC Berkeley transfer, accepted at
Brown University: How to transfer and get internships
Psychology Department Brings World
Renowned Speakers to Campus
"Stigma, Mental
Illness, and Families:
Can Things Change?"
Dr. Stephen Hinshaw,
UC Berkeley
psychology professor
and author
Talk Hawks, Early Childhood Development, Library Share
Time and Talents with Children in Our Community
Happy Holidays
LPC!
Join
Las Positas Talk Hawks for
Holiday Stories in the Library
Sponsored by Library, Early Childhood
Development
andActivities
Speech
Children’s Craft
Children’s
Craft
Activities
Snacks
Provided
Snacks Provided
December
14, 2012
December
14, 2012
11am – 12:30pm
11am
– Library
12:30pm
LPC
LPC Library Reading Room
LPC Design Shop Students Create Book Design and
Promotional Materials for Faculty Author
Part of the Visual Communications Program, the Design Shop is an award-winning
student business that provides career experience for students and professional-level
services for their clients.
Dr. Stuart McElderry,
LPC History Instructor
and Author.
The Arts on Campus
"The future belongs to young people with an education and
the imagination to create.“ –President Barack Obama
Performing Arts: Music, Theater, Dance!
Children's Theater Production Looking Glass Land
Critics Raved!
Looking Glass
Land
Was a hit!
Library Hosts Creative
Re-New a Book Contest
for National Library Week
The Child Development Center:
Where Children and Students Go to Grow!
Fostering Multi-Cultural Communication and Friendships
It’s a Win-Win Event!
Theresa Murray’s Anthropology
students practice interviewing
students from another culture.
Students in English as a Second
Language practice speaking
English.
Cheers!
Viticulture & Winery Technology Program
Wins Gold Medals at County Fair
Welding Technology
A female employee with Sandia National Laboratories
takes a welding class at LPC. Classes took field trips to
Ryerson Metals and the Ironworkers Union. Also this year:
Welding Instructor Scott Miner and a group of his students
received a commendation from the City of Pleasanton for
making much-needed repairs at the Police Department.
Automotive Technology
Associated Students of Las Positas College (ASLPC)
Thanks for a Great Year!
You Are the Best!
For the First Time in
Las Positas College
History, We Are…
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!
Las Positas College Women's Swimming Wins
The Coast Conference Championships
CONGRATULATIONS, CHAMPS!
Kudos to Head Coach Jason Craighead
(He’s the one covered in silly string.)
Men's Swim & Dive Team Placed 3rd for
2nd Year in a Row
Athletics - Soccer
Way to go, teams! Congrats to the Men’s Soccer team for placing
eight players on the All Coast Conference Team!
Head Women’s Soccer Coach Sissi do Amor
Honored with “Women Demonstrating Leadership Award” and
Hall of Fame membership
By Contra Costa Commission for Women
Athletics - Cross-Country
Both the Men's and Women's Cross-Country teams qualified for the November
3rd Nor/Cal Regional Race!
The Men's team placed 2nd overall!
Athletics – Basketball
Freshman Jacob Contreras was named to the first-team, All Coast
Conference North Division squad.
Way to
Go,
Hawks!
Jacob Contreras
Athletics – Women’s Basketball
Athletics – Men’s Basketball
Athletics – Basketball
Helping Win the Fight Against Cancer
CONGRATULATIONS
to all of our students for their
amazing achievements…
…and to all of the LPC faculty,
staff, and administrators for
supporting their success.
Please join us for the
2013 Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 31, at 6 p.m.
PE Complex
Celebrate an End
and a New
Beginning!