From the Office of the President
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By Dr. Kathleen A. Rose, Superintendent / President
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The Edward Boss Prado Foundation's Board of Directors presented $30,000 to Gavilan College for
Prado on the Go
scholarships at the college's recent
Through the Decades Centennial Gala.
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Many thanks to our partners in the Community
At Gavilan College the season of giving has begun early, and I am excited to share some incredible news with our campus community.
Announcing the Edward Boss Prado Foundation's Scholarship Fund for Career Education students
At our recent
Through the Decades Centennial Gala
event a highlight was certainly the presentation of a check for
$30,000 from the
Edward Boss Prado Foundation
. These funds will be targeted specifically for
Prado On The Go
scholarships to students pursuing Career Education pathways, to help them to achieve success in well-paying careers. Gavilan's Career Education programs include HVAC, Digital Media, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Water Resources Management, Nursing, Cosmetology, Computer Science, and Administration of Justice. According to the Edward Boss Prado Foundation's board, in a recent statement "Education and Training are the essential elements to close the skills gap and provide higher incomes and the workers needed for businesses to expand." We are proud to partner with the Edward Boss Prado Foundation in this important endeavor. For more information about the Prado On The Go Scholarships, contact the
Gavilan College Office of Financial Aid
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We were further able to celebrate the founder of the Edward Boss Prado Foundation, Cecelia Ponzini, earlier this week at the annual
Community Spirit Awards
in Morgan Hill. The Community Spirit Awards are a source of pride for the college, and were created in 1999 by our Board of Trustees as a way to recognize contributions in each of the communities which form the Gavilan Joint Community College District. These awards honor the people and institutions that contribute to improving the quality of life in each community where our students live. Each of the three sets of awards includes an individual, a business, and an organization, with stories of inspiration and service that are shared at the awards ceremony each year. This year the award recipients are:
Morgan Hill / San Martin:
• Individual - Cecelia Ponzini
• Organization - Operation Freedom Paws
• Business - Creative Manufacturing Solutions
Gilroy: (Awards will be presented at the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce November Breakfast on November 20.
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• Individual - Michele Pierson
• Organization - Gilroy Police Department
• Business - Straw Hat Pizza
San Benito County: (Awards to be presented at the Hollister Downtown Association October breakfast on October 24.
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• Individual - Kent Child
• Organization - Hollister Elks Lodge
• Business - DLG Printing
Thank you all for what you give to our community, our students and our college. We appreciate having this opportunity to celebrate you, especially during our centennial year!
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Celebrating 100 years
Check out online resources and events all year in celebration of this milestone in the history of our college and communities.
HISTORY THROUGH HEADLINES
1919-1929
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1930-1939
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1940-1949
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1950-1959
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1960-1969
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THE FORMATION OF THE DISTRICT
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1970-1979
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1980-1989
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1990-1999
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2000-2009
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2010-2019
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THE FUTURE
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- Sat, Oct 5 at 9:00 AM - Coffee & Conversations with Dr. Kathleen Rose at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, San Juan Bautista
- Sat, Oct 5 at 7:30 PM - South Valley Symphony Gavilan Spirit Concert in the Theater
- Thu, Oct 17 at 12:30 PM - Just In Time Mobile Food Pantry in parking lot H until 2:30 pm (open to the public)
- Sat, Oct 19 at 9:00 AM - Coffee & Conversations with Dr. Kathleen Rose at Wings of History Air Museum, San Martin
- Weds, Oct 23 - Community Spirit Awards - 7:30- a.m., Paines Restaurant, Halloster
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What's new at Gavilan College?
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Third Annual Jazz Concert honors Gavilan’s Centennial Year
Jazz @ Gavilan, Celebrating 100 Years showcased three area jazz ensembles performing original music.
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Health Fair offers resources to Gavilan community
October 4 – Gavilan College's health fair, in its 26th year, offered free health screenings and health information to the community.
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Future educators form new club, explore career opportunities
Future Educators, a new club, offers community, career path information and university tours to students interested in exploring a teaching career.
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Model of student success: EOPS celebrates 50 years
Gavilan College EOPS celebrates 50 years of student success, and graduates share their stories.
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