What's up with Proposition V |
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Here is a quick update on construction projects funded by Proposition V, a $398 million bond measure approved by East County voters in 2012 to modernize existing facilities or to build new ones to meet expanding student needs:
Phase 2 of Grossmont College's Science, Math and Career Tech Complex, also known as Building 36, includes the construction of a new $49 million two-story building of approximately 59,000 square feet. Update: Basement footing and retaining wall footings are complete. Underground site utilities are near completion.
At Cuyamaca College, construction continues for a $38.2 million Student Services Building that will house Counseling, Admissions, Financial Aid, DSPS, EOPS, CalWORKS and other student services programs. Project status: Steel erection nears completion; installation of the metal decking on the second and third floors is complete.
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More virtual workshops at Cuyamaca College |
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In addition to the Latinx Heritage Month events, Cuyamaca College is offering other Culture and Community Circle virtual workshops this month. From Indigenous People's Day to Filipinx Heritage Month, the Culture and Community Circle workshops at Cuyamaca College cover a variety of important political and cultural issues.
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Monday, Oct. 11: 3-4 p.m. “Indigenous People's Day: Kumeyaay Resilience, Cultural Burns & Columbus”
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Thursday, Oct. 14: Noon to 1 p.m.: “Impact of 'Cultural Portals': Ethnic Identity Development for Filipinx-Americans"
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Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 20-21: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Social Justice and Black Consciousness Conference
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Friday, Oct. 22: 10-11 a.m.: Filipino Diaspora in San Diego
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Wednesday, Oct. 27: 9:30-10:30 a.m.: Dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence
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Thursday, Oct. 28: 10:30-11:30 a.m.: October College Hour presented by Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Faculty for a Q&A
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Friday, Oct. 29: 10-11 a.m.: Filipinos and Anti-Asian Racism
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Fall 2021 short-term classes starting soon |
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In a hurry to pick up some quick college credits? Or ready to dip your toe in the water and return to Grossmont or Cuyamaca colleges for in-person classes?
Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges have increased their offerings of short-term, accelerated classes for the fall based on demand, with more students returning to the campuses for both in-person and virtual classes. A list of Grossmont College’s short-term classes are found here.,For Cuyamaca College’s classes, click here. The majority of the short-term classes are eight-week courses starting Oct. 11 and running through Dec. 11.
For more information on applying and enrolling, as well as financial aid, go to www.gcccd.edu/now/.
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Grossmont & Cuyamaca colleges host Undocumented Student Action Week |
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Serving the largest population of undocumented students in the state, California Community Colleges are committed to serving ALL students, regardless of immigration status.
Undocumented/Dreamer Student Action Week is a statewide community college campaign to advocate and provide support resources for our undocumented student population. During the week, California's community colleges are encouraged to engage in advocacy and support efforts in solidarity with undocumented students throughout the state.
Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges are jointly presenting these virtual workshops:
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Monday, Oct. 18: Noon-1:30 p.m.: “The Impact of a Safe and Empowering Students/families and Their Mental Health”
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Monday, Oct. 18: 4-5:30 p.m.: Undocumented/DACA Status Student and Professional Panel
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Tuesday, Oct. 18: 10-11:30 a.m.: "It Takes a Village: Strategies to Creating a Welcoming Campus Environment for Undocumented-status Students"
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Tuesday, Oct. 19: 6-7:30 p.m.: Financial Aid Presentation for Undocumented Students and Their Families
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Wednesday, Oct. 20: 3-4 p.m.: DACA, Pathway to Citizenship, Immigration
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Wednesday, Oct. 20: 5-6:30 p.m.: Financial Aid Presentation for Undocumented Students and Their Families (bilingual presentation)
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Thursday, Oct. 21: 9-10:30 a.m.: How the Black Lives Matter Movement, Anti-API Hate Crimes & Undocumented Status Community Intersect
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Thursday, Oct. 21: 1-2 p.m.: Open Mic
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Thursday, Oct. 21: 3-4 p.m.: Undocumented Action Week Presentation
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Friday, Oct. 22: 1-2 p.m.: Using My Student Voice (Cuyamaca/Grossmont students create a space for undocumented/DACA-status students can share ideas to improve the campus climate)
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Grossmont, Cuyamaca colleges ready
for live arts performances
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After more than a year and a half of performances and presentations over Zoom and YouTube, the arts are returning in person to Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges.
Other October concerts include:
- Oct. 13: Grossmont Guitar Ensemble directed by Sean Bassett and Fred Benedetti
- Oct. 20: Grossmont Concert Band directed by Russ Sperling
- Oct. 21: Grossmont Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by Melonie Grinnell
- Oct. 28: Grossmont Symphony and Master Chorale directed by Randall Tweed
All Grossmont College events start at 7:30 p.m. and are reserve seating only by emailing the music office at anthony.cutietta@gcccd.edu. Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event, with only cash and checks accepted.
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At Cuyamaca College's Sam Ciccati Performing Arts Center will be the 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 performance of the Cuyamaca College Choir presenting “One World: In Spirit, Ritual, and Song.” Led by artistic director Jasper Sussman, the choir performance will feature a number of guest soloists with a repertoire including the piece, “Grateful Heart” by Hussein Janmohamed, dedicated to frontline workers and teachers.
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'Sugar & Seeds' at Grossmont College's Stagehouse Theatre |
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The lights are also back on at the Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre where live performances of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” began Sept. 30 and quickly sold out for October engagements.
The next theatrical performance is set for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16."Sugar & Seeds," based on the ancient Buddhist legend, "The Mustard Seed," tells the story of 9-year-old Jayce and her tough year dealing with COVID, annoying siblings, and the loss of a family pet.
Tickets for fall 2021 productions can be purchased by calling the box office at 619-644-7234 or emailing alexis.popko@gcccd.edu
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Grossmont College continues
Fall Readings Series
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The Grossmont College English and Creative Writing program presents the 2021 Fall Reading Series, a host of virtual, public events celebrating literature, showcasing award-winning authors, and honoring the inspiration to write. October events include:
7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18 Lester Bangs Memorial Reading - Jessica Hopper: Jessica Hopper is a music critic, producer and author based in Chicago. In a career spanning more than 20 years, Hopper has earned acclaim as a provocative, fearless music journalist. She has written for GQ, Rolling Stone, The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, Elle, and Bookforum. She is the author of The First Collection of Criticism By A Living Female Rock Critic and the 2018 music memoir Night Moves.
The events are free and open to the public. Registration is required.
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The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when Luzones Indios landed at what is now Morro Bay, California. In 2009, U.S. Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month in the United States.
Grossmont College's Asian and Pacific Islander Committee is marking the month with a series of free, public events. For more details, including registration information and Zoom links, go to www.grossmont.edu/API
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Oct. 13, 2021. 3:30-4:45 p.m.: Open Mic hosted by DJ Kuttin Kandi
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Oct. 21, 2021, 3-4 p.m.: Jose Antonio Vargas: Journalist, Filmmaker & Activist
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Oct. 22, 2021, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Adobo Cooking Hour: Let's Cook Together
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Oct. 26, 2021, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Samahan: Music & Dance
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Oct. 27, 2021, 7-8:15 p.m.: Fil-Am: Connections to the Homeland Virtual Panel
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Oct. 30, 2021,Time TBD: A Montage of the Filipinx Diaspora to the Republic of Korea
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