May 2023

UPDATES

Register for Summer and Fall classes!

Registration for Summer and Fall classes is starting earlier than ever! Apply now to ensure your registration appointment time. Apply Now

Scholarship applications are still open for students!

More than 350 scholarships are available to students this fall through the Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges. Students must be enrolled to be eligible to apply for scholarships. The deadline to apply is May 12. For more information or to apply: read more

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Nine Cuyamaca College students recently received scholarships at the Live Your Dreams Awards Luncheon. The Live Your Dream Program honors women for their herculean efforts to make life better for themselves and their children through continuing education. Read more

Grossmont College Hosts East County Homeless Task Force Meeting Featuring Assemblymember Chris Ward

Topics included pending state legislation, the need for more permanent housing, supportive services, and data to track progress. About 60 people attended.

Cuyamaca student wins state Student Leadership Award

Cuyamaca College Student Seinna Shaba is one of just three community college students statewide to receive the California Community Colleges Board of Governors Student Leadership Award. Read more

IN THE NEWS

» Grossmont College Theatre Arts presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

» Exhibition captures Grossmont professor’s devotion to ocean

» Vice President of Academic Affairs at Grossmont College recently named president of Monterey Peninsula Community College

» Grossmont College Middle East Ensemble to perform May 20

Grossmont College Vice President selected for national Aspen Institute fellowship

Marsha Gable, vice president of Student Services at Grossmont College, is one of 35 educators across the United States to be chosen by the Aspen Institute for a 10-month fellowship designed to prepare future community college presidents. Read more

UPCOMING EVENTS

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Kick-Off

Wednesday, May 3, 12-1 PM

Grossmont | Main Quad

Food provided by Sam Woo BBQ

More information on AANHPI events can be found here

San Diego Kimono Club Fashion/Dance Show

Wednesday, May 10, 11:45 AM-12:30 PM

Grossmont | Main Quad

Food provided by Narumi Sushi and Teriyaki

More information on AANHPI events can be found here

Asian Americans and Mental Health

Thursday, May 11, 2:30-3:30 PM

Presented by Marc Pescadera

AANHPI Heritage Family College Night

For high school students and community members interested in attending Grossmont College

Wednesday, May 17, 5:30-7:30 PM

Grossmont | Griffin Gate/Main Quad

Food provided by Da Kine’s Hawaiian Cuisine

More information on AANHPI events can be found here

Mental Health in the AAPI Community

Friday, May 26, 2-3 PM

Fine Art & Graphic Design Student Exhibition

April 26 - May 17

Reception Wednesday May 3, 6-7 PM

Cuyamaca | Building B, East, Third Floor

More information can be found here

27th Annual Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival

Saturday, May 6, 9 AM-3 PM

The Water Conservation Garden

Free event entry

Find more info here

Grossmont College Band Spring Concert

Under the direction of Conductor Russ Sperling

Tuesday, May 23, 7:30 PM

Grossmont | Performing & Visual Arts Center

GA $10

More information can be found here

More Grossmont students transfer to SDSU than from any other college

Data from San Diego State University shows that more Grossmont College students enrolled than from any other school during the fall 2022 semester. Read more

WHAT'S UP WITH PROP V?

Here are the statuses of construction projects funded by Proposition V, a $398 million bond measure approved by East County voters in 2012. The projects are modernizing existing facilities and building new ones to meet student and community needs. Below are estimated costs and key dates on the projects.

Grossmont College:

» Design

Master Pump: $4.0 M, Anticipated construction start date TBD
Arts and Communications Complex (Phase 2 Communication, Drama, Art, Ceramics & World Languages): $55.9 M, Anticipated construction start date 02/26
Liberal Arts & Business Tech Complex (Phase 1 - Bldgs. 51 & 55): $26.6 M, Anticipated construction start date 01/24

» Construction

Science, Math, & Career Tech Complex (Phase 2 - Bldg. 36): $49.3 M, Anticipated completion date 06/23
Liberal Arts & Business Tech Complex (Phase 1 – Bldgs. 52, 53, & 54): $11 M, Anticipated completion date 12/23

Cuyamaca College:

» Design

Instructional Building F: $33 M, Anticipated construction start date 12/24
Bldg. A Renovation: $9.2 M, Anticipated construction start date 03/24

For detailed project updates, please refer to the most recent Facilities Project Status Report.