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Chabot College Press Releases - 2002
12/19/02
Chabot College Revises Final Exam Schedule Due to Power Outage
(Hayward, CA) – Due to a major power outage at Chabot College yesterday, Final Exams have been rescheduled. Final exams scheduled for Wednesday night will be held tonight. Additional information is available on the Chabot College web site at www.chabotcollege.edu or by calling the campus at (510) 723-6600.
12/18/02
Chabot College Closes at 2pm Due to Power Outage
(Hayward, CA) - Due to a power outage, Chabot College will be closing at
2 pm and will remain closed through the night. All night classes will be cancelled.
Students are urged to call (510) 723-6600 on Thursday morning, before their
class begins to see if classes will be held tomorrow.
The Chabot College Child Care Center asks that all parents pick up their children
immediately. There will be no evening child care available tonight.
12/11/02
Chabot College Dental Hygiene Student Named ADHA Scholarship Recipient
(Hayward, CA) – Regina Everhart, a second year Chabot College dental hygiene
student, was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the American Dental
Hygienists Association Institute for Oral Health.
The ADHA is a national organization with components throughout the United
States, which s trives to encourage and promote professional excellence in
the field of dental hygiene. The primary focus of the ADHA Institute Scholarship
Program is to provide financial assistance to the dental hygiene students
and dental hygienists who can demonstrate a commitment to further the discipline
of dental hygiene through academic achievement, professional excellence, and
a desire to improve the public's overall health.
Everhart maintains a 4.0 GPA in the Chabot College Dental Hygiene Program
and is an active member of SADHA, the student chapter of the American Dental
Hygienists Association. She holds two associate degrees and currently
works as a registered dental assistant part time. After graduation, Everhart
plans to work clinically as a registered dental hygienist while being actively
involved in the ADHA. Her future plans include pursuing a baccalaureate degree
and eventually teaching dental hygiene. Additionally, she would like to explore
and practice veterinary dental hygiene.
For more information, please contact Carol Golden, Program Director at (510)
723-6900.
11/21/02
Chabot College Hosts Pacific Chamber Symphony Featuring Pianist Kevin Cole on November 24
(Hayward, CA) – Chabot College welcomes the highly acclaimed Pacific Chamber
Symphony as it opens its 14 th season in the East Bay with The American
Radio Hour on Sunday, November 24 at 3:00 p.m. Held at the Chabot
College Performing Arts Center, the program will be performed under the guidance
of Maestro Lawrence Kohl and will celebrate the greatest music from the greatest
era of radio. Joining the Pacific Chamber Symphony for this special performance
is pianist Kevin Cole, considered to be the world's foremost interpreter of
George Gershwin's music. Tickets are available by calling (510) 352-3945.
In addition to Gershwin's signature piece "Rhapsody in Blue", the
program will also include the works of Richard Rogers and Aaron Copland. As
part of the Pacific Chamber Symphony's commitment to bringing chamber symphony
closer to the audience, the artists, Maestro Kohl, and Kevin Cole will be
available to chat during an extended intermission.
11/21/02
Chabot College Hosts Free Holiday Concert By U.S. Air Force Band
(Hayward, CA) – Chabot College will ring in the sounds of the season with
a free holiday concert performed by the United States Air Force Band of the
Golden West's Concert Band on Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. The concert
will take place at the Chabot College Performing Arts Center. The United States
Air Force Band of the Golden West is stationed at Travis Air Force Base in
Fairfield and is the only remaining active duty Air Force band west of the
Rockies.
Entitled "Home for the Holidays", the program will be conducted
by Captain Douglas Monroe, and was designed to appeal to both adults and children.
The concert celebrates family holiday traditions with a focus on those
military members serving our country who are based overseas.
The program will showcase band instrumentalists and vocalists performing holiday
favorites, concluding with the band's traditional holiday sing-along.
The band will also tie in its concert theme with a rendition of "I'll
Be Home for Christmas", the song that became something of a national
anthem when first introduced to the public in 1943, and continues to have
special significance for service men and women today.
Free tickets are available at Chabot College by calling (510) 723-6647, the
Hayward Library, the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, Pianos Plus, and Hayward
Recreation Department locations.
10/22/02
Chabot College Flagship Puente Project Recognized for Twenty Years of Support
(Hayward, CA) – The Puente Project will be recognized for its many contributions
to California college students at a ceremony on Wednesday, October 23, 2002
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hayward City Hall Rotunda. At that time, the
City of Hayward will recognize the Puente Project by issuing a City Resolution
and Proclamation. Hayward Mayor Roberta Cooper and Senator Liz Figueroa will
be on hand to make comments and participate in the recognition ceremony.
Two Chabot College faculty members, Felix Galaviz and Patricia McGrath launched
the Puente Project, in 1981. The program graduated its first class
of students the next year in 1982. This homegrown program operates on three
interrelated components: English writing skills courses, counseling methodologies,
and mentoring by community mentors. Today, the Puente Project has expanded
throughout the state of California community college system.
The mentors have guided students in their quest for a higher education degree,
and many of the mentors represent a cross-section of the Latino and general
professional community.
10/16/02
Chabot College Steel Drum Band to Play at the World Series
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 from 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m.
Who: Chabot College Steel Drum Band
What: They were contacted by the San Francisco Giants organization
to play before last Saturday's playoff game. They did such a terrific job
that the Giants' have invited them back to play before the opening of the
World Series at PacBell Park.
Where: Willie Mays Plaza at PacBell Park in San Francisco
Contact: Jennifer Aries at (925) 485-5215
10/16/02
The Chabot College Performing Arts Center presents the Moscow Ballet's Performance of the Nutcracker
What: The internationally acclaimed Moscow Ballet will perform
the world premiere of its tenth anniversary Great Russian Nutcracker.
When: Friday, November 1, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the
performance are available online at www.nutcracker.com, or through Ticketmaster
outlets including Tower Records, Wherehouse Music, Rite-Aid in Oakland or
Ticketmaster direct by calling (510) 625-8497. Tickets will also be
sold at the box office of the Chabot College Performing Arts Center on the
performance day, November 1, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Chabot College Performing Arts Center at 25555 Hesperian
Boulevard in Hayward.
Contact Information: For more information please contact
Roger Noyes, Performing Arts Center Manager at (510) 723-6976.
10/16/02
Moscow Ballet Launches Great Russian Nutcracker 2002 at Chabot College
(Hayward, CA) – The internationally acclaimed Moscow Ballet makes an exclusive
Bay Area appearance for the world premiere of its tenth anniversary Great
Russian Nutcracker on Friday, November 1, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chabot
College Performing Arts Center in Hayward. From this performance, the
troupe will embark on an 83-city tour of the United States.
"Chabot College is thrilled to have been able to accommodate the ambitious
touring schedule of the Moscow Ballet to calendar their only Bay Area appearance
this year," said Roger Noyes, Performing Arts Center manager.
The Moscow Ballet is a pure, classical company that brings the grand tradition
of a century of Russian ballet to audiences throughout the world. Its all-Russian
cast of 50 dancers features graduates of the Moscow Choreographic Institute
and the Vaganova Institute. The dancers, who range in age from 19-30, typically
begin their training between the ages of eight and twelve.
Joining the Russian troupe for the Chabot College performance will be local
Bay Area children who auditioned for parts months ago.
The Ballet designer, Valentin Fedorev, is also the resident designer of the
Chibarksari Opera House. Known as the "Russian Bear" to his
colleagues, Fedorev is a prodigy of Valery Leventa of the Bolshoi Ballet,
known for his diverse and often wonderfully comic sets.
Tickets for the performance are available online at www.nutcracker.com
or through Ticketmaster outlets including Tower Records, Wherehouse Music,
Rite-Aid in Oakland or Ticketmaster direct by calling (510) 625-8497. Tickets
will also be sold at the box office of the Chabot College Performing Arts
Center on the performance day, November 1, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
10/1/02
Chabot College Dental Hygiene Clinic Hosts a Free, Public Information Day
(Hayward, CA) - Chabot College Dental Hygiene Clinic will host
Dental Hygiene Information Day on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The dental clinic will be open to the general public, students, prospective
applicants and the dental community.
There will be a slide presentation, a discussion of the profession of dental
hygiene and the tremendous employment opportunities that are available upon
graduation. Information will be provided about the application process and
a tour of the clinic will be offered. There will also be a panel discussion
hosted by current and former students. This event will offer visitors
an opportunity to meet students, faculty and graduates and have specific questions
answered regarding the clinic and the program.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please call to reserve a seat
(510) 723-6900.
For more information about the event, please contact Carol Golden, Program
Director at (510) 723-6900.
8/29/02
"CANCER AS A TURNING POINT - FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING"
Chabot College and Hayward Area Recreation Co-Sponsor Free Seminar on September
14-15
"The person exists on many levels--physical, psychological and spiritual--and
none of these can be reduced to any other. To move successfully toward
health, all must be treated." -Dr. Lawrence
LeShan
(Hayward, CA) – Those whose life has been touched by cancer or life-threatening
illness, are invited to participate in a free weekend conference hosted by
Chabot College and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District entitled “Cancer
As a Turning Point---From Surviving to Thriving”. The conference is
presented by Healing Journeys, a non-profit organization focused on cancer
survival, is slated for Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
and Sunday, September 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Now in its 15 th year, the conference features internationally respected speakers
such as therapist and author Wayne Muller, Dr. Marty Rossman, a pioneer
in guided imagery and alternative medicine, and the whimsical artist/writer
SARK. A healing art exhibit will also be open to the public.
“We rotate the conference throughout many venues in the Bay Area, and this
marks the first time we have held it in this part of the East Bay,” said conference
leader and originator Jan Adrian. “We have another powerful roster
of presenters for the upcoming conference that offers something for everyone,”
she added.
The conference typically draws up to 1,500 participants, some of whom actually
have cancer or a chronic illness, others are friends and families, and still
others are caregivers or work in a medical environment.
According to Michelle Sherry, a social sciences faculty member at Chabot College
and a cancer survivor herself, attending the conference helped her to view
her illness as a turning point that changed her priorities and helped her
to learn how to live in the present. "It is a very empowering event that
is well presented in a large, supportive community environment," she
said.
The conference is free, but pre-registration is required. Continuing education
units are available (for a fee) for nurses and therapists. For more
information, please contact Healing Journeys at (800) 423-9882, or check the
website, www.healingjourneys.org
8/29/02
Chabot College Offers Reduced Cost Dental Services to the Community
(Hayward, CA) – The students in the Chabot College Dental Hygiene
Program offer low-cost dental services to the community on a regular basis.
Community members can take advantage of affordable oral exams, cleanings,
x-rays, fluoride treatments and sealants.
The Chabot Dental Hygiene Clinic is a full service clinic located on campus
in building 2200. As well as providing affordable services to the community,
the clinic also provides a 50% discount to Chabot students and faculty.
Appointments can by made by contacting the Chabot College Dental Clinic at
(510) 723-6900.
8/27/02
"Cancer as a Turning Point: From Surviving to Thriving" a Free,
Two-day Conference at Chabot College
This conference is sponsored by Healing Journeys, Chabot College and the Hayward
Area Recreation and Park District
What: "Cancer as a Turning Point: From Surviving
to Thriving" is a free, two-day conference for those touched by
cancer or chronic illness. Among the speakers are Wayne Muller, Dr. Marty
Rossman and author/artist SARK. A dmission is free.
When: Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday,
September 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Chabot College in Hayward.
Where: The Performing Arts Center at Chabot College, located
at 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.
Contact Information: To register by phone, call (800)
423-9882 or online at www.healingjourneys.org
For more information please contact Carol Bauman at (510)
723-6767.
8/19/02
Chabot College Offers “Issues-Post September 11” Class in Fall Semester
(Hayward, CA) - Chabot College in Hayward will explore the national and international
repercussions of the events of September 11, 2001 in a class entitled "Issues-Post
September 11" which is scheduled for the upcoming fall semester.
The class will also frame the circumstances of the attacks and examine the
issues surrounding them.
Students will read and discuss articles, view videos, participate in presentations
with guest speakers on the topic and carry out research of their own during
the course of the class. The 12-week class (course reference number
23153) begins on September 10 and meets Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m.
"There are a variety of classes being offered that touch on the events
of September 11, but many are focused on one component of the event, such
as the Muslim world, or terrorism," said Kip Waldo, a faculty member
in the anthropology department and Staff Development Coordinator at Chabot.
"This class will examine the issues surrounding the attacks on the World
Trade Center and the Pentagon, the war that followed and the current impact
on our lives."
For more information about the class, please contact Kip Waldo at (510) 723-6980.
8/12/02
Chabot College Offers Wide Range of New Computer Classes and Programs in Fall Semester
(Hayward, CA) – Chabot College in Hayward has expanded its Computer
Science program to include a broad list of new programs for the fall semester,
beginning on August 19.
Two new Associate of Arts (AA)/Associate of Science (AS) degrees programs
include a Linux Systems Programming transfer program, and a Linux Systems
Administration and Web Site Development technical/vocational program.
At a cost of just $11 per unit (for California residents), students can realize
a savings of up to $1500 per class over the cost of other institutions offering
the same courses.
In addition, Chabot has added several new Certificates of Achievement in Computer
Science. Students may now register for classes in Computer Programming,
Linux Systems Programming Specialist, Linux Systems Administration Specialist,
Oracle/SQL/SQL Server Specialist, and Web Site Development Specialist.
The Computer Science department has also added a new Certificate of Completion
in Computer Science in Microsoft Access/SQL Specialist and revised its Computer
Science AA/AS degrees for both transfer and technical/vocational students.
"These classes accommodate a broad range of students, from those who
are riding out the current economic slowdown by further developing their skills,
as well as those preparing to transfer to a university and study computer
science or a related field," said Keith Mehl, a computer science instructor
at Chabot.
8/9/02
Chabot College Launches Class on Customer Service in the Workplace
(Hayward, CA) – What role does customer service play in the success of a
company? Interested managers, employees and others are invited to learn
the answer to this important question at a new class offered at Chabot College
in Hayward, beginning August 19. Attracting new customers follows staffing
and product expenses as the most costly part of doing business.
Yet a recent survey by BusinessWeek magazine of more than 400 consumers
found that less than two percent would rate the level of customer service
they received in the past year as "extremely good". Nearly 80% of
the group rated their customer service experiences as just "fair"
or "poor".
Customer Service Skills and Concepts (course reference number 23067) is a
three-unit course that is transferable to the California State University
system. The course is held on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
and continues through December 21. Students may enroll in advance or
subsequent to attending the first class on August 19.
Taught by Laurie Erceg, a customer service consultant for the health care
industry, the course covers the dynamics of customer service such as behavior,
diversity, time management, loyalty and preventing service breakdowns.
Students will benefit from in-class interaction and assignments that include
role-play as a communication builder. The class also covers the fundamentals
of evaluating data, managing files and utilizing technology for effective
customer service and management.
"Projecting a positive and professional image is critical in all levels
of business," said Bill O'Mahoney, Dean of Business and Workforce Development
at Chabot. "This course would have great value for managers seeking the
customer service background to train staff, as well as individuals who wish
to expand their own employment opportunities," he added.
For additional information about the Customer Service class, please contact
Laurie Erceg at (510) 723-6600, ext. 2473.
7/22/02
Chabot College Pool Offers Public Swim During Hayward Plunge Renovation
(Hayward, CA) – Swimmers who are displaced as a result of the impending renovations
to the Hayward Plunge slated to get underway in September, are invited to
join "Swimming for Everyone" at Chabot College, a year-round program
that costs $19 per semester for California residents.
The program offers swimmers access to the pool in a time flexible schedule
between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Students are free to show up and enjoy
self conducted free swim during these hours, with the added benefit of qualified
instructors who are readily available to help them get in shape and meet their
goals. All Chabot Physical Education classes are directed by a highly trained
instructor with a Master's degree or higher in exercise physiology or physical
education.
"We encourage local residents to take advantage of our fabulous facilities
and excellent staff resources," said Debbie Budd, Dean of Physical Education
at Chabot College. "While visiting the pool, we also encourage swimmers
to check out the new fitness and training facility adjacent to the aquatic
center, where they can learn about new fitness opportunities," she added.
For more information about Swimming for Everyone (course reference number
10475), please contact the Physical Education office at (510) 723-7203.
The Chabot College pool is an Olympic sized pool that served as the training
grounds for the 1996 U.S. Olympic Synchronized swim team prior to their competition
in Atlanta. This huge, recently remodeled pool features 26 lanes for lap swimmers,
and is handicap accessible. The pool is heated to a temperature of 80 to 82
degrees year-round. The facility also features adequate parking, locker rooms,
and showers.
7/22/02
The Chabot College Drama Department
What: The comedy, "Tartuffe" portrays the story
of a religious hypocrite who tries to gain title to his host's estate by having
him imprisoned. So effective was Molière's satire, that the word tartuffe
has become part of the English language. General admission is $10 and tickets
can be purchased at the door.
When: The summer theater production of Moliere's comedy "Tartuffe"
will be held on July 25, 26, 27 and August 1, 2, and 3 at 8:00 p.m. One matinee
is scheduled on Sunday, August 4, at 2:00 p.m.
Where: All performances will be held in at the Little Theater,
Building 1200, on the Depot Road side of the campus. Chabot College is located
at 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.
Contact Information: For more information please contact
Karen Hashimoto at (510) 723-6829.
7/22/02
The Chabot College Community Jazz Band
What: The band, performing under director Greg Brown, will
play popular selections by Duke Ellington and others. The public is invited
to bring a blanket and picnic dinner and enjoy great jazz under the stars.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for seniors and students and can be purchased
at the door.
When: The summer evening jazz concert will be held on Tuesday,
August 6, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: In the amphitheater located on the lawn area in front
of the Performing Arts Center, Building 1300 on the Depot Road side of the
campus. Chabot College is located at 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.
Contact Information: For more information please contact
Karen Hashimoto at (510) 723-6829.
5/30/02
Chabot College Men and Women Athletic Teams Receive Award
(Hayward, CA) – Chabot College is proud to announce that the Chabot College men's and women's athletic teams recently received the Coast Conference All Sports Award. The teams amassed 211 points (second place was 189) the highest point total in league history. This is the most prestigious award in the conference since it gives point totals from first to last place in twenty different sports. This past year the teams participated in only 18 of those 20 sports but had champions in volleyball, women's basketball, softball, men's and women's swimming and golf. It was not only the Champions but every team that placed high in their league standings that led to this award. Congratulations to all the coaches, the team members and Debbie Budd the head of this outstanding department.
5/30/02
Chabot College to Close on Fridays During Summer
(Hayward, CA) – In an effort to continue energy conservation, Chabot College
will be closed on Fridays beginning June 3 through July 26. The Chabot-Las
Positas Community College District Offices in Pleasanton will also be closed
on Fridays and follow the same schedule.
Students will still be able to apply for admission and register via the college
web site at www.chabotcollege.edu
The children's center and radio station will be open as usual. Security
will be on duty even though the campus is closed.
Chabot College will resume its regular schedule on Monday, July 29. For further
information, please contact Jennifer Aries at (925) 485-5215.
5/28/02
Chabot College Founding President to Speak at Commencement
(Hayward, CA) – Dr. Reed Buffington, the founding president of Chabot College
will give the commencement address at the college's 40th anniversary graduation
ceremony on Friday, May 31st at 6 p.m. in the College's Grand Court at 25555
Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.
More than 300 graduates are expected to participate in the commencement exercises.
The Honorable Peggy Hora, Alameda County Superior Court Judge will give the
alumni address to the graduating class.
Following the ceremony there will be a Chabot College 40th Anniversary Celebration
in the college's Mini Courtyard at approximately 7 p.m. Community members
and alumni are invited to attend. There will be refreshments and a photo display
of pictures from the past to the present.
For additional information about the Chabot College 40th Commencement, please
contact Melinda Matsuda, vice president of student services, at (510) 723-6744.
5/17/02
Chabot College Awarded $500,000 National Science Foundation Grant
(Hayward, CA) – A team effort on behalf of several Chabot College instructors
in applying for a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant was rewarded with
the recent news that a $500,000 grant will be awarded to the group to implement
an innovative new program. The Advanced Technology Education grant will fund
a program that combines Math, Physics and English as a unit to target remedial
students and prepare them for core classes.
An intensive one-year application process included contributions from instructors
Timothy Dave (Physics and Astronomy), Jose Alegre (Math and Physics), Indrani
Chaudhuri (Math), Marian Wendy Alexander (Math), Cynthia Hicks (English and
Writing Coordinator) and Melinda Matsuda (Interim Vice-President of Student
Services). Assisting the effort were Carlo Vecchiarelli , Chabot's Dean of
Math, Science and Engineering, Sally Janke, Dean of Health and Natural Sciences,
Sally Fitzgerald, Dean of Language Arts and grant coordinator Kathleen Schaefer.
Anita Wah (Math) also provided essential consultation and input to the application
process.
"This substantial grant from the National Science Foundation is among
the largest ever received by Chabot College," said Robert Carlson, President.
"We are very excited and commend the dedicated team of instructors, administrators
and staff who put in the extraordinary effort required to obtain this level
of recognition."
The grant will be applied to a three-year pilot program in which year one
is dedicated to planning, and years two and three focus on actual implementation
of the program. One component of the grant features partnerships with the
Hayward Unified School District, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia
Labs, the Edward Teller Science and Technology Center at UC Davis and some
private high technology companies.
5/8/02
Chabot College Names Costello Head Men's Basketball Coach
(Hayward, CA) - The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of
Trustees has appointed Tony Costello as full-time Head Men's Basketball Coach
at Chabot College. Costello is a 14-year veteran of Chabot 's Division of
Physical Education and Athletics. He served as assistant coach for the men's
basketball team for three years and has been the part-time head basketball
coach for the past 11 years.
In his new position, Costello is responsible for the year-round activities
that surround the men's basketball program at Chabot College. Although the
actual season runs annually from November through early March, the head coach
is responsible for recruiting, off-season training, fundraising, and budget
development throughout the year.
"We are thrilled to have Tony on board as a full time faculty member,"
said Debbie Budd, Dean of Physical Education and Athletics at Chabot.
"He has done some great things with very little time and resources and
we are looking forward to wonderful things in the seasons ahead with Tony
being on campus full time."
Local recruiting of basketball talent has been a focal point of the program
at Chabot College, which has participated in the Coast Conference, North Division,
for many years. "Our top priority is to recruit locally,"
said Coach Costello. "Local talent brought us to the final eight this
past season and we expect to continue that success in the future," he
added.
Costello received his bachelor's degree and teaching credential from San Jose
State University, a master's degree in Physical Education from Saint Mary's
College and a second master's degree in Educational Administration from United
States International University. Prior to teaching and coaching at
the college level, he was a coach and teacher at Dublin High School in Dublin,
California, at Justin-Sienna High School in Napa, and currently at Valley
High School in Dublin.
Under Costello's leadership the Gladiators finished this season with a 24-10
record. They made it to the final eight in the state championship playoff
series and led the state in scoring with an average of 89.5 points per game.
They finished the season ranked sixth in the state. In addition, Costello
has had more than 30 students receive scholarships to colleges such as Fresno
State University, University of Nevada-Reno, and Fairleigh-Dickinson.
5/6/02
The Chabot College Music Department
What: Hosting a series of end-of-year recitals to showcase
the talent of students studying vocal and instrumental technique. The
performances are free and open to the public.
When: The first recital features pianist Ginger Chen on Tuesday,
May 14 at 12:00 p.m. On Thursday, May 16, the Chabot College Concert and Chamber
Choirs will perform at 12:00 p.m. The final recital performance selections
are slated for 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 and at 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
on Thursday, May 23.
The final performance selections will be announced at a later date.
Where: All recitals will be held in Room 1232, Building 1200,
on the Depot Road side of campus. Chabot College is located at 25555 Hesperian
Boulevard in Hayward.
Contact Information: For more information please contact
Karen Hashimoto at (510) 723-6829.
5/6/02
Chabot College Instructor Retires After 40 Years
(Hayward, CA) - Chabot College was one of the first community colleges in
California, opening its doors to students in 1961, at a time when the colleges
still fell under the guidance of the State Board of Education. One of the
two longest-standing faculty members at Chabot, English instructor Dick Albert,
will retire on May 31, at the end of the spring 2002 semester.
"Dick Albert has had enormous impact on Chabot students over the years
he has taught them," said Sally Fitzgerald, the Dean of Humanities and
Language Arts at the college. "From his early days riding a bicycle to
the campus to his current ones mentoring students and new faculty, Dick has
brought humor and love of literature to us all."
Albert has spent his entire forty-year career at Chabot College, upon receiving
his master's degree from UC Berkeley. For point of reference, that
was the same year that John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature,
John Glenn orbited the Earth and Johnny Carson took the helm of the Tonight
Show.
When asked to divulge the most significant change at Chabot College over the
past four decades, Albert replied, "Chabot was a very homogeneous campus
when it first opened. Over the years it has blossomed into a truly diverse
campus in terms of the student body and the faculty. It's been a marvelous
change."
Albert first worked in the college's creative writing program and started
the campus literary magazine. He later taught in the Puente Project, which
has a course curriculum and content that is based on Chicano/Mexican-American/Latino
writers and authors. For the past decade, he has led the Interdisciplinary
Studies in Letters and Science program, which culminates each year with a
month-long trip to England and France. He was declared a Merit Teacher at
Chabot College in 1999 and serves as one of the original members of the American
Federation of Teachers on that campus.
4/25/02
Chabot College Children's Center to Sponsor a Job Fair
(Hayward, CA) – Chabot College Children's Center will host a
job fair on Wednesday, May 1 st , 2002, coinciding with Worthy Wage Day.
Each year, May 1st is designated as national Worthy Wage Day – a day to build
community awareness and highlight the importance of quality care for children
and its relationship to worthy wages for child care workers. This event will
give child care workers a chance to train and strategize about how to increase
child care workers' wages.
The event will be held at the Children's Center in Building 3500 from 12 p.m.
to 4 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for people in the field to meet
their peers and network.
For more information, please contact Adrienne Hodsdon, Assistant Director
Chabot College Children's Center, at (510) 723-7222 or email her at ahodsdon@chabotcollege.edu
4/5/02
Chabot College Teams with Vic Hubbard Auto Supply for Auto Tech Open House
(Hayward, CA) – Instructors in the Chabot College Automotive Technology
Program have teamed up with long-time Hayward business Vic Hubbard Auto Supply
and manufacturer Vic Edelbrock, to host an Open House on Monday, April 22
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the automotive technology department at Chabot
College, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.
Vic Hubbard and Edelbrock will have race and show cars, both import and domestic,
on display for prospective students and the public. In addition, college officials
will be on hand to answer questions and provide information to those interested
in the automotive technology program and the automotive industry. “There is
a shortage of trained auto technicians in the Bay Area,” said Ron Bessette
with Vic Hubbard. “Trained and licensed automotive technicians are making
excellent salaries in exciting, challenging jobs. Our goal with the Open House
is to inform young people of the opportunities that are out there for them.”
The public and students will have the opportunity to learn about new products
from major manufacturers like Edelbrock and how they can be applied to today's
newer high tech vehicles.
Seats at the Open House and seminar are limited so please contact Ron Bessette
at (510) 774-3394.
4/2/02
Chabot College Hosts Highly Acclaimed Author Andrew Pham on Tuesday, April 9, 2002
(Hayward, CA) – Chabot College invites the public to attend a free appearance
and discussion by Andrew X. Pham, the author of Catfish and Mandala: A
Two-Wheeled Voyage Through the Landscape and Memory of Vietnam , on Tuesday,
April 9, 2002 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take
place in the Choir Room, Room 1232, on the Chabot College campus.
Pham's first book is based upon his family's experience as Vietnam immigrants
and explores the issues of home, family and identity in a descriptive travelogue
inspired when he spent a year traveling by bicycle through Mexico, the West
Coast of the United States, Japan and then his homeland of Vietnam. The book
won the 1999 Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize for nonfiction, an award that
recognizes outstanding work, which strengthens mutual understanding among
people throughout the Pacific Rim.
For more information regarding Pham's upcoming appearance at Chabot College,
please contact Steve Woodhams at (510) 723-6824.
4/2/02
College Instructor, Richard Dry Pens First Novel To Critical Acclaim
(Hayward, CA) – Richard Dry will read from his new novel " Leaving"
on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. in the Choir Room, Room 1232 on
the Chabot campus. Copies of the book are available at the Chabot College
bookstore. Dry is an English instructor at Chabot's sister college, Las Positas
College, located in Livermore.
Published by St. Martins Press and widely available in bookstores now, the
novel is a portrait of three generations of an African-American family struggling
to build a better life for themselves. Each generational story begins
when the main character enters adolescence and is seeking an identity.
Much of the story is set in Oakland, California offering local readers with
a sense of historical background on the city from the turbulent backdrop of
the Civil Rights movement through the 1990's.
"I have been fascinated by the cultural differences that seemed to be
borne of segregation since I was a child," said Dry. "In
writing " Leaving " , I was able to explore and study that
interest in greater depth," he added.
Dry, who once worked as a mental health assistant with severely emotionally
disturbed youth, found inspiration in his past career as a foundation for
the novel. He has also been actively involved in developing multi-cultural
programs at both Las Positas and Chabot colleges. To that end, he co-founded
MAP, a program to strengthen the African-American community at Las Positas
College. He also served as an instructor for the Daraja Project at Chabot,
a year-long accelerated writing program which focuses on African-American
authors and issues.
" Leaving " won the Joseph Henry Jackson Award from the
San Francisco Foundation and Intersection for the Arts and was nominated for
The Pushcart Editor's Prize. Among the past winners of this prestigious literary
award are Joyce Carol Oates, Ray Carver, André Dubus, Margaret Atwood
and John Updike.
For more information regarding the upcoming author reading by Richard Dry
at Chabot College, please contact Kathleen Kaser at (510) 723-6700.
3/22/02
Chabot College Track Meet For Middle and High School Students Expected to Draw 1,500 Athletes
(Hayward, CA) - The Chabot College Division of Physical Education
and Athletics is hosting a first-time event to introduce middle school and
high school students to the sport of competitive track and field events.
The Chabot Relays, sponsored in part by California Track & Engineering,
are scheduled to be held on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, 2002. Dozens
of events scheduled for boys and girls will run between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
"Track and field is a sport that offers something for everyone because
there are a variety of events to compete in,” says Ken Grace, Chabot's track
and field coach. “We're hoping to expose a new generation of girls and boys
to the joy of competing in track and field."
More than 1,500 athletes from middle schools, high schools and colleges from
throughout the Bay Area are expected to take part in this gala event. The
track and field events include javelin, hammer, high jump, discus, shot put,
triple jump from a 40-foot board, pole vault, high hurdles, relays and steeplechase.
For more information or to register, participants can call Ken Grace at (510)
723-6662.
Who: 1,500 young athletes, general public, press, and college
track staff
What: First Annual Chabot Relays track and field event for
young adults
When: Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, 2002 from 9:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward
on the college track and fields
3/22/02
Chabot College Offers Study Abroad Program in England and France
(Hayward, CA) - Chabot College in Hayward will offer a study abroad program
this summer in England and France. Participating students will earn 12 units
in the eight weeks while living with host families.
Based in the London suburb of Kingston-on-Thames, weekly coach trips will
take students to Stonehenge, Cambridge, Canterbury and several other cities.
The trip also includes a four-day excursion to Stratford-on-Avon and York
with nine days in France.
The cost of the program is $5,399 and includes round trip airfare from San
Francisco to Heathrow, all field trip expenses including entrances and theater
tickets, as well as two meals per day in the homestay program.
Chabot College Instructor Dick Albert will lead the study abroad program.
Albert received his bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. His poetry has been
published in periodicals such as NYQ and Harpers and anthologized in the USA,
Canada, Australia and Great Britain. This will be his sixth time leading a
study abroad trip.
For more information, please contact Dick Albert at (510) 723-6815 or ralbert@chabotcollege.edu
1/24/02
Chabot College Hosts Free Screening of Thousand Pieces of Gold on February 19
(Hayward, CA) - Chabot College invites the public to attend a free screening
of the powerful film, Thousand Pieces of Gold, slated for Tuesday, February
19, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. filmmaker Nancy Kelly will
lead a one-hour discussion on the film and answer audience questions.
Thousand Pieces of Gold is an autobiographical novel written by Ruth Lum McCunn
which describes the immigrant experience of Lalu Nathoy who was forced to
immigrate from China to the United States in the 1800's. Kelly's film version
about the young woman who came to America as a slave during the late Gold
Rush was developed in association with the Sundance Institute. Its premiere
broadcast on American Playhouse ranks among the series top twenty highest
rated broadcasts.
For more than 20 years, Kelly has produced and directed independent documentary
and narrative films which have been featured in film festivals around the
world. Kelly is currently directing OneTree, the pilot segment for SPARK,
a documentary art series on KQED, San Francisco.
Thousand Pieces of Gold and the subsequent discussion with Kelly will be held
in Room 1232 at the Chabot College Little Theater located near Staff Parking
Lot H. For more information please contact Susan Gill at (510) 723-7418.
1/17/02
Chabot College Introduces Public To New, State-Of-The-Art Strength
Training Center at January 17 Open House
Best New Fitness Facility at Most Affordable Price - Less than $50 Per Year!
(Hayward, CA) - The Chabot College Division of Physical Education
and Athletics unveiled its new Strength Training Center on Thursday, January
17, 2002 at a public Open House. Instructors from Chabot's Division of Physical
Education and Athletics were on hand at the event to answer questions, conduct
tours and demonstrate use of the equipment at the center.
Construction of the new 5,000 square-foot facility took approximately six
months to complete. The new state-of-the-art center features $100,000 worth
of hammer strength equipment, bicycles, free weights and plyometric balls.
It is located adjacent to a fitness assessment center and a fully equipped
fitness center, complete with circuit training equipment, heart rate monitors
and treadmills.
Debbie Budd, the Chabot College Dean of Physical Education and Athletics reports
that the new center will be used by the local branch of the Marines to assess
the fitness levels of new recruits. "More importantly, this center
is a resource for the community. Anyone interested in fulfilling a
New Year's resolution to become more fit should compare the costs of a private
health club and then visit our new center for a comparable facility at a fraction
of the price, " she added.
Use of the self-paced, time-flexible "Strength Training for Everyone"
class taught in the new center is open to the entire community. Prospective
students can register by phone at (510) 781-1300 or online at www.chabotcollege.org
. The cost is just $16.50 for the entire semester. The fitness center
is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday between
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
1/14/02
Chabot College 2002 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Honored on January 19, Local Athletes Make Good
(Hayward, CA) – The Chabot College Division of Physical Education and Athletics
hosts the third induction of honorees into the Chabot College Athletic Hall
of Fame on Saturday, January 19, 2002 at the Oakland Airport Hilton, 1 Hegenberger
Road in Oakland.
Chabot College inaugurated intercollegiate athletic competition in the fall
1962 as a member of the new Golden Gate Conference. Since Chabot's inception
to the new Golden Gate Conference, the Athletic Program has germinated from
a humble beginning and blossomed into one of the finest overall athletic programs
in the state.
There are a total of 52 honorees this year, including Student Athletes, Coaches
and Meritorious Service Recipients who were major foundation builders of the
Chabot College intercollegiate athletic program. These men and women hail
from the sports of baseball, football basketball, golf, soccer, softball,
tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.
Many former Chabot athletes have gone on to have successful college sports
careers and some have even launched into professional sports, playing for
the Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Athletics and numerous other
pro teams. They include Dick Tidrow, who played baseball with the Cleveland
Indians, New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs and today is the Vice President
of Player Personnel for the San Francisco Giants. Ted Leland, the Athletic
Director at Stanford University, was 1 st Team All-Conference on the 1967
Chabot College championship team before transferring to theUniversity of Pacific
on a football scholarship and later gaining a Ph.D. from Stanford. Another
former Chabot athlete is Lester Conner, one of the most dominant players in
the history of the Golden Gate Conference and a number one draft pick for
the Warriors. Today he serves as the Assistant Coach for the Boston Celtics.
This year two local athletes who have advanced to the professional level will
be inducted. Louie Aguilar, a Granada High School graduate from Livermore,
went on to a successful ten year career in the National Football League, playing
for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and the Chicago
Bears. Also being recognized is Darren Lewis, a graduate of Hayward's Moreau
High School who has played professional baseball for the past decade with
the Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and Boston Red Sox and just recorded
his 1000 career hit in October 2001.
Who: Chabot coaching staff making presentations, former
Chabot athletes, local sports officials and luminaries, press and guests
What: Dinner, reception and awards ceremony to honor 53 new
inductees to the Chabot College Athletic Hall of Fame
When: Saturday, January 19, 2002 from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Oakland Airport Hilton, 1 Hegenberger Road, Oakland