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6/2/09
Summer Camp for Kids and More in Chabot Community Education Program
(Hayward, CA) - What are YOU doing this summer? Why not take a look at what Chabot’s Community Education Program is offering for everyone in your family, from ages 8 to 80+!
“Our summer program is planned for community members of all ages,” says Susan May, Chabot’s director of Community Education. “Our Kids on Campus summer camp is designed to challenge kids’ imaginations and inspire creativity, our teen classes will help students to boost their grades when they head back to school in the fall, and our adult classes allow the chance to learn exciting new things for personal enrichment or a new career.”
Kids in 3rd to 8th grades can enroll in one or more exciting weekly camps from July 6 to 24 where they’ll learn to act in a play, sing with a group, try hip-hop dancing, paint a masterpiece, play sports, design clothes, learn flash animation, draw cartoons, solve CSI-type mysteries, make cookies and pizza, blast rockets, and much more. Sports camps offer skills training in softball, track, volleyball, and soccer. Motivated teens can review algebra skills, learn essay-writing techniques, and prepare for the SAT.
For adults, classes start weekly beginning June 13 with lessons in how to “dance like the stars,” play the guitar or harmonica, create a sculpture or painting, or learn to speak Spanish. Job-hunters can learn to write the perfect resume, become self-employed, and update their computer skills. Community members can even choose from more than 200 online classes they can take conveniently at home.
Register now - classes are filling quickly. To find out more details, just go to www.chabotcollege.edu/comed or call (510) 723-6665 or (510) 723-7531 for more information or to request a printed catalog.
5/28/09
Chabot College Student-Athletes Receive Prestigious Award
(Hayward, CA) - Chabot College recently recognized four of its student-athletes for their achievement in the classroom and on the field.
“We are incredibly proud of these young people,” said Dale Wagoner, dean of health, physical education and wellness. “Each of these student athletes has excelled in their sport while maintaining high grade point averages in transfer course work. They are what Chabot College is all about - students seeking improvement at every level.”
Michael Costello - Baseball
Michael was presented with the William Tenney Award, which recognizes athletics, academics, and citizenship. The Tenney Award is the highest athletic honor a Chabot College student can receive. Michael, a graduate of San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, played first base on the baseball team. He was named Most Valuable Player of the Coast Conference - Golden Gate Division. He was named to the All Northern California team and was named an All American.
In the classroom, Michael earned a 3.5 GPA with a major in Business.
Statistics:
Batted .390+ 63 hits, 11 2B's, 3 HR's and 12 stolen bases
#9 All time at Chabot in At Bats
#13 All time at Chabot in Hits
Rachel Kroneder - Softball, Women’s Athlete of the Year
Rachel was named Chabot College’s Woman Athlete of the Year for her role on the Gladiator softball team. Rachel is a graduate of Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton. She played first base for the softball team and was named All Conference 2008. She was also the Most Valuable Player in the Coast Conference North Division for 2009 and was named a 2009 All State award winner.
When not on the field, Rachel’s efforts garnered a 3.5 grade point average with a major in marketing and advertising.
Statistics:
454 batting average 12 doubles and 24 RBI's
Sifa Etu - Football, Men’s Co-Athlete of the Year
Sifa shares the Athlete of the Year title for his role as a tackle with the Gladiator football team. Sifa graduated from Hayward High School prior to attending Chabot. He was named First Team All Golden Gate Conference in 2007 and was a unanimous pick for First Team All Golden Gate Conference in 2008. He was also named All-State Region II First Team 2008 and served as Gladiator team captain.
In Fall 2008, Sifa completed an Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Studies with a 2.9 grade point average, and was awarded a scholarship to Arkansas State University (Division I) for the Spring 2009 semester.
Statistics:
Two year starter.
Recorded 24 pancake blocks and 8 games without a sack given up in 2007.
Recorded 39 pancake blocks and did not give up a sack all season in 2008.
Tyler Rogers - Baseball, Men’s Co-Athlete of the Year
Tyler Rogers was bestowed this honor because of his work as a pitcher on the Gladiator baseball team. Tyler, a graduate of California High School in San Ramon, was named First Team All Coast Conference - Golden Gate Division and All Northern California Second Team in 2009.
Tyler missed all of the 2008 season recovering from “Tommy John” surgery. He spent all of 2008 in rehabilitation and came back to perform at All Conference, and All NorCal levels, for which he was recognized, in 2009.
Statistics:
6-3 record, 15 appearances, 3.30 ERA
70 K's
#12 All time at Chabot in Wins
#7 All time at Chabot in Strikeouts
5/21/09
Chabot College Commencement Scheduled for Saturday, May 30th
WHO: Chabot College
WHAT: Commencement
WHERE: Grand Court - Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward. (If rain, Chabot College Performing Arts Center)
WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 10 a.m.
DETAILS: Approximately 1,000 students are candidates for Associate degrees and Certificates. More than 300 are expected to participate in the ceremony.
5/5/09
Chabot Dental Hygiene Earn 100% National Exam Pass Rate
(Hayward, CA) - The Chabot College Dental Hygiene Class of 2009 achieved a 100% pass rate on the recent National Dental Hygiene Board Exam. This is the sixth year in a row that Chabot College dental hygiene students have achieved a 100% pass rate.
This exam is given to all dental hygiene students across the country in both community college and state college and university programs. Chabot College graduates who pass the State Board Examination typically have a 100% job placement rate, according to JoAnn Galliano, MEd., RDH, Program Director, Dental Hygiene Program.
Galliano reported that the national average score was 84.4% and the Chabot students received an average score of 87.1%, once again exceeding the national average, “We are tremendously proud of our students,” she said, “and we are very grateful for all the support our program receives from both the Chabot College community and the district.”
Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant are the #1 and #2 fastest growing occupations in the state according to the California Employment Development Department. The demand for new professionals in these positions is expected to grow by 57% over the next five years.
Chabot College is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education. Because of the high accreditation standards, Chabot College limits the program to 20 students per year. These students enjoy the benefit of a 5:1 student to faculty ratio in clinic as well as considerable individual support from instructors. The program at Chabot College is available for $20 per unit, plus the cost of books and instruments (approximately $12,000), while comparable programs at colleges and universities offering a four-year degree cost as much as $30,000-60,000.
5/4/09
Chabot College Puente Program to Host Award Winning Author
Who: Jimmy Santiago Baca - Poet, Author, Playwright
What: Reception, Presentation, Book signing - Admission fee is $20. Donation supports Puente Program Student Activities.The Event is co-sponsored by the Chabot College Foundation and the Chabot College Puente Program.
When: Thursday, May 7, 20096 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Reception, Room 1328
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Presentation, Room 1232
8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Book signingWhere: Chabot College Music Lecture Hall, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
Contact: Heidi Finberg - Chabot College Foundation - (510) 723-7044 or Ramon Parada - Puente Program Office - (510) 723-7120
4/23/09
Chabot College Theater Arts to Question Shakespeare Theater Arts Produces 2 Shows for 1
(Hayward, CA) - Known for launching new work and examining current issues, Chabot College Theater Instructor Rachel LePell and her students are taking on a daring project by asking two very bold questions: “Just why do we continue to revere Shakespeare after 400 years?” and “How do we go about really understanding his work on stage?”
The public is invited to join LePell and her students for exciting performances of two unique pieces of theater work that are intimately linked to each other and will address these questions.
LePell adapts and directs Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” May 7-9, 14 and 16 at 8 p.m. and May 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students, staff and seniors.
The public is also encouraged to see “Measureworks,” a 50-minute original piece that explores how and why we continue to read and perform Shakespeare’s work. It is based on Chabot’s current production of “Measure for Measure.” It is fast, furious and funny, and will delight audiences, especially those who are new to the study of the Bard.
“Measureworks” takes place May 12 and 14 at noon, and May 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets to the daytime show are $5 for the general public. Tickets to the evening performance are $12 for general admission and $10 for students, staff and seniors.
Both plays will take place in the Chabot College Little Theater, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward. Tickets are available at the door. For additional information, please contact Rachel LePell at (510) 723-6830.
The cast includes:
From Hayward: Youssef Riahi, Rino Hzedichic, Susan Carman, Willie Romano-Pugh, Alicia Cisneros
From San Leandro: Joiandrea Robinson, Robyn Werk, Adam Reeser, Shane Richard, Ben Cruz, Milcah Orcebedo
From Union City: Daniel Banatao
From Alameda: Patrick Sweet, Brian Davis (Rachel LePell is also from Alameda and has worked for local group Virago Theatre Company)
4/14/09
Latino Students are Choosing to Attend Chabot College
(Hayward, CA) - Bay Area Latino students are choosing to attend Chabot College, according to college enrollment data. Research shows that 32% of the college’s new students and 26% of the entire student body are Latino. “We are proud of all of our students,” said Dr. Celia Barberena, Chabot College President. “We are especially proud that our Latino students and their families have made us their first choice for a college education.”
Having such a high Latino enrollment earns Chabot the status of a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a federal designation that makes the college eligible for special funding. National research shows that Latinos are the nation’s youngest, fastest-growing, and largest minority population yet are underrepresented in higher education. The U.S. Department of Labor statistics show that Latinos currently make up one of every three people in the workforce and by 2025 they will make up one of every two. Yet, only 54% of Hispanic high school graduates ages 16-24 were enrolled in college in 2005, compared to 73% of non-Hispanic whites.
“This growth in Latino enrollment has been the result of our outreach efforts and special programs that target Latino students to help them gain access and be more successful in higher education,” said President Barberena. These programs include the Puente Project, founded at Chabot and now a national model for increasing university transfer rates among Latino students. Since its founding in 1981, the Puente Project is now at 33 high schools and 59 colleges in California. Students who are in the program at Chabot transfer to four year colleges and universities more than non-Puente students.
Student clubs like Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA), Puente Club, and the faculty-staff organization Chicano Latino Education Association (CLEA), contribute to supporting Latino student success by providing student scholarships, and encouraging leadership development.
Chabot also provides programs and services to help students transition, enroll, and stay in college, including an Early Decision program, Financial Aid Fairs, Transfer and Employment Center Services, and learning support such as tutoring and skills labs.
Chabot is also working with students in middle schools and high schools to help create a college-going culture from an early age. The TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program in Hayward and GEAR UP Program in San Leandro start in the middle school by increasing knowledge about college. As the students enter high school, the program provides extra support with making sure that students are enrolled in appropriate courses to ensure college readiness and educational success. By senior year, students in the programs are surrounded by a college-going culture and are supported with the application process to Chabot as well as other higher educational institutions.
Latino students and their families are invited to attend the 6th Annual PREPA Conference at Chabot on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The conference program includes workshops on General Education, Transfer Requirements, Financial Aid, Majors and Careers, Study Skills, Academic Motivation, and a panel of students who will share their college experiences and advice. The conference is sponsored by Chabot College, Puente Project and CLEA. For more information, please email Ramon Parada at rparada@chabotcollege.edu or Sandra Genera at sgenera@chabotcollege.edu
4/13/09
Chabot College Presents Community Job Fair
Who: Chabot College Employment and Career Services Center
What: Spring Job Fair
Where: Chabot College Gymnasium, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward
When: Tuesday, April 14 - 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Details: Several employers; On-the-spot interviews; and Resume assistance
Contact: Terrance Thompson at (510) 723-7458 or Stefanie Montouth at (510) 723-7680
4/6/09
Chabot College Student Film to Be Screened at California Independent Film Festival
(Hayward, CA) - The Written Works, a film produced by Chabot College students and faculty, will be screened at the 11th Annual California Independent Film Festival in Livermore on Friday, April 17th at 10 a.m. at The Vine Cinemas, in downtown Livermore.
The Written Works traces the discoveries-and self-discovery-of a student who has been assigned to write a 15-page research paper. The movie explores the complexity of interaction between students and their writing, and the different institutions in which students do this work. Culled from over 200 hours of interviews, and two years in the making, The Written Works is the companion piece to the Chabot College student film company 778 Films’ well-received Reading Between the Lives.
Three years ago, 778 Films was created by Chabot College students and faculty members. Supported by a grant from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Chabot College instructors Sean McFarland and Tom deWit began shooting video documentation of issues around student learning on the College.
Four Chabot College students were hired to help with the work. McFarland and deWit assumed the four student workers would not offer much more than simple support for the grant. But the student workers very quickly began to offer insights about education from the point of view of students-insights that were news to the instructors. The student workers also insisted that Chabot students be interviewed so that their points of view about education-their own education-could be accounted for. Following this formula-students asking and answering questions-778 Films was born.
The 778 Films team has completed six full-length documentaries over the last three years. The movies have played a central role in professional development as well as contributing to culture change at Chabot College. By request, thousands of copies of the movies are being distributed across the state and nation, and the movies’ impact is spreading.
The Written Works came to the attention of the California Independent Film Festival’s Educational Outreach coordinator, Dave Dibiase who arranged a meeting with McFarland, deWit and the students. He
learned that Chabot had been awarded a second grant. Under this new two-year initiative, the 778 Films team is training student/faculty film teams at 18 California community colleges to do similar work.
The public is encouraged to attend the screening and view the student work that has captured the attention, not only of the California Independent Film Festival, but of higher education faculty, staff and students across the country.
For tickets or information, go to the California Independent Film Festival website at http://caindiefilmfest.org/calindie/attend.html
3/13/09
"A Literary Gathering" Brings Together Bay Area Writers and Readers
(Hayward, CA) - Mysteries, paranormal romance, historical novels, a chilling memoir, and exciting journalism adventures will all be included in a “Literary Gathering for Readers & Writers” to be held on Saturday, March 28, from noon to 4 p.m. as part of Chabot College’s Community Education Program.
This unique event pairs successful Bay Area authors with avid readers and aspiring writers who will be inspired by this group of successful writers during an informal brown-bag lunch get-together. The panel will speak on such topics as how they formulate ideas, develop characters, plot stories, report on local and international news, and find agents, and they will answer all questions. Over coffee and dessert, participants can meet the authors and get to know others who may have the same literary interests as they do.
Panelists include Barbara Bentley (“A Dance with the Devil”), Margaret Lucke (“House of Whispers”), Patrick May (San Jose Mercury News), Camille Minichino (“Murder in Miniature”), and Ann Parker (“Iron Ties”). For more information about the speakers and their works, go to www.chabotcollege.edu/comed/writers
To register or for more information, go to www.chabotcollege.edu/comed or call
(510) 723-6665. The class will be held in Building 800, Room 804 on the Chabot College Campus, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. The cost of $39 includes coffee and dessert.
The Chabot College Community Education Program offers more than 100 not-for-credit classes throughout the year to community members of all ages to support lifelong learning.
3/12/09
Chabot College Students Continue Afghanistan Discussion
Speaker to provide local Afghanistan perspective
(Hayward, CA) - The Associated Students of Chabot College (ASCC) and the Chabot College Students for Social Justice will continue the examination and discussion of the events in Afghanistan.
On Tuesday, March 17 the public is invited to view a video and take part in a discussion about the situation in Afghanistan. The event will take place in Room 311 from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
On Thursday, March 19 Ms. Zakia Arsala, a candidate to the Afghan Parliament in 2005, will present and insider’s view of Afghanistan and how the events are impacting the country. She will speak in room 107 from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Ms. Arsala, from the province of Nangrahar, was not elected to the Parliament, but vowed to carry out her campaign promises to the best of her ability. One of those goals was to ensure the education of children residing in the countryside. She has recently returned from Afghanistan, yet remains involved in the building of schools in the rural areas of Nangrahar.
All events will take place at Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward. They are free and the public is welcome to attend.
The events are co-funded and sponsored by the Associated Students of Chabot College, the Students for Social Justice, and the Social Science Forum.
For more information, please contact Mr. Kip Waldo at (510) 723-6980.
3/11/09
Job Search Workshop at Chabot College
Who: Chabot College - Transfer, Employment and Career Services Center
What: Job Search Workshop for Community Members
Where: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, Room 146
When: Monday, March 16th - 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Why: As a response to community needs in this difficult economy, Chabot College is offering a Job Search Workshop to assist community members in their search for employment in the East Bay.
Contact: Matthew Kirtscher, Dean of Counseling at (510) 723-6717.
3/10/09
Chabot College Students Present Discussion on Afghanistan and the U.S. Today
(Hayward, CA) - On Thursday, March 12 from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. the Chabot College Students of Social Justice will hold a panel discussion about the United States involvement in Afghanistan and proposed policies by the current Administration.
The discussion panelists include Khushal Arsala, a former Afghanistan diplomat to England and current Chabot College student. Arsala recently co-authored an article titled, “The U.S. and Afghan Tragedy” with Stephen Zunes, professor of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco.
Joining Arsala will be Robert Johnson, a U.S. veteran of the Iraq and Afghan wars. He will provide his perspective on the war and the proposed policy of sending an additional 17,000 American troops to Afghanistan.
The public is invited to the discussion which will be held in Room 311 at Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.
For more information, please contact Mr. Kip Waldo at (510) 723-6980.
2/27/09
Chabot College Theater Arts Student Advances in Western U.S. Competition
(Hayward, CA) - Chabot College Theater Arts student Joiandrea Robinson is one of just 25 students to advance to the semi-finals of the Irene Ryan acting competition in Fullerton, California last week at the Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival. More than 350 individuals competed in the preliminary rounds. “We are so proud of Joiandrea,” said Rachel LePell, Chabot College Theater Arts instructor. “Festival participants are often graduate students or upper division students at four-year colleges or universities, who have had extensive acting training.”
Joiandrea Robinson worked with Theater Arts veteran Jim Lockett, and they performed a scene from August Wilson’s Fences for the first round of the competition. According to Ms. LePell, Ms. Robinson is relatively new to acting, having performed in her first Chabot production just last summer. “She appears to have not only natural talent and passion, but she is serious, studious and disciplined,” said Ms. LePell. Ms. Robinson is currently portraying Isabella in Measure for Measure, which is the primary role for a woman in that show.
The Chabot College Theater Arts program had a record number of students participate in the Festival this year, which is the only competition/conference available to theater students in higher education. Theater artists from Utah, Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii and Guam, all gather to compete and to share their theatrical endeavors.
Thirty students from Chabot attended the conference. Competing actors included: Willie Romano-Pugh, Youssef Riahi, Angelica Juarez, Vince Gabrielson, and Kevin Palafox.
Theater Arts department faculty members, Rachel LePell, Dov Hassan, and Linda Amayo also attended the conference serving as support to the students, and coordinating the week-long trip.
Chabot College’s Theater Program presents East Bay Cinderella in March, Emerging Work in April, and Measure for Measure and Measureworks in May.
2/27/09
Chabot College Instructor Receives Statewide Award
(Hayward, CA) - Chabot College Physics and Astronomy Instructor Tim Dave has been named Faculty Member of the Year by the Faculty Association of the California Community Colleges (FACCC).
The award is bestowed upon a full time faculty member chosen from the California Community Colleges, who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and shown dedication to community college faculty while promoting the mission and values of FACCC.
Mr. Dave joins an impressive group of Chabot College faculty members who have received this award. They are:
- Larry Toy - Astronomy/Physics
- Bill Scroggins - Chemistry
- Shari Jacobsen - Counseling
- Timothy Dave - Physics and Astronomy
During his tenure at Chabot, Mr. Dave has served FACCC as a board member and workshop coordinator, and has represented both full and part-time faculty. He has served on several committees and was previously named Part-Time Faculty Member of the Year.
2/24/09
Chabot College Children’s Center Presents International Arts Performance Recital to Serve as Fundraiser for Children's Center
(Hayward, CA) - The Chabot College Children’s Center will present an International Arts Performance recital on Wednesday, March 25th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the College’s Performing Arts Center, Building 1300.
This event is a “cultural journey” around the world representing through dance and music various cultures such as Greek, Afghan, English Morris, Indian, Korean, Latino, Hawaiian, Chinese, Native American, Japanese and American.
Our talented Chabot singers will be there on that evening:
- Kari McAllister and Friends
- Gregory Correa with his band “Cool Blue”
- Children’s Center Preschoolers
The public is invited to attend the recital. Advanced tickets are: $7 Adult, $5 Child (3-12 Years). Tickets at the door are: $10 Adults, $7 Child. Chabot College is located at 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.
To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Vicky Tsakoyias-Mendes at (510) 723-7534 or by e-mail at vtsakoyiasmendes@chabotcollege.edu Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chabot College Children's Center.
2/4/09
Chabot College Hosts Sixth Annual Financial Aid Festival on Saturday, February 21 for Students and Parents
Individual Workshops on Financial Aid Scheduled
(Hayward, CA) - Chabot College will help demystify the financial aid process for interested students and parents during their sixth annual “Cash for College” Financial Aid Festival slated for Saturday, February 21, 2009. This informative event is co-sponsored by Chabot College, California Student Aid Commission and the East Bay California Cash for College Coalition. The Financial Aid Festival will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Chabot College Cafeteria, Building 2300 at Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.
Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and assist families in completing the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, the base application for all federal and state financial aid). Multi-lingual assistance will be available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
The event will feature refreshments, door prizes, free tax preparation help and two $1,000 scholarships for one lucky high school senior and one Chabot student. Students must complete and submit the FAFSA form to qualify for an entry to the scholarship drawings and be enrolled for Fall 2009.
The goal is to ensure that students meet the March 2, 2009 Cal Grant deadline, and to make certain that each student is considered for the maximum amount of free federal and state grant money for college. Students and parents are advised to create a dedicated email account just for college and financial aid; memorize their social security number; both sign up for a PIN number to complete and sign the FAFSA on the web at www.pin.ed.gov and complete 2008 federal income taxes early, before the Festival. To locate a FREE Tax Preparation Center in your neighborhood for eligible low-income tax filers, call (800) 358-8832 or visit www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org
Financial aid can help students pay for college, and may be available for part-time or full-time enrollment. Scholarships, grants, work-study and student loans help cover school expenses such as tuition/fees, room/board, books/supplies, transportation and personal expenses. This community event is open to high school or college students, regardless of where they will attend college.
To complete the FAFSA form, students should bring the following information for student, spouse and/or parents:
•2008 W-2 and Federal Income Tax forms (IRS 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ)
•2008 untaxed income (such as social security, unemployment, or welfare benefits)
•Driver's License or state ID
•Social Security card
•Spouse or parents' Social Security numbers and dates of birth
•Permanent Resident Card number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
For additional information and to pre-register for the Festival, please contact the Chabot College Financial Aid Office at (510) 723-6748 or visit www.chabotcollege.edu/finaid
2/3/09
Leonardo da Vinci Highlights Chabot’s Spring Community Education Program
(Hayward, CA) - After being gone nearly 500 years, Leonardo da Vinci will return to join Chabot College’s Community Education Program on Friday, February 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to regal visitors with his scientific and artistic genius. Well, not the real Leonardo - but a pretty close match. In full costume and character, instructor Jim Wiltens, a self-described “human-profiler,” will lead an interactive and entertaining part-theater, part-lecture evening, highlighting the program’s spring semester.
Though Leonardo is a hard act to follow, the program spring line-up continues offering more exciting non-credit courses throughout the spring with nearly 100 classes for adults, teens and children. You can learn to manage your money (“Spend Smart, Live Rich,” “Retirement Planning”); start a career (“Be An Event Planner,” “Be a Voice Actor”); have fun (“Country-Western Dancing,” “Make Your Own Wine,”); become more literate (“Join a Literary Gathering,” “Learn Japanese”); be artistic (“Chinese Brush Painting,” “Pastels for Beginners”); or be adventurous (“San Francisco Walking Tours,” “Photo Field Trip”). Teens can prepare for the all-important SAT and learn about College Admissions, and kids can learn to act, bake, play the guitar, or practice self defense.
“We have something for everyone,” says Susan May, director of the Community Education Program. “And with the economy in mind, we’ve kept our prices low and offered classes on ways to save and make money.”
To find more details on all classes and to register, go to www.chabotcollege.edu/comed or call Judy at (510) 723-6665.