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A listing of activities, events, workshops and lectures at San Diego Mesa College during December, we hope you can join us!

Through December 6 – The Mesa Supper Club. Last week for good eats! Gourmet dinners are created and served by students in the gourmet restaurant portion of the Mesa College Culinary Art/Culinary Management Program. Full course meals include soup, salad, entrée and dessert for only $14. Eat in or take-out available, but please bring a reusable take-home bag. Mon. and Tues. 4:15 to 6:00 p.m. Room H-105, behind the main cafeteria.

Through December 7 – M Fusion Cafe. Last week for good eats! Lunch service created and served by students of theMesa College Culinary Art/Culinary Management Program. An ever-changing menu helps students master their skills, and you get the best lunch bargain in town. Limited service this week: Mon. through Tue. 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Room H-105, behind the main cafeteria. $5 to $7.50.

12/1-13 – Mesa College Art Gallery: “Experiment!” Student Art Exhibition Fall 2011. Includes ninety plus artworks in drawing, design, digital media, printmaking, photography, painting, ceramics, fashion and sculpture, produced by students enrolled in studio art and fashion classes. All aspects of the exhibition were designed and executed by the Museum Studies class under the direction of Professor Moctezuma. Reception: Thu., Dec. 1 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Gallery Hours: Mon-Wed., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thu.,11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Fridays, weekends and school holidays. Free admission. Information: 619-388-2829.www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery.

12/1 – Art Gallery Reception and Art Sale. In conjunction with “Experiment,” the fall 2011 student art exhibition at the Mesa College Art Gallery. Art, jewelry, ceramics and fashion items will be for sale in the Gallery Courtyard. Thu., Dec. 1 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Mesa College Art Gallery, D101.

12/1 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Thu., Dec. 1, 6-7 p.m., Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

12/1 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Thur. Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. LRC 208. To register, call 619-388-2209. www.sdmesa.edu/dietetic * December's orientation is MANDATORY and ONLY for all spring 2012 practicum students.

12/2 – Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Series. "Philippines and WWII Guerrilla Money" with Mesa College Professor of Geography, Ken Berger. Fri., Dec. 2, 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Room G-101.

12/3 – Orientation Session: Medical Assistant. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Dec. 3, 9 a.m. Room S-201. To register, call 619-388-2684. http://www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health/index.cfm.

12/5 – Mesa College Student Writing Awards and Reading. Winners of the Mesa College student art and writing competition will be announced. Copies of the 2010 Mesa Visions will be available for purchase for $10. Reception: Mon., Dec.5, 6:30 to 8 p.m., LRC 435.

12/6 – San Diego Mesa College Foundation Scholarships applications now available online. See www.sdmesa.edu/scholarships for more information. Application deadline: Feb. 29, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

12/6-7- Ceramics Sale. Ceramics Club will be holding a ceramics sale. Tue., Dec. 6., Wed., Dec 7, 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cafeteria Quad.

12/7 - Music Recital featuring students in the Mesa College Applied Music Program (AMP). AMP is a demanding curriculum that includes private instruction with an established master, participation in a music ensemble such as choir or jazz band, and study in core music theory courses. Wed. Dec. 7, 1 p.m. in Room C-119.

12/7 -- Secret to Scholarship Application Success Workshop. More than $90,000 in scholarships are available to students. This free workshop will help them write a strong essay to submit with applications. 2 to 3:00 p.m., Wed., Dec. 7, LRC 432. Register at H-500 or call 619-288-2699.

12/7– Orientation Session: Radiology Tech. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed. Dec. 7, 5 to 7 a.m. Room G-101. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

12/ 7 - Mesa College Vocal Ensemble: 3-Minute Concert Series. Presents “A Savior From On High” Wed., Dec. 7, 2:14 p.m., in the lobby of the LRC.

12/9– Mesa College Holiday Reception. President Pam Luster hosts the annual holiday luncheon for Mesa College faculty and staff. Fri. Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Faculty/Staff Dining Room H-117/118/119.

12/9– Spanish Stage Premiere of “Corazones rotos.” “Corazones rotos” presents vignettes of broken hearts in contemporary Latin American society. Three short plays feature a love story set against deportation, a family of an Argentina footballer and passion and love ignites in a fiery artistic inspired play. 7:30 p.m.,Dec. 9, Apolliad Theatre at Mesa College. General admission of $5 is requested. Call 619-388-2228 for visit www.sdmesa.edu/drama for more information.

12/10 -- The Mesa College Music Department Guitar and Vocal Ensemblesin Concert (off campus) offer a performance of early-American songs from the “First New England School,” as well as carols set for harp, oboe and choir, and excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite. 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec., 10. Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, 11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Donations appreciated.

12/11 -- Jingle Bell Jazz at Dizzy’s! (off campus) The Mesa Concert Jazz Band, directed by James Romeo, and the Mesa Vocal

Ensemble, directed by Richard Chagnon, fill the air with holiday cheer, Sun. Dec. 11, 6:00 p.m. at in the event room of the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers at 2nd Ave & J Street/3rd Avenue & K Street. Enter on the back side of the buildings on Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade, facing the Convention Center. $15 cover, at the door.

12/13 - Holiday Ornament Fundraiser Silent Auction Reception. Bidding on unique, original hand-crafted ornaments for your holiday tree conculdes with a closing reception on Tue., Dec. 13, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Ornaments on display in the LRC Foyer until then. Starting bid: $10 each. All proceeds support Art Department students, programs and projects.

12/13 - Music Recital. Christmas Concert with the award-winning Mesa College Concert Jazz Band, conducted by Saxophonist and Music Department Chair James Romeo. Wed. Dec. 13, 1 p.m. in Room C-119.

Mesa College and the San Diego Community College District will be closed December 22 through January 2.

Mesa College Student Health Services offers group sessions related to dependency issues each month. For more information please call 619-388-2774.

For athletics calendar, please see the online campus calendar or go to http://www.sdmesa.edu/athletics/index.cfm.

Through November 9 – Mesa College Art Gallery: “FACULTY PLUS ONE.” The biennial exhibition, with a twist: Featured art faculty invite guests to exhibit artwork alongside their own. Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Gallery Hours: Mon-Wed., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thu.,11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Fridays, weekends and school holidays. Free admission. Information: 619-388-2829. Art Gallery.

Through December 8 – The Mesa Supper Club. Gourmet dinners are created and served by students in the gourmet restaurant portion of the Mesa College Culinary Art/Culinary Management Program. Full course meals include soup, salad, entrée and dessert for only $14. Eat in or take-out available, but please bring a reusable take-home bag. Mon. and Tues. 4:15 to 6:00 p.m. Room H-105, behind the main cafeteria.

Through December 10 – M Fusion Cafe. Lunch service featuring fresh fish, chicken, certified Angus beef, homemade desserts and more, all created and served by students of the Mesa College Culinary Art/Culinary Management Program. An ever-changing menu helps students master their skills, and you get the best lunch bargain in town. Free desserts on Thursdays. Mon. through Thu. 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Room H-105, behind the main cafeteria. $5 to 7.50.

Through 12/1 – Child Development Book Drive. The Child Development Center is asking donations of pre-school to toddler age books. These books will be donated to deserving children for the holidays as well as being added to the lending library. On Thursdays, 12 to 2:00 p.m., treats will be available, Donations are welcome anytime. Located in The CDC for more information (619) 388-2812. Tours gladly given.

Through 11/3 – Teacher Appreciation Week. Associated Students Government hosts this weeklong event expressing appreciation to Mesa College faculty. Treats for teachers, and opportunity drawings (instructors only) to win gift cards, dinner for two and a haircut. ASG Tent in the Cafeteria Quad. Contact: Morlette Adame, 619-313-3502.

11/2 – SDSU Admissions Q&A Workshop. Students interesting in attending SDSU are encouraged to attend. Wed., Nov. 2, 1 p.m., Room H-117. Sign up through Transfer Center. (619) 388-2473.

11/2 – SDSU Information Table. Students wanting information on SDSU are welcome to stop by and get information. Wed., Nov. 2, 12 to 1 p.m., Room C-119. Café Breezeway.

11/2 – Music Recital. Featuring the Nathan Hubbard. Wed., Nov. 2, 1 p.m., Room C-119.

11/3-5 – Mesa College Dance Company Presents “Jump Start II” A variety of performances featuring Mesa College dance students. Thu. Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Fri. Nov. 4, 7:30; Sat. Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Joan B. Kroc Theatre at The Salvation Army Kroc Center; 6611 University Ave., San Diego, Ca 92115 . Tickets: $12 pre-sale; $15 at the door. Box Office: 619-388-2428.

11/4 – First Fridays: “The interplay between basic and applied science, and research at the interface of fields” The Mesa Robotics Club presents a lecture with Anca Mara Segall, Ph.D., Biology Professor, SDSU. Dr. Segall's general research topics have included: the mechanism of site-specific recombination, the identification and characterization of DNA repair inhibitors, and the diversity and lifestyle of bacteriophages. Fri., Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m., Room I-117.

11/5 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Asst. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Nov. 5, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. Allied Health.

11/5 – SD4C Fall Meeting. Postsecondary computer science educators from throughout the greater San Diego area will meet to discuss common interests in the teaching of computer science. By invitation only. 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sat., Nov. 5, H117/118. For more information, call 619-388-2803.

11/7 – Veterans Week: Honoring All Who Served. Kearny High School Army, JROTC Color Guard Keynote Address: faculty member, Commander Donald Abbott, USN (Ret) and student, Petty Officer Nicholas Todd, USCG (Ret); Flag Ceremony, VA Resource Booth; VA Factoids. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mon., Nov. 7 (Weeklong festivities Nov. 7-10; details here). Cafeteria Quad. Call 619-388-2699.

11/8 – Transfer Center Workshop: How to Get A Job with Your Degree. Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Come learn tips and tools to develop a plan of action. Open to students, faculty and staff. Tue., Nov. 8, 4:00-5:00 p.m., MV-33. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777.

11/8 – Veterans Week: Honoring All Who Served. Workshops: Veterans Services University Panel; Financial Aid Literacy; Career Conversations with Veterans; Flag Ceremony, VA Resource Booth; VA Factoids. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tue., Nov. 8 (Weeklong festivities Nov. 7-10; details here). Cafeteria Quad. Call 619-388-2699.

11/9 – Music Recital. Featuring the Mesa Guitar Ensemble. Wed., Nov. 9, 1 p.m., Room C-119.

11/9 – Veterans Week: Honoring All Who Served. Health Services Workshop with Dr. Amy J. Jak, Director of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Cognitive Rehabilitation , VA San Diego; Asst. Prof., Psychiatry, UCSD; VA Resource Booth; VA Factoids. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wed., Nov. 9 (Weeklong festivities Nov. 7-10; details here). Cafeteria Quad. Call 619-388-2699.

11/10 -- Mesa College Theatre Company's Dress Rehearsalof Student Directed One Acts. Also celebrating the theatre's “new clothes” -- the new grand drape. Refreshments at the intermission of the play. Free. Thu., Nov. 10 at 4:10 p.m. in the Apolliad Theatre; unveiling of the new drape at 4:00 p.m.

11/10– Veterans Week: Honoring All Who Served. Musical Performance by Mesa students and faculty; Student Panel; Essay Contest Winners Announced; VA Factoids. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thu., Nov. 10 (Weeklong festivities Nov. 7-10; details here). Cafeteria Quad. Call 619-388-2699.

11/11-13 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “Student Directed One Acts.” Featuring Student Directors: David Melendez, “How Else Am I Suppose To Know I Am Still Alive, by Evelina Fernandez; Nick Wigg “Words, Words, Words and Variations on the Death of Trotsky,” by David Ives, and Robert Malave, “The Pink Bedroom,” by Tennessee Williams Nov. 11-13, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Sunday 7 p.m. $10 General admission; some discounts apply. Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. Box Office: 619-388-2621. Drama Department.

11/11-13 – James Mulvehal Coaches vs Cancer Tip-Off Tourney. The Lady Olympians will open their 2011-12 campaign in the James Mulvehal Coaches vs Cancer Holiday Inn Mission Valley Stadium Tip-Off Tournament versus College of the Desert at 7PM on November 11. The tournament will go from November 11-13. Click here for bracked details. Click Here for the complete schedule. Remember, if you cannot make a game in person, all games will be broadcast live on the internet at, www.justin.tv/mhootner.

11/11 – San Diego Mesa College Baseball: Alumni Golf Tournament. Benefits San Diego Mesa Baseball and the American Diabetes Association, Includes a 4-person scramble, contests, chance to win a Cadillac courtesy of Hoehn Cadillac Carlsbad, dinner, silent auction, raffle, renowned comedian Matt Balaker, and awards reception. Fri., Nov 11, 10:00 a.m. Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course. Single Player $150, Foursome $600. Includes green fee, cart, and banquet dinner. Early bird special available. Register here or call Matt Sulli (760) 519-5393.

11/14-17 – International Education Week. Celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Sponsored by the Global Awareness Committee and showcases the college's and the Humanities Institute's “global awareness” learning outcomes. Video and Photo Contest: Mon., Nov. 14, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m., H-117. International Vendors Fair: Tue., Nov. 15, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Quad. International Student Forums: Wed., Nov. 16, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., H-117. International Film Screenings: Thu., Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., H-117. Details here.

11/15 – Career Center Workshop: Resume Workshop. Anything and everything about resumes, this is a hands-on workshop, so bring your resume. Tue., Nov. 15, 4 to 5 p.m., Room: MV 33. Information: 619-388-2777.

11/16 – Music Recital. Drake Mabry, experimental multi-instrumentalist. Wed., Nov. 16, 1 p.m., Room C-119.

11/ 16 - Mesa College Vocal Ensemble: 3-Minute Concert Series. Presents “Gentle Annie” Wed., Nov. 16, 2:14 p.m., in the lobby of the LRC.

11/ 19 – Mesa College Hosts “Focus on Black Studies Conference.” This educational conference and entrepreneurial learning experience is designed for students and the community at large. The conference will include roundtable discussions, a panel discussion, a film, related presentations, and keynote speech by an expert in the field. Offered in conjunction with the 15th Annual Africa Trade and Business Conference. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat., Nov. 19, G-101. Contact Prof. Judy Sandayo, 619-388-2793.

11/23 – Music Recital. Thanksgiving Week.

11/30 – Career Center Workshop: Resume Workshop. Anything and everything about resumes this is a hands-on workshop, so bring your resume. Wed., Nov. 30, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Room: MV 33. Information: 619-388-2777.

11/30 – Music Recital. Applied Music Recital II. Wed., Nov. 30, 1 p.m., Room C-119.

Mesa College will be closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day, and November 21-23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Mesa College Student Health Services offers group sessions related to dependency issues each month. For more information please call 619-388-2774.

For athletics calendar, please see the online campus calendar or go to SD Mesa Athletics.

Through December 6 – The Mesa Supper Club. Gourmet dinners are created and served by students in the gourmet restaurant portion of the Mesa College Culinary Art/Culinary Management Program. Full course meals include soup, salad, entrée and dessert for only $14. Eat in or take-out available; bring a reusable take-home bag. Mon. and Tues., 4:15 to 6:00 p.m. Room H-105, behind the main cafeteria.

Through December 8 – M Fusion Cafe. Lunch service featuring fresh fish, chicken, certified Angus beef, homemade desserts and more, all created and served by students of the Mesa College Culinary Art/Culinary Management Program. An ever-changing menu helps students master their skills, and you get the best lunch bargain in town. Free desserts on Thursdays. Mon. through Thu., 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Room H-105, behind the main cafeteria. $5 to 7.50.

10/1 – Annual Midnight Madness. Come support the Men's and Women's basketball teams. There will be introductions of the new 2010-11 teams, scrimmage games, a 3-point contest, and a dunk contest! 10:00 p.m., Fri., Oct. 1, in the gym.

10/1 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Mon. Oct. 10, Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

10/4 – Annual Majors and Transfer Day. Campus tours, workshops, information and help for students deciding on a major and transfer opportunities; representatives from four-year colleges and universities will be on-site. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tues., Oct. 4, Cafeteria Quad.

10/5 – Music Recital. Featuring the “Afrobeat” sounds of Fidel Bateke. 1 p.m., Wed., Oct. 5, Room C-119.

10/7 – Fall Club Orientation. Provides essential information and guidance on how to operate a student-run club. All student club members and faculty or staff advisors are encouraged to attend! 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 7, H-117/118.

10/7 – Robotics Club First Fridays Lecture Series. Anca Mara Segall, Ph.D., Biology Professor, SDSU. Dr. Segall's general research topics have included: the mechanism of site-specific recombination, the identification and characterization of DNA repair inhibitors, and the diversity and lifestyle of bacteriophages. 7, 10 a.m., Fri., Oct. in Room I-117. Everyone welcome; free. Info: cgodzich@gmail.com.

10/7,8,9 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “The Dining Room.” The play gathers the generations as we witness old traditions being pushed out by the new. 8:00 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m., Sun., Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. Box Office: 619-388-2621. $5 SDCCD Students/Staff (with I.D.) $10 General admission; some discounts apply. www.sdmesa.edu/drama.

10/10– An Afternoon with UC San Diego. Highlight educational opportunities, resources, and support services available to SDCCD students wishing to transfer to UCSD. Chancellors Marye Ann Fox, UCSD, and Constance M. Carroll, SDCCD, will speak. 1:30 to 4 p.m., Mon., Oct 10, Room G-101.

10/10-13 – Voter Registration Week. Are you registered to vote? Stop by the Student Affairs Booth on the Mesa Quad. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Mon/Wed; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tue/Thu.

10/12 – Music Recital. Featuring Janos Negyesy & Friends. Wed. 1 p.m., Oct. 12, Room C-119.

10/12 – Application Workshop UC Santa Cruz. 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Wed. Oct 12, MV33.

10/12 – Flamenco Culture & Art Form. Experience a traditional Flamenco cuadro – Spanish gypsy dance show. Learn more about this traditional dance, steeped in the haunting sounds of wooden percussion, hand clapping, foot stomping, and rich cultural history, 5 to 6 p.m., Wed. Oct. 12, 2011, Apolliad Theatre. Sponsored by The Humanities Institute and the Department of Languages. Flex credit available; free and open to the community.

10/13 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Asst. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thu. Oct. 13, Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

10/13 through 11/9 – Mesa College Art Gallery: “FACULTY PLUS ONE.” The biennial exhibition, with a twist: Featured art faculty invite guests to exhibit artwork alongside their own. Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Gallery Hours: Mon-Wed., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thu.,11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Artist talk following reception at 7:00 p.m. in G-101. Visitors, please use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot; parking free on 10/13. Information: 619-388-2829. Reception: 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., Thu. Oct. 13, www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery.

10/14 – Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Series. "Albert Camus and Frederick Nietzsche: A Novel Convergence." with Mesa College Lecturer in Philosophy, Josef Binter. Fri., Oct. 14, 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Room G-101.

10/15 – Orientation Session: Medical Assistant. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. 9:00 a.m., Sat. Oct. 15, Room S-201. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

10/17 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Mon. Oct. 17, LRC 208. To register, call 619-388-2209. www.sdmesa.edu/dietetic

10/19 – Transfer Center Workshop: How to Get A Job with Your Degree. Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Learn tips and tools to develop a plan of action. Open to students, faculty and staff. 11:00-12:00 a.m., Wed., Oct. 19, MV-33. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777. Walk-ins welcomed.

10/19, 20 -- Campus Quad Workshops. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the design and planning of the new 3-acre Quad at Mesa College. Phase II “Review of Conceptual Design and Plan Options: Wed., 1:00 p.m., Oct. 19, H117-118, OR Thu., 1:45 p.m., Oct. 20, Design Center Auditorium, Z-100.

10/19 – Music Recital. Mesa Faculty Recital. 1 p.m., Wed. Oct. 19, Room C-119.

10/19 – Orientation Session: Radiology Tech. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. 5 to 7 a.m., Wed. Oct. 19, Room G-101. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

10/20 -- The Great California ShakeOut. On Thursday, October 20th at precisely, 10:20 a.m., San Diego Mesa College, lead by its trained C-CERT team will join businesses, non-profits, schools, governments, neighborhoods, organizations, families, and others throughout the state will practice 'Drop, Cover and Hold On' as part of The Great California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill in history! Details to follow.

10/25 – Mesa Celebrates Latino Heritage Month. Guest Speaker: Sylvia Mendez. Mendez is the daughter of the plaintiff of the Mendez v. Westminster 1947 CA Supreme Court case that challenged racial segregation in Orange County. Tue., 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Oct. 25, Room H117/118.

10/26 – Music Recital. Featuring Eastern Exposure. Wed., 1:00 p.m., Oct. 26, Room C-119.

10/26 - Mesa College Vocal Ensemble: 3-Minute Concert Series. “Soldier, Soldier.” Wed., 2:14 p.m., Oct. 26, in the LRC Atrium.

10/26 – “The Death Experience.” An “in your face” experience for students, faculty and staff, about the consequences of drinking and driving, sponsored by Student Health Services. Wed., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 26, LRC Quad.

10/27 – Campus SDCCD Board of Trustees Meeting Mesa College hosts the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees Meeting. Thur., 4 p.m., Oct. 27, Design Center Auditorium, Z-100.

For the athletics calendar, please see the online campus calendar or go to: www.sdmesa.edu/athletics/index.cfm

Mesa College Health Services offers weekly meetings on dependency issues. See the Mesa College events calendar for more information. www.sdmesa.edu/events/index.cfm

Please find below a listing of upcoming activities, events, workshops, and lectures at San Diego Mesa College for September, 2011. Please join us!

9/2 - Mesa Robotics Organization First Fridays. Featuring award winning author, mathematician and computer scientist Vernor Vinge. First Fridays is a monthly event which brings guest speakers in the fields of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering in an effort to expose students to career possibilities in these fields. Fri., Sept. 2, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Room I-117.

9/5 – San Diego Mesa College is closed in commemoration of the Labor Day Holiday.

9/7 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Robert Wetzel, guitar. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Sept. 7, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/7-26 Transfer Center: Special 2011-2012 UCSD TAG-University Link Region X Transition Program Workshop. Designed to help students identify their eligibility for the program and to complete the screening and application process. All workshops are held in LRC 432. Days and times vary: 9/7 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.; 9/15 from 11:00-12:00 p.m.; 9/20 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 9/26 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sign up in the Transfer Center, MV-20, or call 619-388-2473. www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center.

9/6-29 – Mesa College Art Gallery Exhibit: Disappearing Landscapes: The American Delta in Distress. A visual catalog of the endangered environmental and cultural landscapes of the Mississippi River Delta in South Louisiana. Features photographs by Monique Verdin and cartographic illustrations by Anthony Fontenot and Jakob Rosenzweig. Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Gallery Hours: Mon-Wed., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thu., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Visitors, please use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot; parking free on 9/6. Information: 619-388-2829. Reception: Thu. Sept. 8, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Artist talk following reception at 7:00 p.m. in G-101. www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery

9/7 – Orientation Session: Radiology Technology. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., Sept. 7, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Room G-101. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health/index.cfm

9/10 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Sept. 10, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Room S-202. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

9/12 -- 9/11 Rememberance. Students commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 with a memorial flag observance and other activities. Cafeteria Quad.

9/13 – Chancellor's Forum at Mesa College “Progress and Plans.” A presentation and open forum with SDCCD Chancellor Dr. Constance M. Carroll who will discuss issues affecting the District and plans for the future. A question and answer session will follow. Thu., Sept. 13, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Rooms G-101.

9/13 – Career Center: Resume Workshop. Anything and everything about resumes. This is a hands-on workshop open to students, faculty and staff; bring your resume. Tue., Sept. 13, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., MV-33. Sign up in the Career Center, MV20, or call 619-388-2777. www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center.

9/13 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue., Sept.13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., LRC-208; www.sdmesa.edu/dietetic.

9/12-15 – Club Rush. Fun, informational event to acquaint students with opportunities for involvement in more than 35 student clubs and organizations. Monday-Thursday, Sept. 12-15, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mesa Cafeteria Quad.

9/12-17 – Constitution Week Displays. Visit Mesa College Constitution Day displays, open weeklong at the Mesa Bookstore (H-110) and the LRC Lobby.

9/14 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Tom Griesgraber, Chapman Stick. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Sept. 14, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/15 – Fall 2011 Students Services Fair. Everything students need to know about financial aid, Mesa Academy, Puente project, tutoring center, and more. There will be music, free refreshments, and great giveaways. Thu., Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cafeteria Quad.

9/15, 16 – Campus QUAD Workshops, Phase I. Initial brainstorming meeting for the new Mesa College Quad. 12:30 p.m.Thu., Sept. 15, LRC 435 OR 1:00 p.m., Fri., September 16, H117/118.

9/16 – Constitution Week: States' Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment: The US Civil War and Its Legacy in the Controversies of the Early 21st Century. A faculty panel discusses American history, from the creation of the constitution to the Civil War to hot topics facing the nation today. Panelists include Professors Jonathan McLeod, Michelle Rodriguez, and Manuel Velez. 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., G101. FLEX Workshop number 64225.

9/17 – Orientation Session: Animal Health Tech Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Sept. 17, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Room P-308. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

9/21 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring the Tommy Gannon Trio. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Sept. 21, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/20 – Transfer Center Workshop: How to Get A Job with Your Degree. Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Come learn tips and tools to develop a plan of action. Open to students, faculty and staff. Tue., 9/20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., MV-33. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777. www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center.

9/25 – AIDS Walk San Diego. (Off campus) Join Team Mesa for this community tradition that has spanned more than two decades and serves thousands of San Diegans living with HIV. Click here to join or support the San Diego Mesa College team. Coordinated by Student Health Services.

9/27 – Film Screening: The Longoria Affair or the Last Conquistador. Filmmaker and emmy-award winner John Valadez will be present for the screening his film. Presented by the Chicano Studies Department and the Humanities Institute. Two viewings: 2:30 p.m., Tue., in H-117-118 and again in G-107 at 6:30 pm.

9/28 – Career Center: Resume Workshop. Anything and everything about resumes. This is a hands-on workshop open to students, faculty and staff; bring your resume. Wed., Sept. 28, 11:00 to 12:00 p.m., MV-10. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777. www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center.

9/28 – Math+Science Complex Groundbreaking. San Diego Mesa College breaks ground on the new home for the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, a four story building consisting of classrooms, lecture rooms, labs, and office space, roughly 206,000sf. 10 a.m. Wed., Sept. 28, Cafeteria Quad.

9/29 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Benedetti/Svoboda Guitar Duo. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Sept. 29, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/30-10/9 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “The Dining Room.” A. R. Gurney's two-act play consists of eighteen overlapping and unrelated vignettes, all staged in an elegant dining room. Directed by Annie Hinton. Sept. 30 to Oct. 9, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m.; Sunday 7 p.m. $10 General admission; some discounts apply. Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. Box Office: 619-388-2621. www.sdmesa.edu/drama

Weekends through May 8 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Wildly witty with a twist of fate, this classic tale of lost and found identity plucks the pretty petals of white lies, to reveal a bouquet of earnest love. Shows: Fri. and Sat. 8:00 p.m.; Sun. 7:00 p.m., Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. $10 General admission: $5 SDCCD students/staff with ID. Other discounts apply. Box Office: 619-388-2621.

5/2 – Asian Pacific American Heritage Week: Featuring UCSD Vietnamese Dancers. Mon., May 2, 7:05 to 7:35 p.m., H117/118. Flex Workshop #61776.

5/3 – LRC Book Sale. Support your classified senate and pick up a good read! Hardbacks are $1, paperbacks $.50; records available too! 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in front of the LRC. Proceeds support LRC services to staff and students.

5/3 – Super Transfer Day and On-the-Spot-Admissions Event. Will allow current Mesa Students to meet with and be admitted to local private universities as possible transfer institutions and increase options for transferring. Schools will also be talking about Financial Aid, Scholarships, Military Credit, Yellow Ribbon Schools, and International Admissions. Tue., May 3, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Mesa Cafeteria Quad.

5/3 – MEChA Presents “Be Your Own Boss” Workshop. Presented Karla C. Reyes. 2:30 to 3:45 p.m., Tue., May 3, G-101. Open to all students, including AB540, undocumented and international students.

5/4 – MEChA Presents: Poetry Reading by San Diego Poet and Writer Lizz Huerta. Huerta is a poet, fiction writer and memoirist born and raised in Chula Vista to Mexican and Puerto Rican parents. She writes about religion, sexuality, identity and whatever else is piquing her interest at the moment. 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wed., May 4, LRC-435. Free and open to the public.

5/4 – Asian Pacific American Heritage Week: Chinese History in San Diego with Murray K. Lee, author and historian. Tue., May 3, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Rooms H-117/118. Flex Workshop #61580.

5/4 – Asian Pacific American Heritage Week: Tai Chi Workshop with Henry Cheng, 5th Generation Master. Wed., May 4, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Rooms H-117/118. Flex Workshop #61777.

5/4 – Ceramics Club Sale. Ceramic wares created by Mesa College students are offered for sale. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wed./Thu. May 4, 5, Cafeteria Quad.

5/4 – Orientation Session: Dental Assistant. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., May 4, 6:00 p.m., Room S-119. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

5/4 – Asian Pacific American Heritage Week: San Diego Asian Film Festival, Short Film Program. Wed, May 4, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Room G-101. Flex Workshop #61778.

5/4 – Asian Pacific American Heritage Week: Traditional Chinese Music, San Diego Chinese Music Ensemble. Thu., May 4, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Room G-101. Flex Workshop #61779.

5/4 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring students in the Mesa College Applied Music Program II (AMP). AMP is a demanding curriculum that includes private instruction with an established master, participation in a music ensemble such as choir or jazz band, and study in core music theory courses. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., May 4, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. (A different group of students perform on May 18). www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital

5/5 – Grass Roots Health Fair. The purpose of this event is to help individuals become more knowledgeable about their physical and psychological health and wellness. This health fair will also focus on the four major disciplines for health and wellness. Students, faculty, and staff invited to attend. Thurs., May 5, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Mesa Campus Quad.

5/5 - 5/18 – Mesa College Art Gallery Student Exhibit “Raw and Exposed. The student exhibition includes ninety plus artworks in drawing, design, digital media, printmaking, photography, painting, ceramics and sculpture, produced by students enrolled in Mesa's studio art classes. Reception and Art, Jewelry and Ceramic Sale: Thu, May 5, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Art Gallery Courtyard; performance by Mike the POET at 6:00 p.m.. Gallery Hours: Mon/Tue/Wed., 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Thu. 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., free admission. Parking is free on Reception Night - park in the upper faculty parking areas adjacent and across from the flagpole. Regular visiting hours - please use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot. Additional parking info at www.sdmesa.edu/parking ; http://www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery

5/5 – 4th Annual STAR Awards. Celebrating the academic success of Mesa College athletes. Luncheon by invitation only. Thurs., May 5, 12:45 to 2:00 p.m., Mesa Gym.

5/6 – International Student Departure Ceremony. Each year Mesa College welcomes students from all across the county and contributes in their studies and also helping them to become a more culturally diverse person. Mesa will recognize their completion of their “study abroad” in the United States. Fri., May. 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Room G-101.

5/6 – Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Series: “Understanding Islamist Movements in the Middle East,” Rob Bond, Lecturer in History, San Diego Mesa College, Fri., May 6, 12 to 2 p.m. G-101.

5/7 – Orientation Session: Animal Health Technician Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., May 7, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Room P-308. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

5/9 – EEO & Diversity Training for Screening Committees. Presenter: Sondra Frisch; 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Mon., May 9, LRC-Room 435, 1:00 to 5:00 PM Contact: Sondra Frisch, Mesa College Site Compliance Officer/Educator,

619-388-2989

5/9 – 12th Annual Animal Health Technology Pet Wash, Open House and Program Orientation. An educational event that coincides with National Pet Week and is open to the public. A dog/cat wash fundraiser and a program orientation will follow. Students will be able to create poster projects and scenarios on pet health designed to educate the audience, and a tour of the facility. Sat., May 9, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Room P-300 Building and Compound.

5/10 – Transfer Recognition Luncheon. Acknowledge and honor the students that have been accepted to four-year universities and spread transfer awareness throughout the campus. Mon., May 10, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., Main Quad. Reservations required.

5/11 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Back to the Future. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., May 11, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

5/11 – Orientation Session: Radiology Technician. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., May 11, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Room G-101. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

5/13 – 30th Annual Golden Scissors Awards. Runway extravaganza produced, promoted and organized by students of the Mesa College Fashion Program. Reception and silent auction, Sat., May 13, 5:30 p.m., Sheraton Hotel and Marina, Harbor Island. Fashion show and awards ceremony, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Show and auction: $15 students, $20 general, $30 at the door. $50 VIP Package (reception, early seating, and auction). For more information, call 619-388-2206; email mesagoldenscissors@yahoo.com

5/14 – 2011 Mesa College Commencement Ceremony. Students, family, faculty and staff celebrate our 2010 graduates. Sat., May 14, 4:00 p.m., Jenny Craig Pavilion, University of San Diego. Free admission. www.sdmesa.edu/commencement

5/18 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring students in the Mesa College Applied Music Program III (AMP). AMP is a demanding curriculum that includes private instruction with an established master, participation in a music ensemble such as choir or jazz band, and study in core music theory courses. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., May 18, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

5/19 – Mesa College Design Center Dedication and “Sneak Preview” of Student Exhibit. The departments of Architecture, Building Construction Technology, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture invite you to attend the Mesa College Design Center Dedication and Sneak Preview of the 2011 Student Exhibit. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Thu., May 19, 2011 10:00 a.m. Design Center Courtyard, Z Buildings.

5/20 – Architecture and Environmental Design Student Exhibition. Students, faculty, alumni and industry professionals are invited to tour the design center and view student exhibits of their work. 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., Fri., May 20, , 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

5/21 – 14th Annual Mesa Football Golf Tournament. San Diego Mesa College Olympians, football players, coaches and friends invited to attend. Laughter, golf, and tall tales are all promised. $100 entry fee includes golf, cart, lunch, and a donation to the football program. Sat., May 21, 12:00 p.m., Mt. Woodson, Ramona. For hole sponsorships, reservations or directions, contact Dave Fager at 619-388-2434 or dfager@sdccd.edu

5/25, 26 – Fourth Annual Classified Staff Development Conference. Workshops, lectures, team-building exercises and training for Mesa College classified employees. Wed., May 25 and 26, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Rooms: G Building, L-500, and LRC. Encourage your staff to attend and register for your sessions today!

4/1 to 5/14 – (Off Campus) “angels, houses & a little snow” a new work by adjunct Art Professor and printmaker Jim Machacek at Bay Park Press. Opening reception April 1, 5 to 8:00 p.m., Gallery hours, 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 4128 Napier Street. See www.bayparkpress.com or email artjim@cox.net.

4/4-5 – Tents of Tolerance. Get Uncomfortable with Us. This powerful event provides an opportunity for participants to; experience subtle and blatant discriminatory actions, become immersed in a media tent to see and hear the results of discrimination, and participate in the tent of peace and civility. Mon./Tue., Apr. 4-5, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Mesa Cafeteria Quad; free lunch to participants between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

4/6 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Jim Romeo, Jazz. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Apr. 6, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

4/8 – Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Series: “Prospects and Pitfalls: Discussing Online Teaching of History and Philosophy.” Panel Discussion with faculty panelists Dwight Furrow (Philosophy), Melinda Campbell (Philosophy), Brittany Adams (History) and Roger Gee (Accounting). Flex Workshop #61227. Fri., Apr. 8, 12 to 2 p.m. G-101.

4/8 – Mesa College Annual Languages Conference. The Mesa Languages Department presents its 8th Annual Language Conference, this year themed “Speaking Dynamics.” 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Fri., April 8. Room H117-118. www.sdmesa.edu/languages/conferences.cfm.

4/8 – Acceleration in Context Conference. One day conference for faculty and administrators interested in accelerated curriculum with workshops, break out groups, collaborative work, video viewing, and keynote speakers. 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fri., Apr. 8, Room G101 and breakout rooms. Open to district and other regional colleges. Contact Tracey Walker, 619-388-2313 or twalker@sdccd.edu.

4/10 – Celebration of Life for James “Jay” Mulvehal. Dean Dave Evans and the Athletics Department invite you to attend this celebration of life for former Coach Jay Mulvehal (1931-2011). Hired as Mesa's first Men's Basketball Coach, he retired in May of 2000 after 36 years at Mesa College. Coach Mulvehal continued to teach golf classes at Mesa through Spring 2010. 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Mesa College Gym, Sunday, April 10. For information, call (619) 388-2737.

4/11-15 – Career Opportunities Exposition. This expo is designed to provide Mesa College students with tools, resources, and activities to support life-long career transitions. Provide job fair with employers who offer current job openings, internships, and industry information. Career services will be brought onto campus Apr. 11 through 15, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Mesa Quad.

4/12, 13 – Festival of Colors. Mesa College's annual celebration of diversity features entertainment, arts, crafts and culinary delights. Free admission, food available for purchase: Mexican, Greek, Hawaiian, Thai, Kettle Corn. Tue/Wed, Apr. 12/13, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Rooms H-117/118.

4/12 -- Native American Indian Dance Workshop. The Soaring Eagles Native American Indian cultural dance group offers a unique cultural opportunity to learn about contemporary pow-wow dancing styles and cultural protocols. 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., Tue., Apr. 12, H-117/118. Free.

4/13 – Music Recital Hour: Mesa Guitar Ensemble. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Apr. 13, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital

4/14 -- Green Lecture: BottleHood: A Sustainable Business. Join Steve Cherry, a member of the Bottlehood team as he discusses the building of a special type of sustainable business, BottleHood, one that uses reclaimed material as its core product. Meet with him as he highlights the special challenges that present themselves in striving to not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. 12:45-2:00 p.m., Thu., Apr. 14, Room B-101

4/14 -- Mesa Persian Club Presents: Introduction to Iranian Culture, History and Music. Guest Speaker: Professor Farhang Mehr. Music and refreshments. 4 to 6:00 p.m., Thu., Apr. 14, Room G-101.

4/16 – Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair and Parade. Did you know Mesa is a sponsor of this at this fun, annual community event? The Mesa College Ambassadors and Outreach Department invite you to join the fun! The parade begins at 11 a.m. to noon; route is 0.9 miles, from Genesee Avenue to the Fairgrounds in the 6900 block of Linda Vista Road, The fair is held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 6900 block of Linda Vista road, (between Comstock and Ulric Streets). For more information, call 619.388.2611 or email gesguerr@sdccd.edu.

4/22 – Deadline for submissions: Sustainable Mesa Essay Contest. The Environmental Stewardship Committee at San Diego Mesa College invites all enrolled students to write a proposal about one program, project, improvement, or event Mesa could adopt within the next three years. For information, mrodrigu@sdccd.edu.

4/26 -- Cash in On Community College.San Diego Mesa College Financial Aid department invites current community college students, parents/guardians and the public to this event. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tue., Apr. 26, 2011, Cafeteria Quad

4/26 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. (Meeting is for students that will be enrolled in the summer 2011 or Fall 2011 practicum ONLY.) Tue., Apr. 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Room S-306. To register, call; www.sdmesa.edu/dietetic

4/27 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring students in the Mesa College Applied Music Program I (AMP). AMP is a demanding curriculum that includes private instruction with an established master, participation in a music ensemble such as choir or jazz band, and study in core music theory courses. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Apr. 27, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. (A different group of students perform on May 4). www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital

4/27, 28 – Grad Fest. Students can get discount prices on caps and gowns and all things necessary for graduation. Note: All regalia and memorabilia will also be available in the bookstore after Grad Fest. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wed., and Thu., April 27, 28 outside the Bookstore.

4/28 – Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. This national event is designed to show your son or daughter your work place and the many career opportunities available to them. This event is sponsored by the Ms. Foundation and National Organization for Women; Mesa activities are coordinated by the Outreach Dept., 619-388-2230.

4/28 – Celebration of Life for Professor Emeritus Dorothy Berger. Join with your colleagues to celebrate the life of Mesa's devoted friend, gifted teacher, and leading figure in the International Tibet Support Network, Dr. Dorothy Berger, former Chair of the Mesa College English Department. 4:00 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 28, LRC 435. For information about contributions or sending memorial cards, please contact, contact Sondra Frisch, 619-388-2989 or sfrisch@sdccd.edu.

4/28,29 & 30 -- (Off campus) State of Mind Dance Performance "Dancing is a way to reach one another." Don't miss the spring dance performance by Mesa dance students performing faculty works. 7:30 p.m., Garfield Theatre at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. $15 general admission; pre-sale discounts. Box office: 858-362-1348.

4/29 – Mesa College Ruth Kern Scholarship Gala. More than $90,000 in scholarships – many of which are funded by departments, faculty and staff – are awarded to students in the college's annual gala event. Fri., April 29, 5:30 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, Mission Valley. For ticket information, call 619-388-2699.

4/29 – (Off campus.) Spring 2011 Online Faculty Showcase. The SDCCD Office of Instruction's annual online faculty showcase recognizes and features English Professor Joe Safdie, Drama Professor Kristan Clark, Counselor Aileen Crakes and Physical Sciences Adjunct Professor Cezarina Gramada. Fri., Apr. 29, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Room W-246, Miramar College.

3/1 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Mon., Mar. 1, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. LRC 208. To register, call 619-388-2684.www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

3/3 – Music Recital Hour. Featuring Eric Starr on the trombone and piano. Wed., Mar. 3, 1 p.m. Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.

3/3 – Women's History Month: Rape Aggression and Defense Training. Taught by Sgt. Diana Medero. Wed., Mar. 3, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Room H-117/118.

3/3, 12, 23 – Science Month Event: THE MESA CHALLENGE -- MATH! Enter to win in the first-ever district wide science and math competition! Open to all current SDCCD students. To win $75, $50 or $25 students must show up, register, and pump their brain through a series of questions with the best time. Enter all three challenges and win up to $225! Math Challenge: Wed., Mar. 3, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Mesa K-301; Life Sciences Challenge: Tue., Mar. 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Mesa K-301; Physical Sciences Challenge: Tue., Mar. 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Mesa I-110. Awards Ceremony: Fri., Mar. 26, 11:00 a.m. to noon, H-105/M-Fusion Patio (behind cafeteria).

3/3 – Humanities Institute Presents: Understanding Globalization in the US Mexico. This workshop will help students engage in the study of the impact of globalization on the border through the fields of History, Language and the Arts. Work produced in this workshop will be featured in the Mesa Art Gallery final exhibit “Globalization: Notions and Testaments” to take place from May 7 – 16. Wed., Mar. 3, 1 to 3 p.m. Room H-117/118. Sponsored by the Mesa College Humanties Institute.

3/4, 5 – Propositions S & N Campus Forums. The campus Master Plan will be presented and the status of projects will beviewed. Speakers: Ron Perez, VP/Administrative Services and Diane Malone, Propositions S & N Campus Project Manager, Mesa College. Thu., Mar. 4, 3 p.m. and Friday, Mar. 5 at 1 p.m., Room G-101.

3/6 – Orientation Session: Animal Health Tech Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Mar. 6, 9 to 11 a.m. Room P-308. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

3/6 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Mar. 9, a.m. Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

3/10 – Music Recital Hour: Bob Zelickman Duo (clarinet and piano). Wed., Mar. 10, 1 p.m. Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.

3/9,10,11 – Fashion Week: “Repeat Boutique, Mini Fashion Shows, Music and More!” Mesa College Fashion students promote their upcoming fashion show (Golden Scissors, May) and raise funds for scholarships. Promotion class holds a sale of gently used clothes, shoes and accessory items. Merchandising teams compete to reach top sales (a la “The Apprentice”). Fashion donations wanted! Tue., Wed., and Thu. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cafeteria Quad. Information 619-388-2206.

3/11 – Science Month Lecture: Viruses and Type I diabetes – Good or Bad? Speaker: Dr. Matthias von Herrath, La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology. Dr. von Herrath's talk will address how viral infections are linked to type 1 diabetes and how some viruses may be beneficial to prevention and treatment of the disease. Thu., Mar. 11, 4 to 5 p.m., Room G101.

3/11 – Women's History Month: “Vagina Monologue” Showing & Discussion. Presented by the Women's Union. Thu., Mar. 11, 4 to 6 p.m. Room H-117/118.

3/12 – Women's History Month Lecture: “Judith Sargent Murray: Religious Leader and Women's Rights Advocate.” Presented by Brittany Adams. Fri., Mar. 12, 12 to 2 p.m. LRC 435.

3/12 – Science Month Event: THE MESA CHALLENGE – LIFE SCIENCES! Enter to win in the first-ever district-wide science and math competition! Open to all current SDCCD students. To win $75, $50 or $25 students must show up, register, and pump their brain through a series of questions with the best time. Enter all three challenges and win up to $225! Life Sciences Challenge: Tue., Mar. 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Mesa K-301. (Physical Sciences Challenge: Tue., Mar. 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Mesa I-110. Awards Ceremony: Fri., Mar. 26, 11:00 a.m. to noon, H-105/M-Fusion Patio (behind cafeteria.)

3/15 – Science Month Lecture: What Neurology Can Tell Us About Human Nature. Dr. V.S. Ramachandran , M.D./Ph.D., Director UCSD Center for Brain and Cognition will talk about how neurological patients can provide insight into the workings of the brain and suggest new treatments. Thu., Mar. 15, 4 to 5 p.m., Room G101.

3/16 – Women's History Month Lecture: “Powerful Latinas Leadership Lessons.” Aurelia Flores, J.D. will lecture focus on a living legacy of the state of cultural enrichment and enhancement that Latina women have brought to the U.S. community. Tue., Mar. 16, 9 to 11 a.m. & 4 to 6 p.m. Room H-117/118.

3/17 – Music Recital Hour. Featuring the Benedetti/Svoboda guitar duo. Wed., Mar. 17, 1 p.m. Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.

3/18 – Women's History Month Lecture: “Eve: the First Feminist.” Lecture by Dr. Sondra Frisch. Thu., Mar. 18, 5 to 6:20 p.m. Room G-101.

3/19 – Gear-Up Day. Middle School students converge on campus to learn more about receiving a higher education and to reinforce the college-going culture. Student presentations, a campus tour, and lunch will be provided. Fri., Mar. 19, 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Room H-117/118. Information: 619-388-2230.

3/20 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat. Mar. 20, 9 a.m. Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

3/20- Science Month Event: Canyon Day/Canyon Clean-up. Volunteers Needed! Join students, faculty and the community join in to clean-up of a branch of Tecolote Canyon adjacent to Mesa College. The clean-up, led by Ranger Janice Lavallee, is followed by canyon talks with Mesa faculty and canyon expert Eloise Battle. Water, refreshments and free t-shirts provided. Sat., Mar. 20, 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visit www.sdmesa.edu/canyonday

3/23 – Women's History Month Lecture: “Who Says Women Can't do Math?” Presented by Terrie Teegarden. Tue., Mar. 23, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Room G-101.

3/23 – Science Month Event: THE MESA CHALLENGE – PHYSICAL SCIENCES! Enter to win in the first-ever district wide science and math competition! Open to all current SDCCD students. To win $75, $50 or $25 students must show up, register, and pump their brain through a series of questions with the best time. Enter all three challenges and win up to $225! Physical Sciences Challenge: Tue., Mar. 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Mesa I-110. (Awards Ceremony: Fri., Mar. 26, 11:00 a.m. to noon, H-105/M-Fusion Patio (behind cafeteria.)

3/24 – Music Recital Hour. Guitarist Peter Sprague. Wed., Mar. 24, 1 p.m. Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.

3/23 – American Indian Movie Night: “A Thief of Time” This adaptation of Tony Hillerman's A Thief of Time keeps the book's original storyline. The protagonists Joe Leaphorn (Wes Studi) and Jim Chee (Adam Beach) are a pair of Navajo police officers whose beat is their reservation. Tue., Mar. 23, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Room I-106.

3/24 – Festival of Colors. Mesa College's annual celebration of diversity features arts, crafts and culinary delights. Entertainment: Papermoon, Tsumiki Preschool, Contigo Peru, Tekurio Nui, Mesa College Dance Group; Chase Morrin and the Latin Connection. Food: Mexican Greek, Hawaiian, Thai, Kettle Corn. Free; food for purchase. Wed., March 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cafeteria Quad and Free Speech Stage.

3/25 – Mesa College Celebrates Cesar Chavez: Ramon "Chunky" Sanchez "Chicano Music and the Farmworker Movement.” The famed Chicano Park activist and San Diego Chicano movement icon with his brother Ricardo will perform and talk about his personal experiences in connection to the Chicano Movement in San Diego. 11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m., Thu., March 25, Room H-117/118.

3/25 – Women's History Month Lecture: “Women's Words.” Presented by the Women Students Drama Department. Thu., Mar. 25, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Apolliad Theatre.

3/26—Science Month Lecture: Health Disparities Research in Hispanic Populations. Felipe Castro, Ph.D. is a bilingual/bicultural research scientist and Professor of Clinical Psychology at Arizona State University. Dr. Castro will report on his findings on Hispanic health issues in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention. Fri., Mar. 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Room G-101.

3/26 – Science Month Event: THE MESA CHALLENGE – AWARDS CEREMONY! Winners of the first-ever district wide science and math competition are honored! Fri., Mar. 26, 11:00 a.m. to noon, H-105/M-Fusion Patio (behind cafeteria).

3/27 – Cesar E. Chaves Memorial March/Parade. Join the students of Mesa College in the annual parade celebrating the life, legacy and spirit of Cesar Chavez. Off Campus. 10 a.m. to noon, Sat. March 27. Visit http://sdchavezcommittee.info. To join with Mesa, call 619-388-2520.

3/27 -- Science Expo Day at Petco Park. “Excite Your Mind” is the theme of the 2nd Annual San Diego Science Festival. Stop by the Mesa College booth (#RF18 - RF19 in Right Field) for great family activities. Sat., Mar. 27, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Petco Park.

1/31 – MFusion Café Opens. The Culinary Arts/Management program begins luncheon service at the MFusion Café on Monday, Jan. 31. The menu changes daily as students master their culinary skills and learn the nuisances of the complex restaurant industry. MFusion serves organic produce grown on campus at the Green Garden on the Mesa and in herb container gardens on the outdoor patio. Lunch entrees, soups, salads and sides are offered daily. Lunch service is offered 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mon. to Thu., in H-105 (behind the main cafeteria). Cash only. MFusion can also accommodate and cater your meetings; contact Professor Michael Fitzgerald at mfitzger@sdccd.edu.

2/1 - 2/28 – Mesa College Art Gallery Exhibit: Paintings by Armando Romero “Parody and Plunder.” The multi-layered comedic paintings of Armando Romero compel the viewer to question and ponder the deification of the art history canon. Gallery Hours: Mon/Tue/Wed., 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Thu. 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., free admission. Reception and Gallery Talk with guest curator Danielle Susalla, Assistant Director, Oceanside Museum of Art, Thu, Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Room D101 and Gallery Courtyard. Parking is free on Reception Night, Park in the upper faculty parking areas adjacent and across from the flagpole. Regular visiting hours – please use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot. Additional parking info at www.sdmesa.edu/parking. www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery

2/2 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Momilani Ramstrum hybrid musician – a composer, performer and a musicologist – and Mesa College Professor of Music. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Feb. 2, 12:45 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

2/2 – Career Center Workshop: “I Want an Internship” Offers answers to questions you want to know about why internships are important, and how to get and keep one. Tue., Feb. 2, 11 a.m. to noon. Room: MV 32. Information: 619-388-2777.

2/2 – Mesa College Men's Basketball – Palomar College's Pacific Coast Athletic Conference: Women's/Men's Basketball Double-header Fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Mesa vs. Palomar, Wed., Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m., Palomar Dome.

2/5 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend: Sat., Feb. 5, 9:00 a.m., Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

2/7-10 – Club Rush: Fun, informational event to acquaint students with opportunities for involvement in more than 35 student clubs and organizations. Mon-Thu., Feb. 7-10, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mesa Cafeteria Quad.

2/8 – Career Center Workshop: “Job Search Trifecta.” A how-to session on resume writing, successful job search, and standout interviews. Tue., Feb. 8, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Room: MV 32. Information: 619-388-2777.

2/8 – San Diego High Tech Fair. Mesa College's math and science faculty continue their tradition of inspiring middle and high school students at the 2011 High Tech Fair, attended by more than 2,500 students. Stop by the Mesa College booth for way cool, fun experiments! Student/parent night: Tue., Feb. 8, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., school day event: Wed., Feb. 9, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; OFF-CAMPUS, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Wyland Hall. sdsa.org/programs/high-tech-fair

2/9 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Pianist Miho Gary – Piano Trio and Voice. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Feb. 9, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

2/9 – Career Center Veterans Workshop: Utilizing Your Military Skills for a Civilian Career. Wed., Feb. 2, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., MV32.

2/9 – Orientation Session: Radiology Technology. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Feb. 9, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Room G-101. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

2/14 – Smoke-Free Campus Educational Fair. Student Health Services provide health and smoking cessation information and free kits. Mon., Feb. 14, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mesa Cafeteria Quad.

2/15 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue., Feb. 15, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Room S-306; www.sdmesa.edu/dietetic.

2/16 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring World Renowned Janos Negyesy & Clarinet Quintet. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Feb. 16, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

2/16 – Career Center Veterans Workshop: Transitional Resume Support. Wed., Feb. 16, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., MV32.

2/16 – Scholarship Essay Workshop. Mesa awards nearly $90,000 in scholarships each April. Attend this workshop to learn how to write a strong scholarship essay. All students are encouraged to apply. Wed., Feb. 16, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., LRC 432. Information: 619-388-2699. www.sdmesa.edu/scholarships

2/16 – Project Unity Blood Drive: A joint unity project sponsored by the college's Student Veteran Union and the Muslim Student Association. Wed., Feb. 16, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Naval Medical Center San Diego Bloodmobile in East Parking Lot A. Free t-shirts and refreshments; all donations designated for veterans.

2/17 – Music Recital Hour: Guitar Ensemble. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Feb. 17, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

2/22 – Career Center Workshop: “I Want an Internship.” Why internships are important, and how to get and keep one. Tue., Feb. 22, 2:30 to 3 p.m. Room: MV 32. Information: 619-388-2777.

2/23 – Music Recital Hour: Wendy Greene – Medieval Ensemble. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Feb. 23, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

2/23 – Orientation Session: Dental Assistant. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., Feb. 23, 6:00 p.m., Room S-119. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

2/24 – Career Center EOPS Workshop: Unearthing Career Services at Mesa. Thu., Feb. 24, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., LRC 229.

2/28 – Scholarship Application Deadline. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, in H-500. 619-388-2699. www.sdmesa.edu/scholarships

2/28 – Men's Volleyball Armed Forces Night. The Mesa Men's Volleyball Team will host the men's volleyball team from US Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in support of the Marines team members who are training to try out for spots on the All-Marine Corps Team, which will be competing against teams representing other branches of the US armed forces. All military personnel and dependents admitted free of charge with their military ID. (The Mesa MVB team will also travel to Camp Pendleton March 9 for a rematch.) 6 p.m., Mesa College Gym.