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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. Wed. and Thu. 4:15 to 6:00 p.m. Room H-105, behind the main cafeteria.

Through December 8 – M Fusion Cafe. Last week for good eats! Lunch service 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. 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.

Through December 12 – Mesa College Art Gallery: “Student Art Exhibition Fall 2012. Includes 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. 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.

12/2 – San Diego Mesa College Foundation Scholarships applications now available online. See www.sdmesa.edu/scholarships for more information. Application deadline: Feb. 28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. www.sdmesa.edu/scholarships

12/4 - Mesa College Workshop/Presentations: African American and Latino Male Student Success. A panel of African American and Latino Mesa students will share insight on what is like to be a student at Mesa and answer questions about their experiences as students here. Tue., Dec. 4, 10:00 a.m., LRC 435.

12/4 – Orientation Session: Medical Assistant. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue., Dec. 4, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Room S-204. To register, call 619-388-2684. http://www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health/index.cfm.

12/4 – Career Center Workshop: How to Get A Job. Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Come learn tips and tools to develop a plan of action. Tue., Dec. 4, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., I4-306. Sign up in the Career Center I4-306 or call 619-388-2777. http://www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

12/4-6- Ceramics Sale. Ceramics Club will be holding a ceramics sale – great for gifts, and something for you. Tue., Dec. 4 through Thu., Dec 6, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Cafeteria Quad. Note: his will be the only ceramics sale this academic year

12/5 - Music Recital. The award-winning Mesa Concert Jazz Band, conducted by Saxophonist and Music Department Chair James Romeo, fills the air with holiday cheer with their presentation of “Jingle Bell Jazz.” Wed. Dec. 5, 1 p.m. in Room C-119.

12/ 5 - Mesa College Vocal Ensemble: 3-Minute Concert Series. Presents “The Coolin” Wed., Dec. 5, 2:14 p.m., in the lobby of the LRC.

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

12/5 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed. Dec. 5, 5:30 to 6:30 p.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.

12/6– Career Center Workshop: Resumes. Anything and everything about resumes. This is a hands-on workshop so bring your resume. Thu., Dec. 6, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., I4-306. Sign up in the Career Center, I4-306, or call 619-388-2777. http://www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

12/7– Spanish Stage Premiere of “Sueños y Realidad” Four one-act plays, written, produced and performed in Spanish by college students , presents vignettes of how our dreams clash with reality in contemporary U.S and Latin American society. The four one act plays touch on the following topics: The bond between boy soldiers in the El Salvador Civil War; a border crossing tragedy and triumph; how personalities and cultural misconceptions clash in a San Diego Diner, and see if the family bonds survive a modern-day love triangle. 7:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 7, Apolliad Theatre at Mesa College. General admission of $5 is requested. Call 619-388-2228. www.sdmesa.edu/drama. One showing only!

12/8 -- The Mesa College Music Department Guitar and Vocal Ensembles in Concert present “Peripheries of Passion” 7:00 p.m., Sat., Dec., 8, LRC, Mesa College. Donations appreciated; not recommended for children who cannot listen attentively.

12/10 – Mesa College Student Writing Awards and Reading. Winners of the Mesa College student art and writing competition will be announced. Copies of the 2012 Mesa Visions book will be available for purchase for $10. Reception: Mon., Dec. 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m., LRC 435.

12/10 -- 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., Mon., Dec. 10, I4-404. Register at I4-404 or call 619-288-2699. www.sdmesa.edu/scholarships

12/14 – Mesa College Holiday Reception. President Pam Luster hosts the annual holiday luncheon for Mesa College faculty and staff. Fri. Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Faculty/Staff Dining Room H-117/118/119.

12/11 -- Jingle Bell Jazz at Dizzy’s (New Location; off campus) The Mesa Concert Jazz Band, directed by James Romeo offer its annual Jingle Bell Jazz with special guest, Jaeryoung Lee, piano.. New location: Dizzy’s: Where The Music Matters Most, at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street, San Diego, on the Southern edge of Pacific Beach. Easy access from I-5, lots of FREE parking right in front. Coffee, cookies, soft drinks, snacks served; all ages welcome. Thu. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. $15 cover, at the door.

12/12 - 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. 12, 1 p.m. in Room C-119.

Mesa College and the San Diego Community College District will be closed December 21 through January 1, 2013.

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 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.

Through 11/6 – Mesa College Art Gallery: “AgitPOP: Protest becomes Graphic.” Leading up to the November elections, this exhibit deals with current topics such as the Occupy Movement, Women's Rights, Dream activism, environmental issues, the exhibit will be an example of the ways that art can be used as a visual tool of protest. Artists: Lalo Alcaraz, Jesus Barraza, Melanie Cervantes, Chikle and Favianna Rodriguez. 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. Presentation by Favianna Rodriguez, Mon., Nov. 5, 9:30 – 11 am, H117-118.

11/1 – Chicano/Latino Heritage Celebration. A Morning with Culture Clash’s Herbert Siguenza. The Chicano/Latino Heritage Celebration (CLHC) committee invites you to see actor, writer, and producer Herbert Siguenza. Thu., Nov. 1, 11:10a.m – 12:35p.m., Room H-117/118. For more information contact Prof. Manuel Velez at mvelez@sdccd.edu.

11/2 – First Fridays: CISC adjunct instructor Craig Brown will give a talk about his recent involvement in a Scripps Institute of Oceanography deep sea expedition to the Tonga Trench, the second deepest point in the world. First Fridays Speaking Series, presented by the Mesa CISC Department, in association with the Mesa Robotics Organization. G-101, 11 a.m., Fri., G-101.

11/5 -- Mesa College Art Gallery: “AgitPOP: Protest becomes Graphic” Presentation. Featuring artist/activist and celebrated printmaker Favianna Rodriguez. Mon., Nov. 5, 9:30 to 11 a.m., H117-118.

11/5-16 – The Courage to Remember Holocaust Exhibit. Mesa College hosts The Courage to Remember, traveling Holocaust exhibit produced by the Museum of Tolerance from the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Features more than 200 exclusive photographs that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. The exhibit is free and the public is invited to attend. Nov. 5 through 16. Mon. through Thu., 7:00a.m. – 10:00p.m., Fri., 7:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. LRC 1st Floor.

11/6 – Career Center: Securing an Internship. Learn what an internship can do for your career goals and how to go about searching and securing this valuable career step. Thu., Nov. 6, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., I4-306. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777. www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center.

11/6 – Election Day. Exercise your right to vote.

11/7 – Music Recital. Featuring contemporary trombone player, Michael Dessen. Wed., Nov. 7, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119.

11/7 – The Courage to Remember Holocaust Reception and Lecture. Speakers: Rabbi Laurie Coskey, Professor Susanne Hillman, Ph.D., UC San Diego on “What happened, happened:” Reflections on Genocide, Unheroic Survival, and Witness Testimony,” and Mr. Ben Midler, Holocaust survivor. Free. 5 p.m. Thu., Nov. 7, G-101. Tours of exhibit available following.

11/7 – Veterans Week: Honoring Our Student Veterans. Speakers include: Capt. Steve Borden, Director, Pat Tillman Veterans Center at ASU; David Donoso, Mesa College Student, Veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom; Maurice D. Wilson, President, National Veterans Transition Services, Inc.; and Timothy Borch, UCSD who will conduct a UCSD transfer workshop for vets. 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wed.., Nov. 7, H117/118. Come in anytime.

11/8 – Mesa Art Gallery Presents: SPECIAL SCREENING of "My Louisiana Love" with Monique Verdin. Directed, co-produced, co-written by Sharon Linezo Hong; Co-produced, co-written by Monique Verdin. How one young woman responded to the effects of natural disaster by bringing attention to how it devastated her life and community. Film, followed by Q&A. 2:30-4:00 p.m., Thu., Nov. 8, LRC 435.

11/8-11/10 – Mesa College Dance Company presents: READY, SET, DANCE! A variety of performances featuring Mesa College dance students. Thu. Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m.; Fri. Nov. 9, 7:00; Sat. Nov. 10, 7:00 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. For pre-sale tickets or details contact any dance instructor at Mesa College, or Jan Ellis at jellis@sdccd.edu

11/8 – Career Center Workshop: How to Get A Job. Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Come learn tips and tools to develop a plan of action. Thu., Nov. 8, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., I4-306. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777. http://www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

11/8 -- Mesa College Theatre Company's Dress Rehearsal of Student Directed One Acts. Free. Thu., Nov. 8 at 4:10 p.m. in the Apolliad Theatre

11/9-11 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents: An Evening of Student Directed One Acts. Featuring Student Directors: Paul Lewallen, “Nightswim” by: Julia Jordan; Carlos Barajas, “The Mistakes Madeline Made” by: Elizabeth Meriwether; and Nicole J. Burton; Bryan Cajamarc “Starman Wish Me Luck” by: Nicole J. Burton. Nov. 9-10, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m;; Sun., Nov. 11, 7 p.m. $10 General admission; some discounts apply. Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. Box Office: 619-388-2621. Drama Department.

11/10-12/6 – Mesa College Museum Studies Class (off-campus exhibition). Class curates exhibition on Organic Colonies at Garage 4141. 4141 Alabama Street, San Diego, CA 92104. Reception Nov. 11 5 – 8 p.m. Gallery hours Thu. and Fri. 5 – 8 p.m. and Sat. 4 – 7 p.m.

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.

11/13-15 – 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. International Exhibitorr Fair: Tue., Nov. 13, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Quad. SDSU International Transfer Workshop: Wed., Nov. 14. 10:00 a.m. to noon, MV33. Mesa Study Abroad Programs - Orientation Session: Wed., Nov. 14, noon to 1:00 p.m., MV33. International Film Marathon: Thu., Nov. 15, 11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in G-102; 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. TBA. See www.sdmesa.edu/global-awareness.

11/13 – Career Center Workshop: Resumes. Anything and everything about resumes. This is a hands-on workshop so bring your resume. Tue., Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., MV-32. Sign up in the Career Center, MV20, or call 619-388-2777. http://www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

11/13 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue., Nov. 13, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

11/14 – Music Recital. Featuring Primasii: Music of Eastern Europe. Wed., Nov. 14, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119.

11/14 - Mesa College Vocal Ensemble: 3-Minute Concert Series. Presents “Si Ch’io Vorrei Morire” Wed., Nov. 14, 2:14 p.m., in the LRC Atrium.

11/14 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Assistant. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wed. Nov. 14, S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

11/15 – International Education Week: International Film Screening. "Pinjar," 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., I-4207. "Calle 54," 9:35 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., G101. "When the Moors Ruled Europe," 11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m., G102. "Baraka," 12:45 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. *On site passport processing 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., I-4207.

11/15 – San Diego Community College Police Department Presents: Coffee with Cops. Police Officers, Detectives, and the Chief will be discussing crime trends on campus and will be available to answer questions, offer tips, and provide information on topics of interest. Coffee, water, and cookies will be provided. 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., Thu. Nov. 15, outside the LRC.

11/21 – Music Recital. Thanksgiving Week.

11/28 – Music Recital. Featuring Piano Performers of UCSD Wed. Nov. 28, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119.

11/29 – Career Center Workshop: How to Get A Job. Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Come learn tips and tools to develop a plan of action. Thu., Nov. 29, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., I4-306. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777. http://www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

Mesa College will be closed Monday, November 12 for Veterans Day, and November 22-23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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

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.

Through 10/7 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “4.48 Psychosis.” Sara Kane’s final work, 4.48 Psychosis is a dark and personal look at severe clinical depression that explores the disconnect separating perception from reality. Directed by Annie Hinton. Sept. 28 to Oct. 7, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 7 p.m. $10 General admission; some discounts apply. Apolliad Theatre Mesa College Box Office 619.388.2621. www.sdmesa.edu/drama

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! 9:00 p.m., Mon., Oct. 1, in the gym.

10/2 – Orientation Session: Medical Assisting. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. 2:30-4:30 p.m., Tue. Oct. 2, Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

10/3 – Music Recital: Featuring the Benedetti/Svoboda Guitar Duo. 1:00 p.m., Wed., Oct. 3 Room C-119

10/4– Career Center Workshop: Resumes. Anything and everything about resumes. This is a hands-on workshop so bring your resume. Thursday, Oct. 4, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., MV-32. Sign up in the Career Center, MV20, or call 619-388-2777. http://www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

10/9 – Annual Transfer Day: Over 60 representatives from four-year colleges and universities will be on-site to talk to students about their transfer options. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tues., Oct. 9, LRC Quad. http://www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center/events.cfm

10/9 – Career Center Workshop: How to Get A Job. Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Come learn tips and tools to develop a plan of action. Tuesday, 10/9, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., MV-32. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777. http://www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

10/10 – Music Recital: Featuring African Music from Zimbabwe. 1:00 p.m., Wed., Oct. 10, Room C-119

10/11 through 11/6 – Mesa College Art Gallery: “AgitPOP: Protest becomes Graphic.” Leading up to the November elections, this exhibit deals with current topics such as the Occupy Movement, Women's Rights, Dream activism, environmental issues, the exhibit will be an example of the ways that art can be used as a visual tool of protest. Artists: Lalo Alcaraz, Jesus Barraza, Melanie Cervantes, Chikle and Favianna Rodriguez. 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. Opening Reception: Thu., Oct. 11, 5 – 7 pm; Presentation by Chikle and Lalo Alcaraz, 7 pm, G101. Presentation by Favianna Rodriguez, Mon., Nov. 5, 9:30 – 11 am, H117-118. (Wear your favorite t-shirt with a slogan to the opening reception.) www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery.

10/17 – Music Recital: Featuring the melodic sounds of the Mesa Concert Jazz Band. 1:00 p.m., Wed., Oct. 17, Room C-119

10/17 – Orientation Session: Radiology Tech. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. 5 to 7 p.m., Wed. Oct. 17, Room G-101. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

10/18 – Fall Job Fair: Over 30 employers will be on campus to provide students with job opportunities, internships, and community resources. 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, H-200/300 Quad. http://www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

10/18 -- The Great California ShakeOut. On Thursday, Oct. 18th at precisely, 10:18 a.m., Mesa College “Drop, Cover and Hold On” as part of The Great California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill in history. Mesa C-CERTs use the opportunity to review critical emergency skills and educate the campus about earthquakes. Details to follow.

10/18 – Campus SDCCD Board of Trustees Meeting. Mesa College hosts the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees Meeting. Thur., 4 p.m., Oct. 18, Design Center Auditorium, Z-100.

10/20 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Sat. Oct. 20, S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

10/20 – Fashion Career Day: Want to learn more about possible career opportunities in the fashion industry? See speakers from the industry, network with local retailers and fashion-related businesses, and learn more about transferring to Four-Year fashion programs. Sat., 10:00 a.m., Oct. 20, G-102. Information and registration, www.conta.cc/QFK3sa

10/20 – Homecoming Football Game: Calling all Olympians! Meet old friends and make new ones at Mesa's first homecoming! Alumni, staff, faculty and students, and anyone who loves Mesa! 6 p.m., Sat., Oct. 20, Mesa vs. Victor Valley. Location: upper entry to stadium in parking lot 3. $10 includes hot dog, chips and a beverage and game ticket.

10/24 – Music Recital: Featuring the acoustic melodies of the Mesa Guitar Ensemble. 1:00 p.m., Wed., Oct. 24 Room C-119

10/24 – Humanities Institute Presents“Bringing Public Relations to the Arts, Humanities, and Nonprofit Organizations” Speaker: Jim McBride, public relations professional in the nonprofit sector, and university lecturer. 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Wed., Oct. 24, LRC Room TBD. Info, call 388-2371.

10/24 - Mesa College Vocal Ensemble: 3-Minute Concert Series. “As Vesta Was” Wed., 2:14 p.m., Oct. 24, in the LRC Atrium.

10/29– Career Center Workshop: Resumes. Anything and everything about resumes. This is a hands-on workshop so bring your resume. Monday, Oct. 29, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., I4-306. Sign up in the Career Center, MV20, or call 619-388-2777. http://www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

10/31 – Music Recital: Featuring world renowned violinist, Janos Negyesy, and Friends. 1:00 p.m., Wed., Oct. 31, Room C-119

10/31 – “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. 31, LRC Quad.

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

8/29 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Lynn Mendoza-Khan, vocals. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Aug. 29, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/3 – San Diego Mesa College is closed in commemoration of the Labor Day Holiday.

9/5 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring James Romeo and Friends, jazz. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Sept. 5, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

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

9/6-10/1– Mesa College Art Gallery Exhibit: Seven Deadly Sins. Seven accomplished artists reinterpret the Seven Deadly Sins and contextualize them for the 21st Century. San Diego based artists Marianela de la Hoz and Alexia Markarian are joined by Phyllis Davidson, Gene Flores, Doug Sutherland, Henning von Berg and Peter Zokosky. 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. 6, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Presentation by curator Prof. Beate Bermann-Enn following reception at 7:00 p.m. in G-101. www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery

9/10-13 – Club Rush. Fun, informational event to acquaint students with opportunities for involvement in more than 35 student clubs and organizations. Mon.-Thu., Sept. 10-13 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mesa Cafeteria Quad.

9/10– Career Center: Resume Workshop. Anything and everything about resumes. This is a hands-on workshop open to students, faculty and staff; bring your resume. Mon., Sept 10, 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., MV-32. Sign up in the Career Center, MV20, or call 619-388-2777. www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center.

9/17 – 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. Mon., Sept. 17, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Room G-101.

9/17-25 – Constitution Week Activities. Lecture: Why Citizens United? Constitutional Issues, Judicial Responses, and Political Consequences with Cal Western School of Law Professor Glenn C. Smith. Find out about this major US Supreme Court decision and its impact on the election process in the US. Sponsored by Social Sciences Dept. and Office of Student Affairs. Mon., 9/17 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., LRC 435. FLEX Workshop number #69323. Mon.-Fri., 9/17 to 21, Constitution Displays in the Bookstore and Cafeteria.

9/15 – Orientation Session: Animal Health Tech Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Sept. 15, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Room P-308. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

9/18 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue., Sept. 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

9/18 – Student Services Fair. Get one-on-one advice, and find out about financial aid, counseling, career center, student affairs, student clubs, health services, and much more! Free refreshments and music. Tue., Sept. 18, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mesa Cafeteria Quad

9/19 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Third Story, Jazz. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/20 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Thu., Sept. 20, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

9/20 – Career Center Workshop: How to Get A Job. 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. Thu., 9/20, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., MV-32. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777. www.sdmesa.edu/career-center.

9/24 – Halau Hula `O Malulani offers “O’ Hawai`i: Visions of the Ancient and New.” Authentic chants and dances of Hawai`i offer a rare look into hula kahiko (ancient forms) and hula `auana (modern forms). 6:00 p.m., Mon., Sept. 24, Art Gallery Patio.

9/25 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue., Sept.25, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., LRC-208; www.sdmesa.edu/dietetic. RSVP to: echu@sdccd.edu

9/25– 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. 25 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., MV-32. Sign up in the Career Center, MV20, or call 619-388-2777. www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center.

9/27 – Career Center: Securing an Internship. Learn what an internship can do for your career goals and how to go about searching and securing this valuable career step. Thu., Sept. 27, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., MV-32. Sign up in the Career Center or call 619-388-2777. www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center.

9/26 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Hausmann Quartet, Classical ensemble. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Sept. 29, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/30 – 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. No fee to join the Mesa College team; t-shirts $5 cash. Coordinated by Student Health Services, Email: prose@sdccd.edu or call 619-388-2762. aidswalksd.org for times and route information.

Welcome to May, the culmination of another year at San Diego Mesa College. May is filled with celebrations of all sorts, including the highlight of the school year, Commencement. Please join us for any and all the following events!

Through May 6 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “The Boys Next Door,” Tom Griffin's "The Boys Next Door" delves into the lives of four mentally-challenged men and their caretaker, all of whom must define for themselves the meaning of their lives and what constitutes success. 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; $8 military and seniors. Box Office: 619-388-2621.

5/1-4 – San Diego Mesa College Associated Student Government General Election. Online Polls Open at 7:00 a.m. on May 1.http://studentweb.sdccd.edu/

5/1 – Career Center Resume Workshop: Anything and everything about resumes. This is a Hands-On Workshop, so bring your resume. Tue., May. 1, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., MV33. 619-388-2777.

5/1 – 4th Annual STAR Awards. Celebrating the academic success and achievements of Mesa College athletes. Luncheon by invitation only. Tue., May 1, 12:45 to 2:00 p.m., Mesa Gym.

5/1 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue., May 1, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., LRC 208; www.sdmesa.edu/dietetic. * This meeting is mandatory for students that will be participating in the directed clinical practice for fall 2012.

5/2 – Music Recital Hour: 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. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., May 2, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. (A different group of students perform on May 16). www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital

5/3 – Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Traditional Chinese and Japanese Music, by San Diego Chinese Music Ensemble, and San Diego Japanese Music Group. 1:45-2:45 pm, Thu., May 3. G101.

5/3 – Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Asian Film Festival. 7:05-8:05 pm, Thu., May 3. G101.

5/3 – Blowout! Sal Castro and the Chicano Struggle for Educational Justice. Speakers: Sal Castro is an American educator and Activist; Mario T. Garcia is professor of Chicana/o studies and adjunct professor of history and religious studies at UC Santa Barbara. 9:35 to 11:00 a.m., Thu., May 3, Room H-117/118. Sponsored by the Chicano Latino Heritage Celebration

5/3 – Transfer Recognition Luncheon. Acknowledges and honors the students that have been accepted to four-year universities and spread transfer awareness throughout the campus. Thu., May 3, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., Main Quad. Reservations required.

5/3 – Student Art, Jewelry and Ceramics Sale. Creative wares created by Mesa College students are offered for sale. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thu., May 3, Art Gallery and Gallery Courtyard.

5/3 – 5/15 – Mesa College Art Gallery Student Exhibit “Express Yourself.” 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 3, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Art Gallery Courtyard. 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.

5/6 – Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Series: “Welcoming Socialism,” Allan Wagner, Lecturer in Economics, San Diego Mesa College, Fri., May 4, 12 to 2 p.m. G-101.

5/8 – Career Center Workshop: “How to Get a Job with Your Degree.” Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Learn to develop a plan of action. Tue., May. 8, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. MV33. 619-388-2777.

5/9 – Orientation Session: Dental Assistant. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., May 9, 6:00 p.m., Room S-118. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

5/9 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Back to the Future. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., May 9, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

5/10 – English 48 Learning Celebration and Book signing: From a Label to a Brand, by Antonio V. Wright. 6-7:30 p.m., Thu., May 10, H117-118. Presented by Professors Marilynn Schenk and Laurie Lorence.

5/11 2012 Unsung Hero Award Nomination Deadline. This award celebrates a member of the classified staff who volunteers their time and talent to serve the needs of our community – both on and beyond the Mesa College campus. If you would like tto submit a nomination, please contact the President's Office at 619-388-2721.

5/11-20 Theatrical Premiere: No Child, by Nilaja Sun. Mission Productions, in collaboration with the Mesa College Drama Department, is proud to present the San Diego premiere of No Child, by Nilaja Sun. Sun spent six weeks teaching/directing a play during No Child Left Behind. The play is Our Country's Good, which is about a group of Australian royal marines and convicts putting on a production of The Recruiting Officer. The playwright performs No Child. . . as a one-woman show and licenses it out for theatrical productions. Mesa College acting students work alongside professional actors for this San Diego premiere. Weekends May 11-20. 8:00 p.m. Fri., 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., Sat.; 2:00 p.m. Sun.; also Thu., May 18; 8:00 p.m. Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. $15 General admission: $10 SDCCD students/staff with ID. $12, other discounts apply. Box Office: 619-388-2621.

5/11 – 31st Annual Golden Scissors Awards. Runway extravaganza produced, promoted and organized by students of the Mesa College Fashion Program. Reception and silent auction, Sat., May 11, 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, $25 at the door. $50 VIP Package (reception, early seating, and auction). For more information, call 619-388-2206; email mesagoldenscissors@yahoo.com

5/12– 13th 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 tour the facility, and meet the resident animals (dogs, cats, goats, bobcat, owls, turkey vulture, ferrets, and lizard). Sat., May 7, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Room P-300 Building and Compound.

5/12 – Orientation Session: Animal Health Tech Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., May 5, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Room P-308. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

5/14-20 – Mesa College Classified Employee Week. Various events celebrate the contributions of classified staff.

5/16 – Career Center Resume Workshop: Anything and everything about resumes. This is a Hands-On Workshop, so bring your resume. Wed., May. 16, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., MV33. 619-388-2777.

5/16 – 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 16, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

5/18 – 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 18 , 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

5/19 – 2012 Mesa College Commencement Ceremony. Students, family, faculty and staff celebrate our 2010 graduates. Sat., May 19, 4:00 p.m., Jenny Craig Pavilion, University of San Diego. Free admission. www.sdmesa.edu/commencement

5/23, 24 – 5th Annual Classified Staff Professional and Interpersonal Development. Under the 2012 theme of “The Strength of Many – Pulling it All Together,” this two-day conference recognizes the contributions of classified staff, and provides opportunities for learning and growth with a spirit of camaraderie and support. Wed., Thu., May 23, 24, G-Building. Preregistration required.

5/24 – 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. Please make checks payable to: Mesa College Foundation. Thu., May 24, 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 – Mesa College Writing Contest; Deadline for Submissions. Here’s your chance to get published in the 2012 Mesa Visions Art and Literary Magazine. Cash prizes awarded. Open to all students; for instructions, please see www.sdmesa.edu/english//pdf/WritingContest.pdf.

Mesa College was closed for Spring Break, April 2-6, 2012

4/10 – Community Health Education on “HPV.” Join Mesa Student Health Services and San Diego State University Nursing Students for a community health education discussion on “HPV”, Human Papilloma Virus, a sexually transmitted infection. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tue., Apr. 10, Cafeteria.

4/11 – Music Recital Hour: 2nd Avenue Klezmer Ensemble. Described as "joyous music of tradition and transition," Klezmer is music of the Jews of Eastern Europe and of Yiddish Theater -- always exciting and vibrant, while mysterious and nostalgic. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Apr. 611 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

4/11 – Career Center Resume Workshop: Anything and everything about resumes. This is a Hands-On Workshop, so bring your resume. Wed., Apr. 11, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., MV32. 619-388-2777.

4/12 -- Environmental Stewardship Committee Speaker Series Lecture: Prof. Alexander Gershunov, a researcher in Climate, Atmospheric Science, and Physical Oceanography (CASPO) from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Professor Gershunov will be talking about recent developments in climate change research, as well as implications of climate change for the San Diego region. Thu., Apr. 12, 2:30-4:30 in G-101.

4/12-14 -- (Off campus) Between the Lines Dance Performance. Don't miss the spring dance performance by Mesa dance students performing faculty works. 7:30 p.m., Joan B. Kroc Theatre Salvation Army Kroc Center, 6611 University Ave. San Diego, 92115 $15 general admission; pre-sale discounts. Call 388-2428.

4/13 -- SONGS OF THE WOODS and ECHOS, performed by the San Diego Mesa College Vocal Ensemble with Dr. Richard Chagnon, Director. The Mesa Ensemble takes advantage of the exquisite acoustics of the Mesa College LRC Foyer. One of the selections, "The Echo Song", features a vocal quartet in the stairway above echoing the song sung by the choir. Special guests: MiraCosta Chamber Choir, Dr, Arlie Langager, Director. Fri., Apr. 13, 7:30 p.m. LRC Foyer. Free.

4/13 Lunafest. This fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Fund is sponsored by Women’s Studies in conjunction with Team Luna Chix of San Diego. Featured speaker will talk about the Breast Cancer fund and environmental links to breast cancer; following this, one hour of short films for and about women. Fri., Apr. 13, 5 to 9:00 p.m., G-102.

4/17,18 – Festival of Colors. Mesa College's annual celebration of diversity features entertainment, arts, crafts and culinary delights. Free admission, international foods available for purchase. Tue/Wed, Apr. 17,18, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Cafeteria Quad, Rooms H-117/118.

4/17-19 – Career Opportunities Expo. Tools, resources, and activities to support life-long career transitions. Resume Tent Tue./Wed. 4/17-18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Quad. Veteran’s Reboot Workshop – facilitated by the National founder of the organization – Wed., 4/18 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., H-117. Careers in Chemistry Panel, Tue., 4/17, 2:00 – 4:00 in H-117. JOB FAIR – Thu., 4/19, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., over 30 employers and community service agencies hiring for jobs and internships, Main Quad. See www.sdmesa.edu/career-center/events.cfm

4/17 – Festival of Colors Presents: Native American Movie Afternoon “California Indian: A Tribal Story.” The struggles inherent on reservations today are depicted in this day-in-the-life drama. Discussion following the film with O. Pierre Romeo. Faculty Flex #66122. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tue., Apr. 17, G-101. Free.

4/17 – Career Center Resume Workshop: Anything and everything about resumes. This is a Hands-On Workshop, so bring your resume. Tue., Apr. 17, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., H-117. 619-388-2777.

4/17,18 – Mesa GreenFest Environmental Film Festival: Los Laureles Canyon: Research in Action. Watch and hear a speaker from the UCSD Sustainability Solutions Institute discuss ways students can become involved in environmental solutions at Mesa and beyond. CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED. Celebrate the winners of the film and chandelier contests, and bid on silent auction of Fashion Fair items.4:00 to 6:15 p.m. Tue./Wed., April 17,18 in Room G-101 (program is repeated on Wed.) www.sdmesa.edu/biology

4/18, 19 -- Grad Fest. Hosted by the Bookstore, you'll find everything you need for commencement. Caps, gowns, regalia and more. Wed., Thu., Apr. 18. 19 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cafeteria Quad.

4/18 – Music Recital Hour: Mesa Guitar Ensemble. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., Apr. 18, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital

4/18 – Career Center Workshop: “How To Get A Job With Your Degree.” Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Learn to develop a plan of action. Wed., Apr. 18, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. H-117. 619-388-2777.

4/19 – Speech & Debate Showcase. The internationally acclaimed Mesa College forensics team will showcase their competitive talents. Thu., Apr. 19, 5 to 9:00 p.m., G-101.

4/19 – “Online Classes: A Student Panel Discussion” Join Mesa College students as they discuss what they like and what needs improvement. District FLEX available: #66277. Thu., April 19, 2-3 p.m., G-101.

4/21 – Foothills Conference Finals. Mesa College hosts the track and field finals. Merrill Douglas Stadium, 1 p.m., Sat., Apr. 21.

4/21 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend: Sat., Apr. 21, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

4/23-24 -- Tents of Truth (formerly Tents of Tolerance). This powerful event provides an opportunity for participants to; experience subtle and blatant discriminatory actions, become immersed in tent s such as "The Classroom," "The Border Crossing," "The Impact Tent," and more, to experience the results of discrimination, and participate in the tent of peace and civility. Mon./Tue., Apr. 23, 24, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Mesa Cafeteria Quad and H117-118; free lunch to participants between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

4/24 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue. Mar. 24, 5:30 p.m. Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

4/25 – Orientation Session: Radiology Technology. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., Apr. 25, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Room G-101. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

4/25 – Music Recital Hour. János Négyesy, Classical. Wed., Mar. 14, 1 p.m. Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.

4/26 – 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.

4/27 – Mesa College Ruth Kern Scholarship Gala (off campus). 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 27, 5:30 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, Mission Valley. For ticket information, call 619-388-2699.

4/27 through May 8 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “The Boys Next Door,” Tom Griffin's "The Boys Next Door" delves into the lives of four mentally-challenged men and their caretaker, all of whom must define for themselves the meaning of their lives and what constitutes success. 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; $8 military and seniors. Box Office: 619-388-2621.

4/28 – Rape Aggression and Defense Training. Taught by Sgt. Diana Medero. Wed., Mar. 3, 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Room Q-100 (Police Station). Must be preregistered: 388-2461.

3/1-3 – Women's History Art Exhibit, featuring Mesa College Women Student Artists. Mon., Mar. 1-3, LRC, 2nd Floor Lobby.

3/2 –New City Sinfonia Concert (Off campus) Music Instructor Daniel Ratelle will lead the 40-member New City Sinfonia in a free public concert that will feature Beethoven's powerful Symphony No. 7. The orchestra is sponsored by the North City Continuing Education Center. Fri., Mar. 2, at 7:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary of the First Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 4190 Front St. in Hillcrest. Search YouTube for “New City Sinfonia” for previous concerts.

3/2-11 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “A Doll’s House,” a three-act play in prose by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Weekends through May: 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.

3/3 – Orientation Session: Animal Health Tech Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Mar. 3, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Room P-308. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

3/3 – Women's History Month: Rape Aggression and Defense Training, Part 2. Taught by Sgt. Diana Medero. Wed., Mar. 3, 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Room Q-100 (Police Station). Must be preregistered: 388-2461.

3/5-28 – MFusion Café. The Culinary Arts/Management program serves lunch throughout the month. 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 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 Tonya Whitfield at twhitfie@sdccd.edu.

3/5 – Women's History Month Lecture: Native American Women’s Issues, with Dr. Linda Locklear. Mon., Mar. 5, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Room H-117/118.

3/5 – Women's History Month Lecture: American civil rights activist Sylvia Mendez presents on The Case of Mendez v. Westminister and the Desegregation of Public Education in the First Annual Gracia Molina de Pick Feminist Lecture Series at San Diego Mesa College. , with. Mon., Mar. 5, 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Room H-117/118.

3/6 – Career Center Resume Workshop: Anything and everything about resumes. This is a Hands-On Workshop, so bring your resume. Tue., Mar. 6, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., MV33. 619-388-2777.

3/6,7 – Mesa GreenFest Environmental Film Festival: Film: Flow. Watch and learn how multinational corporations have been working to privatize public water resources in developing countries. Also showing: Our Synthetic Sea. More fun stuff: Bottled water taste-off, 30-second Film Contest; Chandelier Challenge and (Re)purpose Fashion Fair. 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. Tue./Wed., Mar. 6, 7, in Room G-101 (program is repeated on Wed.) www.sdmesa.edu/biology

3/7 – Women's History Month Lecture “The Experiences of Young Women in Mexico and Central America in Contemporary Times,” with Virginia Bartz, UCSD graduate student.. Wed., Mar. 7, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Room H-117/118.

3/7 – Music Recital Hour: Peter Sprague, jazz guitarist, composer, and producer. Wed., Mar. 7, 1 p.m. Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.

3/6,7,8 – Fashion Week: “Repeat Boutique!” 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. Fashion donations wanted (drop off at B-104, 105 or call 619-388-2206 for pick-up). Tue.-Thu., Mar. 6-8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cafeteria Quad.

3/8 – GEAR UP Theatre Day. Approximately 150 GEAR UP students from Point Loma High School, Madison High School, and Kearny Complex will attend a Mesa College theatre production, “A Doll’s House.” Thurs., Mar. 8, 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m., Apolliad Theatre, 619-388-2230.

3/9 – African American/Latino Male Leadership Summit. More than 200 middle and high school students converge on Mesa to attend the 5th annual event championing student access and success. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., G-101. At the “Community Forum,” 10: to 11:45 a.m., Room G-101, author and speaker Dr. Steven Jones offers practical solutions for supporting the academic success of African American and Latino males. Forum is open to District faculty and staff; preregistration required. Call 619-388-2230.

3/9 – Women's History Month Social Sciences Occasional Lecture “You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby-or Have You?” Reflections on the Women’s Movement with VP Emeritus Elizabeth Armstrong and panelists. Fri., Mar 9, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Room G-101.

3/9-16 – LRC Canyon Day Display. Created by students from The Child’s Primary School, San Diego, with assistance from Mesa College Teacher Education Program and in conjunction with Canyon Day activities. Mar. 9 to Mar. 16, LRC Atrium Lobby.

3/13 – Transfer Center “UCSD” A representative will be on campus to answer questions regarding UCSD, admissions and transferring to UCSD. Appointment required. Contact or stop in for more details and an appointment. Tue., Mar. 13, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., MV32, 619-388-2473.

3/13, 15 – Women's History Month Lecture: "Womb of Life" with Prof. Starla Lewis, Tue/Thu, Mar. 13/15, 12:45 to 2:00 p.m. Room H-117/118.

3/14 – Orientation Session: Radiologic Technology. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., Mar. 14, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Room G-101. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

3/15– Biology Department Presents: Ryan Levinson. Ryan is the EMS/Rescue Manager for the Big Wave World Tour and an EMT with the City of San Diego. The Mesa College student has competed in over 40 triathlons, and has placed top-3 in national and world championship events while also pursuing his passion for surfing, bodysurfing, kite boarding, and sailing. All this despite having a form of Muscular Dystrophy which has caused many of his muscles to atrophy. Come and hear this uplifting story about overcoming obstacles by this truly remarkable young man. Thu., Mar. 15, 3:30 p.m., Room G-101.

3/15-4/19 – Mesa College Art Gallery “Domestic Disobedience: Redefining the Feminine Space." Mesa student Nuvia Cristol Ruland is guest curator of this special Women’s History Month exhibit, which brings together visual artists that forge this new space of Latina domestic defiance. 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: Thur., March 15, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Artist discussion and panel following in G-101 following. Parking is free on reception night; park in the A Overflow lot across from the flagpole. See http://www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery.

3/16 – Math+Science Complex “Topping Out.” A “topping out” marks the point when the structure’s highest element is hoisted into place, a practice that started in Scandinavia over 1,000 years ago. Fri., Mar. 16. 8:30-9:30 signing of the beam. 9:30 remarks; 10:00 hoisting of the beam.

3/16 – Women's History Month State Senator Christine Kehoe speaks on "Women's Education, Women's Empowerment" Fri., Mar 16, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Room G-101.

3/17 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Mar. 17, 9:00 a.m. Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

3/17- 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. 17, 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visit www.sdmesa.edu/canyonday.

3/14 – Music Recital Hour. Miho Gary, Classical Chamber Music. Wed., Mar. 14, 1 p.m. Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.

3/20 – Women's History Month Performance: Women’s Words, featuring Mesa College Drama Students. Tue., Mar. 20, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Cafeteria Quad.

3/20 Special Music Performance: The Incomparable Eldar Djangirov. The 24-year-old pianist and composer returns to Mesa for a master class and impromptu performance. The success of his album, Re-imagination, even resulted in a Grammy nomination in 2008. Tue., Mar. 20, 1 p.m., Room C-119. Limited seating.

3/21 – Women's History Month Performance: 3 Roses of Lebanon, written and performed by Rosanna Cacace. Wed., Mar. 21, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., H117/118.

3/21 – Career Center Resume Workshop: Anything and everything about resumes. This is a Hands-On Workshop, so bring your resume. Wed., Mar. 21, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., MV33. 619-388-2777.

3/21 – Music Recital Hour. Diego Morocho, folkloric sounds of South American Music (Ahutachy) Wed., Mar. 21, 1 p.m. Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.

3/22 – Women's History Month Lecture: “Eve: the First Feminist.” Lecture by Dr. Sondra Frisch. Thu., Mar. 22, 5 to 6:20 p.m. Room G-101.

3/23 – Mesa College 9th Annual Languages Conference, “Human Brain and Language Learning.” Fri., Mar. 23, G-101, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. www.sdmesa.edu/languages/conferences.cfm.

3/28 – The Annual Mesa Big Band/Guest Artist Concert (usually at Dizzy's but this year at the Tango del Rey in Mission Valley). This year featuring The "Quadrophonnes" an all-female jazz saxophone quartet from Portland, Oregon. Wed., Mar. 28, 7:30 p.m.

3/26 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Mon., Mar. 26, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., LRC 208; www.sdmesa.edu/dietetic.

3/26 – Science Expo Day at Petco Park (Off-Campus). “Excite Your Mind” is the theme of this year’s festival. The Mesa College booth (HP31, 32) near Home Plate Gate, will feature fun, mind-blowing exercises with Prof. Jaye Van Kirk and student members of the Psi Beta Honors Society. Free; Sat., Mar. 24, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Petco Park.

3/27 – Canyon Classroom. Mesa College welcomes Holmes Elementary second graders. Presented in conjunction with Canyon Day and the Mesa Teacher Education Program. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fri., Mar., 23, 2012, P100/200.

3/27, 28 – Mesa GreenFest Environmental Film Festival: Tapped. Watch and see how the bottled water industry has distorted science to manufacture global demand for a free resource. Discuss how plastic recycling works/doesn’t work in San Diego. Deadline for contest submissions. 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. Tue./Wed., March 27,28 in Room G-101 (program is repeated on Wed.) www.sdmesa.edu/biology.

3/27 – 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. 9:35 to 11:00 a.m., Tue., March 27, Room H-117/118.

3/28 – Music Recital Hour. Quadrophones Sax Quartet. Wed., Mar. 28, 1 p.m. Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.

1/30 - 2/2 – Club Rush. Fun, informational event to acquaint students with opportunities for involvement in more than 35 student clubs and organizations. Mon., Jan. 30, to Thu., Feb. 2 Mesa Cafeteria Quad.

1/31 – MFusion Café The Culinary Arts/Management program begins lunch service on Tue., 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 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.

1/31 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend: Tue., Jan. 31, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684.

2/1 – Music Recital Hour: Contemporary Piano, UCSD. Wed., Feb. 2, 12:45 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

2/1 – Orientation Session: Radiology Technology. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., Feb. 1, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Room G-101. To register, call 619-388-2684.

2/7 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

2/7 – San Diego High Tech Fair (off-campus). Mesa College's math and science faculty continue their tradition of inspiring middle and high school students at the 2012 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. 7, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., school day event: Wed., Feb. 8, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; OFF-CAMPUS, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Wyland Hall.

2/8 – Music Recital Hour: Jeannette Kangas, Contemporary Jazz. Wed., Feb. 8, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

2/9 - 3/1 – Mesa College Art Gallery “Atara-Baker’s Layering Time and Place: An African Memoir” 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: Thur., Feb. 9, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Parking is free on reception night; park in the upper faculty parking areas adjacent and across from the flagpole. Other gallery hours: use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot.

2/14 – Career Center Resume Workshop: Anything and everything about resumes for students, faculty and staff. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your resume. Tue., Feb. 14, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., MV33. 619-388-2777.

2/14 – Scholarship Essay Workshop. Learn how to write a strong scholarship essay. Tue., Feb. 14, 11:00 a.m., LRC 432. Information: 619-388-2699. Click here for list of scholarships..

2/14-15 – Mesa GreenFest Environmental Film Festival: Bag It. Is your life too plastic?

Bag It chronicles the global production, use and disposal of plastic bags and other plastics, documenting the environmental consequences of these products. More fun stuff: Bottled water taste-off, 30-second Film Contest; Chandelier Challenge and (Re)purpose Fashion Fair. 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. Tue./Wed. in Room G-101 (program is repeated on Wed.)

2/15 – Orientation Session: Dental Assistant. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., Feb. 15, 6:00 p.m., Room S-118. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

2/15 – Scholarship Essay Workshop. Learn how to write a strong scholarship essay. All students are encouraged to apply. Wed., Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m., LRC 432. Information: 619-388-2699. Click here for a list of scholarships.

2/15 – Music Recital Hour: Featuring Robert Wetzel, Classical Guitar. Wed., Feb. 15, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

2/22 – Music Recital Hour: Colin McAllister, Contemporary guitar. Wed., Feb. 22, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

2/22 – Career Center Workshop: “How To Get A Job With Your Degree.” Wondering how to go about using your degree in the workforce? Learn to develop a plan of action. Wed., Feb. 22, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MV33. 619-388-2777.

2/23 – Biology Seminar: Bicarbonate and Mucus-A Failed Relationship in Cystic Fibrosis. Speaker Dr. Paul Quinton, Dept. of Pediatrics; UCSD School of Medicine. Thur., Feb. 23, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. G-101.

2/23 – Student Services Fair. Get one-on-one advice, and find out about financial aid, counseling, career center, student affairs, student clubs, health services, and much more! Free refreshments and music. Thu., Feb. 23, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mesa Cafeteria Quad.

2/28 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Tue., Feb. 28, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., LRC 208.

2/29 – Music Recital Hour: Hausmann Quartet, Classical Strings. Wed., Feb. 29, 1:00 p.m., Room C-119.

2/29 – San Diego Mesa College Scholarship Application Deadline. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wed. 29, in H-500. 619-388-2699. www.sdmesa.edu/scholarships

2/29 – Career Center Resume Workshop. Anything and everything about resumes for students, faculty and staff. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your resume. Wed., Feb. 29, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., MV33. 619-388-2777.