From the Office of the President
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By Dr. Kathleen A. Rose, Superintendent / President
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Hello everyone,
This is not the usual
First Friday
column as this is not the usual month of March. As I write this column, I am in my home office as we are sheltering in place in accordance with the Santa Clara County Health Department directive.
Similar mandates have occurred in San Benito County, Santa Cruz County and Monterey County. Businesses are closing, people are working from home, and we all are focusing on our health. Our globe has become smaller as all people around the world learn about Covid-19 and the impact a pandemic can have on all aspect of our society. Here at Gavilan, our decisions have changed each day as the news reports changed, and with the support of our Board of Trustees, we have made the best decision possible to continue our instruction and student services to the best of our ability…fully online for at least the next few weeks.
We are issuing
daily updates
, and provided helpful links of information. Students and faculty have connected and are ready to engage in a whole new adventure of learning. Students making this adjustment now have some distinct advantages…they already know other students in their classes, they are familiar with the course requirements, they know how to access Gavilan’s support services, including tutoring, the Library and Cranium Café.
All of those now working and studying from home
may find that time management becomes a new skill, or that you have to find a quiet space for study and reflection as you learn in a new format. If there si something you need to be successful, please ask. Communication with your faculty, department chair or Dean in the days ahead will help to ensure your continued success in your Gavilan classes and a strong finish to the semester. We do not know how long the coronavirus pandemic will impact us, but we will continue to support you to meet your educational goals. We have done so for the last century, and have gained some skills along the way!
If this had been a “usual” March, I would have written about
Women’s History Month
, our Centennial celebrations, and midterms leading up to spring break. But again, nothing about this month is usual. I will close by saying something about the theme for this year’s
International Women’s Day
, and that is “An equal world in an enabled world”. I am proud that in my lifetime there have been some great improvements in women’s equality and that we continue to make positive gains. It all begins with a progressive mindset and a strong voice, and we have many of them at Gavilan.
I was all set to record my podcast this past week that would have introduced you to three inspiring voices…all women, all mothers….who have found their academic home at Gavilan. Unfortunately, the events around Covid-19 prevented me from recording their stories. But stay tuned: Norma Sanchez, Melissa Quintanar and Sandra Quintanar, all Dean’s and President’s List recipients, have inspiration to give to other students. I look forward to introducing you to them very soon.
Take care and be safe in the days ahead, and I will see you on campus (or online) soon.
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What's new at Gavilan College?
(all of the events described below occurred prior to March 9, 2020)
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WWII INTERNMENT CAMP SURVIVOR TAKES AIM AT HISTORICAL RACISM
Mas Hashimoto shares his story with Gavilan students, addressing issues of inequity and racism during World War II
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AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS DIVE INTO SCIENCE ALIVE WORKSHOPS
Across two decades, Gavilan College's Science Alive program has nurtured the next generation of scientists.
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SPEAKING JUSTICE INTO REALITY: THE LANGUAGE OF LIBERATION FROM RACISM
Dr. Kamilah Majied asked Gavilan College students to speak the language of enslavement out of existence.
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WOMEN LEADERS JOIN FORCES TO BOOST VOTER, CENSUS PARTICIPATION
WE:2020 spotlights a coalition of efforts commemorating the 19th Amendment, voter participation and accurate census counts
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Upcoming Events
POSTPONED EVENTS
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As per the guidelines of the California Department of Public Health, and in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19, please be aware that all group events through the end of April have been cancelled or postponed, Including
Bach to Blues
and the 2020 and Beyond: Economic Development Symposium. We will be following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control, the California Department of Public Health and the Office of the Chancellor in determining when it is appropriate to resume face-to-face activities.
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Celebrating 100 years
Check out online resources and events all year in celebration of this milestone in the history of our college and communities.
HISTORY THROUGH HEADLINES
1919-1929
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1930-1939
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1940-1949
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1950-1959
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1960-1969
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THE FORMATION OF THE DISTRICT
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1970-1979
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1980-1989
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1990-1999
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2000-2009
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2010-2019
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THE FUTURE
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Report to the Community
Budget information, news, milestones, and historical facts for 2019.
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