June 2025

IN THIS ISSUE

• Welcome, New Alumni
• New Online Merch Store Launched
• Scholarship Luncheon Photos Available
• Explore Chabot Job Opportunities
• Chabot College Upcoming Events & News
• Upcoming Events in the Chabot Service Area

Welcome, New Alumni

Photos by: Ron Essex

Congratulations to the class of 2025! We were delighted to celebrate with the graduating class at more than a dozen year-end events throughout May.

Over 200 new graduates have officially joined the Chabot Alumni Association. We warmly welcome all alumni and friends to attend future alumni events, and we look forward to staying connected in the years ahead.

For additional end-of-the year photos and videos, check-out Chabot's social media posts below.

New Online Merch Store Launched

We are excited to announce the launch of Chabot's brand-new online merchandise store (merch.chabotcollege.edu) — a fresh and creative extension of our brand. The store features merchandise that students, families, alumni and the community can take pride in! And, right now, we are offering discounts. 🏷️Use coupon code "YAY" for 10% off your order, and get free shipping for orders totaling $100+.

Scholarship Luncheon Photos Available

Photos by: Michael Craig

On Friday, May 2^nd, the Friends of Chabot, Office of Student Life, and Student Senate hosted the Annual Scholarship Luncheon. In 2014, the foundation began by awarding 5 scholarships. Since then, the scholarship program has grown leaps and bounds. This year, we received scholarship applications from 554 students and awarded $94,800 in scholarships to 89 Chabot students. It was also the inaugural launch of our President’s Leadership Institute, with 9 students in the first cohort.

Many thanks go to everyone who made the event so successful:

• All of our Scholarship Donors
• Donated photography by Michael Craig Photography
• Reprographics Team: Sarah Flores, Craig Shira and Tina Smith-Crawford
• Chabot College Maintenance & Operations
• Planning Committee & Event Support: Angela Castellanos, Christine Herrera, Cheree Manicki, Vanessa Morales, Arnold Paguio, Theresa Pedrosa, Kirti Reddy, Sarah Renton, and Nicole Albrecht

Please enjoy Scholarship Luncheon photos using the button below, and congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients!

Explore Chabot Job Opportunities

For the latest and greatest job opportunities through Chabot-Las Positas Community College District - including positions at Chabot College, Las Positas College, and Chabot-Las Positas Community College District - check-out the link below. Click on "Search Jobs" for a full list of opportunities. Check back often, as job opportunities are updated throughout the year.

Chabot College Upcoming Events & News

Chabot Blazes to Glory at State

Courtesy of Eric Fanene

In a dazzling display, Chabot sophomore Robert Stitts won state championships in the men's 100 meters and 200 Saturday, May 17^th in the 3C2A Track and Field Championships.

Chabot competitors earned an impressive five titles overall, including four on Saturday at College of San Mateo. The Chabot women placed sixth as a team with 46 points, and the Chabot men were eighth with 41. Chabot is guided by first-year head coach Dooney Jones.

The Glads' Jeremy Craft prevailed in the men's long jump. The Chabot women's 4x100 relay followed by taking first place in 46.98. The relay consisted of Rymiyah Pringle-Hamilton, Nyarah Anderson-Brown, Maleah Taylor, and Niah Alomar.

Chabot's Shae Wright set the tone for Saturday's Gladiator fireworks by winning the women's pole vault title on Friday.

Anderson-Brown, an impressive freshman, had a couple of near-misses after the 400 relay win. She took second in the 100 and 200 finals, dropping a photo finish to winner Shayla Roy Williams of Modesto in the 200, 24.01 to 24.02.



The Chabot men's 4x100 relay placed third. Stitts, an El Cerrito High graduate being recruited by top programs such as UCLA, South Florida and Cal State Fullerton, earned his first two state titles. He took the 100 in 10.34 seconds, just ahead of Jeffrey Missouri of Modesto (10.39). Stitts won the 200 title in a time of 21.37. Chabot's Jamal Perry was sixth (10.59).

Craft, a James Logan graduate, had a winning long jump of 23 feet, 2 inches — just off his personal record of 23-6 from high school.

Wright was among four who cleared 11-7.75 in the pole vault finals, the winning height, but she prevailed based on fewer misses. Wright has the Chabot school record of 12-1.5.

Chabot's Amartya Poovaiah was seventh in the men's 800. Medha Gowda was seventh in the women's 5000 (18:31.51).

Chabot's 6th Annual Rock Da Mic

Courtesy of Amelia "Mia" Sete

On behalf of Nesians Unite and the Pacific Islander Wellness Initiative (PIWI), thank you to everyone who showed love and support for our 6th Annual Rock Da Mic! Our students took us on a powerful journey — from the islands of Guam, Fiji, Sāmoa, Tonga, and Aotearoa (New Zealand), to Philadelphia, Sacramento, and back to the Bay — through their incredible performances in dance, poetry, and song. In true Nesians Unite fashion, we ended the night with a collective song, singing and dancing together as we cleaned up the space. 🌊

Shoutout to our planning committee, ICUE Grindz, Alunga Monū Visuals, our MOVEMENT fam, Chabot Admin, Faculty and Staff, our volunteers, students, families and friends.

We also want to thank the various programs who tabled, giving students the opportunity to connect with potential transfer schools and explore the many resources available to support their health and well-being.

• CSU Easy Bay's Pacific Islander Asian American (PIAA) program,
• San Jose State University's Pacific Islander Student Association (PISA), 
• San Francisco State University's Oceania Scholars Program (OSP) 
• UC Berkeley's Pacific Islander Initiative,
• Regional Pacific Islander Taskforce (RPITF) with Alameda County,
• Sāmoan Community Development Center (SCDC), 
• Taulama for Tongans, 
• Aunty Lena with the Alameda County Health Department

Mālō 'aupito mo e loto hounga'ia!

Architecture Students Achieve High Transfer Rate with Numerous Scholarships and Internships Awarded

Courtesy of Adrian Huang

Thanks to their dedication, hard work, and engagement in both academic and hands-on learning experiences—including campus and firm tours—Chabot Architecture and Interior Design students have been admitted to a wide range of prestigious universities this year, earning significant scholarships along the way. One outstanding student received $39,000 per year from UC Berkeley, $32,000 per year from the University of San Francisco, and $20,000 from Woodbury University.

The class of 2025 Chabot Architecture students have been accepted to the following institutions:

Beyond the classroom, Chabot Architecture remains deeply engaged in experiential learning. Other highlights from this academic year include:

• Interior Design student, Shiela Domingo, won the “Bathroom Mood Board” award at the Charelle Design Charrette, competing against students from across the Bay Area
• Student-organized Flea Markets to support program activities
• Participation in college events like Gladiator Day and the Halloween Costume Contest, where student Adam Ilmberger won second place
• Professional development workshops, such as a Rhino workshop hosted by Oscar Marten, former CAC President
• Outdoor sketching sessions led by Prof. Sarah Cravy
• A construction site tour of the Chabot Biology Building led by Prof. Paul Chu
• Multiple university and firm tours coordinated by Chabot Architecture Student Officers and led by Prof. Adrian Huang, including visits to Cal Poly SLO, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, University of San Diego, San Diego State University, New School of Architecture, HOK Architects, Gensler, and SOM

Special Thanks and Acknowledgments:

We extend our sincere gratitude to HMC Architects for their generous financial support, which helps fund scholarships and student activities.

We also thank Paytok Architects and LMS Architects for offering valuable summer internship opportunities to our students. These partnerships play a vital role in enriching our students’ professional development and real-world experience.

For more updates on student activities, please visit our website:

Chabot Area Counseling Collaborative Spring 2025 High School Counselor Professional Development Day

Story by: Heather Oshiro. Photos by: Michael Craig

On April 25^th, Chabot hosted the 9^th Annual Spring High School Counselor Day with about 70 high school counseling partners in attendance. This year highlighted the Law & Public Safety Pathway. The group toured the Hayward Fire Training Facility, including the EMT lab classroom, on Winton Avenue; and discussed updates about Dual Enrollment, new majors for Fall 25, upcoming changes (common course numbering, CalGETC), and Career Exploration; and shared out about SOAR Day 2025. 

2025 California State Tennis Singles Champion, Mina Koloski

Courtesy of Richard Morris

In the semifinals and finals, Mina had to come back from a set behind to win her matches and take home the title. Mina ends the 2025 season with a 26-0 record in singles matches.

In the 50+ years Chabot has offered Tennis as an intercollegiate sport, Mina becomes the 3^rd Chabot tennis player to win the California State Championship in Singles competition. Previous winners include Zoe Olmos in 2022 and Dmitry Dzyuba in 2003.

Flea Market

Where: Parking Lot B

When: June 21 @ 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

• Third Saturday each month

Cost: Free to attend. See below for vendor information and pricing.

Flea Market Information

Music

Summer Jazz Concert - First Show

Where: Recital Hall, Building 1200, Room 1224

When: July 16 @ 7:00 P.M.

Cost: $11.49 General Admission, $16.59 Livestream

Tickets

Summer Jazz Concert - Final Performance

Where: Recital Hall, Building 1200, Room 1224

When: July 30 @ 7:00 P.M.

Cost: $11.49 General Admission, $16.59 Livestream

Tickets

Upcoming Events in the Chabot Service Area

What: Summer Street Parties

Where: Downtown Hayward at B & Main Streets

When: June 12, July 17, & August 21; 5:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Cost: Free

More Information

What: FamFest

Where: E. 14th Street + 166th Ave, Ashland, CA at the Ashland Zocolo Park

When: Saturday, June 28, 12:00 - 5:00 P.M.

Cost: Free

More Information

Future Chamber Events:

Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber

Hayward Chamber

San Leandro Chamber

Tell Us about Your Community Events

If you would like us to include your community event in our upcoming monthly newsletter, please email a flyer, website, and/or event details to: FriendsofChabot@chabotcollege.edu

The Chabot College service area includes: Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Union City.

The Friends of Chabot College

25555 Hesperian Blvd 

Hayward, CA 94545

510-723-6633

friendsofchabot@chabotcollege.edu

The Friends of Chabot College

Board of Directors

Hon. Mark Salinas, Chair; Hon. Pat Gacoscos, Vice Chair/Secretary; Mr. Obray Van Buren, Fundraising Chair; Ms. Marita Cheng; Dr. Hal Gin; Mr. Kris Kokotaylo; Ms. Melinda Matsuda; Ms. Olga Rosales Salinas; Dr. Jamal A. Cooks; Mr. Dale Wagoner