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What You Need
To Know This Week

March 13, 2019
Rain or Shine

It was a match up of NorCal volleyball powers has the Rams hosted Sierra College and Delta College in a Friday double header out on the sand. Despite the rain and hail that poured down on the Beach at Gav, it was all sunshine for the Rams as they came away with a pair of wins.

Important Dates and Deadlines
  • SCHOLARSHIPS: The online application for Gavilan scholarships is open through March 15, 2019. You will be considered for all eligible scholarships by submitting a single online application.
  • Thousands of dollars available
  • Opportunities in many degree and program areas
  • Open application = eligibility for many scholarships
  • No letters of recommendation needed

  • Spring Break: Monday April 1 - Sunday, April 7
  • Graduation: Friday, May 24 at 3 p.m.
More than 50 Employers, will come to Gavilan campus to provide students, staff, faculty and the community with information on Careers, Jobs and Internships.  

PARKING:
The first two rows in Parking Lot E will be reserved for participants  from 7 am to 11 am. Please remind our students and Gavilan employees to attend the Career & Job Fair event. Sorry for any inconvenience.

This event is not possible without the support of the entire campus. We look forward to seeing you!

Check out the list of participating employers by activating your account or logging in to College Central: http://www.gavilan.edu/student/ctc/index.php

group of students in Spain
STUDY IN SPAIN

Trip costs approximately
$1,500 plus airfare
June 3rd to June 28th 2019
Earn up to 5 transferable language units.

David Pérez 408-848-4842, dperez@gavilan.edu
Alberto Marques 408-848-4794, amarques@gavilan.edu
CBEST Preparation Workshops
  Gavilan College and Cabrillo College have partnered to offer
2 FREE CBEST Preparation Workshops (yes 2!)
 
1st Workshop:  GAVILAN COLLEGE
Saturday, March 30 th   – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Child Development Center (CDC), Room 100 (Gavilan College)
 
2nd Workshop:  CABRILLO COLLEGE
Saturday, April 6 th  – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Building 400, Room 426 (Aptos campus)
 
The CBEST Test is required for anyone who wants to be a teacher, and most teaching credential programs require that the test is passed prior to entering the credential program. If you are thinking of becoming a teacher, even if you have not transferred or finished your Bachelor’s Degree, now is a great time to prepare and plan for the test.

These prep sessions will:
  • Describe the CBEST Test and how it is organized: what happens on testing day? How can you prepare?
  • Explain how to create strategies for effective time management, answering questions, and navigating the test
  • Give opportunities to practice the three sections of the test: Math, Reading, and Writing
 
Pre-registration is required  (for materials at no cost – FREE!)
To register, email masoltis@cabrillo.edu. Include your name, phone number, and which session(s) you plan to attend. Call 831-479-6114 if you have questions.
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GENDER EQUITY SURVEY (No money but still important!)
Please take a few moments to let us know what your experience has been of gender equity on campus! This important survey can be quickly taken, and will give the college valuable information about ways it can make the college experience excellent for every student. Whether you are new to the college or a returning student, we would love your input!


This Week's Events Athletics All Events

  • Thu, Mar 14 at 11:00 AM - Career & Job Fair in the Student Center until 2 PM
  • Thu, Mar 14 at 2:30 PM - RAMS Baseball - Gavilan College vs. Ohlone College in Fremont
  • Thu, Mar 14 at 3:00 PM - RAMS Softball - Gavilan College vs. West Valley College in Saratoga
  • Fri, Mar 15 - RAMS Beach Volleyball - Gavilan College vs. Cabrillo College in Aptos
  • Fri, Mar 15 - RAMS Beach Volleyball - Gavilan College vs. West Valley College in Saratoga
  • Sat, Mar 16 at 1:00 PM - RAMS Baseball - Ohlone College vs. Gavilan College in Gilroy
  • Sat, Mar 16 at 7:00 PM - Bach to Blues Annual Faculty Concert with Special Guests in the Theater
  • Mon, Mar 18 at 6:00 PM - Education Forum at Gilroy High School Student Center until 8 PM
  • Tue, Mar 19 at 2:30 PM - RAMS Baseball - Gavilan College vs. Canada College in Redwood City
  • Tue, Mar 19 at 3:00 PM - RAMS Softball - Gavilan College vs. Ohlone College in Fremont
  • Tue, Mar 19 at 6:00 PM - Education Forum at San Benito High School Library until 8 PM
You can still enroll in the following LATE-START classes:

MARCH:
ATH 9A, 9B: Fundamentals of Soccer - GILROY, 3/25-5/23
KIN 61A,B,C: Swim For Fitness Levels 1,2,3 - GILROY - 3/26 - 5/23
APE 524: Adapted Aquatic Exercise - GILROY - 3/25 - 5/24
APE: Adapted Cardiovascular Conditioning and Training - GILROY - 3/26 - 5/24
ESL 707: NC Presentation Basics for ESL Students - GIL, HOL, MH - 3/22 - 4/12

APRIL:
AH 291 A/ CD 291 A/ COS 291 A/ GUID 291 A/BOT 291 A:
  • Power Skills for the Workplace - GILROY - 4/12-5/17
CMUN 5: Fundamentals of Communication Studies - GILROY - 4/15 - 5/13
MATH 412 B: Math Refresher Part 2 - GILROY - 4/12 - 4/13
ESL 709: NC Excel Basics for ESL Students - GIL, HOL, MH - 4/19 - 5/3

JUNE:
AH 16: Intravenous Therapy, Blood Withdrawal - GILROY - 6/3 - 6/12
Student Health 101 - Read the January Edition
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Hours of Operation, Spring Semester
ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS
 Mon thru Thurs- 8am to 5pm
Fridays 10am – 2pm

ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION CENTER
M-F 8 am - 5 pm

ADAPTED PE GYM
M -Th 9-10:50
8:10 - 2:20 Monday - Thursday

ATHLETICS
M-F 8 am - 5 pm

BOOKSTORE
M-Thurs 8 a.m. - 6:30 pm
Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

BUSINESS OFFICE
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CAFETERIA  
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

CALWORKs / FRESH SUCCESS
M-F 8am-5pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Mon - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed from 11:30-12:30 for lunch

COSMETOLOGY SERVICES
Wed/Thur/Fri 10:00 am -1:30 pm .All color & perms must be started no later than 12:00 pm. Call for an appointment (408) 842-5055.

EOPS/ CARE
Monday - Friday; 8am to 5pm.
FINANCIAL AID
Monday – Thursday 8am to 5pm;
Fridays 10am to 2pm.

FOOD PANTRY
M-TH 9am-4:30pm

GENERAL COUNSELING

HOLLISTER SITE
Monday-Thursday 8 am to 6 pm and Friday 8 am to 5 pm

HUMAN RESOURCES
8 a.m - 5 p.m.

LIBRARY  
Monday - Thursday 8am-8pm and Friday 8am-3pm

MATH LAB
Mon 8:30am-6pm; Tues 8:30am-6pm; Weds 8:30am-6pm; Thurs 9am-4pm; Fri 9am-2pm; Sat 10am-2pm

MESA and TRiO
M - Th: 8 am - 5 pm & Fridays: 8 am - 4 pm

MORGAN HILL SITE
Monday-Thursday 8 am to 6 pm and Friday 8 am to 5 pm

SAN MARTIN AIRPORT SITE
Office 8:00am-1:00pm M-F Please call 408-695-0017 to get the gate code.

STUDENT HEALTH
Monday-Thursday 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Fridays 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

STUDENT SERVICES
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WELCOME CENTER
m-th 8-6, Fri 8-5

WRITING CENTER
M-TH 8:30am-7:30pm F 8:30am-3:00pm
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