MSJCLinks - October 2010

Accreditation

Follow-Up Report site visit
Mt. San Jacinto College’s 2010 Follow-Up Report site visit will take place on Monday, October 25, 2010.
http://www1.msjc.edu/MSJCLinks/Volume2/accreditation101012.html

College News

MSJC receives $2.8 million grant to improve student success
Grant is the largest in MSJC’s history.
http://www.msjc.edu/PublicInformationOffice/Pages/MSJC-receives-2.8-million-grant-to-improve-student-success.aspx

MSJC welcomes new Dean of Allied Health and Nursing
Dr. Kathleen O’Grady Winston joined the MSJC team over the summer when she became the college’s new Dean of Allied Health and Nursing.
http://www1.msjc.edu/MSJCLinks/Volume2/admin101012.html

MSJC photography student wins state award
A student in Keith Hanz’ photography class placed in a state photography competition.
http://www.msjc.edu/PublicInformationOffice/Pages/MSJC-student-wins-state-photography-award.aspx

S.T.E.M. the Keys to Success in the 21st Century
UCR’s Dr. Pamela Clute to visit Menifee Valley Campus in November
http://www1.msjc.edu/MSJCLinks/Volume2/STEM101103.pdf

Eagles Football night games at Vista Murrieta High School
MSJC home games at local high school a hit with crowds.
http://www.msjc.edu/Athletics/Football/Pages/Eagles-Work-Overtime;-Bring-Home-Trophy.aspx
http://www.pe.com/sports/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_ja_col_30.2fd0c8d.html
http://www.msjc.edu/Athletics/Football/Pages/MSJC-Falls-in-Three-Overtimes-.aspx

MSJC Foundation

Food, football and family fun at MSJC on Oct. 30
MSJC Homecoming, Tailgate and Hall of Fame.
http://www.msjc.edu/PublicInformationOffice/Pages/Food-football-and-family-fun-at-MSJC-on-Oct.-30.aspx

Don’t miss MSJC’s first Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Check out the MSJC Foundation web site and order tickets for the Oct. 30 event.
http://www.msjc.edu/CollegeInformation/Administration/FoundationandGiving/Pages/Eagle-Athletic-Club-Hall-of-Fame-Celebration-2010.aspx

Second annual Scholarship Motorcycle Run Nov. 6
Whether you ride or not, this event is for you.
http://www1.msjc.edu/MSJCLinks/Volume2/foundation101012.html

Faculty Forum

Children’s Lit lights English professor
Dr. Michelle Pagni Stewart, English professor, recently published an article on American Indian children's literature.
http://www1.msjc.edu/MSJCLinks/Volume2/stewart101012.html

MSJC’s Wiaf trains teachers for GIS courses
Banning High School and Nicolet Middle School in Banning are offering Geographic Information Systems (GIS) courses to students thanks to the contributions of an associate faculty member from Mt. San Jacinto College.
http://www1.msjc.edu/MSJCLinks/Volume2/wiaf101012.html

Dillaway selected for Curatorial Fellowship
MSJC Art Gallery coordinator Brandy Dillaway was selected for the 2010-11 Curatorial Fellowship at Truman State University in Missouri.
http://www1.msjc.edu/MSJCLinks/Volume2/dillaway101012.html

Classified

Classified Senate is once again sponsoring the Annual Halloween Department Decorating Contest!
http://www1.msjc.edu/MSJCLinks/Volume2/classified101012.html

Budget News

State Senate Approves budget
California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott Comments on the State Budget Passed by the Legislature
http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/News/press_releases/2010/MEDIA%20STATEMENT%20-%20Chancellor%20Scott%20on%202010-11%20Budget%20Passed%20by%20Legislature%20-%20FINAL%20(10-8-10).pdf

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