October 17, 2014 vol 81 no 7

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Brentwood biology a hit

Holsberry on display

Concert band wows

New lab now open, offering classes in satellite location. Photos inside — page 3

Hues of blue adorn the walls of the LMC Art Gallery. Photo package inside — page 4

Concert Band debuts for the semester with a successful premiere — page 5

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F.Y.I. Important Dates October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct. 24

Dig Pink Volleyball game and spirit event, 6 to 8 p.m.

Nov. 21

Last day to drop a full-term class with a “W� appearing on your academic transcript

Rabid bat advisory On Oct. 8, a dead bat was found near the gym. School officials quickly dealt with the issue. The bat tested positive for rabies but there were no reports of exposure. In case anyone was exposed, students are advised to contact Contra Costa Public Health at 313-6740 as rabies can be fatal. Additional information can be accessed at http:// cchealth.org/rabies.

Calling female athletes The LMC Athletics Department is thinking about adding a women’s track and field or swimming and diving team. If you are interested in taking part in either of these sports, please attend a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 12:30 to 1:30p.m. in Room CCC365. No appointment or reservation necessary. For more information, contact Athletic Director Richard Villegas at rvillegas@losmedanos. edu, 473-7605, or Senior Dean of Student Services Gail Newman at gnewman@losmedanos.edu, 473-7421.

Nature Club to hold meetings A Nature Club meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on the Nature Preserve. There will also be a meeting Nov. 8 or Nov. 15 for all Nature Club members to discuss the building of the Nature Preserve Trail. The club will build a trail leading from the top of the hill on the northern end of the preserve to the bottom for students and wheelbarrow access. For more information, contact Joshua Kohl at jkohldls@gmail.com.

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LMC President Bob Kratochvil speaks to a crowd with members of the accrediting team at the visit wrap-up meeting Oct. 9.

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Los Medanos College has received five commendations and three recommendations from the visiting team evaluating its performance as an educational institution. Representatives of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges visited LMC last week and gave a summary of its report to members of the college community Oct. 9 in the Recital Hall. It is rare to get five commendations and just three recommendations — one of which can only be implemented by the district — said Senior Dean of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

and Accreditation Liaison Officer Kiran Kamath. Visiting Team Chair Helen Cox, who is also chancellor for Kaua’i Community College in Hawaii, said the self-study report submitted by LMC to the commission gave the accrediting team a good sense of what goes on at the college, but only after they arrived did the story come to life. “We found that this college was so alive and engaged,� said Cox. The accrediting team’s five commendations summarized by Cox include: Q Textbook Loan Program — Many colleges have a textbook loan program but the team found LMC’s “was very

robust and went above and beyond the call of duty,� making almost every book needed available to students. Q Inclusive Culture — LMC fosters an environment “dedicated to innovation and student excellence,� and embraces the idea of research to help support student success. Q Student Leadership — There is a collaborative setting at LMC, which empowers students and student leadership, encouraging them to step up and use their ideas to better their college. Q Shared commitment to excellence and teaching — Everywhere the team went, it was made clear to them how 3EE 4%!- PAGE

“We found that this college was so alive and engaged.� — Dr. Helen Cox

PE plagued by thefts Items taken in broad daylight from lockers

their surroundings. In the meantime, there Theft continues to be a are no security cameras on reoccurring theme in the PE campus but Police Services locker rooms. From phones are working to keep watch around campus. being stolen out There are plans of one’s backto renovate locker packs to lockrooms but that ers, people are is to be ideally becoming more finished within savvy and smart two years. about the breakNights and ins. weekends seem Over the to be the best tarweekend, a perget times for these son brought a “Even break-ins because ladder to the the athletic area is gym to climb though less secure and over the roof we have separated from and into the most of the buildatrium. It is people ings on campus. not yet known working in In addition to if anything has the ladder breakbeen stolen. the locker in, it is normal However, this rooms for students’ and is not the only faculty members’ break-in that around the personal belonghas occurred clock, theft ings to be taken. in the PE area. Ralston, a victim “Even though did occur.� we have people — Colleen Ralston of a theft, had her phone stolen right working in the locker rooms around the out of her backpack. She clock, theft did occur,� said had left her it in the cabinet PE professor Colleen Ralston. unlocked and stepped outside Potential thieves are watch- only for a moment. “Do not leave your personing those that appear to be easy targets. It is highly al belongings anywhere out important that all faculty of sight or not locked up,� 3EE 4(%&4 PAGE and students be aware of "Y 2!44!.! +)-

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Student government met with architects Sept. 22 to discuss amenities that could be offered in the new Student Union building. The building, which will be constructed in conjunction with the new PE Complex, is planned for a January 2016 groundbreaking. The project will take anywhere from 16 to 24 months, according to Horan. Los Medanos College Associated Students and Inter-Club Council were presented a slide show from LPA Inc., a

San Jose based design firm, on the preliminar y design aspects of the new building. With the phrase “DREAM BIG� as a mantra, the senators and club members were asked for suggestions for what they feel students would be looking for in the new building. Each senator had their own idea of what was needed in hopes of making life more comfor table for students, especially those who spend a lot of time on campus. Commissioner of Campus Events Diona Shelbourne, suggested a quiet room with a cot for those who are on campus all

day and may need to close their eyes for a minute or so. “The Student Union Project will become a major hub for students to spend time on-campus and interact with their peers.� LMC Vice President Kevin Horan said, �We hope to make it as engaging a facility as possible for students.� LPA Inc. hoped for a more holistic approach in their integrated design, as more outside seating could be provided as well as more quiet rooms to study in. One thing hoped for is a food cour t with healthy 3EE 5.)/. PAGE


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