In recognition of outstanding service and contributions to the South Bay, Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi recently presented the ECC Associated Students Organization (ASO) with an Environmental Stewardship Award for their efforts to cut down on plastic water bottle use.

The El Camino College Art Gallery will present its annual showcase of student artwork from May 15-June 1, with an Art Department and Photography Department open house set for 5-8 p.m. May 19.

The ECC Science Club took a five-day trip to a couple of Arizona national parks during spring recess!

"A Celebration of Chicano Culture" continues through May 18 with a variety of activities.

The new READ poster "celebrity" for 2017 was recently revealed at a celebration of reading and libraries in the Schauerman Library Lobby.

The Broadway musical "Hairspray" runs in the ECC Campus Theatre, May 12-14 and May 19-21. "You can't stop the beat!"

Everyone is invited to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month throughout May.

El Camino College will sponsor its Fourth Annual Jazz Festival, featuring a master class from Grammy-nominated pianist, composer and ECC alumnus David Benoit, along with a celebration of live jazz music through education, activities and performances.