Summer Utilities Responsive Training (SURT) Students Celebrate Completion

SURTThe 10-week Summer Utilities Responsive Training (SURT) Program culminated with an industry “meet & greet” celebration event, where 24 energetic and highly motivated students were given blue hard hats to indicate their successful completion of the program. Dean of Industry & Technology Stephanie Rodriguez placed the hard hats on each student, who also had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Electrical Training Institute, Global Energy Services, Honeywell Utilities, Northrop, South Bay Center for Counseling (Energy Pathways Program), Southern California Edison, and Southern California Gas Company.
 
The program is designed to prepare potential entry-level utilities workers to score higher on the industry required entrance exams, become familiar with career opportunities at power companies, learn the basics of electricity, and develop industry-specific soft skills. More...


Roberto Pandolfi of the Business Training Center taught Basic Electricity; Nancilyn Burruss taught basic math, reading, and locating information, as well as soft-skills; and John L Weitzel, the program coordinator, conducted workshops on soft skills, resume writing, and interviewing skills. The 24 students toured Southern California Edison and the Electrical Training Institute.  Southern California Gas Company and Constance Dunn of Practical Glamour came to campus to share their perspectives about the industry and personal branding, respectively. Feedback from the employers revealed an appreciation for the 3-DModels students had planned and developed during their training session.

Distinguished Alumni Reception

Congratulations to our 2011 Distinguished Alumni Awards honorees: David Benoit, Musician/Composer; Donald Brann, El Segundo Councilman and Vice President of the Da Vinci Schools’ Board of Trustees; Pat Furey, Los Angeles County Principal Deputy County Counsel; Michael Montoya, Director, Southern California Edison; and Cinna Toy-Wohlmuth, Doctor of Medicine. A reception and dinner honoring our Distinguished Alumni is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. October 1 in the East Dining Room. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Tickets are $50 each. For additional information or questions about the Distinguished Alumni program, please contact the Foundation Office.


STEM Summer Scholars

STEMThe STEM Young Scholars Summer Program was another resounding success, a month full of workshops, guest speakers, field trips, and interactive lab activities for area high school students. Students learned about the ECC Research Academy’s weather balloon research project, toured USC’s robotics lab, listened to guest speakers discuss FBI and entomology careers, visited the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Discovery Science Center, and participated in a physics and astronomy workshop, among other academic activities. The summer program culminated in an awards celebration where certificates were given to participating students.

Kay Amano, programs director of the Japan-America Society of Southern California, accepted the donation at a special ceremony and thanked club members for their efforts, as she presented them with a certificate of appreciation. More than $1.2 million in aid has already been sent through the society. Japanese Culture Club adviser Sue Oda-Omori congratulated the students on their ambitious donation drive, crediting the generous spirit from all those who donated everything from pocket change to large checks. The El Camino College Japanese Culture Club is open to all students who are interested in learning more about the Japanese culture. To see a video supporting this recent donation drive, click here.

"It's an honor to win the competition; it really goes to show that hard work pays off,” Walter said. “In fashion I've learned that it is always about reinventing yourself and moving forward. When I first began to design dresses for Jeannie, I saw it as a challenge, to create a dress that not only represented the Walter Collection but also represented who Jeannie is – a fun, fashionable, strong woman. The end result truly left me speechless. When I saw her in my dress I was thrilled! Not only did it fit like a glove but she was glowing in it.”

Picture Perfect  

Visit our ECC online Photo Galleries, highlighting student success, activities, athletics, and other events at both El Camino College and ECC Compton Center. You can view there here.

Fall Blood Drive     

American Red CrossEveryone is encouraged to participate in the campuswide blood drive, scheduled for October 11-13 in the Student Activities Center, East Lounge. The El Camino College Inter-Club Council and Student Development Office sponsor this twice-per-year blood drive with the American Red Cross. Blood donors can come to the Student Activities Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day of the blood drive, with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. on October 13. Help us donate life-saving blood! For more information or to make a donation appointment, click on the American Red Cross website and enter the sponsor code: ECC

Photography Honors   

A Mememto MoriCongratulations to photography professor Darilyn Rowan who showed an exhibition of her black and white photograms through August in the Palm Springs area. An image from this exhibit, "A Memento Mori," was recently selected as a finalist for the Photographer's Forum Best of Photography Competition 2011 and will be published in the Best of Photography Annual: 2011 in December. This competition regularly draws more than 14,000 entries, with the top 5 percent selected as finalists.

A Wide View of the World  

Joe HollidayProfessor Joe Holliday presented “A Wide View of the World,” a new photo exhibit in the library that ran through August. More than 60 panorama photo collages with explanations of how earth science affects humans, plus arts and crafts from his travels to each major geographic region of the world were on display. The photo and art display was designed to convey the “big picture,” not just the images most people are familiar with. Joe is a professor in the Earth Science Department and co-director of the ECC Honors Transfer Program. He is a part-time naturalist for the National Geographic Society, a job that takes him all over the world.

New Student Welcome Day   

New Student Welcome Day 2011Our Sixth Annual New Student Welcome Day on August 24 was a great success! We greeted more than 1,000 new students who participated in tours and workshops and learned about the many El Camino College programs designed to support academic success. Hundreds of students came to campus to learn all about El Camino College and what we offer in terms of academics and services. Thank you all who helped with this informative event! View the slideshow here.

 

Voices of Compton Awards by Category:

Painting
Anthony Pittman, First Prize Painting "Jimi Hendrix"
Cover
Velatta L. Wilson, Cover Prize “3-D”
Drawing
Kayla Salisbury, First Prize Drawing “Sunlight in the Tree” and Third Prize Drawing “The Lady”
Malaika Houston, Second Prize Drawing “Self Picture”
Sketches
Tony McGee, First Prize Sketch “The First Lady”
Lorena Ramos, Second Prize Sketch “Untitled”
Linzy Hicklen, Third Prize Sketch “Man-N-War”
Antoinette B. Nezey, Third Prize Sketch “In Hiding”
Wilfredo Bernal Lemus, Honorable Mention for “Maria”
Brian Macias, Honorable Mention for “Untitled”
Song Lyrics
Kairo Warren, First Prize Song Lyrics “Spaceship Dreams: Victory Lap”
Poetry
Izzy Micheo, First Prize Poem “Confused Society”
Carrie McClain, Second Prize Poem “I too, am America”
Vicky Wong, Second Prize Poem “I Am”
Precious Hicks, Third Prize Poem “Nature of Love”
Demeris Wycoff, Third Prize Poem “Just Love Me”
Dulce Selene Garcia-Kubota, Honorable Mention for “In Silence”
Ellizabeth Weissmann, Honorable Mention for “How to Be Beautiful”
Short Story
Tamela D. Miles, First Prize Short Story “Breathe”
Spoken Word Art
Timothy Francis, First Prize Spoken Word Art “Man in This Land”
Elizabeth Jackson, First Prize Spoken Word Art “Gone Back”
Alan Gonzalez, Second Prize Spoken Word Art “Man with the Name Unknown”
Essays
Kasey Williams, First Prize Essay “Learning Life Lessons by Example”
Summer Dickerson, Second Prize Essay “By Any Means Necessary”
Jeremy Madrid, Third Prize Essay “My Perception”
Timothy Eubanks, Honorable Mention for “Death: A Real Life Event”
Maria Lermas, Honorable Mention for “Great Times with My Dad”

Athletics: Men’s Volleyball Scholarships    

Nick Dimarco
Nick Dimarco
Race Munger
Race Munger
Congrats to Warrior volleyball players Nick Dimarco and Race Munger who recently received scholarships to play at four-year colleges. Nick, the two-year starting OPP from South High School, received a scholarship to play for Lourdes College of the NAIA. The Gray Wolves pick up a solid player who played in 19 matches for the Warriors last season. Nick recorded 248 kills, 75 blocks, 118 digs, 13 aces and had a .287 hitting percentage last year. Race also received a scholarship and will play for Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Race played middle blocker for the Warriors last season as a freshman and will study psychology at Carthage. Munger played in 19 matches and tallied 79 kills, 95 blocks, 8 digs and had a .200 hitting percentage. The men’s volleyball coach is Dick Blount. Go Warriors!


2011 ECC Track/Cross Country Transfers
Shalé Garland (sprints) - University of Arizona
David Cardona (distances) - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Kara Kalmar (pole vault) - Cal State Fullerton
Myshauna Alexander (throws) - University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Eric Ledford (distances) - Cal State Northridge
Naomi Altamirano (distances) - Cal Poly Pomona
Maria Colin (distances) - Cal State Los Angeles
Katelyn Boudewyn (jumps) - University of British Columbia
Milchu Perez (distances) - Cal State Los Angeles
Samuel Barke (distances) - UC Irvine
Tatsuya Kurosawa (distances) – Sophia University; Tokyo, Japan
Rio Enomoto (distances) – Cal State Los Angeles
Shavette Williams (jumps) - Cal State Los Angeles
Noah Lopez (distances) – CSU Dominguez Hills
Patrick O’Rourke (distances) – Cal State Long Beach
Derion Taylor (jumps) - Boise State University; planned after fall 2011
Jason Harrell (throws) - UC Santa Barbara; planned after fall 2011
Jose Lezama (distances) - San Jose State University; planned after fall 2011

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Class of 2010 alumnus Terrance Stewart, who is now attending UC Riverside, shared his own student success story and offered the current graduates words of encouragement. Faculty Council President Saul Panski and Math Professor Jose Villalobos presented the students with their scholarship awards. Compton Community College District Interim CEO Keith Curry. And Foundation Board President Anthony Williams, presented the Foundation Scholarship awards. In addition to making closing remarks, El Camino College Compton Center Vice President Barbara Perez joined Dr. Curry in presenting this year’s Presidential Scholar awards to Marisela Chavez, Monique Harris, and Luis Paredes.

El Camino College Compton Center Opens New Career Advancement Academy

A new Career Advancement Academy opened at El Camino College Compton Center this fall, offering students the education and training needed for high-demand careers. The one-year program focuses on careers in machine tool technology/aerospace fastener manufacturing and welding; books, workbooks and a variety of career workshops are also provided for enrolled students. Part of a statewide initiative, the Career Advancement Academy combines career technical education with basic skills in high-demand career areas where new workers are needed immediately. The program is funded by a $662,700 grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, and also has technical support from the Careers Ladders Project. Read more here.



Class of 2010 alumnus Terrance Stewart, who is now attending UC Riverside, shared his own student success story and offered the current graduates words of encouragement. Faculty Council President Saul Panski and Math Professor Jose Villalobos presented the students with their scholarship awards. Compton Community College District Interim CEO Keith Curry. And Foundation Board President Anthony Williams, presented the Foundation Scholarship awards. In addition to making closing remarks, El Camino College Compton Center Vice President Barbara Perez joined Dr. Curry in presenting this year’s Presidential Scholar awards to Marisela Chavez, Monique Harris, and Luis Paredes.

Best Practices Conference Planned

The Santa Monica College/El Camino College Title V Math and English Cooperative recently sponsored “The Faculty Cohort Project – Best Practices Conference” at Santa Monica College. The conference was designed to show faculty ways to share class resources, find networking opportunities, and integrate technology into basic skills classrooms. Sponsors include: “Supporting Student Success in Pre-Transfer Mathematics,” a U.S. Department of Education Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Cooperative Project between Santa Monica College and El Camino College. For more information, click here.



Class of 2010 alumnus Terrance Stewart, who is now attending UC Riverside, shared his own student success story and offered the current graduates words of encouragement. Faculty Council President Saul Panski and Math Professor Jose Villalobos presented the students with their scholarship awards. Compton Community College District Interim CEO Keith Curry. And Foundation Board President Anthony Williams, presented the Foundation Scholarship awards. In addition to making closing remarks, El Camino College Compton Center Vice President Barbara Perez joined Dr. Curry in presenting this year’s Presidential Scholar awards to Marisela Chavez, Monique Harris, and Luis Paredes.

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