Campus Communicator

College Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Denim & Diamonds Gala

Cerro Coso Community College is celebrating 35 years of educational excellence with an Anniversary Denim & Diamonds Gala.  The dinner/dancing and silent auction evening of fun and entertainment is slated for April 24 at the Kerr McGee Center.
 
The evening festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with a social hour (music provided by Tom Foggia and Dan Peterson), followed by dinner at 6 p.m.; the program at 7 p.m., and dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.  The King of Denim and Queen of Diamonds Coronation will take place at 8:30 p.m.  The silent auction will run throughout the evening. Proceeds generated from the event will benefit Cerro Coso College programs and services.
 
Tickets for the Denim & Diamonds Gala are only $25.00 per person.  Tickets are available from the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, Red Rock Books, and the Cerro Coso Business Office.  “Just come dressed in your denim outfit, your fancy formal attire or a combination of the two! The evening is all about having fun,” stated Dr. Mary Retterer, President of Cerro Coso Community College.

Special Services 28th Annual Awards Presentation

It is with pleasure that the Special Services Program announces the “28th Annual Special Services Awards Presentation” to be held Friday, April 24, 2009, 9:30am-12:00pm in the Student Center.  During this presentation the Special Services Program will honor Special Services students receiving Diplomas, General Education Degree’s (G.E.D.) and Certificates of Completion. The Special Services Program will also include an alumni speaker and their choices for Student, Faculty, and Classified Staff of the year.  A delicious brunch will be served for guests and honorees before the ceremony.  “The Tradition Continues” awards ceremony is free to all who would like to come. Contact Special Services at 384-6250 for information.

25th Annual Spring Awards luncheon

Thursday, May 7th 11:00am.  The ASCC will be honoring students who have a 4.0 grade point average for the Spring and Fall semesters of 2008 with an acquired minimum of 40 grade points, an outstanding student from each department, an outstanding student from each site, The CCCC Foundation Athlete, Faculty and adjunct faculty, and classified staff.  Contact Anna Sue Eldridge for information at 384-6353.

Upcoming Events

College to Present Piano Concert
The Associated Students of Cerro Coso Community College are pleased to present a FREE Piano concert to be given by Natasha (Natalia) Kislenko.  The concert will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the College Lecture Center.  The public is welcome to this FREE concert of musical enjoyment.

College to Hold Earth Day Celebration
The Cerro Coso Community College, Associated Students of Cerro Coso (A.S.C.C.) are proud to sponsor an “Earth Day Celebration,” on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the fountain area off the College Student Center.  The public is invited.  The following groups will be participating along with several of the College’s student clubs: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) – student conservation group; IWV Water District, Kerncrest Audubon Society; Maturango Museum; Southern California Edison  energy unit; Cerro Coso’s Information Technology Department will be hosting a Electronic Waste Recycle drop off point, the College will be conducting a Curt Sherwood fundraiser yard sale; Associated Students of Cerro Coso will be selling reusable shopping bags; Phi Theta Kappa will be showing screenings in the College Lecture Center on Global Warming; produced by the University of California Television, and there will also be a guest speaker or two on Wind Energy and Solar Technologies.  This should be a great event!  Visit the College for this Earth Day Celebration on Tuesday, April 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  For more information call the Student Activities Office at 384-6353.

MORE ASCC/Student Activities Events

G.E.D. (room EW 210)

• Tuesday, April 21st          11:30am –  4:30pm

• Thursday, April 23rd        11:30am –  4:30pm

College Placement Exam (Room LRC 631)

• Thurs., April 23rd 9 – 11:30am
• Mon., April 27th 2 – 4:30pm
• Thurs., April 30th 9:30am – 12pm

See College Placement Exams Page for details, or contact Student Counseling 2nd floor MB or call 384-6219.

Come Howl With The Coyotes

Visit the Athletics Website for the latest news articles and information about your Coyote teams.

Coyote Baseball Home Games

Thurs  Apr. 28  Victor Valley            5pm

Catch the Coyotes On-line  Go to Fox Talk 1360.com - (click on Coso logo)
Baseball Radio - Fox Talk 1360 AM

Hours

Hours M-Thur 9-2

Next Classified Senate Meeting

The next meeting May 12, from 2:00-3:00pm in 214D & via video conference at the sites.

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