Four Río Hondo College Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) students learned about job opportunities from company executives, mingled with working engineers and showcased their skills by creating products to assist communities impacted by COVID-19 at the MESA 2022 Student Leadership Conference, held Oct. 28 and 29. The conference, held at the Marriot Mission Valley in San Diego, featured attendees from more than 30 higher learning establishments. The purpose of MESA and the conference is to provide guidance to diverse students from underrepresented backgrounds as they enter science, technology, engineering and math education and careers.
Río Hondo College’s Dance Program will host “In Motion,” a fall dance concert, featuring a selection of newly choreographed works by faculty members, students, community organizations and alumni at the Wray Theater at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Admission is free, but a suggested $10 donation will enter guests into a raffle to win a secret grand prize created by the dancers. All donations will benefit the Río Hondo College Dance Program and will help select students to attend the 2023 American College Dance Association Conference at University of California, Irvine. The Wray Theater is located at 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier.
Río Hondo College Board of Trustees, students, faculty, staff, business leaders and elected officials welcomed Superintendent/President Dr. Marilyn Flores to the College and the community with an installation ceremony on Oct. 14, which heralded a new era of prosperity and achievement under her leadership. Nearly 200 guests attended the event to see Flores take the oath of office. Guests were also introduced to Flores’ goals for improving student success, boosting support programs and encouraging a college culture of inclusivity and anti-racism.
Río Hondo College Presents Virtual UndocuSuccess Panel
In collaboration with San Diego Mesa College, Río Hondo College will host an UndocuSuccess Panel, where graduates and professionals will share their experiences on how to navigate the educational system and share their personal journeys as undocumented individuals, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21. This event is part of a series of workshops centered around Undocumented Students Action Week. Click here for the Zoom link.
Río Hondo College Hosts Undocumented Students Presentation
Río Hondo College’s DREAMER’s Resource Center will host a virtual presentation titled “Breaking Barriers: Exploring Our Story” from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20. The presentation and discussion will cover topics faced by the undocumented student population such as mental health, identity, society, personal development and more. Click here for the Zoom link. This event is part of a series of workshops centered around Undocumented Students Action Week.
Río Hondo College Hosts ‘Get to Know your CommUNITY’ Mixer
Río Hondo College will host “Get to Know Your CommUNITY!,” an in-person mixer for undocumented students and their supporters, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Room LR-128. The event will provide students, staff and faculty members with the opportunity to network, seek out support and build community relations. Food will be provided. This event is part of a series of workshops centered around Undocumented Students Action Week. Río Hondo College is located at 3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier.
Río Hondo College Hosts Undocumented Student Advocacy Workshop
Río Hondo College will host a virtual event titled “Embracing the Undocumented Identity through Advocacy” through a partnership between the College, San Diego Mesa College and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17. The event will present information on how undocumented students can become advocates for themselves and others in their community. This event is part of a series of workshops centered around Undocumented Students Action Week. Click here for the Zoom link.
Río Hondo College to Honor New Sup/Pres with Installation Ceremony
Río Hondo College will welcome educational leader Dr. Marilyn Flores as its 11th Superintendent/President with an installation ceremony filled with appetizers and drinks, honored guests and entertainment. The outdoor event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at the College’s upper quad breezeway of the L Tower. The Board of Trustees will be in attendance for the ceremony, which will feature remarks from Board President Vicky Santana, and Director of Government and Community Relations Dr. Russell Castañeda-Calleros serving as the master of ceremonies. Río Hondo College is located at 3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier.
Río Hondo College will welcome educational leader Dr. Marilyn Flores as its eleventh Superintendent/President with an installation ceremony filled with appetizers and drinks, honored guests and entertainment. The outdoor event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at the College’s upper quad breezeway of the L Tower. The Board of Trustees will be in attendance for the ceremony, which will feature remarks from Board President Vicky Santana, in addition to Director of Government and Community Relations Dr. Russell Castañeda-Calleros as the master of ceremonies, a welcome message from Río Hondo College Foundation President Bryan Tabizon, and Associated Students of Río Hondo College President Matthew De Haro who will lead the pledge of allegiance.
Río Hondo College Alternative Fuels/Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles Professor John Frala will serve as the academic advisor for the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, providing guidance on how to communicate educational matters to the public. In his role, Frala will work to ensure that community colleges, colleges and universities receive funding to train future clean energy technicians to support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20, which states that 100 percent of in-state sales of new cars and trucks will be zero-emission by 2035.