Río Hondo College to Host Art Showcase for Alumna
Río Hondo College will welcome back Danie Cansino, an alumna, artist and adjunct professor at the USC Roski School of Art and Design, for a solo art show at the Río Hondo College Art Gallery. The show, titled “Despuès: A collection of works by Danie Cansino,” will feature Latino-inspired imagery. A special reception ceremony will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the gallery, with the exhibit running from Thursday, Feb. 2 to Thursday, March 2. Regular viewing hours are between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information about the reception ceremony and gallery, please contact abalcom@riohondo.edu. Río Hondo College is located at 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier.
Río Hondo College to Provide Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Río Hondo College will host Careers For a Cause, an eight-week, pre-employment training program to prepare residents for careers in social services, such as homeless service employers, and will provide first aid/CPR training and assist students in acquiring a mental health first aid certificate of completion. Attendees will receive a stipend and case management to support their participation in the training. On campus, in-person classes will run from Monday, Jan. 30 to Friday, March 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Río Hondo College is at 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. Contact cperez@amityfdn.org for more information.
Río Hondo College will host an Oath of Office ceremony for its re-elected Board of Trustees members Anais Medina Diaz, representing Area 1 for El Monte, and Oscar Valladares, representing Area 5 for East Whittier. The date of the Oath Office for Rosaelva Lomeli, representing Area 3, will be determined at a later date. The event will include an introduction of the Board of Trustees members, a few words from Superintendent/President Dr. Marilyn Flores and oaths administered by the Honorable Janice Hahn, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Fourth District and the Honorable Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor, First District.
Río Hondo College honored its re-elected Board of Trustees members Oscar Valladares, Anais Medina Diaz and Rosaelva Lomeli with an Oath of Office ceremony at the Río Café on Dec. 14. Valladares and Medina Diaz took the Oath of Office during the event, affirming that they will continue to fulfill the duties of Board of Trustees members and uphold the vision, mission and values of Río Hondo College. Lomeli, who was unable to attend the event, will have her oath administered at a later date. The ceremony included an introduction of the elected officials by Director of Government and Community Relations Dr. Russell Castañeda-Calleros and a few words by Superintendent/President Dr. Marilyn Flores.
Río Hondo College has received a $3 million Title V grant to create an invention education and social entrepreneurship program, which aims to encourage students’ social, emotional, academic and career development. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to create a program known as Communities Uniting to Model and Build Regional Entrepreneurial Success (CUMBRES). CUMBRES will create a new degree pathway at Río Hondo College to inspire anyone regardless of age, race, geography, and professional status to be an inventor and/or social entrepreneur with a focus on LatinX students and adult learners.
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.
