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Architecture Professor Diana De La Torre Arredondo Builds Student Success

December 5, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Architecture Professor Diana De La Torre Arredondo Builds Student Success

When Architecture Professor Diana de la Torre Arredondo was in the fourth grade, the recession hit her family so hard they had to move from San Diego to Tijuana where it was more affordable to live. Her father, who worked as a draftsman and in construction for most of her life, bought a small empty lot and … [Read more...]

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Southwestern College Hosts Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

November 17, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Southwestern College Hosts Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

All week long, the Jag Kitchen Food Pantry hosted events to bring awareness for students facing hunger and housing insecurities by hosting special breakfast bars, a clothing and toiletry drive, a community discussion and panel and much more. [<a … [Read more...]

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Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa Celebrates 10 Years

October 26, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa Celebrates 10 Years

The Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa celebrated its 10 year anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 26 with an open house that featured hands-on demonstrations of their popular signature programs. The celebration and campus tour featured demonstrations by Southwestern College's signature programs including the … [Read more...]

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Under the Influence teaches students the dangers of drunk driving

October 18, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Under the Influence teaches students the dangers of drunk driving

Under the Influence, hosted by Health Services and Campus Police, teaches students the dangers of drunk driving by putting them through a simulated drunk driving obstacle course and mock DUI checkpoints. … [Read more...]

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Career Expo Week at Southwestern College

October 9, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Career Expo Week at Southwestern College

Southwestern College students will be polishing their resumes, honing their interview skills and searching and applying for jobs and internships during Southwestern College's Career Expo Week. From Oct.16-19, students and the campus community will be able to join workshops and explore careers paths through … [Read more...]

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Counselor Spotlight: Abdimalik Buul

October 4, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Counselor Spotlight: Abdimalik Buul

If you’re looking for Abdimalik Buul at Southwestern College, you might find him in his counselor’s office helping a student figure out their major or a certificate program. You may find him inside a classroom teaching a Personal Development class for the Umoja (formerly The Exponential Learning Academy) … [Read more...]

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Professor Mark Van Stone keeps Maya history alive in new campus buildings

September 26, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Professor Mark Van Stone keeps Maya history alive in new campus buildings

Art Professor Mark Van Stone has designed Maya glyphs for each of the new buildings at Southwestern College, including the new Wellness and Aquatic Complex. Professor Stone is a Maya expert who specializes Maya Hieroglyphs and calligraphy. For more on Mark Van Stone, visit http://markvanstone.com/. … [Read more...]

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Southwestern College’s 56th Birthday

September 14, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Southwestern College’s 56th Birthday

Southwestern College celebrated its 56th birthday on Sept. 14 during College Hour at the Chula Vista campus. The campus community and special guests helped us celebrate by serving cake and sparkling cider to students, giving away prizes, signing our birthday cards and posing for photos. The celebrations … [Read more...]

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Associated Student Organization Fall 2017 Club Fair

September 8, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Associated Student Organization Fall 2017 Club Fair

If you missed the Associated Student Organization's fall semester club fair, you can still get involved on campus. Find a full list of clubs here: http://bit.ly/2vQirjz. … [Read more...]

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Alumni Spotlight: Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas

August 25, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Alumni Spotlight: Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas

Before Mary Casillas Salas ever walked through the halls of the California State Capitol as an assembly member, before she became the first Latina to serve on the Chula Vista City Council and before she was ever elected to her current position as the first Latina mayor of the City of Chula Vista in 2014, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Display on SWC Home Page, Features Tagged With: chula vista, city council, Mary Casillas Salas, mayor salas, Southwestern College, southwestern college alumni, swc

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