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...]
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...]
3D Printing Provides ‘Endless Possibilities’
Inside the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program at Southwestern College, Giselle Romo is spending a summer afternoon browsing files and renderings on her laptop of all the different things she can make with one of the program’s 3D printers. There’s a Stormtrooper figure, an elastic … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do Before Fall Semester
If you’re enjoying a summer off, we know that school might not be at the top of your list of things to think about right now. But between your Netflix binges and your days at the beach, make a little time to get prepared and ready for the fall semester at Southwestern College. There’s a lot to do, but here … [Read more...]
Southwestern College/Chula Vista Council to Form Joint Task Force to Explore University Concepts
Successful model presented at joint city/school meeting CHULA VISTA, CA. – A university in Chula Vista has been a goal of local and state elected officials, as well as education, business and community leaders for decades. This week the Southwestern College Governing Board and the Chula Vista City … [Read more...]
Former gang member graduates Southwestern College with full-ride scholarship to UC San Diego
From age 15 to 20, Whiting spent many years in and out of prison and jail. He did half a year in juvenile hall, half a year in county, a year in the penitentiary, and so on and so forth. He served time for a slew of different charges from assault, to robbery, to gang activity. “When I say I grew up … [Read more...]
Ivonne Meza’s EOPS End-of-the-Year Recognition Ceremony Speech
Editor’s note: Ivonne Meza is a business administration major at Southwestern College who will transfer to San Diego State in the fall. At Southwestern College, Meza has been active in the Puente Program, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and has served as vice president of finance for the Associated Student … [Read more...]
Mona Dibas’ UNITED movement finds strength and love through diversity
Like many throughout the country, the day after last year’s presidential election was a difficult one for Associated Student Organization President Mona Dibas. As a Muslim and a woman, she was someone who felt targeted by the us-versus-them rhetoric and the sexism that was so prevalent throughout the election … [Read more...]
My journey as a mother, wife and student
Two years ago, my passion for my 20-year career in real estate was slowly fading, and I was considering making some bold and big changes. I knew for sure that I loved public speaking and organizing/planning, so I thought about going back to school and finishing my degree in communications. However, how do … [Read more...]
Travel the world or finish your degree, musician Nick Lopez didn’t have to choose
Nick Lopez began his career as a college student at Southwestern College the traditional way. It was 2011, he had just graduated high school and he decided to major in music. He would park his car, walk along Jaguar Walk and head to his classes throughout the Chula Vista campus. Lopez decided to major in … [Read more...]
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