Commencement 2017: “I’d like to thank . . .”

"I'd like to thank..." students
More than 2,000 students will graduate this year from Southwestern College and head off to continue their educational or workforce goals and dreams. We stopped a few of them one afternoon on Jaguar Walk and asked them, "Who would you like to thank?" for helping them along the way.

Southwestern College Dance Students Prepare for Annual Concert ‘On Stage’

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1RTB8rsgDs?ecver=1] Students from the Southwestern College dance department have been preparing for their annual spring dance concert, "On Stage," which runs May 11-13. The performance will feature student-choreographed dances with styles such as folklorico, contemporary, ballet, tap, salsa and bachata. Tickets can be purchased...

Southwestern College Hosts Mental Health Fair

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AChAzL7WFQ4&w=1060&h=615] The Associated Student Organization, Health Services and the Personal Wellness Center hosted the two-day Mental Health Fair that featured a one-man Broadway show, noodle sword fights, sing-alongs and more.

Associated Student Organization hosts ‘Revolutionary Art’

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iae2zFZeohc&w=1060&h=615] Students turned blank canvases into expressions of culture, social justice and activism when the Associated Student Organization of Southwestern College hosted "Revolutionary Art."

Philosophy and Humanities Professor Peter Bolland Performs ‘Wild and Precious Life’

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMNznRguvc8] When he’s not lecturing on spirituality, philosophy and world religions, Philosophy and Humanities Professor Peter Bolland moonlights as an acclaimed singer/songwriter and musician. His music has been described as “Americana,” perhaps because he’s twice won best Americana Album at the San Diego Music...

Search for Classes by Location on WebAdvisor

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqwPTfHs_g4] Learn how to quickly search for classes in Chula Vista or at the Higher Education Centers in National City, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, plus the Crown Cove Aquatic Center in Coronado through WebAdvisor.

Southwestern College Chamber Singers perform “September”

The Southwestern College Chamber Singers are helping us ring in the holiday season. Watch them perform "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire. In the mood for more music and updates from the Chamber Singers, connect with them on Facebook. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woyT6QclOaM]

Video: The Jag Kitchen Food Pantry

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2uX-Li3ZtY] The Jag Kitchen Food Pantry at Southwestern College aims to make sure no student facing food insecurity goes hungry. In a recent survey, more than 80 percent of students said they've faced food insecurity while being a student. With the Jag Kitchen, students...

The Southwestern College Library

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gey5LbBtNs&w=100&h=400] The mission of the Southwestern College Library lies in identifying, organizing, preserving, and making accessible resources which are in support of the college curriculum and general enrichment for students, faculty, staff, and the community. For more information on the library and its services,...

The Power Study Program at Southwestern College

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f3pz_0XBIg&w=100&h=400] The Power Study Program embeds trained tutors into classrooms to provide students with the help they need and makes the tutors available for follow-up sessions on campus. More than 5,000 students have been impacted by Southwestern College's program. For more information, visit...