City College is hosting “Birdhouses 3”, an exhibit at the Kondos Gallery on campus, which runs until Nov. 28.
This exhibition is the third annual fundraiser for the Kondos Gallery, featuring birdhouses created by California artists.
The opening reception was held on Nov. 7.
As the first James Bond film since 2008’s “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall”, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, enthralls throughout its running time, and succeeds as a meatier-than-average action movie, but falters on characterizations.
After an intense opening scene that kick starts the story, Bond goes into hiding like he’s Jason Bourne, but eventually returns to Mi6
For students, staff, faculty and community members that enjoy listening to some tunes, the City College Choral department will perform a Pops Showcase Nov. 15 and 16.
The event will feature soloists singing a showcase of popular songs from different eras.
The Nov. 15 performance will begin at 12:10 p.m. with free admission. The Nov. 16 concert will start at 8 p.m. and cost $5 for admission.
Tickets for the second performance will be available at the door.
Both performances will be held in the SCC
The Commercial Music Ensemble will perform in the City College Quad on Nov. 15.
The CME performance will be directed by City College music professor Kurt Shiflet. The performance will feature a variety of contemporary pop and commercial styles.
Listeners can expect to hear styles like jazz and rock fusion, rhythm and blues, soul, folk, urban styles, country and Latin.
The free event will take place at noon.
For more information, please contact Kurt Shiflet at (916) 558-2243.
A few of my academic demands: stay alert, save dates and stay punctual. To meet these requirements, I drink coffee, ask questions, update my planner and rush to class too often. Frazzled with midterm madness, I also seek quiet spots where I can organize my thoughts and reboot.
I get restless when I’m anywhere for too long. While students can appreciate the scenery and various study areas at City College, they should do homework at coffee shops, where they can grab a bite to eat, refuel on caffeine and relax outside of the confine of school buildings.
My favorite spot near campus is Coffee Garden on Franklin Boulevard because its back patio is huge and lush with greenery. Iced coffee with soy costs $2.50. The cafe’s hearty breakfast sandwich served with a bagel, eggs, a choice of cheese and meat, costs less than $5.
When I’m there, I walk outside through the patio and pass by tables, chairs, water fountains and sparrows hopping on the gravel. I find a seat, and as my feet swivel on the ground, the gritty crunch beneath my Chuck Taylor’s tickles my ears. The random decor and steady sound of the water fountain is entertaining…» Read More
A ladybug curls a gangster’s hair. A vampire jokes with a zombie pirate and a geisha.
Halloween is on at the Cosmetology Department. Students enrolled in City’s College’s cosmetology program put their hair, makeup and nail skills to the test Oct. 31, parading around campus in their Halloween costumes. Zombies, storybook characters and animals snaked through the quad on Halloween morning, promoting the cosmetology department.
“Halloween is my favorite holiday,” said a punked-out cat who usually goes by the name of Randy Cramer, 31. A cosmetology major, he says he loves playing with theatrical makeup.
“One day a year I go crazy with my individuality,” said Cramer.
Cramer’s intricate feline makeup won him first prize in the “Best Animal” costume contest held after the parade was finished. Other categories were “Scariest Costume,” “Best Traditional Costume,” “Funniest Costume” and “Best Fantasy Costume.” The most creative students were rewarded with buckets full of goodies.
“[The parade] gives the students a chance to express themselves,” said cosmetology professor Marcia Bonawitz. She and the other professors in the department encourage the students to go over the top and have fun with it.”
Cassandra Wilson, 26, also clearly had fun with the contest. Wilson was…» Read More
The Cultural Awareness Center is presenting a discussion on the National Peace Corps on Nov. 8, including a presentation by Luis H. Chaidez about his experiences in the Peace Corps, which he worked with from 2006 to 2008 in Niger, Africa.
Chaidez is a first generation Mexican-American and has a Bachelor’s of Arts in history, with a minor in kinesiology from CSU, Fullerton. Along with his B.A., Chaidez has a teaching credential and Master’s degree in education from U.C. Davis.
City College will celebrate Veteran’s Day on Nov. 7, by providing a free barbecue and bringing together a host of veteran support groups.
All students are invited to the Student Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet and greet staff personnel representing organizations like the Veteran’s Affairs Employment Coordinators, Sacramento Veterans Resource Center, the Soldiers Project, and Home Front Dogs, among others.
There will be free barbecue food provided for the Veterans, and attendees.
The City College Graphic Communication Department is hosting a showcase of creatively inspired posters representing the upcoming presidential election.
The Design the Vote showcase started Oct. 24 and will end on Election Day, which is Nov. 6. The posters are displayed on the third floor of the Learning Resource Center.
Graphic Communication professor Don Button, who first designed the showcase as a class project, said it was a good idea for students to showcase their hard work beyond the classroom so the community can see it and reflect upon it.
Button said he expects his students to learn how to communicate and use their creativity to participate in the democratic process.
“Learning how to use design to promote
City College hosted Preview Night on Oct. 25, an event that gave local high school seniors and juniors an opportunity to preview the campus and learn about City College’s programs and services.
The Preview Night event is hosted yearly during the month of October to showcase the college’s academic and support services as well as provide information on how to enroll, sign up for financial aid, get help from disability resources, take advantage of tutoring, and learn about academic opportunities.
“It felt like a great turn out this year,” said high
