On March 20th, the Fashion Department’s assistant professor Jordyn Smiley, and her class took the initiative of making reusable bags for Mesa students to utilize during the Farmers Market.
San Diego, CA. – Since its official launch in September 2019, the San Diego Mesa College Resiliency Fund Campaign has been receiving – on average - $1,000 per day in donations, with total donations up to $67,000 as of November 18, 2019. Leading donors who made this possible include California Coast Credit Union, which provided an Olympian Gold sponsorship, and a generous bequest from Mesa Alumnus Warren Rigdon.
San Diego City and Mesa colleges have received a combined total of nearly $1.7 million in federal Department of Education grants supporting the academic achievement of Latino/a students as part of the schools’ designations as Hispanic Serving Institutions.
On Wednesday, September 25, San Diego Mesa College Athletics has been awarded the DeVore Trophy for the 2018-19 calendar year. The DeVore Award is presented each year to a Pacific Coast Athletics Conference (PCAC) member college with the most successful men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic program for the academic year. Mesa College finished 2018-19 with a total of 217 total points overall. The last time Mesa won the DeVore Trophy was in 2011-12.
July 18, 2017
Throughout the month of July, students from San Diego Mesa College’s award-winning Fashion program are becoming fully immersed in the fashion, history, and culture of Paris, France. This annual trip is led by Fashion professor Susan Lazear who guides students as they learn about one of the most influential cities in the world, with visits and tours of museums, designers, and more.
Among the highlights has been an exhibit celebrating 70 years of famed designer Christian Dior, held at the Fashion and Textile Museum of the Louvre.
“Students researched Dior and learned about the significance he played in Fashion’s history,” said Lazear. “They were excited to see the exhibit, which was the largest Dior retrospective ever.”
Additionally, students visited two of the largest retail stores in Paris – Galeries Lafayette and Bon Marche. At Galeries Lafayette, students watched a fashion show and took a guided tour exploring the store’s history. Another highlight has been a guided tour of the Gobelins Manufactory, a historic weaving studio that has produced tapestries for French monarchs and government since Louis XIV.
Other museum visits included Musée de l'Orangerie, Centre Pompidou, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, and Palais Galliera, with future visits planned to the Picasso Museum, Orsay, and Versaille. Students also visited the Fragonard Perfume Museum, where they learned the history of how perfume is made.
“The students are having a fantastic time,” added Lazear. “They’re a good group.”
Joining Lazear and the Fashion students is Professor Uriel Ornelas, who’s leading a group of Mesa students studying French. Cultural visits have included organ concerts at Notre Dame, classical music performances at various churches throughout the city, and pop and world music at the Hôtel de Ville.
To complete the cultural experience, students sampled some of France’s sweetest cuisine, ranging from macarons and hot chocolate to crepes and Berthillon ice cream. They will also visit a French chef and learn the art of making crepes.
Study Abroad program lasts until July 29. For more information on Mesa College’s Study Abroad program, including next year’s visits to Costa Rica and Madrid, visit www.sdmesa.edu/studyabroad. To keep up with their travels, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sdmesafashion.
More information on the Mesa College Fashion Program can be found at www.sdmesa.edu/fashion.
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Jennifer Nichols Kearns
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On March 20th, the Fashion Department’s assistant professor Jordyn Smiley, and her class took the initiative of making reusable bags for Mesa students to utilize during the Farmers Market.
This week, San Diego Mesa College kicked off International Education Week by hosting the International Education Exhibitor Fair where students had the opportunity to explore the different ways to get involved and celebrate other cultures. Booths—varying from International Study Abroad programs to language clubs to Martial Arts—decorated Sunrise Plaza for students to see all the options available to them.
Since 2012, the San Diego History Center and Mesa College’s Fashion Program have partnered to create and host a unique annual event: Fashion Redux. This year’s theme is Fashion Redux: 90 Years of Fashion features designs ranging from the late 1920’s to present time. Throughout early Spring, Mesa Fashion students have worked diligently to prepare their individual garments for the show and upcoming Grand Reveal event on April 26, 2018.
