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Through 12/4 – SDCCD H1N1 “Get VAXED” Immunization Campaign. Enrolled SDCCD students can receive free H1N1 vaccination shots. Mon., Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tue. and Wed., Dec. 2 and 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Fri., Dec. 4, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All SDCCD students are welcome. FREE of charge. H117, next to the Cafeteria. Volunteers are needed! www.sdmesa.edu/health-services/notices.cfm

12/1, 3 & 8 – Sunkisses Scholarship Fundraiser. Students in the Black Studies and Independent Studies programs are selling Sunkisses, a children's coloring and activity book, to raise scholarship funds. $10 per book; portion of the proceeds will benefit student scholarships. Students will also be surveying students and collecting data for a World Peace Forum on Dec. 10 (see listing below). 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 1, 3 and 8; in front of the Cafeteria.

12/2 – Grand Opening Mesa College Police Station. Wed. Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-noon. Demonstrations, displays, and self-guided tours. Free; the public is invited to attend. “Q-100” Building. East gateway entrance off Mesa College Drive.

12/2 – Orientation Session: Radiology Tech. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., Dec. 2, 5 to 7 p.m. Room G-101. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

12/2, 9 and16 – Music Recital Hour featuring students in the Mesa College Applied Music Program (AMP). AMP is a demanding curriculum that includes private instruction with an established master, participation in a music ensemble, and study in core music theory courses. Wed., Dec. 2, 9 and 16, 1 p.m., Room C-119. (Different groups of students each day.) www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

12/3 – Mesa College Environmental Stewardship Committee: Lecture by Ian Shive. National Parks Conservation Association's photographer Ian Shive will be on campus to discuss his new book The National Parks: Our American Landscape. Q & A and book signing follows. Thu., Dec 2, 4 to 5 p.m. Room G-101. Contact: Anar Brahmbhatt abrahmbh@sdccd.edu or visit http://www.sdmesa.edu/ecomesa/index.cfm

12/4-6 and 10-13 (OFF CAMPUS) – Mesa College Art Gallery Presents Body Narratives: Expressions through the Human Form. San Diego artists come together with striking artwork in various media that deals with the beauty, strength and passions of the body. Dec. 4-6; 10-13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: The New Americans Museum NTC Promenade at Liberty Station 2825 Dewey Road, Building 202, Suite 102 San Diego CA 92106. www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery

12/2-16 – Mesa College Art Gallery Exhibit Spectrum: Fall 2009 Student Exhibition. Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Gallery Hours: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thur., 12- 4 p.m. or by appointment; Thu. 12-8 p.m. Free admission. Visitors, please use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot. Information: 619-388-2829. Reception and Art Sale: Wed. Dec. 2, 4 to 7 pm. www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery

12/5 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat. Dec. 5, 9 a.m. Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

12/7 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Mon. Dec. 7, 12 to 1 p.m. LRC 435. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/dietetic

12/8 – Sunkisses Scholarship Fundraiser. Students in the Black Studies and Independent Studies programs are selling Sunkisses, a children's coloring and activity book. $10 per book. A portion of the proceeds will benefit student scholarships. Students will also be surveying students and collecting data for a World Peace Forum on Dec. 10 (see listing below). 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 8; in front of the Cafeteria.

12/9 – Music Recital Hour featuring students in the Mesa College Applied Music Program (AMP). AMP is a demanding curriculum that includes private instruction with an established master, participation in a music ensemble such as choir or jazz band, and study in core music theory courses. Wed., Dec. 9, 1 p.m., Room C-119. (A different group of students perform on Dec. 16.) www.sdmesa.edu/music.

12/10 – World Peace Forum. A panel of students, faculty, staff and community members will discuss issues of world peace and leadership during two sessions. Sponsored by Black Studies, Chicano Studies, and Black Student Union. Thu., Dec. 10, 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Room G-101.

12/11 – On Stage at the Apolliad Theatre “Revoluciones De Las Americas.” Four short plays written and performed in Spanish by Mesa College advanced language students explore politics and culture in the twentieth century. Q&A follows. Dec. 11, Fri.,7:30 p.m. $5 contribution for admission. Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. Box Office: 619-388-2621. For more information on the program, call: 619-388-2228.

12/12 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat. Dec. 12, 9 a.m. Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

12/16 – Music Recital Hour featuring students in the Mesa College Applied Music Program (AMP). AMP is a demanding curriculum that includes private instruction with an established master, participation in a music ensemble such as choir or jazz band, and study in core music theory courses. Wed., Dec. 16, 1 p.m., Room C-119. www.sdmesa.edu/music.

Through December 8 – The Mesa Supper Club. Gourmet dinners are created and served by students in the gourmet restaurant portion of the Mesa College's Culinary Art/Culinary Management Program. Full course meals include soup, salad, entrée and dessert for only $14. Eat in or take-out available, but please bring a reusable take-home bag. Mon. and Tues. 4:15 to 6:00 p.m. Room H-105.

Through December 11 – M Fusion Cafe. Lunch service featuring fresh fish, chicken, certified Angus beef, homemade desserts and more, all created and served by students of the Culinary Art/Culinary Management Program. An ever-changing menu helps students master their skills, and you get the best lunch bargain in town. Free desserts on Thursdays. Mon. through Thu. 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Room H-105. $5 to $7.50.

11/2 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Mon. Nov. 2, 4 to 5 p.m. LRC 208. To register, call 619-388-2684.

11/4 – Music Recital. Featuring Eastern Exposure who will be playing Balkan Music. Wed. Nov. 4, 1 p.m. Room C-119.

11/6 – Social Sciences Lecture: “Nietzsche's Last Year.” Josef Binter, a lecturer in philosophy at Mesa College, talks about Friedrich Nietzsche's final year – and offers a biographical analysis of the serendipitous creation of Nietzsche's last five books. Fri., Nov. 6, 12 to 2 p.m. LRC 435.

11/7 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat. Nov. 7, 9 a.m. Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2684.

11/10 – Green Lecture: A Sheltered Sea- The Southern Passage. Join Jonathan Zaidman, wildlife conservation program coordinator of WILDCOAST, as he discusses marine protection legislation in the South Coast region from Pt. Conception to Mexico, and learn how students can become more involved. Tues. Nov. 10, 4 to 5 p.m. Room G-101. Presented by the Mesa College Environmental Stewardship Committee.

11/11 – Music Recital. Featuring the sounds of jazz by James Romeo. Wed. Nov. 11, 1 p.m. Room C-119.

11/11 – Mesa College Veterans Day Address. Congressman Duncan Hunter will address the college's veterans and other students on veterans' issues on campus, beyond and abroad. Q&A to follow. The college's 1,100 student veterans will be honored with a display of flags – one for each student veteran – in the cafeteria quad. Sponsored by the Mesa College Student Veterans Union. 12:30 to 3 p.m., Wed., Nov. 11. AS Stage next H500. Call 619-388-2699.

11/13-15 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “An Evening of One Acts.” “The Man Who Couldn't Dance” by Jason Katims; Loyalties by Murphy Guyer; “Scooter Thomas Makes It to the Top of the World,” by Peter Parnell; and “The Problem,” by A.R. Gurney, Jr. Nov. 13-15, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m. $10 General admission; some discounts apply. Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. Box Office: 619-388-2621.

11/17 – Green Lecture: Plastics in the Ocean: A Rapidly Increasing Danger. Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation discusses his research, findings and theory on how to address the ever-growing Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a floating landfill the size of Texas. Tues. Nov 17, 4 to 5 p.m. Room G-101. Presented by the Mesa College Environmental Stewardship Committee.

11/18 – GIS Day –The Amazing GPS Race. Held as part of the National Geographic Society's Geography Awareness Week, Mesa College hosts a fun and informative introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems), including GIS career information, an introduction to the Mesa College GIS certificate and degree programs. 400 high school students are expected to participate in the popular geocaching GPS game, The Amazing GPS Race. 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: High School Students; 12:00 to 3 p.m.: Mesa College Students, Staff and Faculty. Wed., Nov 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Email: mkinzel@sdccd.edu.

11/18 – Music Recital. Featuring the Mesa Guitar Ensemble. Wed. Nov. 18, 1 p.m. Room C-119.

11/19 – Mesa College Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off. Join the fun as the Mesa Police Department and Facilities Department brings everyone together for this finger licking fun contest. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second contestants. All are invited. Thu. Nov. 19, 12 p.m. H-105 patio area. Entries open to faculty and staff; contact Cynthia Cavada at ccavada@sdccd.edu or call 619-388-2749.

11/19 – Latino Heritage Month: Mark Guerrero. Mesa College celebrates Latino Heritage Month with a presentation of the history of Chicano music by Mark Guerrero. Thu. Nov. 19, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Room H117/118.

11/19 – Green Lecture: The Global E-waste Crisis Representatives of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) discuss the hazardous effects e-waste has on workers and explores ways in which we can help promote safe recycling practices that are both sound and humane. Thu. Nov. 19, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Room G-101. Presented by the Mesa College Environmental Stewardship Committee. Co-sponsored by the Mesa College Humanities Institute.

11/20 – Green Event: Harvesting of the Three Sisters. Join in the harvest the Three Sisters garden at Mesa's Green Garden on the Mesa. The Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) have been planted by traditional Native American gardeners in many different regions of North America, forming an ecosystem by creating a community of plants and animals. This system creates a beneficial relationship between the three plants; each plant helps the others grow. Learn how to cook typical dishes from a local youth group in the Native American community using harvest crops. Fri. Nov. 20, 2 to 5 p.m. Green Garden on the Mesa. Presented by the Mesa College Environmental Stewardship Committee. Co-sponsored by the Mesa College Humanities Institute.

10/1 – Hula of Ancient and Modern Hawai'i performed by Halau Hula ‘O Malulani. Powerful, graceful, and engaging, the dance company of Halau Hula `O Malulani offers a rare look into hula kahiko--the ancient dances of Hawai`i. Potential students interested in taking part in this activity are invited to attend. Thu. Oct. 1, 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Mesa Art Gallery Courtyard. Sponsored by the Mesa College Humanities Institute.

10/2-11th – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “Strictly a Formality.” This play is about Perrett and an interrogator who engage in a battle of wits, and manipulation driven by personal obsessions for power and dominance. This riveting production will explore the issues of gender, class, and human rights. Oct. 2-11, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Sunday 7 p.m. $10 General admission; some discounts apply. Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. Box Office: 619-388-2621.

10/3 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat. Oct. 3, 9 a.m. Room S-208. To register, call 619-388-2229.

10/3 – Orientation Session: Medical Assistant. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat. Oct. 3, 9 a.m. Room S-204. To register, call 619-388-2684.

10/5 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Mon. Oct. 5, 12 to 1 p.m. LRC 208.

10/6 – Annual Majors and Transfer Day. Campus tours, workshops, information and help for students deciding on a major and transfer opportunities; representatives from four-year colleges and universities will be on-site. Tues. Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cafeteria Quad.

10/7 – Music Recital. Featuring the guitar duo of Pablo Gomez and Colin McAllister, who will perform a variety of music. Wed. Oct. 7, 1 p.m. Room C-119.

10/8 – Mesa College Eco Awareness Series. “There and Back Again: The Hermes Castro Antarctica Story.” Mesa College student Hermes Castro and his wife, Sarah, talk about their March, 2009 expedition to Antarctica with world-class polar explorer Sir Robert Swan. Thu., Oct. 8, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. G-101. Sponsored by Environmental Stewardship Committee and the Mesa College Humanities Institute.

10/14 – Grand Opening Mesa College Allied Health Education and Training Facility. Wed. Oct 14, 10 a.m. Ribbon-cutting, remarks, refreshments, tours. Free; the public is invited to attend. “S” Building at Mesa College Drive and Mesa College Circle.

10/14 – Music Recital. Featuring Lou Fanucchi on the accordion. Wed. Oct. 14, 1 p.m. Room C-119.

10/16 -- Midnight Madness. Mesa celebrates the first day in mid-October when the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA and CCCAA) permits formal basketball practices on college campuses. Slam dunk, fan shootout, prizes and more. Come out to meet the 2009-10 teams. Mesa Gym, 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Free.

10/16-18 – Mesa College Dance Company Presents “Louder than Words.” A variety of performances featuring Mesa College dance students. Fri. Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Sat. Oct. 17, 7:30; Sun. Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza. Tickets: $10 pre-sale; $12 at the door. Box Office: 619-544-1000.

10/19 – Mesa Celebrates Latino Heritage Month: Cultura y Resistencia. Olga A. Garcia a self-professed “battered bilingual,” known for her politicized identity poetry, will recite some of her poems. Mon. Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Room H117/118.

10/21 – Mesa Celebrates Latino Heritage Month: Lecture by Judith F. Baca. The San Diego muralist and community arts pioneer discusses her art and work as a Latina muralist. Note: an exhibition of Baca's Wed. Oct. 21, 11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Room H117/118. Sponsored by the Mesa College Humanities Institute.

10/21 – Music Recital. Featuring the cello and violin sounds of the Paivikki Nykter Duo. Wed. Oct. 21, 1 p.m. Room C-119.

10/22 – Mesa Celebrates Latino Heritage Month: Judith Baca “Public Art, Private Art”. Judith Baca will present work focusing on issues of public art, public memorials and human agency through the arts. All are welcome. Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Gallery Hours: Tue. Wed. Fri. 12 to 5 p.m.; Thu. 12 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Visitors, please use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot; parking free on 9/3. Information: 619-388-2829. Reception: Thu. Oct. 22, 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Artist lecture following reception at 7:00 pm in LRC 435. www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery.

10/24 – Orientation Session: Radiology Tech. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat. Oct. 24, 9 to 11 a.m. Room G-102.

10/27 – Green Lecture: Operation Wallacea. Join Bridget Tiffany as she talks about Operation Wallacea, which offer students the opportunity to travel to remote areas of the world, often to the center of biological diversity through biological and social science expedition projects. Oct. 27, 4 to 5 p.m. Room G-101.

10/28 – Music Recital. Featuring Mesa faculty member George Svoboda on the guitar. Wed. Oct. 28, 1 p.m. Room C-119.

10/28 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed. Oct. 28, 6 p.m. Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684.

9/2 – Music Faculty Recital. Featuring the faculty of Mesa College Music Faculty. Wed., Sept. 2, 1 p.m. Room C-119. http://www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/3 through October 1 – Mesa College Art Gallery Exhibit EXPANDING-EEL-DEVOURER. Former Mesa College student Alexander Lee transforms the Mesa Art Gallery into a volcanic seascape where sculptural fragments, large-scale wall drawings, and cultural artifacts reference the creation myth of the island of Tahiti. Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Gallery Hours: Tue., Wed., Fri., 12 to 5 p.m.; Thu. 12 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Visitors, please use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot; parking free on 9/3. Information: 619-388-2829. Reception: Thu., Sept. 3, 4:30 to 7:00 pm; Artist lecture following reception at 7:00 pm in LRC 435. www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery.

9/9 – Music Recital. Featuring the American Folk sounds of Curt Bouterse, Wed., Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Room C-119. http://www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/9 – Orientation Session: Radiology Technology. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., Sept. 9, 5 to 7 p.m., Room G-101. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

9/9,10 – Club Rush. Student clubs sign up new members. 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cafeteria Quad. www.sdmesa.edu/campus-life

9/12 – Orientation Session: Animal Health Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Sept. 12, 9 to 11 a.m., Room P-308. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health.

9/16 – Music Recital. Featuring the sounds of Peter Sprague jazz guitarist, composer, and music director. Wed., Sept. 16, 1 p.m. Room C-119. http://www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm.

9/17 – Chancellor's Forum at Mesa College “SDCCD – Progress & Plans” A presentation and open forum with SDCCD Chancellor Dr. Constance M. Carroll, who will discuss issues affecting the District and plans for the future. A question and answer session will follow. Thu., Sept. 17, 3 to 4:00 p.m., H-117/118.

9/17 – Constitution Day. “Great Supreme Court Justice Moments” Oral interpretations of some of the most compelling moments in the history of the Supreme Court of the United States presented by Mesa College's internationally acclaimed Olympian Speech and Debate Team. Thu., Sept. 17, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Location: ASG Stage (between H-500 & H-600).

9/24 – Music Recital. Featuring the Chapman stick sounds of Tom Griesgraber, Wed., Sept. 24, 1 p.m. Room C-119. http://www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

9/25 – San Diego Mesa Women's Soccer vs. Miramar College. Come watch the first ever night contest in the new stadium as the fifth-rated women's soccer team in the nation plays its first game of the season against the Jets of Miramar College. Free. 7 to 9 p.m., Mesa College Merrill Douglas Stadium. www.sdmesa.edu/athletics/soccer-women.

9/26 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Sept 26. 9 a.m., Room S-207. To register, call 619-388-2684. www.sdmesa.edu/allied-health

9/30 – Music Recital. Featuring the sounds of the Bob Zelickman Ensemble, Wed., Sept. 30, 1 p.m. Room C-119. http://www.sdmesa.edu/music/recital.cfm

Through 3/3 – Mesa College Art Gallery Lecture: SHADOWS AND LIGHT IN THE NIGER DELTA. Ed Kashi talks about his photographs from Nigeria, on display through 3/3. 1:30 p.m., Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Information: 619-388-2829.

3/4 -- Social Psychology Lecture: “The Science of Hidden Prejudices” Dr. Thierry Devos, Ph.D., SDSU, will lecture on advances in the study of implicit associations. Wed., March 4, 2009, 2-3 p.m. Room H 117/118

3/5 -- Film: Future Conditional. Professor Don Barrie offers a preview of the stunning film and a candid discussion on the link between environmental change, how to handle the spread of toxic pollution, and the future health of our planet. Thur., March 5, 4-5:30 p.m., Room G101.

3/5 – Music Recital Hour. Featuring Everything After, a creative music ensemble led by Nathan Hubbard on the vibraphone. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., March 5, 12:45 p.m. Room C-119.

3/6-15 – Mesa College Theatre Company Presents “School of the Americas.” Playwright Rivera creates a moving, brilliantly written telling of this memorable moment in history: Che Guevara has been captured by the Bolivian government and is being held in the small village of La Higuera. Julia Cortes, the village school teacher, gains access to the school, and what results is two days of provocative conversation leading to self realization and discovery for both Guevara and Cortes. March 6-15, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m. $10 General admission; SDCCD Students and Staff: $5. Apolliad Theatre, Mesa College. Box Office: 619-388-2621

3/7 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Saturday, March 7, 9-10:30 a.m., Room F-114. To register, call 619-388-2229.

3/7 – Orientation Session: Animal Health Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Saturday, March 7, 9-11 a.m., Room P-308. To register, call 619-388-2684.

3/11 -- Grand Opening Mesa College Parking Structure. Wed., March 11, 10:30 a.m., Level 3 entrance off Mesa College Circle. Ribbon-cutting, remarks, refreshments, relief!

3/11 -- Women's History Month: Rape Aggression Defense Training with Officers DeAnn Griffinn and Cynthia Cavada. Wed., March 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Room LRC435

3/12 -- Women's History Month Lecture: “The Audacity of Authenticity” Professor Starla Lewis. Thu., March 12 1:00-2:30 p.m., Room H117/118

3/12-4/16 – Mesa College Art Gallery Exhibit. ECHOES IN THE ICE: Collages by Rik Van Glintenkamp . Through collage, the artist details the extraordinary lives of Polar explorers: their successes and failures, their courage and fears, their eccentricities and passions. See www.echoesintheice.com. Mesa College Art Gallery, D101. Gallery Hours: Tue., Wed., Fri., 12- 5 p.m.; Thu. 12-8 p.m. Free admission. Visitors, please use metered spaces adjacent to the A East Parking Lot. Information: 619-388-2829. Reception: Thu., March 12, 4:30 - 7:00 pm.

3/13 -- Women's History Month: Occasional Lecture: “Belle Burancanu: An Artist's Experience in the WPA” Professor Jennifer Hernadez. Friday, March 13, 12:00-2:00 p.m., Room LRC435

3/13 – Science Month Lecture: What's Mitochondria Got to Do with It? SDSU's Dr. Terry Frey discusses the role of mitochondria and his research findings on the structural study of mitochondria. Fri., March 13, 4-5 p.m., Room G101.

3/13 -- 2009 Glass Gallery Exhibition: SHAPES, COLORS, AND CODES OF PROTECTION. Opening reception 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, LRC Lobby. Free refreshments, entertainment and new video clips. Live auction of important artworks from Africa. For more information, call 619-461-5930, or email (bblackmu@sdccd.edu).

3/13 – Dinner and a Drama. Mesa's Drama Department joins with the Culinary Arts/Culinary Management Department to present the second cross-campus, cross-curriculum “Dinner and a Drama.” The night starts with appetizers on the Mesa Supper Club patio followed by a fabulous prix fixe dinner prepared by Mesa's culinary arts students. Following dinner enjoy a film discussion by Professor Kris Clark, and reserved seating at the Apolliad theatre for “School of the Americas.” $25 per person, available for sale at the MFusion Café to purchase your tickets (cash only please). Dinner Service begins at 5:45 p.m., MFusion Café (Room H-122) Information: Box Office, 619-388-2621

3/16 – Science Month Lecture: Report Card on Bullying Learn from SDSU's Dr. Audrey Hokoda about how to develop community and university partnerships, and school-based interventions that can be implemented to curb bullying and teen relationship violence. Mon., March 16, 1-2 p.m., Room H117.

3/17 – Cesar Chavez Commemoration: 39 Years After the Takeover -- A Panel Presentation on Chicano Park. Presented by the Mesa College Chicano/Latino Heritage Committee and the Chicana/o Studies department Tue., March 17, 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room H117-H118. (Also see the Chicano Park Celebration Display on the first floor of the G Building outside G-107; for information call 619-388-2375).

3/18 – Music Recital Hour. Featuring Yvonne Lee, Classical Pianist. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., March 18, 12:45 p.m. Room C-119.

3/19 -- Women's History Month: A One Woman Performance: “3 Roses of Lebanon” Written and performed by Rosanna Cacace Thu., March 19, 12:30 to 2:00p.m., Room: H117/118.

3/21 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. Room F-118. To register, call 619-388-2684.

3/24 -- Women's History Month Lecture: “Eve: The First Feminist” Professor Sondra Frisch. Thu., March 19, 5-6:20 p.m., LRC435

3/24 -- Women's History Month: “A Woman Artist Influenced By Women Artist” Professor Linda Litteral. Tue., March 24, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Room LRC435

3/24 – Science Month Chemistry Career Day: Chemistry, Charisma and Careers. Chemists are the people who transform the everyday materials around us into amazing things. Learn more about Chemistry career opportunities Prof. Rob Fremland. Tue., March 24, 2-4 p.m., Room I117.

3/25 -- Women's History Month Lecture: “Ernestine Rose: A Pioneer Feminist” Feminist Author Paula Doress-Worters. Wed., March 25, 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. LRC435

3/25 -- Words of Peace Film Series: “Words of Peace,” featuring Prem Rawat speaking at Oxford University, from the award-winning TV show. Wed. , March 25, 7- 8 pm, Room I-424 (2nd floor, Student Services Bldg. at Mesa). Discussion will follow. This 4-part film series is sponsored by the Humanities Institute and the San Diego Knowledge Group.

3/25 – Music Recital Hour. Featuring the Music of European Jews with the 2nd Ave. Klezmer Ensemble. Sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods. Wed., March 25, 12:45 p.m. Room C-119.

3/25 – Festival of Colors. Mesa College's annual two-day celebration of diversity features arts, crafts and culinary delights. Today's entertainment: Peruvian dancing, Tsumiki Preschool Japanese Dancing; Mesa Idol Hour; Hip Hop; Fashion Show; Jazz Pianist Chase Orrin and Latin Connection Jazz. Wed., March 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cafeteria Quad and Free Speech Stage.

3/26 – Festival of Colors. Mesa College's annual two-day celebration of diversity features arts, crafts and culinary delights. Today's entertainment: Mariachi San Marcos; Terurio Nuri Polynesian Dancing; Paper Moon Spanish Guitar; Steel Drum Band; Mesa College Jazz Band. Thu., March 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cafeteria Quad and Free Speech Stage.

3/26 – Science Month Lecture: The Science of Napping. Dr. Sara Mednick, a leading researcher in the science of napping at UCSD will provide you with legitimate reasons for snoozing that even your college professors will believe. Thu., March 26,1-2 p.m., Room H117.

3/28 – Orientation Session: Medical Assisting Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Saturday, March 28, 9-11 a.m., Room F-109. To register, call 619-388-2684.

3/28 – (Off campus) Cesar Chavez Commemoration: Memorial March/Parade “Si Se Puede! Yes We Can!” Mesa College students, faculty and staff join the community event celebrating the power of people to bring positive change. Sat., March 28, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Community Celebration: 12:00-4:00 p.m. www.chavezfoundation.org.

3/28 – Canyon Clean-Up. Mesa students lead this effort to clean up Tecolote Canyon to ready the trail for Canyon Day, April 17. Volunteers are needed; see www.sdmesa.edu/canyonday.

3/30 – Orientation Session: Dietetic Service Supervisor. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend Mon., March 30, 12-1 p.m., LRC 435.

3/31 -- Women's History Month Lecture: “From Breaking the Law to Making History” A Historic and Historical Shift in the Role of Women in Modern Western Civilization Professor Sudata DebChaudhury. Tue., March 31, 11:10 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Room LRC435.

3/31 -- Women's History Month: Debriefing Group Discussion: Come talk about your experiences with 3/31/09 12:45-2:00 p.m., Room B109.

2/2-3/2 -ROSA PARKS DISPLAY, LRC Lobby

A display in the LRC Lobby will celebrate Rosa Parks' birthday on February 4th and introduce the campus community to the Rosa Parks Memorial Project. (See also the campus forum on February 26 and the Community Forum on March 26).

2/3 -- How to Achieve Success as an African American Woman. A lecture and discussion led by faculty, staff and community guest speakers during one of the many celebrations happening on campus during Black History Month. All are welcome. Tue., February 3, 11:00-12:35 p.m. Room H117.

2/4 – Orientation Session: Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., Feb. 4, 6 p.m. Room F-118. To register, call 619-388-2684.

2/7 – Orientation Session: Health Information Technology Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Feb.71, 9-10:30 a.m., Room F-114. To register, call 619-388-2684.

2/7 – Orientation Session: Radiology Tech. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Sat., Feb. 7, 9 a.m., Room K-109. To register, call 619-388-2684.

2/9 – Human Rights Awareness Films and Lectures: “The Rape of Nanking” (Sudata) 11:15 AM -12:30 PM, LRC 435

2/10 -- Human Rights Awareness Films and Lectures: “Survivors of Torture” 11:15 AM -12:30 PM, LRC 435

2/19 -- How to Achieve Success as an African American Male. A discussion led by community guest speakers as part of the Black History Month celebrations. Open to all. Tue., February 19, 11:00-12:35p.m. Room I424.

2/25– Orientation Session: Dental Assisting Program. Potential students interested in this career program are invited to attend. Wed., 2/25, 6 p.m., Room F-112. To register, call 619-388-2684.

2/26 ROSA PARKS MEMORIAL PROJECT CAMPUS FORUM -- Campus Forum: 6:30-8:00 p.m.,Thursday, Feb 26, Room G-101, San Diego Mesa College.

2/27 – College Connection for Foster Youth. Fri., 2/27, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Room G-101.