Second-year student Zora Williams is using her voice to bring more mental health and nutrition programming to San Diego Mesa College. Williams was elected president of the college’s Associated Students (AS) for the 2024-2025 academic year and serves as the college’s student representative on the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees.
Sometimes, you hear a story that makes you want to know more. Kevin Gonzalez has such a story. The last time this story was updated, San Diego Mesa College student Kevin Gonzalez was a 15 year-old heading off to Massachusetts to complete his high school education. In the ensuing years, he has travelled to the other side of the world, built houses, but remained in close contact with his Mesa College professors and connections he made while on campus.
The San Diego Community College District has appointed four new student trustees for the upcoming academic year. Dalia Ramirez (San Diego City College), Zora Williams (San Diego Mesa College), Hailey Hua (San Diego Miramar College), and Haydee Zuniga (San Diego College of Continuing Education), will be sworn in during the June 20 SDCCD Board of Trustees meeting.
October 30, 2017
San Diego California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office declared the week of Oct 16 to Oct 20, “DACA Advocacy Week”. In support of this, San Diego Mesa College held various events on campus throughout the week that provided information, resources, workshops and materials for all students.
Two main events were “Nuestras Voces/Our Voices” panel discussions; on Monday, Oct 16, one panel offered select students the opportunity to share their thoughts, experiences, and suggestions about the political and economic environment that has developed regarding DACA and undocumented students. On Thursday, Oct 19, a second panel offered a similar opportunity to select staff and faculty members.
Additional events were the DACA Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct 17, and the “Know Your Rights” DACA Advocacy Workshop. The Resource Fair had Financial Aid representatives, RISE Club, Student Health Services, DSPS, and off campus organizations including the ACLU and the American Friends Service Committee to answer questions and offer available information. The Workshop was presented by ACLU Representatives and Students Without Limits to provide information on definitions, laws, and policies affecting undocumented students.
For more information about how to help or how you can learn more about the current events regarding DACA, please contact Mesa College’s EOPS Director, Monica Demcho at (619) 388-2468.
Tags: Student Services, dreamers, DACA Events, DSPS, DACA Advocacy Week, American Friends Service Committee, Financial Aid, RISE Club, Student Health Services
Jennifer Nichols Kearns
Director of Communications
jnkearns@sdccd.edu
(619) 388-2759
San Diego Mesa College recently introduced a Wellness Vending Machine stocked with reduced cost and free essential items. The vending machine, created by San Diego company Dotstash, brings equity and affordability in the health space to students and the greater Mesa College community.
The DSPS Alumni at Work series reconnects with former SDCCD students who utilized Disability Support Programs and Services to help them navigate their journey from college to career. Today, we are excited to shine a spotlight on San Diego Mesa College graduate Taylor Carpenter.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Shining Light on Generosity event, San Diego Mesa College debuted the naming of The Stand: The Pamela T. Luster Resource Center, in honor of former President Dr. Pamela T. Luster. Additionally, the event served as an intimate gathering that honored and recognized multiple donors who helped the Mesa College Resiliency Fund become a reality.
