Dedication of new Center for Business & Technology (BT Building) at San Diego Mesa College, providing a contemporary new home for Mesa’s business, computer information, digital technology, fashion, hospitality and web development programs.
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.
November 19, 2014
More than 75 Mesa College students, faculty members, staff, and representatives from the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) turned out to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Language Center at San Diego Mesa College.
“I am so pleased to celebrate with you the creation of a unique space for language learning here at Mesa College.
Certainly, this center offers students everything they need to learn a language. But one of the true benefits it also offers is the opportunity to discover the culture and diversity of many lands and peoples,” said Dr. Pamela T. Luster, President. “We live in a world today that requires global awareness and a respect for citizens of all nations. Learning a language can help one do that.”
Funded by Proposition N, the newly renovated $2.3 million Language Center supports San Diego Mesa College’s robust language curriculum featuring instruction in 10 languages and three degree programs, taught by more than 50 dedicated and diverse faculty members. Situated on the second floor of the Learning Resource Center, the Language Center includes six new smart classrooms, a language laboratory, an open computer lab, a new faculty development room, offices, tech office/storage, and a new interactive learning lounge for students.
“When you walk through the center you see the classes in session and the activity that’s taking place in the lab and you see the efforts that were made to create a learning environment that is specific and conducive to language learning,” said Leslie Shimazaki, Dean of the School of Arts and Languages. “The classrooms and furniture were carefully designed and selected to promote language learning pedagogy.”
Marcelo Masur, Associated Students Government Vice President who speaks three languages fluently and currently studies Spanish and Chinese at Mesa College stated, “…having the opportunity to learn about a new culture, whether it’s learning a language or traveling abroad, will boost our curiosity for learning and help us to become global citizens.” Additional building modifications included Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades as well as absorptive acoustical treatments throughout the central atrium. The High Tech Center, an accessible computer lab and classroom, was relocated to the first floor and now provides easier access to students. The grand opening coincided with the college’s activities and celebrations of International Education Week (Nov. 17-21), which includes faculty presentations, student-led language exchanges, dialogues with international students, an international education fair, and an international film festival.
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Dedication of new Center for Business & Technology (BT Building) at San Diego Mesa College, providing a contemporary new home for Mesa’s business, computer information, digital technology, fashion, hospitality and web development programs.
Today, San Diego Mesa College hosted a start-of-construction event for the future of Fine Arts Building. The event was attended by nearly100 administrators, staff, students, faculty, construction partners and others. Guests were invited to sign or draw a picture on one of two large canvases to symbolize their connection to the new facility. Once the building is open, the mementos will be put on short-term display in the building.
State-of-the-art facility will be home for School of Business and Technology, which includes Mesa’s business, digital technology, and computer information science programs.
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.
