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, 2018
Associated Students (AS) of San Diego Mesa College kicked off the holiday season with the 5th Annual AS Thanksgiving Feast. This event, hosted by students for students, provided the Mesa community with a warm, welcoming environment to break bread together in the true spirit of Thanksgiving. This event started five years ago with a small group of students and has grown to serving over 250 students.
“We have this integration between faculty, staff, students, and programs to come together and collaborate on this event,” said Professor of Culinary Arts & Management, Michael Fitzgerald. “It’s about celebrating the spirit of who we are as humans.”
AS and Culinary Arts combined their talents to provide a fantastic meal and a festive environment for students to enjoy. Music majors and AS member Sofia Gonzalez provided live entertainment, and all student attendees were given a chance to win prizes in multiple opportunity drawings.
Several students commented that the spread prepared by Mesa Culinary Arts students was delicious. Mesa student, Juanita Ortega-Golden shared, “This is my first time coming to this event and I think it’s awesome. As the only woman in my family, I’m always the one preparing the meals. It’s nice to have someone else cook a meal for me. I feel appreciated today.”
Based on student smiles, comments, and the overall atmosphere, it was clear that this event made the intended impact. Victoria Miller, Dean of Student Affairs, expressed the heart behind this Thanksgiving feast. She said, “It gives students the opportunity to set aside the hustle and bustle of school, work and everyday stressors, and enjoy the community feel of Mesa College.”
Please enjoy the Thanksgiving Feast video and the photo album.
Tags: Culinary Arts, AS Thanksgiving Feast, Associated Students
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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.
San Diego, CA ---- On Saturday, March 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Mesa College will host “Jumpstart Your Success.” Jumpstart is a FREE community event for prospective Mesa College students of all ages. Students and their families can learn about Mesa College programs and services, including the San Diego Promise, which offers free tuition to eligible students. Families can learn more and should RSVP at www.sdmesa.edu/Jumpstart.
San Diego – Staring this past week, 72 Fifty, the Mesa College on-campus restaurant, began offering their specialty Fall Dinners. This week featured classic French cuisine, including Vichyssoise, crème fraiche, Beef Wellington, and Duck Confit. As one of only a few culinary programs in the nation that operates a classroom-driven restaurant that's open to the public, the Fall Dinners allow Mesa students to gain first-hand experience modeling food preparation techniques, food safety, sanitation, and menu planning while working with modern equipment in newly renovated facilities.
