The musical “The Sound of Music” premiered on Broadway on this date, 65 years ago. This version starred Mary Martin as Maria Von Trapp and won 5 Tony Awards – including Best Musical and Best Leading Actress. Of course we all know that the movie version starred the one and only Julie Andrews.
Rogers & Hammerstein’s website has an archive of photos from the original production – you can see them at https://rodgersandhammerstein.com/production/the-sound-of-music/1959-original-broadway/.
And check out this video of the amazing Audra McDonald performing the song “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” in “The Sound of Music Live!”
Let the sound of music envelope you this week
Good morning California.
It is November 16, 2024.
A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges.
Our Time is Now!
Long Beach, Santa Rosa Receive
Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Awards
Long Beach City College and Santa Rosa Junior College received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As recipients of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — the colleges will be featured, along with other recipients, in the November/December 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
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San Diego College of Continuing Education Secures Professional Design Award for Historic Educational Cultural Complex Theatre Renovation Plans
Architectural plans for a $35-million restoration of San Diego College of Continuing Education’s historic theatre at the Educational Cultural Complex in southeastern San Diego are being recognized with a prestigious Professional Design Award from the Community College Facility Coalition.
In Case You Missed It
Community College Research Center: Moorpark College’s Innovative Tutoring Program Improves Math and English Completion Rates
When staff at Moorpark College, a community college in Ventura County, California, sat down to brainstorm strategies for improving completion rates in transfer-level math and English courses, we started with a likely subject: tutoring.
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Board of Governors Meeting: Monday, Nov. 18
The November 2024 meeting of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors is Monday, Nov. 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Closed Session from 9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m., in-person and viewable via Zoom.
Fun Photos & Spotted on Social Media
From Victor Valley College:
VVC took a drive out to our satellite campus, the High Desert Training Center at the Victorville airport, to honor Eric Schmidt and the dedicated Exquadrum team! We proudly dedicated this space to Exquadrum, recognizing their relentless commitment to advancing the workforce and economy of the Victor Valley.
Exquadrum’s impactful partnership with VVC plays a key role in the economic growth of our region and provides hands-on training right here at the High Desert Training Center.
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From Ventura College:
Celebrating GRATIDUDE! Ventura College international students enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal!
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From Palo Verde College:
The PVC Board of Trustees honored our five Palo Verde College retirees. Congratulations to Carrie Mullion, Cecy Garcia, Denise Hunt, Maria Kehl, and Shelley Hamilton!
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From Cuyamaca College:
After four long years, wheelchair basketball has returned to Cuyamaca! Both the Men’s and Women’s teams made an appearance, showcasing incredible talent and teamwork. Go Coyotes!!
And From the Home of the Renegades
BC Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month and the Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP) at Bakersfield College is hosting a series of exciting events to celebrate. All students, staff, and community members are invited to attend the activities, which includes luncheons, art workshops, discussion panels, and more.
Johnny Nieto, Program Manager of NASSSP, is excited to host these activities for the BC community. “We want to emphasize that Native American Heritage Month is about recognition, education, and unity,” he says, “We are excited for others to join us, to learn about our heritage, and to celebrate the strength and endurance of Native cultures. Everyone is welcome to attend! We believe that a broad, inclusive audience enriches these gatherings!”
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Remember – our greatest challenges enable us to do our greatest work.
That’s all for today.
See you next Saturday!
With much hope and joy,
Your Chancellor,
-sonya
#OurTimeisNow
#NuestroTiempoEsAhora
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Here is a story I thought might fit nicely within the Native American Heritage Month story. “A food revelution lead by Native Americans” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmK1KIKFbEw