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A Rio Bravo-Greeley School District board member resigned a handful of months before he was up for election.
Albert Pacini, who said he had not been elected but appointed after another board member left a few years ago, said the issue was part of a closed session meeting because it was a personnel matter and declined to comment.
Superintendent Ernie Unruh could not be reached for comment.
The district solicited applicants for Pacini's seat in today's paper. Interested? Contact 589-2696. Letters of intent are due by May 2 and interviews will be May 12.
During a night-time, closed session, Nov. 7 Delano Union School District board meeting, Superintendent Ron Garcia and board member Ramon Cárdenas had a heated exchange culminating in Cárdenas, who had been sitting next to Garcia, rising to his feet and challenging the superintendent to "do it" or "bring it on" or "let's go if you want," according to the statements taken by the Delano Police Department.
I contacted a few of the people involved and here is what they had to say:
Cárdenas:
"It was words, if we can’t communicate in this country, maybe we should go back to the olden days. It was brewing for some time and some things happen and you don’t listen and you kind of share words. Just like with my kids."
Asked: If teachers in your school behaved in this manner would you consider it a problem?
"No I don’t think so because if it was done in public that would be different, it was words in a closed meeting."
Garcia:
Declined to comment
Board member Frank Herrera:
"I was under the impression it was resolved from the standpoint that it was looked at officially (by the police) and the results were, there wasn’t enough there to go past that point. To put it in sports jargon, no harm no foul. ... When a heated discussion gets to any point like that, it’s not acceptable. ... I thought things had smoothed out because nothing has happened since then."
Third Annual Renegade Room Wine Dinner
Renegade Room, BC
1801 Panorama Drive
April 25, 6:30 p.m.
$65 per person
Reservations Required, 395-4441
Reserve Your Spot Now for the 3rd Annual Bakersfield College Renegade Room Wine Dinner.
On a rare occasion does Chef Pat Coyle and the students in Bakersfield College’s Culinary Arts program bring wine into the Renegade Room.
One such occasion, however, will benefit the Bakersfield College Foundation Food and Nutrition Program.
Enjoy a dinner out on April 25 at 6:30 p.m. while supporting a wonderful cause. The students of the Food and Nutrition program, under the expert tutelage of Bakersfield College’s chefs Pat Coyle, Alex Gomez and Suzanna Davis, have created a menu to delight your senses.
For only $65 per person, enjoy:
Assorted Hors d' Oeuvres
Russian Blue Potato Leek Soup
Pan Roasted Breast of Pheasant with Vanilla and Pears
Lemon Sorbet
Tournedos of Beef Tenderloin
Yukon Gold Potato Cakes
Sautéed Spinach
Smoked Trout Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Sour Cream Dressing
Assorted Breads
Chef Ray’s Special Dessert
Four distinctly different wines will be served throughout dinner.
The Renegade Room Restaurant at Bakersfield College is located in the Family and Consumer Education (FACE) Building at Panorama Drive and Mount Vernon Avenue.
Free parking is available near the restaurant.
Seating is limited for this special event and reservations are required. Call 395-4441 to make a reservation.
Source: BC
Ninth Annual Health and Wellness Fair
Free Speech Lawn Area, Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Drive
May 7, 9 a.m.
Free to the Public
Bakersfield College Health Fair to Feature Screenings, Health Care Organizations
Students and community members alike will be able to partake in free health screenings, blood pressure checks and information on topics such as diabetes and health careers during Bakersfield College’s Ninth Annual Health and Wellness Fair on May 7.
More than 25 health care industry representatives will be on hand for the yearly event, which is open to the public and free of charge.
Bakersfield College’s Ninth Annual Health and Wellness Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Free Speech Area just east of the Campus Center on the college’s Panorama Campus at 1801 Panorama Drive in Bakersfield.
A printable campus map is available at here.
“This event is a great opportunity for members of the community to take an active role in their health,” says Debra Strong, Bakersfield College’s Student Health Center nurse. “This event will allow the community to have access to a large number of health and wellness resources at one, free event.”
Representatives from organizations including American Cancer Association, American Heart Association, Bakersfield Bodywork and Massage, Centre for Neuro Skills and Link for Life will have booths and offer information and health screenings such cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure, as well as special giveaways! A full list of participants is below.
For more information, please call Bakersfield College Student Health Center Nurse Debra Strong, R.N. at 661-395-4337 or visit the Student Health Center’s website.
Source: BC
(Click links for candidate bios)
Six months after Bakersfield College’s current president announced that he would retire July 1, the Bakersfield College presidential screening committee has recommended three potential candidates for consideration by the Chancellor and Board of Trustees of the Kern Community College District.
The three candidates, in alphabetical order, are: Dr. Greg Chamberlain, Vice Chancellor, Educational Services, Kern Community College District; Dr. Ronald Taylor, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Chabot College in Hayward; and Dr. Marianne Tortorici, Deputy Superintendent/Executive Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, Victor Valley College.
Candidates for Bakersfield College’s President position will participate in open forums where they will greet the campus and community. These forums are part of the screening process for a potential president. The forums will be held in the Fireside Room at Bakersfield College on April 21 and 22. The schedule of forums is:
April 21
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Dr. Marianne Tortorici
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Dr. Ronald Taylor
April 22
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Dr. Greg Chamberlain
The open forums will be moderated by Bakersfield College Reference Librarian Marci Lingo, and will begin with introductions of the candidate, after which the candidate will be asked a standard set of questions and will then answer any additional questions from the audience.
The Kern Community College District plans to have Bakersfield College’s new president named within the next month and ready to step in to their new role when current president Dr. Bill Andrews retires on July 1.
Source: BC
From animal care to diesel mechanics, Kern High School District students put their career-tech skills to the test. Click on the document to see who came out on top.
National Science Foundation grant awarded to CSUB for scholarships
A $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will fund scholarships for science, computer science, engineering and mathematics students at California State University, Bakersfield. An average of 40 annual scholarships will be awarded over the next four years through the university’s Pipeline to High Tech Professions program.
“We’ve designed a program to increase the number of graduates prepared for careers in the sciences and engineering,” said Thomas Meyer, professor of physics and computer science at CSUB. “The scholarships will help students by reducing their financial burdens and allowing them more time for academics than for work.”
The scholarships, which range from $1,000 for lower division students up to a maximum of $6,000 for upper division students, are already available. Twenty-six students this quarter received a total of $46,000.
Incoming freshmen and students transferring to CSUB who wish to pursue science, mathematics or pre-engineering majors are encouraged to apply for the scholarships. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, show financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 high school grade point average or a minimum 2.5 grade point average for previous college work.
Complete details about the scholarship criteria and applications can be found here or by calling the computer science department at (661) 664-3082.
Source: Cal State Bakersfield
Three faculty members at California State University, Bakersfield have been awarded the 2007-08 Faculty Awards by the CSUB Faculty Senate, University Research Council and the university.
Professor of Anthropology Robert Yohe has received the Outstanding Professor Award and the Millie Ablin Award for Excellence in Teaching; Professor of Advanced Education Kathleen Ritter has received the Faculty Leadership and Service Award; and Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies Tim Vivian has received the Faculty Research Award.
The faculty awards are presented annually to recognize the outstanding contributions of CSUB faculty members to their students, the university and their disciplines. Nominations are submitted by administrators, other faculty members, students and alumni.
Robert Yohe
Yohe first served at CSUB from 1990 – 1993 before being appointed the state archaeologist and administrator of the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office. During this same period he taught anthropology courses at Boise State University as an adjunct lecturer. He returned to CSUB in 1996.
Yohe has conduced research in the deserts of North America for the past 28 years, working on over 150 different archaeological projects. He is considered one of the foremost stone tool experts in the western United States.
Recently, Yohe has spent his summers working as the senior osteologist (bone specialist) for the El-Hibeh Archaeological Project in Egypt. His expertise in human osteology and animal remains are helping to unravel the mystery surrounding 13 mummies and a number of artifacts that he has helped to salvage. His discoveries have been shared with the world on a recent episode of the Discovery Channel’s “The Bone Detective.”
Kathleen Ritter
Ritter’s 32 years at CSUB have had a significant impact on the Kern County community. Hundreds of her students have gone on to establish their own counseling practices, have been employed in most mental health agencies, and have practiced in the public schools. Additionally she has been instrumental in the development and coordination of three master’s degree programs at CSUB.
Nearly 29 years ago Ritter established the CSUB University Counselor Training Clinic. Utilizing marriage and family therapy student clinicians, the clinic offers low-cost counseling services to the Bakersfield community. Each year the students working in the clinic provide over 2,000 hours of individual, couple, family and group counseling services.
Tim Vivian
Vivian is a dedicated scholar in the field of early Christianity, with emphasis on Coptic Studies and Early Christian Monasticism. He has taught at CSUB in a variety of capacities since 1990.
Vivian has published 10 books, more than 60 articles, and over 100 book reviews in a wide variety of scholarly publications. His scholarship is also based on substantial archeological field work. He has participated in two excavations in Egypt, serving as a director and faculty member at the excavation of the monastery of John Kolobos. He served as project historian for the team restoring and studying the 13th century wall paintings at the monastery of Saint Anthony in Egypt.
Source: Cal State Bakersfield public information department
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‘College: Making It Happen’ on April 19
& nbsp; Worried about keeping your children on track for a college education and being able to afford it when the time comes?
The Southern San Joaquin Valley California—Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) is sponsoring a free event called College: Making It Happen to answer many of those questions for junior high and middle school students and parents on:
April 19 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Gil Bishop Sports Center (gym) at Bakersfield College (BC)
1801 Panorama Dr.
College: Making It Happen is a collaborative effort of many Cal-SOAP school districts and educational institutions to encourage early college planning and preparation.
Sessions will be in both English and Spanish dealing with such topics as the ABCs of A-G course requirements, financial aid, academic preparation, life skills and networking with the Internet.
Parents and students can also attend a College: Making It Happen panel presentation, featuring representatives and students from community, state and private colleges and universities, giving attendees an opportunity to ask questions of all.
Other options include a tour of the BC campus and a resource fair featuring representatives from several colleges.
According to event Committee Chair Oscar Luna, “It is imperative that parents receive information early in their student’s academic career to assist them in the planning and preparation process.”
For more information, please contact Luna at (661) 636-4575 or Marco Paredes, committee member, at (661) 631-4621.
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