One-Stop SPOT

Ever heard about One-Stop SPOT?
Well it's hosted by the ASU (Associated Student Union), and is located in the Recreation Room. The One-Spot STOP serves as a help desk for students, new and continuing. Staffed by ASU Senators, the One-Stop SPOT features registration information, schedules, handbooks, and student services information.

New to the campus??
Well don't worry, because this is what the One-Stop SPOT is here for. If you have any trouble getting around the campus, the ASU staff will help direct you to the appropriate locations.

You'll get a lot of information and help from many resources, and people. So come and check it out!!

When: January 15th.... day before CCC school starts!!
Current hours for the One-Stop SPOT are
Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-1pm

Attention..ATTENTION!!!

Attention CCC students!! Webadvisor and telephone registrations WILL be AVAILABLE over the holidays!! So if you have any last minute registrations, you can still do it during the winter break! And also tuition fees have lowered to $20 per unit!

Vengan a Bailar (Come and DANCE)

VENGAN A BAILAR!
COME SEE,
COME LEARN,
COME DANCE....AND PARTY!!!
w/ the Latin Jazz Dance Class at CCC
When: December 7, 2006
Where: GA-10
Time: 11-12pm

*****Snacks and Refreshments will be served*****

In the Midst of Them

Contra Costa College Drama Production is at it again!! A new play "In the Midst of Them," written by Terrence Ivory will be presented on December 1st-9th. Here is some background information about the play:

1940s Kimball, West Virginia… In the midst of them is a black coal miner Harold Mourning, fighting to form a collective labor union in a segregated town. But first he has to overcome rumors of infidelity, murder, and family secrets. Will he be able to lead the strike or become a martyred organizer?

In The Midst of Them, a new play, is inspired by stories from Ivory's grandmother as a coal miner’s daughter. It depicts the way of life in a coal mining town centered around many universal themes: betrayal, escaping reality through alcoholism, wanting to belong, redemption, and the power of forgiveness. The full-length play is not a musical, however, it has original lyrics and a coal miner's cadence. There is an undeniable religious undercurrent throughout the entire play: "For where two or three are gathered together in My Name, there am I in the midst of them"- Matthew 18:20

Where:
John and Jean Knox Performance Center for the Arts - Contra Costa College 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo, CA 94806 map directions
For ticket information and box office: 510-235-7800 x 4274. For additional information, visit www.ivoryartsinc.com or call 1-800-624-9149 x 105.

When:
Friday, December 1
Saturday, December 2
Thursday, December 7
Friday, December 8
Saturday, December 9

Time: 8 pm

Admission:
$10 – Students
$15 – General Admission

Chapter 2 of: Register Register REGISTER!!!

Hello CCC blog readers!! Thanks for checking out the blog!! Means a lot, especially to know that people visit here!! Don't forget to leave any comments, suggestions or questions.

As some of you students may know, priority registrations started on the 27th for Continuing students. For ALL students, registrations starts on December 4th. So get your classes together and register.

World AIDS Event

Student Life Center & Contra Costa Health Services presents....

There will be a World AIDS Event on Friday, December 1st, at 9am-11am in the LA 100(Liberal Arts). Brochures, and vital information about risks of HIV/AIDS will be provided.

Come and check it out! There will be short films, trivia with prizes, poetry reading and lots more.

For more information contact: Student Life Center at (510) 235-4237

Register Register REGISTER!!

http://contracosta.edu Remember students....tuition for Spring 2007 semester will be $20 per unit!!! So run, don't walk to CCC's Admissions office (H-42) or log on to webadvisor and ENROLL!!

Registration dates:

Continuing Fall 2006 Students November 27-30
Transfer Students December 1
Open Registration for ALL Students December 4

Oh, and also Contra Costa College website is newly updated with fancy colors....wonder what I'm talking about, well go and check out the website!! And while you're there, make sure you check out the Spring 2007 schedule on Contra Costa's Website: http://contracosta.edu

What's Goin On in Spring 2007??

NEWSFLASH!!!

Guess what everyone..... it's time to prepare for Spring 2007!!! Yes, I know, it's not even Christmas yet, but it's never too early to prepare ourselves to register for the Spring Semester. But before you register, see what updates Admissions and Records made:

• There's a new toll free number available for registration: 1-866-455-TREG(8734)
• The toll free number is available in Spanish
• Very good news....tuition per unit is $20!!
• Students can register for class the day before class begins through phone or online
• Late add codes can be used online through web advisor*

Check out the Spring 2007 schedule on Contra Costa's Website: http://contracosta.edu

* Web advisor will not be available during December 20-January 2. Students will not be able to register during that time, whether online or by phone because the district will be installing new upgrades.

Speech and Drama NIGHT

ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!!

It's finally here again......the Drama and Speech Department is hosting a SPEECH AND DRAMA NIGHT!! Let's refer the Speech and Drama Night as Show... anyways.. I don't know about ya'll but I love going to watch that show especially the IMPROV that the Drama students perform. Improv is short for improvisation of acts, so it's basically on the spot acting, so there's NO script involved!! Come and see!! You'll enjoy the show!!!

Date: Thursday, November 16
Time: 7:00 pm
Tickets: $5 donation would be appreciated, but no one would be turn away from lack of funds
Where: KNOX Performing arts center

Contra Costa IDOL SHOW

International Student Club presents...

Contra Costa Idol Show!!

Discover your Hidden Talent
at a Singing and Dancing Competition

This is open for both Contra Costa College (CCC) and Middle College High School (MCHS) students.

Date: Wednesday, November 15
Time: 12:00 pm
Where: Amphitheater (area outside the ASU building)

How do I register? Registration on Monday, November 13, 2006
What's in it for me?? The winner of each category would win a $75.oo Target giftcard!!

For more information visit the International Student office (H-44)
(Contestants will be notified if audition is necessary)

Cafe Crave!!

Tired of eating out of the same Taco Truck every single day? Want to have something healthy to start your day off?

Guess what? You're in LUCK!

The 3 Seasons Culinary Cafe has tons of delicious food that won't affect a college student's wallet.....

Here's a glimpse of what they have available!

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
$0.50

• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Cocolate Walneut Cake Cookies
• Cream Puffs

$0.75

• Bear Claw
• Pin Wheels
• Cheese Pockets
• Fruit Snails
• Brownies
• Blueberry Muffins
• Pizza slice or $3.00/whole

$1.00

• Carrot Cake

$1.25

• Fruit Basket Cake slice
• Princess cake slice

$1.50

• Meat or Vegetarian frittas
• Old Fashioned bread pudding
• German Chocolate Cake slice or $18.00/whole
• Strawberry cheesecake or $21.00/whole

Come and check out what the 3 Seasons Cafe has in store!

Where: AA (Applied Arts) Building Second Floor, Room AA-239

The Express Cafe is open: 8:30 am-1:15 pm

Hot food "to-go" menu: 11:00am

For more information check out: contracosta.edu/3seasons

Bon Appetite!

REMINDER!!

Today is the last day to go to HORROR IN THE HOOD Haunted House!!!
Anyone who went, click "comments" and leave some feedback about what you thought about the Haunted House!!
Time: 5:00 TO 9:00 PM
Address: The John and Jean Knox Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Contra Costa College. Corner of El Portal and Castro, in San Pablo
Price: $5

El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)- LSU

Latino Student Union Presents....

AGS post continued

(A)

(B)

Above are pictures of AGS students:

(A) The CCC delegation to the AGS Honor Society State Convention 2006.
Two CCC AGS members won AGS State Scholarships at the convention!
Three AGS members pictured successfully transferred to UC Berkeley,
one to UC Davis and one to UC Santa Barbara for Fall 2006.

(B) Fifteen Active AGS members in
their "Gold Stoles" at the 2006
Graduation!

Horror in the HOOD!!

"THE LARGEST, SCARIEST, MOST THEATRICAL
HAUNTED HOUSE IN THE BAY AREA"

Date: October 28, 29, 30 & 31 2006
Time: 5:00 TO 9:00 PM
Address: The John and Jean Knox Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Contra Costa College. Corner of El Portal and Castro, in San Pablo.
Price: $5
Tickets/info : (510) 235-7800 ext. 4274

This haunted house is not for the faint of heart! A maze of interactive horrors includes zombies, witches, werewolves, goblins and more!!

Special Effects Artist JR Morocco, of the television show Myth Busters creates a spectacular mood for evenings of fright. Morocco is well known throughout the Bay Area for both his film and theatre work.

Age appropriate hauntings are available, so this interactivity is appropriate for younger children through adults.

Directed by Andrea Weber and Clay David.

For more information check out CCC Drama department's website: http://cccdrama.homestead.com/HauntedHouse.html

Dia de la RAZA

October 9 is Columbus Day, or Dia de la Raza, known by Spanish speaking countries.

This day "is the celebration of the Hispanic heritage of Latin America and brings into it all the ethnic and cultural influences making it distinctive."

There will be a Coffee Talk on October 9th in the Rec Room from 11:30-12:30!! Come by and check it out!

For general information about Dia de la Raza visit this About website below:

http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/southamerica/a/CulDiaRaza.htm

MANTA GOWANI!!

No plans this Friday?? Well you can check out a performance by the Mindanao Kulintang Ensemble. This is a Maranao folklore from the Southern Philipines about how the village responds to a full lunar eclipse. The collective sounds of villages across the land ward off the evil dragon named Arimao-nga, who is thought to devour the moon.
This is a one night only show, so if you're interested in going, don't miss it!!

Name: Manta Gowani

Location: Performing Arts Center (PAC) also known as the KNOX Center

Date: Friday 29th of September 2006 (One night ONLY!)

Time: 8pm door open at 7:30

Cost: $10 - Students
$15 - General

Hope to see you there!!

ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA (AGS) Join it NOW!!!

Ever seen a student graduate from Contra Costa College wearing gold stole on their gowns?? Well guess what, that's because they're part of an Honor Society called Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS).

Well I know you guys might be thinking... Alpha Gamma Sigma, is this a sorority, or a fraternity??? No, it's better than that..it's a California Community College Scholastic Honor Society. This means that every college in California recognizes this Society! If you become an AGS Honor Society member, you get a lot of benefits like tips to enhance your transfer, scholarship, and even employment applications!

Eligibility:

• Completed 12 college units (don not have to be taking 12 units per semester)
• and have a 3.0 GPA current (past semester) and cumulative

You must apply to the AGS Honor Society each semester.

Dues are $10 per semester or $18 for two semesters. (If you're an EOPS student, EOPS will cover your dues)

Once you become an AGS member:

• You must attend two meetings per semester (First Thursday of the month from 5-6pm; Third Wednesday of the month from Noon-1pm; located in the ASU building)
• You must proved documentation of 10 hours of community service (due by end of the semester) Any unpaid community service you are already doing can count.

Still unsure if you're eligible??

• If you're a new student: Once you finished 12 college units with a 3.0 current and cumulative GPA you can apply!
• If you're a transfer student: Any college units you transfer in will count. Please provide A&R with your transcript to verify your units and GPA.
• If you're an MCHS student: Middle College High School Students can also be AGS Honor Society members as soon as they have completed 12 college units with a 3.0 GPA.

What are you waiting for?? Deadline is Friday September 29!!

• Get your forms online: http://contracosta.edu
• Click on 'Additional Links' and scroll down to "Honor Society(AGS)"

For more information contact AGS Advisers:

• Carol Barrick (cbarrick@contracosta.edu) or (510) 235-7800 Ext. 4238
• Wendy Williams (wwilliams@contracosta.edu) or (510)235-7800 Ext. 4336

Today is Transfer Day!!

So today was Transfer Day....and I hope a lot of you went!! I personally got a lot of information from colleges that I'm interested in. The college representatives we're friendly, and very informative. I'm happy to say that I have a plan for my future education career, especially after going to Transfer Day!

In case some people who didn't go or just wondering what transfer day is, here's a little info about it. First of all, Transfer day is when representatives from different colleges and Universities come here (Contra Costa College) to recruit students to their colleges. Contra Costa College host Transfer Day once a year, and is a chance for students to learn about transfer requirements, academic majors, financial aid, and much more!

Now, you must be thinking....Am I ready to transfer? Well to transfer as a Junior to a CSU, you "must complete at least 56 CSU transferable units with a 'C' average (2.0) or higher," and to transfer to a UC, you "must complete 60 transferable semester units which may vary. Make sure you check with you counselor about your education plan so you know where you're headed in the future!

Transfer Day!! HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE!

It's that time of year again!! Yes, that's right.. Transfer DAY!!
Thursday September 21st is Transfer Day.
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: on the Quad(area near the flagpole in front of the school)
Some of the Universities and Colleges at Transfer Day:

• Chapman University
• UC Santa Cruz
• UC San Diego
• UC Irvine
• UCLA
• UC Davis
• UC Berkeley
• UC Santa Cruz
• John F. Kennedy
• CSU Sacramento
• CSU Bakersfield
• San Francisco State University

For more information on Transfer Day or any Career/ Transfer questions visit: Transfer Center at H-37 or call 235-7800 ext. 4241

For information on this months Transfer/ Career Center information, check out http://www.contracosta.edu/transfercenter/ and click on "Upcoming Events."

Information Competency Challenge Exam

Hey everyone, ever heard of Competency Challenge Exam? Well this exam is a new graduation requirement for new students who is starting Fall of 2006, and want to get a degree. In order to fulfill this requirement you would have to take English 142B this semester and you would receive an Information Competency Certificate, or you could take the first unit of LIBST 110 or LIBST 110A.

• This test will be given 4 times a semester, and you can only take it 1 time.
• You have 3 hours to complete the test.
• You must get a score of 70 or higher to pass the exam. If you get a lower score, you will need to take one of the course that meets the Information Competency Requirement:

LIBST 110 (1 unit) which can bet added until October 5.

LIBST 110A (1 unit) which will be a short term course for 9 weeks. Class starts on October 17 from 5:40- 7:30.

Want to be prepared for the test? Well check out http://www.contracosta.edu/library/clics for a CLICS (Contra Costa College Library Information Competency Skills Tutorial).

Location: Contra Costa College LIBRARY COMPUTER LAB

Dates of Challenge Exam:

• Tuesday, September 19 2-5 pm
• Tuesday, September 26 Noon-3pm
• NEW DATE: Monday, September 25 2-5 pm

Don't forget to mark your calendars...

You must contact Judy Flum to reserve a spot.

• Leave your full name
• student ID number
• phone number and which date you want to take the exam.
  

Don't forget to call and leave a message at 510-235-7800 ext 4445 or email at jflum@contracosta.edu

Welcome

Hi, this is CC from Contra Costa College. I'm an intern at Communications and Advancement program, and this is my first project! My goal is to spread the word about Contra Costa College!

Well first of all heres a little background about the college: Contra Costa College was established in 1948 and was one of three community college in the Contra Costa County district. The college prepares their students to transfer to a four-year university, provides great education programs, and most importantly, and most importantly its located 2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo CALIFORNIA. So come check it out! www.contracosta.edu

Information courtesy of the College Archives, and Contra Costa Community College District