Mt. SAC’s AccreditationReaffirmed for 6 More YearsWithout qualification, state grants maximum accreditationperiod

The Accrediting Commission of the Western Association of Schoolsand Colleges recently reaffirmed Mt. SAC’s accreditation status for themaximum allowable duration of six years.

“The findings of the commission are yet another validation of theexemplary work being done throughout the College,” said Mt. SACPresident/CEO Dr. Christopher C. O’Hearn. “We achieved themaximum accreditation without qualification or exception, which is asignificant accomplishment.”

The Accrediting Commission commended the College for its work in Student Learning Outcomesevaluation and the opportunity for campuswide dialogue. Commission Executive Director Dr. BarbaraBeno especially lauded Mt. SAC’s “environment in which the faculty and staff work collegially in supportof student learning and success.”

In October, a 13-member state accreditation team evaluated Mt. SAC to determine how well the Collegemeets California accreditation standards. Mt. SAC was one of the first colleges to be evaluated under thenewly revised standards–Institutional Mission and Effectiveness, Student Learning Programs and Services,Resources, and Leadership and Governance.

The accreditation team visit last fall was the culmination of a two-year campuswide self-evaluationprocess that assessed the quality of instruction, programs, and services the College provides its students.The analysis, based on a set of rigorous standards, was compiled in a 300-page self-study document,which was hailed by the team as a state model. More than 50 Mt. SAC faculty, staff and students workedon the study, headed by Kerry Stern and Jemma Blake-Judd.

League of Women Voters Public Forumto Feature Local College PresidentsMt. SAC President/CEO Christopher C. O’Hearn will be joined by Chaffey CollegePresident Marie Kane and Citrus College President Michael Viera as panelists at a freepublic forum on the challenges and opportunities facing community colleges to beheld Thursday, March 10, 6:30 p.m., at the Fairplex Millard Sheets Gallery in Pomona.

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and a grant from theWilliam and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the forum addresses the majorchallenges colleges face under the governor’s state budget proposal andhow the proposal could impact the community colleges’ ability toprovide access to new students and training for workforce students.

The panelists will also explore the plight of transfer students and howtheir colleges are working with underprepared students. A Q&A sessionwill follow the panel presentation.

Mt. SAC’s high school outreach and financial aid representatives willalso be on hand to answer questions from prospective students andtheir parents about various College programs and services.

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Leaving His “Mark”A sentimental tribute to Mark Minor—colleague, parent and “buddy.”

By Mike Taylor

“Hey Buddy!” That’s how Mark Minor used to greet people on campus. Not thathe didn’t know their names, that’s just how he regarded everyone—as buddies.

Mark, the Associated Students Publications Technician, passed away Feb. 6after a 20-year battle with cancer. He may be gone, but he certainly won’tbe forgotten.

Mark was part of the Mt. SAC family for 22 years and wore many hats.Foremost, he was graphic artist and designer for the Associated Students, butthere were many Student Life events and programs that Mark was involved in.One of the annual events that Mark geared up for every fall was the A.S. LeadershipRetreat. Every holiday season, he got a special delight photographing the ChildDevelopment Center kids who came to sit on Santa’s lap. He also used to work part timein Printing Services, and for 10 years he taught Photoshop and Illustrator courses throughthe Office Technology Department. The list of what Mark used to do at Mt. SAC could goon and on.

Mark had a variety of passions—photography, snowboarding, skiing—but clearly, he likedjust having fun. It might be an understatement to say Mark and his family loved goingto amusement parks, especially Disneyland. Ever notice the Disney décor themein his office? And the irony wasn’t lost on many of us when it just happened tobe Mark who used to send out the campus announcements advertisingdiscount tickets for these same theme parks.

Illness devastated the Minor family. In the summer of 2003, Mark’s wife,Noreen, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. He was left with twoteenage children to raise, and he did so with extraordinary dedication andlove despite his own debilitating health challenges.

Moved by compassion for Mark’s children, Mt. SAC employees have rallied tohonor his memory by establishing a scholarship memorial fund for, Jesse, 17, andRachel, 15. Anyone can contribute to the fund, which is being administeredthrough Auxiliary Services.

In many ways, Mark exemplified the best attributes of Mt. SAC—friendly,hardworking, straightforward, and a willingness to help with every need. Staff andstudents were well represented at the funeral service for Mark inRowland Heights. Many loving and tearful tributes were sharedabout him and what he meant to many people. But one sentimentsummed up what everyone was thinking:

“Hey Buddy, we’re sure gonna miss ya!”

34 Professors Granted TenureThe Board of Trustees recently granted tenure to 34 faculty members across a wide range of academic disciplines.

Before receiving tenure, the 34 “probationary employees” were working under their third contract with the College and were evaluatedagainst a set of vigorous policies and procedures established by the Board and the Faculty Association.

Teams of at least two tenured faculty members and an administrator assessed each professor, based on information gathered from classroomvisitations, student evaluations, input from faculty peers, a review of a portfolio of materials used by the professor and other sourcesdeemed relevant by the evaluation team. The teams’ recommendations for tenured professors were reviewed and approved by thePresident and ultimately the Board.

The Board joined President O’Hearn and Vice President of Instruction John Nixon in congratulating the newly tenured faculty.

Faculty members granted tenure are:

Leadership TransitionsGary Nellesen, Director of Facilities Planning and Management, now serves as Interim VicePresident for Administrative Services, filling the vacancy left by Nancy Rice, who retired.

Dr. Audrey Yamagata-Noji, Vice President for Student Services, serves as Interim Vice Presidentfor Human Resources, filling the vacancy left by Wade Frary, who has moved to his new homein Colorado.

Both Nellesen and Yamagata-Noji will serve until the administrative positions are filled.

Psychology Professor Michelle Grimes-Hillman now serves as Vice President of the AcademicSenate, following Phillip Maynard’s succession to President.

Susan JonesSworn in as Statewide Association PresidentFinancial Aid Director Susan Jones was recently sworn in as President of the California Community College StudentFinancial Aid Administrators Association at the organization’s statewide conference in Anaheim.

Jones, who has been at Mt. SAC for 30 years and has headed Financial Aid since 1992, will serve a one-year term aspresident of the statewide association, which addresses a variety of financial aid issues at community colleges throughlobbying efforts in Sacramento, student advocacy, and financial aid training programs.

Jones has also served on the statewide executive council for the California Association of Student Financial AidAdministrators (CASFAA), the financial aid association for all colleges and universities in the state. In 2001, she receivedthe CASFAA’s Segmental Leadership Award for her outstanding contributions to the financial aid profession and students.

Kristina Allende, EnglishBarry Andrews, Computer Information SystemsJohn Blyzka, Computer Information SystemsMaya Boehner-Staylor, EnglishMark Boryta, Earth SciencesJulie Bray-Ali, AstronomyMichael Falzone, ArtKelly Ford, Physical EducationMaria Luisa Fuller, Learning AssistanceLeAnn Garrett, LibrarianRebecca Hatch, Sociology

Robert Jastrab, Physical EducationPaul Jefferson, Public ServicesLinda Kammerer, Family & Consumer SciencesTamara Karn, EnglishDafna Kohn, GeographyDarlene Landeros, Family & Consumer SciencesDionne Loera-Ramirez, EnglishAudra Lopez, AgricultureJennifer McDonald, Biological SciencesRasool Masoomian, EconomicsElizabeta Meyer, Biological SciencesStacy Parker, Physical EducationRobert Perkins, ArchitectureRobert Rogus, AeronauticsAndrew Sanchez, Mental Health

Brian Scott, AgricultureJohn Smith, Public ServicesLina Soto, CounselingRichard Strand, CommunicationChristine Sun, Mathematics/Computer ScienceCameron Troxell, Mathematics/Computer

ScienceStephen Tyler Trull, Political ScienceSandra Weatherilt, Family & Consumer

SciencesJill Wilkeson, Disabled Student Programs &

ServicesSamuel Wolde-Yohannes, PhilosophyCarola Wright, Biological Sciences

Grant Addresses Nursing ShortageThe Regional Health Occupation Resource Center (RHORC) recently received a $250,000 California CommunityFoundation grant to help nursing students prepare for the state licensing examination.

The Licensed Nursing Pathway and NCLEX (National Clearinghouse Licensing Examination)Review project will train 120 board-eligible nursing students for the registered nursingexamination. The project targets students who have either already completed a nursingprogram in the U.S. or abroad and provides comprehensive NCLEX training.

The project addresses an estimated shortage of 25,000 registered nurses in California by2006. According to the California Employment Development Department’s EDDEmployment Outlook 2003, the state faces a severe shortfall among health care workers,especially registered nurses.

Financial Aid Seminar Helps First-TimeCollege StudentsMore than 350 parents, grandparents, siblings and high school studentsturned out on a rainy Saturday recently for the Financial Aid Department’s“Cash for College” financial aid seminar to find out how they could afford togo to college.

Typical of those who participated in the seminar were Luis and MaribelMartinez, who learned how to fill out financial aid forms so that their son,Luis Jr., could do something no one else in their family had ever donebefore—attend college.

“Too many parents feel discouraged about college opportunities for theirchildren, because they fear they will not be able to afford it,” said Mt. SACFinancial Aid Director Susan Jones. “But our event wasdesigned to break down this misperception and to showparents how they can tap into the millions of dollars availablein grants, loans, scholarships and work/study opportunities.”

The event drew students from 44 local high schools whoreceived information on state and federal financial aid andlearned how to fill out the necessary forms.

Mt. SAC Picks Up 9 Medals at SkillsUSA RegionalsMt. SAC students won seven gold medals and two silver medals at the SkillsUSA regionalcompetition held recently at Cal State L.A. More than 500 students from high schools andcommunity colleges competed in the skills competition. Electronics Professor Harry Smithcoordinated the awards event for the regionals.

The gold medalists at the regional competition will advance to the SkillsUSA state competition onApril 14-17 in Riverside. The top finalists at the state level then go on to compete at the SkillsUSAnational competition.

SkillsUSA (formerly the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America-VICA) is a nationally affiliatedvocational club representing secondary and post-secondary students in the trade, technical, andhealth education fields.

Massive Turnout – Despite torrential rain fall, hundreds turnedout for the Financial Aid Department’s Cash for College seminar tohelp prospective students fill out the forms for state and federalfinancial aid.

Got Skills – Mt. SAC medalists (l-r) are FredGonzales, Jennifer Craig, Al Garzon, ScottMoore, and Faculty Advisor Harry Smith.

The Mt. SAC Flying Team has soared to new heights again. For the 15th straight year, the squad wonthe Top Community College trophy at the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Flying Association's SAFECON2005, a regional airmeet competition featuring flying teams from colleges and universities in thewestern United States, held Feb. 18-20 in Salinas.

In the overall rankings, Mt. SAC tied for second place with Christian Heritage College of San Diego,behind first-place Embry-Riddle University of Prescott, Ariz. Individually, Mt. SAC’s Kristina Barnwellwon the Top Woman Pilot trophy and the Top Woman Pilot Safety Award at the airmeet.

“The flight events at Salinas were conducted in extremely unstable weather conditions,” saidAeronautics Department Chair and Flying Team Advisor Wayne Lutz. “Now, headed to thenational airmeet, we are poised to return the national Top Community College trophy toCalifornia.”

With the second-place finish, the Mt. SAC Flying Team will advance to the nationalintercollegiate airmeet at Kansas State University in April. Last year, Mt. SAC finished secondin the national community college rankings.

Flying Team Soaring to Nationals... Again

AmeriCorps Fights Illiteracy24 Mt. SAC students join effort as volunteer tutors

Vice President of Instruction John Nixon recently swore in 24 students into Mt. SAC’s AmeriCorpsProgram during an induction ceremony at which they pledged to fight illiteracy by volunteering astutors at local elementary schools.

Through the AmeriCorps program, students in Mt. SAC’s Teacher Preparation Instituteserve as reading tutors in first-through-fourth-grade classrooms at local elementaryschools. The program exposes community college students to the teaching professionwhile addressing children's literacy needs.

“This is an opportunity for our students to gain valuable training in the classroom whileserving the community,” said AmeriCorps Program Director Dr. Kathryn Henkins.

Each student will serve a minimum of 360 hours as a tutor in one of five local elementaryschools in San Dimas, La Verne, La Puente and Walnut. The tutors provide one-on-oneand small-group tutoring to help increase literacy skills. Last year, Mt. SAC AmeriCorpsstudents provided nearly 16,000 hours of tutoring to 450 children in local schools.

The Mt. SAC students also assist in community service projects, including family literacyworkshops, Cesar Chavez Day celebrations, and Young Authors’ Week.

Aeronautics Acquires New CessnaThe Aeronautics Department recently added a new aircraft to the fleet used by the College’sFlight Program.

The new aircraft, a Cessna 172, replaces the program’s aging Beechcraft A23 Sundowner. TheCessna is a four-seat, instrument and cross country trainer, and joins a fleet of three otherCessna two-seat trainers. The aircraft are housed at College Aviation at Brackett Field.

Later this spring, Aeronautics plans to add the College’s first retractable-gear aircraft, a PiperArrow, to the fleet.

Literacy Squad – Drs. Nixon and Henkins greetstudents above, while Mt. SAC literacy volunteerspledge their support below.

Flying Honors – Kristina Barnwell andMt. SAC Flying Team Coach KevinBannon display awards above as FlyingTeam poses below.

Toast of the Sky – Christening the newCessna 172 are (l-r) Director of Flight TrainingLinda Rogus, Aeronautics Chairman WayneLutz, and Division Dean John Heneise.

Saluting a Friend – At Mt. SAC ceremony are (l-r) BoardPresident David K. Hall, Vice President Judy Chen Haggerty,Board Clerk Manuel Baca, Member Fred Chyr, Pacheco,Student Trustee Chris Le and Member Rosanne Bader.

Faculty Kudos – Faculty AssociationPresident Terri Smith Long (l) andVice President Jennifer Galbraith (r)offer their appreciation on behalf ofthe campus faculty.

Student Honors – Student TrusteeChris Le (l) and Associated StudentsPresident Denny Ying (r) honorPacheco.

Supportive Couple –Bob and Gayle Pacheco.

Bob Pacheco: An Advocate for Community CollegesMt. SAC Board honors former assemblyman for his work on behalf of community colleges

The Mt. SAC Board of Trustees, FacultyAssociation and Associated Studentsrecently honored former Assemblyman

Bob Pacheco with a certificate of appreciation for his work insupport of the College.

But the whole truth is, all of the state’s 109 communitycolleges owe the former legislator a measure of gratitude. Timeand time again, Pacheco, who represented the Assembly’s 60thDistrict from 1998 to 2004, championed community collegesand the vital role they have historically played in California.

“I want to help community colleges throughout the state,”Pacheco vowed to Mt. SAC Trustees in 2002, “because Ibelieve in community colleges.”

Not only has he kept that pledge, but he and his wife, Gayle, aformer Mt. SAC Trustee and Board President, have also beengood friends and advocates for Mt. SAC specifically.

That Pacheco partnership of support was best capturedceremonially in December of 1999 when Bob was the featuredspeaker for the dedication of Mt. SAC’s Learning TechnologyCenter while Gayle was later sworn in as a Trustee. A frequentmember of the audience at Mt. SAC Board meetings, Pachecooften updated Trustees on legislative and budget issues brewingin Sacramento. He was also a frequent guest at other Mt. SACactivities and events.

Soon Pacheco would earn a reputation as a champion forCalifornia’s community colleges, which he regards as the“workhorse among California’s higher education systems,”enrolling approximately 2 million students while beingsignificantly under funded at less than half of what the UC andCSU systems receive per student from the state.

In 2001, when community colleges were challenged by cutsfrom then Gov. Gray Davis, he authored legislation to restore$98 million in funding.

“I think it’s time community colleges stand up for what hasrightfully been earned,” he said at a Mt. SAC press conferenceannouncing his funding restoration bill.

As a result of Pacheco’s campaign, Davis later approved partialfunding for instructional equipment and scheduledmaintenance.

A community college alumnus himself, Pacheco and his effortson behalf of community colleges haven’t gone unrecognized.In 2002, he was named “Legislator of the Year” by theAssociation of California Community College Administratorsand the California Community College Faculty Association.

“We appreciate your commitment to Mt. San Antonio Collegeand community colleges through your efforts to underscore thevalue and highlight the many accomplishments of California’scommunity colleges,” said Mt. SAC Board President David K.Hall at the certificate presentation ceremony in January.

“If I have a legacy, I think it would bethat I believed in communitycolleges and fought for funding forthem,” Pacheco said.

Though the legislator’s term expiredin December, community collegesand Mt. SAC are forever grateful for afriend and advocate like Bob Pacheco.

Mt. SAC Larger than Life on BillboardThe rumors are not true. President O’Hearn is not hitchhiking along the 57 Freeway. But in a few weeks, you will see him and twostudents, looming larger than life over the northbound section of the highway just before the San Bernardino Freeway interchange.

The trio will be featured on a Citizens Business Bank billboard,celebrating the business relationship between the bank and theCollege. The billboard will be displayed for six months and willcomplement a radio advertisement campaign featuring Dr.O’Hearn, which will air throughout Southern California via KNX,KFWB, KABC, KFI, and K-Earth.

Credit Enrollment AdsPromote “Value”The second of four Mt. SAC’s credit enrollmentadvertisements ran in the February ExperienceCollege supplement of the San Gabriel ValleyTribune, Daily Bulletin, Pasadena Star-News andWhittier Daily News. The ad series is based on thetheme of “Value,” underscoring the unique value thatstudents receive from Mt. SAC, compared to four-year institutions.

The January ad presented the overall value, while theFebruary ad underscored economic value. Marchhighlights instructional value, and the final April adwill underscore the value of support services topromote student success.

The full-color, half-page ads have generatedexcitement in the college sector for its distinctivemessage and compelling design.

Cool design entices community to spend summer at Mt. SAC

The ’05 Summer Schedule of Classes will feature an inviting design intended to entice thecommunity and students to spend part of their summer taking classes at Mt. SAC.

The Schedule, once again, will feature credit and community education/noncredit classes aswell as separate sections highlighting fee-based and youth programs. The Schedule will also bedelivered to 220,000 residences within the Mt. SAC district. Registration for the two creditsessions begins April 20. Community Education registration begins April 11.

From cover to cover, the summery message will say: “school is cool.”

Summer Schedule to Debut in April

Host—Ron Reel

As himself—PresidentChristopher O’Hearn

Andrews Sisters— Cyndi Van Meter, Rosanne Bader,Sandra Streeter, Marge Catullo

Pat Boone—Bob Stuard Manhattan Transfer—Joan Sholars (front), David K. Hall, Terri Smith Long,Ron Reel, Rondell Griffin, Nick Crow, Sandra Streeter

The Ramones— Jennifer Galbraith,Michelle Grimes-Hillman, Scott &Michael Hillman, Terri Smith Long

Ray Charles &Bonnie Riatt—Phil Maynard,Sue Long

Blondie—GraceHanson, JimOcampo

Elton John & Dancers— Ron Reel (Elton),Chris McDonald, Farouk Bruce, Phil Maynard.

Prince—Curry Riley

A capacity crowd filled Clarke Theater over the weekend to laugh, scream,and sing along with the likes of Tina Turner, Cher, the Village People, DianaRoss, Usher, Elvis, Jessica Simpson and Justin Timberlake.

Actually the artists were Mt. SAC trustees, faculty, staff, students and friendswho delivered an extraordinary lip-sync performance for this year’s Puttin’on the Hits concert in three shows, March 4 and 5.

Sponsored by the Faculty Association, this annual event features acts thatspan several periods of music, including rock, country, R&B, hip-hop, bluesand contemporary styles. The cast of more than 60 performersimpersonated top-name celebrities—past and present—in authenticcostumes and makeup. Under the direction of Communications ProfessorRon Reel for the seventh consecutive year, the show uses all volunteerswho worked out their routines over just a period of days to put onthese hits.

We thank Ron for all his hard work over the years as he passesthe baton to Math/Computer Science Professor Joan Sholars.Proceeds from the show go toward student scholarships.Below are photo highlights of this memorable performance.See if you can identify your favorite star!

Sonny & Cher—CameronTroxell, Breanna Calle

Cher—Sue Long, David K. Hall,Frank Roberts, Paul Mercier

Grease—Linda Caffey, Katherine Martinez,Virginia Macias, Claudeen Diaz

Britney Spears—Julie Mallard

“Look out Hollywood”—Terri Smith Long, ArnitaChampion (WhitneyHouston), Paul Mercier,Rondell Griffin

Cher—Sandra Bollier

ZZ Top—Manuel Baca,Richard McGowan,Jim Ocampo

Tim McGraw—Jim Smith (center), Frank Roberts,Rick Zamarripa

Cher—Joan Sholars,Chris McDonald

Gwen Stefani—Breanna Calle

Rick James—Jim Ocampo

Tina Turner—Arnita Champion (center), JulieMallard, Curry Riley (Ike), Daymora Pen

The Art Gallery held anopening reception forartist Patrick Merrill’smixed media exhibit.The exhibits runthrough April 21.

Mountie alumni, employees andfriends reconnected Feb.11 at thefirst Mountie Carlo Night event atthe Shilo Inn, sponsored by the Mt.SAC Alumni Association. Everyonehad a great time for a great cause.Proceeds went towardscholarships for Mt. SAC students.

Friends, family andcolleagues turned out to saygoodbye to retiring VicePresident of AdministrativeServices Nancy Rice, whoserved the College for over adecade. Nancy plans to

catch up on a lot of R&Rand spend more timeenjoying her grandkids.

MARCH10, 6:30 p.m. —Community College Forum, local community collegepresidents address budgetary and education issues, sponsored by theLeague of Women Voters, at the Fairplex Millard Sheets Gallery.

12, 8 p.m. —Music Department Showcase, an evening of music bystudents and faculty, at the Music Recital Hall.

13, 3:30 p.m. —An Afternoon of Melodic Music, featuring thepremiere of Mt. SAC Adjunct Music Professor Margaret SheltonMeier’s “For Joy That a Woman is Born,” at Bridges Hall, Claremont.

18, 8 p.m. —4th Annual Spring Thing, featuring members of theMt. SAC choral program, women’s ensemble and Fermata Nowhere,at Clarke Theater.

23, 8-11 a.m. & 6:30-9:30 p.m. —5th Annual ESL CareerConference, at the Language Center, Building 66.

24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. —Community Volunteer Fair, along the PerformingArts Center walkway.

24, 8 p.m. —Spring Festival of Music, featuring the Mt. SAC windensemble, at the Clarke Theater.

28 thru April 1, —Spring Recess, classes not in session.

28 & 29, —Campus Closed, Spring recess.

APRIL1 & 2, —Mt. SAC Relays Youth Days, track and field competition forelementary and junior high school athletes, at Hilmer Lodge Stadium.

4-6, —10th Annual Tech Ed International Conference, hands-ontechnology conference for educators, at the Pasadena Conference Center.

9 & 15-17, —47th Mt. SAC Relays, world-class track and fieldcompetition, at Hilmer Lodge Stadium.

15, 8 p.m. —Spring Carnival, featuring the Mt. SAC Jazz Band at theMusic Recital Hall.

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Ruh Honored forYouth Days WorkMt. SAC Relays Youth DaysCoordinator and retired PhysicalEducation Professor Don Ruh washonored with the 2005 AmateurAthletic Foundation of Los AngelesSpirit Award recently during theAAF’s annual luncheon.

Ruh, who has served as Youth Days Coordinator since 1988, washonored for his work with the event and introducing young athletes totrack and field. More than 230,000 elementary and junior highstudents have participated in Youth Days, now celebrating its 20thanniversary.

An influential force in Southern California Track and Field, Ruh taughtand coached at Mt. SAC for 31 years, helping many national, world,and Olympic champions along the way. He also directed the Mt. SACRelays and the College’s cross country invitational for many years.

Ellwood Plays Jazz atLincoln Center

Mt. SAC Adjunct Music Professor JeffEllwood recently played the Jazz atthe Lincoln Center concert at Dizzy’sClub Coca Cola in New York City.

Ellwood, who teaches jazzimprovisation classes at Mt. SAC,played lead tenor sax with the HenryMancini Alumni Big Band at theevent. The concert was hosted bymusic producer and Grammy Awardwinner Phil Ramone and Mrs. HenryMancini.

At press time, The Mt. SAC men’s vocal ensemble, FermataNowhere, was headed to Stanford University to compete in theregional finals of Collegiate A Cappella set for March 5.

Fermata Nowhere—which performs a varied repertoire, rangingfrom traditional choral music to Top 40 tunes—advanced toregional competition after recently winning first place at theSouthern California Division Championship of Collegiate ACappella at USC for the second consecutive year.

Under the direction of Music Professor Bill McIntosh, theensemble gained national recognition last year after winningsecond place at the International Championship of Collegiate ACappella in New York City and appearing on MTV.

Formed just three years ago, the vocal ensemble takes its name froma play on the fermata, the musical symbol denoting a prolongedhold. The group recently released its latest CD, Take Two.

Fermata Nowhere Going Somewhere

Olympian Rafer Johnson (l)presents AAF Award to Ruh.

March 28 & 29Campus Closed for Spring Recess

April 11Summer Community Education

Registration Begins

April 20Summer Credit Registration Begins

Key Dates to Remember