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Publicist for Getty to present at college
Former president supports new direction
J. Paul Getty Trust Senior Communications Specialist Amy Hood will talk about the world of public relations and journalism as part of the Media Arts Department’s speaker series. Hood attended Pierce College before she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles. Hood’s presentation is Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. Will you attend the talk? Tell us on Facebook and Twitter with #PierceSpeakerSeries.
SHARLA SMITH Roundup Reporter @sharlamsmith Change is in the forecast for Pierce with new officers elected to both the Academic Senate and the Associated Students Organization, interviews underway to fill open positions of employment, and a plan to preserve all Pierce farmlands. The senate announced the winners of its election at a meeting on April 27. Anna Bruzzese was defeated incumbent Kathy Oborn in the race for Senate president. Oborn held the position for two years. “I’m very excited and I look forward to working with the faculty. I hope to emphasize an inclusive, inviting spirit, and focus on collective goals,” Bruzzese said. “I see myself as a representative of the senate. I’m not here to serve my own interests. My goal is to represent people, not myself.” Oborn said she supports the decision that the faculty made. “The faculty has spoken, and this is what they want, so I’m all in,” Oborn said. “I support the process 100 percent.” Denise Robb, chair of the Foundation for Pierce College, said a lack of protection of the campus’ farmland led her to ask the senate for support on a feasibility study. “We’ve lost 35 acres of the farm already in the last 40 years, and it almost became a golf course a few years ago,” Robb said. “The farm is not protected, there is no deed restriction, and there is no agricultural conservation easement.” The senate approved support of Robb in her efforts to preserve the farm, and the use of the land for agricultural and educational purposes, but the approval [See PRESIDENT, pg. 5]
ʻTo Kill a Mockingbirdʼ stage adaptation premiers May 1
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Val Tamme wrangles a calf at the team penning event during the Pierce College Farmwalk in Woodland Hills, Calif. Sunday, April 26.
FARM
Pre-vets share passion Annual Farmwalk shows community what life is like on the ranch
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he 39th annual Farmwalk at Pierce College showed the San Fernando Valley a way of life rarely seen in large cities. The event, which takes place each Spring semester and is a major draw for both students and the community at large, is meant to boost involvement in the college and interest in the agricultural and animal science programs. “Pierce is our little corner that’s still staying agricultural,” said Ariana Rahman, a student volunteer at the event. “The Farmwalk gets all these valley and city people away from it for a moment or two.”
Cows, horses, chickens and goats were on display for attendees to interact with. Agriculture booths were set up. One such booth taught how to grow drought-tolerant plants and another gave water conservation tips to attendees. Rahman said the Pierce Farmwalk is a valuable educational opportunity for the community, and added that it creates interest in what she described as an important part of the Pierce campus. “The Farmwalk is kind of our way of showing the public our agriculture and animal programs we have at Pierce College,” she said. “It’s the only place where the public can learn about these kinds of animals hands on.” Pre-veterinary students are uncertain about the speculation of the farm closing, but donations are still needed to maintain the
land. The public has been vital in keeping the Farmwalk event running for past the 39 years. “We’re trying to do our best by raising money for the farm and get enough people to give donations,” Vice President of the PreVeterinary Club Marie-Victorine Mckeown said. “There is a donor that will match our donations if we meet $20,000 in donations.” Because students work on the farm, there is no obligation to hire people. “We still need to pay for the feed, we depend on the public quite a bit,” pre-veterinary student Lilly Sardari said. Pierce is one of about 30 schools that offer veterinary programs. “The farm is very important to us to get the hands on and animal experience and makes us more competitive for when we apply to vet school,” she said.
Getty showcases student artwork Pierce photographers display pictures to public at Brentwood museum on College Night LUIS AYALA Assistant A&E Editor @luisayala2323 Students from across California rushed inside the Getty Center to get a chance to see local college student’s the artwork, which was a part of the Getty Master program, on April 27th. The exhibition featured drawings, paintings and photography by students from different colleges around Los Angeles, including photographs from
ten Pierce College students. Sociology major from East Los Angeles College, Jose Rodriguez attended the event with friends as they saw a post on Facebook about it. “I think it was pretty cool to see that students, not just from my school but other schools, could have their art up for everyone to see in the public,” said Rodriguez. There were additional activities that took place during College Night. A drawing demonstration was held and anyone that wanted
to participate was instructed to draw the subject that was in the middle. “I’m not really good at drawing, but it looked like fun so I gave it a try and enjoyed it even though it was not easy,” said nursing major Emily Wang, who studies at Los Angeles Valley College and was there supporting her friend that went as a class assignment. Other activities included taking photos of the display stations or views from the Getty, or one could even [See GETTY, pg. 3]
Pulitzer-Prize-winning novelist Harper Lee’s classic tale about racial injustice has been adapted for stage by Pierce College’s Theater Department, The show will run in the Performance Arts Building May 1 3 and May 8 - 10. Shows on Fridays and Saturdays are at 8 p.m., while shows on Sundays are at 2 p.m. Tell us which show you will see on Facebook and Twitter with #PierceTheater.
Teachers donate shoes to school children
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Pierce’s chapter of the American Federation of Teachers union will donate 100 pairs of shoes to a local elementary school. The shoe drive continues through Thursday, April 30. Contact Margaret Duncan at (818) 719-6493 or Henry Chang at (818) 710-4340 to request a commitment card to donate. How many pairs of shoes will you donate? Let us know with #PierceShoes.
Virus infects Library / Learning Center A virus that deletes fils from USB storage devices such as flash drives and hard drives has infected the computers at the Library / Learning Center for the second semester in a row. Warning signs have been placed on infected machines. #PierceComputers.
Thursday concert series plays on
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Spectators gather in the lobby of The Getty Museum to view student artwork on display for College Night on April 27 at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, Calif.
The Music department’s Thursday concert series continues with jazz trio Mahlis-Panos Project. The acoustic triumvirate will perform Thursday, April 30, at 12:45 p.m. in MUS 3400. The concert is free and open to the public. Are you going? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter with #PierceMusic.
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