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Volume 60, Number 9
During valve repairs on City College’s subterranean water system in January, construction crews discovered another leak in the hot/cold loop system which provides heat for the C, D, L and M buildings. After excavating the area near the stairwell between the A and L buildings, crews isolated the problem to one of the hot water pipelines. Aside from the age of the pipes, which were originally installed in the 1950s, the hot water lines are more susceptible to rust and corrosion because of “sweating.” This occurs when hot water passes through the pipes creating condensation on the outer walls of the pipes. As a precaution, the original pipes were covered with a fibrous material to protect the steel from deteriorating. However, after unearthing the pipes crews discovered that areas where the pipe turns were not covered with this protective material. These vulnerable areas or “joints” in the pipe are the exact location of the current leak. Current industry standards have changed requiring
Courtesy Photo Dr. Jo-Ann Rossitto, who died last month, is shown here working at her desk in City College’s nursing program. Rossitto was director and associate dean of the program.
Nursing program director dies
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and made it a point to know each and every one of them by name. Born March 8, 1951, in Brooklyn, N.Y., Dr. Rossitto earned her vocational nurse certification at Mesa College in 1970. In 1971 she became a student at City College and graduated in the first class of nursing students in 1972. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from UCSD in 1976 and then her master’s in education with an emphasis in nursing from NYU in 1981. In 1997 she received her doctorate of nursing science from USD. The measure of her achievement may be
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Repairs uncover more problems with water pipes By Natalie Perino-Terashima City Times
Dr. Jo-Ann Rossitto, director and associate dean of San Diego City College’s nursing program, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 25 of a pulmonary embolism following a biopsy. Highly respected in the health care field, Dr. Rossitto was recognized for her efforts to improve nursing training and for helping every student reach their personal and professional goals. Rossitto was known and loved by many of City College’s staff and students for her warmth and dedication. She worked tirelessly to attract and retain nursing students,
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Serving the San Diego City College community since 1945
JO-ANN ROSSITTO 1951-2006
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all sections of underground pipe to be protected. However, district Facilities Supervisor Paul Priser is exploring other options. “It is not cost or time effective to continue repairs on these pipes,” Priser said. His plan to remedy this issue includes bypassing the section of pipe experiencing problems by installing an above ground loop and rerouting it to the rest of the system. While construction is being completed the entire system must be drained, and as a result heat and air conditioning has been lost in the C, D, L and M buildings. Since the pipes under discussion were being repaired in January, approximately 31 classes were moved during intersession to other areas on campus. Classes that could not be moved were provided space heaters by PlantOps in room T211. “We were fully communicative during this process and as responsive as we could be,” said Vice President of Administrative Services Carol Dexheimer. “We just appreciate everyone’s patience,” added Priser, who compliments City College students on their conduct surrounding this issue.
Fire sets smoky start to spring semester By Josie Salazar City Times San Diego City College started its spring 2006 semester surrounded in smoke when a bathroom trash can caught on fire about 1p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. The fire, which caused an estimated $8,000 to $10,000, started in the lower men’s restroom of the Educational Technology Center located in building B adjacent to Gorton Quad. SDCC Police Officer Lt. Marco Garza reported the building was evacuated after two students noticed smoke
coming from the restroom and notified campus police, resulting in a response from the San Diego Fire Department. Both Campus police and SD Fire Department reported damage to the floors and tiled walls. Also, the Fire Department’s preliminary report stated that there were no suspects and the cause of damage is unknown. “We could speculate, but if it’s not in the report, then it could be a number of things,” Garza said. But both police and fire departments suggest that smoking could have been a factor.
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