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Bernie the SAINT Bernard's paws might be big, but he still wants to learn to type! That's why he is taking the Spring course, Learning the Keyboard (CAP 100). Next, he'll figure out how to send a dog emoji on his phone! Find out more at classes.missioncollege.edu

Welcome to Winter Session 2021! We hope you are having a great start to the year. If you have any questions about Mission College visit ask.missioncollege.edu and we will answer you right away!

Winter Session starts Monday, January 4. Are you ready? Take a class that transfers to a 4 year university , a class for fun or jump start your next semester. View all classes at schedule.missioncollege.edu

While you've been gone, we've had a little construction going on. We wanted to show you our progress on the Central Plaza, new business technology building and new turf on our baseball field.

Lockheed Martin Corporation is the latest corporate sponsor helping Mission College students during this pandemic by contributing to the emergency assistance fund. We’re pleased to provide support to the Mission College students during this difficult time. For many of them, the COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges and we hope to help alleviate some of the added burdens they’re facingwhether that’s access to technology or healthy meals, said Mark Pasquale, general m...anager and vice president, Special Programs, Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin has long invested in our future workforce by inspiring and mentoring students in our communities. We’re committed to supporting our next generation of professionals in developing the skill sets they need to succeed in their careers and in life. Mission College has already distributed more than $1.7 million in direct dollars to students since March. This is in addition to providing over 300 laptops and WIFI hot spots through its loan program, and distributing more than 5,000 meals through gift cards and bagged lunches. The funding goes towards emergency assistance for students, which helps to provide financial, technological, and food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent survey of Mission students, 50 percent were worried about paying their bills, 41 percent had lost a job, and 15 percent did not have enough food to put on the table. The grant to Mission College is part of the company’s national COVID-19 relief and community response. Since the pandemic began Lockheed Martin has provided more than $21 million in charitable contributions addressing ongoing initiatives and immediate needs, including students’ access to technology, food security, and support to first responders. More than $1.5M of Lockheed Martin’s COVID-19 charitable giving donations has supported California-based organizations. Lockheed Martin has more than 4,200 employees in the Bay Area at locations in Sunnyvale, Palo Alto and Santa Cruz. "The needs of our students continue to evolve and working with companies like Lockheed Martin allows us to set them up for success," said Vice President for Student Services Omar Murillo. "Our goal is to help the students with the highest need so they can focus on their studies, and this grant helps support those efforts." Mission College continues to collaborate with community partners to help Silicon Valley residents. Second Harvest Food Bank provides weekly drive-thru food distribution and Kaiser Permanente has hosted a drive-thru flu clinic, both of which take place in Mission's parking lots B and C. To learn more, Mission has built a website for its students at missioncares.missioncollege.edu.

Check out what is going on at Mission College this week! We have helpful workshops, virtual career events, and more! Stay up to date on all of our events by visiting events.missioncollege.edu

Mission College is wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

We only say this around Halloween, but this is the real reason we had to teardown the Main Building. We left a circle in the middle of the new plaza, just in case.

Mission College remembers long-time English faculty, Carolyn Zerboni of Katy, Texas and Portola Valley, California, who passed peacefully on December 17, 2020 at the age of 78. Carolyn was the loving matriarch to a large extended family. She is survived by her three children (Cathy, Leigh and Joe), seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Leigh was an adjunct faculty in biology at Mission College. Carolyn was born in Pensacola, Florida and resided primarily in Hawai'i a...nd California during her youth. She attended Coronado High School (Coronado, CA) and Iowa State Teachers College (Cedar Falls, IA). Carolyn dedicated 34 years of service (1969-2003) to the West Valley-Mission Community College District as an English professor. She was recognized for her extensive knowledge of Vietnamese literature and produced materials and teaching aids to improve learning opportunities for Vietnamese students. As an adventurous scholar who loved to travel, she extended her professional experience through continuing education and sabbaticals in London, Vietnam and Hawaii. After retirement, Carolyn was a volunteer docent at the famous Filoli gardens of the Bourn-Roth Estate in Woodside, CA and a volunteer usher for the San Francisco Opera. She was a magnificent gardener and known for her spectacular tulip displays each spring. In her later years, she relocated to Katy, TX to live closer to family. Carolyn will be remembered by all for her generous laugh, sparkling green eyes, delicious banana bread, and love for Hawai'i and Hawaiian music. Two public Celebration of Life events will be held in Katy, TX and Portola Valley, CA at a later date. Please contact Leah Zerboni at [email protected]. A private family service will be held in Kona, Hawaii.

To close out Filipino-American History month we have more of our legacy leaders. Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye is a chief justice of California and the first Filipino-American and the second women to serve as chief justice. Tia Carrere is s two time Grammy winning actress, singer and former model.... Byron Acohido is a Pulitzer Prize winning business journalist who writes about internet privacy and security. Jpse Nisperos become the first Filipino and Asian to receive the Medal of honor in 1913. Stay up to date with everything we are doing at Mission College at events.missioncollege.edu

Over the years we have celebrated Dia de los Muertos on campus, this year, obviously, is a bit different, but the sentiment continues as a day (this year November 1-2, 2020) to honor those loved ones who have passed on. Here are some pictures from year's past and the students, staff and artists who have helped us celebrate.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about the Business Information Professional Career Pathway at Mission College by joining our info session tomorrow Friday, October 30 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Perfect for students who want to learn technical skills like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook and be viable in a 21st Century office environment. Also, it's great to put on a resume! Find out more information and register at bip.missioncollege.edu

Listen live to our Facebook Live with USF professor Dr. Patrick Camangian on Filipinos in America and his personal history. Please comment below and we will try to answer your questions.

Don't miss USF professor Dr. Patrick Camangian will host a talk on the Filipino-American experience tomorrow Wednesday, October 28 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. here on Facebook Live. You can RSVP at events.missioncollege.edu. You can also find out more about Filipino-American History Month here: missioncollege.edu//student_equ/events/filipino_month.html

Get in the Halloween spirit and show off your pumpkin carving skills. Carve, draw, paint paper mache or decorate fall's favorite fruit. The top 3 entries will win a prize! Submit your entries to [email protected] by 10/29 to enter. Voting will be done on the Mission College International Student Center page through 11/1. Happy Halloween!

Check out what's going on this week at Mission! We have guest speakers, workshops and a pumpkin carving contest! Remember our computer lab is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Make a reservation or stop by! Check out everything going on at Mission College at events.missioncollege.edu

Continuing with Filipino- American History Month we honor four more legacy leaders. Doug Baldwin is a pro bowl wide receiver and won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks Erik Spoelstra is the head coach of the Miami Heath and was the first Asian-American head coach to win an NBA championship.... Lou Diamond Phillips is is an fiml director and Golden Globe and Tony nominated actor. Robert Lopez is an award winning songwriter of the Book of Mormon and Frozen musicals. Find out more about Filipino-American History month at equity.missioncollege.edu

The Biology Department has been carrying out an experiment to test the effect of compost on the growth of vegetables. Normally our students carry this out, and the vegetables are taken by the students or used in the HM food service. This year, we've given them out to our community--- like romaine lettuce, kale and chard.

Mission College is celebrating Filipino-American History month by honoring legacy leaders in the Filipino Community. Alex Tizon is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, who writes about race, masculinity and personal identity. Jose Antonio Vargas, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who is an activist for undocumented immigrants and dreamers.... Bobby Murphy is a Berkeley native and Sanpchat co-founder Cheryl Diaz Meyer is a photojournalist and conflict photographer and won a Pulitzer prize for her breaking news photography. Check out more information on Filipino American History Month at equity.missioncollege.edu

Learn more about the Business Information Professional Career Pathway at Mission College by joining our info session Friday, October 30 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Perfect for students who want to learn the technical skills like Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook and be viable in a 21st Century office environment. Also it's great to put on a resume! Find out more information and register at bip.missioncollege.edu

We are excited to announce that USF professor Dr. Patrick Camangian will host a talk on the Filipino-American experience on Wednesday, October 28 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. here on Facebook Live. You can RSVP at events.missioncollege.edu. You can also find out more about Filipino-American History Month here: missioncollege.edu//student_equ/events/filipino_month.html University of San Francisco