News

Designed to provide insight and information on all the major happenings on campus, our News page is regularly updated to ensure you are up-to-date.

October 2011

• Tuberculosis Case Reported
  County health and college officials are working to notify students and staff who may have been exposed; free testing will be offered.



• Professors to Hold “Occupy Democracy” Event
  Three professors will hold a Thursday forum to discuss the grassroots "Occupy” movements around the U.S. and the world and to encourage political involvement among 18- to 24-year-olds.



• Welcome Reception Set For Trustee Peraza
  Join us for an October 25 reception to welcome and meet Southwestern Community College District’s newly-appointed Trustee Humberto Peraza.



• Governing Board Announces Selection of Superintendent/President
  The Board has decided to offer a contract as the next Superintendent/President to Dr. Melinda Nish, who is currently at Orange Coast Community College.



• Deadlines Near For Short-Session Classes
  From science to softball, Southwestern College has a variety of eight-week "short session" classes starting the week of Oct. 17.



• Professor’s observations contributed to Nobel Prize-winning work
  Astronomy professor Grant Miller played a role in the research that contributed to this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.



• The Waiting Room Offers Darkly Humorous Look at Beauty
  Starting Oct. 19, the Theatre Department presents “The Waiting Room,” the thought-provoking dark comedy about the timeless quest for beauty — and its cost.



• Art Gallery to Offer Dynamic View of Contemporary Ceramic Art
  The School of Arts and Communication Art Gallery proudly presents “Travel Size: A Ceramic Visit with Artaxis.org,” an exhibition showing the broad field of contemporary ceramic artwork.



• College to Hold Community Forum on Strategic Plan
  South San Diego County residents are invited to help shape the immediate future plans of Southwestern College by participating in a community forum on Saturday.



• Three Selected as Finalists for Superintendent/President
  After interviewing five candidates for Superintendent/President, the Board has selected three finalists.



• State of the College Presentation
  Interim Superintendent/President Denise Whittaker discussed the progress made and challenges still facing SWC during Opening Day ceremonies.



• Tuberculosis Case Reported
  County Health and School Officials Working Together to Notify Students and Staff