CSM Fall Semester Begins
August 22

CSM Planetarium Show
Second Friday Monthly, 7:30 pm
CSM Planetarium, Building 36
Free and open to public
Contact: (650) 574-6272
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Security Presentation at CSM
"Shooter on Campus" Presentation
September 17, 2:15 pm
CSM Theatre
Free and open to all CSM employees
Contact: 650.574.6200
This presentation will be given by the San Mateo Police Department. For those who are unable to attend,
arrangements will be made to post the presentation online.

Pandemic Flu Preparedness at CSM Part I
Viewing of Film "Influenza 1918"
(The worst epidemic in American History)
September 19, noon to 1 pm
CSM Theatre
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6396
There will be a brief presentation and a question/answer segment. A flu pandemic is a global outbreak of the flu.
During one, the disease quickly spreads from person to person, affecting many people and causing illness and sometimes death.

District Health Fair
Information on health, dental and vision plans
September 19, noon to 3 pm
District Office Board Room
Free and open to CSM and other SMCCCD employees
Contact: 650.358.6827
This event is being held during the open enrollment period, which runs from September 17 to October 12, 2007, and during which you can make changes to your plans. At the fair, talk to representatives from Blue Cross of California (PERSCare, PERSChoice, and PERS Select); Blue Shield of California; Kaiser Permanente; Delta Dental & Delta Care (PMI); VSP & EAP; FlexAmerica (Flexible Spending Account) and others. Find out about 2008 health plan changes, including co-pay changes to Blue Shield and Kaiser plans, and the new PPO Plan: PERS Select. Other highlights:
food, refreshments and raffle prizes.

Accounting and Tax Networking Night at CSM
September 20, 5 to 7 pm
CSM Building 18, Room 206
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6663

CSM Transfer Day
September 24, 9 am to 1 pm
CSM Building 5
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.358.6839
Representatives from UC, CSU and private university systems will come to CSM to answer questions on admissions requirements, application procedures, course transferability, financial aid, housing and more. Between 40 to 50 colleges and universities will be represented. For more information about CSM's Transfer Services, visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/transfer or CSM Building 5, Room 128.

Security Presentation at CSM
"Shooter on Campus" Presentation
September 18, 2:15 pm
CSM Theatre
Free and open to all CSM employees
Contact: 650.574.6200
This presentation will be given by the San Mateo Police Department. For those who are unable to attend,
arrangements will be made to post the presentation online.

"Talking About Teaching" Forum
“Alchemy @ CSM: Alchemy: Turning a Basic Skills Initiative into Institutional Student  Learning Outcomes Assessment through WAC and ePortfolios”
September 21, 2 to 3:30 pm
CSM Building 12, Room 170 (Center for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning)
Free and open to all CSM employees
Contact: 650.574.6353 
This forum will be presented by CSM Professors  Dave Danielson, Huy Tran, Brandon Smith, & Anne Stafford.           

Pandemic Flu Preparedness at CSM Part II
Viewing of Film "Pandemic Influenza Preparedness for Schools"
September 26, noon to 1 pm
CSM Theatre
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6396
There will be a brief presentation and a question/answer segment. A flu pandemic is a global outbreak of the flu.
During one, the disease quickly spreads from person to person, affecting many people and causing illness and sometimes death.

Jazz Under the Stars at CSM
September 29, 8 to 11 pm
CSM Building 36, Fourth Floor Observatory
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.378.7241 or collegeofsanmateo.edu/astronomy
This is a monthly star party near the first quarter moon and is held weather permitting. Through telescopes, see lunar mountains & craters, Jupiter, galaxies and more--all while listening to the sound of KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM. Free parking in lots 7 & 8 (collegeofsanmateo.edu/map). This event is co-sponsored by CSM and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society.

CSM Ice Cream Social & Faculty Service Awards
October 2, 12:30 to 2 pm
CSM Building 5's Staff Dining Room
Free and open to all CSM staff, faculty and administrators
Contact: 650.574.6105
This event, sponsored by the CSM President's Office and managers, honors faculty with 10, 20 and 30 years of service.
It will also feature live music by the all-college employee band, the Bulldawgs. Paulette Callahan, Durella Combs, William Curley, Renee Herold, Joe Mangan, Louise Pasternack, Darryl Stanford and Milton Williams for 10 years; Michael Johnson, Peter McKenna and Carol Wills for 20 years; and Michael Burke, Vance Kennedy, Steve Morehouse and Marsha Ramezane for 30 years.

CSM Student Services New Interns Reception
October 3, 11:30 am to 1 pm
CSM Building 1, Room 115
Open to entire campus community
Contact: 650.574.6125
Refreshments will be served.

“ Modern Disability: The Missing Piece in the Diversity Mosaic”
A Presentation by Gary Karp
A special event at College of San Mateo during Disability Awareness Month
October 3, 1 pm to 2:30 pm
CSM Building 5, South Cafeteria
Free and open to public
Contact/More information: 650.574.6438/collegeofsanmateo.edu/atc
Also f eaturing a f undraising BBQ, information tables and music near pond outside of Buildings 1 and 5, the event is sponsored by CSM's Disabled Students Programs and Services, Diversity in Action Group, Multicultural Center. Author bio: Gary Karp is an internationally recognized public speaker, corporate trainer, facilitator, author, and editor. He has been living — fully — with a T12 spinal cord injury since 1973 when he was injured in a fall from a tree at the age of 18. Visit http://www.lifeonwheels.org/speaking.html for more information about Karp.

Book Talk: Isabel Allende's Daughter of Fortune
A special event at College of San Mateo
October 8, noon to 1pm
CSM Gallery Room, Building 5
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6232 or morrist@smccd.edu
This book discussion, featuring Daughter of Fortune, will be led by a CSM librarian. This event is hosted by the CSM Library as part of the county-wide One Book One Community reading program.

One person's Journey through Supported Education – Transition to College
A Discussion Forum sponsored by CSM's Disabled Students Programs and Services
October 10 , 1 to 2 pm
CSM Building 5, Staff Dining Room
Designed for faculty but open to all district employees (Flex credit available for faculty)
Contact /More information : 650.574.6438 /collegeofsanmateo.edu/atc
This presentation will provide a first hand description of what the experience of college may be like for a student with a psychological disability, will provide classroom strategies and highlight the services provided by Transition to College,

a collaborative program with Caminar, a local rehabilitation agency.

World Language Week at CSM
Week of October 15, Various times TBA
Various campus locations TBA
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6357 or petit@smccd.edu
For more information: collegeofsanmateo.edu/wlw

Our Books Talk – Assistive Technology Center
A Discussion Forum sponsored by CSM's Disabled Students Programs and Services
October 17, 1 to 2 pm
CSM Building 5, Staff Dining Room
Designed for faculty but open to all district employees (Flex credit available for faculty)
Contact/More information: 650.574.6438/collegeofsanmateo.edu/atc
Did you know that California state law requires publishers of textbooks to provide publications in accessible electronic text to individuals with disabilities? The presenters will demonstrate technology resources available to students and discuss services available in the center.

Dances of Chile – Araucaria Dance Group
A special event at College of San Mateo
October 19, 7:30 pm
CSM Theatre
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6232 or morrist@smccd.edu
For more information: http://plsinfo.org/oboc/events.htm#history
Araucaria performs a sampling of dances representing Chile 's diverse geography and culture. This event is co-sponsored by the College of San Mateo Library and the county-wide One Book One Community reading program.

Jazz Under the Stars at CSM
October 20, 8 to 11 pm
CSM Building 36, Fourth Floor Observatory
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.378.7241 or collegeofsanmateo.edu/astronomy
This is a monthly star party near the first quarter moon and is held weather permitting. Through telescopes, see lunar mountains & craters, Jupiter, galaxies and more--all while listening to the sound of KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM. Free parking in lots 7 & 8 (collegeofsanmateo.edu/map). This event is co-sponsored by CSM and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society.

Engineering Major Day
A Transfer Services Event
October 23, 1 to 2 pm
CSM Building 19, Room 121
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6617 or 650.358.6839
Meet with university representatives, engineering department chairs and faculty advisors from the University of California, California State University and private university systems to talk about transfer requirements and provide specific information for students wishing to transfer as an engineering major. Information will be provided on selecting campuses, including campus major programs, internships and job placement opportunities upon graduation.
For more information about CSM's Transfer Services, visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/transfer or CSM Building 5, Room 128.

Fitness for Everyone – Adapted PE
A Discussion Forum sponsored by CSM's Disabled Students Programs and Services
October 24, 1 to 2 pm
CSM Building 5, Staff Dining Room
Designed for faculty but open to all district employees (Flex credit available for faculty)
Contact/More information: 650.574.6438/collegeofsanmateo.edu/atc
View first-hand what the gains students are making in CSM's Adapted PE Program by visiting a class and meeting the students. Wear sweats and rubber soled shoes if you want to participate. (Please no heals or hard soled shoes in the gym.)

Right to Risk--A 15 Day Journey through Arizona 's Grand Canyon
A Film Viewing
A special event at College of San Mateo during Disability Awareness Month
October 25, 1 to 3 pm
CSM Theatre
Free and open to public
Contact/More information: 650.574.6438/collegeofsanmateo.edu/atc
This film accompanies eight individuals with disabilities on a 15-day, 225-mile whitewater rafting trip down the Colorado River through Arizona 's Grand Canyon . Visit http://www.righttorisk.org/righttorisk/ for more about the movie. This event is sponsored by Disabled Students Programs and Services.

"Talking About Teaching" Forum
“ePortfolios and Scholarships @ CSM”
October 26, 2 to 3:30 pm
CSM Building 12, Room 170 (Center for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning)
Free and open to all CSM employees
Contact: 650.574.6353 
This forum will be presented by CSM Professors Cheryl Gregory, Mike Burke and Jean Mach.      

Masterworks Chorale Performance
"Songs of Peace"
October 27, 8 pm
October 28, 4 pm
College of San Mateo Theatre
Open to public; For ticket prices, contact 650.574.6313 or chorale@masterworks.org
General Contact: www.masterworks.org
About the performance: With an impassioned cry for peace, Ralph Vaughan William's Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace) moves from prayers for peace to the “Beat! Beat! Drums!” of war. This memorable and masterful orchestral setting of Walt Whitman's poetry finds reconciliation, and ends triumphantly with a renewed belief that the human spirit will rise up and a new age of peace will dawn. For more, visit http://www.masterworks.org/season.htm#peace.

President's Lecture Series: Diverse Voices in Writing
Author Caille Millner
October 30 , 11:10 am to noon
CSM Theatre
Free and open to all CSM and District Employees
Contact: 650.574.6314
Following the lecture, a reception with light refreshments and a book signing will take place in Building 1, Room 115.
The series is being made possible by a generous grant from the Lane Family Charitable Trust.
Author bio: Forthcoming

CSM Fall Health Fair
October 31, 10 am to 2 pm
CSM Building 5
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.358.6839
This event will features more than 30 health services-related booths (for example, blood pressure screening, blood sugar testing, massage, podiatry, yoga & fitness, acupressure and pandemic flu preparedness). A blood drive will also be held. Flu shots will be administered. Other highlights include free food and prizes.

Understanding Learning Disabilities – Learning Disability Assessment Center
A Discussion Forum sponsored by CSM's Disabled Students Programs and Services
October 31, 1 – 2  pm
CSM Building 5, Staff Dining Room
Designed for faculty but open to all district employees. Flex credit available for faculty.
Contact/More information: 650.574.6438/collegeofsanmateo.edu/atc
This presentation will provide insight into the hidden disability of Learning Disabilities in order to give instructors information that will enable them to 1) understand the reasoning behind accommodations and 2) utilize/develop/adapt instructional tools and teaching methods which allow all students to achieve their full potential in the classroom.

Accounting and Tax Job Fair
November 13, 5 to 7 pm
CSM Building 18, Room 206
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6663

Roots of Latin Rock at CSM
Brief Presentation & Musical Performance
Featuring CSM Professor Rudy Ramirez
November 14, 7 pm
CSM Theatre
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6372
More details are forthcoming.

CSM Jazz Fest (All day)
November 16, beginning at 8 am
CSM Theatre
Contact: 650.574.6163
More details are forthcoming.

Jazz Under the Stars at CSM
November 17, 8 to 11 pm
CSM Building 36, Fourth Floor Observatory
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.378.7241 or collegeofsanmateo.edu/astronomy
This is a monthly star party near the first quarter moon and is held weather permitting. Through telescopes, see lunar mountains & craters, Jupiter, galaxies and more--all while listening to the sound of KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM. Free parking in lots 7 & 8 (collegeofsanmateo.edu/map). This event is co-sponsored by CSM and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society.

President's Lecture Series: Diverse Voices in Writing
Author David Mas Masumoto
November 30, 12:10 am to 1 pm
CSM Theatre
Free and open to all CSM and District Employees
Contact: 650.574.6314
Following the lecture, a reception with light refreshments and a book signing will take place in Building 1, Room 115.
The series is being made possible by a generous grant from the Lane Family Charitable Trust.
Author bio: Forthcoming

"Talking About Teaching" Forum
“ Learning Communities as a Basic Skills Strategy:
‘What the Fork' & ‘Writing in the End Zone'”                                         
November 30 , 2 to 3:30 pm
CSM Building 12, Room 170 (Center for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning)
Free and open to all CSM employees
Contact: 650.574.6353 
This forum will be presented by CSM Professors James Carranza, Teeka James, Bret Pollack, Jon Kitamura, Diane Musgrave, Michelle Brown, Joyce Heyman, Theresa Martin and Elaine Burns.

Masterworks Chorale Performance
"Festival of Carols/Festival of Choirs"
December 12, 8 pm
Transfiguration Episcopal Church, San Mateo
December 15, 8 pm
Hillsdale High School, San Mateo
Open to public; For ticket prices, contact 650.574.6313 or chorale@masterworks.org
General Contact: www.masterworks.org
About the performance: Sing-in the holidays with well-loved gems from Masterworks such as "O Holy Night" and "O magnum mysterium" plus new tunes for tomorrow's memories. Vocal solos, instrumental pieces and sing-along carols fill the rest of the program. On December 15, Masterworks offers a special treat as the Chorale is joined by choirs from Aragon and Hillsdale High Schools as well as the Peninsula Girls Chorus—a dazzling festival of choirs that includes YOU on both nights, as we invite the audience to join in singing familiar carols and favorite choruses from Handel's "Messiah."

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