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MSJC EAGLES RISE2020ANNUALREPORT
MSJC BY THE NUMBERSSTUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS2019-2020 Academic YearGENDER BREAKDOWN1% XENROLLMENT27,000 FULL-TIME STUDENTS35% 500million59.5% female39.5% MALEannuallyPART-TIME STUDENTSETHNICITY BREAKDOWN65%GRADUATES: 1,892DEGREES: 3,109*CERTIFICATES: 306*Students Who Transfer to a 4-year University:2,000 Associate Degrees Offered: 128Certificates Offered: 48Employment Concentration Certificates Offered: 102* Some students earned more than one degree,certifcate or combination of both2Economic Impact52% Hispanic22.7% WHITE0.4% nativeAmerican9.7% MultipleRaces6.5% AfricanAmerican3.3% Filipino2% AsianSize of District1,700square miles3.2% UNKNOWN Number of student-veterans 699Number of athletes 354Percentage of LGBTQ 2.6%AGE BREAKDOWN BY PERCENTAGEUnder 18 3.8%18-19 31.1%20-24 35.3%25-29 12.3%30-34 6.4%35-39 4.2%40-49 4.4%50-59 1.9%60-69 .53%70-plus .09%
MSJCANNUALREPORT202ABOUT MSJCMISSION STATEMENTThe Mt. San Jacinto Community College District was formed inMt. San Jacinto College ofers quality, accessible, equitable and1962 by a vote of the citizens in Banning, Beaumont, Hemet andinnovative educational programs and services to students aspiring toSan Jacinto. The frst students attended MSJC in Fall 1963. Theachieve their academic, career and personal development goals.0San Jacinto Campus opened on former farmland in 1965. TheTemecula, Lake Elsinore, Perris and adjacent areas voted in 1975We provide students a safe environment in which to pursue basic skills,to join the district, increasing the college’s area to the presentcareer and general education pathways. Our programs lead to transfer,1,700 square miles. MSJC serves students on four sites inassociate degrees and certifcates, which meet workforce developmentMenifee, San Jacinto, Temecula and the San Gorgonio Pass.needs in our diverse communities.A Temecula Valley Campus is scheduled to open soon.Our commitment to learning and achievement empowers studentsMSJC BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019-2020SHERRIE GUERRERO, ED.D.DOROTHY MCGARGILLVICKI CARPENTERANN MOTTETOM ASHLEYDOROTHY MCGARGILLVICKI CARPENTERANN MOTTEAREAAREAAREAAREAAREAto enrich our communities and participate meaningfully in today’s12345TOM ASHLEYcomplex world.Approved by the Board of Trustees on January 19, 2017SHERRIE GUERRERO3
MESSAGE FROM THECOLLEGE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT& FOUNDATION BOARD PRESIDENTThere has never been a year like 2019-2020 in the history of Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC). The COVID-19 pandemic and call to end systemic racismdominated our lives. Out of these historic events, a story of resilience, innovation and courage emerged at MSJC.In these pages, you will learn how we reemerged as an online college just two weeks after closure orders were issued to reduce the spread of COVID-19.You will see how we mobilized to support our Black and African American students following the death of George Floyd and the resulting protestscalling for social justice. You will read how our nursing students courageously helped on the frontlines with COVID-19 testing and our employees createdmasks for our medical partners.The crises were difcult on both the professional and personal levels for all of us at MSJC. We were able to overcome these challenges because of thededication of faculty, classifed professionals, and administrators who worked long hours to develop new strategies that would support our students sothey could succeed during these unprecedented times.Their hard work and contributions resulted in meaningful outcomes: Innovative online classes and student support services that helped minimizeexposure to COVID-19; the MSJC Call to Action to become an anti-racist institution; our frst annual Juneteenth Celebration; and other successful andcreative online events, including an online graduation ceremony and concerts.We moved forward with long-awaited campus improvements and projects. We continued to fght food insecurities by holding drive-throughs wherestudents could receive needed groceries while observing social distance measures.The COVID-19 closures made it difcult for the MSJC Foundation to raise funds. The annual Gala, the Foundation’s largest fundraiser, was canceled, alongwith other events designed to bring in much-needed dollars to support students. The Foundation quickly reimagined their activities and created onlineconcerts, T-shirt sales and more.This year has taught us that MSJC Eagles are resilient. Whether a student or an employee, MSJC Eagles are not afraid to face adversity head on and fndnew ways to achieve.Now, more than ever, the Foundation needs your help to support our students. We urge you to donate, volunteer, or advocate on behalf of MSJCstudents and the Foundation. Your generosity will help ensure our students can succeed.We will continue to uphold our vision of Transforming Learners. Transforming Communities. Transforming Lives. Are you with us?4
MMt. San Jacinto CommunitySJCANNUALREPORT2020MSJC FoundationCollege DistrictAs you’ll see in the following pages, Mt. San Jacinto College and theMSJC Foundation won’t back down from a challenge. The COVID-19pandemic certainly set up a detour, but as true innovators, we reimag-Dr. Roger Schultz, Ph.D.Dee CozartSuperintendent/PresidentFoundation Presidentined our operations and our plans so we could continue our work toMt. San Jacinto Collegetransform learners, transform communities, and transform lives.2019-2020MSJC FoundationYou can be a part of this amazing transformation by supporting theBoardDee CozartDon Domenigoni, DirectorPresidentKathy Donnell, DirectorMSJC Foundation’s eforts to help students succeed and thrive.Find the many ways to contribute at www.msjc.edu/foundation.Dr. Richard Giese, DirectorJudy GuglielmanaFred Latuperissa,First Vice PresidentMary Lucas,DirectorDirectorDr. Roger Schultz,Myrna RohrSecond Vice PresidentDirectorLori VanArsdale, DirectorDuring times like these, more than ever, we must ensure all studentscan succeed. Every dollar helps. We are grateful for your support.Joe Formino, AmbassadorSherri DomenigoniRebecca Orlauski, Director ofImmediate Past PresidentMSJC Foundation and Donor Initiatives5
PANDEMIC FORCES MSJC TOBRIEFLY CLOSE AND QUICKLYSHIFT COURSES ONLINEThe arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic forced MSJC to abruptly shutdown campuses on March 16 following a Riverside County public healthorder to close all public schools to help reduce the spread of the virus.MSJC leadership, faculty and staf immediately held brainstormingsessions to determine how best to transition all campus courses andstudent support services online.On April 6, through much collaboration and innovation, the collegereopened with 99 percent of classes online.The college also introduced the Student Support Hub, where studentscould meet via video conferencing for fnancial aid, counseling,enrollment, and other services.MSJC also met the needs of students lacking the technology for onlineeducation. Chromebook laptops were loaned out to students, thanks toa partnership with the Perris Union High School District and the MSJCFoundation. MSJC was also able to loan out hotspots to ensure onlinecourse access.6
MMSJC students, faculty and staf demonstrated the best in humanity whenthey responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting their communitiesand frst responders.Despite fast-approaching fnals and graduation deadlines, MSJC nursingstudents spent weeks on the front lines, volunteering their Career Educationskills at COVID-19 testing centers throughout Riverside County.SJCANNUALREPORT2020MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGECOMES THROUGH DURINGCOVID-19 CRISISMSJC also supported frst responders at local hospitals by making faceshields with 3D printers in its Eagle MakerSpace, which is funded by CaliforniaStrong Workforce Program and is at the college’s Menifee Valley Campus.The college, which has a robust Allied Health program, also donatedgurneys, N95 masks, non-N95 masks, nitrile gloves and other high-demandequipment to protect medical professionals during the crisis.“We were honored to be able to help our medical partners who indicatedthey had a need for these types of items,” said Joyce Johnson, MSJC’sExecutive Dean of Instruction and a registered nurse. “We wanted to makesure we did our part to help protect medical professionals and patientsalike during this pandemic.”During the college’s physical closure, MSJC continued to help its studentswho struggle with food insecurity by providing gift cards to Stater Bros.and ofering a social-distancing safe drive-up Food 4 Thought food pantry,typically held twice monthly on the San Jacinto and Menifee Valley campuses.VIDEO: See MSJC rally to help the community.7
MSJC CREATES, COMMITSTO EQUITY PLEDGERecognizing that the college has fallen short in serving some of its student populations, especiallyBlack and African-Americans, Mt. San Jacinto College unveiled the MSJC Equity Pledge in 2019.The document afrms MSJC’s commitment to equity to ensure that all of the college’s students feelwelcome and supported. Further, it pledges to remove institutional barriers to student success andto create an inclusive and culturally afrming learning environment.“The Pledge is a great idea,” said Anthony Smart, an English major and president of the Umojaprogram at MSJC that was involved in the creation of the document. “A lot of schools say they careabout diversity, but the Pledge actually does it.”James Parker, a math major and president of Phi Theta Kappa at MSJC, was also involved in the EquityPledge creation.“This school really cares about student equity. I can see all the hard work that’s being put in,” he said of the Pledge. “Thebiggest diference that it’ll make is its focus on higher success rates and retention to get students to stay incollege to pass their classes and to succeed.”In June, the MSJC Board of Trustees and the MSJC Foundation Board of Directors both unanimously voiced their supportfor the Equity Pledge.“I am proud we were the frst community college in California to implement an anti-racist pledge,” said Dr. RogerSchultz, MSJC Superintendent/President. “The MSJC Equity Pledge seeks to ensure we have an inclusive learningenvironment that celebrates the diversity of our college community. The pledge aims to remove equity gaps so thatall of our students, specifcally those that have been historically marginalized, can succeed.”Furthering its commitment to the Equity Pledge, MSJC created a Call to Action and launched a new Social JusticeStudies major that focuses on the diferent ways power and privilege can work in our society in order to create abetter world. VIDEO: Learn more about the Equity Pledge.8
MSJC Shows Support forDACA StudentsMSJC PARTNERS WITHTODEC FOR IMMIGRATIONLEGAL SERVICESMt. San Jacinto College has partnered with the Perris-based TODEC LegalCenter to provide free legal support services to faculty, staf andundocumented students at the college.For Undocumented Student Action Week, students, staf, facultyand visitors were invited to write encouraging messages on paperbutterfies at the Menifee Valley and San Jacinto campuses.The Training Occupational Development Educating Communities (TODEC)Legal Center helps with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)program renewals and immigration screenings and consultations.The collaboration between MSJC and TODEC is part of a pilot projectled by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Ofce, theCalifornia Department of Social Services, and the Foundation for CaliforniaCommunity Colleges. Following a competitive process, MSJC was selectedas one of 65 California community colleges to receive grant funding tohost legal immigration services during this pilot phase. Students fromnon-host colleges can access services from host colleges such as MSJC.9
NEW HEALTH CENTERS LAUNCHEDTwo new health centers and various campus improvementsMSJC NAMED BEST COLLEGEIN THE INLAND EMPIREgreeted thousands of students who began their Fall 2019semester at Mt. San Jacinto College on Aug. 12.Mt. San Jacinto College was voted byPress-Enterprise readers as theMSJC opened health centers at its Menifee Valley and San#1 College in Riverside and SanJacinto campuses to provide the college’s students improvedBernardino counties. MSJC isaccess to medical services and mental health counselors.honored to hold the title for 10 years.MSJC students pay a 20 per-semester fee that enables themto access services such as health consultations, triage for frstaid and emergency care, wellness education, mental healthcounseling, referrals and a lactation room for nursing mothers.Students can participate in up to three, 50-minute mentalhealth sessions per semester.When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the college district toclose its campuses, the health centers went online, providingstudents many of the same services virtually.10
MSJC RECEIVES GRANT FORONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSMSJC received a 500,000 state grant from CaliforniaCommunity Colleges Chancellor’s Ofce to help the collegedevelop and improve online programs that lead to short-term,industry-valued certifcates in Computer Information Systems.“This grant allows Mt. San Jacinto College to get the word outto our communities about four online computer science andinformation systems programs that will give our students theedge in securing high-demand jobs in our region,” said JoyceJohnson, Executive Dean of Instruction, who served asco-administrator of the grant project. “It also removesbarriers to success by paying for the certifcation testingstudents need.”CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION CENTEREARNS TOP RATINGThe MSJC Child Development Education Center recently earned a Tier 5rating, the highest mark of quality in a center-based program, fromQuality Start Riverside County (Riverside County Ofce of Education and First 5 Riverside). Quality Start is based on the Californiaquality rating and improvement system (QRIS) matrix, which setsstandards for early learning programs.VIDEO: See a fun video featuring our Junior Eagles.MSJC EARNS GOLD MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL HONORMt. San Jacinto College was named a Military Friendly School for2020-2021 with a “gold” distinction, a very high honor that only aselect group of institutions achieve.Now in its 11th year, the Military Friendly Schools list has come toset the standard for higher education institutions to provide thebest opportunities for veterans and their dependents.Please contact Veterans@msjc.edu for additional information.11
STUDENT SUCCESSThree PTK Students Earn Spots onAll-California TeamHelayna WaltonSophia HernandezMSJC’s Mu Alpha Theta Honors SocietyInducts 15 studentsLauren PrebleThe Community College League of California in March honored studentsMSJC’s Mu Xi Beta Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta Honors Societywho made the annual Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-California Team.inducted 15 students into its math honors society on Nov. 8, 2019.Three MSJC students were awarded rankings on the list, which iscomprised of three teams.FIRST TEAM:HELAYNA WALTON, ANTHROPOLOGY MAJORSECOND TEAM:They are: Gabriella Barron; Christian Cortez; Victorious Comehn;Christian Dave; Ian Dickey; Justin Faler; Anna Finn; Lars Hansen;Jessebelle Li; Victoria Mendez; Victoria Reyes; Tristan Sanchez;Benjamin Silvas; Celestial Yanez; Yuxin (Tracy) YeThe awards were given out by Dr. Joshua Hartman, Mu AlphaSOPHIA HERNANDEZ, NURSING MAJORLAUREN PREBLE, BIOLOGY MAJORTheta faculty advisor and chemistry professor. Speeches wereThe American Association of Community Colleges recognizes Phi ThetaMSJC Vice President of Student Services Dr. John Colson; MSJC ViceKappa as the ofcial honor society for community colleges.President of Instruction Dr. Jeremy Brown; and MSJC Deanprovided by Mu Alpha Theta Chapter President Mahak Tiwari;of Instruction Marc Donnhauser.12
MBusiness Major Elected PTK RegionalSoutheast District Vice PresidentSJCANNUALREPORT2020Political Science MajorNamed a Coca-ColaLeader of PromiseEnrique BarandaJAMES CRAWFORDMSJC student Enrique Baranda won the PTK Regional OfcerMSJC Political Science Major James Crawford was named a 2020Election in April at the Nevada/California Regional ConventionCoca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and received a 1,000 scholarship.to become the Regional Southeast District Vice President.Baranda is the frst in his family to attend college and plans toeventually pursue a doctorate in business administration at UCBerkeley. He also received a scholarship from the AssistanceLeague of Hemacinto during the spring.Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, also known as PTK, is theinternational honor society of two-year colleges and academicprograms, particularly state colleges and community colleges.The 18-year-old Hemet resident is one of only 207 Phi Theta Kappamembers nationwide to earn the honor this year.“For me, the scholarship is a personal visible validation of the workand community involvement that I have been so proud to be a partof throughout the past couple of years,” said Crawford, who plans tograduate from MSJC in May.At MSJC, Crawford is a member of PTK and the Political ScienceClub and serves as a mentor for the Honors Enrichment andSupplemental Instruction programs.13
STUDENT SUCCESSHemet Mom Perseveresand Becomes GraduationStudent SpeakerYolanda Diego, a 37-year-old Hemetresident, began her higher educationjourney in the early 2000s, when sheattended community college in East LosAngeles, where she grew up. But substanceabuse, living on Skid Row in downtownL.A., and a growing family paused thatYolanda Diegojourney. In January 2018, just a few weeks afterhaving a baby, the mother of eight childrenand a stepdaughter began pursuing her communications degree at MSJC,determined to fnish what she started.“All the help and the resources that I got from MSJC were what I neededto succeed. Without those resources, I probably would be lost,” said Diego,who also celebrated 10 years of sobriety in May. “It’s never too late.”Diego’s educational journey now continues with her oldest daughter.“I’m walking into those doors at Cal State San Bernardino hand in handwith my daughter,” Diego said, through tears of emotion. “I walked her intoher elementary school in kindergarten, and now she’s walking me throughthe university doors.”14CalWORKs Association scholarship winnersMarlisea ThomasLeisli Arriaga VelazquezMarlisea Thomas received the Association’s 500“It Takes a Village” scholarship.Leisli Arriaga Velazquez was awarded theCalWORKs regional 500 scholarship.
MSJCANNUALREPORT2020Nursing Student Overcomes Life’sObstacles to Earn DegreeMenifee resident Brandy Donini, 46, frst attendedMSJC in 1998. But then life happened! She raiseda family, sufered a cancer scare, and workedseveral jobs over the years. A passion for helpingothers convinced her to return to MSJC to pursuea degree in nursing.When COVID-19 testing sites launched in RiversideCounty in mid-March, Donini and a few of herfellow MSJC nursing students were among thefrst to volunteer their eforts at Storm Stadiumin Lake Elsinore.Brandy DoniniDonini ofered advice to others.“For those of you who don’t think it’s possible,it is, it really is when you set goals and you putyour mind to something,” the honors studentsaid. “And I’m not talking long-term goals. I’mtalking short-term goals. Make sure you meet theshort-term goals and that you know what youneed to do to reach your end goal. In conclusion,don’t give up. Life happens to everybody.”15
COMMENCEMENTMt. San Jacinto College celebrated its largest graduating class in May 2020,awarding a record-breaking 3,415 degrees and certifcates to 1,892 graduates.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MSJC hosted its frst ever virtualgraduation ceremony.Watch MSJC’s 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony.2020 SUCCESSGraduates: 1,892Degrees:3,109Certificates: 30616
MSJC CELEBRATES GED EARNERSDozens of MSJC Adult Education students were recognized in aceremony in December 2019 for earning their GED at the college.Many of the 40-plus students who earned their GED this semestertransitioned into career certifcate or associate degree programsat the college.Andre’ Matthews, who served as one of the two student speakersat the ceremony on the Menifee Valley Campus, dropped out ofhigh school 23 years ago and was fnally convinced – with hiswife’s encouragement – to earn his GED.“When I got my fnal grades and learned that it was fnally over,I cried like a newborn baby,” Matthews told those in attendance.“No more feeling anxious at work, no more feeling like a quitter, nomore feeling like I had to prove myself to anybody. I can do anythingI set my mind to and be confdent in myself and my abilities.”Matthews is now enrolled in seminary college and hopes to open hisown church someday. He also hopes to inspire others with his success.“I will use my story to push the next generations to get their highschool diploma and encourage adults to go back and get theirGED,” he said. “If someone was to ask me ‘What is the greatestthing you take out of obtaining your GED,’ I would say, ‘I’m nowa fnisher!’ ”17
TOP 5 MSJC Athletics stories of 2019-20201 The MSJC women’s volleyballteam captured their frstconference championship inprogram history, posting an8-2 record in the inauguralseason of the Inland EmpireAthletic Conference (IEAC).The Eagles also made their3rd postseason appearancein program history and theirsecond in a row. The volleyballteam ended the season with a13-11 overall record.2 The MSJC women’s basketball team won a program record 26 games in a row on their way to theirthird straight conference championship and fnished the year with an overall record of 27-3. Theteam made the postseason for the 14th straight year and have a record over the past eight seasonsof 216-35. Haylei Janssens was named the IEAC Player of the Year as well as being named First TeamAll-State. Deja Blue earned 3rd Team All-State honors.18
MSJCANNUALREPORT20204 MSJC men’s basketball coachPatrick Springer earned hishistoric 400th career winduring the 2019-20 seasonwhile also leading the Eaglesto their 12th straight playofappearance. The men fnishedtheir season with an overallrecord of 15-14 with freshmanJamaal Barnes leading theway. Barnes earned First TeamAll-State honors for his playduring the year.5 COVID-19 cut short the Eagles2020 Spring sports season3 The MSJC football team opened the season with six straight wins on their way to earning their frstbowl bid since 2012. The Eagles, who fnished the season at 8-3, reached the Western States Bowl,where they lost in a close game to Allan Hancock College. Quarterback Brett Virgil was named theAmerican Mountain League Ofensive Player of the Year and linebacker Steven Bradshaw was namedthe conference’s Defensive Player of the Year after recording a state-high 108 tackles.as the baseball, softball,men’s tennis, and women’sgolf teams all were unable tocompete after mid-March. TheSpring student-athletes acrossthe state had their season ofeligibility restored due to thepandemic.19
STUDENT LIFEMSJC HOLDS INAUGURAL More than 150 people attended and participatedJUNETEENTH CELEBRATION in MSJC’s inaugural Juneteenth Celebration thatevent, but having a school I go to put one onmarks the end of slavery in the United States.and letting us be heard, it’s amazing,” said MSJCMSJC was one of just a few colleges in SouthernAdministration of Justice major DeAnthony Barney,California that celebrated Juneteenth this year.the president of A2MEND (African American MaleThe 2 ½-hour virtual event hosted its speakersEducation Network and Development).and a DJ in a Zoom chat and then live streamedon YouTube for attendees.20“This is the third time I’ve been to a Juneteenth
MSJCANNUALREPORT2020MSJC STUDENTS, STAFF ATTEND A2MEND’S AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE SUMMITAbout 25 MSJC students and administrators participated inWith more than 800 men and women in attendance and a focus onA2MEND’s 13th Annual African American Male Summit, a three-dayequity and inclusion, this summit has gained the attention of communityevent held in March near LAX.college leaders across the state in supporting black men by way ofmentorship, academics, role modeling and scholarships.21
STUDENT LIFEFOOD 4 THOUGHT HELPS HUNDREDS OFSTUDENTS WEEKLYAbout one in fve students sit in their classrooms hungry, so MSJCcreated the Food 4 Thought Pop-Up to tackle food insecurity.Before the pandemic, the food pantry provided free food andother items to hundreds of students twice monthly at the MenifeeValley and San Jacinto campuses. During COVID-19, the distributionwas done via mailed grocery cards and drive-through so studentscould get food while social distancing. The Food 4 Thought Teamalso transitioned to a weekly distribution at alternating campuslocations. The MSJC Foundation and the college have teamed tocreate the Pledge for Success program to provide additional assistance to students in need, including additional food options.VIDEO: See Food 4 Thought in action.STUDENTS LEARN ABOUTOPPORTUNITIES AT CLUB RUSHHundreds of students attended Club Rush in the fall and spring to learnmore about how to get involved with clubs and programs at MSJC.Students Enjoy‘Pizza with the President’Dr. Roger Schultz, MSJC Superintendent/President, began hostingstudents for small lunch discussion sessions during the Fall semester.Each gathering of about a dozen students featured pizza andenabled them to ask the president anything on their minds.22
MSJCANNUALREPORT2020PUENTE MEMBERS CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOSA Dia de los Muertos event hosted by the Puente Program and Puente Club celebrated the Day of the Dead on Nov. 4 at the San JacintoCampus. Día de los Muertos celebrates the memories of the beloved souls. The event featured altars to celebrate loved ones, andperformances by Aztec dancers and a Latinx folk music band.23
STUDENT LIFEMSJC CelebratesDr. Seuss DayThe MSJC Child Development andEducation Center (CDEC) celebratedthe birthdays of Gwendolyn M. Schlangeand Dr. Seuss on Monday, March 2, 2020.Schlange, a longtime educator, servedas a member of the Mt. San JacintoCommunity College District Board ofTrustees for 20 years and read to thechildren at the center many timesbefore her passing in November 2016.MSJC Hosts Dance Touring Ensemblein Concert Nov. 22-24The MSJC Department of Dance performed a Dance Touring Ensemble,featuring original choreographic works created by MSJC students andfaculty, in the San Jacinto Campus Theater.The students explored a diverse range of dance styles from hip hopto contemporary in this eclectic dance concert. The three Fall 2019performances wrapped up a popular tour that featured 15 performancesin the community, including fve elementary schools, a middle school,and six high schools.VIDEO: See MSJC students dance while in isolation.24
MSJC Nominated for Inland Theatre League AwardsMSJC Art Gallery Presents Student Art in‘Interesting Times’The MSJC Performing Arts Department was nominated for InlandThe show must go on and the MSJC Art Gallery did not disappointTheatre League Awards for the productions of “Into The Woods”when it presented its annual Student Exhibition in the college’s newand “Urinetown.” The league’s April awards ceremony was post-online gallery in April. The student art show -- “Interesting Times”poned indefnitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.-- illustrated the range of media that students learn at the school,Those nominated from MSJC were:including drawing, painting, two-dimensional and three-dimensionaldesign, ceramic arts, sculpture, bronze casting, photography and“Into the Woods” Anabelle Grisso as The Baker’s Wife Annastacia Toledo as The Living Woods Christine Walters for Costume Design Dominique Valenzuela as The Living Woods Jeremy Mateo for Scenic Design/ Construction Kathy Ponio as The Living Woods Kirsten Johansen for Choreographer Madison Irving as The Living Woods Norine Myers as The Living Woods Patti Ellis as The Living Woods Samantha Heape as The Living Woods Sarah Perez as Little Red Riding Hood Shyanne Brady as Cinderella Walter Lab for Scenic Designer“Urinetown” Alexa Krause as Hope Cladwell Brad Watson as Bobby Strong Jared Rutledge as Ofcer Lockstock Robin Felix for Choreographydigital illustration.Advanced Photography Pieces Highlighted inVirtual Gallery ShowThe MSJC Photography Department presented a virtual exhibitshowcasing Advanced Student Photography in May 2020.In December, the students’ photos were shown during a Gallery Showon the Menifee Valley Campus in which they shared how theycaptured the amazing images.25
COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYMSJC Hosts The Black Excellence SummitMore than 100 people attended MSJC’s Black Excellence Summit in theMilo P. Johnson Library on the San Jacinto Campus. The new eventfeatured a keynote speaker, student and staf panel, and MSJC Danceand UC Riverside Step performances.More Than 150 AttendMLK Event at SJCMu Alpha Theta co-hosted with SGA and STEM the movie “Hidden Figures.”Students discussed some of the math that was used in the flm.About 150 people attended MSJC’sevent in the college’s Milo P. JohnsonAnthropology ProfessorSpeaks at Pasadena CityCollegeLibrary on the San Jacinto CampusAn MSJC team visited Pasadenafocused on “Resistance to RacismCity College to attend theand Intolerance.”Supporting Native American Stu-13th annual Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. Unity Breakfast to observe andhonor the reverend’s birthday. Thedents event. The closing keynotespeaker was MSJC AnthropologyProfessor John Torres.26
MSJCANNUALREPORT2020MSJC Hosts Panel onHuman TraffickingMSJC hosted a panel of three humantrafcking experts in February todiscuss what t
concerts, T-shirt sales and more. This year has taught us that MSJC Eagles are resilient. Whether a student or an employee, MSJC Eagles are not afraid to face adversity head on and fnd new ways to achieve. Now, more than ever, the Foundation needs your help to support our students. We urg
