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OCC ATHLETES SCORE BIG ON SPRING HONOR ROLL
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 More than half of Orange Coast College’s student athletes achieved honor roll status in Spring 2009. Athletic Director Barbara Bond said it is the best record she can remember in recent years.
Of 316 athletes participating in 14 spring sports last year, 159–or 51%–earned a 3.0 GPA (grade point average) or higher while they completed at least 12 credits, all while training and competing in their sport.
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OCC BASEBALL SPONSORS ANNUAL PAT & PHYLLIS GOLF TOURNAMENT NOV. 9
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The 3rd Annual Pat and Phyllis Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, Nov. 9th, at the Strawberry Farms Golf Club starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
Tournament options include a single player, for $300, which includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch, dinner, tee prizes, long drive contest and “closest to the pin” prizes. A combination “hole sponsor/foursome” is $1,250. Donors can sponsor a hole without golf for $250 or simply enjoy dinner for $50. Dinner will be served at 3:30 p.m.
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ALEX GREY'S 'SACRED MIRRORS' EXHIBIT OPENS AT DOYLE ARTS PAVILION NOV. 14
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 “The Art of Alex Grey,” selections from the artist’s famous “Sacred Mirror” series, will fill the galleries of the Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion from Nov. 14th through Dec. 18th. The showing features more than 300 self-portraits spanning over 40 years of the artist’s life.
The exhibit will open with a free reception for the public and students on Saturday, Nov. 14th, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
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OCC LIBRARIAN TO COORDINATE CAMPUS SLO AND ASSESSMENT EFFORTS
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 Vinta Oviatt, a librarian and faculty member at OCC for the past 12 years, has been appointed the college’s new Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Coordinator (SLOAC).
As OCC’s SLOAC, Vinta will be responsible for coordinating SLOs (student learning outcomes) and assessment activities critical to the college’s accreditation, including staff development activities to help faculty and staff complete the process. The college recently completed SLOs for all courses and programs and is now in the process of assessing those learning outcomes.
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OCC CHAMBER SINGERS AND CHORALE SLATE FIRST CONCERT OF THE YEAR
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The Orange Coast College Chamber Singers and Chorale will entertain listeners in their first concert of the year on Saturday, Nov. 7th, at 8:00 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre. Eliza Rubenstein, OCC’s director of choral and vocal activities, will conduct. Rubenstein also serves as artistic director for the Orange County Women’s Chorus and the Long Beach Chorale & Chamber Orchestra. Tickets are $10.
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OCC REPERTORY PRESENTS ‘10 OR LESS’ FESTIVAL
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The Orange Coast College Student Repertory Theatre will present a festival of very short plays during its annual “10 or Less Festival” from Nov. 6th through Nov. 15th. Some material involves mature themes.
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COAST REPORT SHINES AT SO CAL JOURNALISM CONFERENCE
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 Staff of Orange Coast College’s student run-newspaper, the Coast Report, won 13 awards, including general excellence for newspaper and first- and second-place prizes for broadcast video journalism, at the Journalism Association of Community College SoCal Conference Saturday.
The first place video, “Students Storm the Capital,” was produced by photo editor Peter Bicknell, online editor Kevin Warn and former managing editor Fernando Vazquez. The second place video, “Producing the Paper,” was produced by Bicknell, Vazquez and former multi-media student Rachel Valentine.
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VOTING BEGINS MONDAY FOR 2009-2010 COAST COLLEAGUES OF THE YEAR
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 Full-time OCC faculty, staff and managers will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite full-time and part-time faculty members and classified employees starting Monday, Nov. 9th, on the OCC Portal. Voting will end Monday, Nov. 16th at 3:00 p.m.
Absentee ballots will be available in the Staff Development Office, division offices and Watson Hall during the voting period.
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THURSDAY, NOV. 5TH, DEADLINE TO RESERVE A HOLIDAY BASKET
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 Interim President Denise Whittaker is inviting faculty, staff and administrators to join her in a campus-wide Holiday Gathering, Campus Appreciation and Student Textbook Fundraiser on Thursday, Dec. 10th, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (location TBD). Individuals, officemates or any other group can reserve a basket by contacting Carisa Montooth at cmontooth@occ.cccd.edu by Thursday, Nov. 5th.
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ASOCC SPONSORS BLOOD DRIVE MONDAY AND TUESDAY
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Associated Students of Orange Coast College will sponsor a two-day blood drive on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Nov. 10, in the Student Center Lounge. Donors can sign up in the ASOCC office or online at http://tinyurl.com/occ-give-blood.
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ASOCC LAUNCHES 25TH ANNUAL ANGEL TREE DRIVE MONDAY
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 Names of children and senior citizens are hanging on fully-decorated “Angel Tree” Christmas trees throughout campus starting next week. Unwrapped gifts or gift cards may be placed in gift deposit boxes located adjacent to the Angel Trees through December 11. You may also bring gifts to the Associated Students and College Life Office in OCC’s Student Center. For information about OCC’s Angel Tree Project, phone (714) 432-5727.
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ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITY DRAWINGS
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Get a chance to win an HP mini laptop computer or a wine-tasting weekend while you provide some holiday cheer to a struggling single parent who is also trying get an education at OCC. The EOPS/CARE Adopt-A-Family program is sponsoring an Opportunity Drawing to raise money to purchase food, supplies and gifts for needy students and their children. Individuals, organizations and groups on and off campus can also personally Adopt-A-Family for the holidays.
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STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY
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 Nineteen Orange Coast College students have been recognized for outstanding scholarship by the college’s social science honorary society, Phi Alpha Mu, this fall.
To qualify for membership, freshmen must complete a minimum of nine units, and sophomores 12 units, of OCC social science courses. They must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or better in social science, with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better.
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ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BAKED GOODS SALE AT STUDENT CENTER CAFE
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 Give your kitchen a break this Thanksgiving and order your holiday baked goods, including pies, dinner rolls and quick breads, from the OCC Student Center Café. Orders will be accepted through Thursday, Nov. 19th, and can be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 25th, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Double crust apple pie is $8.25, pumpkin pie $8.75, and pecan pie $9.25. Dinner rolls are $3.25 per dozen. Pumpkin and banana quick breads are $4.50 per loaf, and cranberry orange walnut bread is $4.25.
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RECEPTION FOR JOHN UPTON'S "JUNGLE ROAD" EXHIBIT NOV. 9
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 A reception for John Upton’s “Jungle Road” exhibit, on display in the Art Center Gallery through Nov. 23rd, will be Monday, Nov. 9th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Art Center.
Upton, who retired from OCC in 1998 after 33 years as a professor of photography, also served as department chair during a time of unprecedented growth when the department grew from 100 to 1,500 students. By 1975, OCC’s photography program was the largest program in a public institution in the United States.
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OCC EXTENDED EDUCATION OFFERS READING CLASSES FOR KIDS, ADULTS
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Kids College, with a variety of classes in reading and phonics sponsored by OCC Extended Education, begins this week. Eight different programs focus on reading skills for children age 4 through high school.
Youngsters will learn phonics and reading readiness in a class starting Nov. 7th through Dec. 12th, for children age 4 through kindergarten. The class meets on Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Fee is $258.
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CLASSES IN EBAY, ACUPRESSURE, AND BECOMING A NOTARY BEGIN SOON
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Interested in acupressure, selling on eBay or becoming a notary? OCC Extended Education is sponsoring a variety of non-credit workshops that begin this weekend.
“How to Sell on Ebay” will be offered on Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 14, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Social Science 105. Fee is $65. “Accupressure for All,” will show participants how to apply pressure on the body to relieve pain and stress. The class meets from Nov. 7th through Dec. 19th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Music 101. Fee is $59.
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RE-ENTRY CENTER SLATES NOVEMBER WORKSHOPS
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The OCC Re-Entry Center will offer workshops this month on scholarships, life transitions and empowerment.
OCC counselor Jennifer LaBounty, M.A., will help students find and successfully apply for scholarships in workshops on Wednesdays, Nov. 18th and Dec. 2nd, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
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OCC LACROSSE CLUB RECRUITING CLUB ADVISOR
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A group of students hope to form an OCC lacrosse club is they can find a faculty or staff member willing to serve as club advisor. The advisor would attend practices and games from January through April. The team plans to practice in two-hour sessions two to three days a week. Games will be held on Saturdays with the likelihood of travel (one-hour warmup with a one-hour game). If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Joel Schmit-Kallas, 714-965-0154 or by email at joel@southswellsports.com.
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MACINTOSH USERS GROUP MEETS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
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 The Orange Apple Computer Club, a Macintosh user’s group, meets Saturday, November 7, on campus.
Mac guru Robert Ameeti will be there at 8:00 a.m. to answer your questions and also talk about Keychain, a feature on Macs to handle your passwords automatically.
The main presentation begins at 10:30 a.m. and will feature Eric Sanchez, a representative from the Apple Store at South Coast Plaza. Eric will be giving an in-depth look at iPhoto '09, showing all the new features and capabilities.
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• PHOTO GALLERY EXHIBITS – through Nov. 23
• 10 OR LESS FESTIVAL – Nov. 6-15
• OCC CHAMBER SINGERS & CHORALE – Nov. 7
• OCC WIND ENSEMBLE – Nov. 8
• 3RD ANNUAL PAT & PHYLLIS GOLF TOURNAMENT – Nov. 9
Cheer On the Pirates
• MEN’S SOCCER VS. SANTA ANA – Nov. 6
• WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. RIVERSIDE – Nov. 6
• PIRATE FOOTBALL VS. PALOMAR – Nov. 7
• MEN’S SOCCER VS. FULLERTON – Nov. 10
• WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. GOLDEN WEST – Nov. 10
• WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. IRVINE VALLEY – Nov. 13
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Wednesday, Nov. 11th, is Veteran's Day and will be observed by the Coast Community College District as a holiday. Campus will be closed.
Get the scoop on what's happening on college committees at the Classified Forum meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, 3:00-4:00 pm in the Faculty House. Attend this planning meeting to help build a strong classified staff community.
OCC IT Training Department is Tweeting at http://twitter.com/occITTraining. Get latest announcements and schedule here!
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Dr. U Kyaw Win, an OCC counselor for 30 years until his retirement in 1998, underwent double bypass heart surgery on Monday at Boulder Community Hospital, 1100 Balsam Ave, Boulder, CO 80301-9019. Dr. Win was admitted to the hospital last Thursday with chest pains.
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BREAKFAST AT SALLY’S
By Richard LeMieux
HV4506 .B74 L46 2008
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Library Instruction and Information Literacy
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Did you know that I’ve written for a library column in the “Coast to Coast” for the past twelve+ years? Did you know that I may not be writing regularly for this library column after this week?
I wrote about the library’s new media materials every week of each semester for nine years (1997 to 2006), continuing something that Carl Morgan had done as media librarian before me and joining Debbie Webb who has written about our new library books for more years than anyone can count. When I became the Instruction Librarian in 2006, I started a weekly column about the library’s instructional services. It has been a joy of mine to write these articles--to reach out to the campus community and to share and publicize all the exciting and important things going on in the library that support student success here at Orange Coast College.
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Hilgendorf's Healthful Hints
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Your pharmacist makes sure your drug therapy is best for you.
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The Ability House program is a partnership of Habitat for Humanity and Ability magazine. The two organizations have been working together since 1995 to provide opportunities for disabled volunteers to assist in building accessible housing for low-income families where one or more members of the family have disabilities. Ability House is looking for volunteers or donors to assist in this program. For more information, call 949/548-1986 or visit their web site at www.abilityhouse.com.
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