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May 2, 2011
CHABOT COLLEGE POWER PLANT TASKFORCE CONTACTS: Diane Zuliani, Art History Instructor, DZuliani@chabotcollege.edu,   (510) 723-6838. Alisa Klevens, English Instructor, AKlevens@chabotcollege.edu, (510) 723-6811. Clara McLean, Instructor of English/Service-Learning, CMcLean@chabotcollege.edu, Office: (510) 723-7429, Cell: (415) 260-0472.

Chabot College to Protest Power Plant in May 5 Noon Walk Out

(Hayward, CA) – Chabot College will hold a Walk Out on Thursday, May 5, at noon, at the campus’s Grand Court to demonstrate protest of Calpine Corporation’s plans to build a power plant in the nearby Russell City area of Hayward.

Chabot College Power Plant Taskforce members urge people to attend the Walk Out and learn more about this issue. “We invite everyone who cares about our environment – friends, coworkers, neighbors, classmates, teachers, and families – to join together in protest of Calpine’s power plant in Hayward,” said English Instructor Alisa Klevens.

“We encourage everyone to walk out to Chabot College, to stand together to protect the health of our already-threatened environment,” said Art History Instructor Diane Zuliani. She noted that a Facebook page has been created to provide further information about the event: www.facebook.com/chabotpowerplanttaskforce.

“The proposed Russell City power plant has potentially devastating environmental implications for Chabot and, as such, is an issue our community needs to know about,” said Clara McLean, Ph.D., Instructor of English/Service-Learning.  Following is a statement from the Chabot College Power Plant Taskforce provided by McLean:

“The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District has been actively promoting the ‘greening’ of our colleges.  However, even as we strive to lessen our environmental impact, we find ourselves ensnared in a struggle with Calpine, a Texas-based energy company in the process of building a highly polluting natural-gas plant right on the Hayward shoreline, a mile downwind from the Chabot College Campus. Though it promotes itself as environmentally friendly, this plant will in fact spew massive amounts of pollutants into the air in an area already environmentally stressed by the intersection of three major freeways.

Hayward’s largely working class, minority community, and the 11,000 students who attend Chabot, many of them the first in their families to attend college, are poised to be the ground-zero targets of the ammonia, particulate matter, and other toxins generated by this plant.

“The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, Chabot College students, staff and faculty, along with a number of community and social justice organizations, have been fighting this plant in the courts for years; Calpine, though, has seemingly inexhaustible resources to press its case for what promises to be a highly profitable plant. Incidentally, it is our understanding that none of the power generated by the plant will actually serve the Hayward community – it will be used by the wealthier communities across the bay in San Mateo and San Francisco counties.  But the pollution will stay here, on the other side of the proverbial tracks, adding to the environmental burden already being borne disproportionately by residents of poor, working-class and minority neighborhoods in the East Bay.

“It’s a heartbreaking contradiction.  As Chabot College, an already underfunded public college, does its best to enter the ‘green’ era of the 21st century, our efforts are being undermined by good old 20th Century ‘business as usual.’  Polluting, non-renewable energy is certainly NOT the wave of the future.  But working class and minority communities, even here in the relatively enlightened Bay Area, may have to live with it for years to come.  Children stand to be the most highly impacted by the plant, and there are numerous schools, preschools and daycare centers within a three mile radius of the plant, not to mention residents’ homes.”

For more information about Chabot College and to view directions and a map of the campus, please visit the website at www.chabotcollege.edu.

Chabot College is a community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs throughout the year. The campus caters to a diverse, vital student population of 15,000 whose goals range from transfer to a four-year college to skills training and personal enrichment. Students may register online at www.chabotcollege.edu.  For registration information please call (510) 723-6700. Chabot College is located at 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.

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Come join the ASCC Elections Committee and the ASCC candidates on Thursday, April 7th from Noon – 1 PM in the Grand Courtyard in the Meet the ASCC Candidates Event for the 2011-12 ASCC elections.

There will be free Straw Hat pizza, while it lasts so, first come, first served!

Voting will be held in the Student Center (Building 2300) on Monday, April 11th and Tuesday, April 12th from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.  Be sure to bring a photo I.D.  You can also visit the ASCC website to review the Candidate’s Personal Statements beginning on Tuesday, April 5th at: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/ascc/news.cfm

Thursday, April 7th is also BLACK & GOLD Day, so wear the Chabot colors to show your school spirit.

The Chabot cheerleaders will kick off a brief Pep Rally on the 7th right before the Meet the ASCC Candidate event.  Go GLADIATORS!

MEDIA INVITATION

Tesla Motors to Visit Chabot College Hybrid Auto Tech Class

WHO: You – sitting in a Tesla roadster and possibly riding along for a test drive.

WHAT: Tesla Motors reps will visit the Chabot College Hybrid Auto Technology class to show Tesla’s roadster electric sports cars and demonstrate their diagnostic tools. “They are visiting to support the new Hybrid Vehicle courses here at Chabot and convey the importance to our students to become capable and competent in these new technologies,” said Instructor Kurt Shadbolt.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 1 p.m. to about 3 p.m.

WHERE: Chabot College, Hayward, CA; Automotive Laboratory Room 1426, Building 1400 Technology Center. Map and Directions: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/about/CampusMap.cfm

WHY: This current spring semester, Chabot College introduced a new eight-week Hybrid Vehicle Operation and Servicing course – making the college an area educational leader offering the latest technology for the newest hybrid cars.

Chabot College, in partnership with City College of San Francisco, has been awarded a U.S. Department of Energy grant to fund seminars and support the college’s efforts to develop hybrid vehicle curriculum for community colleges, high school and ROP programs, and the automotive industry.

Shadbolt explained that one of the most critical considerations in hybrid car repair is safety. “Working on high voltage systems – many are over 200 volts – potentially can be deadly,” he said. He noted that unique to hybrid car repair are the electric drive systems that are part of the “hybrid drive,” batteries, electric motors, and electronic controls.

The Chabot College Automotive Program provides training to understand, diagnose, and repair today’s vehicles. Students learn basic theory of operation, followed by hands on experience in a state-of-the-art repair facility with current industry grade equipment. Students train side by side with apprentices from local dealerships that partner exclusively with Chabot College to train their apprentices.

Job opportunities include automotive technician, parts counter person, and service writer. Students also take classes to understand and repair their own vehicles. Evening and day classes allow students flexibility and accommodate working schedules. Tuition currently is $26 per unit; financial aid information is available.

CONTACT: For more information, please visit the Chabot College Automotive Technology website at http://www.chabotcollege.edu/auto/ or contact Instructor Kurt Shadbolt, (510) 723-7067, kshadbolt@chabotcollege.edu. ADDITIONAL ON-CAMPUS CONTACT DURING EVENT: Mary Lauffer, staff, (925) 548-2159 (cell).

Courtesy parking pass attached.

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Talent show judges:
Dr. Howard J. Irvin Jr., Vice President of Student Services,
Dr. Eric Schultz, Director of Music Theory & Technology,
Val Jean Dale, LMFT Coordinator-Counselor,
Yvette Nahinu, Administrative Assistant and Student Trustee,
and Kevin Feliciano, Student Assistant judged each entry.  The judges’ tallies have been scored and the winners are:

In Third Place and receiving a $50 Chabot College Bookstore gift certificate is:
F.rhetoric for performing an original piece titled “Just Another Love Poem”

In Second Place and receiving a $75 Chabot College Bookstore gift certificate are:
The Arnott Sisters for performing the song “Sisters” by Irving Berlin

In First Place and receiving a $125 Chabot College Bookstore gift certificate are:
Isabel Macasieb and Samuel Gomez for performing the medley “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You/Killing Me Softly” by Lauryn Hill.

If you missed these award winning performances or if you just want to have a souvenir of the incredible talent, you can purchase a DVD of the Talent Show for only $10.  Email  dpreciado@chabotcollege.edu for ordering details.  All proceeds from the Talent Show and the sale of DVDs benefit the ASCC Scholarship Program.

RAIN OR SHINE
This march will be held rain or shine so please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate attire for this march depending on the weather.  We highly encourage everyone to wear the yellow and black Chabot College t-shirts that we wore for the Sacramento march.  They make us stand out on the streets and identify who we are.  If you do not have one, you can get a t-shirt for $10 at the ASCC Office (Rm. 2311) or in the Office of Student Life (Rm. 2355).  All proceeds benefit the scholarships and awards program ASCC provides Chabot students.

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Chabot has been given a permit to hold this march, however, we must:
**Walk on the sidewalks only (no bikes, skateboards, etc. please)
**Cross streets at appropriate locations and only when permitted by the walk signals
**Avoid blocking traffic at all times
**Avoid using glass containers
**Avoid all alcohol, etc. use during the march
**Follow the instructions of the officers and chaperones
**Pick up all of our trash
**Avoid using foul language, etc.
**Remain peaceful at all times

STARTING POINT
Everyone will gather in the Cesar Chavez Courtyard at 9:00 AM to complete forms, get their wristbands, complimentary bottle of water and package of cheese/cracker snacks, and complimentary signs (we will have enough for approximately 300 people).  Everyone will be required to sign two forms in order to participate in the march:  1) Release of Liability Waiver and 2) Participant Agreement Form.

PARADE ROUTE
We will be marching on the sidewalks of Hesperian, Blvd., Winton Avenue and onto City Hall, which is located at 777 B Street.  The route is slightly over 3 miles in each direction.  There are NO public bathrooms along the way, so we highly encourage people to “go before we go”.  There are, however, public restrooms available when we arrive at City Hall.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
We will be at City Hall from approximately 11:30 – 1:30.  We will listen to the speaker(s) who have agreed to speak to us.  There will also be a short time for lunch on your own.  You may either bring your own lunch or visit one of the food vendors nearby.   The Google map linked below will provide you with names and locations of restaurants nearby:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=restaurants&f=l&hl=en&sll=37.671796,-122.0857&sspn=0.004458,0.011362&ie=UTF8&t=h&rq=1&ev=zi&radius=0.37&split=1&hq=restaurants&hnear=&ll=37.671721,-122.085561&spn=0.003153,0.005681&z=18

REGROUPING AND DEPARTURE
If you do decide to leave City Hall for lunch, be sure to return to the rotunda (podium area) by 1:30 PM so that we can march back together as a group to make a powerful and peaceful statement with our unified numbers.  We anticipate that we should be back to the Chabot campus around 2:30 PM.

RETURN ALL SIGNS/STICKS
Please be sure to return all signs and sticks to the ASCC Office (Rm. 2311) so that we can recycle them for our next march.  The sticks cost some money and we will need them for the next peaceful demonstration.

ASSISTANCE
If, at any time, you require assistance or first aid, be sure to see one of the people wearing an orange or yellow vest.  We will have radios, telephones, and first-aid kits with us during this march.  There will also be police officers along the march making sure that we arrive at our destinations safely.  Please respect and follow their instructions since they are there for our benefit and at our request to help us fight budget cuts.

SCHEDULE (All times are approximate, so cooperation and understanding are appreciated)
Tuesday, March 29th Peaceful March to City Hall

9:00 AM   Gather in Cesar Chavez Courtyard
————   Sign Release of Liability Form
————   Sign Participation Agreement Form
———————-    Obtain wristband
———————-    Obtain water/snack
———————-    Obtain parade route and instructions
———————-    Use restroom facilities before departing

10:00 AM   Depart Chabot College to City Hall

11:30 AM   Arrive at City Hall
————-    Listen to speaker(s)
————-    Meet up with CSUEB students
————-    Lunch on your own (bring your own or visit nearby food venues)

1:30 PM     Regroup and Depart as one unit from City Hall Rotunda

2:30 PM     Return to Chabot College

The show will feature two 90-minute acts that feature singers, line dancers, tap dancers, piano recitals, stand up comedians, poets, magicians, and more with a 15 minute intermission between the acts.

Snacks will be available for purchase outside of the PAC at intermission (sorry, no food or drinks allowed in the PAC).

Tickets are on sale now for only $5.00 in the ASCC Office (Rm. 2311) and the Office of Student Life (Rm. 2355) or available at the door for $7.00.  At these low prices, this show is an incredible deal!

All proceeds benefit scholarships and awards that are offered by ASCC.

Danielle Preciado
Director of Student Life
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd. Room 2355
Hayward, CA 94545
Phone:  510-723-6608  Fax: 510-723-7029
Student Life:  The heartbeat of the campus.