IWV Campus
On Thursday, April 29, 2010 Cerro Coso Community College hosted 250 area
5th graders as part of their "I'm Going to College" program. Children
from all over the valley came to tour the college and enjoy a fun-filled day
of activities, which included demonstrations from the college's Health
Careers, Solar Technology, and Physical Education Departments.
The day began with a personal "Welcome" from the College President, Mary
Retterer, and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. James Fay. Cerro
Coso student ambassadors, baseball players, and Associated Student Body
members then gave the children tours of the IWV campus including a trip
through the Cerro Coso Child Development Center. Instructor Debby Kurti
engaged the children with a Lego Robotics Demonstration in the Learning
Resource Center and then the 5th graders were treated to a lunch in the
campus courtyard.
Another "I'm Going to College" event was held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
Yet another 170 area 5th graders from Inyokern, Gateway, Pierce, St. Ann's,
and a group of homeschooler's visited the campus. Students were
welcomed by President, Dr. Mary Retterer; Vice President of Student
Services, Jill Board; and the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. James
Faye. These students enjoyed demonstrations in Solar Technology, Web Design,
Interactive Lego Robotics, and also explored the Library and Child
Development Centers.
"The I'm Going to College event is a great opportunity for area children to
learn about the wonderful things Cerro Coso has to offer, both academically
and athletically. It's a fun-filled energizing day for everyone - the
children, our students, administrators, instructors, and staff," stated
President-Elect, Jill Board. "We began this program a number of years
ago to expose children to the college experience and to encourage them to go
to college. It's never too early to start planning for the future,"
concluded Board.
Cerro Coso Community College hosts area 5th graders at their annual "I'm
Going to College" events in April and May. Students enjoyed a
fun-filled day of activities including campus tours and department
demonstrations in Health Careers, Solar Technology, Physical Education, and
Lego Robotics.
Checking out the fish in the college fountain!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Natalie Dorrell, Public Information (760) 384-6260