Volunteers tackle Tecolote trash

Andy Simmons
March 25, 2010

Flat tires, leather jackets and sleeping bags were some of the items found on March 20 at the third annual San Diego Mesa College’s Canyon Day clean up. This day was held by Tecolote Canyon Natural Park Ranger Janice Lavelle and Mesa College Professors Don Barrie and Bill Brothers. There were hundreds... Read more »

Famous Neuroscientist visits Mesa College

Alec Fernandes
March 25, 2010

More than 300 people crammed into the G-101 lecture hall on March 15 to see world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Vilayanur S. Ramachandran. The UCSD professor visited Mesa College to lecture on his research relating to synesthesia and phantom limb syndrome. The Cambridge graduate passionately explained... Read more »

No confidence vote for Mesa VP

Hope Arjomand
March 25, 2010

The San Diego Mesa College Academic Senate confirmed a vote of no confidence is in place regarding Vice President of Instruction Tim McGrath. The issue was taken to the Board of Trustees on March 11, where Academic Senate President Cynthia Rico Bravo was joined by Mesa Professor Rob Fremland to present... Read more »

Powerful Latinas set example for Mesa students

Jennifer Karnan
March 25, 2010

Powerful Latinas founder Aurelia Flores gave two presentations of “Powerful Latinas Leadership Lessons” on Tuesday, March 16 at Mesa as part of Women’s History Month. Flores was introduced by political science professor Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, who is also involved with the Women’s... Read more »

Former Mesa VP dies of cancer

Sarah Swasey
March 25, 2010

Dr. Richard Rose, former San Diego Mesa College Vice President of Student Services, died at the age of 56 on March 10 after battling pancreatic cancer. According to San Diego Community College District Chancellor Dr. Constance Carroll, Rose was a dedicated advocate for students. He made sure that students... Read more »