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Vax Mandate Update
The vaccination check-in policy remains in effect on both the Verdugo and Garfield Campuses. In addition, GCC continues to require that masks be worn indoors despite the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health lifting its indoor mask requirement in March. Los Angeles County Public Health still strongly recommends that people continue to wear masks in indoor public places and defers to each institution and business to decide its own rules. At GCC, that means if you’re indoors, mask up.
Dr. Viar Named Man of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Viar for being named Glendale Chamber of Commerce “Man of the Year” during the Glendale Mayor’s State of the City address on Wednesday, March 23. Dr. Viar, who will retire after a 45-year career in higher education, has served as superintendent/president of GCC for nearly nine years. He and his wife Jane have been a fixture in the Glendale Community since arriving in 2013. Dr. Viar and Jane were joined at the luncheon by their son, Justin and daughter-in-law, Adrianne.
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Architecture
Architecture student Mania Minasvand was a finalist in the Bee Breeders Home for the Blind Competition, the world's leading architecture competition featuring students from international colleges and universities. Mania’s submission was selected for the shorted projects list. The Home for the Blind competition is part of a Bee Breeders Competition series focused on accessible architecture, specifically designs for a semi-detached house for a single blind occupant. Awards were decided by an international jury panel. Mania credits her instructor, Paul Chiu, with advising her through the competition. “My design concept for the home of the blind, The Paper Clip House, was inspired by the idea of a walking trail that forms a continuous two-dimension path on the ground to mark the shape of its pattern, and then we pull the pattern upwards to form a three-dimensional shape. Just like a shape of a paper clip resting on the ground and pulling it upwards to form a three-dimension path to imply a hidden space,” Mania said.
While You Are Away
The area now known as the Kinesiology and Vaquero Athletic Complex (VQ) is nearing completion after extensive remodeling and construction. Some areas are now open and repopulated with staff and students. Here is a look at some of the artwork now in place in the gym, locker room, and weight room. Go Vaqs!
Web Wednesdays
Making sure content is updated and accurate on the college website is important. It is encouraged to update your webpage presence to reflect the most current information. If you are not sure how to do that, the Office of Communications is offering Web Editing Basics (WEB) training every Wednesday. Click here to sign up.
In the News: CalWORKs
A recent article and subsequent column in the LA Times examined California’s practice of taking child support payments meant for low-income families enrolled in the CalWORKs program. Although GCC was not specifically part of either piece, our well-known and successful CalWORKs program prompted the newspaper to photograph our CalWORKs office for visual support. The photo was featured both times. Big thanks to Aarin Edwards for making sure the photo shoot went well.
Chief's Corner: Safety Tips
Chief Sam DiGiovanna currently serves as the Co-Director of the Verdugo Fire Academy. Prior to GCC, his 35 years in fire service included stints with the LA Co. Fire Department and 20 years with the City of Monrovia, six years as fire chief. You may have seen him on NBC-4 Los Angeles where he provides fire/life safety stories. Chief Sam provides articles on staying safe during specific times of the year. Here are his warm weather safety tips: