The GWC Design Program “Enchanted” their student showcase attendees on Friday, December 9th!
1 year ago
Our Design program instructor, Greg Wight, has partnered with a local physician who, for the last two (2) years has put on an extraordinary local Halloween event that attracts over 20,000 spectators and media attention. Our GWC Design program students help each year to build life-size props and displays of all sorts, turning the street into a movie-like set.
For last week’s Design show, held Friday, December 9th, our program obtained some of the props used in the Halloween event, embellishing them for display. In addition, the students took the time to build new and innovative displays, using animatronics, in
GWC’s 36th Annual Chican@/Latin@ Conference was a HUGE success!
1 year ago
Staying true to this year's conference theme of “¡Adelante Estudiante!” – “Let Us Go Forward, Student!” our Coast Community College District staff and faculty provided our local high school students with another successful year for our Chican@/Latin@ event! On December 2, 2011, over 450 students from 14 high schools attended a day of inspiring speeches and informative workshops here on the Golden West College campus. The event’s theme was chosen to encourage students to continue forward, no matter what challenges they are facing.
I enjoy being able to put this in perspective again for those that are reading my blogs...that
GWC students volunteer hundreds of hours to Dr. Nobles’ Halloween Extravaganza in Fountain Valley.
1 year ago
During the Month of October, our Golden West College Volunteer Design Team made a significant contribution to the Fountain Valley Halloween event, logging in over 3,000 hours.
Dr. Anthony Noble creates and funds a Halloween extravaganza every year, transforming an entire street into a Halloween ‘Movie Set’. This year’s theme was ‘Haunted Fairy Tales’ — last year it was ‘Star Wars’. An estimated 18,000 people came out to see the amazing displays.
Students were able to hone their skills, and get some practical experience, working on Disneyland-type sets, characters and projects at 16 different sites on the street. Many students
Learn how to sell yourself…not literally of course!
1 year ago
In order to get the job you want now, the career you want later, the life you want, the income you desire, the soul mate you may be looking for, the connections to your future…you have to learn how to market your best asset…YOU!
When you look at what a resume’ is, an interview, a first date or your college applications are, the most common ground is that it is a reflection of you. These are ways to build and create buy-in from the person, company, or college of your choice. There is never a better time than
GWC’s got Talent- Faculty Newsroom article
1 year ago
Father and Son Instructors go Hollywood!
Golden West College instructors Tom and Jon Kubis were brought on board by FOX network’s hit television show “America’s Got Talent” and Sony Records to create musical arrangements for this year’s million dollar winner, vocalist Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
Landau won the nationwide voting with his vocals that have a remarkable similarity to the the late Frank Sinatra. “Jon and I were part of a team brought in for the daunting task of creating a CD’s and DVD’s worth of musical arrangements and compositions for 35 musicians in one week” Tom explained.
Tom conducted
How to not get “stuck” at a Community College
1 year ago
I have been in my position here with the college for over four (4) years now, and without fail the most common question I get is “do students get stuck for years at GWC?” The answer is no, when you are speaking of the word “stuck.” In taking a look at this term, it assumes that something happened to the student that is out of their control. This “getting stuck” phrase is a complete mis-conception. Now, this being said, students can (in any college atmosphere) set themselves behind in their education, causing them to put in additional semesters and
One man’s passion refines a generation…have you found yours?
1 year ago
I woke up this morning to the news that we had lost one of our generation’s most influential innovators, Steve Jobs. As I read through a few of the articles posted in regards to his passing, I came across one of his motivational speeches- in my opinion, his most life-changing motivational speeches. As I watched this YouTube video of his 2005 Stanford University Graduation Speech (PLEASE watch at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd_ptbiPoXM&feature=player_embedded#!), I realized how much of an influence this speech could be for our current, as well as our incoming students.
In his speech he addresses
Did you know you can go to college for FREE as a High School student?
1 year ago
Does the word FREE intrigue your interest? If that doesn't do it, then maybe the idea that you can start college early and get some units (aka college credit) under your belt while your still in high school will!
Before I tell you how to play the game, let me first identify a few important things. First, this applies to Junior (11th grade) and Senior (12th grade) level students only. Second, you cannot enroll in any Physical Education courses as an Early Start (get to know this term-this is what we call you if you take advantage of this opportunity)
Start your Career in Auto Technology – NEW Hybrid Vehicle Training Course Available!
1 year ago
One of the major draws as a community college, in addition to A.A. programs and transfer, is our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. We see many students looking for a career path that are not necessarily transfer driven. I always tell students who are NOT interested in taking the general education required for a Bachelors degree to look at all of their options. These programs are geared to offer the in-depth and hands-on training needed to secure an entry level position in their desired field.
One of our top CTE programs is our Automotive Technology program. They are constantly
Welcome to the new GWC Outreach website and my blog!
1 year ago
Welcome to the new GWC Outreach Website and my Blog!
In this first blog I want to take the time to introduce myself, explain the purpose of my blog and go over the features on this site.
My name is Anna Greenwald and I am the Outreach Coordinator at Golden West College. I have been in this position for over three (3) years and with our college for almost six (6) years. My primary job is to serve as a liaison between the college and local high schools and community organizations. Most of my time is spent presenting at
