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Co-Producer of 'Outfoxed' on Campus for Viewing of Documentary THIS WEEK Core Values: Excellence Ongoing » “Mexico: Portraits of Complexity/Retratos de la Integrity Complejidad,” exhibit of photographs by James Collegiality Lerager, Edouard De Merlier and Library galleries Inclusiveness (through Sept. 25). » “Unauthorized Manifestations: Voices from the September 3, 2004 Newsletter from President Margie Lewis Other Side” exhibit of photographs by Glenn Stern, Floating Wall and Library galleries (through Sept. 25). Co-Producer of ‘Outfoxed’ On Campus for Viewing of Documentary » “Ernest Velardi – A 30-Year Retrospective of Egg Film screening is set for Monday, September imposing a “right–wing” point of view or risk losing their jobs. Tempura Paintings” exhibit, Art Gallery (through The screening will be held on September 13, from 3-5 p.m., in Sept. 30). 13, sponsored by Philosophy and Religious H-131. 6 • Monday Studies along with the Journalism Department. Gilliam is a former dot-com executive turned activist filmmaker. » Labor Day holiday; campus closed. In the wake of 9/11, Gilliam left his position as chief 7 • Tuesday technology officer of high-profile startup Business.com The Philosophy and Religious Studies » Late-start classes begin. and devoted his time to more pressing matters. Department along with the Journalism Department » Reception honoring new managers and newly ten- Through MoveOn.org, in 2003, he collaborated are sponsoring the film screening of “Outfoxed: ured faculty, Culinary Arts dining room, with veteran filmmaker Robert Greenwald to research Rupert Murdoch’s War on Journalism” with a Q-and- 2:30-4 p.m. and help produce the groundbreaking documentary, A session with co-producer, Jim Gilliam, following 8 • Wednesday “Uncovered: The War on Iraq,” about the faulty intel- the documentary. » Student Learning Outcomes Dialogue, Wilson ligence that led the U.S. to war. “Outfoxed” explores the issue of media bias Conference Room, 3- 5 p.m. Bringing together the world of film, politics, and regarding social and political matters and its 9 • Thursday the Internet, “Uncovered” defined a new generation of impact on society. Media experts, including Jeff » Academic Senate, Wilson Conference Room, 3 p.m. films — the grassroots political documentary. Gilliam Cohen (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting), Bob then co-produced Greenwald’s next film, “Outfoxed: McChesney (Free Press), Chellie Pingree (Common Rupert Murdoch’s War on Journalism,” an unprecedent- THEY SAID IT Cause), Jeff Chester (Center for Digital Democracy) ed look at the propaganda techniques employed by FOX and David Brock (Media Matters) provide context in News. “It is the mark of an educated the in–depth look at media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Fox News. All are welcome to the screening and there is no admission fee. mind to be able to entertain a The film also features former Fox News employees, including Rear access to the auditorium will close at 3:05 p.m. thought without accepting it .” producers, reporters, bookers and writers who recount the pressures of – Aristotle Student Learning Outcomes Dialogues @Cypress is published each week. If The look of the CypressCollege.edu Web site was refreshed A series of dialogues will be held to identify definitions and you would like to have items included, just a bit during the summer. The links for the Online applica- processes for establishing and measuring student learning out- please contact Marc Posner in the Public tion, WebStar and the class schedule are now at the very top of the comes for individual courses and programs. All faculty members, Information Office at ext. 47006 or page (instead of the bottom). The change was based on feedback classified staff, administrators, and students are invited to partici- [email protected]. about making those items easier to find. These icons now appear pate in the dialogues. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, on each page of the college Web site that has been designed within September 8, from 3-5 p.m. in the Wilson Conference Room. Margie Lewis, President the standard look. If you don’t see the new graphics yet, reload Facilitating the dialogues will be Dr. Randy Martinez, Nancy (714) 484-7308 this page from your browser’s toolbar (you may need to “clear the Deutsch, and Dr. Heather Brown. [email protected] cache” in Explorer or Netscape since they archive old icons). Cypress College • 9200 Valley View Street • Cypress, CA 90630 • (714) 484-7000 • http://CypressCollege.edu CHARGERS Information Table Serves Nearly 2,000 Students to Start Semester BRIEFLY Close to 2,000 students were assisted in the 10 The table was run by Jorge Ramirez, dean of The retirement of Sue days that the information table was set up to help Student Support Services, on behalf of the 5% MORE A reception honoring (Reichart) Sever, Court guide students. Over 700 students approached the Committee. new managers and newly Reporting Instructor, was Information table in the first two days of the semester. Special thanks to the following volunteers: Nancy tenured faculty will be held recognized at the August 24 Due to the huge success of this much–needed Byrnes, Karen Cant, Nina DeMarkey, Steve Donley, on Tuesday, September 7, board meeting. service, the information booth will be set up again in Nancy Deutsch, Mo Entezampour, Mary Lou Ford, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the January prior to the start of the spring semester. Betty Fowke, Mary Lou Giska, Beverly Heasley, Culinary Arts dining room. “I know that the students we helped appreciated Kathleen Hess, Will Heusser, Pat Humpres, Mike Refreshments will be served. Baseball coach Scott the fact that we were there,” said Dr. Lewis. “There’s Kasler, Monica Kim, Margie Lewis, Carol Mattson, Honorees include: new Pickler led the Yarmouth– no telling how many students we ‘saved’ because we Bob Nadell, Louella Nelson, Beth Piburn, Marc managers – Regina Ford, Dennis (Mass.) Red Sox were able to provide them with good information or Posner, Joyce Ricci, Alex Rosales, Marion Shocklee, Nina DeMarkey and Jose to the 2004 Cape League just make them feel welcome.” Kathy Wada, Dave Wassenaar. Recinos; newly tenured fac- Championship. The Red ulty members – Virgil Adams, Time Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sox defeated the Falmouth Kathy Alvarez, Lisa Clark, 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 31 Commodores, 8–4 in 11 Cherie Dickey, Christie Diep, innings on August 14 in the 8-9 * 20 # 67 68 25 24 11 15 10 Sharon Easton, Jean England, Cape Cod Baseball League’s 9-10 * 40 # 60 36 15 15 26 18 16 Richard Fee, Michael Flores, title game. 10-11 64** 11 # 68 39 9 27 25 20 6 Robert Grantham, David This is Scott’s first cham- Halahmy, Elizabeth Hamman, pionship during his seven-year 11-12 ** 15 # 65 45 22 11 15 22 23 Sarah Jones, Barbara Kashi, tenure as field manager of the 12-1 37 28 23 55 30 15 34 16 13 19 Kathleen McAlister, David Y–D Red Sox. 1-2 11 58 29 85## 50 31 21 19 12 15 Nussbaum, Fola Odebunmi, The Cape Cod Baseball John Payne, Kathleen Reiland, 2-3 38 36 35 ## 29 32 6 21 11 14 League is the nation’s oldest, Doug Sallade, Renee Ssensalo, most successful amateur base- 3-4 29 61 19 42 24 Closed Closed 12 21 13 Wendy Valencia, Amy Vega- ball league. It aims to foster Totals 172 249 106 442 321 149 138 145 132 116 1970 Pritchett, Denise Vo, and the careers of top prospects Key: * No record kept ** Combined hours 10 to 12 # Opening day table opened at noon ## Combined hours 1 to 3 Nancy Welliver. in the nation. A report on Cypress The Budget & Planning Seven former Cypress College’s Committee has allocated College women’s soccer play- Construction $10,000 for funding requests ers have signed with four-year Projects for conference registration schools: Renee Haynes, Cal After a significant delay, the “Construction Updates” section of the college Web site has been updated with for the 2004-2005 year. This State Dominguez Hills; Katie new content and valuable information. The change comes as students are developing a growing interest in the is $5,000 more than last year, Roche, Cal State Dominguez projects. which will provide mon- Hills; Brooke Johns, With that in mind, brief descriptions of the various construction projects have been added to the section’s ies for more employees to University of Hartford (CT,); main page. Links are available to areas with additional information. attend area conferences and Cynthia Pinkney, San Jose The Opening Day construction video “Extreme Makeover: Campus Edition” has been added under the workshops, although it is not State (CA); Andrea Serrano, “Galleries” heading on the page, along with four photo slide shows. More photographs will be added as the enough to cover transporta- Menlo Park College (CA); images are taken and processed for the Web. tion and accommodations for Michele Chapman, Ottawa Finally, the “Construction Updates” section includes the campus closure maps that have been circulated out-of-town or out-of-state University (KS); and Nataly and posted with the start of school. conferences. The deadline to Clavel, University of LaVerne Look for new content under the “Construction Updates” icon on a regular basis. submit requests is Monday, (CA). September 13, by 4 p.m. For nearly a half-million students, Cypress College has been a springboard to their dreams. Come to Cypress College and Go Places! CypressCollege.edu • FALL SCHEDULE 2004 CRN SEC DATES TIME DAYS INSTRUCTOR ROOM CRN SEC DATES TIME DAYS INSTRUCTOR ROOM SOCIOLOGY SPEECH SOC 101 C INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 Units SPCH 100 C HUMAN COMMUNICATION 3 Units 12588 008 10/25-12/22 3:30P- 6:20P M W Yurak, W.
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