October 1, 2009
SMC Opens New Veterans Center
SMC Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Help Asian American-Pacific Islander Students
SMC To Hold Community Meetings on Facilities Master Plan 2009 Update
SMC on YouTube: Student Writing Collective Goes Public
SMC Photo Department: Excellence & Loyalty on Display in Two Shows

September 15, 2009
Energy, Enthusiasm & Strong Budget Set Tone for Year Ahead
Water Theme Adopted for Global Teaching, Activities
Welcome New Employees!
SMC on YouTube: SMC Alum & Nobel Laureate Dr. Jeremy Pal
VIP Welcome Day Attracts 4,000-Plus New Students & Family Members
Observing Latino Heritage Month with Hayes-Bautista Lecture

September 1, 2009
SMC Offers New Program in Solar Installation
Jones, Ferede Named Recipients of Chairs of Excellence
Schwarzenegger to Tsang: Recent Visit to SMC a “Thrill”
SMC on YouTube: SMC Alum & Nobel Laureate Dr. Jeremy Pal
SMC Newsmakers Dan Cano, Genevieve Bertone, Sonali Bridges, Ethan Gallogly, Yulia Kozlova, Esau Tovar, Marc Trujillo, Diane Watanabe, Linda Yudin and Luis Badaro

August 1, 2009
SMC Professor Paying Private School Tuition for South L.A. Boy
Karlsen’s Glass Art at Lawndale Library Receives National Award
KCRW’s Olney, Masters & More Win L.A. Press Club Awards
SMC on YouTube: Recruitment Video Targets Out-of-State Students
Ordinary Women Are Extraordinary in Iran
SMC Newsmakers: Linda Yudin, Sandra Burnett, Anthony Chan, Michael Clark, Karin Costello, Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein, Arlene Kennedy, Luis Badaro, Sri Susilowati, Brad Lemonds, Patricia Ramos, Brenda Rothaupt, Chui Tsang and Al Vasquez.

June 19, 2009
2009 Ride Interns Serving in Nation’s Capital
Hall Honored as “Manager of Year”
Graduation 2009: Beginnings, Endings & Strengthening Ties
SMC on YouTube: “LA Mode 2009”
SMC’s “Celebrate America:” Early Independence Day June 27
Isomoto Named Vice President of Business & Administration
Art Mentor Exhibit “117”
International Youth Soccer Tournament at SMC July 28-31

June 10, 2009
New Quad Wins Major Landscape Architecture Award
Recognition Event June 17 to Honor Retirees & More
“LA Mode 2009”!
SMC on YouTube: Posthumous A.A. to Dunphy
Broad Stage Doubles Number of Performances in Venue’s Second Year
SMC Outstanding Scholar Athletes

June 1, 2009
SMC Student’s Journey from Nigeria to CalTech
Renowned Oceanographer-Surfing Champion & “Mr. Santa Monica” Named Alumni Winners
SMC Newsmakers: Lawrence Driscoll, Elham Gheytanchi, Janie Jones, Sheila Laffey, Brian Rodas and Sandra Rowe
SMC on YouTube: Posthumous A.A. to Dunphy
Paik, Goldstein Sons’ Remarkable Achievements
Footnotes (or musings from the editor): California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Visit to SMC

May 1, 2009
Honoring Luke Dunphy: A.A. to Be Awarded Posthumously
Selby Cultural L.A. Field Guide Reveals Fascinating Stories
SM Review Short Story Selected for 2009 “Best American Short Stories”
SMC on YouTube: UCLA Chancellor Block Speaks to SMC Students
Cal State Northridge President Koester to Speak at SMC Graduation
Contarsy: WSC Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach of Year

April 1, 2009
SMC Welcome Center Gets Special Acknowledgment from State Chancellor’s Office
Intriguing Aerogel Display at SMC Reveals Beauty, Scientific Usefulness
SMC Wins Sustainable Quality Award
SMC on YouTube: CNN Report on SMC Nursing Program
Milestone for Emeritus College Band: New Conductor
UCLA Chancellor Visits SMC, Reaffirms Commitment to Transfer
Hawk Is New Vice President of Business & Administration

March 1, 2009
Recession Driving Enrollment at SMC
Fiery Smith Full of Compassion
SMC Newsmakers: Dan Nannini, Michael Owens, Rob Rader, Marc Trujillo and Bob Ware
SMC on YouTube: “Don’t Take the Summer Off”
Lawson Wins Prestigious Statewide Administrative Excellence Award

February 1, 2009
SMC Small Business Center Wins Awards
Art Gallery: Powerful Tribute to Young, Slain Artist & Photojournalist
Respiratory Therapy Program Doubles in Size
SMC on YouTube: “Eat Your Way Through L.A.”
SMC Event Offerings Hit Record High