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Frank Madrid served at Crafton Hills College as an instructor of mathematics and faculty chair of the Multimedia & Information Technology Department. He was only 33 years old when he unexpectedly succumbed to thyroid disease complications in May of 2020.

On Thursday, January 14, Crafton Hills College welcomed back faculty for the Spring 2021 semester at an in-service meeting held via Zoom.An informal 30-minute meet-and- greet session allowed for staff and faculty to connect while sharing stories and photos of their animal companions in celebration of the "bring your pet to work day" theme.

The CHC Black History Month Planning Committee has organized virtual activities each Wednesday at noon through the month of February to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and recognize their central role in U.S. history.

On Jan 21, the Mexican consulate in San Bernardino invited Herberth "Alex" Jaco, CHC Sr. Student Services Tech with Outreach and Educational Partnerships, to participate in a Facebook live event, to provide information about community college to our Spanish speaking community. It was entitled "Ventanilla de Orientación Educativa, San Bernardino."

Crafton Hills College regional job developer Monique Ware received the California Community College Life Changer Scholarship. This full-tuition scholarship from National University will allow Ware to begin her master's degree studies in a social emotional learning program in the fall.

Crafton Hills College is seeking submissions for the second annual New Works Festival themed, Never Tell Me the Odds. Playwrights are encouraged to submit 10-minute or one-act plays featuring underdogs, uphill battles, the struggle to find a place in the world or similar themes.

CHC's Respiratory Care Program Director Michael Sheahan volunteered his services on a CAL-MAT assignment in El Centro, CA earlier this month.