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A group of University of Southern California students toured CHC's environmentally responsible and resource-efficient campus learning about LEED-certified projects on November 23. Facilities Director Larry Cook spoke to the group about Crafton's commitment to sustainability from design through construction, operation, and maintenance.

The Crafton Hills Respiratory Care 2021 Graduation Ceremony premiered on YouTube Dec 16. Program Director Dr. Michael Sheahan welcomed the graduates and their families to the celebration.

On December 9, the CHC Academic Senate hosted a celebration in memory of Catherine Hendrickson. Hendrickson served as a librarian from September 2004 until her retirement in June 2020. A plaque honoring Hendrickson, who passed away in May 2021, was recently installed in the library.

On November 29,Assemblymember James Ramos, a member of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, hosted a virtual closing ceremony in celebration of Native American History Month at Crafton Hills College.

One of the key components of Crafton's College Honors Institute is supporting student research. Many of our Honors classes require students to expand existing research projects already included in the course or create new ones. At the end of each semester, the Honors Institute hosts a CHC Student Research Conference where students can showcase their research. It is open to ALL students on campus, not just Honors students.

On December 20, the CHC Psychology Club hosted a holiday celebration for the CARE/CalWORKS and EOPS students and their families, complete with food, crafts, gifts, and a visit from Santa. There were over 80 attendees and a dozen volunteers, including two alumni who are in graduate school and came to help with the event.

The Student Services team at Crafton Hills College has put every aspect of the enrollment process into a single, easy, one- day online session. The virtual event will be held January 5, when students will be scheduled to receive help through the entire 6-step enrollment and class selection process, including meeting with counselors, securing financial aid, and registering for courses so that they are ready to begin classes on January 18.

Crafton Hills College is set to break ground on the construction of the new Finkelstein Performing Arts Center, scheduled to open in 2024. The building will house instructional spaces for music, theater, and dance programs. It will also provide an improved venue for campus performances and other CHC events. The projected $41 million cost of the building will be funded through a voter- approved bond measure and state- matching funds.

On December 8, the CHC student senate presented an in-person event where Crafton students were able to visit campus club booths, participate in games and activities, and - for associated student cardholders -- receive free CHC hats, beanies, and other swag.

The CHC Foundation hosted the 9th Annual Friends of Crafton Hills College Luncheon on December 3.The event, held in the Public Safety Allied Health Building, provided an opportunity for the nonprofit to update attendees on how donations are used to support programs and students.

From November 29 through December 10, the CHC Art Gallery featured the artwork of students enrolled in fall studio art classes, including sculpture, design, drawing, and painting.

Crafton Hills College will receive funding from the California Community College Strong Workforce project to expand and strengthen its role partnering with the Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupation Program (CRY-ROP). The award is from the Strong Workforce's "Building Bridges from High School to Community College" project and will be used to provide area high school students with the opportunity to learn about the benefits of attending community college and completing career and technical education (CTE) certificates or degrees.

Each year, the CHC Psychology Club provides gifts and hosts a celebration for our CARE/CalWORKs students.

With the motto "Won't back down," the 30 cadets from CHC Fire Academy 105 showed that they had the grit and determination to make it through the College's premier 18-week program and meet the State Fire Marshal's Basic Skills requirements for Firefighter 1 & 2 Certifications.