Distinguished Author Eric Trethewey to Give Workshops at College

            Redding, CA — Distinguished author Eric Trethewey will hold several workshops and readings at Shasta College March 4 and 6, 2004.  The schedule of Trethewey’s activities is as follows:  Reading and discussion of his work and the craft of poetry, Thursday, March 4, 2004, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Room 400, open to all students and faculty; “A Poet’s Favorite Poems,” lecture on the poems and poets that most influenced his own work Saturday, March 6, 2004, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Room 806, open to everyone; and a reading of his work, with discussion to follow, Saturday, March 6, 2004, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Room 806, open to everyone.

            Eric Trethewey has published five books of poems, most recently Songs and Lamentations and Heart’s Hornbook.  His poems, stories, essays, and reviews have appeared in magazines and anthologies throughout the United States, Canada, and Britain, among these The Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic, The Paris Review, Poetry, The Yale Review, Perfect in their Art:  Poems on Boxing from Homer to Ali, and Coastlines:  The Poetry of Atlantic Canada.”  Trethewey was born and raised in rural Nova Scotia, received a Ph.D. from Tulane University, and is now a professor of English at Hollins University, which boasts one of the best and oldest writing programs in the nation.  Trethewey’s poetry of work, poverty, hardship and loss set against the stunning landscape of rural Nova Scotia closely mirrors many of our own experiences here in the foothills of the Sacramento Valley.
 Admission is free.

Refreshments provided by the Shasta College Foundation following the Saturday reading scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  These workshops and readings made possible by funding from Shasta College PACE (Program for Accelerated College Education).

Dr. Mary E. Retterer aCCEPTS POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT OF

shasta-tehama-trinity joint community college district AS OF JUNE 1, 2004

Board President Harold Lucas announced, “Dr. Mary Retterer will become the new Superintendent/ President of the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District, beginning June 1, 2004.  In our search for and evaluation of the candidates, Dr. Retterer stood out as the best suited for this college district.  Her personality, background, education, and experience are everything that we were looking for.”  Mr. Lucas added, “Also, during the last few months, we have been very fortunate to have the strong leadership of Dr. Tom Harris as Interim Superintendent/President.”

Dr. Retterer earned her Ph.D. at the University of Texas in Austin, her MBA and BA from Cal State San Bernardino, and her AA from Crafton Hills College. 

Mary Retterer has been President of Pima Community College-East Campus, in Tucson, Arizona since August of 1998.  Prior to that she served as President of Ridgewater College, a community and technical college in Willmar and Hutchinson, Minnesota.  While working for the San Bernardino Community College District, Dr. Retterer was a faculty member for 16 years, Vice President of the Academic Senate, and eventually Chair of the Department of Accounting, Real Estate, Business Math, Economics, and Management Information Services.

Dr. Retterer states, “Shasta is a wonderful college with an outstanding faculty and staff.  I am thrilled to be joining their team.”

EVENING OF PERFORMANCES
Redding, CA — Shasta College is holding an “Evening of Performances,” in honor of Black History Month, Wednesday, February 25, 2004, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Room 806, on the main college campus.  This event celebrates Black History and the many contributions and achievements that African-Americans have made to our culture.  There will be music, poetry reading, and speakers, as well as special guest W.G. Garland, Vice President of Student Services and Cultural Diversity at the college.  Everyone is welcome.  Admission is free.  If you would like more information, contact event coordinator Pamela Spoto at 225-4611.

DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR SERIES 2004
Redding, CA – Shasta College is presenting its Sixth Annual Distinguished Author Series featuring the talents and works of Kimberley Snow and Barry Spacks.  The authors plan several activities.  The first is a creative writing class titled, “Fundamentals of Memoir Writing,” featuring the talents of author Kimberley Snow, Wednesday, March 25, 2004, 12:30 p.m., Room 804 (Building 800); followed by a class presentation by Barry Spacks, titled, “How to Write a Poem,” 2:00 p.m., Room 400 (Humanities Hall).  An evening event featuring poet Barry Spacks reading selections from his poetry works is at 7:00 p.m., in Room 802.  Sponsored by the Center for Language Arts and Social Science and Learning Three grant, all activities are free and open to community members.




BACHELOR’S DEGREE PARTNERSHIP
Redding, CA — Shasta College and representatives Southern Oregon University are holding a student information session Thursday, February 5, 2004, 5:30 p.m., in the Shasta College Board Room (Room 152) on the main Redding campus. The information session will inform students about how they can earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration through Southern Oregon University, while attending classes on the Shasta College main campus in Redding.  For more information, please call (530) 225-4938 or email:  universitycenter@shastacollege.edu.




YOUTH SYMPHONY PLANS MEETING AND REHEARSAL

            Redding, CA — Shasta College Youth Symphony is holding its second semester organizational meeting at the time of its first rehearsal Wednesday, January 21, 2004, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Room 633 at Shasta College.  Students and parents should plan to attend this first meeting in order to learn how the Orchestra functions, the registration process, what is required of all members, including the music fee, and for new members schedule an audition time.   Potential new members need to audition for the symphony at this rehearsal.  All students must be registered by February 20, 2004 at the latest.

FOURTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES
Redding, CA — Redding, CA — Shasta College’s Fourth Annual Film Series will feature films from seven different countries this year.  Screenings will take place every other Friday during the spring semester. The first film showing is January 30, 2004.  Audience members are invited to stay after the film for group discussion, which is led by faculty members.   Admission to all films is free.  For further information, contact Frank Nigro at 225-4875 or visit the film series web page at: http://www3.shastacollege.edu/filmseries/.

Friends of the Artist:  Two Views
Redding, CA — The Center for Fine Arts and Communication presents “Friends of the Artist:  Two Views,” January 21, 2004 through February 20, 2004, at the Shasta College Art Gallery, Building 300, featuring the watercolor paintings of Bay Area artist Betty J. Bailey and acrylics on canvas and paper by Redding artist Drew Burgess.  Included in the exhibit, along with the watercolors, will be rare videotape featuring many leading Northern California artists singing and playing creative instruments. The exhibit takes a warm and personal look at the world of the artist and their circle of friends. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Monday through Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Admission is free.  There will also be a free artist lecture by Drew Burgess Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., in the Humanities Room 400, on the main campus.




COMMUNITY BAND RECRUITING MEMBERS
Redding, CA — The Shasta College Community Concert Band is recruiting members and invites all interested community musicians to join this ensemble and participate during the Spring 2004 semester.  Under the direction of Dr. Larry Grandy, the community band is a true community ensemble consisting of approximately 100 musicians of all ages, occupations, and musical abilities. This spring semester is a special one for the band, as it marks its 25^th anniversary at the college.  An introductory meeting for new members only is Thursday, January 22, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Room 633 (band room), on the main campus.  No formal auditions are required for participation, but band members must read music and either play a Brass, Woodwind, or Percussion instrument.  Full rehearsals for the entire band will begin Thursday, January 29, 2004, 7:00 p.m., in Room 633, and continue throughout the spring semester. For further information, please call the Community Band’s Conductor Larry Grandy at 225-4940.

COMMUNITY CHORALE RECRUITMENT
Redding, CA — The Shasta College Community Chorale and Women’s Ensemble Choirs are encouraging new singers to come out and sing with the choirs. Auditions for the Women’s Ensemble are Thursday, January 22, 2004, 5:30 p.m., Room 638, and auditions for the Community Chorale are Monday, January 26, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Room 638. The Community Chorale is a mixed ensemble, which includes men and women, and meets Monday evenings. This spring, the chorale is singing musical theater excerpts.  The Women’s Ensemble meets Thursday afternoons at 5:00 p.m.; women the ages of 16 and older are welcome. For further information, please call the choirs director Dr. Waterbury at 225-4941.




NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Redding, CA — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.  The Shasta College Dental Hygiene Program welcomes children ages seven and older.  Dental Hygiene students can provide low cost preventative services and sealants to your children’s teeth to help keep those smiles bright.  For more information or to make an appointment, please call 245-7332.

SHASTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

“THE INFLUENCE OF EASTERN EUROPE”
Redding, CA — The Shasta Symphony’ Orchestra presents its second concert of the 54^th Concert Season titled, “The Influence of Eastern Europe,” Sunday, March 7, 2004, 3:15 p.m., in the Shasta College Theatre. The concert combines the Shasta Symphony Orchestra with the Simpson College Orchestra, highlighting Dr. Paul Thorlakson as piano soloist in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto Number 3.  Dr. Richard Fiske will conduct, and in keeping with the theme, the concert features Polish, Czech, and Russian works.  Tickets are $10 for General Admission and $9.00 for Students/Seniors.

Roger Berry Sculpture Featured

            Redding, CA — The Center for Fine Arts and Communication presents the exhibit “Roger Berry Sculpture,” March 1, 2004, through April 13, 2004, at the Shasta College Art Gallery, Building 300, on the main campus.  Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Monday through Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Admission is free. Mr. Berry’s work features geometric solids, cubes, cones, and spheres.  It probes the relationships these solids might have with one another.  Berry’s current sculptures are fragments of interlocking spheres described by conic bands.  According to Berry, “they grow from a premise or first move, one conic band joining another.  Each subsequent move adds form and limits to the whole.  The finished piece is a balance of the sculptural intent and the alignments of the spheres.  The forms are not apparent from a single perspective, but are revealed when seen in the round.”  Mr. Berry will give an artist slide lecture on the main campus Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., in the Humanities Room 400.  The community is welcome.  Admission is free.

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART QUILT SHOW

Shasta College is pleased to announce its annual “Straight from the Heart” Quilt Show at the Shasta College Museum and Research Center.  The quilt show runs March 16 through April 22, 2004, and is available for viewing Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Great Room at the Shasta College Museum, Building 6500, 11555 Old Oregon Trail.  The museum will also be open April 3 and 4, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for an open house.  There will be new and old quilts displayed from the collections of people associated with Shasta College, namely students, faculty, and staff.  Quilt histories will be shown on each quilt.  The community is welcome to attend this very popular event.  A donation of $1 is optional and appreciated.  There is limited free parking available beside the museum.

If you would like more information, please contact the Shasta College Museum and Research Center at 225-4754.