October Community Events Calendar
By Julia Chong
jchong@theguardsman.com
October 1
Partner Resource Days
Join SparkPoint CCSF Basic Needs Center in a meeting with EOPS, WuYee, Student Health, and Student Employment to learn how they can support the personal and educational needs of City College’s student body.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Ocean Campus, S-127
“Personifications” by Steven Raskan
Until Oct. 17, Gallery Obscura will feature a solo show by CCSF’s Photography Professor Emeritus Steven Raskan.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Ocean Campus, Visual Arts Building, Gallery Obscura
45 Years of Fine Art Printmaking
Until Oct. 28, the San Francisco Airport Museum will feature the 45 years of fine art printmaking at City College’s Fort Mason campus.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | San Francisco Airport Museum, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Departures Level 2, Gallery 1A
“Bursting at the Seams: Inside Philippine Detention Centers” by Rick Rocamora
Until Dec. 13, CCSF’s Journalism Department will feature Rick Rocamora’s national and international award-winning solo photo exhibit.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Ocean Campus, Bungalow 615
October 2
Centering Teachers Workshop Series: Honoring Our Lived Wisdom: Embracing our Personal Journeys and Healing as Critical Educators with Oriane Ides
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Virtual | RSVP at teachforthebay.com
October 3
Centering Teachers Workshop Series: Meeting the Moment, Changing the System & Sustaining for the Long Haul with Dixie Carranza, Dr. Rebecca Cheung, Don Daves-Rougeaux, & Dr. KO Wilson
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Virtual | RSVP at teachforthebay.com
October 4
Centering Teachers Workshop Series: How to Make Sure Teaching Remains Your Dream with Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Virtual | RSVP at teachforthebay.com
October 4
Centering Teachers Workshop Series: Voices from the Field
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP at teachforthebay.com
October 8
Budgeting Like A Boss
Join SparkPoint CCSF for a Financial Wellness Workshop with community partner and sponsor, Patelco Credit Union.
1 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP at bit.ly/FA24FW
Listen & Learn Series: Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students (HARTS) Program
Learn more about CCSF’s HARTS Program, which provides services to students who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, housing insecurity.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP at bit.ly/FA24LL
October 9
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Learn best practices for creating resumes and cover letters. The workshop will go over formatting, guiding questions, and any questions students may have.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ocean Campus, S-127
Employer Spotlight Wednesdays
All students are invited to connect with employers from education, mental health, and the nonprofit sector to learn more about career options.
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP at tizhong@ccsf.edu
October 15
Community Advocacy Resources Empowerment (C.A.R.E.) Training
Join the Accompliceship/Allyship Trainings with the C.A.R.E. Collective. Open to all students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Ocean Campus, Location TBD after RSVPing at CCSF.edu/events
October 16
Handshake & LinkedIn
Learn more about job-seeking platforms, Handshake and LinkedIn. Attendees will learn how to best navigate these sites, as well as open accounts.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual or Ocean Campus, S-127 | RSVP at bit.ly/FA24WW
October 22
Listen & Learn Series: Student Life & Leadership
Learn more about student life and leadership opportunities available on campus.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP at bit.ly/FA24LL
Building & Improving Your Credit
Join SparkPoint CCSF for a Financial Wellness Workshop with community partner and sponsor, Patelco Credit Union.
1 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP at bit.ly/FA24FW
October 23
Interviewing Strategies Workshop
Need to prepare for your next interview? Join the next Interviewing Strategies Workshop to learn essential tips, answer common questions, and hone your skills to set yourself up for success. Come ready to practice in a mock interview.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual or Ocean Campus, S-127 | RSVP at bit.ly/FA24WW
October 29
Protect Your Financial Information in The Digital World
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ocean Campus, S-127 or Virtual | RSVP at CCSF.edu/events
Prioritizing Your Mental Health: Active Minds Speaker
Sponsored by The Office of Student Equity, Student Health Services, and the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander AANHPI) Student Achievement Program, this monthly series helps students learn more about how they can prioritize their mental health.
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Ocean Campus, MUB140 | RSVP at bit.ly/ccsfaanhpisap24