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College Assistance Migrant Program
Winter Quarter 2013 Volume I, Issue 2
Introducing the Newest Member of the C.A.M.P. Familia
Important Dates
Elsa received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from CSUB. Elsa is the proud mother of three young children. In her free time, Elsa enjoys photography and doing crafts with her children.
Elsa Gomez is the new Administrative Assistant for the College Assistance Migrant Program at CSUB. In this position, she provides clerical and administrative support to the C.A.M.P. advisors and the program director.
Students Preparing for Job Interviews… For the Winter Quarter, our students enrolled in a two unit GST 165A- Career Development course. The course is designed to enhance the overall student’s awareness and development in the area of Career Exploration. During the course, the students developed a resume, presented a career research project, were engaged with career exploration activities, and completed the course by participating in a Mock Interview as the culminating project for the course. Our partnership with the Community Engagement and Career Center (CECE) and the campus community allowed the students to gain practical experience of job interview expectations via their mock interviews. The community business and CSUB campus partners provided invaluable feedback and personal insight of the Interview “Dos and Don’ts” which undoubtedly enriched and benefitted our C.A.M.P. students in their preparation for their professional career. We would like to express our appreciation for their support and taking time out of their busy professional schedule to be part of the C.A.M.P. Mock Interviews. We look forward to our future partnerships.
“The mock interview has prepared me for future interviews…I know what is expected, and I also know what I need to work on in order to present myself in a way that will make me a better candidate for the job.”--Diana Contreras, C.A.M.P. 2012-13
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April 1 – HOLIDAY
April 2 – Spring Term Begins
April 9 – Last Day to ADD Classes
April 15 – Academic Advising Begins for Fall Term
April 22 – Last Day to Withdraw w/o “W”
April 22 – Registration for Fall Term Begins
May 6 – Registration for Summer Term Begins
May 20 – Last Day to Withdraw for Serious or Compelling Reason
May 27 – HOLIDAY
June 10 – Last Day of Classes
June 11 – Study/Reading Day
June 12-15 – Examination Period
June 14-15 – Commencement
Quarterly Newsletter
Ruby Alvarez (CAMP Alumni), Office of Student
Right & Responsibilities
Jaime Doniaz, (CAMP Alumni) Kern School Federal Credit Union
Elsa Gomez, Administrative Assistant
Community Supporters: Carolyne Wood-Bakersfield Blaze Steven Herrera-National University Nicole Boling-Frito Lay Barry Hill-Boys & Girls Club
Nancy Solis-Kero ABC Ch23 Harry Bryant-Farmers Denise Tyree-Montecino-Innovative
Engineer Systems, Inc. Traco Matthews-Aera Energy Jamie Daniez-Kern School Credit Union Megan Murphy-Bakersfield Blaze Joyce Myers-Bakersfield ARC Karen Vived-Sun World John De Leon-Valley Achievement
Center Kelly Records-Kern High School Amy Raddatz-CASA of Kern County Lisa Marriot-Smith-Aeros
Environmental Donna Warren-Social Security
Administration Kathy Pistoresi-Physique Fitness
Therapy
Who / What Motivates You in Life?
A Special Thank You to our CSUB On-Campus and New Community Supporters
– The C.A.M.P. Staff
CSUB Supporters:
Ruby Alvarez-Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities
EJ Callahan-Student Union & Student Organizational Governance
Eva De Leon-Nursing Department Dodie Hyatt-STEM Student Services Pamela Jacobsen-Admissions &
Records Dagmara Karnowski-International
Students & Programs Alma Kumar- CA Mini-Corps Program Emily Poole-Student Union & Student
Organizational Governance Angelica Vasquez-Liberal Studies
Department Steve Watkin-Outreach Office
Gabriel Garcia-Bureau of Land Management
John Skibinski-Bureau of Land Management
Alejandra Garcia-Kern Adult Literacy Council
Jennifer Bravo-Senior Professional In Human Resources (SPHR)
Christian Kellum-Processess Unlimited International, Inc.
“…it [helped] me for the future…I have never had an interview [before]…the feedback they gave back is crucial for future employment.” –Saul Gomez, C.A.M.P. 2012-2013
“My parents, because of [the] struggles they went through. [They] worked hard to get the things they have now. I heard about the hardships they went through and I don’t want to go through that.” Veronica Vega C.A.M.P. Class 2012-13
“My parents motivate me, they taught me to work hard to get what I want; to be independent. [I want to] show my parents that I can be responsible...and [I want] them to be proud of me.” Hector Alfredo Sanchez C.A.M.P. Class 2011-2012
“My parents and myself. My parents don’t know much about college, they never [attended]…I have to do things on my own. My parents help me financially and emotionally to make sure that I keep moving forward.” Jessica Rizo C.A.M.P. Class 2012-2013
“My mom [is] my inspiration. She has shown me that if you are focused you can accomplish your purpose, having the ‘Will’ you can accomplish it all.” Josie Bonilla Magana C.A.M.P. Class 2010-2011
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“My future motivates me. I want to be prepared and ready for life, for my future and my future family. [I want to] be able to give them many opportunities.” Roberto Picos C.A.M.P. Class 2010-2012
“My parents are both my inspiration and motivation. They motivate me by always reminding me that hard work … will pay off at the end.” Yessica Baltazar C.A.M.P. Class 2010-2011
C.A.M.P. Students Giving Back to the Community
MBAP a Great Financial Resource to Save you
Money & Help with Your Book Expenses! C.A.M.P.’s Book
Loaner Library
Come see me soon to learn if you qualify for the Migrant Book Assistance Program (MBAP) $3,600 book stipend. The funds are divided into $300/per quarter for up to twelve quarters, during your studies at CSUB. The MBAP Program is funded by Employer’s Training Resource. To be eligible for one of the four remaining slots for this academic year 2012-13, YOU MUST meet the following criteria:
Hold a freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior level status at CSUB.
Are currently enrolled in (12 units & have a minimum 2.00 CUM GPA)
Have a migrant/seasonal farm working background (self or parent)
Are a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Are a resident of Kern County, and
Meet ETR income eligibility criteria
If interested and for further information, contact:
Maricela Ramirez, M. Ed. College Assistance Migrant
Program Office Modular Building III
(661) 654-6121 [email protected]
Our C.A.M.P. mission is to help students succeed. Through various volunteer opportunities students gain skills to further develop their personal and educational growth. C.A.M.P. believes that community service is an avenue which allows the students to explore their career interests, establish networks, and acquire soft skills by giving back to your community. Since the beginning of this school year (Fall 2012), C.A.M.P. students have donated a total of 588 hours of community service. Volunteering is a stepping stone to discovering your career passion. In search for volunteer opportunities, CAMPers have landed remarkable fulfilling learning experiences.
C.A.M.P. student, Jessica Gracida (pictured to the right), is a pre-nursing student, who has been volunteering at Kern Medical Center for the past year. Her initial assignment was to assist at the Gift Shop and she was gradually given other responsibilities such as directing visitors, assisting in the Surgery Waiting area, Patient Care and assisting in the Microbiology lab. Jessica mentions that assisting patients and being understanding and compassionate are the key skills in providing care. One of her most exciting tasks, as a volunteer, has been working in the lab where she has been able to test urine samples and observe other laboratory processes. It is through this experience that she is able to apply and connect her course lab knowledge to a hospital laboratory setting. She states that “I sit in lecture and wonder how I can apply this to real life and when I am in the lab, at the hospital, I see how it all comes together.” While volunteering in the hospital, Jessica realized the importance of the use of effective communication skills, working in teams, and networking with hospital staff. In Jessica’s own words, “I encourage others to also volunteer because it gives you experience and allows you to network.” Jessica’s passion for health care stems from wanting to make a difference. In conclusion, Jessica stated “I enjoy helping because it makes me feel like I make a difference.”
So next time you volunteer, it’s not just volunteering your time, it’s a call for service in search of a career passion and making your mark in your community.
-Patricia Ramirez, C.A.M.P. Academic Advisor
The C.A.M.P. Library was fully implemented in 2007 for the purpose of assisting C.A.M.P students who have a financial need. As the American Proverb states, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”…I say, “Don’t judge our library by its size.” Despite the small size of our library, it has allowed many students to save money. Students check out books, use them for the quarter, and return them by the end of the quarter. Due to the high demand of the use of calculators and I-Clickers, the program included these items as part of the library services. Priority is given to first-time freshmen with financial need, although all C.A.M.P. alumni are encouraged to take advantage of the service. With the help of C.A.M.P. students donating to our library, we are able to recycle the use of some of the common books used in various courses. Year after year, a new group of students have the opportunity to save some money, from as little as $20 to hundreds of dollars per quarter. Due to our limited resources, C.A.M.P. students are informed that our library is a “First-come, first-served basis” therefore, they arrive early at the C.A.M.P. Office to check out books –saving themselves some money.
-Alicia Velasquez C.A.M.P. Academic Advisor
“The MBAP has helped me by not needing to seek a job for extra funds to purchase my books. I can give my full attention to my courses.” –Esther Ibarra, BC Transfer Student
“The [MBAP] has helped me in so many ways…The program pays for my books and… I don’t have to worry about paying for them and I can [focus] on my classes… I appreciate the program for helping me in [these] hard times…” –Stephanie Nava, C.A.M.P. Class 2011-2012
“The [MBAP] has helped [me] to do better in classes… I am in financial need and with the help it’s one less thing to worry about. Receiving the funds…has been very helpful to me and also a great support on my education because I would not be able to study without my books.” –Jose Solórzano, C.A.M.P. Class 2012-2013
I have been doing research for a little over 2 years in an environmental lab under the mentorship of Dr. Antje Lauer in the biology department. We are studying the correlation between microcrustaceans and the amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which is a fungus that attacks the skin of frogs. Basically, we think that certain microcrustaceans feed on the fungus and if they do, perhaps we can introduce them to ponds where the fungus is abundant and that will help keep frogs from dying so much. My job is to go to ponds in Kern County, collect samples and test them to see if the fungus is there and what kinds of microcrustaceans are living there. Since these organisms are very small, I have to use molecular biology techniques like DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis to obtain my results. In the past, I have been involved with the REVS-UP summer program and introduced this project to high school students where I taught them how to perform the experiments that are involved with this project. It was rewarding seeing them get interested over the scientific process and science in general.
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to present my research at two different conferences: the CSU Program for Education & Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB) in Anaheim, CA and the Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference STEM in Washington, DC. I have to take a moment and acknowledge CSUB (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) LSAMP because this program funded all my expenses. I had an excellent time at both conferences; I was able to present my research to colleagues from all over the country while being able to visit the nation's capital which is beautiful. To the CAMPers, I would say get involved in research (non-science departments do research too!) and get out there and let people know about your work! Another thing that I am heavily involved with (about 2 years) is the Emergency Medicine Research Assistant Program at Kern Medical Center. I volunteer in the ER where I get to enroll patients into studies, translate for Spanish-speaking patients, shadow doctors and learn from them. Doing this has made me realize that this community is in desperate need of Latino doctors which is why I plan on practicing medicine in Kern County in the future. I will be applying to medical school this June and will graduate with a Biochemistry degree. As a sophomore, I did a 6 week internship at UCLA called Summer Medical and Dental Education Program. This program further reinforced my dream of becoming a physician, so to my fellow CAMPers I would say: get involved with things you might be interested early on; this will help you decide if you are going in the right direction! Recently, I started a club called Kern Students for Medicine which is a network of students who want to be physicians and help the underserved population here in Kern County. I am also a member of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, the Hawk Honors Program at CSUB, a recipient of the Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund (CSUB), and recipient of the national scholarship from HSF. Of course, I am also a C.A.M.P. alumnus, which is one of the programs that have helped me so much. Through C.A.M.P., I have learned how to keep a portfolio, good email etiquette, and a multitude of other things that I would not have acquired from other classes. So, thanks C.A.M.P.! Some things that I would say to CAMPers are: ‘when times are rough, do not give up! Remember that college is meant to be hard, but at the end, it will all be worth it and you will have grown as a person! Also, apply to scholarships!’ Luckily, I have not had to pay anything out of pocket. Lastly, get involved during school and over the summer; make the most out of your college experience!
-Nanse Mendoza, C.A.M.P. Class 2009-2012
C.A.M.P. Graduating Senior….
Nanse Mendoza standing next to her poster presentation at the Emerging Researchers
National (ERN) Conference STEM in Washington, DC.
Delano School District Visits
CSUB
In collaboration with the various migrant education regions in and outside of the Bakersfield area, C.A.M.P. coordinates a One-day College Day Conference for the requesting schools. On February 13, 2013, Delano Union Elementary School District – Migrant Education Program brought 36 middle school students to take a tour of the CSUB campus (lead by our current C.A.M.P. students) and participated in academic workshops led by Yolanda Moreno, CSUB Outreach Services, Crystal Montoya and Rosie Perez from CSUB College Corps and C.A.M.P. Staff. The C.A.M.P. staff thanks you for your help in motivating the students to continue their education. The day ended with the students listening to the student experiences from some of our current C.A.M.P. students and taking in their words of wisdom as they continue their education to help them succeed and have a prosperous future. Thank you Delano Union Elementary School District for spending a day at CSUB.
-C.A.M.P. Staff
C.A.M.P. Students on the Move
C.A.M.P. Students Going to Ghana, Africa The C.S.U.B. Medical Brigades Club is an organization that enables students to travel to third-world countries to provide communities with a better quality of life. In March of 2012, the first trip taken was to Honduras. The club members are currently planning their next trip bound to Ghana, Africa in August of this year. The Medical Brigades consist of setting up a mobile health clinic in the rural communities. During these clinics, community residents are able to get a physician consultation, a dental checkup (including fillings/extractions), a "charla" where they are given vital hygiene information, as well as being provided with necessary medications. The Global Brigades is a student-led organization; where students are in charge of setting up every detail of their brigade, such as obtaining medications to recruiting physicians and dentists to accompany them on the trip. “In order to obtain our medications, we have "Shop for a Cause" events where we go to local stores and ask that
customers buy items and donate them toward our cause. Not only do we obtain medications, but we also receive monetary donations. The profits of the fundraisers go towards buying medications that we are not able
to obtain as donations. As of now, we have two physicians, three RN's, and we are in the process of recruiting dentists for the trip.”-Jesica Gonzalez, C.A.M.P. Class 2010-2011
The need for health care in these countries is tremendous and a slight change in these people’s lives goes a long way. For any questions on what we do or if you would like to contribute to our initiative, feel free to contact us:
CSUB Chapter Global Medical Brigades Email: [email protected]
CSUB Chapter Global Medical Brigades Fundraising Page: http://www.empowered.org/CSU-Bakersfield-Medical -brigade-Ghana-August--2013
General Global Brigades Information: http://www.globalbrigades.org/
Evabelen Ventura, C.A.M.P. Class 2006-2007
Currently, a Graduate student in the Masters in Public Administration (MPA) Program, Evabelen has and continues to give back to her campus community and now she has been awarded the Graduate Student Center’s Community Engagement Initiative Collaborative Grant. It is a grant awarded to inspire Actions from students to conduct and complete a project directed toward the local community. The research will benefit the campus as it will recognize several issues that the CSUB student population is affected by in these current economic times. Evabelen explains more on her proposal and initiative, “…the purpose of this initiative is to present the need for a food pantry particularly for low-income and veteran students. Another purpose of this initiative is to commence research on prospects of partnerships in support of creating, maintaining, and sustaining a food pantry for CSUB students on the campus…” Congratulations on your award and may your initiative have success and hope to see it in place on our campus.
Melissa Larios, C.A.M.P. Class 2012-2013
Currently a freshman at CSUB, she is pursuing a degree in Psychology with a minor in Theatre. Melissa was casted to perform in a play “The Imaginators”. Melissa became involved with “The Imaginators” thanks to her Theatre 101 professor, Kamala Kruszka. Melissa states, “She is the director of the play and she offered me the role of Anne. I am grateful with her because I'm having lots of fun with this play. What I like the most about the play is the moral of the story. As we get older, we tend to focus on becoming grown-ups. We forget what it's like to be kids and just have fun. I love ‘The Imaginators’ because we get to enter a world we've created with our imagination and bring it to life. I also love working with my cast-mates and now friends: Jonathan, Mimi, Monica, Joaquin, and Courtney”. The play debuted on Saturday, March 16th and Sunday, March 17th in the Dore Arena Theatre at CSUB. Congratulations Melissa!
The cast of The Imaginators, Melissa third from left.
From left to right: Alejandra Puente, Jose Solórzano, Elisa Osorio, Jesica González,
Jeanette Ibarra, Imelda Ibarra
Upcoming Events
Mandatory Workshops for First Year Freshmen:
Academic Workshop *April, 16, 2013 & April 17, 2013
Motivational Workshop
*April, 23, 2013 & April 24, 2013
Be on the lookout for times and locations.
2013 CA. C.A.M.P. Student
Statewide Leadership
Conference
April 19-21, 2013, we will be traveling to Santiago Canyon College in Orange, CA to attend the Annual C.A.M.P. Statewide Leadership Conference. Congratulations! to the following students who have been selected to attend:
*Marilu Cisneros *Diana Contreras *Jimena Gallardo *Marlene Herrera *Julian Ibarra *Melissa Larios *Stephanie Nava *Yessenia Nunez *Elena Osorio *Jessica Rizo *Maria Tinoco *Veronica Vega
Volunteers Needed!
On Friday, March 22, 2013 the C.A.M.P. program took an opportunity to expose students to a Cultural Event “Dinner & a Movie”. Nineteen of our CAMP students joined us for dinner at the Rice Bowl Restaurant, to indulge in Chinese food. For a few, this was the first time eating at a Chinese restaurant and partaking in a quick ‘show and tell’ from C.A.M.P. Advisor, Patricia on how to pour tea. After dinner we headed to The Fox Theatre to watch the foreign film “Aftershock”. Two massive earthquakes frame this story of a family struggling for survival. The first earthquake is in Tangshan, China in 1976 and the second in Sichuan, China in 2008. Amidst the wreckage, a decision is made by the mother that dramatically changes the lives of her surviving family members. In watching the movie, a few tears were shed as we watched a mother make a difficult decision that would haunt her life forever. We highly recommend this film to all! If you are wondering what to do on Friday nights, go to The Fox Theatre for ‘FLICS’.
Come and be part of
the Annual Celebrate
CSUB event! Saturday, April 27, 2013 Help is needed in the following areas: -Set Up -Assist visitors with location of workshops -Guide students from workshop to workshop -Assist in the C.A.M.P. Info. Table -Clean UP Are you available anytime from 6:00am - 2:00pm? contact: Patricia Ramirez Gillermina Martinez [email protected] [email protected]
Volunteers will receive Event T-shirt & Lunch
Seeking Volunteers for Wednesday, May 1, 2013
We have students visiting us from Lemoore, CA, ---C.A.M.P. needs your help with: -Campus Tours -Workshop Assistance -Student Panel -Activities -Set up & Clean up If you are available anytime from 9:00am – 2:30pm please contact:
Patricia Ramirez [email protected]
Seeking Volunteers for Wednesday, May 15, 2013
We have another campus visit from students from Tipton High School, Tipton, CA. If you are available anytime from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. , come out and help us out with this event. Please contact:
Patricia [email protected]
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Dinner & a Movie with
Seeking Volunteers for
Saturday, April 13, 2013 CASA Suprehero Run @ Rio Bravo Ranch If you are available on this Saturday, please sign up by April 9th For more information contact:
Patricia Ramirez
