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Unique Benefits From Austin Center Demolition
At the end of the spring 2015 semester, College personnel with offices in the Austin Center prepared for demolition of the building and packed to move into their new locations.
Newly Appointed Music Director Debuts with COM Symphony Orchestra
College of Marin welcomed Jim Stopher as a new full-time instructor in the Music Department.
Marin Transit and College of Marin Announce Transit Partnership
As part of College of Marin’s annual student-government elections, an item on this year’s ballot establishes the foundation for a new partnership with Marin Transit to improve transit service to its campuses and provide bus passes for local transit services. With 72 percent approval, College of Marin students voted in favor of a semester-based transportation fee for all students enrolled in one or more units of credit or noncredit instruction.
Performing Arts Instructor Paul Smith Wins Milley Award
Performing Arts Instructor Paul Smith was honored at the annual Milley award dinner held at the Mill Valley Community Center. Smith received the Sali Lieberman Award, named in honor of the Marin Theatre Company founder and given to those who have contributed to the cultural life of Mill Valley.
Italian Language Instructor Lido Cantarutti Honored by the Italian Government
Community Education Italian language instructor, Lido Cantarutti, has been acknowledged by the President of the Republic of Italy with the promotion and conferral of the title of Commendatore dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana (Knight Commander of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy).
Measure C Capstone Celebration and Academic Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
College of Marin will hold a celebration to commemorate completion of the final building project funded by Measure C—the Academic Center. The Capstone Celebration will recognize the many individuals whose work has contributed to a physical transformation of the campuses. It will also serve as an opportunity for the College to extend its appreciation to Marin County voters for their overwhelming support of the Measure C Modernization Bond passed in 2004.
Students Now Have Unlimited Access to Ride Buses
College of Marin students now have unlimited access to Marin Transit bus service with expanded services between downtown San Rafael and both campuses thanks to overwhelming campus support for a new student transit fee.
Bond Refinancing Will Save Marin Tax Payers Over $8.7 Million
For the second time in three years, Marin Community College District (District) has demonstrated its stewardship of tax dollars by refinancing an additional $32 million in general obligation bonds associated with Measure C.
COM Announces Partnership with Tesla Motors
New Sustainable Energy Source Anticipated to Create Significant Cost Savings