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COM Child Study Center

Child Development Program's IVC and KTD Preschools Now Accepting Applications for January 2016

Parents interested in College of Marin's Child Development Program preschools should apply now by filling out the online application.
Jim Stopher

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.
Ellison Sculpture

Ellison Sculpture and Maquettes Become Part of Permanent Collection

College of Marin became the home of Renaissance, one of two sculptures by world-renown artist Robert Ellison that are now part of COM’s permanent collection. Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit Featuring Ellison’s Maquettes Opens November 23.

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.
Paul Smith

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.
Lido Cantarutti

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).

College Of Marin Celebrates the Athletic Community at 6th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony

College of Marin is inducting six champions into the Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend, honoring the individuals whose spirit and commitment helped shape the College’s outstanding athletic programs today.
Academic Center

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.
COMPASS

COM Brings College Classes to High School Campus

Twenty-five incoming freshmen at Terra Linda High School and their families will be formally pledging to participate in a groundbreaking pilot program that brings College of Marin classes to a local high school. The goal of COMPASS, which stands for College Of Marin Providing Access and Supporting Success, is to shore up the educational future of promising students early in their education.
Kentfield Campus

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.

Open House on August 8 to Showcase COM’s Academic Center

College of Marin will hold an open house at the newly constructed Academic Center on the Kentfield Campus. Visitors will be able to tour the 43,000 square foot building that houses 16 general-purpose classrooms, three computer labs, a 100-seat multi-purpose room, and faculty and staff offices. Designed by Mark Cavagnero Associates and TLCD Architecture, the building provides a welcoming entrance to the campus.

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

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