President's 12345
June 5, 2023
Happy Monday and Welcome to week 9. Moving forward, I hope to communicate to the campus through the President鈥檚 12345. It鈥檚 a weekly message with a playful take on our unique address. Each week I鈥檒l highlight 5 messages: initiatives and events where I hope we can partner鈥搃n thought, spirit, or location鈥搕o advance connection and community.
(1) Show your Pride.
June is LGBTQ+ History & Pride Month! Tomorrow I will be at the District Office flag pole participating in the LGBTQ+ Progressive Pride flag raising ceremony from 12-1:30 pm. The celebration starts at 11:30 am at Cesar Chavez Plaza, a Pride March will head through campus and down to the District Office for the Flag Raising Ceremony. As I placed my LGBTQ+ Safe Space sticker on my door this morning, I pledged to work with you to manifest an entire campus that feels safe, inviting, and encourages all to be their authentic selves.
(2) Wear your Hawaiian gear.
On Wednesday, June 7th, the 性奴调教
End-of-the-Year Celebration from 12-2 pm in the Library Quad is not to be missed. It will be a Hawaiian themed
extravaganza that celebrates the accomplishments of the year. And it gives us all
a chance to recognize our retirees from Foothill and Central Services. I鈥檝e witnessed
the energy, planning, and decorations for this joyful event. There will be music,
food, refreshments, cornhole, giant connect four, bubbles, snow cones, hilarious awards,
and other games. Also, of note during the celebration, is the 13-55 Poster Session. Each Strategic Vision for Equity workgroup will be showcasing their year-long efforts
on vibrant posters.
(3) Recognition to our Student Leaders.
On Thursday, June 8th, l will be at the ASFC Student Leader Awards presentation from 3-5 pm in the Dining Hall. Student Leadership has been exceptional this year and I look forward to joining many of you in recognizing the amazing direction our students have provided.
(4) Challenge yourself.
The Business Innovation Challenge is this Friday from noon to 4 pm in the PSEC Quad. I鈥檓 more than a little excited to attend my first Business Innovation Challenge as a 鈥淪hark Tank鈥 judge. This event is known throughout the community and garnered some attention from our community press.
(5) Felicidades!
Finally, I鈥檓 honored to attend Reconocimiento/Latinx Graduation Celebration on Friday night from 6-8 pm. Catalina Rodriquez eloquently stated, 鈥淩econocimiento aims to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and vibrant cultural heritage of the Latinx community within our school. It will be a joyful occasion for students, faculty, and staff to come together, reflect on the past year, and acknowledge the achievements of our Latinx students.鈥
Yours in service,
Kris