Our Outreach Calendar

The MiraCosta College Office of School Relations/Diversity Outreach is responsible for implementing student and community outreach events which are designed to help the college meet its strategic goals to enhance the ethnic and cultural diversity of the student body, and make MiraCosta the college of choice for students in the local schools.  This outreach calendar also includes community events where the Student Ambasadors host an information table to market the college to the general public at each of the fairs.

August

• San Diego – Taichung Sister Cities Association Visit                                    Monday, August 6, 11:30am -2:00pm, Conference Room, San Elijo campus

The Sister Cities delegation includes 11 educators and 5 students from Taiwan along with 3 local members of the association who live in our district.   Dr. Francisco Rodriguez, San Elijo Deans, Dana Smith, Dr. Nikki Schaper, and Transfer Center Director, Dr. Lise Flocken met the delegation and provided presentations on MiraCosta.  The success visit was featured on the World Journal news--the largest Chinese newspaper in the U.S.

• Back to School with MiraCosta and San Dieguito Union High School District  Tuesday, August 28, 6:00pm, Solana Beach at La Colonia Community Center

Over 30 people in attendance including parents, grandparents, prospective college students, current MCC students, and community leaders. Three Student Ambassadors had a college literature table and greeted community residents at the event.  Dr. Rodriguez and Financial Aid Office gave an overview of the College and information on financial aid and scholarships. Download the program flyer.

September

• School Relations and Diversity Outreach Presentation                                   Tuesday, September 11, Board Room, Oceanside Campus

Interim Coordinator, Aubrey Kuan Roderick along with 10 student ambassadors gave a presentation titled "Top Ten List" -- who we are and what we do, to the MiraCosta College Board of Trustee during the regular meeting. Download and view the presentation.

• Oceanside Unified School District Community Resources Fair, Wednesday, September 12

• Los Viejitos Car Show, Saturday, September 15

• Temecula College Fair, Saturday, September 22

• Encinitas Oktoberfest, Sunday, September 23

• Ocean Shores High School Visit                                                                                        Friday, September 28, 9:00pm, Oceanside Campus

Students from Oceanside Shores high school visit the Oceanside Campus to learn about the academic programs and visit the campus. Thanks to the generous support of our faculty to support this field trip to make the connections with students from Ocean Shores. 

• Oceanside Harbor Day, Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30

October

• The Hispanic U.S. Veteran Perspective                                                                              Monday, October 1, 9:30am, Aztlan A&B, Oceanside Campus

In honor of October, Hispanic Heritage Month, a panel discussion entitled “The Hispanic U.S. Veteran Perspective" wtih three Hispanic community leaders/military veterans is presented.  The panelists will share their personal stories and perspectives on the contributions Latinos have made to the U.S. armed forces.  A presentation of colors by the El Camino High School JROTC Color Guard will open the event, which is free and open to all.

• Veteran’s Education Fair at Marine Corps Air Station Mira Mar, Tuesday, October 2

• Gear Up Campus Visit Day                                                                                       Friday, October 5, 9:00pm, Oceanside Campus

180 students from Jefferson and Cesar Chavez Middle School to participate in workshops from eight disciplines. The first workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 9:50. The second workshop begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 10:50. After both workshops, starting at 11:00 a.m., the Student Ambassadors lead their group on a campus tour.

• Fallbrook High School Presentation, Monday, October 8

• College Fair, El Camino High School, Wednesday, October 10

• San Diego Asian Film Festival Mini Preview                                                                     Monday, Ocotober 15, 4-6pm, Club Room

• College, Career, Military Workshop, National University, Tuesday, October 16

• Mission Vista High School Presentation, Wednesday, October 17

• The San Diego and Imperial Counties Cal-SOAP College Fair, Wednesday, October 24

• Cathedral High School College Fair, Thursday, October 25

• 9th Annual Encuentros Education & Career Exploration Conference         Saturday, October 27 at 8:00am, MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus

Partnering with local colleges, corporations, and community members, the 9th Annual Encuentros Education and Career Exploration Conference is a highly interactive conference attracting 300 Latino middle and high school aged boys. It highlights the importance of education and its connection to a successful career.  You may download the application form online for your students to complete.  If you have any questions, please email Lisa Montes at Lmontes@miracosta.edu.

November

• Jefferson Middle School Visit Day                                                                                    Friday, November 2, 10-11:30am, Oceanside Campus

• Carlsbad High School ELD Parent Night Presentation                                                 Thursday, November 8, 6:30pm

• A Taste of MiraCosta Mini Conference and Luncheon.                                               Friday, November 9, 9:00pm, Oceanside Campus

RSVP is required to attend the event.  Please click here for more information.                                 

• Madison Middle School AVID Program Student Visit                                               Friday, November 30, 9:30am, Oceanside Campus

• Film ‘Pancho Gonzalez: Warrior of the Court’                                            Friday, November 30, 5:30am, Student Center Conference Room, San Elijo Campus

Please click to download the event flyer