PITTSBURG: Los Medanos College (LMC) will host the annual “Celebrating the Life of César Chávez” awards celebration on Friday, March 29th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the LMC Music Building (MU). The college is located at 2700 East Leland Road in Pittsburg. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Los Medanos College hosts this annual event to honor the life of César Chávez and to recognize leaders in the East Contra Costa community who continue the great tradition of service and social activism exemplified by labor/human rights activist and leader, Mr. César Chávez. Mr. César Chávez, a true American hero, exemplifies service to community and non-violent social change.
The event includes the presentation of three recognition awards. The LMC César Chávez Award for Exemplary Community Service, established in 1995, will be presented to one of our local citizens who best represent the following core values established by César Chávez: Service to Others, Sacrifice, Help the Most Needy, Determination, Non-violence, Tolerance, Respect for Life, Celebrating Community, Knowledge and Innovation.
The East County Educator Award honors a member of the educational community who demonstrates the above values and a commitment to student success and educational equity, particularly for low-income students and students of color.
The Chávez Spirit Award recognizes an emerging leader who is making an impact in the areas of advocacy and social justice.
Please join us to celebrate the spirit of activism in our community.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Adams jadams@losmedanos.edu (925) 439-2181 x3103.
MONDAY, March 25
TUESDAY, March 26
WEDNESDAY, March 27 Presentation: César Chávez - An Ordinary Man, an Extraordinary Human Being: A Reflection of His Life and Work 12 noon – 2:00 pm (Library L-109)
Film and Reflection: César Chávez Documentary: "Common Man, Uncommon Vision: the Cesar Chávez Story" 1st showing: 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Library- L-109) |
THURSDAY, March 28 Film and Reflection: César Chávez Documentary: "Common Man, Uncommon Vision: the César Chávez Story" 2nd showing: 12 noon - 2:00 pm (Library- L-109)
FRIDAY, March 29 César Chávez Awards and Closing Ceremony 6:00 – 8:00 pm (Indoor Quad & Recital Hall)
Events following César Chávez Week
TUESDAY, April 2 César Chávez Blood Drive Challenge 10:00 am -3:00 pm (Library-L-109)
for more information please contact: Office of Student Life 925-429-2181 ext. 3354 or Welcome Center 925-429-2181 ext. 3989 |
Los Medanos College (LMC) is one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District. LMC prepares students to excel and succeed economically, socially and intellectually in an innovative, engaging and supportive learning environment. It provides quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities to serve the needs of a rapidly growing and changing East County while enhancing the quality of life of the diverse communities it serves. LMC is located on 120 acres between Pittsburg and Antioch, with an additional education center in Brentwood.
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