Welcome to the first issue of eNEWS in 2008. I would like to wish each faculty, staff and student a productive and fulfilling year.

In this edition of eNEWS, we will explore how the Sacramento, San Francisco and San Mateo sites apply the same rigor in nursing theory courses and clinical education. With thanks to the faculty and staff at each remote site, we learned how unique the geographical sites are from each other.

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Sacramento Site Making History, One Student at a Time

Sacramento Regional Learning Center (SRLC) was the first remote site to open nursing courses outside the College's main campus in Oakland. read more »

Working in the 'City' Helps ABSN Students Adapt to Diversity

When you think of San Francisco, images of the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, steep hills and the scenic bay come to mind. But what the ads don't show is the other side of San Francisco, the homeless, low income families and at times, gang violence. read more »

Historical Grand Opening Leads to High Praise from City Leaders

Opening a new campus is a monumental event and the San Mateo Learning Center (SMLC) Grand Opening event is one the City of San Mateo is still talking about. read more »

Mary Robinson honored for commitment and dedication to Students at SMC

Mary Robinson, Director of Financial Aid at Samuel Merritt College (SMC), has been recognized and honored by the California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA) with the 2007 Independent Segmental Leadership Award. read more »

Town Hall - This Week!

Samuel Merritt College is gearing up for the first Town Hall meeting for 2008 on February 14, Valentine's Day. The College community event will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. in the Bechtel Room at HEC. read more »

HSSC is Hitting the Air Waves

The Alameda County Public Health Department has elected to feature the Health Sciences Simulation Center (HSSC) for their April cable show, 'The Public's Health.' read more »

18^th ANNUAL PICCHI LECTURE SERIES

Arthur L. Klatsky, MD, will present, "Is Abstinence From Beer and Wine Hazardous to Your Health?" at the 18th Annual Picchi Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 starting at 5:30 p.m. read more »