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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 29SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTSSpecial EventsThroughout the year, Lake Tahoe Community College hosts a variety ofevents for the educational and cultural benefit of our students andcommunity. For information on any of these activities, please contactStudent Services at ext. 231 or go the college website www.ltcc.edu andclick on calendar at the top of the page.INTENSIVE SPANISH SUMMER INSTITUTEext. 363Each August, Lake Tahoe Community College is transformed into aMexican pueblo offering students an immersion in Spanish languageand culture during the Intensive Spanish Summer Institute (ISSI).Now in its 17th year, this exciting and interactive program has beenrecognized as an Outstanding Community College Program by theCalifornia Community College Board of Governors.ISSI is for anyone – from beginning to superior level students –interested in learning the language and cultures of Spanish-speakingcountries. During the weeklong Institute students can earn up to4.5-quarter units of credit in courses designed to promote thedevelopment of fluency in Spanish. Registration begins during thespring quarter, so make your plans early to avoid missing out.ART SHOWSLTCC opened the Haldan Art Gallery in January 2007. Visitors canlearn more about the artist and exhibit through audio tours, docents,and other interactive experiences. LTCC’s two other art galleries providestudent, faculty and local artists a venue. Theme and competitive showsare on display during the fall, winter and spring quarters. The galleriesare open to the public whenever the college is open.AT THE MOVIESSponsored by the Performing Arts League, At the Movies bringsaward winning independent, foreign, documentaries, student andclassic films to the LTCC Duke Theatre. Hits such as Oscar nominatedfilms “Motorcycle Diaries,” “The Story of the Weeping Camel,” andMichael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 911,” and award winning foreign filmslike “Take My Eyes (Te doy mis ojos)” are a few examples of the filmschosen for the series.COLLEGE & TRANSFER DAYEach fall, LTCC hosts College & Transfer Day, giving students andparents a chance to visit with representatives from more than 25different colleges and universities.CULTURAL EVENTSStudent theatre, dance, classical concerts, writers’ workshops, andindependent and foreign films are just a few of the offerings atLTCC.• LTCC’s Speaker Seriesbrings professionals from avariety of fields to share theirinsight and experience withstudents and the community.• The Perry Foundationis a non-profit organizationdesigned to enhance andencourage the study of historyand humanities at LTCC. Itprovides artifacts, art, andother resources beyond thoseusually available from thecollege. All items exhibitedhave been provided withprivate funds. For informationor appointments to view thecollection call (530) 541-4660ext. 252.