View the 2010-2011 Catalog (4 MB) - Lake Tahoe Community College
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LTCC CATALOG <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> 29SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTSSpecial EventsThroughout <strong>the</strong> year, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> hosts a variety ofevents for <strong>the</strong> educational and cultural benefit of our students andcommunity. For information on any of <strong>the</strong>se activities, please contactStudent Services at ext. 231 or go <strong>the</strong> college website www.ltcc.edu andclick on calendar at <strong>the</strong> top of <strong>the</strong> page.INTENSIVE SPANISH SUMMER INSTITUTEext. 363Each August, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> is transformed into aMexican pueblo offering students an immersion in Spanish languageand culture during <strong>the</strong> Intensive Spanish Summer Institute (ISSI).Now in its 17th year, this exciting and interactive program has beenrecognized as an Outstanding <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Program by <strong>the</strong>California <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Board of Governors.ISSI is for anyone – from beginning to superior level students –interested in learning <strong>the</strong> language and cultures of Spanish-speakingcountries. During <strong>the</strong> weeklong Institute students can earn up to4.5-quarter units of credit in courses designed to promote <strong>the</strong>development of fluency in Spanish. Registration begins during <strong>the</strong>spring quarter, so make your plans early to avoid missing out.ART SHOWSLTCC opened <strong>the</strong> Haldan Art Gallery in January 2007. Visitors canlearn more about <strong>the</strong> artist and exhibit through audio tours, docents,and o<strong>the</strong>r interactive experiences. LTCC’s two o<strong>the</strong>r art galleries providestudent, faculty and local artists a venue. Theme and competitive showsare on display during <strong>the</strong> fall, winter and spring quarters. The galleriesare open to <strong>the</strong> public whenever <strong>the</strong> college is open.AT THE MOVIESSponsored by <strong>the</strong> Performing Arts League, At <strong>the</strong> Movies bringsaward winning independent, foreign, documentaries, student andclassic films to <strong>the</strong> LTCC Duke Theatre. Hits such as Oscar nominatedfilms “Motorcycle Diaries,” “The Story of <strong>the</strong> Weeping Camel,” andMichael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 911,” and award winning foreign filmslike “Take My Eyes (Te doy mis ojos)” are a few examples of <strong>the</strong> filmschosen for <strong>the</strong> series.COLLEGE & TRANSFER DAYEach fall, LTCC hosts <strong>College</strong> & Transfer Day, giving students andparents a chance to visit with representatives from more than 25different colleges and universities.CULTURAL EVENTSStudent <strong>the</strong>atre, dance, classical concerts, writers’ workshops, andindependent and foreign films are just a few of <strong>the</strong> offerings atLTCC.• LTCC’s Speaker Seriesbrings professionals from avariety of fields to share <strong>the</strong>irinsight and experience withstudents and <strong>the</strong> community.• The Perry Foundationis a non-profit organizationdesigned to enhance andencourage <strong>the</strong> study of historyand humanities at LTCC. Itprovides artifacts, art, ando<strong>the</strong>r resources beyond thoseusually available from <strong>the</strong>college. All items exhibitedhave been provided withprivate funds. For informationor appointments to view <strong>the</strong>collection call (530) 541-4660ext. 252.