| Announcing a second book by Dr. Denise Blue: Out There, The
Homeless Years, by Denise B. Based on a true story, Out There is a
work of documentary fiction that begins by tracing Dr. Dee's descent
into homelessness. She learns the Rules of the Street, survives, and
finally re-emerges as a professional woman who is able to reunite
with family and friends and to cope with mental illness and
alcoholism. Out There, The Homeless Years is available now through
amazon.com. Gayla K. Chisholm’s first grandchild, Ryleigh S.
Chisholm, was born on Friday, July 17, 2009, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz.
with lots of dark hair! “I have two sons, so having a granddaughter
is even that much more special! Our precious little one has finally
arrived and her grandma couldn't be happier!”
GCC English instructor Darrell Costa has co-written an
award-winning film set in a Sri Lankan fishing village, where a
determined young woman tries to overcome superstition, the
inequities of a traditional feudal system, and the constant cycle of
poverty. Dheevari Fisherman’s Daughter won the People’s Choice
Award at the Dubai International Film Festival.
One of Dennis Doyle's many children, Michael, graduated from UC
Santa Cruz with a degree in film and digital media. He is employed!
He was snatched up by the local Glendale Apple Store to be one of
their in-house geniuses specializing in media software.
Congratulations to Jeanette Farr, of GCC’s Theatre Arts
department, and Warren Harkins, who were married on August 15, 2009
at Cambria Pines Lodge in Cambria, California. They will be
honeymooning in Banff, Canada.
"Out of College, money spent See no future, pay no rent All the
money's gone, nowhere to go..." Nancy Getty is exceedingly happy to
report that her daughter, Amanda, has found somewhere to go. Amanda
has secured a FLAS (U.S. Dept. of Ed., Foreign Language and Area
Studies) fellowship to begin graduate studies at the University of
Michigan's Center for Russian & East European Studies. The best part
is that 'Manda will be living right across the street from
Zingerman's Deli in Kerrytown—worth the trip!
Brenda Jones, Library & Learning Resources Director, graduated
from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena on Saturday, June 13
with a Master of Arts in Theology. She began her part-time studies
at Fuller in January 2005 and was a full-time student while on
sabbatical from GCC during the 2005-2006 academic year.
Congratulations to Zohara Kaye, librarian, and her husband Jeff
Gardner, the proud parents of twins: Andrew Franklin (4 lbs., 4
oz.), born June 22, 2009 at 6:09 p.m. and Madeline Elizabeth (5
lbs., 3 oz.), born at 6:12 p.m.
The DSL family of the Garfield Campus is thrilled to announce
that their own Iveta Ovsepyan gave birth to her second son, Aram
Hakopyan, on July 15, 2009 (weight 7.3 lbs., height 19”).
Congratulations to Iveta and Hovik on their newborn son.
Brigid Reiner, eldest daughter of Christine Reiner (Purchasing),
has graduated from UCLA with a BA in Geography. Brigid was a GCC
transfer student. Go Vaqueros!
Hasmik Sarkissian’s son, Gevik Sarkissian, graduated from UCLA
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, on June 12, 2009. He
plans to continue his education and get his Master's degree in
Computer Science.
Former GCC Public Information Officer Merry Shelburne's second
book, Silent Words: Animals Speak from the Heart, was published in
May. For those interested in animal communication, the book is
available at http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02616.htm. Her first
book, a public relations textbook, is in its second edition. Merry
and her husband, Dave, met at GCC and recently celebrated their 41st
wedding anniversary. They raise Golden Retrievers and are active in
dog agility.
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