WE GOT THE JOB!Jobs reported in the past few months include:

Accounting and BookkeepingAccounting and BookkeepingAccounting and BookkeepingAccounting and BookkeepingAccounting and BookkeepingAmy Cooley is a payroll clerk at State Compensation

Insurance Fund.Rebecca Johnson is employed as an accounting clerk

with Christensen Accountancy Corporation.Candace Mays is an accountant with McDonald-

Leavitt Insurance, Inc.Shellie Olson is a bookkeeping assistant for Leslie

Reed, Bookkeeping Service.Juliella Orlando is an accounting clerk with

Accountemps.Alisha Talamantes is a bookkeeper with Camelbak.

Job News Continued... Page 4Job News Continued... Page 4Job News Continued... Page 4Job News Continued... Page 4Job News Continued... Page 4

Clockwise from top left:Kathleen Cromwell,whose major isSpecialized AssociateDegree –Acounting;Lacy Topolewski, aSpecialized AssociateDegree–Legal Assistantmajor; and MedicalClinical Assistant majorJoy Brooner with hersurgically wrapped car...apparently a target whilein the Student of theMonth parking spot!

and asks pertinent questions from which all studentsbenefit.

JANUARY—Joy exhibited professionalism from the firstday she began at Empire. She immediately networkedwith fellow students and had “study buddies” thatturned into friendships very early on in her program.Joy is full of energy and displays a strong desire tolearn. She is a joy to have in class, a wonderful person,and a fine representative of the medical student body.Joy’s reputation of always being positive and profes-

sional will make her an asset to anymedical facility.

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The Student of the Month Awardrecognizes outstanding achievements infive categories: attitude, attendance,grades, participation, and significant

accomplishments. •

NOVEMBER—Kathleen isan outstanding studentwho seems to pour herheart and soul into herwork. She never givesup. She listens closely inclass and thinks aboutwhat is being said.

Kathleen is always polite, and she is extremelygenerous in helping others. In fact, her

classmates asked her accounting instructorto nominate Kathleen for Student of theMonth. Obviously, the other students reallyrespect her.

DECEMBER—Working on an internshipproject early in her program, Lacy hasdemonstrated that she is eager to take onany task. She is cheerful, friendly, kind,and positive. In addition, Lacy is very helpful andpatient with other students. She participates in class

Masteringtheir subjects isimportant to

Kathleen, Lacyand Joy.

Leading the Way ...Students of the MonthKathleen Cromwell, Lacy TKathleen Cromwell, Lacy TKathleen Cromwell, Lacy TKathleen Cromwell, Lacy TKathleen Cromwell, Lacy Topolewski andopolewski andopolewski andopolewski andopolewski andJoy BroonerJoy BroonerJoy BroonerJoy BroonerJoy Brooner

Empire Writes BackVolume 4, Issue 1, Winter 2004

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EMPIRE COLLEGE3035 Cleveland Ave.Santa Rosa, CA 95403Tel: 707.546.4000Fax: 707.546.4058shurd@empcol.eduwww.empcol.edu

William ChristianWilliam ChristianWilliam ChristianWilliam ChristianWilliam Christian is Empire’s new Career Services/PrometricAssistant. Bill has an M.Ed. from University of San Francisco anda Bachelors Degree in Music from California State University-Fullerton. He recently completed Empire’s Medical Clinical Assis-tant program. For more than 10 years, he was principal of CloverValley High School in Upper Lake.

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The School of LawGregory Wonderwheel Joins FacultyGregory Wonderwheel has joined the faculty as a Professor of Law Study & Exams Writing. Professor Wonderwheelreceived both his BA and MA in Psychology from Sonoma State University, and his JD from Empire College Schoolof Law in 2001. He was a member of the 2000 Moot Court Team which won the state championship. ProfessorWonderwheel is currently in private practice, focusing on employment law, probate, and appeals.

Judge Ballinger Keynote Speaker at Law School Open HouseThe next Law School Informational Seminar will be on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thekeynote speaker will be Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Raima Ballinger. Judge Ballinger is a 1978 graduate ofEmpire College School of Law. Fourth year student Carolyn Jachetta and John Jordan (Class of 2002) will be panelists.

Next LSAT on Saturday, February 7The next LSAT at Empire College will be administered on Saturday, February 7, 2004. Students who desire to take theexam at Empire should note that our test site number is 9538. All students must take the LSAT within four months ofcommencing law studies at Empire Law School.

Environmental Negotiations Team Prepares for March 26 CompetitionSecond-year students Rory LaGrotta and Thomas Walsh have agreed to represent Empire Law School at the 5th AnnualStudent Environmental Negotiations Competition, which will be held at Golden Gate University on Friday, March 26,2004. They will be competing for the first prize of $1000. In today’s law practice, almost all civil cases settle before trial;negotiation skills are essential. In this unique one-day competition, two-person teams from California law schools willnegotiate a simulated environmental dispute. The competition will be judged by environmental lawyers, judges, andprofessional mediators.

2004 Moot Court Team Works on Brief, Oral ArgumentsThe Empire College School of Law team for the 2004 Roger J. Traynor California Moot Court Competition sponsoredby the Witkin Legal Institute has been selected. Team members are Fiona Hall (Class of 2005), Carolyn Maguire (Classof 2005), Jim Zakasky (Class of 2006) and Nate Raff (Class of 2004). The team will prepare both a written brief andparticipate in oral arguments at UCLA School of Law on April 3 and 4, 2004. Team coaches Professors Rachel Nunesand Terry Robertson will be assisted by Professor Lou Biggio.

Class of 2004 Graduation Slated for Sunday, June 13The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2004 will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2004, at the Luther Burbank Center.Everyone is invited to attend this elegant and festive event. Students are encouraged to volunteer to help out…it’s a lotof fun! Please see Sherie Hurd for details.

Educators Honored for Pro Bono Legal ServicesAt an awards luncheon in December, Professor Barry Adams was recognized by the Sonoma County Bar Association forhis community service in directing Empire College School of Law’s Elder Law Clinic. The clinic, now in its fourth year,has provided free legal services to more than 300 of our community’s senior citizens. It has expanded to off-campus sitesat the Salvation Army’s Silvercrest Residence and Sunrise Assisted Living Center.

Dean Patrick Broderick was recipient of a Pro Bono Award from the Sonoma County Superior Courts, recognizinghis work as a Judge Pro Tem. Dean Broderick has donated over 50 hours of his time during 2003, hearing severalhundred cases involving such matters as detentions, pleas, dispositions, and trials.

Professor Peter Rubin was recognized by the Sonoma County Superior Courts for generously donating hours ofservice in family law as a Judge Pro Tem and a Settlement Conference Judge. He has also been a tremendous supporterof Sonoma County Legal Aid, assisting low income clients.

Several Empire Law School alumni were also honored: Leo Alberigi (Class of 1993) and Ann Thomas (Class of1993) by the Council on Aging, Mike Miller (Class of 1988) and Greg Schrader (Class of 1992) by the SonomaCounty Superior Court, and Richard Coshnear (Class of 2002) by California Rural Legal Assistance.

Sonoma CountySuperior Court JudgeRaima Ballinger, Classof 1978, will be thekeynote speaker at theLaw School’s informa-tional seminar onTuesday evening,February 3.

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In Brief

Above: Law studentsRong Fan Torres andDavid Hamilton assistMrs. Lu in getting herU.S. citizenshipapproved.

Below L-R: ProfessorBarry Adams, DeanPatrick Broderick, andProfessor Peter Rubinwere recognized by theSonoma County Barand Superior Courtsfor their pro bono legalwork.

Elder Law Clinic Students Assist Client in Gaining U.S. CitizenshipAs part of Empire College’s Elder Law Clinic, law students David Hamilton andRong Fan Torres have been working with De Yu Lu, an elderly client from Chinawho was having troubles with the Department of Immigration, now part of theOffice of Homeland Security. They have been working with her since May of lastyear. Mrs. Lu is a respected scientist, who worked for and retired from theChildren’s Hospital in Ohio, in the development of gene therapy techniques forpatients with cancer.

Mrs. Lu expressed needed assistance in order to get Immigration to respond toher letters and provide her information regarding the status of her backgroundinvestigation. In addition to writing letters on her behalf and interpreting variousforms, they requested the assistance of Representative Lynn Woolsey.

On Monday, January 12, 2004, Mrs. Lu notified us that she had beenapproved, and her swearing-in United States Citizen ceremony was held Tuesday,January 20 in San Francisco. She did not have transportation, so law studentDavid Hamilton and his wife Robin drove her down to the city and tookphotographs of the momentous occasion. In all, 1580 people from 57 countries became U.S. citizens that day.Congrats, Mrs. Lu! •

Please keep us apprised of what’s going on in your life.

If you have news you would like to share,

please let the Law School Office know.

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Information TInformation TInformation TInformation TInformation TechnologyechnologyechnologyechnologyechnologyDavid Blackstone is an optical

coder with JDS Uniphase.Margaret Calori is a computer

technician with Animal SupplyLogistics.

Jay Johnson is a technician withCompUSA.

Anita Jennings is a help deskintern with the City of RohnertPark.

Kristopher Jones received apromotion to network/systemsadministrator with Perry, Johnson,Anderson, Attorneys at Law.

Christian Miller is a networkadministrator at Kaiser MedicalCenter.

Jake Ohlstrom is employedas a wireless internet installerwith Nor-Cal Telecom.

William O’Shell has hisown business, O’Shell

Consulting.Joe Rosen is a

computer supporttechnician for

Waterpik Technologies.Jesse Sims is a technician for

Radio Shack.Christopher Thomas is a systems

administrator/consultant forKeegan & Coppin Company, Inc.

Legal Office AdministrationLegal Office AdministrationLegal Office AdministrationLegal Office AdministrationLegal Office AdministrationTiffany Beerbower is a junior

paralegal with Plastiras and Terrizzi,Attorneys at Law.

Janell Frontiera is a legalsecretary for David Beach, Attorneyat Law.

Medical CareersMedical CareersMedical CareersMedical CareersMedical Careers

JC Baquero is a front and backoffice medical assistant withSouthwest Community HealthCenter.

Peggy Bouwens is a lab assistantwith Redwood Toxicology Lab.

Kassie Bridges is a front officeassistant for John Parker, MD.

Ellen Christy is a front officemedical assistant for Nancy

Davidson, MD.Terri Hurst is employed as an on-

call medical assistant for SutterOccupational Health.

Yvonne Ferrer is a front officemedi- cal assistant for Richard Ander-son, DO.

Lynn Gates is a cardiac nucleartechnician, Sarah Hardman a frontoffice assistant/phone operator, andMelissa Spitzer a medical assistant withNorthern California Medical Associ-ates.

Christina Gonzalez is a certifiedback office medical assistant withPediatric Associates.

DiAnna Hollingsworth is a dialysisaide/ward clerk with Fresenius MedicalCare.

Danny Ketsavong is a healthinformation clerk with St. JosephHealth System.

Kristi Lund is a front and backoffice medical assistant with Sutter OB/GYN’s High Risk Specialists.

Samantha Mineo is a front officeassistant for Family Optometry.

Erin Murphy is employed withTerri Su, MD as a front and back officemedical assistant.

Theresa Nickert, a 2001 graduate,is now an emergency room technicianwith Kaiser Permanente.

Sophy Ouk is a front and backoffice assistant for Randy Nguyen,DDS.

Erika Rivas is a front and backoffice medical assistant for Armando dePala, MD.

David Skopp is a medical insuranceexaminer for On-Site Medical Testing.

MiLinda Smith is a medical assistantwith A+ Walk-In Urgent Care.

Debbie Stirling is employed atSotoyome Family Physician MedicalGroup as a medical receptionist.

Beverly Watson is a back officemedical assistant for Sutter MedicalGroup of the Redwoods.

Melinda Wilson is a medicalassistant at the Bakersfield Neuro-science & Spine Institute.

Office AdministrationOffice AdministrationOffice AdministrationOffice AdministrationOffice AdministrationMelissa Martinez is an

administrative assistant withJordan & Andrews.

Ramona Mendez is workingin communications for SBCPacific Region Staffing.

Uzziel Pacheco is employedin sales with Oculus.

Tara Pariani is a salesadministrator assistant withRedwood Toxicology Lab.

Erin Poncia is an office as-sistant for C & S Landscape.

Linda Rodriguez isemployed as a programmanager for 4 C’s ChildrensCare Counseling Center.

Laura Wilkinson is abookstore clerk with NelsonStaffing Solutions.

Janet Soloi Yan Lan is adata entry clerk for RamseySchool Studios.

Hospitality and THospitality and THospitality and THospitality and THospitality and TourismourismourismourismourismDee Clancy is employed at

Meadowood Country Club inhospitality reservations.

Part-Time JobsPart-Time JobsPart-Time JobsPart-Time JobsPart-Time JobsGina Audiss, a medical

major, is working at Safeway.Information Technology

major Greg Gunter is a retailsales consultant at RadioShack.

Accounting major LoriHille is working as a book-keeper for D.J. Enterprises.

Heather Jones, a medicalmajor, is working at PetlaumaHealth Center.

Medical major MichelleKennedy is working at PoundMelters.

Randy Schmitt, aninformation technology major,is a product interviewer forCunningham Field Research.

Legal major Daniel Sevillais working for Somers Build-ing Maintenance. •

WE GOT THE JOB! (continued)

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ERIC MONCADA WINSStudent Web Page of the Module Contest!

Congratulations to bookkeeping major Eric Moncada, the first winner of the Outstanding Student Web PageContest, launched in the CM050 Introduction to the Internet class beginning with the October 27 module. His pageis now featured on the Empire College web site AND he received a $50 cash prize! •

@www.empcol.edu50

Check out those

FlyingFingers!

Congratulations to the following students who TESTED OUT of theKeyboarding class during their first module. This means they have met theirgraduation speed requirement, an accomplishment envied by many!

Mike AbbottMichael AdamsClara AguileraYolanda AndradeJarrad BaroneCassandra BirdsallDewayne BulettiMike CanalesSerena CodiroliSteve Comins

Financial Aid CornerCal Grant Deadline Is March 2,Cal Grant Deadline Is March 2,Cal Grant Deadline Is March 2,Cal Grant Deadline Is March 2,Cal Grant Deadline Is March 2,20042004200420042004

If you’ll be enrolled beyondNovember 2004 in a full program,you may be eligible for a Cal Grant.Forms are available in the FinancialAid Office, and a workshop will beheld to help you fill out your forms.Watch the Financial Aid BulletinBoard for date and time. You’ll needto have your 2003 income informa-tion with you and will need tocomplete the 2004/05 FAFSA anda GPA verification form.

Watch the Financial Aid BulletinBoard for date and time of theworkshop. The deadline to apply isMarch 2, 2004. •

Salvatore CucciVioleta FrancoNicole MedinaRobert MoudryMark PolakDaniel PotterRachel PowellTony RaitanoLaurie RamirezMatthew Santos

William ShortJulie SommervillePat SternbergDaniel Wilson •

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Congratulations to the followingInformation Technology majors whopassed certification exams in Octoberthrough December:

Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows 2000 ProfessionalWindows 2000 ProfessionalWindows 2000 ProfessionalWindows 2000 Professional

Brian BueschelShelby DensonLarry Parker

Windows 2000 ServerWindows 2000 ServerWindows 2000 ServerWindows 2000 ServerWindows 2000 Server

Brian Bueschel

Windows 2000 NetworkWindows 2000 NetworkWindows 2000 NetworkWindows 2000 NetworkWindows 2000 Network

InfrastructureInfrastructureInfrastructureInfrastructureInfrastructure

Shelby DensonPhillip GrayNick Mitchell

Windows 2000 DirectoryWindows 2000 DirectoryWindows 2000 DirectoryWindows 2000 DirectoryWindows 2000 DirectoryServices InfrastructureServices InfrastructureServices InfrastructureServices InfrastructureServices InfrastructureNick Mitchell

WIN 2000 Network EnvironmentWIN 2000 Network EnvironmentWIN 2000 Network EnvironmentWIN 2000 Network EnvironmentWIN 2000 Network Environment

Andrea AntonikBrian BueschelPaul HayesDan Speed

Windows NT 4.0 to MS WindowsWindows NT 4.0 to MS WindowsWindows NT 4.0 to MS WindowsWindows NT 4.0 to MS WindowsWindows NT 4.0 to MS Windows20002000200020002000Nick Mitchell

IT alumni certification update

Ryan Lewman and Jerry Riley passedthe Cisco Certified NetworkingAssociate (CCNA) exam.

Shelby DensonShelburne Ponsford

HardwareHardwareHardwareHardwareHardware

David BjorklundMargaret CaloriAdam CamachoRobert Couts

Why Extern?here’s why!

January 19, 2004

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter is in support of the candidacy of Andrea Antonik for a position in yourcompany. I have known Andrea for the past couple of months and have had thepleasure of being her supervisor as IT Director at Mahi Networks, Inc.

Andrea’s primary function while at Mahi has been related to the area of DesktopSupport. She has demonstrated a very wide range of skills that enabled her to jumpright in and contribute to the overall I.T. team without much assistance. Andrea has avery strong work ethic and demonstrates good customer service skills when workingwith others. She has also taken on other responsibilities that those before her were notable, this being in the area of Tape Backup and Disaster Recovery. She was also veryhelpful relating to our Microsoft Exchange E-Mail Infrastucture. Andrea had attendeda couple of outside courses relating to upgrading to the newest version and newfeatures in the latest release, which we talked about during her time with us.

Andrea Antonik has been working here at Mahi Networks for the past month to helpsupport the internal I.T. staff. This was possible only with the help of Empire Collegeand Curtis Jolley who made this all happen for all parties involved. I would like tocongratulate both Curtis and Andrea for a job well done. Without a program like thisin place, students like Andrea may have never gotten an opportunity to see what takesplace in a large fast-paced company relating to I.T. support.

Without any equivocation, I would like to extend my highest recommendation to thecandidacy of Andrea Antonik. I believe that you will find her a very productiveaddition to your organization.

Jeff SpanglerDirector of Information Technology

Qtr. A+ Net+ M S Novell Cisco Linux Other Total

Empire 25 3 16 0 3 1 2 50Non-EC 13 0 18 14 35 0 27 107Total 38 3 34 14 38 1 29 157

Empire Pass Rate: 86%Non-Empire Pass Rate: 75%

Prometric Tests Administered4th Quarter 2003

Quarter Total: 157 Tests

Other27%

A+ Tech.24%Net+

2%

Microsoft22%

Cisco24%

Linux1%

Elden DederscheckJoann FaulknerJohn GrandbergDaniel HarmesonRene HinojosaKathleen HolcombAnita JenningsGuddi KaurJames KuehnWilliam MartinJosh SpeasBen Stedman

Operating SystemOperating SystemOperating SystemOperating SystemOperating System

Richard BorgMargaret CaloriRobert CoutsJoann FaulknerDaniel HarmesonKathleen HolcombJames MorganJosh Speas •

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Semiannual Commencement Exercises were held at the Luther Burbank Center forthe Arts on Wednesday evening, January 21, 2004. One hundred twenty-fivegraduates participated in the ceremony, with more than 1300 family members andfriends cheering from the audience.

California Assemblywoman Patty Berg delivered the commencement address,sharing personal and inspirational remarks with the graduates. In his remarks from thefaculty, Assistant Director of Education Carl Oeschger encouraged graduates to go out

and make a difference. Medical assisting graduate Olivia Boyd delivered a heartfelt and inspirational speech on behalf ofthe graduating students.

Nine students were presented Empire College Outstanding Graduate Award plaques, and another eight graduatesreceived awards from publishers and corporate sponsors. In addition, award winners received certificates of recognitionfrom the State Assemblymember who represents their district and from State Senator Wes Chesbro.

EMPIRE COLLEGE OUTSTANDINGEMPIRE COLLEGE OUTSTANDINGEMPIRE COLLEGE OUTSTANDINGEMPIRE COLLEGE OUTSTANDINGEMPIRE COLLEGE OUTSTANDINGGRADUATE AWARDSGRADUATE AWARDSGRADUATE AWARDSGRADUATE AWARDSGRADUATE AWARDSAccountingKathleen Cromwell, SpecializedAssociate Degree – Accounting

BookkeepingTina Ferry, Bookkeeping withComputer Applications

Computer ApplicationsSonia Aguilar, Bookkeeping withComputer Applications

Computerized Office TechnologyAndrea Tillett, ComputerizedBusiness Skills

Information TechnologyKarl Brown, Specialized AssociateDegree – Computer Technology –Microsoft/Linux

LegalJanell Frontiera, SpecializedAssociate Degree – Legal Assistant

MedicalOlivia Boyd, Medical Clinical Assistant

Office AdministrationRamona Mendez, Specialized AssociateDegree – Administrative Assistant

Tourism, Hospitality and WineMarty Paradise, Tourism, Hospitality& Wine Industries

PUBLISHER & CORPORATE AWARDSGlencoe McGraw-Hill PublishingCompany Outstanding StudentAwardMarie Mitchell, Specialized AssociateDegree – Accounting

California Medical Assistants Associa-tion AwardLynn Gates, Medical Clinical Assistant

Elias Computers and NetworkingTechnical Achievement AwardJerry Hilton, Specialized AssociateDegree – Information Technology –Microsoft

Harcourt Health Sciences AwardsCindy Lewis, Specialized AssociateDegree – Medical AssistantSharman Van Pelt, Medical Billing/Coding Technician

Thomson Learning AccountingAwardMarie Mitchell, Specialized AssociateDegree – Accounting

Thomson Learning InformationTechnology AwardChristine Bushong, SpecializedAssociate Degree – InformationTechnology – Security

Thomson Learning Office Adminis-tration AwardLinda Moore, Specialized AssociateDegree – Legal Assistant Mark your calendars for theNext Graduation Ceremony—Tuesday, July 27, 7 p.m. at theLuther Burbank Center.

Eligible Graduates: Those complet-ing their programs by July 30, 2004,and medical students who will beginexternships August 2, 2004. •

Sylvann Nicholas, VicePresident and Directorof Education, wasrecognized at thegraduation ceremony.She is leaving EmpireCollege after 33 yearsof dedicated service tothousands of EmpireCollege students.

Empire’Empire’Empire’Empire’Empire’s New Education Departments New Education Departments New Education Departments New Education Departments New Education Department

Jacqueline Forest Sichel (seated), Director ofEducationRenee Dixon, Administrative AssistantSteve Campbell, Evening School DeanCarl Oeschger, Assistant Director of EducationMargareta Campbell, Registrar

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Medical DepartmentSkills CertificationsSkills CertificationsSkills CertificationsSkills CertificationsSkills CertificationsCongratulations to medical majorswho have their EKG certificates:Connie Anderson Russell KimberlySayphun Teresa Kostelnik Boungnavath Hollee LandrethOlivia Boyd Loretta LeeKassie Bridges Cindy LewisJoy Brooner Guillermo LopezJohnetta Brown Jolene McNamaraLeisa Calvi Claudia MendozaJackie Carmichael Sonia MojicaViviana Ceja Anette MorenoTracy Cheney Erin MurphyCharlene Christie Huong NgoKelly Crossman Imelda OnzaPatricia Danz Maria PadillaJodi Davis Marco PeraltaTiffany Deas Melinda PullaroCecilia Duncan Ignacio RenteriaScott Edwards Elisenda RiveraLennie Flint Cathy SamsonDelia Gaitan Erin SanfilippoSara Gallegos Silvia SantiagoPaola Garcia Greta SchliemanLynn Gates Lisa SheltonDevon Graddy Jessica SpoonRosalinda Debbie Stirling Hernandez Lisa SwaimKristi Higdon Evelia TejadaDianna Natalie Tremonti Hollingsworth GenevieveKathy Hunn TwymanRoni Jamieson Rosa VargasMichelle Johnson LavetaVicki Jump WashingtonFadia Kassis Beverly WatsonChristina Killinger Victoria Winchel

January CMAA Exam Held at EmpireJanuary CMAA Exam Held at EmpireJanuary CMAA Exam Held at EmpireJanuary CMAA Exam Held at EmpireJanuary CMAA Exam Held at EmpireThe California Medical AssistantsAssociation held its semiannualcertification exam at Empire Collegeon Friday, January 16, 2004. Of the54 candidates sitting for the exam, 42were Empire College alumni. Twoinstructors, Barbara Harland andKirsten Rockwood, also took theexam. In addition, the two proctors(Lynn Chenoweth and Tracy Davis)were Empire graduates as well!

Announcements andLegal Dept.Mickey FernandezMickey FernandezMickey FernandezMickey FernandezMickey FernandezJoins FacultyJoins FacultyJoins FacultyJoins FacultyJoins FacultyMickey Fernandez has joinedthe Legal Department facultyand will teach a variety ofsubjects including legal officeprocedures, legal research andwriting, and paralegal courses.

Mickey received her JurisDoctor Degree from WesternState University College of Lawin San Diego and is trained ingeneral, divorce and juvenileoffender/victim mediation. Formore than two years, she was anadjunct professor in theparalegal program at Southwest-ern Community College inChula Vista.

Mickey was sole proprietor ofa Family Mediation Centerfocusing on divorce, custodyand property issues. She has alsoworked as a paralegal, legalsecretary, and law clerk. •

Congratulations and good luck to:Alexis Adams Ny LengConnie Anderson Cindy LewisVeronica Banuelos Juan MalfavonOlivia Boyd Claudia MendozaKassie Bridges Erin MurphyJoy Brooner Huong NgoLeisa Calvi Sophy OukLeang Chhem Tammy OwenPatricia Danz Susan PearsonJodi Davis Ignacio RenteriaScott Edwards Karen Richmond-Lennie Flint GrenzPaola Garcia Elisenda RiveraJolene Gottlieb Kirsten RockwoodChantal Hall Martha SanchezBarbara Harland Susan SavantDiana Hermosillo David SkoppDianna Debbie Stirling Hollingworth Rosa VargasSarah Holt Beverly WatsonNichole Hughes AnnajeannetteTerri Hurst WoodallFadia Kassis Dusty Worthington

Many thanks to medical instructorHeather Donham who stepped in andlead all aspects of the CCMA ExamReview on Monday, December 22.

Newly certified CMAAs will behonored as part of the CMAA annualconvention at a luncheon on Friday,February 20 at the Arden Hilton inSacramento.

Empire Blood Drive Nets 26 UnitsEmpire Blood Drive Nets 26 UnitsEmpire Blood Drive Nets 26 UnitsEmpire Blood Drive Nets 26 UnitsEmpire Blood Drive Nets 26 UnitsMany thanks to the 31 donors who

helped Blood Bank of the Redwoodssave numerous lives on January 15,2004. Through your efforts, 26 unitsof blood were collected.

Medical Grad Sends GreetingsMedical Grad Sends GreetingsMedical Grad Sends GreetingsMedical Grad Sends GreetingsMedical Grad Sends GreetingsRecent graduate Jacqueline Kelly sentgreetings from her new job at TamalpaisFamily Practice in Larkspur. Says Jacqui,“Empire prepared me well for this job. Iam using all of my skills and learningmore each day. I leave so very tired atthe end of the day, but it is a goodtired.” •

Accounting Depart-mentBookkeeping Grad ExpressesBookkeeping Grad ExpressesBookkeeping Grad ExpressesBookkeeping Grad ExpressesBookkeeping Grad ExpressesAppreciationAppreciationAppreciationAppreciationAppreciationBookkeeping graduate RebeccaJohnson recently called herEmpire Department Head,Marvin Mai, to let him knowshe had finished Day 4 of hernew career and was loving everyminute of it. She was apprecia-tive of the assistance and effortsof the Empire faculty and staff,especially the Career ServicesDepartment’s efforts in sendingher out to various employers,taking the time to talk to herand encourage her in her jobsearch, and especially forproviding positive reinforce-ment. •

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Department NewsxxAccounting and Office

AdministrationAttendance RecognitionAttendance RecognitionAttendance RecognitionAttendance RecognitionAttendance Recognition

Congratulations to Accounting/Book-keeping and Office Administrationmajors who have maintained 90 to 100percent attendance as of January 23:Accounting Curt RiberdySonia Aguilar Janet RobbinsChristine Alexander Stephanie RobbinsYolanda Andrade Rene SolisCheryl Brady Melissa SpoonSarah Chaney Pat SternbergMara Ciencia Marie ThompsonSteve Comins Karen UberKathleen Cromwell Maynard VintinnerHeather Dacquisto Denise VranesevichAntoinette Felciano Jenae WallahanBeth Fiddler Raymond WiggerJesse HibenIlamae Hickey Office AdministrationLori Hille Rey AlconesFrances Ho Tami AlvesKatrina Hoch Sophie ChurchillJames Hopkins Jessie De La OSteve Jones Stacy De LopeMonique Keck Nallibe EscamillaKatherine Larsen Carissa GibsonDavid Long Marya GrechkoLancia Lydick Martha GutierrezNicole Martin Katherine IversonLinda Massey Brooke JohnsonNicole Medina Julie KistenmacherMelissa Minton Jennifer KrikacMarie Mitchell Elisa LomeliEric Moncada Jennifer MarianiRuben Mora-Roman Susan PonsettoAlanna Parker Elizabeth RamirezAnthony Perry Ariana ScarioniIrma Ramirez Donna Thomson

Scott Hanson Joins FacultyWelcome to Scott Hanson who is teach-ing software and math classes. Scott hasa BA in Business and Economics fromWestmont College in Santa Barbara. Forthree years, Scott worked at Twin LakesChurch in a variety of capacities includ-ing website manager, office administra-tor, computer instructor, and technol-ogy support. His web design and data-base background also includes the de-velopment of online catalogs.

In addition to teaching at Empire,Scott owns his own computer servicesbusiness focusing on residential andsmall business. •

Hospitality, Tourism and WineStudents Host 21st Reunion of AlumniStudents Host 21st Reunion of AlumniStudents Host 21st Reunion of AlumniStudents Host 21st Reunion of AlumniStudents Host 21st Reunion of AlumniStudents in Empire College’s hospitality, tourism and wine industriesclasses will host an alumni reunion from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January30, at the college campus. The event marks the 21st anniversary ofEmpire’s inception of thesecourses of study, and there arenow more than 460 gradu-ates of the program.

In addition to sharingmemories and stories abouttheir success in the tourismfield, alumni will hold a raffleto benefit the Children’sArtReach Program at theLuther Burbank Center.Serving 35,000 childrenthrough performances,workshops and services, thisprogram is the leadingSonoma County arts education provider, reaching low-income and at-riskchildren. Students have received raffle prize donations from:

Fairmont Sonoma Mission InnSaddles at MacArthur PlaceMatanzas Creek WineryOsmosisSabrina’s Day SpaLuther Burbank Center (two tickets to see Bobby McFarin)Traverso’sRoger WilcoUnti Winery.

Hospitality Grads Earn Certificates from American Hotel andHospitality Grads Earn Certificates from American Hotel andHospitality Grads Earn Certificates from American Hotel andHospitality Grads Earn Certificates from American Hotel andHospitality Grads Earn Certificates from American Hotel andLodging AssociationLodging AssociationLodging AssociationLodging AssociationLodging AssociationCongratulations to graduates who recently earned AHLA certifications:

Brant Gaskill Hospitality Sales and MarketingConvention Management and Service

Jennifer George Hospitality Sales and MarketingConvention Management and Service

Mary Hanson Convention Management and Service

Valerie Lafferty Convention Management and Service

Dianne Lyons Hospitality Sales and MarketingConvention Management and Service

Veronica Madsen Convention Management and Service

Marty Paradise Hospitality Sales and MarketingConvention Management and Service

Kristina Talaugon Convention Management and Service

Elizabeth Vining Hospitality Sales and MarketingConvention Management and Service •

Meet the hosts of the21st Reunion ofEmpire’s Hospitality,Tourism and Winegraduates (L-R):Brant Gaskill,Abelina Ramirez,Kristina Talaugon,Marty Paradise, MaryHanson, ValerieLafferty, VeronicaMadsen, DianneLyons, ArmandoWilliams andElizabeth Vining.

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HAPPYBIRTHDAY TO ... Jason Cunningham Andrzej Arendt Marya Grechko Amber Herrera Curtis Meyer Charlene ChristieJenell Tillett Vicky Jump Michael Hayes Bryant Hofstadt Martha GutierrezDenise Vranesevich Christopher Lloyd Don Johnson Mary O’Brien Imelda Onza

Kandi Strickland Kristina Talaugon

Shannan Ash Tammy BurtonEric Hudson Jason Jimenez Jeff Happ Michael Elola Nate FriedmanAmanda Menary Maria Perez Shannon Morales Michael Salinas Moncell Lippincott

Alexandra Morrow Short School Day Cheryl LouiseMarilyn Stornetta Class out at 11:50 Laurie Ramirez

Debra Williams Rey Alcones Vilma Doyle Dea Heiken Leon Littler Lois Wilson Julie KistenmacherBanza Muyakana Francisco William Stead Kelly Toledo Beverlee PerrinePresident’s Day Rodriguez Josh SpeasSchool Closed Laveta Washington

Robert Couts Tammy Baker Mara Ciencia Ramona Cruz Beka Lowrey- Nicole HillLydia Flores Claudia Gaona Brenda Fenk Evans

Arthur Lopez Jana Luntzel Esther SegobianoModule Ends

Connie AndersonAnthony Perry William Daye Sophie Churchill Angela Chadwell Mary Belcher

Michelle McCart Fanus Khan Diana GibsonMelissa Parcel Fanus Segid

Nora SongsterModule Begins

Antony Bisaccio Cheryl Golja

Eric Moncada Laniakea Durr Janie Sartori William Short Grace Uy Alexis AdamsLorena Sotelo Timothy Wilson Jackie Hamilton

Short School Day Lisa SwaimClass out at 11:50

Ilamae Hickey Renee Marteo Eileen Armbright Curtis Botonis Sandra Rodriguez Melinda HoltAlanna Parker Erik Stortroen Ketly Eloi Richard Weinig StephanieJessica Spoon Lankhorst

Anette Moreno Devon Graddy Stephanie Ferreira Monica Andrade Elden Dederscheck Barbie LaFrancoisSabrina Venessa Sthymmel John Pankratz Catherine Walter Huntingdon Peteri Williams

Anabel Fragoso Leticia Brent Lisa EppersonMelissa Rego Rene HinojosaElizabeth Vining

COMING UP IN APRIL AND MAY:Friday, April 2 Module Ends Friday, May 14 Module EndsMonday, April 5 Module Begins Monday, May 17 Module BeginsApril 12-16 Students’ Holiday Week Thursday, May 27 Short School DayThursday, April 22 Short School Day (classes out at 11:50 a.m.) Monday, May 31 Memorial Day Holiday

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Students listed below have achieved President’s or Dean’s Honors as of December 5, 2003. Those who have finished theirfirst four modules (five months of school) are denoted with a ☺ and will receive an Honors Pin and Letter of Recognition.Students who are on the Honor Roll after more than four modules are denoted with a .PRESIDENT’S HONORS: 3.85-4.0 cumulative GPA & no Incomplete or F grades DEAN’S HONORS: 3.45-3.84 cumulative GPA, no I or F grades

President’President’President’President’President’s Honorss Honorss Honorss Honorss HonorsMichael AdamsChristine Alexander Monica Andrade Andrea Antonik Crystal AshcraftJarrad BaroneAntony BisaccioViolet BloomfieldOlivia Boyd Cheryl BradyJessica BratcherEdward BreslinAlyson Brisco Joy Brooner Karl Brown Milton Broyles Ellen BrysonChristine Bushong Adam CamachoSondra CarlstedtLindsay CarrollMichele Carter-MyersMara Ciencia Serena CodiroliStephanie Conte Cyrena Cory-Gunn Debbie Costabile ☺Robert Couts ☺Kathleen Cromwell Salvatore CucciSuzanne D’AmbrogiHeather DacquistoJessie De La O Janet DeckerShelby Denson Terry DentonTiffany Diggs Barbara DudleyBonnie Eisler ☺Edner EloiKetly EloiJoanne EmeryLisa EppersonBenjamin Erickson Eutana EricksonJoann FaulknerAntoinette FelcianoTina Ferry Beth Fiddler

Erin Fiddler Lennie Flint Shannon Floyd Violeta FrancoJanell Frontiera Carol FurbushClaudia Gaona ☺Marya GrechkoStephanie GreenRichard GregoireGreg GunterAndrew GutmannRobert HaasMary HansonPaul Hayes Rosalinda Hernandez Shanna HernandezIlamae HickeyNicole Hill ☺Katrina HochJessica HollingsworthJames Hopkins ☺Dino HouseKathy Hunn Shireen HunterRobert InnesBrooke JohnsonJamie Johnson Joan Johnson ☺Heather Jones Steve JonesNicole KauhiMonique Keck Zina KeeranJulie KistenmacherTeresa KostelnikJames Kuehn ☺Valerie LaffertyNikki LaneStephanie LankhorstKatherine LarsenLoretta Lee Cindy Lewis Hope LinaresCary LindahlMoncell Lippincott Nicole Loustau Beka Lowrey-EvansPhoua LyStephanie Macabeo

Veronica MadsenJohn MaguireMelissa MalsomJennifer MarianiManuel Mariscal-MLinda MasseyJason MayChristina MaynarichSheila MelvinMaria Angie Mendoza Melissa Minton Marie Mitchell Nick Mitchell Eric MoncadaLinda Moore Jacob Nixon ☺Sandra PadillaJohn Pankratz Alanna Parker Russell PeloquinDaniel PotterJennifer PuthuffJim Roatch Janet RobbinsStephanie Robbins Jolene RodriguezBryan RutherfordMatthew SantosIan Scott Daniel SevillaDianna SmithNora SongsterJason Sotelo Todd Spears Josh Speas ☺Melissa Sponable Melissa SpoonPat SternbergDebbie Stirling Kayte TaylorJenell TillettLacy Topolewski Karen Uber Jennifer Vasconcelos Kathy VetterJenae Wallahan Raymond WiggerDebra WilliamsDaniel WilsonLois Wilson

Barbara WoodGail Wood

Dean’Dean’Dean’Dean’Dean’s Honorss Honorss Honorss Honorss HonorsAlexis Adams Tami Alves Lisa AndreacchiAndrzej ArendtJoanne BarajasMaria BarbieriIsabel Berrios ☺Tamara Boisseaux Richard Borg Curtis Botonis Jennifer Bowen Adam BrabecElizabeth Calvi ☺Leisa Calvi Jackie CarmichaelSophie Churchill Sara Cochran ☺Sharon ConrottoJason CunninghamJodi Davis Tina EvartMelissa FarinhaLisa Fetzer Jose FloresNate Friedman Delia GaitanStephen GiordanoVivian GoodwinCandice Guasco Robin GurriesMartha GutierrezDea Heiken Jesse Hiben Kristi Higdon Melinda HoltGregg Jacobs Sherrilyn KozisekShanna Lashley David Long Angela Lopez Arthur Lopez Lancia Lydick Nicole MartinAlexandra MorrowMarisela Navarro

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Huong Ngo Amber Ohkubo Imelda Onza Phear OukMaria Padilla Elizabeth RamirezIrma Ramirez Megan RamseyAaron RuizJeanna Rushlow Ariana ScarioniGreta SchliemanShailvina Sharma Michael SnodeJessica Spoon ☺William Stead Lisa Swaim Rachel TaylorBrad TempleAndrea Tillett Maynard VintinnerMorgan WellsSean Willems

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In this issue...Law Students Assist Elderly Client in Gaining Citizenship __________________________ page 3

Bookkeeping Student Eric Moncada Wins Student Web Page Contest _________________ page 5

Job Placement News ____________________________________________________ pages 1, 4

Semiannual Business School Graduation Highlights _______________________________ page 7

Empire Grads Dominate January CMAA Exam __________________________________ page 8

Hospitality Students Host Alumni Reunion _____________________________________ page 9

Law Professors Honored for Pro Bono Work __________________________________ pages 2, 3

Calendar of Events _______________________________________________________ page 10

IT Extern Receives Kudos from Mahi Networks __________________________________ page 6

President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls ___________________________________________ page 11 •

Above: Bookkeepingmajor Eric Moncadadisplays his prize-winning web page and$50 cash prize.

Right: Law studentsRong Fan Torres andDavid Hamilton assistMrs. Lu in getting herU.S. citizenshipapproved.