• Happy Giving Tuesday! • Join us for "A Jingle & A Thanks" on December 4
• Calling all Current Scholarship Donors • Eleventh Annual Gala Raises Funds for University Tours • Chabot College News and Upcoming Events • Upcoming Events in the Chabot Service Area |
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As 2025 comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to reflect and say thank you! From raising more scholarship funds than ever-before to launching new events through growing partnerships, this year has been filled with important milestones we hope will have a lasting impact.
None of this would be possible without your support. To see what your donations fund and other highlights from both the Friends of Chabot and Chabot Grant Development Office, check-out the 2025 Annual Report. |
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“These meals make my college life better by saving money, reducing stress, and giving me more time to focus on my studies.” - Chabot Student |
| This Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, help support the Friends of Chabot's featured campaign: Addressing Food Insecurity with World Food Movement.
Under the Student Equity Office, the Gladiator Resource Hub is partnering with the World Food Movement (WFM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting community colleges by providing free, hot, vegetarian meals for students in need.
The team served 1,200 nutritious, freshly prepared meals at Chabot in just the initial month of service and strives to scale-up in the future months based on needs of the students and availability. |
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Donate today! Just $10 pays for a prepared meal. Consider making a recurring contribution to help ensure no Gladiator goes hungry and every student has the foundation to succeed. |
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Join us for "A Jingle & A Thanks" on December 4th |
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Calling all business, community, and scholarship partners! Join the Friends of Chabot Board of Directors on December 4, 2025 from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. for "A Jingle and A Thanks," a donor appreciation and networking mixer. It's free! The event will take place at Mission Hills Golf Course (275 Industrial Parkway, Hayward, CA 94544).
Please RSVP (requested, but not required) if you plan to attend. |
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Spring 2025 Donor Appreciation Mixer photos by Michael Craig |
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Calling all Current Scholarship Donors |
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| Scholarship season is here! Chabot Student Life, Student Senate, and the Friends of Chabot plan to open Spring 2026 scholarship applications on January 1st, 2026. Are you a current scholarship donor? If you would like to make any changes to your scholarship, make sure you have completed and returned the Scholarship Donor Form. If you have any questions or have not received a year-end packet yet, please contact: (510) 723-6633 or friendsofchabot@chabotcollege.edu |
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| Eleventh Annual Gala Raises Funds for University Tours |
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Did you know, the Friends of Chabot College Board of Directors launched a campaign to fund four-year university tours? Introduced at this year's Annual Gala, college tours are intended to help Chabot students open new doors. |
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Many Chabot students have never set foot on a university campus. Seeing a university in-person can flip the switch from being uncertain about transferring to a four-year university to driven to succeed. Tours include meeting transfer counselors; walking the quads; exploring lecture halls, labs, libraries, and dorms; building confidence; and envisioning transfer dreams becoming a reality.
We are proud to share that the Eleventh Annual Gala raised over $10,500 for campus tours to four-year universities. Interested in supporting this new endeavor?
Contact: Yvonne Wu Craig at ywucraig@chabotcollege.edu |
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A huge thank you to the Eleventh Annual Gala Sponsors! Your support opens doors and fuels futures through college tours. |
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Chabot College News & Upcoming Events |
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Learn on your own time - all classes are online, asynchronous. |
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| Whether you're looking to stay on track for graduation, get ahead for the next term, lighten your future course load, or try something new, winter intercession is a great opportunity. |
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Earn credits this winter! December 20, 2025 – January 17, 2026 |
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Conquer winter by signing up for on-demand classes: • You'll have access to both Chabot College and Las Positas College courses. • You can choose from 1, 2, and 3-unit classes.
• You'll be supported through 24/7 online tutoring. |
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Mask Making with CARES Wellness Ambassadors |
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In October, the CARES Wellness Ambassadors supported mask making sessions. Student Wellness Ambassadors engaged the Chabot community in this creative process to help express parts of the inner self. |
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English Language Learner (ELL) College and Career Day |
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On November 6, Chabot College, partnering with the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (EAROP), hosted a pilot College and Career Day designed specifically for English Language Learners (ELLs) from our feeder high schools. With strong support from our four feeder districts, 162 students attended to explore Chabot College and our career pathways.
Students and chaperones learned about community college and the ESL program, heard the experiences of two current ESL students, and rotated through small-group sessions focused on career programs aligned with EAROP pathways in Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, and Early Childhood Education/Teacher Preparation.
For the majority of participants, this was their first experience visiting a college campus, and chaperones expressed appreciation for focusing on this student population who have distinct needs and challenges. |
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Chabot Umoja Community Acknowledged for Amazing Work |
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The week of November 17, Chabot's Umoja Community and Black Cultural Resource Center (BCRC) students had a fantastic time at the Umoja Statewide conference and won an award. Chabot's Umoja Community was acknowledged for the amazing work done within the Language Arts Dept, including a 98% completion rate and Equity-Centered faculty across divisions.
Chabot's Umoja Community is a proud top campus collaborator to the Umoja Community Statewide and was the first Umoja Community on a campus in the state. |
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Where: Parking Lot B When: December 20 @ 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Third Saturday each month Cost: Free to attend. See below for vendor information and pricing.
Flea Market Information |
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| Where: Recital Hall, Room 1224, Building 1200 When: December 2 @ 7:00 P.M. Cost: $11.44 in-person
Tickets |
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| Where: Performing Arts Complex When: December 3 @ 7:00 P.M. Cost: $11.44 in-person
Tickets |
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Chabot College Jazz Combo Concert |
Where: Recital Hall, Room 1224, Building 1200 When: December 4 @ 7:00 P.M. Cost: $11.44 in-person, $16.59 livestream Tickets |
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| Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 20080 Redwood Rd., #4325, Castro Valley, CA 94546 When: December 9 @ 7:00 P.M. Cost: $11.44 in-person Tickets |
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Chabot College Holiday Big Band Jazz Concert |
Where: Performing Arts Center When: December 11 @ 7:00 P.M. Cost: $11.44 in-person, $16.59 livestream
Tickets |
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Upcoming Events in the Chabot Service Area |
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It's a Wonderful Night 2025 - San Leandro Holiday Celebration |
Where: Main event centered around W. Juana Ave. between E. 14th St. and Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 When: December 5, 5:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Cost: Free More Information |
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| Light Up the Season - Hayward Winter Celebration |
Where: Hayward City Hall Rotunda and Plaza, 777 B St., Hayward, CA 94541 When: December 6, 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. More Information |
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| Bay Philharmonic - The Bay Area's Best: Sounds of the Season |
Where: Chabot College Performing Arts Center
When: December 14, 3:00 P.M. Cost: See website below for ticket pricing More Information |
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Tell Us about Your Community Events |
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If you would like us to include your community event in our upcoming monthly newsletter, please email a flyer, website, and/or event details to: FriendsofChabot@chabotcollege.edu
The Chabot College service area includes: Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Union City. |
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| The Friends of Chabot College is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Donors are encouraged to consult a qualified tax consultant for more detailed information. |
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The Friends of Chabot College Board of Directors Hon. Mark Salinas, Chair; Hon. Pat Gacoscos, Vice Chair/Secretary; Mr. Obray Van Buren, Fundraising Chair; Ms. Marita Cheng; Dr. Hal Gin; Mr. Kris Kokotaylo; Ms. Melinda Matsuda; Ms. Olga Rosales Salinas; Dr. Jamal A. Cooks; Mr. Thomas Burke |
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