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They actually listened and finally agreed to name the whole building after Hope Shaw instead of just some little wing or studio. I am still honestly a bit in shock that our persistent pestering worked because there were moments I really thought they would just dig their heels in forever. …

July 31, 2013

Naming C Building after Hope Shaw

Naming C Building after Hope Shaw

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 4 months ago
Back in 2010, when the "C" building remodeling began, we voted unanimously to name the building after the late, Professor Hope Shaw. Hope Shaw was one of the founders of the Radio TV Film Department, and invested 40 years of her life to City College. Hope unexpectedly passed away in April 2005, in a drowning accident, before any of us had the chance to say goodbye. Naming the new building, “The Hope Shaw Media and Performing Arts Center ,” would keep Hope’s vision and legacy alive for those students and faculty who were not as fortunate to know her. No one deserves the honor more. Now we are being told that the San Diego Community College District is changing it's policy on the naming of new buildings, encouraging the person or family to donate hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's being suggested that we name the studio or a wing after Hope. None of the new policy language is in writing, and was never made available to this body, so we are circulating this petition in hopes that you will sign it and help us get this new building named after Hope Shaw, who so deserves it. Thank you for your support! Professor Laura Castaneda

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Reached 250 supporters

May 20, 2013

May 18, 2013

I spent the morning digging through old archives of Hope's early curriculum notes and it is just wild how much she built from nothing while the district keeps trying to hide behind these invisible new policies about donor money. It makes me so angry that they think a legacy is just a transaction or a fee instead of forty years of actual teaching and I am currently tracking down anyone in the administration who might actually admit these rules exist in writing.

May 16, 2013

I just saw the number tick over a hundred and I honestly have to stop and catch my breath because this feels like so much more than a digital counter. It makes me think back to Hope in the hallways and how she would probably be laughing at us for making such a fuss over a building name even though I know she would appreciate that we remember her. This is actually happening and it is all because you took the time to read this.

Reached 100 supporters

May 14, 2013

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Juliet Rigtrup
7 years ago Featured

The decision to name the new building after Hope Shaw was the right thing to do. The decision was unanimous. It is inappropriate to change that decision. This radio station is an award winning asset to your school. Hope Shaw was what made the station what it is.

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Paul Goldstein
9 years ago Featured

I interned at KSDS in the late 70s under Hope Shaw - her legacy is unquestioned - she deserves this.

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J Otis Williams
11 years ago Featured

She was KSDS RADIO , truly the reason the station is one of the best on the Planet when it comes to Jazz and Blues , she always gave us HOPE ....

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Mike West
13 years ago Featured

Hope was the soul of that department. Dont let some new policy erase 40 years of hard work. Just name the building already.

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David Zhang
13 years ago Featured

She taught me everything I know about broadcast. We owe her this recognition.

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Sarah Mwangi
13 years ago Featured

Ridiculous to suggest a donation amount for someone who gave her whole life to this place. Keep the original promise!