Dr. Marie Rosenwasser Retirement Party

A retirement party for Dr. Marie E. Rosenwasser was held on November 30 at the Cliffs resort in Shell Beach, over 190 friends and supporters were in attendance to help celebrate her accomplishments at Cuesta College and her 44-years of dedication to education. Some of the highlights of the event included performances by Cuesta College’s vocal jazz ensemble – Voce and performances by Performing Arts faculty members Jennifer Martin, George Stone, Darrell Voss and Ron McCarley. Master of Ceremonies and Foundation Director Bob Wacker, kept the crowd laughing during the program, which included tributes by County Supervisor Katcho Achadjian, and former Cuesta College presidents Dr. Frank Martinez and Dr. Grace Mitchell. Other notables in attendance included San Luis Obispo Mayor Dave Romero, Cuesta College Trustees Marie Kiersch, Pat Mullen, and Per Matiesen, Alan Hancock President Jose Ortiz, and many past and present Cuesta employees.

Presentations of resolutions and proclamations were made by elected officials or their representatives including: Betsy Umhofer for Congresswoman Lois Capps, Trustee Pat Mullen for Congressman Bill Thomas and State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O’Connell, Courtney Kienow for Senator Able Maldonado and Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee, Katcho Achadjian for the SLO County Board of Supervisors, and Cuesta College Foundation President Jim Sargen.

An exciting part of the evening was the presentation of two endowments, which have been set up in Dr. Rosenwasser’s name.  They are the Dr. Rosenwasser Excellence Fund (to help fund the President’s Innovation and Motivation Fund that supports faculty and staff professional development) and the Dr. Rosenwasser Speech Scholarship, currently endowed at $29,430 and $6,600 respectively.

To make a donation to these funds or others contact the Foundation at extension 3297.