LTRC Staff Members Create a "Globally Green" Basket for Cuyamaca Foundation Auction

What’s better than being Green? Being Globally Green! The Cuyamaca College LTRC has collected a set of delightful, hand-wrought gifts made from recycled materials by international artisans hosted by SERRV International. This basket will be auctioned off at the Cuyamaca College Foundation's Annual Fundraising Celebration, It's Good to Be Green! This event will be held in the Student Center on May 16 at 5:30 PM.

By supporting small-scale artisans from 75 under-developed and economically disadvantaged communities around the globe through the provision of tools, training and an alternative or fair trade market, SERRV seeks to “eradicate poverty wherever it resides.” Each purchase of the stunning jewelry, beautiful accessories and finely-crafted home décor items makes the whole world a better place.

Where in the Library is the Molcajete?

Visit our library display cases to learn more about Hispanic Heritage, and - while you are there - find the molcajete!

A molcajete is a mortar used in Mexican cuisine to grind spices and to prepare salsas and guacamole. Typically carved out of a single block of porous basalt volcanic rock, molcajetes are most often round or bowl-shaped and supported by three short legs. The matching pestle is called a tejolote.

Students who manage to track down this ancient relic have a chance of winning a beautiful pinata in a special drawing. To enter, you will need to answer the following question:

Where in the library is the molcajete?

Bring your submission to the circulation desk and a library staff member will enter your name in the contest. Only one entry per person will be allowed - and a valid student ID is required to participate. The winner will be chosen on Monday, June 1, 2009 (we will be contacting this person by phone or e-mail).