On October 29, 2022, the San Mateo County History Museum at 2200 Broadway in Redwood City, will open the exhibit College of San Mateo: 100 Years of Making Dreams Come Through.  Yes, “Through” not “True.”  The play-on-words alludes to the College’s impressive record of getting people “through” their challenges in order to achieve their dreams. 

For a century, students with various dreams for their future have been attending College of San Mateo (CSM).  Some dream of becoming the first in their family to earn a degree.  Some would like to learn a particular subject or obtain skills to begin work right away in a field of their choice.  Still others attend as the first step in transferring to a four-year college.  Whatever the dreams, CSM has provided classes, activities, and a place where students can share their voice as they work toward achieving their personal dreams and aspirations.

The public is invited to view the exhibit and learn about the history of the college and how it has served the community.  The exhibit includes photographs, videos, publications, artifacts from both the college’s and the History Museum’s collections and memorabilia saved by alumni and their families as a remembrance of their CSM experience.

Admission will be free at the History Museum on opening day.  The exhibit will run through August 27, 2023.

Go to www.historysmc.org for information.