Compadres Fresh Air Podcast

10. Mt. SAC: A Fresh Air Campus


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          Mt. San Antonio College provides the full college experience without the full college debt. As one of the largest community colleges in California, Mt. SAC is known for providing a top-tier education and extensive student services.
          The campus sits on 420 rolling acres in Walnut, California, located on the eastern edge of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The city of Walnut is considered one of the Best Small Towns to Live In by Money Magazine. A diverse suburb, Walnut is known for its nationally renowned schools and equestrian community. The city combines the charms of rural living with the benefits of being just 25 miles from Downtown Los Angeles and its incredible cultural and recreational activities.
          Mt. San Antonio College serves everyone, from residents to working professionals and international students. Its local College District boundaries encompass the communities of Baldwin Park, Bassett, Charter Oak, Covina, Diamond Bar, the southern portion of Glendora, Hacienda Heights, City of Industry, Irwindale, La Puente, La Verne, Pomona, Rowland Heights, San Dimas, Valinda, Walnut, and West Covina.
https://www.mtsac.edu/about/overview.html 

Mt. San Antonio College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its students, employees, and visitors. Considering evidence that the use of tobacco and nicotine, as well as exposure to secondhand smoke and aerosol (commonly referred to as “vapor”) from electronic smoking devices pose significant health and environmental hazards, the College has established a smoke, vapor, and tobacco-free environment. 
https://www.mtsac.edu/governance/trustees/apbp/AP3565.pdf

The Fresh Air Mounties (FAM) is a group of students at Mt. San Antonio College that began advocating for a fresh air campus policy in 2020.
https://www.compadreslac.org/fam

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Compadres Fresh Air PodcastBy by Ricardo Nevarez