It’s no secret that the U.S. economy is suffering. Millions of Americans have been laid off in recent years as a result. The unemployment rate for California as reported by the Employment Development Department, has reached 11percent in March. Bearing an incredible burden of both getting a job and higher education are college students.
“Let’s take it from the top.”
Hidden on the side of the Shatford Library, one would never have known that a world-class trombonist was lecturing and giving to members of the PCC Studio Jazz Band and Lancer Jazz Band on April 25.
Students to exhibit art at PMCA museum
Artworks of selected students will be exhibited at the Pasadena Museum of California Art this month in an event called Tomorrow Today: A juried Student exhibition from Pasadena City College.
Two-Time Grammy Award Winner a Big Hit
Two-time Grammy award winner Gordon Goodwin and his Big Phat Band performed to an enthusiastic crowd on April 13 at the Sexson Auditorium.
Drawing students learn from local artist
Hillary Mushkin held a presentation and a draw in for Lynne Bermans beginning drawing class on Monday.
Famed pianist plays intimate set
Students and piano enthusiasts were serenaded by famed Dutch pianist Eline Bergmann inside the dimly-lit Harbeson Hall at PCC on Saturday. The performance marked her U.S. debut as she played classical pieces from celebrated composers, including Frederic Chopin and Franz Schubert.
People of the stairs pass on the legacy
Many passersby have noticed the ever growing group of people who linger on the C Building steps. What most people don’t know is the legacy of these “people of the stairs.”
New whiteboard could make learning easier
Representatives from Digital Networks Group presented a new high tech whiteboard to PCC teachers and administrators April 3 in the Shatford Library.
A Look Back: English Instructor Robert Oventile
English Instructor Robert Oventile was a student at PCC about 30 years ago before he transferred to UC Berkeley where he majored in English.
PCC Student Parents Ask Help to “Stuff a Truck”
The PCC Child Development Center and parents will be host a donation day fundraiser on May 19 to help raise funds for materials needed for the children’s programs and ease budget restrains.