The Pasadena Area City College District released a statement today stating that it needed more time before giving a full response about Oscar winner and PCC alumnus Dustin Lance Black’s allegation that he was “disinvited” to be the Spring Commencement speaker because of sexually explicit photos of him that surfaced years ago on the Internet.
DISTRICT RESPONDS: We need more time before further comment
The District responds to miscommunication regarding commencement, stating it needs more time to assemble the facts before further comment.
PCCPD seeks donations for those in need
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EXCLUSIVE: Spurned Oscar winner strikes back at alma mater
Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black responds to having his invitation rescinded as PCC’s 2014 commencement speaker due to a 2009 sex “scandal.”
Board addresses problematic commencement policy
Share: After miscommunication issues arose about who has the final decision regarding who the commencement speaker will be, the Board of Trustees decided to take a closer look at its policy Wednesday night. Follow:
EDITORIAL: The McCollege of Pasadena
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Oscar winner and PCC alumnus disinvited to Spring Commencement ceremony
Share: After being placed atop a Board approved short list of potential commencement speakers earlier this semester, the college decided against selecting Oscar winning screenwriter and PCC alumnus Dustin Lance Black Follow:
Employees say goodbye to PCC
Share: As the semester approaches its end and students get ready to leave PCC, some of the employees who have helped them along their journey are also making their departure. Follow:
First salvo in war of surveys released
Share: The Academic Senate presented the results of their Town Hall Survey to a room full of faculty, staff and students with representatives of the administration noticeably absent April 17. Follow:
OP-ED: Metro fare hike hurts those most dependent
If you depend on the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to commute to school or work, your pockets may see a little less change with the MTA’s recent fare increase proposal.