Share: In his second semester at PCC, President-Superintendent Rajen Vurdien continues to shape the college in his vision. Follow:
Gatsby fashion draws nostalgic crowd
Share: While Baz Luhrmann’s film interpretation of “The Great Gatsby” received lukewarm reviews by critics, the film was praised for the authenticity of its 1920s costumes, even winning the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for designer Catherine Martin. Follow:
Flux n’ Slag welds its way to gold and state
Tommy Nguyen, a structural welding major, wasn’t excited or nervous for the SkillsUSA California conference that took place at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) last weekend.
Start the New Year with fresher foods
Share: Freshly farmed produce is making its way to the farmers’ market and then to Pasadena dinner tables. Follow:
This semester’s club week is full of opportunities and giveaways
Share: Club Week has already begun! Tuesday marked the beginning of the three-day event which will continue running until Thursday. The Associated Students board encourages students to seek out, sign-up, and join in on a wide variety of campus clubs. Follow:
NASA robot ‘Swarmathon’ competition lands at PCC
Share: Pasadena City College is participating in Swarmathon, a robotics competition organized by the University of New Mexico and funded by the NASA Minority University Research and Education Program, in which students will create robots called “Swarmies” designed for planetary exploration. Follow:
Foundation funds drones to fly over PCC and beyond
Share: If students soon notice drones whizzing over their heads on campus, it is the result of the largest grant the PCC Foundation has awarded so far. Follow:
PCC club cancels burning of the ISIS flag
Share: Updated: 6:52 p.m. In an email sent to faculty and staff on Monday, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Alex Boekelhide revealed that the demonstration set for tomorrow will not be taking place. “As always, Pasadena City College takes no position on the substance of any demonstration of constitutionally protected free speech that takes place on our campus,” Boekelhide said. “ As a fundamental part of its educational mission, Pasadena City College supports the free expression of the ideas and opinions of its students, …
Water crisis spurs student contest
When adjunct professor and curator Mahara Sinclaire learned that Artist-in-Residence Sant Khalsa would be having a solo show about the Santa Ana River, Sinclaire thought it would be great if PCC students could also contribute in a project to address the water situation in California. Thus the “Water Issues: A Group Show of 3 Parts” was created.
Nursing program returns after year long hiatus
The nursing program is back after a one-year hiatus. Under the new direction of Carla Christensen, the program offers students a chance to hone their lab skills and intern at hospitals.