Share: The Associated Students put together a “De-Stress Fest” on Tuesday and Wednesday night in the Wi-Fi lounge. Follow:
PCC names Erika Endrijonas as new president
Share: The Board of Trustees (BOT) has concluded their presidential search, naming Erika Endrijonas, president of Los Angeles college, the new Superintendent President of Pasadena City College (PCC). A couple weeks ago, the BOT named three finalists in their presidential search, with each candidate holding forums last week. “I am thrilled to join PCC at a time of such impressive growth at the institution,” Endrijonas said in a press release. “My entire career has been focused on finding new ways to ensure students succeed in …
Vurdien’s retirement: ‘The school will continue shining as a beacon of light’
Share: After serving Pasadena City College for over three and half years, Dr. Rajen Vurdien’s presidency will be coming to an end, however, he still has many goals for the school before heading into retirement. Follow:
Police Blotter: Two subjects reportedly engaged in lewd acts in parking lot
Share: Monday, November 19 A female was reportedly pacing back and forth in the northwest corner of lot 1. Officers said the female was fine. A transient was seen pulling plants out of the ground in lot 1. Officers said the subject was not pulling plants. There were reports of a possible transient loitering in the walkway between CC building and L building. An area check was conducted with no results found. There were reports of a group of students in the quad possibly smoking …
Male reported “possibly” masturbating in the Sexson Auditorium
Share: Monday, November 12 A false fire alarm was reported going off in the U and UU buildings. Tuesday, November 13 A report was made of a subject sleeping in a doorway of the CEC building. The subject was later escorted off campus. A report was made of a subject sleeping on the stair in front of the L building. The subject was escorted off campus. A male suspect was found loitering in Lot 5. Upon arrival of officers, the suspect fled from the lot. …
Police Blotter: “Religious cult” reported hovering over student
Share: Monday, November 5 Officers discovered damage to PCC property at parking lot 1. A report was made of a male who approached a female student while she was on the track and made her feel uncomfortable. The male was counseled and then released. A student reported that her estranged mother attempted to contact her while on campus. The mother was gone when dispatch arrived. A report was made of a male who was disrupting soccer practice on the field. The male was escorted off …
Title IX at PCC: ‘A culture of reporting rather than a culture of silence’
Share: In the wake of the ongoing #MeToo movement and sexual assault allegations making national as well as local news, understanding the policies that make up Title IX on college campuses, including Pasadena City College (PCC), is integral. Follow:
Final three candidates chosen in the presidential search
Share: After last year’s failed presidential search, PCC has enlisted the help of different outside firms and a campus screening committee, selecting three final candidates for the school’s president in a new search. Follow:
Board of Trustees: 10/24/2018 meeting
Share: Associated Students had 30 students register to vote on Wednesday, October 17. The geology building is old and asbestos was identified. Construction on the geology building began six years ago. During construction, IT and AV improvements that would benefit students were brought to attention, and $60,000 was spent for the improvements. This increased the cost above the initial projections, along with changes made by the district, changes in time, unforeseen circumstances, or emissions from the architect. In regards to the exterior design of the …
Student Health Center: Sex, drugs and other services
Share: The Pasadena City College (PCC) Student Health Services (SHS) has procured four presentations to advise students about relevant health topics and the options available to them. Follow: