Share: Pasadena City College’s (PCC) new Superintendent/President Dr. Erika Endrijonas announced a new Educational Master Plan (EMP) last month that would use in-house resources rather than hiring outside help to guide the school’s future endeavors. Follow:
BankMobile directly transfers funds to students
Share: PCC and BankMobile have been collaborating the past few semesters to distribute financial aid, scholarships, grants and other funds directly to Lancer reducing wait times and paper checks that come with receiving funds from PCC’s financial aid office. Follow:
EOP&S: Helping students go above and beyond
Share: The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) at PCC, has been helping socially and economically disadvantaged students achieve their education goals since it was first implemented in state colleges in the spring of 1970. Follow:
Get down at new Cal State transfer parties
Share: The PCC transfer center is holding college transfer application review parties for students applying to Cal State LA. Transfer center staff has its best and brightest working alongside university representatives to help students fill out their college applications. Follow:
PCC interns for Tournament of Roses prepare for 130th Rose Parade
Share: On New Year’s Day, 90 Pasadena City College (PCC) students will oversee the 130th Rose Parade, an annual procession of around 40 floats coated with flowers, through the Tournament of Roses Intern Program. Follow:
Big test, destress: Associated Students help students face finals
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. …