Share: Financial Aid Director Manuel Cerda gave a presentation on BankMobile as a new way students will be receiving their financial aid grant as well as their refund. Outgoing president Julia Russo goes over the results of a student survey that was emailed to students during this semester – 24,616 total. Only 1,220 students filled it out (5%). +49% Students will benefit from an increased amount of water filters on campus. +39% of students would like for the library hours to stay open later +61% …
CourierCast: Change of leadership in the newsroom
Share: After serving a year as the Courier’s editor-in-chief, John Orona is stepping down and moving on from Pasadena City College. He joined the CourierCast to talk about his time with the Courier as well as his thoughts on the transition from print to digital. We’re also joined by new editor-in-chief, Amber Lipsey, who served as the Courier’s managing editor this past semester. https://soundcloud.com/user-639540959/couriercast-change-of Follow:
Lancer Pantry continues to conquer food insecurity
Share: The once empty CC-212 has transformed into Lancer Pantry, crowded with bread loaves, canned food, pre-packaged lunches, and fruits. As the semester went by, Lancer Pantry has added more to their shelves and is serving 1,800 to 2,000 pounds of food per week, thanks to the numerous donors who’ve been supporting PCC’s newest student service all semester. Follow:
Building campus community at Rosemead
Share: The single building sitting on the corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Newby Avenue could easily be mistaken as any commercial building, like an apartment complex with a fence structured around it, but instead, it’s PCC Rosemead. Follow:
High school daze to college ways: a freshman guide
Share: The transition from high school to college is no easy feat for most, but here at PCC, two programs vie to make it as smooth as possible in their aim to help incoming freshmen navigate their first year in college with tools such as personal coaching and financial assistance. Follow:
Board of Trustees Meeting: June 7, 2017
Share: Six instructors will be hired to start in the Fall. A new director of student equity will be hired to start on June 26. The position is new. Digital Networks Group, Inc. was awarded nearly $120K for “Smart Room Technology Upgrades” in rooms C161, C265, C312, D303, R220, R222, R224, and R226. They were the only bidder. The Board is reopening bids for CEC elevator upgrades because no bids were submitted in the time period. New contractors were found and the bidding will be …
Police Blotter: Student harassed near mirror pools
Share: Tuesday, May 30 A report was taken of graffiti found in Lot 5 Level 5. There was an area check for a lunch bag that was left unattended in the second floor of the C-building. A man was reported casing vehicles in Lot 5. After an area check, Officer Chan made contact with the subject and escorted the subject off campus. Wednesday, May 31 Officer Gonzales reported a hit and run around 9 a.m. A female student was transported to the health center because …
Pathways paved for third-year students to thrive
Share: After six years of helping first and second year college students successfully transition from high school to college, PCC Pathways will be extending its services to provide extra support to third-year students starting fall 2017. Follow:
Associated Students Meeting: May 31, 2017
Share: Final ICC meeting is this Friday, as well as the banquet New probation procedures for AS before impeachment is being outlined Campus clean-up June 1 in Lot 5, led by the Sustainability committee Drag Show is on June 2 Social Science Award Ceremony on Thursday at 6pm The last day for the 2016-2017 AS Executive Board is June 30 Nune Garipian’s last BOT meeting as Student Trustee is June 7, and AS is encouraged to attend Grad Fest is Thursday, June 1 at the …
Police Blotter: Two arrests in busiest week on record
Share: Monday, May 22 At 4 a.m., an officer escorted a homeless person off of school grounds at the Child Development Center. A person was escorted off campus after reports of them asking for money in the Quad. A woman reported a man was yelling insults at her and her friends near the Mirror Pools. The area was checked by officers but the person was gone when they arrived. A student’s backpack was stolen from from the GM building. A report was taken. A student’s …