Share: On Friday night the Dodgers opened their 2017 playoffs, the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team played a world cup qualifier, and PCC prevailed in a volleyball match that (by final score) was more closely contested than either of those games, beating East Los Angeles Community College (ELAC) in 5 sets (25-13, 22-25, 25-16, 24-26, 15-4). Follow:
Airbnb non-compliant with new city ordinances
Share: During Monday’s city council meeting, Pasadena introduced new ordinances for short-term rental hosts operating in the city through websites like Airbnb. Follow:
Police Blotter: Person dressed as ‘The Joker’ harasses students on campus
Share: Monday, September 25 Student reported harassment from a former high school classmates who attends PCC. Student reported a hit and run incident while parked in Lot 4 level 2. A male student was transported to medical assistance for treatment after complaining of stomach pains in the CA-building during a music lab. A suspicious person dressed up as The Joker harassed students near the the Mirror Pools area. Tuesday, September 26 Student reported a hit and run incident of his vehicle parked in lot 3. …
New success committee strives for student equity
Share: In order to better help students achieve their educational goals, the new Student Success committee has been created. Consisting of faculty, staff, and student body representatives, the Student Success committee forms a union of the Student Equity committee, Student Success and Support Program, and Basic Skills Initiative. Follow:
Police Blotter: Four females report sexual assaults in one day
Share: Monday, September 18 A student reported her car was involved in an accident in Lot 5 level 4 but did not receive information from the other party. A female student reported she was touched inappropriately by a male on a bike in Lot 4 A second female student reported that she was touched inappropriately by a male riding a red bike in Lot 4 Level 1. A third female victim reported that she was sexually assaulted in the R-Building. A fourth female victim reported …
PCC grants exclusive rights to campus caterer
Share: As of July 1, 2017 the district’s purchasing and contracts administration department curated an agreement with PCC’s food services where they will be responsible for all food catering on campus. Follow:
$70K grant grows STEM program
Share: Following the Board of Trustees’ (BOT) decision to accept a grant awarded to Pasadena City College, the college was given an estimated $70,250 for 2017-2018 which will fund the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program, a STEM-driven group that focuses on disadvantaged students and their needs. Follow:
Campus gridlock: No parking improvements expected
Share: Several weeks into the semester, traffic-jams are still happening consistently in PCC parking lots, and students are becoming increasingly burdened by the lack of solutions. Follow:
PCC facing enrollment drop
Share: Over 27,000 students are currently attending PCC this semester, yet the amount of students enrolled in classes is lower compared to that of last fall, leaving the administration to look for an explanation. Follow:
Tournament of Roses intensifies internship application process
Share: Experience the behind the scenes magic of New Year’s Day in an unrivaled celebration, here in Pasadena. Follow: