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Engineering and Science Communities Come Together to Inspire the Next Generation
From STAFF REPORTS
What do gravitational waves, inflatable pig lungs, and LEGO robot drag races all have in common? They – and much more – will all be showcased at the 2013 Pasadena Engineering and Science Expo on Saturday June 1st from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Pasadena City College. The event is free and open for ...
Recent PCC Cosmetology Graduate Takes Top Prize in National Competition
By Juan F. Gutierrez , Director, Public Relations
Former PCC student Myo Lai has won first place in the Junior Style Stars Competition, the largest student cosmetology competition in the country. “When I first started, I couldn’t do anything,” Lai said, blushing. He’s clearly come a long way since then. Lai beat out almost 300 other entries from across the country to win ...
Clairbourn Students Flex Their Math Muscles
From STAFF REPORTS
Spring is the season where students in Mary Lyzenga’s middle school math classes flex their mental muscles to take on tests and competitions designed to prove their mettle as mathematicians. This year, the seventh grade accelerated math class participated in the annual Math Olympiads Program. They took a series of five exams during the year, ...
Bosco Tech Students Selected for Boeing Summer Internships
From STAFF REPORTS
Four Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) students have been selected to participate in an eight-week summer internship program sponsored by the Boeing Company. The internships will take place at the aerospace and defense corporation’s satellite division in El Segundo where each student will work under the direction of an engineering mentor. The goal of ...
PCCs Bonnie Shimasaki Wins Unsung Hero Award
By Juan F. Gutierrez , Director, Public Relations
Bonnie Shimasaki, Learning Resources/Distance Learning assistant, has been honored by the PCC Academic Senate with the Unsung Hero Award. The award is presented to a classified employee who has made significant contributions to the college and the community, while maintaining a good work record. “I am honored to be recognized by the PCC community,” ...
Renatta Cooper Re-elected President of PUSD Board of Education
From STAFF REPORTS
The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education voted to 4-2 to re-elect Renatta Cooper to a third term as its president at its regular board meeting on May 14, 2013. “I am honored to be selected for a third year as this board’s president and look forward to working with my colleagues for ...
Decorated Combat Veteran & Part-time USC Faculty Dr. Ross Selvidge to Seek Area 1 Seat of PCC
From STAFF REPORTS
A decorated combat veteran and part-time faculty member at USC said today he will be seeking the Area 1 seat of the Pasadena Area Community College Board of Trustees, representing West Pasadena, La Canada Flintridge and the western portion of Altadena. Dr. Ross Selvidge said he is running to “maintain fiscal discipline and keep PCC ...
From the Cooking Camp to Bouchon Beverly Hills then to the French Laundry???
Newly Elected PUSD Board Members Sworn In
The RoboLancers: La Salle High School Robotics Team 2009 -2013
PCC Veteran A Model of Student Success
Mayfield Senior School Kicks Off New College Application Program for Juniors
From Ballet to Robotics, Barnhart’s Summer School Covers It All
PCCs Don Eckmann Awarded 2013 State Classified Employee of the Year Award
Pepperdine University’s Dr. Louis Cozolino to Speak at Aveson School of Leaders
Area Policymakers Discuss Early Childhood Development Legislation
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena Educates Students from PCC’s Spring Job Fair
PUSD Employee Tracey Mikuriya Named LA County Classified Employee of the Year
PUSD Schools Receive State, National Recognition
California State Controller John Chiang to Deliver Pasadena City College 88th Commencement Address
College Access Plan Receives Two Local Grants in Support of Growing Programs
Senator Ed Hernandez Visits Bosco Tech
From STAFF REPORTS
California State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez (24th District) visited the campus of Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) on Friday, May 3. Sen. Hernandez met faculty members and students as they worked on applied-science projects in the campus’ technology laboratories. “I want to thank the students and staff for providing an inside look at the ...
PCC Instructor Named Preschool Teacher of the Year for Work with Autistic Children
By Juan F. Gutierrez , Director, Public Relations
Pasadena City College is proud to announce that adjunct faculty instructor of Social Sciences, Antonio Garza Jr., has been named “Preschool Teacher of the Year” by Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP). Garza, along with five other Los Angeles County preschool teachers, was recently presented with the award during a celebration at the Globe Theatre in ...
Art Center President Signs New Five-Year Contract
From STAFF REPORTS
The board of trustees of Art Center College of Design announced today that visionary leader Lorne M. Buchman has renewed his contract as president and chief executive officer through 2017. Board Chairman Robert C. Davidson Jr. praised Buchman for bringing about growth and change, citing the many significant achievements at the College since his appointment ...
PCC Student Wins First Place in National Competition, Award Presentation May 17
By JUAN F. GUTIERREZ
Pasadena City College is proud to announce that recent PCC graduate, and licensed cosmetologist, Myo Lai, has won the prestigious Junior Style Stars National competition. Lai beat out more than 300 competitors to take first place in one of the largest cosmetology contests in the United States. Competitors had to submit a complete “look” for ...
La Salle High School 57th Annual Academic Awards Night
From STAFF REPORTS
On Tuesday evening, May 14, 2013, La Salle High School celebrated their 57th annual Academic Awards Night by honoring 9-11th grade students with Certificates of Excellence and Merit for their academic achievements in subjects such as Computers and Information Technology, Rise of Nations, English, Health, Twentieth Century, Church History, New Testament, Algebra, Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, ...
PUSD Superintendent Comments on Governor’s Revised Budget Proposal
From STAFF REPORTS
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Superintendent Jon R. Gundry issued the following statement today about Governor Brown’s revised budget proposal: “Although the additional revenue we expect to receive from Sacramento does not close our budget deficit, I am optimistic that the May Revise will provide some fiscal relief to PUSD. I am also happy to ...
Group Forms to Support Embattled Pasadena City College President Rocha
A grassroots organization purporting to be comprised of present and former City Council members as well as college trustees, school board members and CEOs has formed today to throw their support behind embattled Pasadena College President Mark Rocha. Concerned Citizens for a Better College (ABC) said they have assured the members of the college’s Board ...