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A Rosy Outlook for Pasadena City College
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After many years of unnoficial participation in the annual Tournament of Roses parade, Pasadena City College garners an internship program officially recognized by the Tournament commitee.

Visual and Performing Arts Centers Emerge on Campuses Across California
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With budget cuts still in effect across California, it comes as a beacon of light that many visual and performing arts centers have successfully been built or renovated within the past few years at community college campuses statewide.

Hand-in-Hand for California Community Colleges
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Slated for Sunday, April 17, Hands Across California is taking place just one month prior to the 25th anniversary of the nationwide event that gained so much attention in the spring of '86.

Opportunity Extended
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In 2005, Stevens was studying at California State University, Northridge, pursuing a degree in liberal studies when she found out she was expecting a daughter and decided to put her education on hold.

College Seen 2009
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Pedro Trevino was pleasantly surprised when his moving image took the grand prize award in this year’s College Seen, an annual photo competition sponsored by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, its CollegeBuys program, and Adobe®.

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Hand-in-Hand for California Community Colleges

 Slated for Sunday, April 17, Hands Across California is taking place just one month prior to the 25th anniversary of the nationwide event that gained so much attention in the spring of '86.

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Visual and Performing Arts Centers Emerge on Campuses Across California

 With budget cuts still in effect across California, it comes as a beacon of light that many visual and performing arts centers have successfully been built or renovated within the past few years at community college campuses statewide.

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Sierra College Press is No Stranger to Breaking New Ground

 As one of the only community college presses in the nation, and the only one in California, Sierra College Press has been a pioneer in many ways.

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A Rosy Outlook for Pasadena City College

 After many years of unnoficial participation in the annual Tournament of Roses parade, Pasadena City College garners an internship program officially recognized by the Tournament commitee.

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The State of Education

 Affinity asked California gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown (D) and Meg Whitman (R) for their views on higher education and the California Community Colleges, as well as for some advice for students today.

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College Seen 2010

 Affinity is pleased to showcase the winners of the College Seen 2010 student photo contest.

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Lights. Camera. Education.

 The media industry has become a 24-hour stream of video, television, radio, web content, and news. With the changing media comes changing roles for those in the industry. Not surprisingly, the education leading to a career in the industry has also changed.

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Measuring the Potential of California Community Colleges

 As America’s community colleges become increasingly adept at doing more with less in the face of ever-shrinking state budgets, the need to adopt innovative approaches to everyday activities is more important than ever.

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A Century of Community Colleges

 The community college model first appeared in California in the early 1900s to fill a void in post-secondary education. One hundred years later and 112 colleges strong, they continue to make great strides as the largest education and workforce preparation system in the nation.

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Opportunity Extended

 In 2005, Stevens was studying at California State University, Northridge, pursuing a degree in liberal studies when she found out she was expecting a daughter and decided to put her education on hold.

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Standing Up For Students

 Students speak out in state and local community college governance and learn leadership and professional skills in the process.

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Meet Esteem Brumfield

 Berkeley City College student Esteem Brumfield has overcome homelessness and other obstacles in his pursuit of higher education.

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Brushes and Pens: Art, English Coincide at Diablo Valley

 At Diablo Valley College's Summer Institute, students improve English writing skills by drawing dreams, nightmares, and memories with watercolors.

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Non-Traditional Career Lures Unlikely Candidate

 Melissa Gruner is fulfilling her dream to work outdoors thanks to the land surveyor program offered by Santiago Canyon College.

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Valley-Bound Commitment Provides First Year Free at SBVC

 The Valley-Bound Commitment was developed in response to the reality that the Inland Empire area has one of the lowest college-going rates in the state.

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Learning to Love Words

 When Fresno City College opens the Old Administration Building for the college's 100th anniversary, the historic building will house a literary museum celebrating poet and alumnus Gary Soto.

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Serving Those Who Serve

 Community colleges have been popular with returning veterans for years, and now, thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, this unique population of students is finally getting more of the support it deserves.

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High School 2.0

 The Early College High School (ECHS) Initiative is reinventing high school. Nuview Bridge Early College High School in Nuevo, California, is just one example of how the reinvention is paying off.

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Meet the New Chancellor

 Dr. Jack Scott was named statewide chancellor of the California Community College system in May 2008 and assumed the post in January after completing his Senate term.

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College Seen 2009

 Pedro Trevino was pleasantly surprised when his moving image took the grand prize award in this year’s College Seen, an annual photo competition sponsored by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, its CollegeBuys program, and Adobe®.

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