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Teaching and Learning Center Recognized Nationally for Its Work with Basic Skills Students and Faculty  

Release date: 07-03-2008

The Pasadena City College Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) has been selected as one of eight exemplary educational models in the country by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education in the U.S. Department of Education.

Art Gallery Presents “PCC Photojournalism 21” Exhibit  

Release date: 07-03-2008

”PCC Photojournalism 21”, a solo exhibition of photographs and linoleum prints by Jesus Gomez, will be on exhibit at the Pasadena City College Art Gallery from July 5 through 10. An opening reception will be held for the artist July 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Art Gallery.

The PCC Art Gallery Presents “Sarah Kupersmith: American Spacemint”  

Release date: 06-26-2008

Pasadena City College student Sarah Kupersmith's exhibition, “American Spacemint,” will be featured at the PCC Art Gallery, from June 29 – July 3. There will also be an opening reception on June 28, from 5 to 8 p.m., which is open to the public.

The PCC Art Gallery Presents “Angels and Orchids: Spontaneous Splendor in Color” by Robin Powell  

Release date: 06-26-2008

The Pasadena City College Art Gallery will hold an opening reception for its latest exhibition, “Angels and Orchids: Spontaneous Splendor in Color” by artist Robin Powell on Saturday, June 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will run from June 29 through July 3.

PCC Hosts Campus Terrorism Intelligence and Tactics Conference  

Release date: 06-23-2008

Pasadena City College will host a conference on July 21 and 22 that will address terrorism and its potential impact on local schools. The conference will inform campus administrators of the pending dangers facing school campuses and will provide valuable insight and training for Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officers.

PCC Mourns Passing Of 4-Sport Great Ray Bartlett  

Release date: 06-23-2008

Ray Bartlett, a four-sport star and teammate of Jackie Robinson at Pasadena Junior College from 1937-39, passed away Sunday. He was 88.

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PCC Art Gallery to Feature Local Artist  

Release date: 06-19-2008

The Pasadena City College Art Gallery welcomes local artist Linda Brody-Strassle, who debuts her latest exhibition, “Creative Mythology,” on Saturday, June 21.

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John Campo Elected Student Trustee For Pasadena Area Community College District  

Release date: 06-19-2008

Pasadena City College sophomore John Campo has been elected as student trustee for the Pasadena Area Community College District. He was officially introduced at the June 4 board of trustees meeting.

PCC Offers Prestigious Ashland Theater Festival In July  

Release date: 06-10-2008

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience one of the oldest and most respected theater celebrations in America as Pasadena City College offers the Ashland Theater Festival, July 26 through Aug. 2, in Ashland, Ore.

Pasadena City College’s 83rd Commencement Ceremony Celebrates Student Success  

Release date: 06-10-2008

The latest graduating class in the long and storied history of Pasadena City College will be presented in a commencement ceremony Friday, June 13, at 7 p.m. in Robinson Stadium.

PCC Dancers Explore Social Issues In “Dreams and Tall Tales”  

Release date: 06-06-2008

Pasadena City College’s Performing and Communication Arts Division and the Dance Department present their Spring Dance Concert on June 6 and 7. Featuring dance works from a variety of genres, the material is choreographed by both PCC dance faculty and students. Beginning at 8 p.m., the concert will be held in PCC’s Sexson Auditorium.

Students Collaborate in “Piano Ensembles Recital”  

Release date: 06-06-2008

Combining sounds of the piano, Pasadena City College students present a unique concert featuring classic works and current rhythms of yesterday and today. Directed by PCC instructor Phillip Young, the concert will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, in room K300 on the PCC campus.

Pasadena City College Math Team Best In Nation  

Release date: 06-04-2008

The Pasadena City College math team placed first in a national competition against teams from more than 150 two-year colleges.

Students Awarded Prestigious Southern California Earthquake Center Internships  

Release date: 05-21-2008

Four Pasadena City College students have been awarded highly coveted summer internships at the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC), headquartered on the campus of the University of Southern California. Emerzon Cruz, Jose Gonzalez, Michael Ihrig, and Michael Pratts are all members of the PCC Teaching and Learning Center’s Math and Science (MaS) Program, which is funded by the National Science Foundation. They are majoring in engineering, computer science, math, or science.

Theater Arts Department Presents “Bus Stop”  

Release date: 05-21-2008

Pasadena City College’s Theater Department proudly presents its latest play, “Bus Stop,” written by famous Broadway playwright William Inge.

PCC Recognizes Local Organizations for Outstanding Work in Support of Career and Technical Education  

Release date: 05-14-2008

Pasadena City College has recognized nine local institutions for their work in support of PCC Career and Technical Education. Awards were presented at PCC’s Partnership Breakfast in May at the Altadena Town and Country Club.

PCC Cinema Students Nominated for Statewide Awards  

Release date: 05-14-2008

The Pasadena City College Cinema Program continues making positive strides with the announcement of the finalists for the Short Film category in the state’s Third Annual Student Film and Video Festival by 3C Media Solutions. The contest was open to community college students across California.

PJC Alum Jackie Robinson Inducted Into College Baseball Hall of Fame  

Release date: 03-06-2008

Jackie Robinson, who played baseball at Pasadena Junior College in 1938-39 before embarking on his famous major league career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, was named an inductee in the 2008 class of the National College Baseball Hall of Fame.

Hearing-Impaired Basketball Player Faafiti Chosen January State Athlete of the Month  

Release date: 02-26-2008

For the fifth time since 2005 when the award was created, a Pasadena City College sports competitor was honored as the state's athlete of the month. PCC women's basketball freshman forward Easter Faafiti was selected California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Student-Athlete of the Month for January.

PCC Football Record-Setting Receiver David Reed Signs With Utah  

Release date: 02-06-2008

Pasadena City College sophomore wide receiver David Reed, who set a national community college record for most receptions in a season with 111 last year, signed his scholarship letter of intent today with the University of Utah. The Salt Lake City-home Utes have a seven-game, bowl winning streak and are members of the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference.

Clutch Free Throw Shooting Gives PCC Men's Basketball 2nd Victory  

Release date: 01-04-2008

When Rico Henderson missed two free throws midway through the second half, the game's statistician remarked that the Pasadena City College men's basketball had just dropped to below 50 percent from the line at that point of the contest, missing 10 of 19 attempts. PCC's weakness, however, would turn into the team's strength over the final 10 minutes.

Four PCC Football Players Sign With NCAA Division I Universities  

Release date: 12-19-2007

Sophomore quarterback David Pittman, the nation's leading passer for two seasons at Pasadena City College, heads a group of four Lancers football players signing their scholarship letters of intent today with NCAA Division I universities. Wednesday, Dec. 19 is the first day that community college student-athletes can sign with universities.

PCC Alum Dick Williams Named To Baseball Hall of Fame  

Release date: 12-04-2007

Already a member of the Pasadena City College Sports Hall of Fame, former manager Dick Williams was elected to an even more prestigious hall Monday when he was picked to enter the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. He joins Jackie Robinson (elected in 1962) as just the second PCC alumnus selected to the HOF.

Football's Pittman Honored As September State Athlete of the Month  

Release date: 10-25-2007

For the fourth time since 2005 when the award was created, a Pasadena City College sports competitor was honored as the state's athlete of the month. David Pittman, PCC's record-setting quarterback on the football team, was honored as the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Student-Athlete of the Month for September.

Healthy Lifestyles Focus Of Pasadena City College Fitness And Food Fair  

Release date: 10-22-2007

Pasadena City College and its Physical Education Division invite the community to take an educated step toward a healthy lifestyle by attending PCC’s Fitness and Food Fair on Sunday, Oct. 28.

PCC Mourns Passing Of Alumnus Sports Writer Shav Glick  

Release date: 10-21-2007

Shav Glick, who covered the exploits of Jackie Robinson as a Pasadena Junior College classmate and sports writer, passed away Saturday at the age of 87 from complications of melanoma. Glick was a long-time Pasadena resident and graduate of PJC in 1939.

Mission Conference Names PCC's Pittman and Carr Offense/Defense Players of Week  

Release date: 10-01-2007

For the first time since the Mission Conference starting naming standout Players of the Week for offense, defense and special teams, two players from the same college were selected in this week's awards in Pasadena City College football sophomores David Pittman and Terell Carr.

 

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