99th annual graduation fast approaching for City College students

Klarissa Sanchez
May 21, 2013 • 42 views
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All the hard work and dedication students put in throughout the years is now paying off. Cameras will snap, proud parents will be in the stands and students will celebrate. Speakers will tell students that graduation will set them off into the real world and a great future.San Diego City College will... Read more »

City College alumnus wins Pulitzer Prize in journalism

Mariel Mostacero
May 20, 2013 • 53 views
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City College alumnus David Hasemyer was recently awarded a Pulitzer Prize for a series of articles from Inside Climate News, "The Dilbit Disaster: Inside the Biggest Oil Spill You've Never Heard Of."Hasemyer is a 1976 graduate and former editor-in-chief of the Fortknightly (known today as City Times).... Read more »

Literary journalists read their award-winning pieces at City Works event

Paul Smoot
May 20, 2013 • 74 views
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More than 60 students gathered in the Corporate Education Center to hear 11 authors of the City Works literary journal, read on May 15.The readings celebrated another successful year of producing a student-driven, peer-evaluated publication composed of poetry, fiction, prose and artwork. The works included... Read more »

Fifth annual talent show showcases City College students May 17

Paul Smoot
May 20, 2013 • 54 views
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The talent show has arrived again, and that means students with skills to display are getting ready to perform at the Saville Theatre. May 17 will bring the talent show at City College into it's fifth year. The event, not unlike all previous events, serves two agendas. Aside from providing an evening... Read more »

More than $300,000 awarded to City College students

Angela Calderon
May 20, 2013 • 66 views
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More than $300,000 were awarded in scholarships to San Diego City College students on April 27 at the Prado restaurant in Balboa Park. More than 400 students were awarded scholarships for their academic achievements to assist them with their educational careers, goals and contributions to academic expenses. The... Read more »

Farewell to Burgess

Allison Browne
May 15, 2013 • 137 views
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Dozens of people came out to honor and say farewell to City College President Terry Burgess, who will be retiring at the end of June. The party was held in the Corporate Education Center, located in the new MS building, on April 29."People all over campus should be given the chance to come and say thank... Read more »

Language Festival

David Carrillo
May 15, 2013 • 89 views
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If you were looking for an interesting and fun event last month, the Language Festival was not to be missed. This cultural event was held April 17 in Gordon Quad. Originally scheduled from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., the event ran slightly longer because of a piñata breaking.Student Jamel Branch, who attended... Read more »

City Times staff receives prestigious honors

David Carrillo
May 15, 2013 • 110 views
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City Times student newspaper was recently awarded first place with special merit by the American Scholastic Press Association.The results of the national contest were announced April 24.In addition to that award, the staff participated in the Journalism Association of Community Colleges State convention... Read more »

Fall schedule shows no classes being cut

Michelle Moran
May 15, 2013 • 215 views
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Community College students expected budget cuts this upcoming fall semester, but it seems like the budget will increase. Instead of classes being cut, there will in fact be more classes added in the fall.As the district generates more funding, classes will continue to be added to the fall and spring... Read more »

City College president retiring

Elizabeth Carson
May 15, 2013 • 97 views
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Terrence Burgess says he’s anxious about retirement after 42 years of working in education. Burgess started his career in education in 1971, teaching biology at Mater Dei High School. Although, teaching wasn’t always Burgess’ first choice in careers.He originally went to college to... Read more »