Health services to give H1N1 vaccine
Juan Carlos Gil
October 6, 2009
City College prepares for this flu season with massive immunization clinics throughout campus; the clinics will offer free swine flu vaccinations, initially to students who fit the “first tier” group. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 2009 H1N1, or swine... Read more »
The ‘voices of a people’s history’
Brittany Johnson
October 6, 2009
Members of the B.E.A.T. club recited historical speeches and reminded audience members about the tough economic times currently facing us on Sept. 24 in Saville Theatre at the Voices of a People’s History event. “I hope this is an opportunity for you to become inspired and to work within... Read more »
New L building greener and better than ever
Brooke Lintag
October 6, 2009
San Diego City College’s L Building went green during its recent renovation in an effort to be a model institution for the community. The Capital Construction Bond for renovation, passed in 2002, allowed San Diego City College President Terrence Burgess and staff to begin plans for the reconstruction... Read more »
Assessments, Evaluations help transitions
John Balchak
October 6, 2009
For students entering, continuing or completing Sam Diego City College, two essential departments are housed in the new L building, assessment and evaluations. These independent offices were designed for both placement of students beginning classes at City College and those who are graduating or transferring... Read more »
‘Budgetzilla’
Cristo de Guzman
October 6, 2009
In the open forum hosted by San Diego Community College District Chancellor Constance M. Carroll on Sept 21 at City College she explained how the district has adjusted to the lower state budget and offered information on what is ahead. “Our hit is $32 to $33 million,” Carroll said. “Twenty... Read more »
New club on campus creating next leaders of the new world
Nicole Edmerson
October 6, 2009
The Bring Education and Activism Together Club is a new San Diego City College organization aiming to raise awareness and encourage activism by creating a forum for art, music and political expression. B.E.A.T Club was created by a group of students to offer City College teach-in’s, film showings,... Read more »
Study explains college dropouts
By Rocio Gonzalez
October 6, 2009
New research claims some high school students who choose to attend less selective universities are more likely to drop out before earning a degree. The findings have been published in a book called “Crossing the Finish Line: Completing College at America’s Public Universities,” written... Read more »
CalWORKs program helps students in need
Ernesto Lopez
October 6, 2009
The new L building has also become the new home for CalWORKs and the New Horizons programs; two separate entities that help underprivileged students to succeed at life and at City. CalWORKs is the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program. It provides cash aid, employment services... Read more »
Corrections
Vanessa Gomez
October 6, 2009
In the Sept. 22 edition of City Times, the story “Controversial new club on campus seeks 9/11 truth,” the caption on page one should have read, “Speaker Dwain Deets, retired NASA engineer and contributing member of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truths, presents Sept. 11.”... Read more »
Board of Trustees back at City
Ernesto Lopez
October 6, 2009
On Sept. 24 the San Diego City College District Board of Trustees held a public meeting on campus. President Terrence Burgess welcomed the board to City College. “It’s good to be back at City,” Chancellor Constance M. Carroll said. During the meeting, professors Veronica Ortega-Welch... Read more »
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