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Fast connections to the internet are a promised feature of the new SDCCD-Campus-Connect Wi-Fi network coming November 2023. Vince Outlaw/City Times Media

Spotty coverage to end as Wi-Fi update at City College rolls out

District-wide initiative promises enhanced speed and security, guest network scheduled for November completion
Vince Outlaw, Multimedia Journalist October 23, 2023
A new Wi-Fi system, SDCCD-Campus-Connect, has become available on the City College campus in and around the AH and BT buildings. 
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Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District Carlos Cortez

VIDEO: San Diego Community College District chancellor steps down

A local school district is facing a lawsuit over LGBTQ+ policies in this week's Newscene
Roxy Vieira, Production Manager, CTTV May 10, 2023
A local school district is facing a lawsuit over LGBTQ+ policies in this week's Newscene
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Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District Carlos Cortez

BREAKING: SDCCD Chancellor Carlos Cortez resigns to care for parents

Vice Chancellor Greg Smith to serve as acting chancellor until permanent candidate found
Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2023
After taking a period of emergency family leave to care for his parents, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District Carlos Cortez resigned effective immediately, according to a May 1 press release from the district.
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Rain made a mess of the Wednesday morning commute. Photo by Daniel Soto/City Times Media

VIDEO: Rain still pommeling San Diego, SDCCD distributing student grants

Latest episode of Newscene also previews the Festival of New Plays
Ben Guadarrama, News Director, CTTV March 15, 2023
It’s raining again in San Diego. Find out when sunny skies will return in our weather report. The San Diego Community College District is distributing a new grant among students. An annual play is returning to San Diego City College -- find out how to get your tickets.
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Local media and members of the Mesa College community met with (from right) Reps. Scott Peters and Juan Vargas at Mesa College on March 6. SDCCD on Flickr photo on Flickr photo

SDCCD receives $3.4 million in federal funding to benefit students (with video)

The funds will go to campus initiatives to provide resources for LGBTQ students, undocumented students and former foster youth
Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV March 7, 2023
The San Diego Community College District received a $3.4 million check at a Mesa College press conference on March 6. 
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City Times Media student Sean Monney demonstrates login process for new student email, Feb. 21, 2023.

Ready or not: Mandatory shift to .edu email address coming to City College students next month

Starting March 27, all messages from your professors will go to your new student account
Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist February 27, 2023
Check your email, San Diego City College students. A message about your new .edu address was sent to all students and has instructions for accessing your new account.
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Thomas Tsai, president of the Asian & Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APSA), left, talks with San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz

Year of the Rabbit celebrated at City College

The first celebration of the Lunar New Year on campus draws crowd of dozens
Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist February 16, 2023
A sunny afternoon in Curran Plaza at San Diego City College was the perfect backdrop for the first celebration of the Lunar New Year on the downtown campus on Feb. 7.
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Professor David Kennemer (left), who spearheaded the cybersecurity bachelors proposal, receives an award from City College President Ricky Shabazz at the 2023 Convocation. San Diego City College Flickr photo

City College set to offer bachelor’s in Cyber Defense and Analysis

New four-year degrees will begin in the fall 2024 semester
Susana Serrano, Managing Editor February 9, 2023
In a first in the 108-year history of the campus, San Diego City College has been approved to offer its first bachelor’s degree. The Cyber Defense and Analysis baccalaureate program will begin in the fall 2024 semester, according to a press release by City College.
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Artist Bhavna Mehta demonstrates cut paper art and printmaking to a group of people.

VIDEO: Masks coming off at San Diego City College, SDCCD amid increased COVID-19 cases in county

Final edition of Newscene Today for the fall term previews pair of holiday events
Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV December 14, 2022
A new COVID-19 omicron subvariant is spreading throughout San Diego this holiday season, county officials announced, days before the mask requirement at San Diego Community College District campuses is set to end.
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Muralist and activist Alicia María Sui stands in front of the brightly colored Chicana/o Studies mural she designed and explains her artistic process

Activist and muralist Alicia María Sui amplifies voices and empowers communities through art

Her mural in the City College cafeteria is a celebration of 50 years of Chicana/o studies
Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief October 13, 2022
Bathed in the calming purple and blue hues reflecting off a mural behind her, muralist and activist Alicia María Sui explained the meaning and history behind some of the most memorable projects she has worked on during her 20-year career.
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Artwork titled “No, I Never Went Back” by Shirin Towfiq on display in the City Gallery at San Diego City College

Art exhibit at San Diego City College addresses range of relationships

"Looking for a sign" by artist Shirin Towfiq on display through Oct. 6
Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist September 22, 2022
Artist and educator Shirin Towfiq gave a guest lecture to San Diego City College art students via Zoom on Sept. 13. Towfiq, a child of refugees from Iran, began her journey as an artist at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, where she took a photography class. Several of her pieces are on display at the City College Art Gallery through Oct. 6.
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City banners showcasing Citys different career programs

Study: SDCCD career education programs add $1.6B boost to local economy

Programs like cybersecurity, child development, cosmetology and photography impact region in drastic, positive way
Kenneth Jaimes, Multimedia Journalist September 14, 2022
Career education programs offered within the San Diego Community College District have an economic impact of $1.6 billion in the San Diego region, according to a study done by Lightcast.
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