Ara Aguiar, interim president, at the "Lemonade in the Garden with the College President" event at Pierce College in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. The event was hosted by interim president Ara Aguiar.
New and returning students and faculty mingled with Interim President Aracely Aguiar under the shade of the Botanical Garden. Guests has the opportunity to meet Aguiar and had access to in-person services from the Information Desk, Admissions and Records and the Financial Aid Office.
Aguiar chose to have the event at the Botanical Garden because of her love for gardening and connecting with the community.
Arthur Yin, an administrative assistant in the Office of Academic Affairs, gives out refreshments at the “Lemonade in the Garden with the College President” event at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2021.
Mohammed Shirazi, who is taking English language courses, attends the “Lemonade in the Garden with the College President” event at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2021.
Claudia Velasco, CalWorks director, speaks to attendees at a “Lemonade in the Garden with the College President” event at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2021.
Ara Aguiar, interim president, speaks with new students at a “Lemonade in the Garden with the College President” event at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2021.
New students attend a campus tour following the “Lemonade in the Garden with the College President” event at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2021.
Rudy Mccollum (center) gives out Career and Technical Education information to attendees at the “Lemonade in the Garden with the College President” event at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2021.
New students recieve info and talk with campus staff at a “Lemonade in the Garden with the College President” event at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2021.
Tommy, a miniature Schnauzer owned by Viviana Torres, participates in the “Lemonade in the Garden with the College President” event at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2021.
