It’s not too late to apply for a 2007-08 Board of Governors Fee Waiver at the Financial Aid Office, which awards eligible students free tuition for the entire academic year – even if the semesters were taken before they received the aid. If a student is awarded a 2007-08 waiver by June 30, it will reimburse them for classes taken since Summer 2007.
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The search for private funding
In the wake of proposed sweeping cuts in state education funding, California community colleges are turning to private sources to supplement their stagnating, sometimes even shrinking, operating budgets. “Like California’s four-year public universities, our community colleges have realized they can no longer solely rely on state funding or bond measures for financial support,” said Dr.
THE WEEKLY BLOTTER
April 10, 2008 8:50 a.m. Suspects stole two welders and attachments from Welding Lab Room, on the Art Hill in Room #3806. The welders were worth more than $400 and the reward for information is currently set at $200. prepared by Aaron Sheldon
Manure smells like shit
The Pierce College Manure team is the only community college team in the country that was selected to compete in the National Sustainable Design Expo on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on April 20. The team is in Washington, D.C., having left Friday to return on Monday.
Internet addiction: a reality
Experts debate the existence of Internet Addictive Disorder, but allow me to offer an opinion from a long-time gamer’s point of view.
Internet addiction is just as real as your face, and the danger it poses to this and coming generations is underestimated.
Construction expected to wrap by mid-2010
As jackhammers pounded and bulldozers groaned behind him, Pierce College President Robert Garber announced that the Los Angeles Community College District board of trustees is considering a third bond measure to provide additional funding for construction on the district’s nine campuses during a news conference on April 2.
Third bond may add three buildings
The district board of trustees will consider placing a third construction bond on the ballot when they meet on April 23 in Pierce’s newly built Student Community Center, explained Pierce College President Robert Garber at an Academic Senate meeting. A survey informing voters of a third bond was introduced in March.
Pool plagued by sibling rivalry
Valley College defeated Pierce College at swim meet Friday afternoon, 67-44. The event was a dual meet between Pierce and Valley for both men and women, with diving and swimming rounds. “We know that team very well because they train with us every day, because their pool, the pool that they’ve been using, is broken,” said Fred Shaw, Pierce head coach.
Hard-hitting victory ends baseball team’s 8-loss streak
The Brahmas defeated the Vaqueros of Glendale Community College after an eight-game losing streak, with a final score of 13-3. “We’ve been playing better,” said head coach Joe Arnold. “If you just gauge it by wins and losses, it’s not necessarily a true indication of progression of the team.
Boulevard painted red:
A machine fills the atmosphere with smoke, as 20-somethings dance the night away. Infused with the color red, generated by machines and red satin table covers, Club Red Square sets a fun and sexy vibe for club patrons. Every Thursday night, Club Red Square, located on Ventura Boulevard, hosts “Club Fusion,” mixing the sounds of hip-hop, reggaeton and Latin music.