Cornnerstone

Tucked away in a faculty office behind the Freudian Sip sits Michael Cornner. Changing the college and developing a promotional effort that resulted in an 51 percent enrollment boost are one of the many legacies he will leave behind when he retires this July.

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Oakie from Cali?

When walking near the Social Science building, don’t be alarmed by the loud booming voice of a hillbilly. Not to worry, it’s just History Professor Tristan J. Traviolia beating the understanding of history into his students. He began teaching at Pierce in the spring of 2005 and at CSUN in 2001 as a part-time professor.

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Hooked on helping

Police found William Banks sleeping in his car on Skid Row in 1997. Eight years later, he finds himself a graduate of the Addiction Studies Program. Banks was one of 30 students who received a certificate of completion and a “Page 77” Award at the ceremony as presenters shared their past trials with addiction on Friday in the Faculty Dining Room.

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Mock disaster to hit Pierce

After several years of not being implemented, college employees will be participating in a disaster drill in the Campus Center on May 19. The training is intended to teach Pierce College’s Emergency Response Team basic information needed to respond to a crisis on campus.

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Fiddlin’ in the rain…

The 46th annual Topanga Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival took place Sunday with more than 5,000 people enjoying perfomances, food and contests. It was hosted by the Paramount Ranch near Agoura. “It’s Southern California’s favorite old time and bluegrass music event.

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