The graduation tradition is a cornerstone in the structure of education. If any establishment prides itself in academics, teaching or knowledge, members of that establishment would realize the significance of the tradition and attend the event. Graduation is not only a celebration of all the efforts put forth by the student thus far in their education, but it is also a celebration of all the efforts put forth by teachers for their students.
This year more students and faculty members are expected to attend the annual Pierce College graduation ceremony on the evening of June 5. One of the ideas proposed to get more teachers to come this year was to have a raffle draw and various gifts for the teachers who are a part of it.
Baseball Head Coach Bob Lofrano has been selected as Pierce College’s new athletic director, replacing Bob Lyons who in March retired from the position after 13 years. Lofrano’s dedication to sports, specifically baseball, spans decades. He played baseball for Pierce from 1968 to 1969.
“A success” was how Sylvia Silva, event organizer, described Pierce College’s first ever Diversity Film Festival from April 23 to April 27. “It was really interesting listening to their interaction with the faculty afterwards and asking them questions in a more informal setting as opposed to a classroom,” said Silva.
A part of Pierce College’s agricultural past has returned with the re-opening of the corner market, located at the southeast corner of De Soto Avenue and Victory Boulevard was around in the ’80s and ’90s, and will again be open until Sept. 15. “This corner store will be harking back to the farm store that was here years ago,” said Linda Carberry, supervisor of the market.
“Close ya mouth b’fo’ ya teeth dry out!” razzed Mayme, a 1905 Manhattan prostitute played by Mimi Vasser. It was as if she had caught me-I promptly picked my jaw up off the floor and slid back in my seat. Opening Friday night at 8, the theater department’s latest production, “Intimate Apparel,” boasts a truly smokin’ cast to match its racy title.
Tears flowed as students and faculty from Mission College gathered at the Los Angeles Community College District board meeting May 10 to protest the alleged assault and arrest of a political science professor by Sheriff’s Sgt. Joe Grasso, who supervises Mission, Pierce and Valley Colleges.
The mid-term retirement of Barrie Logan, Ph.D., Pierce College Academic Senate president places Vice President of Academic Policy Izzy Goodman, Ph.D., into the presidency. “I’m here to build a consensus,” said Goodman. “I’ve known Izzy since he came here in 1984.
The Student Affairs Committee wants to revolutionize Pierce College. The legal entity governed by the Los Angeles Community College District board of trustees has big changes in mind for the future of the college. Plans to expand the cafeteria with brand food such as Subway and Panda Express are among their projects as well as working to register students to vote.
After hearing about his many creative endeavors, it is easy to see why he is a Gemini. Greg Thirloway, an accomplished actor, artist and furniture designer is just as unique as his Scottish-Irish last name. As a child he was drawn into art after his mother took him to the Los Angeles County Museum almost 35 years ago to view Pablo Picasso Retrospective exhibit.
