Sarah Torribio, an adjunct faculty member at Citrus College in Glendora, traveled to Pierce to speak with members of the Media Arts Department about Podcasting. This faux radio show about pets and their issues was the result.
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A life remembered…
An informal memorial for Bert Sanchez will take place Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Building’s Mainstage. Sanchez, who taught at Pierce College for 11 years, died Friday, March 9 at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks.
Part I of a Series: President No. 19
Who is Robert Garber and why does he want to be the 19th president of Pierce College? The newly chosen college president, Garber, has a desire to make Pierce memorable for those who, like him, started higher education at community college–the “place where it all began.
He’s got a ticket to ride
Before the sun rises and most people have their first cup of coffee, Pierce football player Galen Osborne is awake and ready to start his two-hour commute from South Los Angeles to Pierce College. His day starts at 5:45 a.m. when he boards the first of four buses and one train he takes to school five days a week.
Letter from the (new) President
It is with a great deal pleasure that I welcome you to the Spring 2006 semester at Pierce. Whether you are a new, continuing or returning student, I hope you will find our beautiful campus and outstanding programs to be both engaging and fulfilling. Pierce College is a unique institution and I urge you to take advantage of the opportunities available to help you to set and reach your goals.
What do we need?
The Roundup has already published multiple articles declaring what we expected from our soon-to-be president before he was selected, just to remind the candidates of the responsibility that would be placed on their shoulders. Now that Robert Garber, a former Pierce College employee himself, has been chosen as president, our new leader has much to do to earn the good will of his constituents.
Free ride for full-timers
To the community, the bus might not be the most luxurious form of transportation, but to full time students it could be a free ride. Free bus passes, for students with 12 units or more, are not only good for the entire semester but valid on all MTA busses including the new Metro Orange Line.
Dodgers hit and run
To stir up excitement for the 2006 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers “Community Caravan” visited Pierce College to promote the game of baseball and the importance of succeeding in school. Closer and 2003 Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne, general manager Ned Colletti, manager Grady Little, five-time all-star Nomar Garciaparra and two-time National League Manager of the Year Tommy Lasorda were among the featured participants.
Stellar art explores artists’ versions space
Artist Barbara Lai Bennett, 59, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the influence of her birthplace is evident in much of her work. Currently exhibiting works at the Pierce College Art Gallery’s “OFF-PLANET” exhibition, Bennett has painted several pieces that explored her view of the cosmos with an eye from Hawaii.
Amitai reimagines outer reaches of space
Artist Renee Amitai recently displayed her work in St.Petersburg, Russia and in June exhibited at the Sorbonne in Paris before becoming involved in the “OFF-PLANET” exhibit at the Pierce College Art Gallery. Amitai, who was educated Ecole des Beaux Arts de Paris and Ecole Des Metiers D’Artes et Architecture in Paris spent her early career working as an architect in France and for Club Med.