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Posted on June 6, 2012March 23, 2017 by: Alumni Staff

Brazil Is Of Special Value For Dean

Languages Division Dean, Theodore R. Young, knows a thing or two about a different language. Young didn’t just study Portuguese as a student; he immersed himself in it; living it in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

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Posted on June 6, 2012March 23, 2017 by: Alumni Staff

Compassionate instructor gets recognition

Anthropology Professor Lauren Arenson is an instructor who challenges students instead of having them regurgitate information from a textbook.

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Posted on June 6, 2012May 16, 2013 by: Alumni Staff

Annual piano ensembles concert captivates audience

Pianos were dueling June 2 in Harbeson Hall for the annual piano ensembles concert. The night included performances from PCC’s Ivory Rose and La Majeur quartets, recent winners at the 2012 International Six/Eight Hand piano competition in Bavaria, Germany.

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Posted on June 6, 2012March 23, 2017 by: Alumni Staff

The Spazmaster reins in fresh music

An energetic atmosphere dominated the Lancer Radio studio as preparations were finalized for a live musical performance on the weekly online stream-cast show, The Spazmaster’s Domain, on June 1.

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Posted on June 6, 2012March 23, 2017 by: Alumni Staff

One-act operas connect with audiences

Vocal students and professionals joined together for a showcase of one act operas in the Sexson Auditorium June 2.

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Posted on June 6, 2012March 23, 2017 by: Alumni Staff

Exhibited art student finds inspiration in LA subcultures

For two years Michael Alpert, 25, photography, dedicated himself to car rentals. He was good at deceiving, a required skill in the competitive auto rentals world, but he hated it. Now Alpert is exhibiting his work at the Pasadena Museum of California Art.

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Posted on June 6, 2012May 16, 2013 by: Alumni Staff

Outdoor concert receives praise at amphitheater

Ending with a thunderous ovation, the PCC Concert Band played brilliantly to friends, family and spectators, playing numbers composed by John Williams, Eric Whitacre, Jay Ungar, and others.

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Posted on June 6, 2012March 23, 2017 by: Alumni Staff

Music Director plays along with students

Music Director Beth Mitchell surprised the crowd when she performed along with her students at The Brass Bash Ensemble Concert on May 31.

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Posted on June 6, 2012March 23, 2017 by: Alumni Staff

Chamber Ensemble converses to audience with classics

Audience members listened with curious faces as the PCC Chamber Ensemble made various group performances at Harbeson Hall.     

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Posted on June 5, 2012September 28, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Scholarship recipients showcase art

The 60th Annual Scholarship Exhibition of student artwork opened at the Art Gallery on Thursday to a huge crowd.

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Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month and hosted an Armenian Marketplace with vendors, dancing, and food! 🇦🇲

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