Author Gene Luen Yang will visit PCC Thursday as part of the Asian Pacific Islander Visiting Scholar (APIVS) program to discuss his new graphic novel, “Boxers and Saints,” and the graphic novel writing process.
Academic Senate votes to send president’s evaluation to Board of Trustees
The Academic Senate unanimously approved a resolution to send the results of the president’s evaluation to the Board of Trustees at a special meeting Monday.
‘Fab Lab’ is creating endless possibilites
From toys to space travel and candy to body parts, the grand opening of the “Fab Lab” this month showcased the groundbreaking technology that Pasadena City College offers in the emerging realm of 3-D printing.
Florence study abroad offers opportunities to broaden horizons
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Senate finally returns to CAPM meetings
For the first time this academic year, the Council on Academic and Professional Matters (CAPM) met after an ongoing dispute between President Mark Rocha and the Academic Senate about whether the meeting was subject to the Brown Act and thus open to the public.
Pasadena Zoning Board votes in favor of Chick-fil-A
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Senate Mulls Over Survey Results
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Committee looks into reducing “release time” funding
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Senate proceeds with survey despite administration objections
The Academic Senate approved a campus survey to guide the spring town hall meeting at its February 24 meeting despite objections from the administration.
Divided Board approves Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
The Board of Trustees approved the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) after a contentious debate at its meeting on Wednesday.