Winter classes were eliminated on Aug. 29 and in the new calendar the fate of summer 2013 session has not been decided.
Police Blotter: Incidents reported recently on campus
Share: July 9 A student at the bookstore said that he overdosed on brownies laced with marijuana. The student was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital. July 30 A 40-year-old man was lying on a bench on the second floor of the Campus Center Building and allegedly performing a lewd act upon himself. The man was detained at the scene and escorted off campus by police. July 30 A 60-year-old woman entered a classroom, began preaching the gospel and refused to leave. The woman left the …
Lancer movie night draws film fans
A new budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year that reflects a cut of almost 600 class sections and reduces spending by nearly $7-million was approved by the Board of Trustees Sept. 5.
Faculty dismayed by winter cancellation
Disbelief swept the Jack Scott room of the Communication Education Center as the decision to eliminate winter intersession was made on Aug. 29.
Fired former employees replaced amid realignment
Former Vice President of Administrative Services Richard van Pelt, and former Facilities Supervisor Alfred Hutchings – both under investiation in a bribery probe – were officially replaced on Aug. 29 when the Board of Trustees approved of an extensive realignment of the college’s executive cabinet.
New arts building delayed
Completion of construction of the Center for the Arts building has been delayed at least three months from its anticipated December date, officials said.
Wellness Center to help students with stress
A wellness center will be started at PCC with a grant for $244,540 that was received from Proposition 63 funds, according to Theresa Reed, Educational Adviser.
Science Village provides a new home for the natural sciences
Due to the unsafe seismic condition of the U Building, the entire Natural Sciences Division has been relocated to Parking Lot 5A, which has been refitted with 36 newly built units including classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices, and has been renamed the “Science Villageâ€Â
Protesters bring the ruckus to Board meeting
Share: The stage was set once again at the Aug. 29 Board of Trustees meeting for another clash between protesters and the board; protesters, faculty, students, journalists, and what looked like spectators made up the audience in the packed room. Follow:
Board votes to eliminate winter intersession
Share: Winter session was eliminated on Aug. 29 when the Board of Trustees adopted a tentative three-semester calendar for the 2012-13 academic year. Follow: