The Faculty Association is planning to take legal action in response to the sudden cancellation of PCC’s winter session, which has resulted in conflicting reactions among students and staff. Talks of action are already underway just weeks after the Board of Trustees’ decision to cancel winter intersession in an effort to balance the projected deficit of $7.7 million for the upcoming fiscal year.
Putting the break in summer
Many PCC students will be taking the time left after summer school to relax and enjoy themselves.19-year-old business major Sean Cunningham plans to “kick it [and] chill” in Hawaii with his family and girlfriend. He hopes to spend most of his time at the beach, jet skiing, scuba diving or horseback riding.
Money making and penny pinching
With the nation still in an economic crisis, many PCC students have had to make changes in the way they spend and manage money.
Spotlight shines on adjunct artists
Adjunct faculty members in the Visual Arts and Media Studies Division opened an exhibit in the campus art gallery on September ninth. The exhibit is called “News of the World”, and in this case the talent of the adjunct faculty members is news. “The basis of the show is different from our usual faculty show,” said Brian Tucker, gallery director.
Musical workshop goes Broadway
Many know about the hit television show “America’s Got Talent,” where contestants showcase their one trick pony performance. But the definition of talent is an underestimation when describing Instructor Richard Kuller’s musical theatre workshop class which will perform at Harbeson Hall on August 13 to the 16.
Students Exhibit “Lowered Expectations
An exhibit of student art entitled “Lowered Expectations,” in which the art pieces were anything but, opened at the PCC art gallery on Thursday. It includes installations that one would be able to find in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The exhibit continues until July 18.
Canceling winter intersession is unfair
The Board’s draconian cuts are educationally unethical and represent a gross misuse of district resources. The Faculty Association charges the district with an Unfair Labor Practice.
New way planned to get parking permits
PCC is planning a new parking pass purchasing system aiming to help students to avoid long lines, in time for the fall semester.
Suspect arrested in assault of student in parking structure
Campus police arrested a student on charges in connection with a student’s alleged assault inside parking lot 5 back in February.
Board faces boisterous crowd
The Board of Trustees was greeted with a crowd of students and faculty protesting the budget cuts after its closed session at its most recent meeting.