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Community outreach goes beyond the campus
October 13, 2010 – 10:34 am | No Comment
Community outreach goes beyond the campus

Reedley College staff member Adelfa Lorenzano serves students both on campus and as the first Central Valley board member of the Youth Leadership Initiative.

Tutor helps students write their own success stories
September 28, 2010 – 12:54 pm | No Comment
Tutor helps students write their own success stories

At the Willow International Writing Center, student Tyler Standridge tutors other students to help improve their English skills and study strategies.

New board members bring new experience to foundation
September 21, 2010 – 1:14 pm | No Comment
New board members bring new experience to foundation

The SCCC Foundation, the non-profit, fundraising branch of SCCCD, has gained three new board members with broad experience and diverse backgrounds.

Fresno City College celebrates 100 years
September 14, 2010 – 2:42 pm | No Comment
Fresno City College celebrates 100 years

Students and VIPs attended the Fresno City College Centennial Convocation. It was the final event in series of celebrations to commemorate 100 years since the founding of the college.

New grant will extend Central Valley health care
August 31, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
New grant will extend Central Valley health care

The medically underserved Central Valley will benefit from a new $3 million grant that provides additional instruction for health care careers across SCCCD.

Engineering instructor is part of the North Centers’ nuclear family
August 24, 2010 – 2:05 pm | No Comment
Engineering instructor is part of the North Centers’ nuclear family

After working on a nuclear submarine and as a chemical engineer, Chris Glaves began engineering education for SCCCD. Now, 21 years later, he has become an integral part of the North Centers community.

Many options for student learning support at FCC
August 17, 2010 – 11:34 am | No Comment
Many options for student learning support at FCC

The Student Learning Support services at Fresno City College provide students with tutoring for any subject, writing help, and computer facilities. Best of all, these services are available to any SCCCD student.

FCC alumnus explores the possibilities and designs his future
July 27, 2010 – 3:00 pm | No Comment
FCC alumnus explores the possibilities and designs his future

Fresno City College alumnus Kiel Famellos-Schmidt travelled the world before settling back in his hometown of Fresno where he now works to bring great architectural design to the community.

Doors open on next phase for Willow International
July 20, 2010 – 4:25 pm | No Comment
Doors open on next phase for Willow International

The new Academic Center 2 building at Willow International Center has been completed and will greet students when fall classes begin on August 16. Highlights of the new facility include an expanded library, dance studio, and science labs.

Reedley College aviation maintenance program keeps ‘em flying
July 12, 2010 – 10:48 am | No Comment
Reedley College aviation maintenance program keeps ‘em flying

Reedley College has offered Aviation Maintenance Technician courses for more than 50 years, and the program continues today. It is one of just a handful of FAA-certified programs in the state.

FCC instructor uses classroom and Kung-Fu to inspire students
June 30, 2010 – 5:10 pm | No Comment
FCC instructor uses classroom and Kung-Fu to inspire students

John Cho has taught Asian-American studies at Fresno City College for 19 years. He also runs his own Kung-Fu school and organizes the college’s annual Asian-American Month.

Reedley College arts organization launches student film
June 23, 2010 – 1:17 pm | No Comment
Reedley College arts organization launches student film

The Reedley College Friends of the Arts is a new group committed to promoting the art of students. The first event showcased a student-produced documentary film about local artists.