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	<description>State Center Community College District News Magazine</description>
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		<title>Couple brings tastes of the world to campus cafe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Willow International Cafe offers students a welcoming atmosphere and international cuisine, thanks to husband and wife managers Ziad and Sara Abwini.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2010/02/couple-brings-tastes-of-the-world-to-campus-cafe/</link>
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		<title>Community College or NOT! &#8211; Video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We’re taking you back to 1975 for a look at the hit game show, "Community College or NOT!"—the quiz show where we find out if you know the difference between a community college and a four-year university.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2010/02/community-college-or-not-video/</link>
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		<title>Fresno City College alumnus Joe Wlliams adds another award to his shelf</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Joe Williams, former city council member and community leader, is the 2010 recipient of the Leon S. Peters Award. The award recognizes his 40 years of public and private service to the Fresno area.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2010/02/fresno-city-college-alumnus-joe-wlliams-adds-another-award-to-his-shelf/</link>
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		<title>Reedley College partners with ag leadership program</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new grant will stimulate the involvement of Reedley College with the Partners in Agricultural Leadership (PAL) program, which encourages high school students to pursue agriculture careers and develop leadership skills.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2010/02/reedley-college-partners-with-ag-leadership-program/</link>
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		<title>New grant encourages continued nursing education</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A $250,000 grant presented to Fresno City College, in collaboration with area universities, will fund easier transitions from associate degree nursing programs to bachelor’s degree programs.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2010/01/new-grant-encourages-continued-nursing-education/</link>
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		<title>Former Reedley College student leads Red Cross chapter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Louise Kolbert, Reedley College alumna, provides an excellent example of the spirit of public service that follows students as they move on from SCCCD campuses.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2010/01/former-reedley-college-student-leads-red-cross-chapter/</link>
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		<title>Japanese American former students to receive honorary degrees, decades after WWII internment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Japanese Americans who attended Fresno City College or Reedley College in the early 1940s, but whose education was cut short by WWII internment, will finally receive recognition with honorary diplomas. SCCCD needs your help to locate potential honorees.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2010/01/japanese-american-former-students-to-receive-honorary-degrees-decades-after-wwii-internment/</link>
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		<title>New residence hall offers Reedley students a better experience</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Living on campus just got a bit more comfortable for Reedley College students. The completion of the new Sequoia Residence Hall means better amenities and updated facilities for students. ]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/12/new-residence-hall-offers-reedley-students-a-better-experience/</link>
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		<title>North Centers students band together for planetary improvement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At Willow International, the Planeteers Club provides opportunities for volunteer service and education for students looking to have a positive impact on their communities—both locally and globally.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/12/north-centers-students-band-together-for-planetary-improvement/</link>
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		<title>New Madera Center learning community stays focused on the ‘goal’</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new program of courses at Madera Center sets a solid foundation of education to ensure students receive the tools needed to transfer to a four-year college or university.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/12/new-madera-center-learning-community-stays-focused-on-the-%e2%80%98goal%e2%80%99/</link>
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		<title>FCC president honored as national achiever</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Cynthia Azari, FCC president, was recognized as a National TRIO Achiever. TRIO programs, established in the 1960’s, provide nationally funded support for low-income and disadvantaged students.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/11/fcc-president-honored-as-national-achiever/</link>
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		<title>Reedley ag student leads the herd</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reedley College student Martin Castro receives awards for livestock and leadership. His involvement in student agricultural organizations at the local and statewide levels is already setting an example for the future.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/11/reedley-ag-student-leads-the-herd/</link>
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		<title>Reedley College names new vice president of instruction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Marilyn Behringer, dean of instruction for the business division at FCC, will take over as vice president of instruction at Reedley College in January. Her varied experience will assist her in the new position.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/11/reedley-college-names-new-vice-president-of-instruction/</link>
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		<title>Madera Center unveils new Center for Advanced Manufacturing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The new Center for Advanced Manufacturing facility at the Madera Center is now home to the maintenance mechanic program. The short-term program offers students job-ready skills in only one semester. ]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/10/madera-center-unveils-new-center-for-advanced-manufacturing/</link>
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		<title>Role in student government provides inspiration and opportunity for Russian immigrant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[FCC Associated Student Government President Sergey Saluschev offers a fresh perspective on student government. Compared to his native Russia, student participation in government offers a unique and valuable opportunity.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/10/role-in-student-government-provides-inspiration-and-opportunity-for-russian-immigrant/</link>
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		<title>Taking classes at multiple campuses gives SCCCD student, Nicole Margulis, flexibility</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The campuses of SCCCD offer a variety of options to fit students’ short- and long-term schedules. For Nicole Margulis, the ability to attend classes at multiple locations offers an efficient path to an AA degree.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/09/taking-classes-at-multiple-campuses-gives-scccd-student-nicole-margulis-flexibility/</link>
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		<title>Fresno City College set to celebrate 100 years</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Next year marks the hundredth anniversary of the founding of Fresno City College, the first community college in California. The occasion will be marked by events and activities, beginning at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/09/fresno-city-college-set-to-celebrate-100-years/</link>
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		<title>Group of leading donors plays important role in District</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chancellor’s Circle brings together leaders in business and education to shape the future of the community. For these committed donors, giving is just the beginning.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/09/group-of-leading-donors-plays-important-role-in-district/</link>
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		<title>Willow International biology instructor earns North Centers’ nomination for achievement award</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tom Mester, biology instructor at Willow International, has a history of dedication to science and humanitarian pursuits. His contributions to SCCCD have earned him the nomination of the North Centers for this year’s Bill F. Stewart Achievement of Excellence Award.]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/09/willow-international-biology-instructor-earns-north-centers%e2%80%99-nomination-for-achievement-award/</link>
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		<title>FCC Police Academy to provide new officers for Fresno Police Department</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Fresno Police Department, with a recent federal grant, will be hiring 26 additional officers. The new officers will likely come from the FCC Police Academy where future officers are trained with a unique focus toward law enforcement in the Central Valley. ]]></description>
		<link>http://frontandcenter.cc/2009/08/fcc-police-academy-to-provide-new-officers-for-fresno-police-department/</link>
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