Yesterday, September 25, was National Daughters’ Day.
Here’s to my beautiful, smart daughter, who does extraordinary work caring for children and their loved ones during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
So proud of the person she is, the work she does, and the heart she brings to it every day.

I got my Covid vaccine yesterday. Ninth vaccine so far since 2020. I encourage everyone to keep up on their boosters.
Here’s a throwback to my first Covid shot back in 2020:
Sunrise photo – I haven’t done one of these for awhile:

Another one:

This week was the Collective Equity Institute
Hildy got this video of the recognition of – “Warrior Lady for the California Community Colleges”
Good morning California.
It is September 26, 2026.
A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges.
Our Time is Now!
$900,000 Philanthropic Investment will Kickstart New Air Traffic Control Program for Orange Coast College Students

An Orange Coast College Foundation donor has made a strategic philanthropic investment of $900,000 in Orange County’s workforce to kickstart a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) program. The program will create a direct, local educational pathway into one of the nation’s most critical and in-demand aviation professions. The generous gift will fund specialized facilities, state-of-the-art air traffic control simulation equipment, classroom renovations, curriculum development, and instructional technology needed to launch the program. Introductory ATC courses will begin this fall, with the full curriculum available in Fall 2027.
Berkeley City College and LBNL Partner to Expand Quantum Workforce Readiness
Berkeley City College and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) have launched the Boosting Employment Readiness in Quantum (BERQ) program, a three-week summer initiative that introduces community college students to the rapidly advancing fields of quantum information science and technology while preparing them for careers in the emerging workforce.

Measuring – and Proving – the Effectiveness
Of Non-Degree Programs at Calbright College

Certificates and other non-degree credentials are the fastest growing sector in higher education, for very good reasons. They’re faster, cheaper, and often more career focused than traditional college degrees. This makes these types of certificate programs particularly ideal for working-age adults looking to upskill, reskill, and pivot careers.
Fun Photos & Spotted on Social Media
From Citrus College:
Ruby already spoke two languages when she arrived in the United States. Now she speaks three.
A mother and Syrian war survivor, Ruby became acclimated to her new country by taking free, noncredit English language classes at Citrus College.
So can you.
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From San Diego College of Continuing Education:
SDCCE celebrated Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month at Harbor View Campus with an afternoon recognizing the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities!

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From Ohlone College:
Happy #DeafAwarenessMonth and #InternationalDayofSignLanguages! Today, our Ohlone College Deaf Center hosted our Deaf Awareness Month and Welcome Back event with our ASL club to celebrate the achievements of our Deaf community.

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From Norco College:
The Trailblazers Scholars Program kicked off the students’ Trailblazers experience!
First up, we had a warm welcome from Anita Bailey, one of our dedicated counselors.

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And check out this video from Santa Rosa Junior College:
And From the Home of the Renegades
Bakersfield College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Kern CCD Board of Trustee member Nan Gomez-Heitzeberg shared this from Loteria night at BC:
Lotería night at BC was a blast! Huge congrats to our big winner from last week’s BC Padrinos Lotería Fundraiser. Thank you for supporting the cause!
» Read more about Hispanic Heritage Month at BC!
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Remember – our greatest challenges enable us to do our greatest work.
That’s all for today.
See you next Saturday!

With much hope and joy,
Your Chancellor,
-sonya
#OurTimeisNow
#NuestroTiempoEsAhora
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