Happy Fourth of July!
Trivia for you …. the Statue of Liberty was officially presented to the United States on July 4, 1884.
There are numerous replicas throughout the world….. including Paris.
My first visit to Paris. Sunset on the Seine – so beautiful.
Bon Jour California.
It is July 5, 2025.
C’est un grand jour pour être un champion du collège communautaire
From California Community Colleges.
Our Time is Now!
Moorpark College Joins Forces with Lifetech Resources
to Support Student Well-being
Moorpark College is proud to announce a new partnership with Lifetech Resources to provide essential hygiene products to students in need. A reception was hosted at the college’s Raider Central Basic Needs Center on June 11 at 3 p.m. where Lifetech Resources presented a donation of 1009 bottles of 3-in-1 cleansers.
East Los Angeles College, Vincent Price Art Museum Showcase Innovative STEAM Project “We Place Life at the Center” at 2025 AAMG Conference
– East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and the Vincent Price Art Museum (VPAM) are pleased to announce its selection to present the innovative exhibition and educational platform “We Place Life at the Center / Situamos la vida en el centro” at the 2025 Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Conference. Curator Joseph Valencia and Anthropology Professor Christine Sepulveda served as featured panelists, sharing insights from their interdisciplinary collaboration that bridges art, science, and environmental justice.
In Case You Missed It
KTLA: Cured Diabetes Patient Graduates from El Camino College
Janine Roberson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 7.
Now, however, after years of dialysis treatment and the aforementioned surgery, Janine, now 37, has a quality of life that is “better than ever,” Cedars-Sinai said in a media release.
On June 13, she graduated with an associate degree from El Camino College in Torrance, making a significant step in her pursuit of getting a double major in child development and psychology to become a child life specialist, helping children with chronic illnesses and serving as a mentor for their parents.
Fun Photos & Spotted on Social Media
From Allan Hancock College:
Thanks to everyone who came out to Hancock’s 2025 West Coast College & University Wine Festival. This year’s guests had the opportunity to taste a variety of wines produced by winemaking programs at Hancock, Cal Poly, and other colleges and universities.
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From Citrus College:
Here are some snapshots from the spring 2025 study abroad experience in Seville, Spain, which also included excursions to nearby places like Morocco.
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From Ventura College:
Summer ceramics class at Ventura College!
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From San Joaquin Delta College:
Congrats POST Academy Grads! Your hard work, discipline, and dedication have paid off. You’re ready to serve with honor — and we couldn’t be prouder!
And From the Home of the Renegades
BC Choir Students Perform on International and Regional Stages
Bakersfield College’s voice students had the opportunity to participate in two major performances this summer, both locally and abroad.
Several Voice Majors joined the 92-year-old Bakersfield Master Chorale on a performance tour of Ireland, singing in historic cathedrals and participating in a workshop with members of Anuna, Ireland’s leading professional choir. BC student Krystal Grant performed multiple solos and worked directly with a Gaelic language specialist—an experience that was both personally and musically transformative.
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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
