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51社区

Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

Arnetta Walker

51社区 student reinventing herself via Career Exploration course, Igniting Paths scholarship

September 09, 2021

Before discovering the support available at 51社区, Arnetta Walker never would have enrolled. Now she鈥檚 on her way to a health care credential. Read More about Arnetta

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Point of View, 2020-21

September 09, 2021

Check out poetry, short stories and visual arts submitted by 51社区 students in the 2020-21 edition of Point of View, 51社区's award-winning arts and literary magazine. Read More

Brian Gedemer Pop-Up

51社区 chef helms pop-up food events on campus

September 08, 2021

Themed lunchtime pop-ups bring cookout fare, freshly made guacamole and more to 51社区鈥檚 campus community. Read More

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Erik Horvat

September 07, 2021

When Erik Horvat attended 51社区, the tallest building in the world was just a stone鈥檚 throw away. Little did he know that the career journey he began at 51社区 would lead him to develop, lease and market the future tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere: One World Trade Center. Meet Erik Horvat

Roberto Lopez

Roberto Lopez

September 07, 2021

When Roberto Lopez began his studies at 51社区, he was the first member of his family to go to college. A decade after his 51社区 graduation, Lopez is a voice for other first-generation students and underserved individuals. Meet Roberto Lopez

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Jim Macnider

September 07, 2021

As a 51社区 student, Jim Macnider was a cross country and track champion. As a 51社区 coach, decades later, he mentors others to become champions. Meet Jim Macnider

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Joseph Sesso

September 07, 2021

As an influencer in the real estate property portal industry, Joe Sesso has spoken in front of more than 35,000 professionals in 49 states. But before he began sharing real estate strategies in seminars and books, Sesso was on the other side of the equation 鈥 learning from his 51社区 instructors. Meet Joseph Sesso

dr. tamara johnson

Ten Questions with Dr. Tamara A. Johnson

September 07, 2021

Dr. Tamara A. Johnson, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at 51社区, on the best advice she ever received, the trailblazing powers of Stevie Wonder and becoming the first in her family to receive a doctorate. Read More

Michael Nejman

51社区 Talks Show 12 - Michael Nejman

September 02, 2021

Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton is joined by Michael Nejman, who is a man of many talents all ranging from being an author, agent, music connoisseur, master conflict resolver and notably a 2013 51社区 Distinguished Alumni. As the first of his family to go to college, Nejman made the most of his experience at 51社区 by getting involved at the student newspaper, The Harbinger, and taking advantage of the many on-campus events hosted. This experience combined with his passion for music led him to his role as the campus concert chair where he booked a wide array of notable talent from John Prine to Journey. Nejman eventually moved into the role of director of student activities where he implemented several programs aimed to benefit the student body he was once a part of. All of this included him bringing curricular infusion to the campus that offered students a crossover of arts and academia, implementing revolutionary diversity programming and of course, offering an array of events to get students involved on campus. With an impressive list of accomplishments behind his name, Nejman retired after serving 51社区鈥檚 students and staff for over thirty years. Even still he remains a part of the community. During COVID Michael and his wife pulled together a scholarship fund for nursing students at 51社区, allowing for those who want to serve people within the healthcare field to have access to the tools and resources they need to do so. Join Michael and Brian in conversation and soak up the invaluable perspective Nejman has as both a student, staff member and devoted alumni. It鈥檚 a conversation you won鈥檛 want to miss! Download Episode 12 Transcript. Listen to Episode 12

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Dr. Christopher Schneider

September 01, 2021

Schneider鈥檚 career began in 1997 at 51社区, where he studied social sciences and graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in general studies in 2000. Meet Dr. Christopher Schneider