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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

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Thank You for Believing in Me

August 19, 2020

Over the years, you helped me delve into subjects I loved, like geology and noir fiction. I found new subjects that ignited my curiosity, like astronomy. I also found subjects that, shall we say, I will not pursue further. Read More

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New Semester, Let's not Forget

August 18, 2020

As we begin a new semester, let鈥檚 not forget that we have the ability to help students start off on a positive note. Read More

Timothy Banks and Faraz Uddin

Astronomy students team with data scientist for research project

August 05, 2020

While many may equate educational research projects with large, four-year universities, 51社区 was home to its own research project this year. Tim Banks, a data scientist with Nielsen, worked with two 51社区 students during the spring semester to identify traits of extra-solar planets 鈥 planets outside our solar system. Read More

51社区 Faculty Photos

51社区聽College Faculty聽on the Remote Learning Essentials

August 04, 2020

51社区 Faculty on the Remote Learning Essentials 51社区 Stories Here we are at the start of a new adventure. This isn鈥檛 the semester that any of us had in mind, but no matter who you are or what you鈥檙e feeling, we are here to support you every step of the way. Not only does that support come in the form of virtual tutoring, advising and counseling services 鈥 it鈥檚 here whenever you need it from our awesome faculty. To get you started on the right foot, 51社区 faculty came together to share the five essential items for succeeding in a remote learning environment. Read More

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Parents and Family Members - Supporting Student Success

July 22, 2020

COVID-19 is a pandemic that changed the sense of normalcy in many aspects of life, including education. Often, education is an in-person experience with hands-on and observation opportunities, so that students see first-hand how things work. Here are some tips and strategies to support your college student during this time. Read More

Paralegal Janet Tan

Adult learner at career crossroads finds fresh start with 51社区鈥檚 paralegal studies program

July 16, 2020

After two decades of teaching, Janet Tan wanted a change. She found her experience and interests were a fit with the Paralegal Studies program. But she had a perception that she might be too old to return to college. Read More

People at a PASO event gather for a photo

PASO teaches Latinx families about ins and outs of 51社区

July 15, 2020

PASO, which helps families of Latinx students navigate 51社区, was born out of an initiative to recruit Latinx students, keep them engaged and persist in college, while providing families the resources necessary to help support them. "There are a lot of families who are in need of help, and this gives them the opportunity to ask questions in a comfortable setting," student Lucia Rios says. Read More

2019-2020 cohort of the Social Justice Leadership Certificate program

Social justice leadership program helping employees advance 51社区's DEI work

July 09, 2020

To better approach the difficult work of diversity, equity and inclusion and effect systemic change, a group of 51社区 employees are committing themselves to understanding and advancing social justice. Now in its third year, 51社区鈥檚 Social Justice Leadership Certificate program continues to grow as the country finds itself in the midst of significant sociocultural change and a global pandemic that are shining a light on issues of equity. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Supporting our international students

July 08, 2020

51社区 is dedicated to finding a solution for our international students to continue their studies with as little disruption as possible. Read More

2020 51社区 Student Fashion Show

Imagine: 51社区 Fashion Show Spring 2020 Review

July 06, 2020

51社区 Fashion Design students share their work through "Imagine," the 2020 Fashion Show Spring Review. Read More