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Nick Smith

World Champion Juggler Takes One of Two Spots in UCLA Theater Program

Actor to join the school marching band

Nick Smith has literally been doing a lot of juggling during his time at the City College. The theater arts major and world champion juggler pulled off an accomplishment this spring by locking down one of two openings in the UCLA Theater Arts program. The professional juggler and actor previously had auditioned for the program in high school but wasn't accepted. Full story

Adam Green

Donation Redirection Could Cripple Center for Sustainability

Foundation funds may be sent to other college priorities

The Center for Sustainability may be unsustainable if a recommendation from the college president is approved to redistribute more than $75,000 earmarked for the program. Last week, Dr. Adam Green, professor and director of the center, received word that 85 percent of a $90,000 donation from the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College will no longer fund the Center for Sustainability. Full story

Dano Pagenkopf

Student Senate Member Named Commencement Ceremony Speaker

Single parent, veteran and marine diver going to UCSB for engineering

This year's commencement speaker, Dano Pagenkopf, is a master of the balancing act as a single parent, avid motor cyclist, War Veteran, marine diver, Associated Student Senator and newly accepted UCSB engineering student. "The biggest motivating, driving factor here is I want to succeed so I can provide for my daughter," Pagenkopf said. Full story

Meghan Maiwald

Deaf Soccer Goalie Awarded 2010 Female Athlete of the Year

Record-holding keeper to play at San Jose State

Women's soccer goalie Meghan Maiwald has made all conference teams, been ranked California's second best goalie, played with the national deaf team and has won City College's female athlete of the year. The star goalie wraps up her two seasons at City College and will now be on her way to CSU San Jose to continue her soccer career. Full story

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Adam Green

Donation redirection could cripple Center for Sustainability

The Center for Sustainability may be unsustainable if a recommendation from the college president is approved to redistribute more than $75,000 earmarked for the program. Last week, Dr. Adam Green, professor and director of the center, received word that 85 percent of a $90,000 donation from the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College will no longer fund the Center for Sustainability.

More Adult Ed courses could be at risk

If Sacramento's budget woes aren't fixed soon, it may be adult education's summer session that will be cut, not the undergraduate program. That's what Jack Friedlander, executive vice president and dean of the college's educational programs, said at the May 5 Academic Senate meeting.

New program changes make online classes easier to use

City College has scheduled a five-day workshop this summer for teachers to improve their online classes in order to keep students enrolled. "The number one reason for drop-outs is confusion," said Doug Hersh, dean of distance learning and educational programs.

Honor Roll members recognized

The President's Honor Roll Reception was held May 7 at the Winslow Maxwell Overlook. A total of 2,484 students earned honors during the spring and fall semesters of 2009, but only 500 attended the event. "You make your own path in life," dual enrollment student, and biology major, Kathryn Fischer, said.

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