LMC stands up to blocks
Perry Continente, twitter.com/perrycontinente
May 10, 2018
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The LMC Academic Senate is forming an ad hoc committee in response to the controversial URL blocking software installed by the district late last year. The committee still hasn’t officially been formed, but several people from a variety of disciplines are in talks to participate. Faculty, both full...
Candidate runs unopposed
Perry Continente, twitter.com/perrycontinente
May 9, 2018
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Jocelyn Villalobos stands unopposed in the race for student trustee after her only opponent, Ruben Rocha, failed to attend a necessary meeting resulting in his ejection from the election. As of press time, Rocha has not been reached for comment. LMCAS adviser John Nguyen was extremely complimentary...
Election wrapped up
Robert Pierce, twitter.com/RobertP_EXP
May 9, 2018
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The winners for the Los Medanos College Associated Students cabinet elections have been announced. Senator Priscilla Tatmon will be President, Senator Marayah Guinto will be Vice President, Senator Earl Russell Almazan will be Treasurer, Senator Sierra Abel will be Commissioner of Campus Events and Senator...
LMC offers cost-effective solution
Robert Pierce, twitter.com/RobertP_EXP
May 3, 2018
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Los Medanos College is currently offering 100 zero textbook cost (ZTC) sections of classes in astronomy, biology, political science, communications, English and art with the number of sections expected to rise by the start of the fall semester. ZTC sections are currently available for general registration...
ETEC offering new certificate
Robert Pierce, twitter.com/RobertP_EXP
May 3, 2018
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The Los Medanos Electrical Instrumentation & Technology or ETEC program will now offer a Certificate of Achievement in Transit Electrical Technology that can be completed in only three semesters, the creation of which was sponsored by BART. The ETEC program at present...
Degree series continues
Lilly Montero, twitter.com/lilly_montero3
April 26, 2018
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In a series of new degrees added to the roster for the fall semester, an African American Studies degree for Transfer under the umbrella of Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies has just been announced. This degree, like the recent addition of the LGBTQ Studies for Transfer Degree, will offer great...
Activists discuss violence
Perry Continente, twitter.com/perrycontinente
April 26, 2018
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Sexual Violence Awareness Week continued with the Walk Against Sexual Violence, an event that consisted of a speech, followed by a brief march protesting sex trafficking and sexual violence. LMC president Bob Kratochivil briefly introduced the event, giving his support and expressing hope that LMC...
Campus community gathers for support
Brenna Enos, twitter.com/brennasenos
April 25, 2018
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The typically gray sidewalks in the Los Medanos College student quad were electrified by colorful chalk messages about fighting against sexual violence Wednesday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. With an informational table, a bucket of multicolored chalk and a group of students who were passionate...
Self-defense demo informs
Kimberly Stelly, Twitter.com/kstelly1994
April 24, 2018
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Half of Los Medanos College’s gym was occupied Monday afternoon, as a sizeable group made up of mostly students attended a free self-defense demonstration, as a part of a string of Student Life hosted events in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Week. The first half of the event was a presentation ...
Adjuncts start up new union
Perry Continente, twitter.com/perrycontinente
April 19, 2018
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Five adjunct professors have formed the Part Time Faculty Union with the intention of splitting from the current union, United Faculty, over accusations that UF was not properly representing part-time workers. DVC adjunct political science professor Jeremy Cloward and the other founding members of...
New center underway
Brenna Enos, twitter.com/brennasenos
April 19, 2018
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“Today is a pivotal moment in time,” said Gary Walker-Roberts as he looked out over a large crowd that had congregated in the middle of a grassy field, soon to be occupied by the new Los Medanos College Brentwood campus. “This college campus will change lives forever.” Like Roberts, who acts...
Prayer rooms head to LMC
April 18, 2018
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The Los Medanos College Academic Senate is beginning an initiative to create on-campus prayer rooms. LMC Associated President Marco McMullen, who was assisted by several faculty including Dean of Equity & Inclusion Sabrina Kwist, Dean of Student Success David Belman, Vice President of Business &...
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