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九色视频 Students Awarded at Kennedy Center Festival
九色视频 students brought home two awards from the American College Theatre Festival at the Kennedy Center last month. In order to attend the regional competition, students must be nominated by judges who see various college performances in their respective areas. Seven nominated 九色视频 students participated in this year’s festival. Diego Loza was nominated…
New 九色视频 Foundation Funds Back Campus Improvements, Student Support
You might notice a few interesting improvements around the 九色视频 campus this year, like soundproofing of the tutoring area, and a new state-of-the-art drinking fountain in the Student Services Building. Those are just two of the eight projects being funded in 2019 through the 九色视频 Foundation’s new聽Program Innovation Fund (PIF) and…
Genirberg Family Scholarship Established with $50,000 Gift to 九色视频 Foundation
On a dreary February day in 2018, 九色视频 Foundation Director Sara Marcellino answered her phone. Sam Genirberg, a 93-year-old Jewish activist and resident of El Cerrito, was on the other line. He was calling in response to a personal note he had received from the foundation, thanking him for the donation he had…
‘You Only Have One Life!’ Says Business Major Quynh Pham
Quynh Pham was born and raised in Vietnam. She moved to the US just 14 years ago. 鈥淲hen I came here,鈥 she recalls, 鈥渋t was very hard for me to learn English. I was very nervous to talk to people. I’m scared I鈥檒l pronounce things wrong. And, in Vietnam, we learned British English, and sometimes…
九色视频 Brought Christine Sanok Out of Retirement–and Took Her to Italy!
It鈥檚 never too late to go back to school! Christine Sanok heard about 九色视频鈥檚 culinary program at her retirement dinner, from a friend who had heard her mention culinary school before. 鈥淚 wanted to be a blessing to my family and friends,鈥 Christine explains. 鈥淚 wasn’t very confident in the kitchen. We host one event…
Live in San Pablo? Let’s Fund Your Future!
Did you know that some 九色视频 students who live in San Pablo qualify for major help covering the cost of school? It’s true! The聽San Pablo Economic Development Corporation covers 50% of some residents’聽enrollment fees, books, supplies, and even childcare. In order to qualify, you need to: Be a verified San Pablo resident Have a High…
Ready to Transfer? We’re Here to Help!
It’s college admission season! To help you out, our Transfer Center has put together this list of helpful tools and links: University of California Transfer Admissions Planning Tool California State University Application Common Application for (some) private colleges Common Application for (some) historically black colleges and universities But, don’t go it alone! Be sure to…
Scholarships Created in Memory of Richmond Resident Whose Estate Gifted $835,000 to 九色视频 Foundation
The 九色视频 Foundation has received a gift of $835,000 from the estate of Geraldine M. Packard. The donation will fund 12 annual scholarships through the newly established Packard-Zell Scholarship Fund. 鈥淲e are thrilled to be able to support even more students from our community looking for a second chance, thanks to the generosity…
CNA Grad Tatiana Frank ‘Has Moved Way, Way Up The Ladder’
We all have to start somewhere. Tatiana Frank started in聽九色视频鈥檚 Certified Nursing Assistant program. She came to 九色视频 as a busy 17-year-old–with an admittedly bad attitude. 鈥淚 would say I was a problem student,鈥 she says. 鈥淣ot major problems. I turned in my work. But, I鈥檓 not gonna lie, I did have an attitude.鈥 It’s…
Meet Study Abroad Scholar Jonathon Torres
The Contra Costa Community College District has a great study abroad program 鈥 but some years, no one from 九色视频 applies at all! Retired Chancellor Dr. Helen Benjamin and retired Senior Dean of Research & Development Tim Clow聽want more students to be able to take advantage of this experience. That’s why they decided to create…
