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Brief-Atkinson accepting student art for annual exhibit

The Atkinson Gallery will be collecting student artwork for it annual Student Show beginning Wednesday from 4:3 -7 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday from noon - 4 p.m. Any student previously enrolled in a City College Studio art class during the spring, summer or fall of last year or who is currently enrolled is welcome to submit a maximum of two works.… Post the First Comment

Andreea Serban chosen as SBCC president

Finalist is the college's first female president
The Board of Trustees announced today Dr. Andreea Serban as its selection for the position of Santa Barbara City College president. Serban is the college 's first female president since the college was founded in 1909, Her term begins June 2 to overlap Superintendent-President John Romo's last month as president before he retires in July.… 3 Comments

Brief- Vice Presidential debate to be shown today on campus

The Sigma Chi Eta and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Societies are inviting students and faculty to attend a free viewing of the vice presidential debate scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today in room 211 of the Administration building. The debate between Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joseph Biden, from Delaware, will be broadcasted live from Washington University in St.… 1 Comment

Drama-Music Building remodel may be delayed until January 2009

The state's latest requirement for the project's temporary buildings forces college to rethink its plan
A massive remodel of the Drama-Music Building--and relocation of all its classes--may be delayed from summer until January 2009. Dr. Jack Friedlander confirmed to The Channels Monday that officials are encountering problems with a plan to install portable buildings on Loma Alta Drive between the footbridge and Marine Tech Diving Center.… Post the First Comment

Reno Police Department update description of suspect in SBCC student Brianna Denison's murder case

Detectives continue investigation by follow-up interviews with past victims
Reno Police Department Detectives are conducting follow-up interviews for the Brianna Denison case that may help with identifying the suspect, according to The City of Reno's website, posted last Friday. "We've updated a profile on him based upon continual conversations with past victims," said Robert McDonald, head of the Detective Division for the Reno Police Department.… Post the First Comment

College officials vote on presidential candidate

The Board of Trustees OK a finalist; will release name after contract negotiations
During a special meeting Thursday, the Board of Trustees voted on who will replace Romo in the fall. Announcing its decision, however, has been put on hold until contract negotiations with the finalist are completed. Trustee President Desmond O'Neill said that the board will announce the finalist during another special meeting that he hopes will take place before the board's next official meeting.… Post the First Comment

Parking tickets in abundance at SBCC

Campus security writes thousands every month but not for fun
Parking tickets in abundance at SBCC
Last month, approximately 1,370 parking tickets were issued at City College. That's about 65 tickets per day issued for students who don't follow parking regulations. Parking in carpool without a pass, or parking on campus without a permit will result in a $30 fine, while parking in a red zone or no parking area is $40.… 1 Comment

Textbook program to start renting a selection of texts in fall

Students can look forward to shaving the cost of textbook prices when they will be available for rent next fall. Bookstore director John Lorelli is awaiting the Apr. 15 deadline for publishing companies to provide him with a list of textbooks that will be available.… Post the First Comment

Police gain new insight on suspect in SBCC student Brianna Denison's murder

About 4,000 tips help to update description of suspect, truck
About 4,000 new tips and information have been given to the Reno Police Department regarding slain SBCC student Brianna Denison's killer, according to an article on the Reno Gazette Journal Web site. Police have linked a "smaller or mid-sized" pickup truck that is linked to a previous attack.… 8 Comments

Diving into Santa Barbara's history

The 29th Faculty Lecture to host Marine diving technology professor to talk about the craft's emergence in 1960s
The 29th annual Faculty Lecture will be given by Don Barthelmess, professor of Marine Diving Technology, where he will talk about the diving technologies that emerged in Santa Barbara during the 1960s. Each year, the lecture is considered the highest honor for a faculty member and must be based a scholarly subject of general interest.… Post the First Comment

Study Abroad to return to Mexico for first time in seven years

Program to visit the city of Guanajuato to learn the language and the culture
Guanajuato is a small, safe and beautiful colonial city located about two hours northwest of Mexico City. This scenic city is the destination of this summer's Spanish Study Abroad program at Santa Barbara City College, marking the first visit to our southern neighbor in seven years; the last program in Guanajuato was offered in Summer 2001.… Post the First Comment

Program to teach Italian in midst of the country's cultural history

SBCC Study Abroad Program to visit Viareggio to learn the Romantic language this summer
Italy is a land of great history, food and culture. It's the land of the Renaissance-a cultural movement that promoted the revival of learning based in classical sources. It's the land of the Roman Empire. Now it's the land that Santa Barbara City College is going to visit next in its Study Abroad program.… Post the First Comment

Incident report- Hit-and-run in La Playa West Lot

The following 3/13 A student reported her wallet missing on March 12. Her wallet was last seen in the women's restroom on the 2nd floor of the Administration Building. The wallet was found by another student and taken to the Information Desk in the Administration Building.… Post the First Comment

Cinnamon and spice may be more than just nice

'Cinnamon Man of Santa Barbara' argues that the popular spice may be the new cure-all
Cinnamon, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Seldom do these three words share such proximity to one another-but that may change soon, according to "The Cinnamon Man of Santa Barbara," Don Graves. The adjunct professor at the UCSB department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology believes that cinnamon may abet the fight against Alzheimer's disease.… Post the First Comment

New honor society, Sigma Chi Eta, added for communication students

Santa Barbara City College added a new college honor society last fall called Sigma Chi Eta. "It is a two years honor society for communication students. It's through the national communication association," said Professor Sarah Hock, faculty advisor. Sigma Chi Eta is part of the National Communication Association (NCA) founded in 2000.… Post the First Comment

SBCC presidential finalist Blaine Nisson denied jobs at three other colleges

The Umpqua Community College president turned down for an Arizona community college Friday
Dr. Blaine Nisson, one of three finalists for the SBCC presidency, has reportedly been denied at least three presidential jobs in the last month, the most recent on Friday at Scottsdale Community College in Arizona. According to a March 5 article in the Roseburg, Oregon, daily newspaper, the News-Review, Nisson has failed to get the top position at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon, or Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada.… Post the First Comment

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