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Published 22 hours agoCelebration of Life Through BC
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Bakersfield College has held many on campus events that recognize and celebrate Hispanic culture and traditions. Among these events was the Dia de los Muertos; Craft & Culture event, held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24 at BC’s rural campuses in…
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Published 23 hours agoCelebrating Celia Cruz Impact on Latin Music
With the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, BC hosted an event on Sept. 24, in the Fireside room to recognize singer/songwriter Celia Cruz, who died in 2003, but remains a major figure in Latin music history. Students and faculty had the opportunity to learn Celia’s story,…
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Published September 23Don’t Play with me ‘till I’ve had my Cafecito
In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, there have been many events being put on here at BC to ensure our Hispanic students feel supported, seen, and loved during this month celebrating the community’s rich history. One event being Dominoes y Cafecito, hosted for the first time…
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Published September 23Securing Students’ Future, One Transfer Day at a Time
A day held by the Transfer Pathway, gives Bakersfield College students the opportunity to explore their options when it comes time to transferring to a four-year university. The Renegade Event Center was filled with students on Sept. 14 as they gathered to learn more about…
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Published September 11“Safety is a Shared Responsibility,” said Interim Executive Director of Safety
Jason Townsend, Interim Executive Director of College Safety, was not at BC during the Feb. 3 lockdown, which was prompted by a threat against the campus. But in an interview, he shed light on how Campus Safety can do better in the future should another emergency arise.…
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Published September 11BC welcomes students back!
The welcome tent is an event for students to help plan their future and build community. This event is a way for students to see what Bakersfield College has to offer. It was hosted on Aug. 24, outside by the campus cafeteria. There were a handful of students walking around,…
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Published September 09Involvement festival encourages student engagement
The return of the Student Involvement Festival on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. welcomed students with the opportunity to join clubs and engage with the resources offered here at Bakersfield College. Throughout the event there was music as well as food and drinks…