Pasadena City College

“By training the next generation of EMTs and paramedics, we are building a stronger, more resilient emergency response team that can better serve our community.”

We are extremely excited to be working alongside the City of Pasadena - Public Agency and the Pasadena Unified School District to launch our new First-Responder Training Program starting this fall!

Learn more now ⬇️

Pasadena City College Partners with City and Pasadena Unified for First-Responder Training Program

Starting this fall, students and local residents aiming to serve as first responders will have a new educational training program in Pasadena.
---> https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/pasadena-city-college-partners-with-city-and-pasadena-unified-for-first-responder-training-program

“By having youth living in close proximity to the college campus, it gives them greater access to be able to leverage that community, to leverage the support of their professors, as well as all of the campus support services, without having to travel an inordinate amount of space and time in order to receive that.”

We're extremely to announce our very first housing units for our foster youth students! Read more below ⬇️

Pasadena City College is opening its first housing complex near campus for students transitioning out of foster care.

The six studio units will be for PCC students who are exiting foster care in an effort to support students toward graduation, said Thomas Lee, CEO of First Place for Youth, a youth services agency that’s partnering with the college.

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📷 Courtesy of First Place for Youth

We are saddened to share the passing of , and more recently, PCC Theater Professor Whitney Rydbeck.

As an actor, Whitney Rydbeck, was best known for his role in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives”, as well as for being a crash test dummy named “Larry” in seat belt safety PSAs in the 1980s.

While at PCC, Whitney taught Mime classes, as well as many other theater courses, and even directed numerous plays.

His legacy lives on at PCC through the Whitney Rydbeck Scholarship Award.

Whitney Rydbeck, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ actor, dead at 79 Whitney Rydbeck was also famous for starring in seat belt safety campaigns in the ’80s.

Attention Parents! Is your child ready to spike up their summer?

Our Women's Volleyball Team is thrilled to invite boys and girls, grades 1 through 12, to our exciting Youth Volleyball Skills Camp from August 5th - 7th!

Whether your child is just starting out or looking to refine their skills, this camp is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our experienced coaching staff and players, all while having a blast on the court.

Registration is only $260, which includes a camp shirt! Secure your spot today by registering now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-volleyball-all-skills-camp-tickets-945875347627

As we come to the end of our month long celebration of Pride here at PCC, we want to remind everyone of one last opportunity to celebrate with us TODAY!

All are invited to join us for "The Power of Language: Unpacking the Diversity & Intersectionality Within Our LGBTQIA+ Culture", a conversation presented by Chloe Davis today in the Circadian from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

Join us to learn how language shapes culture and how we can highlight and celebrate the diverse gay and q***r communities, as well as understand and empower them.

More information can be found at: https://pasadena.edu/calendars/event.php?eventid=17418my_key_4

We hope to !

Just a reminder that PCC will be closed tomorrow, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Let us honor the legacy of Juneteenth with purpose and determination – not only on June 19th, but every day, as we work to create a more supportive, equitable, and antiracist environment on our campuses and beyond.

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All are invited to join us TODAY as we celebrate becoming the first American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) certified “Green Zone” in the City of Pasadena!

Join us at 12pm on the quad to hear about our participation in the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Electric Lawn & Garden program. Dignitaries from SCAQMD and AGZA will also speak about the benefits to the college and the community, and there will be static displays of sustainable groundskeeping equipment.

We hope to !

Pasadena City College Becomes First Certified ‘Green Zone’ in City

Pasadena City College (PCC) will celebrate its status as the first American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) certified “Green Zone” in Pasadena on Tuesday, June 11, at 12 noon on the PCC Colorado Campus. The distinction is awarded by the AGZA to institutions that transition to using solely low-noise, zero-emission, battery-electric equipment for all landscaping and grounds operations.
---> https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/pasadena-city-college-becomes-first-certified-green-zone-in-city

Summer 2024 class registration is now OPEN!

Get ready to dive into your next semester of learning and exploration. But wait, there's more! Introducing our brand new Zero Textbook Cost search feature on our open class website! Now you can easily find classes that won't break the bank on textbooks. Say goodbye to costly textbooks and hello to savings!

Ready to explore your options? Head over to our website: https://pasadena.edu/openclasses and start planning your summer schedule today! Don't miss out on the opportunity to make the most of your summer while saving money on textbooks.

See you in class!

Coming this Thursday, the Pasadena City College Black Prom Presents: Black Rodeo!

Come join PCC's Ujima Program and Blackademia, as they celebrate our country roots with a DJ, a mechanical bull, and a photo booth, tomorrow, Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30pm in The Piazza. Dessert and refreshments will be provided!

We hope to !

The next Thursday Noon Talks (TNT) is coming up tomorrow with artist and photographer Julie Shafer!

Stop by C-333 tomorrow from 12pm - 1pm to hear more from Julie about her process and how she uses photographic processes that allow the image to change over time. Food will be provided!

TNT is a program of the Galleries at PCC and made possible by funding from the Pasadena Art Alliance and the PCC Student Services Funds.

To learn more about our upcoming Thursday Noon Talks, please visit: https://apps.pasadena.edu/events/2024/05/20/upcoming-thursday-noon-talks/

All are invited to join the PCC English Department for today's Spring Visiting Writer Series featuring Donato Martinez!

Please join us for a reading, Q&A and book signing with Visiting Writer Donato Martinez TODAY at 1pm in the Circadian.

Donato Martinez was born in in small pueblo in Garcia de la Cadena, Zacatecas, Mexico and immigrated into USA at six years old. He teaches English composition, Literature, and Creative Writing at Santa Ana College. He has taught Chicano Studies and has been a co-coordinator of the Puente Program for 25 years.

His full-length collection of poetry, 'Touch the Sky', was recently published in 2023 by El Ma****lo Press.

For more information please visit: https://apps.pasadena.edu/events/2024/05/06/author-donato-martinez-to-visit-pcc-may-21/

Designer and creative director Ewa Wojciak will be joining the Galleries at PCC for their Thursday Noon Talks series this coming Thursday!

All are invited to join us this Thursday, May 16th from 12pm - 1pm in C-333. Food will be provided!

TNT is a program of the Galleries at PCC and made possible by funding from the Pasadena Art Alliance and PCC Student Services Funds.

“Young people in foster care, they have a lot of services, there are a lot of wonderful programs that provide all this support. But for all of them to work, you really need people to bring their hearts and show up and connect with young people. Because otherwise you get lost."

As we continue to celebrate Foster Care Awareness Month and spotlight our foster youth programs here at PCC, we also want to highlight some of our amazing foster youth students!

In a new documentary, "Possible Selves", premiering tomorrow on PBS SoCal, Alex Ballantyne gives an insider’s perspective on the challenges facing foster youth. We are incredibly of Alex for his vulnerability in sharing his story with the hope that people come away with a better understanding of foster care and the wraparound services these youth need.

All are invited to join us as we host an on-campus documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Alex and producer Shaun Kadlec next week on Thursday, May 16th from 3pm - 5pm in Westerbeck. We hope to !

Read more about Alex and the "Possible Selves" documentary in an Los Angeles Times feature now:

These L.A. foster kids defied the odds when they aged out: 'This isn’t the end of my story' In an intimate new documentary, two Los Angeles teens in foster care tackle the typical challenges of adolescence, while addressing childhood trauma, a constant threat of instability and dreams to overcome the odds and finish college.

Hey , PCC is hosting a Friends and Family STEM Showcase, TOMORROW, Saturday May 4th from 11am - 2pm.

There will be food, large games, and social space for you and your family to interact with your peers and faculty members.

This event is open to all current PCC STEM curious students and their friends and family, so we hope to !

Register now: https://forms.gle/dfPNJuHrBAFoNve29

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month here at Pasadena City College!

All are invited to join us this month for a series of events centering and celebrating the narratives, histories and work of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

We hope you'll join us!

Learn more now: https://pasadena.edu/news-and-events/events/asian-pacific-heritage.php

PCC selects Dr. José A. Gómez as 17th Superintendent/President.

https://pasadena.edu/news-and-events/news/gomez-superintendent-president-announce.php

We are so incredibly of soon-to-be-inducted HOFer and former Lancer Michael Cooper! Way to go, !!!

Former PHS and PCC Star, 80s Lakers Defensive Whiz Michael Cooper Elected to Hall of Fame
---> https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/former-phs-and-pcc-star-80s-lakers-defensive-whiz-michael-cooper-elected-to-hall-of-fame

"As former community college students ourselves, we both personally understand the power of PCC to transform lives and communities. And as local leaders in Pasadena, we recognize the limitless potential to leverage our partnership for the betterment of our region."

With the support of Pasadena Mayor, and PCC Alum, Victor Gordo alongside PCC interim superintendent-president José A. Gómez, we're very excited to work together with the City of Pasadena - Public Agency to create comprehensive career technical training opportunities and facilities for our local students!

Read more now:

Victor Gordo and José A. Gómez: PCC and Pasadena City Hall are in it together At a pivotal moment for community colleges across the country and as California lawmakers make tough decisions about our state’s budget future, this is a critical time to remember the value of Pasa…

As many of you know our iconic Mirror Pools have been in need of major repairs due to leakage problems.

We’re very happy to report that, in the meantime, we’ve taken the initiative to fill our beloved pools with sand and added a beach volleyball net to increase their functionality!

As our Mirror Pools approach their 100th birthday, we hope this new change acts as a welcome addition for the next 100 years 🏐

Happy Monday !

César Chávez Day is celebrated every year on March 31st, and this year we were extremely honored to reflect on César Chávez’s legacy by inviting Teresa Romero, current president of United Farm Workers, to campus this week!

César Chávez fought tirelessly for social change and his efforts resulted in strengthening protections for farm workers to develop a safer, healthier, more equitable workplace.

His legacy lives on through the United Farm Workers Association, whom Teresa has become president of as well as being the first Latina and immigrant woman to become president of a national union in the United States.

Thank you Teresa for engaging with our community in honor of César Chávez’s memory and the belief he held that “we don’t need perfect political systems, we need perfect participation.”

We would like to remind everyone that campus will be closed TOMORROW, Friday, March 29th, in observance of the holiday. Have a great long weekend !

Can't make it today's March Madness Basketball and Dodgeball tournament? Watch the livestream event!

Watch the whole tournament, see all of your favorite clubs, and even catch some post-game interviews all provided by our very own student-run Lancer Studios!

Watch here:

PCC MARCH MADNESS Basketball and Dodgeball Tournament March 22 PCC MARCH MADNESS Basketball and Dodgeball Tournament March 22 live from Hutto-Patterson Gym on the PCC Campus. Basketball is scheduled for 3:00pm - 4:30pm. ...

Looking for an on-campus job opportunity? PCC Pathways is looking for JAM leaders to mentor and guide new students on campus!

Want to learn more? View the full job description here: bit.ly/JAM24JobDescription

Applications are due Monday, April 1st! Apply now: bit.ly/JAMLeaders2024 (make sure to log in to your Google .pasadena.edu account to submit an application).

The rest of the Associated Students of Pasadena City College March events kick off TOMORROW with the ‘Coda’ movie screening from 6-8pm in Westerbeck!

Want to make sure you’re in the loop for all upcoming events happening at PCC? Make sure to visit the events calendar on our website: https://pasadena.edu/calendars/index.php

We hope to see you at an event in the future 😉

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Today we celebrate all of the !

To see all of our upcoming events celebrating Women’s Herstory Month here at PCC, please visit: https://pasadena.edu/news-and-events/events/womxn-history-month.php

Election ballot got you stumped? Local newsroom LAist will be on campus TODAY, Monday, March 4th and tomorrow Tuesday, March 5th answering your questions and distributing zines about voting in the primary election.

Stop on by even if you don’t have ballot questions or story ideas – they’ll also have chance giveaways for Urth Caffé gift cards, bluetooth speakers and other swag!

Can’t make it, but want to be ready to vote in the March 5 election? Check out LAist’s Voter Game Plan here: https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-game-plan

At the beginning of the month, we kicked off Black Heritage Month by launching “PCC Unapologetically BLACK”.

Now as we close out our month of celebrations, we wanted to share what “PCC unapologetically BLACK” means to members of our community.

While February may be designated as Black History Month on a calendar, we want to remind everyone that Black History Month is every month. Let’s continue to celebrate being unapologetically black at PCC beyond February, embracing diversity in education every day.

As our event calendar is winding down, we hope you’ll all join us TODAY for our Black and Brown Makers Market starting at 10am followed by the Closing Ceremony at 12pm both in the quad!

We hope to !

See the full Black Heritage Month event calendar here: https://pasadena.edu/news-and-events/events/black-history-month.php

Hey ! Come out to Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium TONIGHT to cheer on our men’s and women’s basketball teams as they play in the first round of the South Coast Conference (SCC) postseason. Today marks the first time since 2004 that PCC is hosting doubleheader home playoff games!

The men’s team will tip off at 5:30 p.m. against Los Angeles Southwest College. The women’s team will follow at 7:30 p.m., when they will take on Los Angeles Valley College.

Tickets are free for faculty and staff. Community tickets are $12, and student tickets are $8. Each ticket grants entry to both games.

We hope to ! !

Welcome back !

As we kick off the semester, we wanted to remind you about all of the upcoming events happening on campus as we continue to celebrate Black Heritage Month, including today’s lecture ‘ WHITOPIA: My Road Trip Through America’s Whitest Towns’ taking place at noon in the circadian.

For more information about all of our upcoming events please visit: https://pasadena.edu/news-and-events/events/black-history-month.php

We hope to !

Just a reminder that campus will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 16th through Monday, February 19th for the Presidents’ Day holiday.

See you all back on campus next Tuesday for the start of the semester!

Have a great long weekend 🙂

The semester is almost here!

Have you registered yet? Join us for our Instant Registration event happening this Wednesday and Thursday for a chance to WIN a pair of Dodger Tickets!

Stop by the quad on Wednesday, February 14th (4pm - 7pm) or Thursday, February 15th (11am - 2pm) for registration support, instant support with financial aid, counseling, and more.

We’ll also have instant snacks, instant swag, and all students in attendance will be instantly eligible to win a pair of Dodger Tickets for the April 15 game versus the Washington Nationals, when the Dodgers celebrate PCC Alum Jackie Robinson!

Learn more now:

Campus Community Safety - Pasadena City College A three-part conversation on our community partnership with Campus Police & Safety