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Voices of immigrants demonstrate achievement to hold third annual Dream Graduation

Voices of immigrants demonstrate achievement to hold third annual Dream Graduation

Otto Pippenger Staff writer For the third consecutive year the undocumented student advocacy club, Voices of Immigrants Demonstrating Achievement (V.I.D.A.) will be holding a dream graduation for undocumented students graduating from City College. From an office the size of a cubicle in the Student Union, the small

Student aims to inspire others

By Alex Lamp Editor-in-chief Syed Hassan, a determined City College honor student, is studying business and entrepreneurship with a specific goal in mind. “I want to open my door to success so I can help guide others to do the same,” he said. Hassan, 21, was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Mayor Lee appoints well-known community leader to City College Board

Mayor Lee appoints well-known community leader to City College Board

By Marco Siler-Gonzales NEWS EDITOR Berg resigned after 18 years of service for personal reasons. Randolph believes his past as a community college student and wealth of public service experience will help him on the job, as he tackles disaccreditation and low enrollment problems. “Being on the board of directors

City College earns grade ‘A’ credit rating

City College earns grade ‘A’ credit rating

By Michael Burkett The Guardsman The nation’s top credit rating agencies have upgraded their outlook on City College that translates to $48.7 million in savings on borrowing costs. Moody’s, Fitch and Standard and Poor collective gave City College the best ratings in four years, citing increased confidence

James H Byrne, Jr. July 20, 1935~March 17, 2015

James H Byrne, Jr. July 20, 1935~March 17, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * On March 17th, 2015 City College Police Officer James H. Byrne Jr. passed away at the age of 79. Officer Byrnes served with the City of San Francisco for seven years. He had a long career in law enforcement, working

James Horn Lim April 21, 1954~March 19, 2015

James Horn Lim April 21, 1954~March 19, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * The City College Library and Learning Department has sadly announced the loss of their friend and colleague librarian James Horn Lim who passed away in Redwood City on March 19. James is survived by his wife Theresa Yau, son Aaron, father

Technology upgrades coming to classrooms

Technology upgrades coming to classrooms

By Steven Ho Staff Writer City College has launched a project to enable existing classrooms with smart technology equipment. Decades of inadequate maintenance and deprioritization of technology have left classrooms across all City College campuses in a state of disrepair, according to Jay Field, the college’s chief technology officer.