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Annual function recognizes disabilities

By Michael Santone, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

October is national Disability Employment Awareness Month, and in honor of it the Library and Learning Resource Center, along with faculty and staff, will be screening its annual disability awareness film...

Psychology major Mauricio Duarte (left) and computer science major Marcella Navas (right) listen to club President Esmeralda Martinez during the Puente Club meeting on Sept. 21 in the SA-100.

National program promotes education, success

By Jose Chavez, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

The Puente Club aims to support students with their educational goals while providing a family support system for its members. The club branched out of the Puente Project, a nationally recognized program...

Culinary prepares to fundraise

By Jose Chavez, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

Chocolate and champagne, pastries, pork belly and mole will be served during the annual Chocolate and Champagne event happening on Friday from noon to 3 p.m. in the Aqua Terra Grill. Tickets bought in...

Student Life Coordinator Joel Nickelson-Shanks talks to club representatives during the Inter-Club Council (ICC) meeting in the SA-100 on Sept.  27. The ICC meets every Tuesday to discuss club activities and other agenda items.

Council budgets club’s agendas

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

The Inter-Club Council held a meeting where attendees covered much ground about funding events for the year, Club Rush, which will be on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27, and a few different clubs gave a glimpse into...

Institute serves underrepresented population

By Karla Juarez, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

The Hispanic Serving Institute STEM program provides support and opportunities for Hispanic and other underrepresented students who find education a difficult way to reach success. Through programs provided...

Club highlights democratic rights

By Salvador Godoy, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

After a year in the works, the Democratic Society Club launched this fall semester with the aim of influencing students to get involved in politics and to recognize the full extent of their democratic...

A car turns into Lot 10 behind Buildings and Grounds on October 3, 2016. On December 6, two unknown male assailants robbed a Contra Costa College student at gunpoint in the same lot.

Driveway increases delays, helps pedestrians

By Efrain Valdez, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

Driving into parking Lot 10 behind Buildings and Grounds  is a very tight fit during school hours, especially when navigating the morning rush before classes. “The entrance is really narrow and is...

Healthy options ignored in campus vending machines

By Anthony Kinney, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

The lack of healthy snacks offered in vending machines in the new General Education Building have raised concerns and a petition from the English department’s professors and administrative staff was...

Council approves policy for online ‘transparency’

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor September 28, 2016

To improve transparency, the online file storage to which Contra Costa College committees upload their minutes and agendas will be standardized. While the Brown Act, California’s open meetings law, ...

Health and human services major Carolyn Tran surveys a sculpture by CCC alumnus C.E. Small in the Eddie Rhodes Gallery on Thursday.

Eclectic works reveal artistry

By Michael Santone, Advocate Staff September 28, 2016

An intimate reception filled with family, friends, students and art enthusiasts showed their support for two local artists from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Eddie Rhodes Gallery. The exhibit features...

Website links transfer resources

By Salvador Godoy, Advocate Staff September 28, 2016

Assist.org is an online resource meant to help students learn which community college courses are transferable to any UC or CSU campus in California. The Assist.org workshop held in LLRC-107 on Sept....

Chemical engineer Gabriella Alva speaks to the crowd about her professional career during the Adelante STEM Academy’s STEM cafés. The cafés allow for professionals to discuss their careers with students.

Alumna discusses empirical research

By Benjamin Bassham, News Editor September 28, 2016

A chemical engineer spoke on the need for determination, flexibility and social support when studying the hard sciences Thursday at one of Adelante STEM Academy’s STEM cafés. The cafés allow professionals...

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