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Nursing professor Fran Jacobs-Buster retires at the end of the semester in June after 27 years as a professor and mentor in Contra Costa College’s nursing program.

Nursing mentor Fran Jacobs-Buster moves on

By Anthony Kinney , Associate Editor
May 16, 2018
Former Contra Costa College counselor Suzanne Huey walks back to her seat after receiving an award during the college’s 2018 retirement ceremony in Fireside Hall on Friday.

Loved counselor Suzanne Huey retires

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
May 15, 2018
Music professor Wayne Organ teaches a piano class in the Music Building Friday. Organ will be retiring at the end of the 2018 spring semester. He said he is excited to have more time to play in a band.

Wayne Organ to retire after impactful 22 years

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
April 24, 2018
Librarian Judith Flum has been working for 46 years, Contra Costa College Judy Flum will retire. Flum has been working at the college library for more than 18 years.

After 18 years, librarian Judy Flum to retire

By Alondra Gallardo, Opinion Editor
March 20, 2018
Library, Allied Health, Vocational Education and Athletics Division Dean Susan Lee smiles as she is introduced during the Retirement Reception at Fireside Hall on Friday.

Dean devotes career to college family

By Anthony Kinney, News Editor
May 16, 2017
Diablo Valley College President Peter Garcia will retire at the end of June when his contract expires after serving the district for more than 30 years.

Garcia retires, leaves history

By Asma Alkrizy, Opinion Editor
May 18, 2016
Trauma forces champion to retire

Trauma forces champion to retire

By Edwin Herrera, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
Chancellor Helen Benjamin speaks to faculty and staff in LA-100 concerning Contra Costa College’s presidential search in early January 2015.

Chancellor to resign top spot when contract ends

By Christian Urrutia, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2016
Former district police chief Charles Gibson listens to friends and family talk about his storied career as chief and as a police officer during his retirement party at Diablo Valley College in the Diablo Room on July 30.

Beloved figure leaves legacy of inspiration

By Christiran Urrutia , Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2015
Speech professor Hans Craycraft led an adventurous life in his previous profession as an investigator for EBMUD over a 21-year period before coming to Contra Costa College.

‘The Rock’ valiant in face of danger, education

By Benjamin Bassham, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
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