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City College students wait to register for the scavenger hunt at Winter Wonderland, a winter celebration on campus, Dec. 7, 2023. Students who identify as Latinx make up the largest ethnic demographic at City College. A report presented at a Dec. 5 College Council meeting, indicated that Hispanic/Latino was the largest reported ethnicity in new hires over a six-year period. Photo by Eve McNally/City Times Media

Report: Most City College new hires identify as Hispanic/Latino

The largest reported ethnic demographic of students also happens to be Latinx
Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist • December 8, 2023
When it comes to hiring faculty and staff at San Diego City College, the majority of new employees identify as Hispanic/Latino.
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Maria Nieto Senour de la Junta Directiva, a dirige a los invitados que asistieron al evento de Red de Educadores Chicane/Latine el 15 de Septiembre, 2023. Photo by Nathaly Alvizures/City Times Media

Red de educadores se reúne en City College para festejar cultura, logros profesionales

El énfasis fue de conectar la comunidad a trabajadores Chicanes/Latines con alto rango y autoridad administrativa en el campo de la educación
Nathaly Alvizures, Contributor • October 4, 2023
Se pudo ver el énfasis en dejar un legado para nuevas generaciones con raíces Latine/Chicane y en educar a estudiantes sobre la importancia de dejar afuera los estigmas que a veces acompañan a los colegios comunitarios.
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Maria Nieto Senour of the Board of Directors speaks to attendees at the Chicanx/Latinx Educators Network event on Sept. 15. Photo by Nathaly Alvizures/City Times Media

Network of educators gathers at City College to celebrate culture, professional accomplishments

The emphasis was to connect community with Chicanx/Latinx professionals in high level administrative positions in the education field
Nathaly Alvizures, Contributor • October 4, 2023

Para leer versión en español, haga click aqui.  Latinx professionals who are part of a community of colleagues working in the field of education attended a networking event at San Diego City College...

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Gary Rodas, a former City College student, admires one of the Impala Car Club lowriders while attending the Noche de Familia event in support of his girlfriend, September 20, 2023. Photo by Keila Menjivar/City Times Media

GALLERY: City College Noche de Familia passes the vibe check, welcomes community with open arms

Office of Student Affairs, Promise Program hosted capacity event, showcasing the campus planetarium, TV studio and lowriders
Keila Menjivar Zamora, Multimedia Journalist • September 22, 2023

Warm tortillas and carne asada perfumed the evening air as hanging tangerine, fuschia and lightsaber blue papel picado beckoned incoming students and their families onto the A building terrace of San Diego...

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“SI, VALE LA PENA” sweater featured at the Chicanx/Latinx Bienvenida Estudiantil, August 29, 2023. Photo courtesy of San Diego City College flickr

City College invites students, families to first Noche de Familia

Students and their families will enjoy free tacos, a live mariachi and win prizes like gas & grocery gift cards
Keila Menjivar Zamora, Multimedia Journalist • September 18, 2023
First 100 registered attendees will win exclusive “Si, vale la pena” sweaters. The event will open with a welcome greeting, parent testimonials and a student panel, followed by workshops.
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Muralist and activist Alicia María Sui stands in front of the brightly colored Chicana/o Studies mural she designed and explains her artistic process

Activist and muralist Alicia María Sui amplifies voices and empowers communities through art

Her mural in the City College cafeteria is a celebration of 50 years of Chicana/o studies
Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 13, 2022
Bathed in the calming purple and blue hues reflecting off a mural behind her, muralist and activist Alicia María Sui explained the meaning and history behind some of the most memorable projects she has worked on during her 20-year career.
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Student Alexander Daumas gets his book signed by author Reyna Grande at City College

Award-winning author Reyna Grande discusses new book at City College

Grande also discusses life after immigrating to America and becoming a writer
Sophia Traylor, Multimedia Journalist • October 7, 2022
San Diego City College students and faculty gathered in the Educational Center on Oct. 4 to hear guest speaker Reyna Grande introduce her new book “A Ballad of Love and Glory." 
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Juan Carlos Reyna stands in front of a gray and white presentation screen and discusses his study on undocumented student issues.

City College dean addresses issues facing undocumented students

focus on ways California community colleges can provide additional support and resources
Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist • September 28, 2022
Juan Carlos Reyna, San Diego City College's dean of student development and matriculation, hosted a talk discussing issues facing undocumented students at the SUBIR Dreamer Resource Center on Sept. 22.
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Latinx Heritage Night at City College's Harry West Gym

City College kicks off volleyball season with special night for Latinx heritage

Knights Athletics celebrate Latinx Heritage month with a special night of community, food and fun
Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist • September 26, 2022
Friday night was buzzing at San Diego City College as hundreds of students, faculty and staff gathered at the Harry West Gym in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.
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The newly painted mural on the wall of the cafeteria honors the Chicana/o community and shows the dedication that City College shows for its students.

City College celebrates its Latinx community

Join en comunidad to honor and uplift the Latinx community at City College
Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist • September 15, 2022
To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, San Diego City College is hosting a month-long celebration to honor and uplift this diverse community. Multiple events will take place starting on Sept. 15. Activities like a themed women’s volleyball game on Sept. 23, a lowrider event on Sept. 27 and a men’s panel on Sept. 30 are all planned.
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Chicanx/Latinx Bienvenida on Tuesday, August 23

City welcomes students with cultural events

Activities continue throughout the first two weeks of the fall term
Candise Berry, Antonio Contreras, Kathryn Gray, Shamere Grimes, Kenneth Jaimes, Joel Nevarez, and Susana Serrano • August 23, 2022
The sun shone brightly in a clear blue sky as approximately 40 students, faculty and staff gathered on the A building patio for free food and entertainment at the Chicanx/Latinx Bienvenido event on Aug. 23.
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Executive Director at Mundo Gardens, Janice Luna (right), Administrative Technician for the School of MSNE, Cecilia Thibeault (center) and Administrative Assistance for the School of MSNE, Zenia Torres (left), share a cup of coffee at ‘Cafe con Colegas’ on Oct. 7. Photo by Aldo Ramirez/City Times Media

San Diego City College celebrates $5 million HSI grant

City College is among the 33 California Hispanic-serving institution designated by the U.S. Department of Education.
Aldo Ramirez, Multimedia Journalist • October 12, 2021
To celebrate Hispanic, Latinx, Chicanx and Indigenous Heritage Month, San Diego City College organized “Café con Colegas” on Oct. 7, an event sponsored by the School of Mathematics, Sciences, and Nursing Education with the purpose to connect with students and inform more about City College as an HSI.
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