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Q&A: Acting SDCCD chancellor shares updates on City College, district goals

Greg Smith discusses progress on new district philosophy to policing, affordable student housing and other big-picture goals after his first summer on the job

Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • August 29, 2023

Smith reflects on the notable social justice work being done at City and new policies addressing campus policing. Other topics covered included the affordable student housing project, the lasting influence of COVID-19 on instruction and trends in enrollment across the district.

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SDCCD says it emailed students about campus closure. Some didn’t get the memo.

Tropical Storm Hilary puts new student email system to the test

Marco Guajardo, Editor In Chief • August 22, 2023

On the first day of the 2023-24 school year, the San Diego City College campus was a wet ghost town. That was the intention of the San Diego Community College District, which announced its four campuses would be closed on Monday, Aug. 21. But roaming City’s campus early on Monday, the occasional student could be found wandering the walkways.

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Fine art graduate returns to City after 30 years motivated by personal tragedy to realize lifelong dream

Following in his late daughter's footsteps in an attempt to heal, Nilo Ondevilla found human connection, mentorship and a future beyond his imagination

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2023

Following in his late daughter's footsteps in an attempt to heal, Nilo Ondevilla found human connection, mentorship and a future beyond his imagination

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New SDCCD acting chancellor champions public service, equity

A community college graduate himself, Greg Smith understands what District students are going through

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • May 19, 2023

On his road to SDCCD, Greg Smith purposefully pieces culturally significant lessons together into practice. They now define the equity-focused goals, values, and leadership style he brings to the district as acting chancellor.

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SDCCD trustees reaffirm commitment to community college bachelor’s degrees

Interim Chancellor Greg Smith’s first trustees meeting demonstrates solidarity amid opposition from CSUs

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • May 16, 2023

Members of the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees reaffirmed their commitment to supporting baccalaureate programs at community colleges after recent opposition from the California State University system at a recent meeting held in Mission Valley.

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Acting chancellor shares SDCCD priorities in new role

Transition, budget, student housing and enrollment among topics to be discussed at district board meeting on May 11

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • May 11, 2023

Greg Smith, vice chancellor of people, culture and technology services since October 2020, will lead the district as acting chancellor filling the role of Carlos Cortez until a new chancellor is hired. After taking a period of emergency family leave to care for his parents, Cortez resigned effective May 1, according to a press release from the district.

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City College honors art students to show work at The Art of Freedom pop-up exhibit

The event will take place in the Fine Art Sculpture Gallery today

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • May 9, 2023

The Art of Freedom, a pop-up show in the Fine Arts Gallery Sculpture Garden hosted by San Diego City College art students in the honors program on Tuesday, May 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., will feature pieces from around a dozen students and represent various mediums according to featured artist Nilo Ondevilla.

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Mandatory switch for students to .edu email pushed back to summer

Technical issues force SDCCD to postpone shift of communications to student emails

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • April 13, 2023

San Diego Community College District is planning a mandatory shift of communications to .edu emails, but the switch has been pushed back from March 27 to summer 2023.

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Award-winning graphic design program at City College offers students path to career

Awards for student work are changing the perception of a community college graphic design program

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • April 11, 2023

The work of students and professors in the City College graphic design program has not only earned the program international recognition but also built impressive portfolios that pave career paths for students.

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GALLERY: City College Pride Hub welcomes drag performers

Trans Excellence event marks Trans Day of Visibility

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • April 6, 2023

View images from the Trans Excellence event at City College's Pride Hub

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Transgender excellence takes center stage at City College drag event

The Trans Excellence drag show on campus celebrated International Transgender Day of Visibility

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • April 4, 2023

The Student Health Center and Pride Hub celebrated International Transgender Day of Visibility, with a two-part event -- a headlining drag portion followed by a poignant, intimate discussion covering the life experiences and perspectives of the four trans women.

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First Mexican-born female astronaut credits City College with launching career

Originally from Guadalajara, Katya Echazarreta was the first citizen astronaut chosen by Space for Humanity

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • March 24, 2023

Astronaut Katya Echazaretta, self-described as unemotional, doesn’t cry easily. But after her inaugural flight into space last June as a crew member on the Blue Origin NS-21 expedition, she developed a new appreciation for the ground she has walked on her whole life.

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