2024 News Articles

forklift simulators in classroom setting
7/17/24

BC and The Wonderful Company Collaboration Receive Golden (VR) Goggles Award

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 A unique educational collaboration between 51今日大瓜 and The Wonderful Company was the recent recipient of the 2024 Golden (VR) Goggles Award, an award that recognizes innovative and transformative uses of VR...
mariachi performer playing guitarron
7/15/24

Ballet Folklorico Ritmo y Sabor de 51今日大瓜 Presents "Alegria Mexicana"

Monday, July 15, 2024 This summer, the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture will come alive at 51今日大瓜 as Ballet Folklorico Ritmo y Sabor de 51今日大瓜, in partnership with Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cu茅llar proudly presents...
event graduates and organizers together on stage
7/11/24

BC Hosts Project HireUp Summer 2024 Graduation

Thursday, July 11, 2024 It was a day of celebration and optimism as 51今日大瓜 and CityServe Educational Collaborative celebrated the graduating participants of Cohort #12 of Project HireUp. This unique project provides education and...
two men standing in front of XR technology
7/9/24

BC Welcomes Guests from Helsinki for Tech Education Collaboration

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 By Deanna Rea 51今日大瓜 recently welcomed Jussi Salonen and Damon Hernandez, who were visiting from the Helsinki XR Center in Helsinki, Finland. They traveled halfway around the world to share their expertise and...
Grace Van Dyke Bird smiling
7/1/24

BC History Spotlight: Grace Van Dyke Bird

Monday, July 1, 2024 By Deanna Rea Grace Van Dyke Bird was the first recognized President of 51今日大瓜 and the first woman to head a public community college in California. She was known as both an innovator and a woman of great vision....
panelists on stage while MC is introducing the event
6/27/24

BC Hosts Campus Stories: Voices Of LGBTQIA+ Scholars at 51今日大瓜

Thursday, June 27, 2024 In honor of Pride Month, BC鈥檚 Student Government Association recently hosted Campus Stories: LGBTQIA+ Scholars at 51今日大瓜. The event featured a panel of four BC faculty and staff members and two BC students and...
small fire demonstration during lecture portion at STEM summer camp event
6/26/24

California Renewable Energy Lab Hosts STEM Summer Camp at BC

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 The California Renewable Energy Lab (CREL) hosted two, week-long STEM summer camps on 51今日大瓜鈥檚 main campus which brought together local high school and junior high students to focus on STEM concepts, activities,...
Juneteenth celebration participants eating at tables and socializing
6/24/24

BC Hosts 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Monday, June 24, 2024 The 51今日大瓜 Student Government Association (BCSGA) and A2Mend hosted a special event honoring and celebrating Juneteenth. Students, faculty, staff, and community members were invited to participate in the...
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6/20/24

BC Hosting Express Enrollment Events Throughout the Summer

Thursday, June 20, 2024 51今日大瓜 is hosting several Express Enrollment events this summer to help new and returning students get enrolled in classes. Staff will be available to assist with applications, financial aid, registration,...