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How I Overcame the Community College Stigma

November 28, 2017 By Carolina Rubio

How I Overcame the Community College Stigma

Editor’s note: Carolina Rubio is a double major in journalism and political science. She is currently the campus editor of The Southwestern College Sun and the president of the ASTRA Club. During my first semester at Southwestern College, I ran into a classmate from high school who greeted me with, “Why do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Carolina Rubio, community college, journalism, political science, Southwestern College, stigma, The Sun

Southwestern College Hosts Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

November 17, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Southwestern College Hosts Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

All week long, the Jag Kitchen Food Pantry hosted events to bring awareness for students facing hunger and housing insecurities by hosting special breakfast bars, a clothing and toiletry drive, a community discussion and panel and much more. [<a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Display on SWC Home Page, Features, Multimedia Tagged With: #HHweek, food pantry, housing insecurity, hunger and homelessness awareness week, hunger insecurity, jag kitchen, Southwestern College, swc

The Sun Collegiate Newspaper Wins Top National and Local Awards

November 17, 2017 By Southwestern College

The Sun Collegiate Newspaper Wins Top National and Local Awards

The Southwestern College Sun continues its reputation as one of the best collegiate newspapers in the country having recently won top awards at the local San Diego Press Club and the national Associated Collegiate Press award ceremonies. The Sun picked up two Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Awards, … [Read more...]

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Southwestern College Receives AA Rating, Sells First Proposition Z Bonds

November 15, 2017 By Southwestern College

Southwestern College Receives AA Rating, Sells First Proposition Z Bonds

CHULA VISTA, California ­– Southwestern College has received AA ratings for the first sale of $140 million of its Proposition Z bonds. The ratings from Moody’s Investors Service and Standard and Poor’s highlight the strength of the local market, the diversity of Southwestern College’s taxpayers and their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Display on SWC Home Page, News, News Releases Tagged With: bonds, construction, performing arts and cultural complex, Prop R, prop z, Southwestern College, swc

Under the Influence teaches students the dangers of drunk driving

October 18, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Under the Influence teaches students the dangers of drunk driving

Under the Influence, hosted by Health Services and Campus Police, teaches students the dangers of drunk driving by putting them through a simulated drunk driving obstacle course and mock DUI checkpoints. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Video Tagged With: campus police, health services, Southwestern College, under the influence

Governor Brown Signs Bill for Free Community College Tuition

October 17, 2017 By Southwestern College

Governor Brown Signs Bill for Free Community College Tuition

Southwestern College commits $36,000 in additional scholarships for students CHULA VISTA, California ­– California Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation that provides one year of free tuition at any California Community College for any first-time student who enrolls full-time. On Friday, Brown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Display on SWC Home Page, News, News Releases Tagged With: bog fee waiver, california promise, free tuition, Southwestern College, swc, SWC Cares

Career Expo Week at Southwestern College

October 9, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Career Expo Week at Southwestern College

Southwestern College students will be polishing their resumes, honing their interview skills and searching and applying for jobs and internships during Southwestern College's Career Expo Week. From Oct.16-19, students and the campus community will be able to join workshops and explore careers paths through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Display on SWC Home Page, News Tagged With: career center, career expo, career expo week, chula vista, internships, job fair, jobs, Southwestern College, student employment, student employment services

Counselor Spotlight: Abdimalik Buul

October 4, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Counselor Spotlight: Abdimalik Buul

If you’re looking for Abdimalik Buul at Southwestern College, you might find him in his counselor’s office helping a student figure out their major or a certificate program. You may find him inside a classroom teaching a Personal Development class for the Umoja (formerly The Exponential Learning Academy) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Display on SWC Home Page, Features Tagged With: Abdimalik Buul, counselor, Southwestern College, swc, umoja

Southwestern College Students Have Clearer Path to Top California Law Schools

September 27, 2017 By Southwestern College

Southwestern College Students Have Clearer Path to Top California Law Schools

Southwestern College students now have clearer access to six top California law schools with the new Pathway to Law School initiative, sponsored by the California State Bar's Council on Access and Fairness.  The program is open to students in all majors who are interested or would like to know more about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Display on SWC Home Page, News, News Releases Tagged With: erick sanchez, jamie ledezma, law school, pathway to law school, Southwestern College, swc

Professor Mark Van Stone keeps Maya history alive in new campus buildings

September 26, 2017 By Ernesto Rivera

Professor Mark Van Stone keeps Maya history alive in new campus buildings

Art Professor Mark Van Stone has designed Maya glyphs for each of the new buildings at Southwestern College, including the new Wellness and Aquatic Complex. Professor Stone is a Maya expert who specializes Maya Hieroglyphs and calligraphy. For more on Mark Van Stone, visit http://markvanstone.com/. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Display on SWC Home Page, Multimedia, Video Tagged With: art, chula vista, construction, design, hieroglyphs, mark van stone, maya, professor van stone, Prop R, Southwestern College, swc, wellness and aquatic complex

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