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| TOP STORIES >> |
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Falcon Campus a huge success
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| The new Falcon Campus is off to a great start! The college held a grand opening celebration to launch the new campus on August 9, and more than 500 people from the community attended to find out about PPCC programs and services. |
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| Classical Academy building new K-12 school at RRC |
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| Pikes Peak Community College and Colorado’s largest bricks and mortar charter school, The Classical Academy, are joining forces to create a pioneering new facility that will be used jointly to provide a streamlined education from kindergarten through college. |
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| 21st Century Charter School co-locates at DTSC |
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| 21st Century Charter School and Pikes Peak Community College have entered into a unique partnership, allowing the charter school to rent and hold classes at the PPCC Downtown Studio Campus. 21st Century Charter School is the first kindergarten-through-high school charter school in the country to have signed such an agreement with a college to begin a middle college program. |
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| COLLEGE NEWS >> |
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| Juan Williams delivers powerful message to PPCC audiences |
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| Juan Williams, one of America’s leading political writers and thinkers, senior correspondent for NPR, political analyst for Fox Television, and prize-winning columnist for the Washington Post, gave three presentations regarding minority issues in education to PPCC and community audiences. His thought-provoking analysis of black leadership in this country and how multicultural students can achieve success is igniting debate around the country. |
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| Apply now for the PPCC Foundation's Innovation Grants |
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The PPCC Foundation campus grants program supports projects that are designed to encourage student success and foster academic innovation. These grants are made possible by the generosity of our staff and faculty.
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Troy University offers Master's Program in Postsecondary Education
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Expand your future career opportunities in higher education - earn a Master's Degree in Postsecondary Education through Troy University.
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| IN THE SPOTLIGHT >> |
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| Bob Laird honored as Classified Employee of the Year |
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| Bob Laird was selected by his peers to be the Classified Employee of the Year for 2008-09. Laird is a Pipe Trades Mechanic III in the Facilities, Maintenance & Operations department. He was worked in the department for the past 30 years, and probably knows our campus buildings more intimately than anyone else. |
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| Nancy Meiklejohn selected CACTE Teacher of the Year |
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| Nancy Meiklejohn, CIS faculty, was selected as the Colorado Association for Career and Technical Education (CACTE) Teacher of the Year. She received her award at the CACTE Summer conference in July, and will compete at the regional level for Region V of ACTE. |
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| Cindy Buckley new division dean |
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| Cindy Buckley, Early Childhood Education faculty, has been appointed as the new dean of the Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division. Buckley has been with PPCC since 1991, and has served as Assistant Dean and Interim Division Dean. |
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| EMS training saves a life |
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The Emergency Medical Services program provides training to businesses and organizations throughout the community, and in this case, it was well worth it.
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| Students win in Studica Skills competition |
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| Two students from the Area Vocational Program were winners in the Photography III, Digital/Photoshop, competition in the Studica Skills Competition. |
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| Kudo Short Takes |
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PPCC students, faculty and staff have been doing lots more that deserves our applause. See what's been going on all around campus!
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| PERSONNEL NOTES >> |
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| New Employees and Where to Find Them |
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Find out everything you need to know to stay in touch.
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Resignations and Retirements
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Discover who's moved on to new challenges, and who's out enjoying their new liberty.
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| Bereavements |
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| Sadly, we have lost three members of our PPCC family. Judith Olson, Dallas Shafer, and Bill Marshall will be remembered for the powerful impact they had on the lives of many students, faculty and staff and for their legacy to the community. |
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| STUDENT INTEREST >> |
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| Pizza with the Prez |
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Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch. Find out the real scoop on all things PPCC, share your opinions with the Big Kahuna himself, and get free pizza, too!
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| Metro State hosts open house |
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| If you're thinking about transferring to Metro State, now's the time to find out all about it. Talk to professors, learn about various programs, and discover everything you need to know about admission, transfer, and financial aid. |
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| Club Corner |
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Find out what your favorite clubs are up to, and join in!
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