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News, articles and information about higher education and preparing to apply to institutions of higher learning. Other issues include college loans, grants, scholarships and the admissions process.
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THURSDAY Mayor's Breakfast Fountain Valley Planning & Building Director Andy Perea gives a presentation on "Code Enforcement: Working to Keep Fountain Valley a Nice Place to Live" at the city's Mayor's Breakfast, held in the Saltzer Conference Room of...Tags: Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture, Alzheimer's Disease, Entertainment, Viniculture
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Commentary: The best things in college aren't free
After a trip to Sacramento to hear from our legislators on the state of California's fiscal health, it is clear that Sacramento is broken. The proposed state budget for next year will impose more deep cuts and mandate an increase in fees for our...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students
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On Theater: A gleeful 'Servant' at GWC
Golden West College's rollicking comedy "The Servant of Two Masters" is credited to playwright Carlo Goldoni and adapters-translators Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio Landi, but director Tom Amen's name should be included among the other creative...Tags: Carlo Goldoni, Celebrities, Music, Concerts, Arts and Culture
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Pushing the boundaries
Professor Darrell Ebert was thrilled.
"This is probably one of the highest-level shows that you could find in an educational gallery," he said.
Now in his 43rd year at Golden West College, Ebert teaches sculpture, painting, two- and three-dimensional...Tags: Artists, Concerts, Music, Arts and Culture, Artspace
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Supporting the troops on campus
Coastline Community College is expanding its services to student veterans and active duty members by opening a resource center exclusive to them. The new Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is expected to open Friday at the college's Fountain Valley campus,...Tags: Allan R. Mansoor, Education, Teaching and Learning, Students
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An investment in community
Philanthropy — and its positive impact on business — was the focus of this year's Coastline Community College Foundation luncheon, where innovators shared the art of making money while serving a greater good. Wing Lam, co-founder and...
Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Abusive Behavior, Arts and Culture, Business Enterprises, Education
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Community Commentary: Test scores not the only decider
The ongoing SAT cheating scandal, where 20 former high school students from a wealthy Long Island community allegedly accepted money to impersonate current high school students for the purposes of taking the test for them, has cast a bright spotlight on...Tags: Stress, Marketing, Examinations, Education, Long Island
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Greer's OC: Tradition continues with CdM Christmas Walk
A favorite holiday tradition, the 33rd annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk returns from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. It's the time when thousands gather to celebrate the festivities, which include specials at participating merchants, a dozen bands...Tags: Nordstrom, Personal Service, Health, Arts and Culture, Santa Claus (fictional character)
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Greer's OC: Wine Knot raises funds for sailing foundation
Celebrate with your Valentine early this year with plenty of wine and decadent chocolate at the second annual Wine Knot tasting event from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 11 at Huntington Harbour Yacht Club in Huntington Beach. The popular event raises funds for the...Tags: Personal Service, Entertainment, Bars and Clubs, Sailing, Spider (music group)
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Natural Perspectives: 'Rapped' up in new teaching endeavor
Vic must have thought that I didn't have enough to do, what with teaching at the Orange County Conservation Corps, writing this column, and attempting to grow 350 pounds of food this year. He asked me to team-teach his bird and natural history courses...Tags: Geology, Endangered Species, Interior Policy, Science, Colleges and Universities
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Community Commentary: Balancing the books for students
Higher education is undergoing tremendous financial pressure due to the dismal state of California's budget. Colleges are being forced to increase tuition, and at the same time, they are offering decreased services. While tuition increases and fee hikes...Tags: Financial Aid, Accounting and Auditing, E-Commerce Industry, Teaching and Learning, Students
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On Theater: Golden West closing out legendary drama
In the pantheon of great American playwrights, three names stand out: Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams. And few would dispute the notion that, when assessing Williams' work, his masterpiece was "A Streetcar Named Desire," which won the...Tags: Pulitzer Prize Awards, Arts and Culture, Eric Davis, Eugene O'Neill, Entertainment
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