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Design Concepts Unveiled
Thirteen students from the Bachelor of Science in Building Performance program presented end-of-semester projects at the Intercultural Center on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Architectural design concepts were unveiled to faculty and invited jurors. The inaugural cohort is on track to graduate this spring.
Nursing's Newest Stars
Fifty-eight nursing students received their graduation pins during a ceremony at the Performing Arts Center on Monday, Dec. 8. The 42 women and 16 men will be able to wear the pins during commencement. More than half are concurrently enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.
Kwanzaa Celebrated
The Intercultural Center hosted a Kwanzaa Gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The event featured performances by the Tey Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company, as well as plenty of inspiring voices, good food, and the joyful energy of the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles of Kwanzaa).
MESA Celebrates 25 Years
MESA (Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The Aliso Courtyard event featured interactive skills lab demonstrations, giveaways, and food. Read More
Paralegal 20th Anniversary
Paralegal Studies marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration in the University Center lobby on Saturday, Nov. 1. The event brought current students and alumni together with program faculty and staff.
Starstruck
The fall Star Party drew crowds of all ages to the Canyon Country campus on Friday, Oct. 24, for star-gazing, a presentation by a NASA scientist, and science-related activities. Dr. Athina Peidou of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shared insights from NASA’s mission tracking the movement of water across Earth.
Jobs in Progress
Hundreds of job-seekers packed the West PE gymnasium for the Santa Clarita Job Fair on Friday, Oct. 17. Career Services' biannual event was presented in partnership with the SCV Economic Development Corp., SCV Chamber of Commerce, City of Santa Clarita, and America's Job Center of California.
Indigenous Celebration
The Intercultural Center and Native American Indigenous Alliance celebrated Indigenous People's Day on Monday, Oct. 13. Attendees were treated to Native American performances, demonstrations, and a complimentary meal vegetable stew and fry bread for the first 50 people.
Golf Tournament
Golfers were out in force at Valencia Country Club for the COC Foundation's SiteOne and Hunter Industries Swing for Student Success golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 20. Presented by Orion Risk Management, the tournament supports students with scholarships, emergency aid, and other vital services.
Into the Stratosphere
The College of the Canyons chapter of the Society of Physics Students successfully launched a high-altitude balloon carrying a scientific device that members designed and built. The payload included a bio-aerosol sampler to collect microorganisms in the stratosphere. The work is part of a scientific thesis by instructor and chapter advisor Kimberly Berthet. Read More
Student Experiment Soars
An experiment designed by College of the Canyons students soared into the upper stratosphere aboard NASA's High Altitude Student Platform scientific research balloon on Thursday, Sept. 4. The device, designed to capture atomic spectra of the sun's corona, was built by members of the college's Aerospace and Science Team. The balloon was launched from Fort Sumner, N.M.
Homecoming
The Athletic Department and Campus Life & Student Engagement hosted the 2025 Homecoming Celebration at Cougar Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 9. The event featured family-friendly games and activities.
Pinning Ceremony
Sixty College of the Canyons nursing students received their graduation pins during a ceremony at the Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 2. Among them, 45 completed the traditional two-year Registered Nursing program, and 15 completed the LVN-to-RN accelerated track.
Students Fuel Up
Culinary arts students prepared lunch for fellow students during the annual "Fuel Up" event on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The goal of the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education event was to provide healthy and delicious meals to hungry students and help them thrive.
MLT Graduation
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program held a pinning ceremony for graduates on Thursday, June 5. The associate degree program prepares students for employment in clinical laboratories, industry, and biotechnology. The event was held in the University Center.
Generosity Celebrated
Scholarship recipients and the donors who made the awards possible came together during the Scholarship Awards Celebration on Thursday, May 29. The event at the University Center recognized donors and gave students an opportunity to thank them for more than $265,000 in scholarships.
Excellence Applauded
The Athletic Department honored graduating and transferring student-athletes on Thursday, May 22. The College of the Canyons graduating class of 2025 includes more than 110 student-athletes with a combined GPA above 3.38. READ MORE
Collegial Celebration
The Academic Senate presented awards to faculty members during its Collegial Celebration on Thursday, June 5. Recipients were Katie Coleman (Excellence in Education), Erin Delaney (Commitment to Diversity), and Jeremy Patrich (Collegiality & Citizenship).
Children's Art Exhibit
A steady stream of parents and relatives descended on the Canyon Country campus library for the Children’s Center Art Exhibit on Thursday, May 22. Multiple works stretched from the entrance to a large exhibit room, with many of the young artists on hand to describe their work and answer questions.
Brilliance on Display
The College of the Canyons STEM Expo showcased outstanding research in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics on Friday, May 16. The event was hosted by the STEM Equity Alliance at the Takeda Science Center at the Canyon Country campus.
Shining Stars
College of the Canyons employees were honored during Classified Appreciation Week May 12 to 16. Individual awards went to Lisette Godinez, Employee of the Year; Michelle Goodman, Sandra Hernandez Empowerment & Mentorship; Edwin Bizarro, Professional Achievement; Meredith Hamilton, Dare to Dream; Ashley Basset, Humanitarian; Blanca Schreier, Gloria Jackson Customer Service; Lisette Godinez, CSEA Member of the Year; and Michael Monsour, Classified Spirit.
ZTC Progress
California Community Colleges Board of Governors President Hildegarde Aguinaldo offered remarks during a statewide ZTC (Zero Textbook Costs) Summit at the college on Friday, May 9. The summit documented grantees' progress during the program's second year. It was the second such summit hosted by the college, which serves as technical assistance provider for the chancellor's office. Interim Superintendent-President David Andrus also spoke to attendees.
Artivism
Billed as a celebration of the intersection of art and social change, Teach-ins with Artivism featured hands-on activities, performances, and artistry on Wednesday, May 7. The event featured metalwork, jewelry, graphic design, paintings, and poetry – all designed to challenge and inspire action for positive change. The event concluded with keynote speaker Shonda Buchanan (above, lower left), author of the award-winning memoir Black Indian.
Star Party
The Canyon Country campus celebrated its 30th Star Party & Science Showcase on Friday, April 25. The event featured high-powered telescopes for viewing the night sky, hands-on demonstrations and activities organized by students and faculty members, and an informative lecture on "The Unfolding Story of Exoplanets" by College of the Canyons Astronomy Professor Michaela Blain. The popular community event is held twice a year, in the spring and fall.
STEM Intro
The college hosted a STEM Open House for young black scholars on Saturday, April 26. Organized by Dr. Gretchen Stanton, the event engaged 45 children and their families with hands-on science activities in an effort to spark curiosity and highlight the contributions of black innovators.
Colleague Honored
Members of the college community gathered on Thursday, May 1, to remember a treasured colleague and dedicate the John Turturro Lab in his memory. An assistant professor in architecture and interior design, Turturro passed away in 2024, having spent more than 20 years teaching.
Garden Walk
Members of the college community participated in the Spring Garden Walk on Friday, May 2. The educational tour at the Canyon Country campus included bird watching, plant and tree identification, and some spring planting. The event is held twice a year, in the spring and fall.