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    Apprentices Stand Out at State Summit, With Student Receiving Permanent Job Offer

    November 24, 2025
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    sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú apprentice Amy Castrejon took her place on a statewide stage Oct. 7 at the Advancing California Apprenticeship Summit, joining a panel of apprentices who spoke about their career paths. The summit at the Riverside Convention Center brought together nearly 400 educators, industry...

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    Makerspace Chess Tournament a Strategic Success

    November 17, 2025
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    Strategic thinking and focused competition took center stage Nov. 13–14 as the iMake Innovation Center hosted its first two-day chess tournament, drawing students from across campus for a multi-round event centered on skill development and peer connection.

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    Faculty Member and Entrepreneur Receives United States Patent

    November 12, 2025
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    Juan C. Ramirez, an adjunct economics associate faculty member at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú and a longtime supporter of hands-on learning, has been awarded a United States patent for a new sports innovation designed to enhance athletic performance.

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    Local Training Program for Mobile Intensive Care Nurses Strengthens Riverside County’s Emergency Response System

    November 6, 2025
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    A new chapter in emergency medical training began this fall as the inaugural EMS 95 class concluded at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú’s Ben Clark Training Center, establishing the first local pathway for Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) training in Riverside County.

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    Student Selected as Statewide sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Corps Ambassador

    November 3, 2025
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    sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú student Lauryn Chin has been selected by California Volunteers to serve as a sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Corps Fellow Ambassador, representing both the college and the state in a program that provides students with hands-on service opportunities across California.

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    Community and Collaboration Support Annual Halloween Costume Giveaway

    October 30, 2025
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    The Halloween Costume Giveaway, in a collaboration between CalWORKs and Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), supported student parents and their families with more than 150 donated costumes distributed to 85 children.

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    Nader Gabriel Recognized for Completion of Statewide Leadership Program

    October 24, 2025
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    Nader Gabriel, Director of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Business Services at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú, was recognized at the Association of Chief Business Officials (ACBO) Conference for completing the ACBO Institute II program.

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    Marie Thermidor Honored as JPMorgan Chase Community ICON

    October 22, 2025
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    Riverside Community sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú District Foundation Development Officer Marie Thermidor has been recognized as the Philanthropic Leadership Honoree at the 2025 JPMorgan Chase Community ICONs awards, held Oct. 2 at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside.