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October 2009
PBCC Celebrates Health Information and Technology Week
Local activists to discuss “America’s Role in the World” at PBCC Nov. 3
The Gallery at Eissey Campus presents “And Four Decades Later" art & photo exhibit

September 2009
PBCC to host Careers in Communication event at Boca Raton
Nichols College to offer master's degrees at PBCC's Lake Worth campus
PBCC seeks nominations for 2010 MLK Leadership Awards
Palm Beach Community College to become Palm Beach State College
Wallace named general counsel for PBCC
“Oil and Fire” features works of south Florida artists at The Gallery at Eissey Campus
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at PBCC to feature art, music and dance

August 2009
PBCC to host 2nd annual Green Expo at Lake Worth
Celebration held for inaugural class of bachelor’s degree students
PBCC to celebrate first class of students in new bachelor’s degree program
PBCC honors six professors and instructors for excellence in teaching

July 2009
Governor Crist discusses Biotechnology and Life Sciences at PBCC
PBCC names student trustee for 2009-2010
Students encouraged to consider "Afternoon College" in preparation for enrollment increase

June 2009
Lotspeich Co. of Florida establishes $27,500 endowment with the PBCC Foundation
PBCC achieves eight national rankings in degrees, certificates awarded
PBCC appoints new provost for Belle Glade campus
PBCC names new provost for Palm Beach Gardens campus

May 2009
Foundation honors 32 donors at Founders & Grand Founders recognition ceremony
Dr. Ramsammy named dean of academic affairs at PBCC
PBCC and the Art Teachers Association present “Earthly Delights”
PBCC to celebrate spring commencement with two ceremonies

April 2009
Global Education Center receives Kellogg grant for immigrant education
PBCC Foundation raises $95,000 with annual Golf Classic
PBCC, Wellington to discontinue lease talks
PBCC celebrates Earth Day with a variety of “green” related events
Nationally known diet and nutrition expert to speak at PBCC April 29
Fashion dream becoming reality for PBCC student
Student art show exhibition opens April 14 at The Gallery at Eissey Campus

March 2009
PBCC receives grant to attract more minorities into math and science
PBCC student receives $2,500 scholarship from PGA Corridor Association
PBCC celebrates National Library Week with annual book sale
PBCC to host open house at Lake Worth
PBCC to host annual Job Fair
SBDC at PBCC to host Small Business Issues Forum
PBCC annual Golf Classic set for April 17 at Binks Forest Golf Club
Notre Dame law professor to discuss human rights issues at PBCC
PBCC alumna honored during Dental Assistant Recognition Week

February 2009
Historian Christopher Browning featured speaker for Holocaust Remembrance
Crossroads presents annual Women’s History event, “In Celebration of Women”
PBCC Eissey Campus gallery to showcase original ceramic works
Nationally known comedian Marvin Dixon to emcee talent competition at PBCC
PBCC music student wins in statewide competition
PBCC to provide free dental hygiene services for 150 Head Start children Feb. 6
PBCC named host institution for Small Business Development Center
PBCC celebrates Career and Technical Education month with career related events

December 2008
PBCC to celebrate fall commencement with two ceremonies
Accreditation agency approves PBCC to offer bachelor’s degree
PBCC names new dean of academic affairs for Boca Raton campus
PBCC athletes sign national letters of intent

October 2008
Soldier injured in Afghanistan among speakers at PBCC Veterans Day program
Barack Obama to host jobs summit at PBCC
PBCC to break ground on Technical Education Center in Belle Glade
PBCC Gardens campus to host Job Fair and University Transfer Day
The Jan & Gary Dario Gallery presents “The Ramos Master Collection” paintings

September 2008
Countess de Hoernle portrait unveiled at high tea
PBCC seeks nominations for 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards
PBCC to host Green Expo – Green Ideas for Today
Yvonne Boice to present at first Women’s Leadership Institute
PBCC holds grand opening for new science building
Renaissance Foundation establishes scholarship for PBCC health care students
PBCC to hold grand opening for new science building at Lake Worth campus

August 2008
PBCC closes because of Tropical Storm Fay
Anderson named PBCC’s VP of student services and enrollment management
Pratt & Whitney gift to expand PBCC Math & Science Institute
PBCC appoints new dean of student services for Boca Raton campus

July 2008
PBCC President named to Florida College System Task Force
Ray named new dean of baccalaureate studies
PBCC Interior Design program gains accreditation from NKBA
PBCC selects new student trustee
Palm Beach Community College names new equity officer

June 2008
PBCC names new athletic director and women’s basketball coach
Palm Beach Community College organization to host Juneteeth Celebration

May 2008
PBCC Foundation raises $100,000 with annual Golf Classic & The Finer Things
PBCC graduate receives Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship

April 2008
PBCC employees, students to paint two Riviera Beach homes
Cuban artist Cesar Garcia exhibit “Beyond Perception” debuts May 13 at PBCC
PBCC to join millions of activists across the globe celebrating Earth Day
“Movies of the Mind” series to discuss social issues depicted in cinema
Former Wellington mayor proposes PBCC campus for Village

March 2008
The Gallery at Eissey to exhibit emerging student artists’ original works
Mena portrays Cuban Freedom Fighter José Martí in “Road Scholars” performance
Palm Beach Community College Golf Classic set for May 2 at PGA National

February 2008
Crossroads presents “In Celebration of Women” during Women’s History Month
Annual Job Fair at PBCC expected to be largest in area
Author & scholar Debórah Dwork guest speaker for Holocaust Remembrance
PBCC gains state approval to offer Bachelor’s Degree in Supervision & Management
PBCC Eissey campus will hold first juried photography competition
Palm Beach Community College and FPL partner on innovative training program
Notre Dame professor to discuss globalization during lecture at PBCC
Artist Sana Musasama Lecture & Workshop on Gardens Campus
Gardens Campus Gallery to Exhibit "Food for Thought"
College Goal Sunday to help overcome financial barriers to higher education

January 2008
PBCC to celebrate Black History Month with series of events
PBCC to focus on global warming in nationwide event
170 Supporters of PBCC Attend 'Shifting Sands' Gala in Boca Raton
Ribbon-cutting set Jan. 18 for PBCC BioScience Technology Complex
PBCC to honor three individuals, organization at King celebration

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