Today’s sampling of the latest news about, and issues affecting, the colleges and career and technical education operations associated with the Colorado Community College System follows:

COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Theater shooting victim overcomes fears to attend graduation
9News KUSA-NBC (CCA related)
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Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia tells Pikes Peak Community College grads ‘Call your mother’
Colorado Springs Gazette
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Lt. Gov. Garcia Provides Keynote at PPCC Graduation
Colorado Community College Newswire
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Ibrahim on all-USA CC academic team
Fort Morgan Times
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Leininger retires from Otero Junior College
Colorado Community College Newswire
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Newby retires from Otero Junior College after 26 years
Colorado Community College Newswire
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Trinidad State grads’ decision to choose education praised
Trinidad Chronicle News Shockley-Zalabak (refers to TSJC as one of the best junior colleges in the United States)
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1 Stress-Free Day helps put TSJC students in mood for finals week; 2 Trinidad State, Holy Trinity graduations set for weekend
Trinidad Chronicle News
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Lea Chavez is TSJC Rising Star recipient
Alamosa Valley Courier
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TSJC aid could give cash back for college
Alamosa Valley Courier
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TSJC Law Enforcement Academy graduates 21
Alamosa Valley Courier
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New building gives CCD new classrooms, office space
Confluence Denver
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TV CLIPS: TSJC’s Entire Graduation in 20 Seconds
KOAA-TV, NBC, Colorado Springs/Pueblo
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‘This is truly the beginning’
The Durango Herald (PCC-SCCC related)
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Law enforcement academy moves to SCCC west campus
Cortez Journal (PCC-SCCC related)
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Mark Garcia wins LPEA Seat
Pagosa Springs Journal (PCC-SCCC related)
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Estes Park Music fest transports listeners
Estes Park Trail Gazette (CCD related)
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Aurora superintendent leaves legacy of reduced dropouts, truancy
Denver Post (CCA related)
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Fort Collins rental market eases, but not enough for many home seekers
Fort Collins Coloradoan FRCC related)
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New EMS division chief bringing experience, professionalism to Weld County
Windsor Now (FRCC related)
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UNC nursing student looking forward to helping children and their parents
Greeley Tribune (FRCC transfer student related)
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LCC honors Northrup at retirement
Lamar Ledger
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Planting started at community garden
Fort Morgan Times  (MCC related)
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Dr. Tony Gerk gives tips for making ‘healthy choices’ at Ladies Lunch Out
Sterling Journal Advocate (NJC related)
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PCC gets jump on medical coding
Pueblo Chieftain
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Pueblo Community College 2013 Graduates
Pueblo Chieftain
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Erjavec to be honored by CSU-Pueblo
Pueblo Chieftain (scroll down to 10^th item under “Week in Review”)
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Government update
Craig Daily Press (CNCC related)
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Amgen biotech program gets high school students hands-on in STEM fields
Boulder Daily Camera and Broomfield Enterprise (FRCC related)
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Front Range Community College plans machinist career fair
Fort Collins Coloradoan
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Weekend is a great time for spring plant sales
Fort Collins Coloradoan (FRCC related)
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Annual Older Adult Resource Fair slated Saturday in Brush
Fort Morgan Times (MCC related)
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HAPPY GRADS: Aspiring nurses receive degree through Pueblo Community College Fremont Campus
Canon City Daily Record
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Pueblo Community College’s 2013 Commencement Ceremony set for 7 p.m. Friday in Pueblo
Canon City Daily Record
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Red Rocks Foundation Board recognizes Business Department Chair Wendy Bird with Endowed Teaching Chair award
Denver Post Your Hub.com
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Trinidad State Commencement ceremony recognizes 280 graduates
Colorado Community College Newswire
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New Community College of Denver building makes mark on Auraria campus
Denver Post
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Morgan Community College GED commencement moved
Fort Morgan Times
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Astronomy projects progressing
Bent County Democrat (NJC related)
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Spring Ensemble Concert
Sterling Journal Advocate (NJC related)
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Astronomy projects progressing
Bent County Democrat (OJC related)
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Local film ‘GloryKilling’ about youth, violence
Cortez Journal (PCC related)
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Longtime state worker tackles medicine at PCC
Pueblo Chieftain (PCC related)
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Red Rocks Community College Foundation Board recognizes excellent faculty
Colorado Community College Newswire
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks to supporters of ‘A Girls Day Out’
Alamosa Valley Courier (TSJC related)
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Community College of Aurora student wins city-wide persuasive speaking competition
Denver Post Your Hub.com (also CCD related)
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South metro Denver BUSINESS BRIEFS
Greenwood Villager (related to CCD’s Dr. Ryan Ross)
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MCC’s Joy Bryant helps with national nurse examination
Fort Morgan Times
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Notable women to be honored at annual YWCA fundraiser
Pueblo Chieftain (PCC related)
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PCC’s 2013 Commencement Ceremony set
Canon City Daily Record
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In Print: RRCC hosts early childhood education seminars
Denver Post Your Hub.com
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Dozens show up to Walk a Mile
Alamosa Valley Courier (TSJC related)
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Craig briefs: Weigh and Win will be available June 4 to 13
Craig Daily Press (CNCC PTK related)
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MCC Commencement set for May 11
Brush News Tribune
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NJC’s Tax Help Colorado program returns in 2013
Sterling Journal Advocate
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Sterling student wins Nell Propst Northeast Colorado History Contest
Sterling Journal Advocate (NJC related)
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Victory
Pueblo Chieftain (OJC related)
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A Career Spark: Pueblo Community College students learn the mechanics of Electrical Systems class
Canon City Daily Record
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Monte Vista students teach FASD lessons
Alamosa Valley Courier (TSJC related)
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ASSET bill will help Boulder-area students
Boulder Colorado Daily (FRCC related)
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Daily business briefing
Fort Collins Coloradoan (related to FRCC master teachers)
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Larimer County nonprofits use social capital to move lives out of poverty, homelessness
Loveland Connection (FRCC related)
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Dedicating the Great Foundation Wall
Bent County Democrat (OJC related)
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‘Undroppable’ creator drops by ACC
Our Colorado News
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Non traditional student finds home at Aims; will continue eduction at CSU
Greeley Tribune

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Morgan Community College students excel at HOSA conference
Fort Morgan Times
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New leadership team takes over
Fort Morgan Times (FFA related)

SPORTS
Otero J.C. softball wins regional championship
La Junta Tribune Democrat

HIGHER EDUCATION RELATED)

Student Loan Interest Rate Bills Introduced in House & Senate
Association of Community College Trustees
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Rise & Shine: Hispanic students closing gaps, but disparities still remain
Education News Colorado
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New community college students can drown in a sea of choices
Community College Times
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e-Headlines
Community College Times
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Newsmakers
Community College Times
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Child care remains a barrier for many student parents
Community College Times
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Developing bold strategies for the 21st century
Community College Times
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A serious disconnect in education
Community College Times (developmental education related)
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NCEE: Only 5% need calculus
Linking and Thinking on Education
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GRANTS AND GIFTS:
Community College Week
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HONORS AND AWARDS:
Community College Week