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CCA film headed to Library of Congress

Posted on May 14, 2012 by lrasizer

AURORA (May 14, 2012) – A World War II film made by the Colorado Film School on the Community College of Aurora’s Lowry campus in conjunction with the office of U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter will be a permanent fixture at … Continue reading →

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Two finalists selected for CCA presidential vacancy

Posted on April 26, 2012 by lrasizer

Two finalists for the Community College of Aurora’s president’s vacancy have been forwarded by a search committee to Dr. Nancy McCallin for consideration, it was announced Thursday. McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System, will decide in consultation with … Continue reading →

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‘Take Back The Night’ at CCA tackles rape prevention

Posted on April 13, 2012 by lrasizer

There’s no guesswork that goes into Jennifer Dale’s gauge of the impact of the annual ‘Take Back the Night” rally. It’s written on the emotional comments the Community College of Aurora psychology coordinator has stacked on index cards inside her … Continue reading →

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Geoscientist to speak at CCA about Mars probe landing

Posted on April 13, 2012 by lrasizer

A third-generation Mars rover is in the midst of a 300-million-mile journey to the red planet, eventually landing in August. But local residents interested in NASA’s latest mission only have to travel a short journey to Community College of Aurora … Continue reading →

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Opera singer in China from age 5 takes stage again – at CCA

Posted on April 3, 2012 by lrasizer

  English as a Second Language student Hui Ma, the opening act at the upcoming International Festival at Community College of Aurora, resembles many young Americans dotting reality-TV talent shows. She seeks fame and fortune in the music business. The … Continue reading →

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Woodley takes over as VP of Instruction

Posted on April 3, 2012 by lrasizer

There are win-wins, and then there’s the situation in which Xeturah Woodley found herself when she was hired as the Community College of Aurora’s new Vice President of Instruction beginning April 2. It was the perfect storm of circumstances. The … Continue reading →

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Preparedness exercise at Lowry brings in the big guns

Posted on April 3, 2012 by lrasizer

  It was a scene that could have been straight out of CNN, showcasing a far-off regime teetering on the brink. There was civil unrest, angry protesters with signs, soldiers clad in riot gear trying to keep the peace. But … Continue reading →

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CCA sets new Tax Help records

Posted on March 27, 2012 by lrasizer

(March 27, 2012) The Community College of Aurora easily topped 19 other statewide Tax Help Colorado sites by generating $2.852 million in total refunds for the 2011 tax year, while also setting a new record with 1,388 returns filed, official … Continue reading →

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CCA production seeks lighter touch

Posted on March 5, 2012 by lrasizer

“Spoon River Anthology” is a play that’s been tackled countless times since the 1930s. Even so, director Robert Bubon hopes that the Community College of Aurora’s production during five performances — March 15-17 and 23-24 — will be a departure … Continue reading →

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Anderson takes over as CCA interim president

Posted on March 2, 2012 by lrasizer

Dr. Geri J. Anderson promised herself when she turned 50 that she would commit to doing one daring thing per month over the next year. What followed was like a segment of “The Amazing Race”: Anderson bungee-jumped out of a … Continue reading →

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