Morgan M. Hurley | Editor
City College is opening its arms to the entire region next week, asking the community to come help celebrate their 100th year of operation.
From Sept. 8 through Sept. 11 there will be a number of events that are meant to engage the community and properly commemorate the school’s centennial.
“It will be 100 years next week, ‘Founder’s Week,’ that San Diego City College opened its doors in 1914,” said City College President and CEO Dr. Anthony Beebe. “Given I was born right here in San Diego, I am so proud and honored to be the president of a college with the connections and stature of City College.
“Over its century of existence, City College has educated nearly 1,000,000 San Diegans! This is a tremendous legacy for any institution, and one that the faculty, staff, and administrators are very proud of here,” Beebe said.
The campus has been rejuvenated in recent months with dozens of new landscape architecture projects and a host of new and renovated buildings. The staff hopes everyone will come take a stroll around the campus, especially during the Community Open House on Sept. 11.
The college, established in 1914, was the first in San Diego and the fifth in the state. Today it offers more than 200 degrees and certificates and 1,500 classes to more than 18,000 students.
For more about the celebrations, visit sdccgala.org or sdcity.edu.
SDCC Foundation Gala Dinner
Monday, Sept. 8
6 p.m.
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El Prado, Balboa Park
City College alumnus Jim Sinegal, founder and former CEO of Costco Wholesale, will be the honored guest at this fundraiser dinner emceed by actor Jay Jackson, of Parks and Recreation fame. For tickets, call 619-388-3100.
Student spirit day
Tuesday, Sept. 9
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Gorton Quad
Student organizations will be out, music will be playing and a flash mob dance contest will happen at 12:30 p.m.
Trolley Car Launch
Wednesday, Sept. 10
10:40 a.m.
City College Trolley Station, Downtown
Join the welcome party for the new City College trolley car as it rolls into the City College station for the first time.
Open House Day
Thursday, Sept. 11
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Corporate Education Center
1550 C St., Downtown
Enjoy tours, displays and demonstrations at the five new buildings that have been added to the City College campus since 2010 and learn about future improvements to the campus.
Special Planetarium Show
Thursday, Sept. 11
5:30 p.m.
S Building
Corner of 16th and B streets
Seating will be limited for this special demonstration of the planetarium’s capabilities, so RSVP early with [email protected].
