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<\/a><\/p>\nFrom Sept. 8 through Sept. 11 there will be a number of events that are meant to engage the community and properly commemorate the school\u2019s centennial.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will be 100 years next week, \u2018Founder\u2019s Week,\u2019 that San Diego City College opened its doors in 1914,\u201d said City College President and CEO Dr. Anthony Beebe. \u201cGiven 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver its century of existence, City College has educated nearly 1,000,000 San Diegans!\u00a0This is a tremendous legacy for any institution, and one that the faculty, staff, and administrators are very proud of here,\u201d Beebe said.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
For more about the celebrations, visit sdccgala.org<\/a> o sdcity.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n SDCC Foundation Gala Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, Sept. 8<\/p>\n 18:00<\/p>\n El Prado en el Parque Balboa<\/p>\n 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Student spirit day<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday, Sept. 9<\/p>\n 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Gorton Quad<\/p>\n Student organizations will be out, music will be playing and a flash mob dance contest will happen at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Trolley Car Launch<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday, Sept. 10<\/p>\n 10:40 a.m.<\/p>\n City College Trolley Station, Downtown<\/p>\n Join the welcome party for the new City College trolley car as it rolls into the City College station for the first time.<\/p>\n Open House Day<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, Sept. 11<\/p>\n 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Corporate Education Center<\/p>\n 1550 C St., Downtown<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Special Planetarium Show<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, Sept. 11<\/p>\n 5:30 pm<\/p>\n S Building<\/p>\n Corner of 16th and B streets<\/p>\n