NEWS BRIEFS
Interpreter Training Program Accredited
The college’s interpreter training program was accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education. The college’s program is one of nine to receive accreditation in the United States. It is one of only two community colleges to receive accreditation. The college currently offers the only interpreter training program in the state.
Joe Seabrooks Event
Joe Seabrooks, President of Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley, will be giving his lecture, “It’s All About the Benjamins: Five Things Students Get Twisted,” at 11 a.m., October 6. The lecture will address clarifying student goals in college and is free and open to the public.
Compiled by Ben Markley.
Indecent exposure in CLB parking lot
A student received an unwanted eyeful the morning of Sept. 13 when a bearded man caught her attention as she walked to her vehicle and exposed himself to her, according to InfoList, the college’s internal news system. The student reported the man to be in his mid-20s and fully bearded. The license plate number of his silver Toyota is unknown. Investigations are ongoing.
Compiled by Rachel Kimbrough.