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October 26, 2022
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An Ode to National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month

October is filled with important nationally and internationally recognized months for a variety of causes. National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month is no exception!

As adults, we no longer have our parents to force us to the dentist and...
October 24, 2022
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New Scholarship In Memory of Staff Relative

Jane Binns is the LMS Coordinator for TLC and Online Learning at CCD. Earl W. Chilton II, Ph.D., who passed away on July 19, 2022, at the age of 65, was Jane's half-brother. Jane and her mother are setting up a scholarship in his honor, and she...
October 20, 2022
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Edith Windsor: Gay Rights Activist and Pioneer

Up until recent history, same-sex marriage was either forbidden, shunned, or gave couples very few, if any, rights. Edith Windsor was a computer genius turned LGBTQ+ activist that changed the legal system for gay couples in every state with her...
October 14, 2022
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LGBTQ+ History Month Origins

The gap in inequality for those who identify as LGBTQ+ has been ongoing for decades, if not centuries, in the United States. Remembering and celebrating the struggles, failures, efforts, and successes of the LGBTQ+ community is critical to...
October 14, 2022
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CCD Latinx Students Share Staple Foods Growing Up

In every culture, we find an array of incredible, interesting, delicious foods. To gain more insight into Hispanic Heritage Month, Baby Swoop asked several students about foods they remember having growing up. Warning: do not read if hungry!...
October 13, 2022
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International Day for Failure: Celebrating Our Failures

Hold on, Baby Swoop. You’re telling me that there’s an International Day for Failure? Yes, yes, I am. This “holiday” happens every year on October 13.  

The International Day for Failure originated in Finland in 2010 by a group...
October 11, 2022
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Denver's Chicano Movement

If you’ve never heard of the Chicano Movement, Baby Swoop is here to educate you on the history of Denver’s Mexican-American protest for change that all started in 1969 at West High School in the neighborhood of Colfax. This social justice...
October 10, 2022
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World Mental Health Day | Oct. 10, 2022

Having a mental illness has always had a stigma around it. While we should be cognizant of those with mental health issues, World Mental Health Day, October 10, is dedicated to raising awareness and the continuous efforts in support of mental...
October 5, 2022
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From Hispanic Heritage Week to Hispanic Heritage Month

We know of Hispanic Heritage Month, but what do we know about its origins? 

It all began on June 11, 1968, when California Congressman George E. Brown introduced...
October 4, 2022
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Faith Florez, the Mind Behind Calor the App.

We hear about historical Latinx figures in society, but what about the young Latinx people doing incredible work in the world of activism?  

Faith Florez is a third-generation Mexican-American and descendant of farmworkers. After...
September 29, 2022
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'Race Against Isms' 5k 2022

Running away from social justice issues isn’t something we should do as a society. Race Against Isms is running towards building awareness about ableism, racism, sexism, classism, and more that affect people on a global scale. This is a race we...
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April 8, 2022
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Meet CCD Music Professor Joshua Sawicki

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April 8, 2022
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Meet CCD Music Professor Roger L. Harmon
Meet CCD Music Professor Roger L. Harmon
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April 5, 2022
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Words to know: Practical English classes draw hundreds to Denver college’s courses
CCD's ESL classes draw hundreds to our English language courses.
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March 1, 2022
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Black History Month 2022

Today marks the last day of Black History Month for 2022. Black History Month was established in 1976 to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout American history. This past month CCD did just that. Throughout the...
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January 28, 2022
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Why Pronouns Matter
CCD chemistry professor Lisa Eytel shares her thoughts on the importance of pronouns.
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January 14, 2022
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RTD CollegePass | Spring 2022

CCD is pleased to once again offer the RTD CollegePass for students enrolled in the spring semester. Students may be enrolled in online or on-campus courses at any of CCD’s three locations: Auraria, Lowry, or the Advanced Manufacturing Center....
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January 12, 2022
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How to Obtain Your Student ID
Learn how to get your CCD identification card.
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December 15, 2021
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CCD Foundation Impact Newsletter | December 2021
Read the latest news from the CCD Foundation
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November 15, 2021
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CCD Foundation Impact Newsletter | November 2021
Read the lastest news from the CCD Foundation.
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October 21, 2021
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Helping Students of Color Reach for Success and Dream Big
At CCD, there are three Black business professors from the same troubled neighborhood helping students of color from marginalized backgrounds reach for success and dream big.
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October 15, 2021
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A Message from President DeSanctis | Hispanic Heritage Month
A Message from President DeSanctis | Hispanic Heritage Month
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October 7, 2021
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New COVID Testing Requirement for Students
There are new COVID-19 testing protocols for all students, faculty, and staff to continue face-to-face learning for the spring semester of 2022.
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September 14, 2021
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Nourishing Journalism Dreams
CCD students like Jenna Duke and Zada Herrera are learning how to make their dream careers in journalism a reality through CCD’s journalism transfer degree program.
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August 23, 2021
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CCD Foundation Impact Newsletter August 2021
Read the lastest news from the CCD Foundation.

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