El Camino College welcomes new president and vice president, faculty member and alum dies at 45
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NEWS
Board of trustees welcomes new superintendent and president of ECC
Brenda Thames was approved as the new superintendent and president of El Camino College during the May 17 Board of Trustees meeting. Thames has over 23 years of experience in California community colleges, and her position will begin on July 1. Read more.
Faculty member and El Camino College alum dies at 45
By: Molly Cochran
Interim director of career pathways, Jennifer “Jenny” Hutcherson died on May 13 at the age of 45. Former specialist in the Grants Development and Management office, Hutcherson attended El Camino College (ECC) as a student and returned to work there in 2014. Read more.
Jackie Sims becomes new vice president of academic affairs
By: Molly Cochran
Former Dean Jackie Sims is now the vice president of academic affairs and the assistant superintendent for El Camino College and the College District. Sims’ term took effect on May 17 and will end on June 30, 2022. Read more.
Members of El Camino College community reflect on potential governor Newsom recall
While California continues to reopen and have less COVID-19 cases, some Californians are unhappy with what current Gov. Gavin Newsom has done during the pandemic. Over 1.7 million signatures have been verified to recall the governor. Read more.
Academic Program Review which will now measure diversity in curriculum is approved
By: Abigail Puentes
A new version of the Academic Program Review, which examines the needs of each department on campus, that will now analyze diversity and equity in curriculum at El Camino College has been approved by the Academic Senate. Read more.
HEALTH
Student health services allowing in-person appointments if needed
By: Edward Reyes
Student Health Services (SHS) is offering in-person appointments for students. In order to do so, students must first have an online appointment and then follow the steps required to have the in-person appointment if SHS staff says that it is needed. Read more.
VIDEOS
ECC Fire Academy training during the pandemic
An inside look at the El Camino College Fire Academy cadet training, during the COVID-19 pandemic. View more.
The Union Cookbook: Chocolate Chip Cookies
By: Abigail Puentes
A quick and simple recipe for chocolate chip cookies, as some of us begin entertaining again. View more.
Quarantunes: A playlist delivered to you every two weeks
Times can be tough right now, and so many of us are just hoping to push through what seems like it may be home-stretch in this pandemic. We’re all being impacted by the coronavirus in different ways. To cheer you up, we will be curating a new playlist every two weeks just for you.
This week, our playlist is called “Classical jams” in honor of finals season, and our favorite composers, classical music and classical-style music. Give it a listen here or click below:
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A little bit about The Union
The Union is El Camino College’s student-run newspaper and the only local source of news for its college community. Everything published by The Union is done by student journalists. Despite barriers to reporting created by COVID-19 and other forces, our entire staff works incredibly hard to keep the El Camino community informed.
With the impacts of the coronavirus far-reaching, The Union has expanded its scope of coverage to include countless communities where El Camino College’s students, professors, employees and community members live. As the campus remains closed, we remain publishing to deliver local news to the people of ECC.
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