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Paramus NJ, while the search for drones captivated Bergen County residents in recent months, Bergen Community College’s two observatories offer members of the public an opportunity to look beyond the skies above and, instead, into deep space.
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Paramus NJ, in a concerning incident highlighting the intersection of social media and public safety, a 14-year-old from Bergen County was arrested after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” Bergen Community College in a TikTok comment. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest and outlined the timeline of events leading to the teenager’s detainment.
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PARAMUS NJ, Bergen Community College has launched the first official podcast in the institution’s nearly 60-year history. The series premiere of Bergen Banter went live on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, iHeartRadio and Apple Podcast, on November 20. Leveraging the institution’s faculty and staff as content area experts, the podcast aims to educate, offering listeners an opportunity to take a deep dive into topics of global, civic and recreational interest.
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Paramus NJ, the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and U.K. Association of Colleges (AoC) have selected Bergen Community College as an inaugural partner for a collaborative student exchange program focused on sustainability with colleges in the United Kingdom. Officially the “U.S.-UK Community College and Technical Education Exchange,” the program will pair Bergen with Southport College in England to collaborate on initiatives related to sustainable construction. ACCT and AoC officials announced program participants at the ACCT’s leadership congress event this month in Seattle.
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Paramus NJ, looking for a new job opportunity? Bergen County’s Annual Job Fair is set to take place on Friday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bergen Community College, located at 400 Paramus Road.
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Paramus NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, our very own, Joen Concha, a Bergen Community College student, has been awarded the prestigious $1,000 2024 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholar award by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Joen’s achievement stands out not only for his academic excellence but also for his service and dedication to his community.
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Paramus Nj, Construction has commenced on the lot that houses the historic Van Dien-Ruffgarten House in Paramus, sparking renewed interest in the fate of the 1800s-era structure. Despite a change in ownership, it appears that the cherished sandstone home will remain standing, offering hope to preservation advocates.
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Paramus NJ, the proposed $20 million decrease in funding to New Jersey’s community colleges had the potential to create significant challenges for institutions like Bergen Community College. Such a cut would have resulted in a $1.8 million loss for Bergen Community College alone, leading to inevitable tuition increases. Community colleges are often the most affordable avenue for students seeking quality education, and as leaders, it is our duty to support their educational journey and alleviate any obstacles they face.
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Paramus NJ, take your hazardous waste to a safer place – Bergen Community College – on Sunday, April 7, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Accepted household items include paints, pesticides, aerosol cans, anti-freeze, drain cleaners, fertilizer and more. Click here for a complete list.
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PARAMUS NJ, Bergen Community College music professor Andy Krikun, Ph.D., will move from the classroom to the concert hall for a special evening of original songs covering his career as a musician and songwriter. “Where Have I Been All These Years?” features material from Krikun’s journey with music as a youth growing up in Bergen County to fronting a seminal ‘70s/80s Los Angeles band and into the present day. The Thursday, April 18 concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre at the College’s main campus (400 Paramus Road) will benefit the Ron Mazurek Memorial Scholarship fund, which assists Bergen students pursuing music education. Tickets are $15 with discounts for Bergen staff and students; purchase seats at tickets.bergen.edu.
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Paramus NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco , “The State budget, as proposed, will result in a loss of $1.8 million for Bergen Community College , the largest community college in the state.”
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Paramus NJ, Bergen Community College’s technology solutions partner, Ellucian and its charitable foundation, have awarded the institution a $25,000 block grant to support 50 currently enrolled students’ basic needs such as tuition, housing expenses and textbooks. Accepted through the 501(c)(3) Bergen Community College Foundation, Ellucian awarded the $400,000 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship to 25 college partners such as Bergen.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen Community College and Thomas Edison State University (TESU) have established an articulation agreement that makes the pathway to a baccalaureate degree easier for Bergen graduates. A memorandum of understanding signed by both college presidents during the fall semester creates transfer pathways that allow students to complete as many as three years or 90 credits at Bergen before transferring to TESU to earn a bachelor’s degree.
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Paramus NJ, a motor vehicle fire in the “B” parking lot of Bergen Community College’s main campus destroyed what appeared to have been a Honda CRV SUV, and heavily damaged a 4-door sedan that was parked next to it. The inferno was reported just prior to 11:00 am on Tuesday, 12/19. Firefighters from Paramus Engine Companies #3 and #1 extinguished the stubborn blaze. Technicians from the Bergen County Hazardous Materials Unit were called to address a large, fire related fuel spill No injuries were reported in the incident. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.
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Lyndhurst NJ, Bergen Community College will hold a Ribbon-cutting event celebrating the opening of the Innovation Center at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands. On Wednesday, November 29, 10 a.m. At Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands, 1280 Wall Street West, Second Floor, Lyndhurst.
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