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VIDEO: LPC’s Puente learning community makes donation to Border Angels

The Puente learning community and club of Las Positas College in Livermore, Calif. recently made a donation to Border Angels which is "volunteer based, non profit organization that advocates for human rights (and) humane immigration." Puente is "is a learning community with…

Opinion by Alan Lewis May 11, 2020

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Student government donates money to LPC — Is it the right move?

At the April 30 Las Positas College Student Senate meeting, a $6,000 donation from Student Government was approved, with funds benefitting the LPC Financial Aid Office, Library and Tutoring Center, each receiving $2,000. While this is a noble gesture, was it correct?…

News by Alan Lewis May 6, 2020

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LPC still working on criteria for disbursing CARES student aid

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security act, known as CARES included money for student aid. Las Positas College is receiving $1.4 million for aid to students. Requirements for who can apply for aid were given by the Federal Government. Federal Requirements…

Opinion by Alan Lewis May 5, 2020

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Recyclables destined for landfill graveyards, not reincarnation

You get a takeout meal, the meal is in a Styrofoam container, in a plastic bag. With the meal, the restaurant placed paper napkins and condiments in plastic packets. You also grab some water in a plastic bottle. After you eat, you…

On Campus by Alan Lewis May 1, 2020

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Student group petitioning to make LPC smoke free

Substance-Free LPC, a group of Las Positas College students is trying to make LPC smoke free. The group is currently petitioning for the college to adopt a smoke-free campus. LPC student Banoo Khani is sending requests to various LPC clubs to support…

News by Alan Lewis April 29, 2020

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LPC plans new construction from Measure A funds

In June 2016 the voters of the Chabot-Las Positas College district approved a $950 million bond issue. The bond issue was promoted to the voters as needed for safety and classroom updates, improving facilities for veterans and those with disabilities and retrofitting…

Fresh Takes Opinion by Alan Lewis April 27, 2020

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Shelter in place — Learning a new skill during quarantine

As a retired person who is only taking one class this semester, I have a lot of free time during the shelter in place. Many of the usual activities I do are not available during the shelter in place. All golf courses…

On Campus by Alan Lewis April 21, 2020

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LPC President Foster holds court with student veterans

Las Positas College President Dr. Dyrell Foster used the Las Positas College Veterans First program as a model when he was at other colleges. Foster held a virtual meeting on Tues, April 14 for the student veterans at LPC as part of…

News by Alan Lewis April 17, 2020

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LPC receives $2.8 million from CARES Act

Las Positas College has received $2.87 million in funding with $1.44 million is earmarked to aid students, President Dyrell Foster told a group of LPC student veterans The funds are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act approved…

News by Alan Lewis April 9, 2020

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Student government elections to be held completely online — some positions remain vacant

Elections for the Las Positas College Student Government (LPCSG) executive board for the 2020-21 school year are happening now. Candidates are running unopposed for President and Vice President, two candidates are running for Director of Legislation and three candidates for CLPCCD Student Trustee.…

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VIDEO: LPC’s Puente learning community makes donation to Border Angels

Student government donates money to LPC — Is it the right move?

LPC still working on criteria for disbursing CARES student aid

Recyclables destined for landfill graveyards, not reincarnation

Student group petitioning to make LPC smoke free

LPC plans new construction from Measure A funds

Shelter in place — Learning a new skill during quarantine

LPC President Foster holds court with student veterans

LPC receives $2.8 million from CARES Act

Student government elections to be held completely online — some positions remain vacant

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