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Scholarship Writing Workshop

12/07/23 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Panorama Campus
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Phlebotomy Training Program Information Session

12/15/23 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Phlebotomy Training Program Information Session

12/16/23 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Winter Closure

12/18/23 All Day
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01/10/24 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Student Information Desk
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Life after college is going to be as smooth as possible if I stick to my undying optimism.
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Don’t be afraid to ask questions, meet with your counselors, utilize the free tutoring resources, and always make sure you're filling out your FAFSA.
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Join a club, and if you don’t see one you like, make it! Clubs might not seem that important but the network of like-minded students and professors is indispensable, and the opportunities that come up because you’re in a club are endless!
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School can be extra challenging for parents. We have some resources to assist you while you concentrate on your education while raising children.
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From important enrollment events and career workshops to club & sporting events - find out what's happening on our campus community and get involved.
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12/1/23

BC Library Hosts A Week Of Events To Help Students Destress

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11/30/23

BC Breaks Ground On New Facility Set To Transform The Student Experience In Agriculture Programs

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11/29/23

BC's Veterans Resource Center Hosting A Drive-Thru Event To Collect School Supply Donations

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11/28/23

BC's Collaborative Partnership With The City Of Shafter Highlighted At Kern Board Of Supervisors Meeting

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11/27/23

Renegade Nexus Announces New Partnership With Amazon

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11/27/23

Renegade Nexus Helps Provide Holiday Meals with Turkey Opportunity Drawing

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Champion of Higher Education

Bakersfield College has been named a 2023 Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity. The college received two awards: Excellence in Transfer and Equity Champion for Latinx Students.
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