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Renegade Roundup

These are written communications shared from President Sonya Christian to Bakersfield College faculty, staff and administration.

Below are Renegade Roundups that include COVID-19 information; you can view all Renegade Roundups on the President's website.

Letters from BC

Letters from BC are written communications from President Sonya Christian to the outside community.

Other Communications & Documents

February 2, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccinations with Dr. Michael Saag

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Dr. Michael Saag Q&A

You said in November it would take at least 10 months from approval for the vaccine to reach 60-70% of the population. Have you shifted your estimate?

What do you think about the rollout process; can we scale up our supply to fit demand; and when can we expect other frontline workers to receive the vaccine?

Can you describe the body's immunization process and how the vaccine works?

Is it safe for cancer patients undergoing chemo to get the vaccine?

What can educators do to help keep people informed and combat misinformation?

Some test subjects developed COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine. Are we seeing an immunity gap in those receiving the vaccine now?

Are there risks associated with attempted to accelerate the vaccine development process?

What have you learned from your work handling COVID-19 at the University of Alabama-Birmingham?

Are we seeing any additional side effects, and will companies continue to improve their vaccines to address any additional side effects?

December 16 - PSYC B61NC: Psychological Resilience Skills Training

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December 3: Contact Tracing Program at BC

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September 8: BC Athletics During COVID-19

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Attendees: 213

August 12: COVID-19 and Fall 2020

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Attendees: 197

May 6: All-Campus Virtual Forum

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May 4: All Campus Budget Forum

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April 14: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

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Attendees: 263

April 13: Community & Political Partners

Image showing forum presenters including Rudy Salas, Nan Gomez-Heitzeberg, and David BynumVideos

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Attendees: 252

April 7: Student Panel

Image showing forum speakers including Sonya Christian, Nicky Damania, Sara Navidad, Krissy Coggshall and Izzy FosterVideos

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Attendees: 187

April 6: Political and Community Leaders

Image showing forum speakers including Sonya Christian, Nicky Damania, Vince Fong, Jean Fuller, Richard Chapman, and Romeo AgbalogVideos

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Attendees: 251

April 2: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

Image showing speakers at April 2 forum: Sonya Christian, Nicky Damania, Abel Guzman, Diane Allen, Jackie Lau, and Matt JonesVideos

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Attendees: 208

March 31: Let's Hear from our Students

Image showing speakers at March 31 forum: Sonya Christian, Nicky Damania, Karen Cid Ibanez, Gian Gayatao, Emma McNellia, Maria JaimesVideos

 

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Attendees: 213

March 25: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

Image showing speakers at March 25 forum: Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Romeo Agbalog, Paula Parks, Anna Collins, Kris TinerVideos

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Attendees: 244

March 24: Health & Wellness

Image showing speakers at March 24 forum: Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Cindy Collier, Sandi Taylor, Fabiola Johnson, David RiessVideos

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Attendees: 255

March 23: Let's Hear from our Students

Image showing speakers at March 23 forum: Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Samantha Pullido, Josiah Diaz, Robin Van Dyke, Katherine JohnstonVideos

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Attendees: 248

March 19: Operational transition

Image showing forum presenters, including Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Dena Rhoades, Tina Johnson, Billie Jo Rice, and Manny MourtzanosVideos

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Attendees: 271

Image showing forum speakers including Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Matt Jones, Andrew Haney, Ximena Da Silva Tavares, Yvonne Armendariz and Kris StallworthMarch 18: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

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Attendees: 277

March 17: Teaching at a Distance

Image showing forum speakers including Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Steven Holmes, Ashley Choate, Josh Ottum and Josh LewisVideos

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Attendees: 231

March 16: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

Image showing forum speakers including Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Sondra Keckley, Nick Strobel, Jennifer Achan and Jason StrattonVideos

Attendees: 173

March 15: Supporting Students at a Distance

Image showing forum speakers including Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Marisa Marquez, Victor Diaz, Imelda Valdez and Kim ArbolanteVideos

Attendees: 201

March 14: Transitioning to Teaching at a Distance

Image showing forum speakers including Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Kathleen Rush, Olivia Garcia, Leann Riley, and Jennifer GroholVideos

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Attendees:102

March 13: Instructional Strategies

Image showing forum speakers including Sonya Christian, Todd Coston, Michael Korcok, Chris Cruz Boone, Jennifer Jett, Michelle Hart, Chad Newton and Michael MuhmeVideos

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Attendees: 162

March 12: Institutional Update 

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Attendees: 472

 

Video Message from BC President Sonya Christian: March 2, 2020

Video Message from BC President Sonya Christian: March 16, 2020

Video Message from BCSGA President Samantha Pullido: March 16, 2020

Video Message from Academic Senate President Steven Holmes: March 16, 2020

The BC “Do Good, Feel Good” campaign is still in motion! This week, we’re reaching out to the Mission at Kern County, which is in dire need of supplies for babies and children, including hand sanitizer, wipes, diapers, and toiletries. These supplies would greatly benefit those in need, including BC’s very own Project HireUp students.

For questions or donations please reach out to Endee Grijalva directly at endee.grijalva@bakersfieldcollege.edu.

Thank you to all who have donated or supported the BC “Do Good, Feel Good” Series, and thank you to Endee Grijalva for leading this wonderful campaign!

Virtual Healthcare Resources