2024 News Articles

Alumni BBQ 2023; people eating and socializing

BC Hosting Annual Alumni BBQ

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 By Deanna Rea The 64th Annual Bakersfield College Alumni BBQ promises to be a vibrant celebration of over sixty years of Renegade pride. Each year the event brings together multiple generations of respected alumni,...

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Renegade Nexus Offers Students Free Haircuts and Styling

Thursday, October 10, 2024 By Deanna Rea Bakersfield College’s Renegade Nexus is dedicated to supporting the basic needs of students who are experiencing challenges while pursuing higher education. Through this unique program, students have access...

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BC Invites Students and Community to Attend Its First Media Literacy Symposium

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 By Deanna Rea The BC Library is excited to host its first ever Media Literacy Symposium on Thursday, October 24th from 8:00AM to 5:00PM in the Levan Center and Zoom. This symposium aims to educate students, staff, and the...

BC jazz students performing during the event

Performing Arts Hosts 8th Annual Panorama Creative Music Summit

Thursday, October 3, 2024 The Panorama Creative Music Summit has become one of the most anticipated Performing Arts events each year, and this year did not disappoint! The 8th iteration of the annual event welcomed Lauren Elizabeth Baba to our...

native american performers at Tejon pow wow

BC Hosts Tejon Indian Tribe Pow Wow

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 By Deanna Rea Bakersfield College and the Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP) were honored to host the 2024 Tejon Indian Tribe Pow Wow over the weekend on the main campus near the Welcome Center....

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BC Writing Centers Offer Renegades Valuable Support and Resources

Thursday, September 26, 2024 By Deanna Rea The Bakersfield College Writing Center proudly offers its services to all BC students, allowing Renegades to hone the craft of writing throughout all areas - from structural elements and stylistic...

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BC Students Enjoy Afternoon of Lotería

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Extended Opportunities & Programs department at BC recently hosted a fun-filled afternoon of Lotería, a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo. Students, staff, and...

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The 40th Annual Kern Shakespeare Festival

Friday, September 20, 2024 The Kern Shakespeare Festival is back and bigger than ever! For our historic 40th season, we're inviting back old friends, welcoming new faces, and celebrating 40 incredible years of producing Shakespeare in Kern County....

inside view of Nexus Pantry

Renegade Nexus Pantry Program to Be Honored with Certification Ceremony

Thursday, September 19, 2024 The Renegade Nexus Pantry is receiving Gold Certification through the CalFresh Healthy Living Team's Nutrition Pantry Program (NPP). The certification ceremony will occur on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 10:00AM in the...