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overhead view of Memorial Stadium in 1950's
8/7/24

BC History Highlight: Memorial Stadium

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 By Deanna Rea The Bakersfield College Memorial Stadium was not an easy feat for those credited with its creation, but certainly a triumph! The stadium was the first structure completed on Bakersfield College’s Panorama...
Grace Van Dyke Bird smiling
7/1/24

BC History Spotlight: Grace Van Dyke Bird

Monday, July 1, 2024 By Deanna Rea Grace Van Dyke Bird was the first recognized President of Bakersfield College and the first woman to head a public community college in California. She was known as both an innovator and a woman of great vision....