May 14, 2012
CCA film on Iwo Jima to enter Library of Congress collection
Perlmutter-led campaign helped project get its start
May 8, 2012
CCA local economic impact tops $187M annually
Statewide report reveals that taxpayers, student future incomes benefit
April 25, 2012
Graduation ceremony set for May 5
Speakers to include top student, faculty and Dr. Linda S. Bowman
March 27, 2012
CCA sets record for Tax Help Colorado refunds
CCA easily topped 19 other statewide Tax Help Colorado sites by generating $2.852 million in total refunds for the 2011 tax year.
March 22, 2012
Semi finalists for Community College of Aurora president named
Presidential search committee has named five semi-finalists for consideration to become the permanent president for CCA.
February 13, 2012
Schooler honored with statewide technology award
Patrick Schooler named recipient of the annual Jerry Wartgow Award, a statewide honor bestowed upon a faculty member excelling both in the focus and use of technology to educate students.
February 8, 2012
Woodley appointed VP of Instruction
Xeturah Woodley named Vice President of Instruction at the Community College of Aurora after more than a one-year search.
February 1, 2012
Spring Transfer Fair provides options
CCA students have ample opportunities to investigate the myriad options relating to earning a four-year degree, as about 25 partner institutions of higher education have campus visits interspersed throughout the 2012 spring semester.
January 28, 2012
Tax Help Colorado available for free prep
Taxpayers with household income less than $49,000 are eligible to have their returns prepared and e-filed free of charge with help from specially trained Community College of Aurora students through March 17.
January 9, 2012
Community College of Aurora President Dr. Linda Bowman Receives Fulbright Specialists Award
Colorado Community College System appoints Dr. Geri Anderson as Interim President during national search for permanent president.
December 22, 2011
CCA Presidential Search opens
November 15, 2011
Dec. 9 Performing Arts Showcase, Dec. 10 Jazz Band Concert open to all
The best of the best student performances from the fall semester will be performed in two special showcases open to the public.
November 15, 2011
Aspiring filmmakers's work to be showcased at Colorado Film School fall show
The Colorado Film School's Fall 2011 Student Show will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 and the event is free and open to the public.
November 9, 2011
Perlmutter Debuts Iwo Jima Veterans' Film Fri.
November 7, 2011
Arthur McFarlane to discuss legacy of his great-grandfather, W.E.B. Du Bois, at CCA
Arthur McFarlane, Harlem native and great-grandson of American civil rights-activist W.E.B. Du Bois, will speak to CCA students on Nov. 14. The event is free and open to the public.
October 24, 2011
"The Search for Another Earth": Dr. Philip Armitage to deliver Nov. 4 Sherlin Lecture
Dr. Philip Armitage of the University of Colorado Boulder will deliver the fall Sherlin Lecture at CCA on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. He will present "The Search for Another Earth" in the Fine Arts Building Forum on the CentreTech Campus. The college's observatory will be open for free public viewing after the lecture, weather permitting.
October 24, 2011
Tony Award-winning musical "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" offered at CCA
A "hilarious tale" chronicling six adolescent outsiders will be offered as the college's fall theatre production, and the community is invited. Come see the "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Community College of Aurora between Nov. 3 and 12.
October 17, 2011
"Poetic Synthesis" art exhibit now open at CCA's Lowry Campus Art Gallery
The art exhibit "Poetic Synthesis" is now open at the Community College of Aurora's Lowry Campus Art Gallery, and the show runs through Nov. 17. The community is invited to experience this original exhibit, a unique collaboration among artists and writers.
October 17, 2011
Acclaimed authors and spoken word artists to celebrate National Day on Writing at CCA
Authors Carleen Brice and Dan Guenther, along with spoken word artists Suzy Q Smith and Bobby LeFebre, are among those who will present and perform at the Community College of Aurora on Oct. 20 on behalf of the National Day on Writing.
September 22, 2011
CCA's Disaster Management Institute, faculty, staff, students to play key role in Sept. 23 Operation Mountain Guardian
The Community College of Aurora will play an integral role in the Sept. 23 Operation Mountain Guardian Emergency Exercise when its Disaster Management Institute serves as the Master Exercise Control Center managing the entire, day-long multijurisdictional operation. This grand-scale exercise, funded by a Homeland Security grant, will take place at multiple locations throughout the metro and will involve thousands of participants.
September 14, 2011
Transformation: Sept. 16 ribbon cutting will celebrate completion of Lowry Expansion, Phase One
A ribbon cutting and grand unveiling of the completion of the Lowry Expansion Initiative, Phase One, will be held for the community at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 16. Numerous dignitaries will speak, and building tours will be available. This special event will showcase the dynamic new environment that has been created for students at the Lowry Campus over the summer.
September 1, 2011
BNSF Foundation supports ESL education for immigrants, refugees with gift to CCA Foundation
The BNSF Foundation has awarded a grant of $3,000 to the Community College of Aurora Foundation to support the Community English as a Second Language (ESL) program at the college. The program serves nearly 1,800 adult community members each year.
August 29, 2011
Boulder musician Beth Cole to offer Sept. 16 performance of "The Harp of Brandiswhiere"
The highly praised composition "The Harp of Brandiswhiere: Suite for Celtic Harp" will be performed for the community at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 at CCA's CentreTech Campus. Boulder musician Beth A. Cole will play the harp and Wayne A. Gilbert, CCA faculty member and Denver poet, will read the legend between the musical pieces. The event is free and open to the public.
August 18, 2011
Colorado Film School named one of "25 Best Film Schools in the World"
The Hollywood Reporter, a magazine that bills itself as "the definitive interpretive voice of the entertainment industry," has named The Colorado Film School at CCA as one of the top 25 film schools in the world alongside prestigious institutions such as the American Film Institute, University of Southern California, UCLA, Syracuse University, Columbia University, and the Beijing Film Academy.
August 16, 2011
College extends registration for Community ESL courses
English as a Second Language (ESL) fall courses have started up this week, but the college is offering two special late registration times for these popular classes that run through Oct. 8.
August 2, 2011
Geoff Hunt interviewed for new National Geographic tv show
CCA Chair of Social Sciences Geoff Hunt is among the first to be interviewed for History Cold Case, a National Geographic tv show to debut next year.
July 28, 2011
Dr. Betsy Oudenhoven named Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
Dr. Linda Bowman has announced that Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Oudenhoven will join the college Aug. 1 as Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management.
July 28, 2011
Jose Ruiz, Jr., Raytheon CIO, appointed to Community College of Aurora Foundation Board
Jose Ruiz, Jr., vice president and chief information officer for Raytheon Information and Intelligence Systems, has been appointed to the Community College of Aurora Foundation board of directors.
July 28, 2011
Xcel Energy Foundation grants $15,000 to CCA Foundation to help reach underserved students
The Community College of Aurora Foundation has received a $15,000 grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation to support the Community College of Aurora's outreach to underserved students.
July 18, 2011
Korean educators are making a change, and they're looking to CCA as a role model
As a part of their country's efforts to reshape English language instruction, three Korean educators recently visited CCA to learn from its Community ESL program.
July 8, 2011
CCA's Lowry Gallery presents "Photo ID" exhibit
In partnership with Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, the Lowry Gallery at CCA presents the exhibit "Photo ID."
July 8, 2011
High schoolers to discover realities of EMS careers
Teens from around the state will have hands-on opportunities to splint, bandage, perform CPR.
July 5, 2011
Original Aurora group partners with CCA to train citizens
Some of Aurora's newest residents are now among those most prepared to help their neighbors in the wake of an emergency.
July 1, 2011
Don't miss Summer Artz Fest!
Members of the community are invited to spice up their summer by attending the July 16 Summer Artz Fest at the Community College of Aurora.
June 8, 2011
American Medical Response to hold National Competition at CCA's Center for Simulation
A select group of American Medical Response's top paramedics and EMTs will compete in a safety and clinical skills competition at CCA's Center for Simulation on June 13.
June 7, 2011
Last-minute registration for ESL summer classes open on June 11
English as a Second Language summer courses have started up this week, but it's not too late to register!
June 1, 2011
Make a difference, save lives: learn how at the CCA EMS Career Fair
The Emergency Medical Services program will hold a Career Fair on June 10 to showcase pathways to employment and promotion in this rewarding field.
May 12, 2011
Nearly $2.8 million in refunds returned to Aurora community as Tax Help Colorado wraps up at CCA
Student volunteers from seven Colorado Community College System colleges, including CCA, have helped return $6 million to the bank accounts of Coloradans via a unique program call Tax Help Colorado.
May 11, 2011
"Dialogue with our Muslim Neighbors" inspires frank discussion
An event is held to help demystify what it means to be Muslim and inspires a lively question and answer session.
May 11, 2011
Rich Bogdanovich earns prestigious award from Mathematical Association
Math instructor Rich Bogdanovich has been awarded the 2011 Burton W. Jones Award for Distinguished Teaching from the Rocky Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America.
May 10, 2011
"You are now more versatile, more valuable; rise to become whatever you want"
The bright, clear day matched the mood of the more than 1,000 people attending the Community College of Aurora's graduation ceremony on May 7.
April 29, 2011
Dr. Matt Gianneschi of Colorado Department of Higher Ed to deliver commencement address
Matt Gianneschi, Ph.D., deputy executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, will deliver the commencement address at the Community College of Aurora's graduation ceremony on May 7. The event will be held at 11 a.m. at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center in Aurora.
April 25, 2011
May 6 Performing Arts Showcase, May 7 Jazz Band Concert to celebrate dance, music, theatre
The best student performances from the spring semester will be showcased in a May 6 performance, and the community is invited. The public is also encouraged to attend the May 7 Community Jazz Band performance!
April 21, 2011
Paramount Theatre to host Colorado Film School's May 5 spring student show
The Colorado Film School's Spring 2011 Student Show will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, and community is invited to see the best of the best of what the school's aspiring filmmakers have to offer.
April 20, 2011
Phase One construction begins at Lowry Campus to meet educational needs of eastern metro
"Pardon our dust!" signs will greet more than 500 guests this Thursday, April 21, at the Community College of Aurora Foundation's annual Scholarship Luncheon -- and attendees will see firsthand the dramatic changes that are just now under way.
April 19, 2011
Take Back the Night events slated for April 21
A series of events designed to advocate for the right of individuals to feel safe from violence will be held at CCA on April 21 and the public is invited to participate.
April 18, 2011
Ryan Manzanares, Susanne Withrow recognized as student leaders
Two CCA students recognized with Rising Star awards for their contributions as student leaders have one thing in common: a desire to help others.
April 7, 2011
Exploring the Cosmos from the Moon: Dr. Jack O. Burns to deliver April 18 Sherlin Lecture
Dr. Jack O. Burns from the University of Colorado Boulder will deliver the spring Sherlin Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 18. The event is free and open to the public.
April 1, 2011
Aurora's Joshua Harges, Castle Rock's Matthew Downey named to PTK All-Colorado Academic Team
CCA students Matthew Downey and Joshua Harges have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Colorado Academic Team and were recognized along with their peers at a special ceremony on March 9.
March 31, 2011
9Health Fair to be held at CCA from 7 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday, April 10
The college will host the annual 9Health Fair at its CentreTech Campus on Sunday, April 10, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. The Fair offers free and low-cost health screenings for individuals aged 18 and older.
March 31, 2011
Aurora City Manager George "Skip" Noe shares insights with students
Aurora's new city manager paid a recent visit to Bobby Pace's state and local government class, and students peppered George "Skip" Noe with questions that were both academic and personal.
March 29, 2011
Fulbright Scholar/police officer Jon Bendall to share insights into law enforcement, street gangs
CCA students and members of the community are invited to Fulbright Scholar Jon Bendall's April 5 presentation on law enforcement practices and street gangs.
March 23, 2011
Aurora's first Spanish-speaking CERT team to take part in March 26 mock disaster drill, graduation
A motivated group of Aurora residents will wrap up an intensive emergency training program by testing their skills in a mock disaster drill on CCA's Lowry Campus this Saturday.
March 21, 2011
Dr. Elena Sandoval-Lucero named Dean of Enrollment Management
Elena Sandoval-Lucero, Ph.D., has joined CCA as Dean of Enrollment Management in the Division of Student Services.
March 16, 2011
One trillion digits and counting: Pi Day celebrated at CCA
Coincidentally enough, CCA's Pi Day celebration was held on March 14 (3.14).
March 3, 2011
"The Art of Leo Tanguma": Renowned artist to speak March 8 at CCA
Members of the community and potential students are invited to join Leo Tanguma, Colorado's famous Chicano mural artist, at 5:30 p.m. on March 8 as he shares his work and discusses the class he will teach at CCA this summer.
March 1, 2011
"Black Heart: An Evening of British Farce" offered as CCA's spring theatre production
CCA's Theatre Department proudly declares giddy anarchy with its spring production of "Black Heart: An Evening of British Farce," featuring two one-act comedic romps.
February 25, 2011
Stacey D'Angelo named faculty member of the year
Theatre Director Stacey D'Angelo was named CCA faculty member of the year at a special ceremony held on Feb. 9.
February 23, 2011
Pfaff, Sessions honored with Brosh Award for Adjunct Faculty
Faculty members Mike Pfaff and Larry Sessions have been given the Tom Brosh Award for Adjunct Faculty for their outstanding service to the college and its students.
February 22, 2011
"Flu" experiment engages Math Girls at CCA event
One intriguing assignment at this year's Math Day for Girls event was compelling enough to hold the attention of a roomful of teenaged girls.
February 16, 2011
Community invited to National Eating Disorders Awareness Week screening event
Members of the community are invited to participate in a Feb. 23 screening program offered at CCA in recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
February 15, 2011
Margaret Ann Uchner appointed Pacific Regional Director of AAfPE
Margaret Ann Uchner, legal studies program coordinator for Paralegal and Criminal Justice at CCA, has been named Pacific Regional Director of the American Association for Paralegal Education.
February 7, 2011
Feb. 17 Transition Fair open for students with disabilities and their families
The Arapahoe County Interagency Transition Fair will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 17 and is designed for students with disabilities and their families to assist in planning for the future.
February 3, 2011
Annual "Math Day for Girls" to draw high schoolers from throughout Aurora
The Community College of Aurora will host high school girls from throughout Aurora on Feb. 11 in honor of "Math Day for Girls." This year's event will emphasize health careers.
February 3, 2011
College Goal Sunday: Students, parents invited to Feb. 13 event
Students and parents can discover their many options for paying for college by attending this free event.
January 20, 2011
Poetry winners announced in college/community contest honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Budding young writers from throughout Aurora were honored at a Jan. 12 event celebrating the ideals espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
December 22, 2010
Professional tax assistance free to eligible participants starting Jan. 29
Trained volunteers at the Community College of Aurora once again will prepare and e-file taxes free of charge for eligible individuals and families in Aurora. The program is called Tax Help Colorado and is made possible by the Piton Foundation.
December 16, 2010
Student Success Awards acknowledge tenacity, drive
The annual Student Success Awards were held Dec. 3, and 17 individuals were recognized for their persistence in achieving a higher education.
December 10, 2010
Phi Theta Kappa inductees celebrated at ceremony
Nearly two dozen CCA students were inducted into the Alpha Pi Pi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society during a recent ceremony.
December 2, 2010
Basie and Ellington, anyone? CCA Jazz Band to offer Dec. 10 concert
The public is invited to enjoy a free concert by the CCA Community Jazz Band at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10.
December 1, 2010
Aspiring filmmakers to be showcased at Dec. 9 student show at Harkins Theatres
The Colorado Film Schools's Fall 2010 Student Show will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, at Harkins Theatres Northfield.
December 1, 2010
Performing Arts Weekend to be held Dec. 3-5
The Performing Arts Weekend will be held Dec. 3-5, and the community is invited to attend a series of cultural events showcasing dance, music, theatre, and art.
November 19, 2010
Gov. Ritter lecture, open to the public, to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 30
Originally scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 30, Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr., will speak at the Community College of Aurora at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
November 12, 2010
"Thank you for giving us things other countries only dream about"
CCAs students offer moving tributes during a Nov. 11 'Honoring Our Veterans" event.
November 11, 2010
CBS-4's Dr. Dave Hnida to offer Nov. 17 keynote at CCA Global Citizens Student Conference
Dr. Dave Hnida, practicing physician and broadcast journalist for Denver's television station CBS-4, will speak at CCA at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17. The presentation is free and open to the public.
November 8, 2010
"Colorado Skies: Science, Stories, and Stars" to be presented Nov. 12
The community is invited to hear a presentation on "Colorado Skies" in conjunction with an Observatory Open House on Nov. 12.
November 8, 2010
Dale Mingilton to encourage CCA student to finish strong
Business executive Dale Mingilton will visit CCA Nov. 12 to encourage one special group of students to keep their eye on the prize: a college degree.
November 4, 2010
CCA students tape broadcast, offer analysis on election night
On election night, students in political science courses had a unique opportunity to weigh in with their predictions for some of Colorado's hottest congressional races.
November 1, 2010
City, college collaborate on community-wide poetry contest to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
CCA's Global Initiatives Committee, in partnership with the City of Aurora, is hosting a poetry contest for students throughout the community to promote the ideals that Martin Luther King, Jr., and so many others stood for and continue to actively support.
October 25, 2010
Romeo and Juliet reinterpreted: Modern retelling set in a world where deaf and hearing cultures collide
The Shakespearean classic "Romeo and Juliet" has been reinterpreted and will be performed as CCA's fall production from Nov. 11 through Nov. 20. The production will be presented both in American Sign Language and Shakespearean verse.
October 21, 2010
"The New Horizons Mission to Pluto and Beyond": Dr. John Spencer to deliver Nov. 4 Sherlin Lecture
Dr. John Spencer of the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder will deliver CCA'S fall Sherlin Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4. The event is free and open to the public.
October 19, 2010
Humanitarian/journalist duo to share insights into Pakistan flooding, Haiti earthquake, more
The college and community are invited by CCA's Global Initiatives Committee to hear from humanitarian Todd Shea and journalist Ethan Casey on Oct. 25 as the two offer a series of presentations throughout the day.
October 13, 2010
Ritter lecture at CCA rescheduled for Nov. 30
A lecture by Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr., originally scheduled for Oct. 26 at the Community College of Aurora, has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 30.
October 12, 2010
Ten things you may not know about the solar system
The community is invited to hear "Ten Things You May Not Know About the Solar System," presented by CCA faculty member Victor Andersen, at CCA's Oct. 15 Observatory Open House. Come on out and see the deep skies through the only public observatory in Aurora!
October 8, 2010
Author John Shors, spoken word artists Suzi Q Smith, Bobby LeFebre to present
The college will hold numerous events on Oct. 20 in honor of the National Day on Writing.
October 7, 2010
I say Obamacare, you say health care reform
In a spirited discussion, students in CCA's Current Political Issues course engaged guest lecturer Cody Belzley on health care policy in America.
September 15, 2010
Disaster Management Institute of Colorado to hold grand unveiling
The Disaster Management Institute of Colorado, a program within the Center for Simulation at the Community College of Aurora, will hold a grand unveiling of its new state-of-the-art facility from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 20.
September 9, 2010
Inaugural nursing class embraces the future
The inaugural class of the Integrated Nursing Pathway program at CCA embarks on a bright new future with the start of the new semester.
September 3, 2010
First of several Public Observatory Nights to be held Sept. 10
The community is invited to participate in a public Observatory Night at CCA at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10. Two more public events will be held this semester.
August 30, 2010
Dr. Nate Easley tells students to use fire and passion to earn degree
Mile High United Way Pathways scholars at CCA hear from the first of five "Community Voices" on Aug. 27, and are told to never accept less than their best.
