San José City College opened its new Career Education Complex with a warm welcome for students on the first day of instruction. Now home to 140 class sections this spring, the building offers modern, collaborative spaces that elevate learning and signal a new chapter for the campus community.
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The Liberation Lens Film Showcase at San José City College presents three powerful films exploring justice, identity, and resilience. Featuring stories of formerly incarcerated men, a justice-impacted firefighter, and a rising Black artist, the event invites reflection on humanity, healing, and the possibility of change through storytelling.
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Barry Del Buono, longtime San José City College sociology professor and tireless advocate for social justice, died December 26, 2025, at 74. A former priest and nonprofit leader, he inspired students through “applied sociology,” union leadership, and unwavering commitment to equity, service, and community.
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San José City College’s new Career Education Complex marks a significant moment of reinvention for the campus. Designed as a flexible, light-filled hub for career learning, the building brings together advanced labs, student support, and civic space, reflecting the evolving role of community colleges in Silicon Valley.
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Eve Mathias’s exhibition at San José City College centered on intimate, full-body portraits anchored by a single red chair. Created after her retirement and during post-pandemic reconnection, the works explore vulnerability, trust, and human presence through color-driven, psychologically attentive portraiture.
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A first-generation college graduate and second-language learner herself, Dr. Flores has held a variety of leadership positions over her more than 25 years of service in the California Community Colleges system, including, most recently, as Superintendent/President of Rio Hondo College in Whittier, Calif.
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