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11/02/2024
Oral History Project October 2023

Columbia College Offers Oral History Training

FEATURED ARTICLES
04/09/2024
Native Voices
04/04/2024
Picture a Scientist
04/03/2024
Teaching and Learning Summit
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FEATURED ARTICLES
04/09/2024
Native Voices
04/04/2024
Picture a Scientist
04/03/2024
Teaching and Learning Summit
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05/27/2026
Every Drop Counts
Hallway gallery with student artworks hung in vertical rows, featuring colorful abstract pieces and one large mosaic‑style artwork on the right wall.
04/23/2026
2026 Annual Student Art Exhibition
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04/17/2026
Beyond Gold: Latinos in the Gold Country: Speaker Series
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03/30/2026
Beyond Gold: Chinese Immigration & Gold Mountain: Speaker Series
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03/25/2026
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
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03/23/2026
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“More than Gold in the Motherlode: Me-Wuk and California Native American Identity, History and Connection to Place” As part of its “Beyond Gold: Stories Across Cultures” program, the college welcomed the public on March 5, 2026, to a presentation examining Me-Wuk and California Native American identity. Hosted at the Columbia College Library in Sonora, the free event reflected a broader shift in higher education: one that centers Indigenous perspectives, honors lived experience, and recognizes enduring connections to place rather than relegating them to the margins of California’s Gold Rush story. Led by Stephanie Beaver-Guzman, Ed.D., an enrolled member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and tenured Columbia College and Modesto Jr. College faculty member, the event also featured Kyle Cox of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians. Dr. Beaver-Guzman’s extensive background in Native American education, combined with Mr. Cox’s leadership in cultural preservation and repatriation, illustrated how colleges and tribal communities can work in tandem to deepen understanding and enrich curriculum. Their discussion emphasized that meaningful education extends beyond textbooks into active partnerships that safeguard sacred sites, restore cultural narratives, and foster authentic student engagement. Dr. Beaver-Guzman shared: “It is powerful to hear from Native Peoples instead of about them, especially when it comes to California History. This event created space for our voices, which are usually left out of critical conversations.” This series is a partnership with the Tuolumne County Historical Society, Con Amor: Building Bridges, and the California State Parks.
03/16/2026
Beyond Gold: Me-Wuk and California Native American Identity: Speaker Series
Community Job Fair
03/09/2026
Community Job Fair
Hope Walks Here
02/12/2026
"Out of the Darkness" Suicide Prevention Campus Walk
Hearts United
01/26/2026
Hearts United Gala
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06/09/2025
Phishing Alert: Protect Your Information
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04/03/2025
Columbia College Hosts Inspiring Teaching and Learning Summit Featuring Erin Gruwell and Tony Becerra
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01/01/2025
New Director of Development and Foundation Executive Director
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01/01/2025
Columbia College Now Accepting Funding Applications for Projects Benefiting Career Pathways in Education, Computers/Engineering, and Healthcare
The Mother Lode’s Greater Sierra Forestry Corps Graduates its third Cohort at Columbia College
12/12/2024
The Mother Lode’s Greater Sierra Forestry Corps Graduates its third Cohort at Columbia College
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12/12/2024
Columbia College Graduates Fire Academy Students
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11/08/2024
Public Members Sought for YCCD Public Safety Advisory Panel
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11/02/2024
Oral History Project October 2023
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09/18/2024
Columbia College Hosts Accreditation Site Visit September 18-19 Open Forums Scheduled
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08/01/2024
Columbia College Named "Best College" by The Union Democrat Readers' Choice Awards 2024
Native Voices
04/09/2024
Native Voices
Picture a Scientist
04/04/2024
Picture a Scientist
Teaching and Learning Summit
04/03/2024
Teaching and Learning Summit
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04/03/2024
The Mother Lode’s Greater Sierra Forestry Corps Graduates its first Cohort at Columbia College