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Fifth Annual MLK Jr. Leadership Awards

 Bucks County Community College pays tribute to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, January 22, with its fifth annual MLK Leadership Awards. “Dr. King challenged us not only to dream, but to act,” said Dr. Patrick M. Jones, president and CEO of Bucks County Community College. “The recipients of this year’s Martin Luther King Leadership Awards embody that challenge through their commitment to economic mobility and civic engagement. As an institution founded in 1964 committed to open access to higher education, we are honored to recognize leaders who share our belief that education and opportunity are powerful forces for improving lives, both for individuals and communities.” This year’s honorees are: Corporate Leadership – Angèle Bell, Community Engagement Lead, Merck - West Point Site Community Leadership – Marlene Pray, Founder and Director of The Rainbow Room, Planned Parenthood Keystone Humanitarian Leadership – Barbara Simmons, Executive Director, The Peace Center Student Leadership – Kayla Wulffleff, Bucks County Community College class of 2027 The four will be honored with a reception and ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, in the Gallagher Room of the Rollins Center on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa. The ceremony, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., will be livestreamed. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Parx Casino.
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Bucks County Community College Graduates 62 Volunteer Firefighters

 Bucks County Community College President & CEO Patrick M. Jones (from left) joined Pennsylvania State Representative Perry Warren (D-31) and Pennsylvania State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) in congratulating two volunteer firefighters who were among those recognized as outstanding students at a December 16 graduation ceremony at the College’s Newtown Campus. Receiving awards were (from fourth left-right) Zachary Depew of North Wales, a volunteer with the Enterprise Fire Company in Hatboro; and Brainsley Mundley of Bristol, a volunteer with the Newportville Fire Department. Both completed Basic Fire Academy/Firefighter 1 certification and were among 62 graduates receiving certificates of completion. (CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC). Bucks County Community College¸ the largest provider of fire and emergency services training and certification in Pennsylvania, graduated 62 volunteer firefighters in a December 16 ceremony on the Newtown Campus. The firefighters received certificates of completion from Dr. Patrick M. Jones, President & CEO of the College, and were congratulated by Pennsylvania State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Pennsylvania State Representative Perry Warren (D-31), who each addressed the audience in the Zlock Performing Arts Center. The training took place at the Lower Bucks County Public Safety Training Center in Croydon and the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center in Doylestown. The national certification enables the volunteers to help protect their communities and fill the critical shortage of first responders. Supportive friends, family, and crew members cheer on 62 volunteer firefighters who graduated from Basic Fire Academy/Firefighter 1 and Advanced Fire Academy/Firefighter 2 certification classes in a December 16 ceremony at Bucks County Community College. The College, which operates Bucks County Public Safety Training Centers in Doylestown and Croydon, is the largest provider of fire and emergency services training and certification in Pennsylvania. (CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC). Paul McCann of Hatfield, a volunteer with the Colmar Fire Company, received an outstanding student award during a December 16 graduation ceremony at Bucks County Community College. McCann, who completed the Advanced Fire Academy/Firefighter 2 certification, was congratulated by (from left) Pennsylvania State Representative Perry Warren (D-31), Pennsylvania State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), and Bucks County Community College President & CEO Patrick M. Jones. McCann was among 62 volunteer firefighters who received certificates of completion at the ceremony. (CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC).
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Stop in for a Winter Warm-up to Spring Semester

 Although spring semester at Bucks County Community College launches in midwinter, a new event in early January welcomes new and returning students to cozy up to new opportunities. “At the Winter Warm-up to Spring Semester, students can meet with an advisor, take placement tests, learn about financial aid, register for classes, and much more,” said Joe Guiffre, Interim Director of Advising at the public, two-year college. “You can get a selfie with Brutus, our Centurion mascot, and sip some hot cocoa, all while getting ready to advance your academic career.” College staff will be available to help students fill out the free application, choose courses, and navigate the registration and payment processes, added Guiffre. The open-admission college offers associate degrees and certificates, with most credits transferable to a four-year college or university. The Winter Warm-up to Spring Semester takes place Monday – Friday, January 5-16, in-person and online. Classes begin January 21, February 9 and March 3. To reserve your spot, visit the academic advising webpage. The times and locations are as follows. January 5: Noon – 3:30 p.m., Gateway Center on the Newtown Campus, 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., 18940 January 6: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Upper Bucks Campus, One Hillendale Dr., Perkasie, Pa., 18944 and online via Zoom January 7: 1 – 6 p.m., Gateway Center, Newtown Campus January 8: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks, 1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, Pa., 19007 and online via Zoom January 9: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Gateway Center, Newtown Campus January 12: 1 – 6 p.m., Gateway Center, Newtown Campus January 13: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Upper Bucks Campus and online via Zoom January 14: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Gateway Center, Newtown Campus January 15: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks and online via Zoom January 16: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Gateway Center, Newtown Campus For more information, email advising@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8031.