Barstow College Foundation

✨ The latest BCC Newsletter is here! ✨
Our Viking community has been busy this summer! 🧡💙
From workforce development and student success to community partnerships and campus highlights, this edition celebrates the people and programs moving BCC forward.
📌 Inside this issue:
🚀 Building the future workforce
🎨 Celebrating student creativity at the BCC Art Show
🤝 Connecting education with industry opportunities
👋 Welcoming our new Workforce & Employer Relations leader
💇 Celebrating Cosmetology student achievements
🥫 Supporting students through the Basic Needs Center
🌱 Staying connected with our High Desert community

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay Viking. ⚔️
📖 Read the latest newsletter:
Link in bio or visit https://www.barstow.edu/bcc_newsletter

📰 The latest edition of the Barstow Community College Newsletter is here!

This issue is packed with exciting stories from across campus, including:
🏗️ BCC's new Career Technical Education Workforce Training Center
📚 Exciting new spaces and programs at the BCC Library
🚁 STEM students soaring through hands-on drone learning
⚔️ Athletics gearing up for an exciting 2026-2027 season
👏 The launch of the BCC Classified Senate
🌟 Student and Alumni spotlights
📅 Upcoming campus events and education updates
See how BCC continues to create opportunities, celebrate success, and strengthen our community.

📖 Read the latest newsletter: https://www.barstow.edu/bcc_newsletter

✨ Supporting Student Success. Celebrating Achievement. Strengthening Our Viking Legacy.

The latest edition of the BCC Newsletter highlights several exciting milestones for the Barstow College Foundation and the students we proudly support:

🎓 Congratulations to the 789 graduates celebrated during Barstow Community College's 66th Commencement Ceremony as they begin their next chapter.
💰 We were honored to recognize outstanding scholarship recipients whose academic achievement and determination continue to inspire our community.
🤝 Please join us in welcoming Lisa Kiplinger Kennedy as the new Executive Director of the Barstow College Foundation. We look forward to her leadership as we continue expanding opportunities for students and strengthening community partnerships.
🌟 Meet this month's Alumni Highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of a Viking whose journey demonstrates the lasting impact of a Barstow Community College education.
Together, we are investing in student success, honoring achievement, and building a stronger future for generations of Vikings to come.

📖 Read more in the latest BCC Newsletter: https://www.barstow.edu/newsletter

Tonight, the Barstow College Foundation proudly celebrated the achievements of our outstanding Barstow Community College students during the 2026 Scholarship Ceremony held in the BCC Performing Arts Center. 🎓✨
This year, 345 scholarship applications were submitted for 69 scholarships totaling more than $45,000.00 in awards — a true reflection of the dedication, perseverance, and promise of our Viking students.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous community and college scholarship donors whose continued support makes these opportunities possible. Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients — your hard work and determination continue to inspire us all! 💙

Tomorrow is the day!

Join us for the Barstow Community College's Virtual Alumni Panel & Q&A: Real Career Stories, Lessons & Advice.

Hear from alumni Michael Olguin and Paul Gutierrez as they share their career journeys and advice for students and young professionals.

This virtual event is open to students, alumni, and community members interested in learning from Barstow Community College graduates.

📅 April 22
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual Event: www.barstow.edu/alumni-panel

We hope you’ll join the conversation!

Join us for the Virtual Alumni Panel & Q&A: Real Career Stories, Lessons & Advice, Lessons & Advice on April 22. This virtual event will feature two Barstow Community College alumni sharing their career journeys and advice for students.

📅 April 22
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual event : https://ow.ly/BwVc50YCxvf

We are looking forward to hearing their experience in the worlds of Sports Media & PR!

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Olguin

Michael Olguin’s career journey started at Barstow Community College and led him to become the Founder and Chairman of Havas Formula, a global communications agency.

With more than 30 years of experience helping organizations build powerful brands and communication strategies, Michael has worked with companies around the world.

During the Panel, he’ll share his story, the lessons he learned along the way, and advice for students thinking about careers in marketing, communications, and business.

We’re excited to feature Michael Olguin, a distinguished panelist for the Virtual Alumni Panel & Q&A: Real Career Stories, Lessons & Advice.

Join us for this live virtual conversation and hear how Barstow alumni built careers across different industries.

📅 April 22
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual Event : https://ow.ly/mufj50YCxve