DCCC College-Wide Reading

This year's College-Wide Reading theme is "Social Class and Inequality in America," and we are excited to announce a new Author Series: four authors will visit us throughout the year to discuss how their writing speaks to the experiences of Americans who are struggling to get by and get ahead. Email Prof. Brophy ([email protected]) to join our Book Club or read more about the program at https://www.dccc.edu/college-wide-reading
Our first author visit will be Jennifer Pashley (pictured below) on 10/17!

https://whyy.org/episodes/helping-teens-navigate-mental-health-challenges/

Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Challenges - WHYY Teens, their mental health, and how families can navigate these challenging times.

Are you interested in mental health, elite athletes, and how to find balance in life as you strive towards ambitious goals? If so, check out this year's College-Wide Reading book, "BRAVEY" by Alexi Pappas!

Bravey by Alexi Pappas: 9781984801142 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books The Olympic runner, actress, filmmaker and writer Alexi Pappas shares what she’s learned about confidence, self-reliance, mental health, embracing pain, and achieving your dreams. NAMED ONE OF...

Check out this New Media Lab podcast in which DCCC students interview Professor Etherington about climate change!

This Must Be Heard Episode 31 Climate Change Discussion This episode features a discussion between DCCC students Cara and Sloan, and Dr. Etherington, a DCCC professor, about climate change, this year's College-Wid...

Olivia Coulanges--a Psych major here at DCCC--wrote this compelling analysis of the impact of climate change and other environmental challenges on diverse communities. Check it out!

When is Enough, Enough?: Looking into Environmental Justice Issues Olivia Coulanges wrote this examination of the harm inflicted on diverse communities by various forms of pollution for my ENG 100 class in Fall 2022.

More evidence that Big Oil companies have known FOR DECADES that fossil fuels are destroying the climate, yet continued to undermine climate science in public:

Study: Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming since 1970s DENVER (AP) — Exxon Mobil’s scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming , even as the company made public statements that contradicted its own scientists' conclusions, a new study says.

Some hopeful news for the end of the semester. Happy holidays, fellow Earthlings!

Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists announced Tuesday that they have for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it — a major breakthrough in the decades-long quest to harness the process that powers the sun.