Office of Student Life PCC

Thank you to everyone we joined and flew kites with us on Fly a Kite Day, in celebration of “Go Fly a Kite Day!”

The OSL would like to highlight all the kites created and the kites that flew, along with the connections created during this event. We can’t wait for the next coming Lancer Self-Care day, in which we hope you all join us to build and strengthen connections while relaxing before finals! 🪁🩵💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our very first Community Nights with the Family Resource Center! Students were able to spend “A Crafternoon With Family,” a night meal along with a time of scrapbooking to enjoy in community.

We hoped all attendees enjoyed this event, and thank you to the FRC for helping us with this special event! 💛💐 Be on the lookout for our next community night with APIDA on May 20th!

Join us for our second community night series …. We will be hosting a jeopardy Game Night by OSL x CORE as we build community and challenge our minds together 💭💥Everyone is welcome to come and learn about CORE ! Please join us and you might even win a prize ! 🤩🥳There will be food provided by Cabrera’s Mexican Restaurant 🎲
📅 April 21, 2026
⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM (Wifi Lounge ). CORE at Pasadena City College (Community Overcoming Recidivism through Education) supports formally incarcerated students impacted in reaching their educational goals. Through holistic support, mentorship, and campus resources, CORE creates pathways for academic success, personal growth, and community building. Committed to equity and second chances, CORE empowers students to thrive at PCC and beyond.

✨ Dr. Carol Brown Legacy: Building Connections for Black Students in STEM

Join us for the final event in this powerful career series uplifting Black scholars at PCC 🤎✨ In collaboration with BSSC, Freeman Career Center, and OSL, this culminating experience centers community, mentorship, and opportunity.

🗓 April 23
🎤 Black STEM Professionals Panel + Networking Mixer
🍽 Free food + meaningful connections

Come hear real stories, gain insight, and build your network with Black professionals across STEM fields. Don’t miss this chance to connect, grow, and be inspired.

Hi Lancers! Join us tomorrow in the Circadian for a Narcan training session!

PCC’s very own MD, Dr. Walter, will be presenting to students on Narcan administration, fentanyl test strips, and rescue breathing. The Student Health Services will also teach students on what and how to do Narcan training during a potential overdose situation.

Light snacks will be provided. We hope you join us!

🗓️ April 7th, 2026
⏰ 12 PM — 1 PM
📍 Circadian (CC-130, next to the Piazza)

It’s that time of year! Cardinal and Gold (C&G) is only eight weeks away. Join the Office of Student Life for a FREE retreat in Blue Jay, California (near Lake Arrowhead)! Transportation and food are provided without a fee.

Cardinal and Gold is a program that believes anyone can become a leader whether in class, at the job, or even at home! Through workshops and activities, you will gain knowledge, skills, and experiences in leadership while collaborating with PCC’s diverse community.

Please keep in mind that this retreat is a 3 day and 2 night retreat at Camp Alpine! We hope you all join us for this special retreat filled with memories and leadership training 💛❤️

🗓️ Weekend of May 8 — May 10
⏰ May 8 (morning) — May 10 (afternoon)
📍 Camp Alpine in Blue Jay, California

Please check out Lancerlife and our Instagram page (pcc.osl) and .cardinal.gold for more updates!

Don’t talk to me… I’m joining the Office of Student Life’s Fly a Kite Day on April 2nd🫢🫢🙈

Come join us for a bond at the Mirror Pools, where we provide free kites for students to showcase creativity and relax! We will fly kites to celebrate National Kite Day and connect with nature as mid-terms approach, so come join Fly a Kite Day 🪁🪁

🗓️ Thursday, April 2nd
📍 By the Mirror Pools
⏰ 12 PM - 1 PM

On Thursday, March 5th, students spent a night to listen to Producer Baldwin Chiu and Director Larissa Lam on their story and the production of the movie documentary Far East Deep South (2020)! Additionally, students got to watch the most recent Oscar-winning in Best Actor movie Sinners!

Thank you to the Black Student Success Center for collaborating with us on this event for an amazing night for students! Thank you to Producer Baldwin Chiu and Director Larissa Lam for joining us and telling your stories, inspiring our students 💛

Make sure to join our next movie night of the semester: Bollywood Movie Night on May 28th! 🎞️

Thank you to everyone who joined us on our very first event of Lancer Self-Care Days! We wanted to highlight the amazing cookies you all made, and thank the Financial Aid staff for providing extra information about FASFA and overall tuition questions!

For more questions about anything related towards Financial Aid, visit them in L-114 from Monday to Friday! FASFA applications for this school year are open until June 30th, 2026. We hope to see you all at our next Self-Care day event 💛