“At DVC I discovered a real sense of community with classmates of many different ages and backgrounds. Those three years gave me a great start on the rest of my life and helped me begin to develop the people skills that are vital in my current career, leading young men and women in the defense of our country. ”
— Sgt. William C. Harlan
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Helen Benjamin — Chancellor "Of all the memories I have of this District, the one that stands out most for me is the night I received the call from the Governing Board offering me the position of chancellor of this District. I say Governing Board because they were all on the call. I was on vacation on a road trip through the South with my friend, Baji. We had stopped for the night in Charlotte, North Carolina.…  |
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Peter Garcia — Los Medanos College President "I have always felt blessed that the college and District have allowed me to work for nearly twenty-three years in the company of great people with deep humanity and an incredible commitment to students. Sadly, some passed too soon, but they honored their calling and served students until the very end.… |
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Judy Walters — Diablo Valley College President "I have many wonderful memories in the 16 months since I have been here at DVC. First, was the excitement when Chancellor Benjamin called to tell me that after the long and lengthy process, I had been selected as the President of DVC. When I started at the college August 1, 2007 people were so friendly and invited me to all kinds of welcoming events..… |
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McKinley Williams — Contra Costa College President "I fondly recall that in 2001 we brought Maurice Ashley to campus. Mr. Ashley is a grand chess master, and the only African American to hold that distinction at the time. He gave a series of lectures and demonstrations. He also played 25 students and community members individually at one time. He tied with one person, an accomplished chess player with many years of chess playing experience, and defeated the 24 other players. He also played a game against a team of 12 people. He wore a blindfold throughout this game and he won!!!!!… |