SLCC Celebrates Black History Month: Crispus Attucks

Regarded by many as one of the most important figures in African-American history and one of the first great Americans, Crispus Attucks became the first casualty of the American Revolution when he was shot and killed in what came to be known as the Boston Massacre. Some regarded Attucks as the leader and instigator of the event that took place on March 5, 1770 and, whatever his role, he was immortalized as “the first to defy, the first to die.”

A "Crispus Attucks Day" was inaugurated by black abolitionists in 1858. Three years later, a Crispus Attucks Monument was erected on the Boston Common—against opposition from the Massachusetts Historical Society and the New England Historic Genealogical Society, which regarded Attucks as a villain.

Martin Luther King Jr’s introduction to his book “Why We Can’t Wait,” calls Attucks “an example of a man whose contribution to history, though much-overlooked by standard histories, provided a potent message of moral courage.” Attucks was further memorialized in lines from popular music songs such as: 'First man to die for the flag we now hold high was a black man’ from Stevie Wonder’s Black Man, and 'Crispus Attucks, the first blasted' from the Nas song You Can't Stop Me Now.

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SLCC's Undergraduate Annual Research Conference Registration Deadline

Salt Lake Community College’s annual Undergraduate Projects, Performances, Presentations, and Research Conference (UP3RC) is set to take place on April 2, at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus, offering students a chance to showcase their academic achievements, fostering a culture of intellectual exchange. The UP3RC is an annual event designed to celebrate and highlight the academic accomplishments of undergraduate students. It provides a supportive environment for students to share their work, hone their presentations skills, receive constructive feedback, and engage in meaningful discussions with their peers and faculty. All SLCC departments and programs, including faculty and staff, are encouraged to support and visit the day of the event. Students with their poster from last year's UPRC event “The goal of this event is to make sure every school and student is given the opportunity to participate,” says Dr. Kamal Bewar, interim director of the STEM Learning Center, who is chairin

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SLCC West Valley Center will be opening its doors on Friday, August 2, from 6-9 pm for their annual lowrider event that celebrates the automotive culture and welcomes current, past, and future Bruins into the SLCC community. This unique event allows lowriders to showcase their vehicles and for spectators to witness the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion that goes into a lowrider car. From the sleek custom paint jobs to the impressive hydraulics showcased at the hop-off, attendees get immersed in the vibrant culture created by SLCC West Valley’s community. Beyond the car show, Hop into College provides prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore SLCC, engage with their future peers, staff and faculty and obtain valuable insight into the degrees and programs offered. Furthermore, the community is provided with countless beneficial resources not only as an SLCC student but as a community member. Whether interested in learning more about the lowrider community o

HB 261 and HB 257 Frequently Asked Questions

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students: The Utah Legislature recently passed two bills that significantly impact higher education: HB 261 Equal Opportunity Initiatives and HB 257 Sex-Based Designations for Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Women’s Opportunities. Salt Lake Community College is deeply committed to our students, faculty, and staff. We strive to be a place where all are welcomed and respected. While there are many unknowns about the ultimate effect these bills will have on some student and staff support programs, be assured that SLCC will maintain an environment where all can find success and feel a sense of belonging. In the coming months, college leadership will work to gain clarity and determine the changes necessary for legislative compliance. We will also share this information as it becomes available. We realize that during this time, some in our college community may feel unsettled and stressed. We encourage you to make use of available SLCC resources designed to support y

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