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  With two NJCAA national titles in Hearthstone and several podium places in other games, Salt Lake Community College’s esports program typically makes news on a national scale. In December, the program made a more local impact by hosting regional high school students at the SLCC Invitational, the third tournament of Ken Garff Esports’ Invitational Series. Each of the series’ tournaments are hosted by different institutions of higher ed around the state, including three universities (Utah Tech, Weber State, and Utah Valley) and SLCC, with the series culminating in March at the University of Utah with statewide playoffs. Normally, the SLCC Invitational would only include Salt Lake County schools, but this edition was expanded to also include students from Utah County. In total, 24 high schools sent teams to compete in “Rocket League,” “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,” “Super Smash Brothers Ultimate,” and a coding competition in which students compete using Python, HTML, and Scratch to program ...

  Brightly vibrant video games, touchscreen vending machines, EMG readout devices, and self-driving robots – December’s Computer Science and Engineering Jamboree demonstrated a small selection of the wide range of interests, expertise, and backgrounds of students from various tech-related courses across Salt Lake Community College. The event, which showcased software and hardware projects for current, future, and past students, is a platform for celebrating successes, sharing expertise, inspiring future enrollees, and – most importantly – helping students develop academic and professional networks. Each of these priorities were highlighted in a survey that prompts attendees to engage in three ways: Describing and analyzing software and hardware projects, Gleaning details about tech or future coursework from other students, and Connecting with representatives from four-year schools and trade organizations about transfer and professional opportunities. For Hau Moy Kwan, assistant pro...

As the winter season approaches, ensuring the safety and well-being of the SLCC community becomes increasingly important. With colder temperatures and unpredictable weather conditions, it is essential to take a proactive approach. Our Facilities Department wants to remind us of two simple yet critical tips to help the SLCC community navigate the winter months safely. 1. Watch Your Step One of the most common hazards during winter is slipping on icy or snowy surfaces. A simple way to minimize the risk of falls is by wearing appropriate footwear. It is recommended to wear for shoes or boots with non-slip soles to provide better traction on slick surfaces. Additionally, when walking on campus or outside, take smaller steps. This technique offers greater control and balance, reducing the chances of slipping. Remember to watch out for icy patches or snow drifts that may not be immediately obvious. 2. Take Your Time Rushing can lead to accidents, especially in winter conditions. Allow plen...

  During a recent visit to Salt Lake Community College’s South City Campus, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona laid out four “buckets” for successful education: career guidance, work-based learning, dual enrollment, and industry credentials. For Cardona, those buckets represent an approach to higher ed that produces tangible, economically impactful results, connecting K-12 education to higher ed and, ultimately, careers with pathways that feel accessible, tangible, and compelling. For SLCC and the Center for Arts and New Media, which hosted the secretary’s visit, those buckets represent daily operations. The hands-on experience afforded by SLCC’s cutting-edge recording and film studios prove the point. “You learn by doing with people who have experience in a place that’s as real as out there” Cardona said, lauding the excellent work by South City Campus faculty by sweeping his arm toward the window to emphasize the connection between work-based learning and professional opportun...