Official SLCC Blog

Nov. 8 marks the 54th anniversary of the Higher Education Act, and Salt Lake Community College is joining institutions across the country in celebrating the presence and experiences of first-generation college students. Join SLCC first-generation students Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus (Student Event Center), South City Campus (Student Forum), Jordan Campus (JHS Foyer) and West Valley Center for food, games, a panel discussion and fun. The college is also featuring personal stories of first-generation students. This is Nadia's story. Nadia Yahyapourroshankouhi Age: 19 Hometown: My family and I are from Sari, Iran. We migrated to Turkey when I was 12 years old and then we came to the United States after two years of living in Turkey. Family history: Growing up in Iran with the Bahai had many difficulties. People of my religion were not allowed to hold government jobs or decent jobs and were stuck with jobs

Everyone is invited to the Salt Lake Community College President's Art Show , an annual, juried show with a total of $5,000 in prize money. This year 71 pieces were selected by the SLCC Art Committee from more than 230 entries. The show celebrates Utah artists and the powerful ways in which art brings people together. This year’s exhibition showcases a wide range of talented professional and amateur artists using their skills in a variety of media. Many of the works are for sale. The opening reception will be held between 6 - 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the SLCC South City Campus. Awards will be announced at 7 p.m. President's Award $1,000* *Selected by SLCC President Deneece G. Huftalin. Community Award $1,000** **Selected by honorary art community representative. The following are selected by three local art professionals and/or artists: Dennis Klaus Honorary Award $500 Best in Show $1,500 2nd place $500 3rd place $500 Exhibit dates:

Callie Fisher (left) and Whitney Turner Can scholarships change lives? There are two Salt Lake Community College soccer players who think so. After donating their time recently for a photoshoot to help market and promote SLCC, Whitney Turner and Callie Fisher, friends on and off the pitch for the SLCC women’s soccer team , agreed to a Q & A about their experiences at the college, the game of soccer, their athletic scholarships and their plans for the future. Here’s what they had to say. We should also mention, Whitney, Callie and the rest of the women’s team (11-0-1), along with the men’s team (12-0-1), will square off against opponents Nov. 1-2 for Region 18 supremacy in the Scenic West Athletic Conference at Real Academy’s Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman. Click on each team's link embedded above for more information. Whitney Turner   Age: 19 Hometown: West Bountiful, Utah Grade: Sophomore Currently studying/expected SLCC degree: Gene