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SLCC Dental Hygiene Clinic With a generous grant from Intermountain, SLCC's Dental Hygiene students can now provide dental cleaning and x-rays to patients at no cost while gaining practical experience. This benefits the students by removing the stress of justifying the value of dental cleaning to their patients and providing the community with dental services without charge. The grant provides the students with an opportunity to serve the community better. “Our Dental Hygiene students have been known for fronting the charges for their patients, but now they are only focusing on providing the best quality care for them," says Associate Dean for the Division of Allied Health Dr. Angela Belnap. Every year, the program welcomes 24 new students who undergo a rigorous program. Dental hygiene students can be found outside the classroom doing clinical rotations or volunteering at health clinics, educating the community on the importance of oral health and screening for potential patie...

Salt Lake Community College Alder Amphitheater, located at the Taylorsville campus, has long been a central hub for students and the community to enjoy outdoor performances. Recently, it underwent a remarkable transformation into a vibrant plaza. The newly designed Alder Plaza features outdoor learning spaces, venues for events, food trucks, and plenty of space to unwind and relax. The spirit of the old Alder Amphitheater lives on in the new plaza, in part thanks to another generous gift from the Alder family. Their continuous support and advocacy for SLCC have been instrumental in transforming the college into a place of engaged learning. Bruce and Coralie Alder, along with Bruce’s parents, the late Jack and Kay Alder, have left a beautiful legacy for past, present and future SLCC Bruins to enjoy.  In addition to their generous contribution to the creation of the Alder Plaza, Bruce and Coralie have been actively involved in service to SLCC. Coralie's current role as a member of SL...

  On a hot day in July , the Cate Field buzzed with excitement as 30 enthusiastic baseball players, aged 14 to 17, got to meet and learn from professional players and coaches. The camp, a collaborative effort organized by SLCC Professors Hau Moy Kwan and Ali Carrillo along with Panas en Utah, featured seven distinguished coaches: Andrew Perez from the International Pro League, Eduardo Perez from the Dodgers, Jhonn Perez with D1 baseball experience, Jonathan Soto from the Chicago Cubs, Luis Basabe from the Chicago White Sox, and Eduardo El Asere from Little League Baseball .     “The camp was a great experience for all the players who participated because the coaches, with their experience, showed them how professional baseball players play,” said co-organizer Ali Carrillo .     Antonio Mejias, a player, expressed his agreement, saying that he had participated in other camps but found this one to be superior because the coaches brought a lot of ex...