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RCBC alum goes the extra mile in supporting local veterans

Readjusting to daily life after returning as a veteran is no small feat. From the housing crisis to food insecurity, returning veterans often face the strife of a staggering adjustment period back home. For veterans like Mike Hamlin, an RCBC alum, there is nothing more important than doing everything possible to ensure fellow vets are supported when they finally come home. 

New RCBC SCEO is taking the reins at the campus cafe

Since childhood, RCBC student Eric Breazeale has been interested in exploring the world of business and making a difference for those around him. From the yard sales of youth, to a startup non-profit, Breazeale has always had the zeal to “Make Life Better.” 

Additionally, despite the challenges of creating a non-profit organization, the new Saxbys SCEO became certified to one day circle back to his goal of creating a space for funding the education of students in STEM.

Business Management Technology (AAS.BMT)

Prepare for entry-level and middle-management positions in business, government and social service agencies. A combination of general business, management and general education courses provides the necessary decision-making and problem solving skills needed in a changing business environment. 

Business

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Option: American Sign Language/Deaf Studies

Serve others in a variety of fields using American Sign Language to communicate, such as education, criminal justice and social services. Graduates of this program will be proficient in all aspects of ASL, demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of American Deaf Culture, demonstrate knowledge of

Communication and Humanities

RCBC student publishes novel to spread mental health awareness

Has creativity ever struck in hard times?

For Computer Science major Josh Seagraves, taking a step in a creative direction over the course of the pandemic led to the completion of his debut novel, Carol, Contemporary Dread.  The anthological-style narrative centers around the perils of making mistakes and going through major changes as a young person, facing issues such as isolation, anxiety and grief. 

Baron’s forecast shines bright in stormy weather

Ever since Brittany Lazzaro was little, she knew she wanted to be involved in the atmospheric sciences. Fascinated by tornadoes and hurricanes, even at 4 years old, she would be asked “Aren’t you supposed to want to be a princess?”

“No way,” she protested, because she was set on the field of atmospheric sciences. Lazzaro’s early role models in the meteorology field were Cecily Tynan, Action News’ Chief Meteorologist at 6ABC, and Reed Timmer, an American storm chaser, who both “inspired this love of weather” in Lazzarro. 

SORA training makes an entrance at RCBC

SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) training is coming to RCBC! Amber Ciccanti, an Assistant Professor for RCBC’s Criminal Justice Department, is responsible for bringing this training to our campus. We spoke with Professor Ciccanti about bringing SORA training to RCBC, the in-and-outs of the program and her interest in preparing others for success in law enforcement.

 

Q: What is your Criminal Justice or security background?