BCC’s Downtown Center hosted a gala Open House for Broward residents who have an interest in attending college, learning about financial aid, and finding out more about the state-of-the-art technology at their BCC Downtown Center. Diana Martin coordinated the event, which featured a keynote presentation by Downtown Center Administrator, Linda Liberman. Director of Instructional Programs, Ken Williams, spoke about the technical innovations and new programs housed in the new Downtown Higher Educational Complex building.
Other speakers included Donna Henderson on Dual Enrollment, Claudia Sahagun on Occupational Spanish Programs, and Joe King on Financial Aid for college students. Michelle Forman, Chairperson of the BCC Student Ambassadors, sang “Glad to Be an American,” always an appropriate and welcomed favorite.
The “Marketplace” featured tables with representatives and materials from Counseling and Advising, Disabilities Services, BrowardCounty Libraries, Florida Atlantic University, Financial Aid, and Student Life. Architecture Professor Claudio Noriega’s class presented almost a dozen architectural models of buildings and constructions, detailed and intricate, creative and fascinating. Visitors toured the facility with students and Student Ambassadors, including Chairperson/Singer Michelle Forman, Michael Larkins, Nicky Jones, Sonyia Gayot, Kate Kezua, Tris Milt, Allison Ulmer, and Barbara Driham.