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California Community Colleges of the Inland Empire, including Crafton Hills College, will be hosting a free Virtual Transfer fair for all community college students in Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Wednesday, April 6th from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. (PDT).

On March 9, over twenty CHC students, faculty, staff, friends, and family members climbed Zanja Peak in Yucaipa. Three Peaks events are organized to challenge students and remind the campus community that students are more likely to succeed when they summit the three peaks: Engage, Learn and Advance.

After six weeks of remote instruction, students returned on Feb 28 to the Crafton Hills College campus to resume the spring 2022 semester. Faculty and staff set up welcome booths all over campus to help direct students to their classrooms and provided them with fresh fruit, water, coffee and other items.

On March 16, the CHC Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) office hosted a parent-student transition to college night for prospective Crafton students.

Julie McKee, co-chair of Social Sciences and Sociology professor, invited students from her Sociology classes on a walking tour to learn the history of the campus and visit some of the fitness resources available.

"The 50th anniversary is a fitting time for Crafton to renew connections with the communities we serve," stated Michelle Riggs, Director of Institutional Advancement. "We are hoping to see alumni, employers, and other community members in attendance to celebrate this milestone with us!"

On March 4, Crafton Hills College hosted the first Pacific Coast Athletics Conference invitational of the season.

On March 11, Crafton Hills College hosted Senior Day to showcase the beautiful campus, programs, and services to approximately 300 prospective high school students.

The Classified Employee of the Year Awards honor community college classified employees who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to the California Community Colleges' Vision for Success and equitable student outcomes.

Crafton Hills College will recognize William (Bill) and Paula Ahlborn, two Yucaipa residents, at a Naming Ceremony on Saturday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Crafton Hills College hosted its first in-person Club Rush of 2022 on March 16. Club Rush is hosted by the Associated Students at Crafton every semester to promote campus clubs and encourage student participation.

The Black History Month committee hosted an in-person Black History Month Recap event in the idyllic Crafton Center Patio on March 15.

Avenue Q was the winner of the "TonyTriple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. Opening night was a success, bringing local theatre lovers from all over southern California to the Finkelstein Performing Arts Center.