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Microsoft IT Academy

The Microsoft IT Academy offers online learning for hundreds of courses such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Take courses at your own pace, on your own time Best of all, Microsoft IT Academy courses are offered free of charge to CBC students. Visit the Library webpage for more information.

Faculty Focus

Professor Karen Grant has taught chemistry at CBC since 1981. Thanks to Karen, CBC now has an Honors Program in chemistry and is a research community college in chemistry. Students have published research on saliva testing for pesticides in farm workers, medicinal applications for lavender oils, and many others.

VETS

Opened in fall quarter 2013, the Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) office helps new and returning veterans with academic advising, GI Bill certification, and counseling. Additionally, the VETS office is a great place to study and connect with other veterans.

All USA All Stars

Shwe Zin and Amjad Al-Shakarji are CBC's All USA Academic All Stars. Shwe is a Running Start student and has a 3.59 GPA. She is studying to become a pediatrician. Amjed has a 3.92 GPA and is majoring in electrical engineering.

We Win!

The CBC women's basketball team captured the NWAACC Basketball Championship with an 86-74 victory over Umpqua Community College. The Hawks' Courtney Nelson was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Congratulations to Coach Holden and the entire Hawk TEAM!

Jazz Unlimited Festival

Jazz Unlimited is in its 43rd year of bringing about 4500 students on the CBC Campus. The event happens April 11, 12, 18 and 19 with concerts, competitions and clinics. The Festival artist for the first weekend is Bruce Babad.

Upcoming Events
Academic Deadlines
In the News

Nuclear Tech Now Accepting Applications
January 27, 2014
Annual Art Faculty Exhibition
March 10, 2014
Winter Orchestra and Choir Concert
March 11, 2014

Dental Hygiene Information Session
March 12, 2014
Nuclear Technology Information Session
March 12, 2014
Hawks Birthday Bash!
March 13, 2014

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Spring Tuition Due
March 19, 2014
Non-Instructional Day
March 21, 2014
Winter 2014 Finals Schedule
March 24, 2014

Book Buy Back
March 24, 2014
Last Day of Winter Quarter
March 26, 2014
My CBC Kiosk Grades Available
April 1, 2014

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CBC women ride Nelson to NWAACC crown
March 5, 2014
Columbia Basin College women win NWAACC title
March 5, 2014
CBC men's season ended by Chemeketa
March 3, 2014

CBC women down Lower Columbia, advance to semis
March 3, 2014
Tri-Cities can add to economy
February 27, 2014
CBC plans to offer four-year nursing program
February 25, 2014

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