Campus News
Centennial Book Launched by SBCC
January 24, 2011
Santa Barbara City College officially closed its year-long centennial celebration with the launch of A Century of Success: A Future of Possibilities, a 128-page hardcover book covering the college’s first 100 years of history.
Written by Summerland resident, Leslie Andrea Westbrook, the book chronicles the early beginnings of education in Santa Barbara, the birth of the college and its roots that are intertwined with other educational institutions as well as the college’s moves to several different campuses. College programs, innovations, growth and expansion, challenging budgets times, bond issues, and campus life – including U.S. Presidential visitors and noted alumni – are also highlighted. With over 180 photos and illustrations, the book celebrates the students, faculty, staff, administrators and supporters who have provided the energy and enthusiasm to make SBCC the premier community college that it is today, known statewide and nationally for its exceptional reputation, achievements and successes. The book was underwritten through the generosity of publisher and historian Dr. Eric H. Boehm.
“This book brings together in a masterful and engaging way one hundred years of history, memories, challenges and victories of Santa Barbara City College,” said SBCC Superintendent/President Dr. Andreea Serban in the book’s introduction. “The demand for what we offer – an exceptional and affordable higher education and comprehensive services – has never been greater.” She added, “Our college provides a first, second, third or lifelong chance for many who otherwise would not have any education opportunity. We are confident in our future and look forward to the next one hundred years of stellar history.”
The publication of A Century of Success: A Future of Possibilities is the last project in SBCC’s year-long centennial celebration which also included a kick-off event at La Playa Stadium for faculty and staff, a historical photo exhibition that was on display at Santa Barbara City Hall from December 2009 through May 2010, and the release of a student documentary that debuted at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2010 (http://www.sbcc.edu/centennial/documentary.php)
A Century of Success: A Future of Possibilities is currently on sale at the SBCC Bookstore for $25 and can be purchased online through the Bookstore by going to: http://tinyurl.com/26fjnph Other sales locations include Tecolote Bookstore in Montecito, Chaucer’s Books and the Book Den in Santa Barbara.
The public is invited to book signings with author Leslie Westbrook and SBCC representatives on:
- Saturday, February 12, from 3 – 5 p.m. – Tecolote Book Store, 1470 East Valley Road., #52, Montecito
- Sunday, March 13, 3 p.m. – Chaucer’s Book Store, Loreto Plaza, 3321 State Street, Santa Barbara
- Monday, March 14 - SBCC Bookstore, East Campus, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara
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