Author Archives: Courtnee Owens

Deciding to Go Out

If you’re planning to resume some daily activities, consider these safety measures and COVID-19 factors before going out. The more people you interact with, the higher the risk of infection. If your interaction is within 6 feet and indoors, where…

Free Science for Kids

Alumna Ramisha Ali (’17, biotechnology), a grad student at Keck Graduate Institute, led the production of a free science workbook for kids. Through illustrations, activities and quizzes, the workbook covers topics like oxygenation, antibiotics and diabetes. You can download a…

Safe Return

The upcoming fall semester will be predominantly online. However, we plan to offer 126 course sections with in-person components. Information about our plans for fall 2020, including instruction, housing and health, are available on the new Safe Return website.…

COVID Scams Continue

While gift cards are a convenient way to give money, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reminds us that gift cards are just that — gifts — not payments. If someone demands payment by gift card from you, it’s guaranteed to…

Complimentary Daily Parking Passes

Faculty and staff who purchased a 2019-2020 parking permit can request a complimentary daily parking permit redeemable at any automated permit dispenser via coupon code. This benefit is intended to help those who may need to park on campus occasionally.…

At-Home Hobbies

We received a variety of answers when we asked the CPP community to share hobbies they’ve enjoyed while spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you don’t know what driftwood retique looks like, now you do thanks…

Summer Fun at LA County Parks

LA County Parks & Rec have proclaimed July as “Parks Make Life Better” month. Many county parks are introducing recreational activities that adhere to COVID-19 health guidelines, including swim beaches, fishing, camping, drive-in movies and hiking trails. For a complete…

Contact Tracing

Heard about contact tracing, but not sure what it is? During the pandemic, public health workers follow up with and interview people who have COVID-19 and their contacts in order to slow the spread. If you have been in close…

CCAA Hometown Hero: Alumna Tamara Chick

A standout two-sport athlete for the Broncos, Tamara Chick competed in both volleyball and women’s basketball, earning a spot on the AVCA All-America second team in her final year on the volleyball court. She graduated in 1995 with a degree…

Library 101

Our librarians have a created a series of Zoom workshops on foundational concepts and skills in information literacy. Next Tuesday morning, join a workshop on finding articles online. Or, learn about APA Style Citation on Thursday afternoon…