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A dual-domed observatory at the main campus offers evening viewings of celestial objects open to the public.
In 2013, student athlete Shauntierah Douglas set a national record in the javelin.
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Only seven men and women have served as Bergen’s president.
The Division of Continuing Education offers hundreds of courses for adults seeking certifications, career development or entertaining a hobby.
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Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands (1280 Wall Street West in Lyndhurst) opened in 2008.
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Led by 100 faculty members, 650 Bergen students completed more than 10,000 hours of community service in 2012.
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The main campus sits nestled between three golf courses: Orchard Hills Golf Course, Paramus Golf & Country Club and Ridgewood Country Club. Five Bergen students claim Australia as home. The College’s horticulture program operates a greenhouse laboratory that enables the sale of plants for fundraisers.
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Since 1968, total degree enrollments number more than 560,000.
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The College maintains articulation (transfer) agreements with 33 fouryear schools.
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The main campus cafeteria composts most items – including food waste and utensils.
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Since 2011, the mysterious “Mr. BCC” has answered every question and made every post on the College’s social media.
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The Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre appeared in season three, episode three of “The Sopranos.”
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The Office of Specialized Services assists students with disabilities achieve their goal of earning a degree.
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A total of 179,442 credits were taken by students in fall 2012.
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Shortly after entering the National Football League, New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms taped a periodic television program at the College.
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Eight percent of all credits taken at Bergen are completed exclusively online.
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The Stryker Manufacturing Laboratory at main campus houses industry-standard milling and turning equipment to help train students.
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More than 33 percent of Bergen students are Hispanic. Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands includes a conference center available for area businesses.
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The College enrolls more than 300 veterans under the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.
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The main campus’ Child Development Center operates a state-of-the-art educational facility for children ages 30 months to six.
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More than 6,600 students enrolled in adult education classes at the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center in 2012.
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Three governors, multiple senators and U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios have delivered the commencement keynote.
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Almost 10 percent of Bergen students are older than 34.
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