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With a walkie talkie in hand and a smile on his face, Troy Ament often told people he was "living the dream" during the 13 years he served Chaffey College. The associate superintendent of administrative services and emergency operations died Jan. 11.

For 11 hours a day, Jason Boultwood sits behind the wheel of an 18-wheel tractor trailer hauling at least 80,000 pounds of freight across the contiguous U.S. When he settles in for the night, he climbs into his truck cabin and logs on for his Chaffey College classes to study and do assignments.

Chaffey's "Welcome Week" for spring included a variety of activities from transfer, mental health and financial aid workshops, to food trucks and resource fairs.

Chaffey College's Panthers became elves for the annual gift drive Dec. 9, distributing groceries, wrapped gifts and other holiday cheer at the Rancho Cucamonga campus.

More than 350 campus and surrounding community members helped fill out thousands of toe tags symbolizing fallen migrants in what will be part of the upcoming Hostile Terrain 94 exhibition, opening Jan. 12.

Chaffey College Superintendent/President Henry D. Shannon has received an award through the African American California Community College Trustees and Administrators for his leadership and dedication to equity. The organization additionally named Bradley Franklin, administrator for Chaffey's Instructional Systems and Pathways Innovation, a finalist for the "Hidden Hero Award."

Chaffey College awarded associate's degrees and certificates to five women during the 12th California Institution for Women commencement on Dec. 5.

From choral songs about winter's contrast of dark to light, to spirited jazz renditions of holiday classics, Chaffey College's music department presented a pair of festive concerts Dec. 5 and 6.

After more than 20 years as a coach and academic leader, Gary Plunkett is ready to bring his humble, student-centered approach to Panther Country as the new Chaffey College athletic director and dean.

After nearly five decades in public service, veteran Chaffey College Governing Board member Kathleen Brugger has decided to retire. Her last board meeting will be Dec. 18.