Today In SCV History: October 6, 2000 - Founding COC President Robert Rockwell Dies On 87th Birthday img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: October 6, 2000
Today In SCV History: October 6, 2000 - Founding COC President Robert Rockwell Dies On 87th Birthday
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Today In SCV History: October 6, 2000
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Date: 10/06/2026 10:05am
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Founding College of the Canyons President Robert Rockwell Dies on His 87th Birthday in 2000
Robert C. Rockwell, College of the Canyons’ founding superintendent-president, died on Oct. 6, 2000—his 87th birthday. During 11 years of leadership, he guided the college’s transformation from evening classes at Hart High School into a permanent 154-acre campus, helping establish its academic, vocational, athletic and arts programs.
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Date: 10/06/2026 10:05am
Article Summary:
Founding College of the Canyons President Robert Rockwell Dies on His 87th Birthday in 2000
Robert C. Rockwell, College of the Canyons’ founding superintendent-president, died on Oct. 6, 2000—his 87th birthday. During 11 years of leadership, he guided the college’s transformation from evening classes at Hart High School into a permanent 154-acre campus, helping establish its academic, vocational, athletic and arts programs.
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