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A weekly publication for the faculty and staff of Fullerton College from President Rajen Vurdien
IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE
INFORMATION BOOTHS THROUGHOUT CAMPUS TO BETTER ASSIST STUDENTS
IMPORTANT FALL 2012 ADD AND DROP DEADLINES
MORE THAN 19,000 STUDENTS ENROLLED AT FULLERTON COLLEGE ON FIRST DAY OF FALL 2011 SEMESTER
CLUB AND COLLEGE INFORMATION DAYS ATTRACT NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS
MORE THAN 850 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ATTEND SMART START SATURDAY
FULLERTON COLLEGE BIENNIAL FACULTY EXHIBITION OPENS THIS WEDNESDAY
FULLERTON COLLEGE ATHLETICS ROUND-UP
INFORMATION BOOTHS THROUGHOUT CAMPUS TO BETTER ASSIST STUDENTS

In an effort to better serve students, Fullerton College is again staffing four information booths: north of the 500 building, in front of the LLRC, adjacent to the 300 building, and in front of the Classroom Office Building. The booths will be staffed Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 6 pm. Staff volunteers will be stationed at each booth to assist students.  Volunteers will be responsible for answering general questions and providing assistance to students, and have reference materials and access to a trained staff member should questions arise. It's not too late to volunteer for a shift. To do so, contact your respective dean or manager and they will assist you. Even if you do not volunteer for a shift, please remember to wear your "Welcome to Fullerton College" button. If you do not have a button, please contact the Public Information Office.  

IMPORTANT FALL 2012 ADD AND DROP DEADLINES
Please announce the following deadlines to students:

 

Sunday, September 9

Last day for instructors to drop students as a "no show"

Last day for students to drop classes and qualify for refunds

Last day for students to add classes

Last day for students to drop classes without a "W"

 

Sunday, November 18

Last day for instructors to "withdraw" students

Last day for students to "withdraw" from classes

MORE THAN 19,000 STUDENTS ENROLLED AT FULLERTON COLLEGE ON FIRST DAY OF FALL 2011 SEMESTER

This morning, Fullerton College has an unduplicated headcount of 19,062, compared to 17,585 on the first day of classes in fall 2011.  The total number of seats taken is 54,363.

CLUB AND COLLEGE INFORMATION DAYS ATTRACT NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS 

This Wednesday and Thursday, August 29 and 30, from 10am to 1pm, the Associated Students (A.S.), Inter-Club Council (ICC) and Student Affairs will be cosponsoring "Club and College Information Days" adjacent to the Quad.This two-day event provides an excellent opportunity to share the valuable services offered and information regarding the various clubs, organizations, departments and divisions on campus. It's a great recruitment tool, too!

 

Free food and live entertainment will be available to students between 11 am - 1 pm, and pep rally will take place at 12 noon on both days.

MORE THAN 850 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ATTEND SMART START SATURDAY

On Saturday, August 18, Fullerton College hosted "Smart Start Saturday."  The day was designed especially for first time students and their families to provide exposure to the campus prior to the start of the first day of classes. In addition to campus tours, the day provided the students an opportunity to buy their textbooks, get their Student I.D., and learn about special programs designed to ensure their success.  Counseling and all of Student Services were available to answer questions and assists students. 

More than 850 students and their parents attended the day's events, and over 130 Fullerton College staff members assisted them throughout the day. 
 

FULLERTON COLLEGE BIENNIAL FACULTY EXHIBITION OPENS THIS WEDNESDAY

The Fullerton College Biennial Faculty Exhibition showcases the diverse talent of the college's full and part-time faculty. Featuring a breadth of styles and processes, the exhibition includes sculptures, paintings, photographs, and prints that range from classic realism to modern abstraction.

The exhibition opens this Wednesday, August 29 at 5 pm in the Fullerton College Art Gallery and continues through Thursday, September 20. For more information about this exhibit visit the Fine Arts Events page.

FULLERTON COLLEGE ATHLETICS ROUND-UP

FOOTBALL: During the off-season, the Hornets sent out a record number of players (45) to four-year colleges: Hakeem Akinola (Kansas State), Darius Banks (Central Washington), Justin Bernthaler (Wyoming), Dylan Bradley (Lindenwood U.-Belleville), Damon Brinson (Mid-Western State), Jonathan Butler (Nebraska-Kearney), Willie Clark Jr. (Clark-Atlanta), Louis Covington (Mississippi), Jason Douglas (Duquesne U.), Kyle Dravis (Azusa Pacific), Nick Finney (Abilene Christian), Jovens Francois (South Florida), Adrian Gallegos (Central Washington), Steven Garcia (Northern Arizona), Junior Gauta (Washington State), Adam Goggans (Tabor College), Matt Goggans (North Carolina Central), Brandon Guerrero (Texas-San Antonio), Brendan Haskins (Oklahoma Panhandle St), Tez Henry (South Florida) Randall Hicks (West Virginia State), Sean Huddleston (Kansas), Chima Ike (Northern Arizona), Darien Irby (Alabama A&M), Jatorian Jackson (Lindenwood U.-Belleville), Isiah Jones (Northern Colorado), Herb King (Middle Tennessee St.), Charles Lee (Montana State), Keyon Lee (UTEP), Kevin Moran (Whittier College), Chile Muwele (Benedictine), Derrick Price (Benedictine), Alex Prieto (West Virginia State), Chas Rogers (Moorhead State), Zach Ruston (Mars Hill), Mike Saenz (Fresno State), Jesse Sandoval (Sacramento State), Ray Scott (Memphis), Tremaine Shepherd (Alabama A&M), Tubotein Taylor (Morgan State), Jody Thomas (Marist College) Justin Torres (Benedictine), Richard Turner (Nevada), Mark Wilson (Troy St.), and Kelvin York (Utah). Up Next: The Hornets will get the season started this Saturday, September 1 at Fullerton High School when they host Long Beach City College. Game time is 6 pm.                                


Fascinating Fact ...

Former president Bill Clinton only sent only two emails during his entire eight year presidency.


August 27, 2012 
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