AIDS affects men, women, and children all around the world - an estimated 40,000 Americans contract HIV each year, half of which are younger than 25 years. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an average of at least one American under the age of 22 becomes infected with HIV every hour of every day. World AIDS Day started on December 1, 1988, in an effort to increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education. One of the methods of awareness is The AIDS Memorial Quilt which symbolizes hope and remembrance of those who have passed due to the AIDS epidemic.

 

Fullerton College Health Services has the privilege, once again, of displaying four panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in the Library foyer. The quilts are on display now through Friday, November 30. Health Services will also be hosting their annual World AIDS Day event on Thursday, November 29 from 10 am - 1 pm in front of the Library. Community organizations will be hosting information tables and Health Services will also be continuing to provide free, confidential HIV testing to students.

The Workforce Center is hosting an Ask the Employers Panel, next Wednesday, December 5 at 12 noon in room 224. Often what hinders job seekers from succeeding in the competitive job market is a lack of knowledge about the interview process. A panel of human resource directors and employers will key attendees in on what they should, and shouldn't, expect during the process.

The Fullerton College Library will have extended hours on Tuesday, December 4 and Wednesday, December 5. It will open at 7:30 am and close at 10 pm. 

The Fullerton College Art Gallery presents its annual Holiday Art Sale and Exhibit beginning Wednesday, November 28 and continuing through Monday, December 3. The event will include exceptionally crafted fine art and gifts available for purchase in all media created by the Fullerton College faculty, staff, students and local artists. The exhibition will be open during regular gallery hours with evening, and will have special hours on Saturday, December 1 from 11 am - 4 pm. There is no cost for admission to this event.  

   

A special Faculty & Staff Preview is scheduled for Tuesday, November 27 from 9 am - 3 pm. 

The story of Fullerton College is more than facts and dates - it's the experiences you have here as a staff, faculty, or former student. The Fullerton College Centennial project has already interviewed over 100 people. Many of the stories will be incorporated into Centennial events, projects and publications. Please take a few minutes to tell us your story at http://fullertoncollegecentennial.com/tell-us-your-story.html.

FOOTBALL:  The Hornets ended their season last week with a share of a conference title, a bowl game win, 12 players selected to the SCFA All-Conference team, and a co-coach of the year honor.  First Team All-Southern Conference Offense: Bubba Baldwin, Cody Clay, and Jesse Aguilar.  Second Team All-Southern Conference Offense: Eli Pleasant, Conor Bednarski, and Ryan Byrd. First Team All-Southern Conference Defense: Melvin Lewis, Josh Seiler, and Nick O'Toole. Second Team All-Southern Conference Defense: Justin Owens, Isaiah Fullerton-Talley, Alex Bernstein, and Lavorrie "LV" Johnson. Congratulations to Tim Byrnes for his selection as Co-Coach of the Year.  Byrnes also won the award in 2008 and 2009.

MEN'S SOCCER: Four Hornet made the All-Orange Empire Conference team.  Sophomore Defender Francisco Villaruel (Fullerton Union High) was a First Team All-Conference selection as was sophomore Defender Jesse Sandoval (Valencia High). Earning Second Team All-Conference honors went to freshman Midfielder Joe Araiza (La Habra High) and sophomore Midfielder Miguel Samayoa (Downey High).  The Hornets closed out their season just missing the playoffs with an overall record of 7-6-6 and a conference record of 6-4-4.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL:  The Lady Hornets fell in their home opener last Wednesday to L.A. Southwest College 53-47.  The game was played on Colleen Riley Court in the South Gym in honor of the former FC Hall of Fame Coach.  Up Next: Fullerton will host El Camino College in the North Gym this Thursday, November 29 at 5:30 pm.

MEN'S BASKETBALL:  FC played in the Palomar College Tournament and lost in both games played.  In game one, the Hornets dropped a tough one to Palomar 91-85.  In game two, Southwestern College beat FC 72-58.  Fullerton had beaten both of these teams at the FC Classic Tournament the previous weekend.  Up Next:  The Hornets (3-5 overall) will play in the Riverside College Tournament December 4 - 8.

WOMEN'S WATER POLO:  The FC women's water polo team, who took second in the OEC and second in the state, added six sophomores to the All-Conference team in Lindsay Catron (1st Team), Alexandra Hoetker (1st Team), Kelsey Stumm (1st Team), Rebecca Goss (First Team), Saree Waugh (Second Team), and Marisa Solarte (Second Team) .  After a well-played season, the team finished (29-6) overall, and (5-1) in conference play.  Fullerton's Coach Gabriel Martinez was voted Conference Co-Coach of the Year.

MEN'S WATER POLO:  The Hornets had four All-Conference selections to wrap up a season in which the team went 10-16 overall.  Randy Baldwin earned 1st Team honors for the Hornets while Cory Burgess and Danny Nunez were honored with Second Team selections.
 

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