The Fullerton College One Book, One College program, along with Fullerton Public Library, is presenting a panel of writers from this year's One Book selection, Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace.  Four writers will speak about their personal experiences with war and the impact it's had on them, their families, and the community. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 4 at 7 pm in the Community Room of the Fullerton Public Library.

 

One week later, on Tuesday, December 11 at 7 pm, the library and the college are presenting a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary film Regret to Inform. The film is a moving and eye-opening look at the perspectives of several widows, from both the US and Vietnam, who lost husbands in or because of the Vietnam War.

Fullerton College's student veterans would like to thank the entire college community for their overwhelming support during the Veterans Day Celebration and for the Care Package drive. Enough donations were received to put together about 300 care packages. Anyone with a family member or friend on active military duty who would like a care package is asked to deliver the information to the VRC in room 518.

 

The cost to ship a single care package is over $13 per box which will severely limit the number of care packages that can be sent overseas. Shipping sponsors are being sought. Please contact Paul McKinley for more information.  

The first 2013 KinderCaminata planning meeting is taking place this Friday, December 9 at 9 am in room 106. Any faculty, staff, and students interested in volunteering with the event are encouraged to attend. The event itself is scheduled for Friday, April 26.

 

This will be the last year faculty member Chris Lamm will be in charge of the event. Future organizers are being sought.  

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.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Falling 68-57 at home, Fullerton College did their best to keep up with El Camino College in the first half Thursday night in the Hornets' Nest, but the second half was a different story. FC trailed El Camino 22-19 by the end of the first half, but the game changed right away when the Warrior's Samone Davis scored all of her 19 points in the second half. The Hornets had no answer as they shot 28.4% from the floor. Up Next: The Hornets (2-4 overall) will play at the L.A. Valley College Tournament Friday - Sunday, December 7 - 9.

 

VOLLEYBALL: Fullerton College hosted the state women's volleyball championships this past weekend in the Hornets' Nest. The double elimination tournament featured two teams from the north in Santa Rosa Junior College and Fresno City College. The two teams from the south were Golden West College and L.A. Pierce College. Pierce went on to become the state champs beating Golden West 3-0. Golden West represented the Orange Empire Conference well taking second place while Santa Rosa took third and Fresno placed fourth.

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