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CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CLASSES AT 1913 DAY
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This September marks the 100th anniversary of the first classes held at Fullerton College. This Wednesday, September 25 the Quad will be transformed into small-town America with quilting bees, cracker barrels, and performances from the musical Ragtime. Faculty will also discuss life and academia in 1913. The event will take place from 11 am - 1 pm and 5 pm - 7 pm. For more information click here. |
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CADENA CULTURAL CENTER HOSTING ANNUAL LATINO STUDENT FORUM
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The Cadena Cultural Center is hosting its annual Latino Student Forum this Tuesday, September 24 from 11:45 am - 1:15 pm in room 224. The forum allows Latino students a venue to discuss their experiences at Fullerton College in relation to their education and life goals. Topics will include scholarships, negotiating parental pressures, and any other issues brought up by participants.
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CENTENNIAL PRODUCTION OF RAGTIME OPENS IN OCTOBER
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The Fullerton College Centennial production of Ragtime is not only a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America, but a relevant tale for today. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, the musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families, as they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America.
The show opens on Thursday, October 17 and runs though the following weekend. Tickets are $15 at the door and $12.50 pre-sale. Complete listings and times are below:
Thursday, October 17 at 7 pm
Friday, October 18 at 7 pm
Saturday, October 19 at 7 pm
Sunday, October 20 at 2 pm
Thursday, October 24 at 7 pm
Friday, October 25 at 7 pm
Saturday, October 26 at 7 pm
Sunday, October 27 at 2 pm
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CENTENNIAL SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
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The Cadena Cultural Center is sponsoring a Centennial Sidewalk Arts Festival on Thursday, October 3 from 8 am - 3 pm in the Campus Quad. The event honors National Diversity Day and National Arts and Humanities Month. Artists of all mediums will transform the Fullerton College Quad into a bright display of art showcasing culture and ideas. Although chalk art is the primary medium, artist of all mediums are welcome.
To honor the Centennial, this year's contestants will be asked to create artwork that reflects the college's 100 year history. Prizes will be awarded.
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CHANGES BEING MADE TO STAFF AND DEPARTMENT WEBSITES TO INCREASE SECURITY
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WRITING CENTER HOSTING TWO WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS THIS WEEK
| The Writing Center offers various workshops throughout the semester to help students develop writing skills.
Put Your Five Senses to Work: Using Concrete Details in Your Writing
Tuesday, September 24, 3 pm
Academic Support Center
Shawn Quirk
See, hear, touch, taste, and smell your way to stronger writing. In this workshop, you will learn practical skills to help refine the
complex process of bringing imaginative writing and academic assignments to life with the power of image-driven language.
Personal Statements
Tuesday, September 24 at 4 pm
Transfer Center
Miguel Powers
How can you make your personal statement stand out?
Learn how to compose and revise your personal statement so you can go "from the stack to the star." You are encouraged to bring a draft of your personal statement to the workshop. Most appropriate for students
planning to transfer this year
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OPEN ENROLLMENT: SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 11
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Monday, September 16 through Friday, October 11 has been designated as the NOCCCD Open Enrollment period for health, dental and vision plans available through the District's Optional Fringe Benefit Program. Open enrollment materials will be delivered through campus mail and will be arriving via campus within the next few days.
To assist in planning, the District Office of Human Resources/Benefits Office will be sponsoring Open Enrollment Health Fairs at each campus.
Tuesday, September 24
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cypress College - College Complex, room 414
Wednesday, September 25
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fullerton College - Large College Center Conference Room
Wednesday, October 2
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Anaheim Campus, rooms 105/107
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FULLERTON COLLEGE GOOD NEWS CORNER
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Theatre professor Gary Krinke has been selected to receive the Outstanding Theatre Educator Award at the California Educational Theatre Association at their annual conference in San Diego on October 12.
Accidental Tourist, a trio featuring professor Markus Burger, recently released a CD which subsequently received a four-star rating from Downbeat magazine. The group has also been invited by the German ambassador in Portugal to play two concert dates in Lisbon Portugal.
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FULLERTON COLLEGE ATHLETICS ROUND-UP
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FOOTBALL: Fullerton's season home opener went off in grand fashion as the Hornets knocked off Bakersfield College 45-23 at Shapell Stadium Saturday night. FC's offensive line blew open holes allowing the Hornets to run wild on the Renegades. As a team, Fullerton rushed for a record 541 yards. The previous mark was set in 1950 against Vallejo College at 509 yards. The Hornets also broke the team total offensive yards in a game with 623. The previous record was set in 1950 against Vallejo. Up Next: The Hornets (3-0) will host Golden West College (3-0) at Yorba Linda High's Shapell Stadium on Saturday, September 28. Kick off is 12:30 pm.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: The Lady Hornets remained undefeated on the season going 3-0 at the Quad Tournament at Santa Barbara City College over the weekend. Fullerton opened up with a 3-0 victory over Ventura College and then beat Santa Barbara and Santa Monica College 3-1 and 3-0. Up Next: FC (7-0 overall) will hit the road against district rival Cypress College on Friday, October 4. Match-play starts at 7 pm.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Fullerton fell at home last Friday to Golden West College 3-0. Up Next: FC (0-6) will travel to Santiago Canyon College on Tuesday, September 24 at 3 pm.
MEN'S SOCCER: The Hornets continue to impress with another victory beating L.A. Harbor 5-0 last Friday on Sherbeck Field. Up Next: FC (5-1 overall) travels to San Bernardino College on Tuesday, September 24 to take on the Wolverines at 4 pm.
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Fascinating Fact ...
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The "ice cream" you see in advertisements is often mashed potatoes because they do not melt during production.
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