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This Week in Honors
Fullerton College Honors Program
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Meet your Assemblywoman - Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-65th)
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Monday, September 30
Room 1440
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sharon Quirk-Silva is a school teacher who was elected to the California State Assembly in 2012 to represent California's 65th Assembly District, which includes her lifelong home of Fullerton, as well as the communities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, La Palma and Stanton.
Prior to her election to the Legislature, Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva was elected to the Fullerton City Council in November 2004, where she was selected by her peers in 2007 to serve as mayor for two terms.
As a school teacher in Fullerton for 27 years, and a product of the district's public school system herself, Sharon Quirk-Silva brings a passion for education and public service with her to the Assembly. She also went on to earn an A.A. degree from Fullerton College and a Teaching Credential from Cal State Fullerton after receiving her B.A. from UCLA.
She serves on the following Assembly Committees:
- Transportation
- Higher Education
- Accountability and Administrative Review
- Housing and Community Development
All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend.
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Campus-wide Food Drive
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Last Day of the contest: October 4th
Chris Lamm Memorial Food Bank
Bring in your canned food, water, and other non-perishable food donations to one of the many donation boxes around campus.
- Canned fruit and juice
- Breakfast items, such as cereal, oatmeal and pancake mix
- High protein foods such as peanut butter, canned meats, canned beans and stews
- Canned vegetables
- Dinner items such as pasta, macaroni & cheese and potato mixes
- Lunch items such as canned soups or canned pasta items
The student club that donates the most items will win a movie party for 20 at the Brea Discount Theater. Get those donations in this week to earn points for your club!
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Honors Counselor -- Appointments
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It's Time to Schedule your Counseling Appointment!
Call 992-7084 or stop by the Counseling Office (2000 Building, 2nd Floor) to make an appointment with Linda Kelly-Mandich.
Honors Students need to meet with our Honors Counselor each and every semester to plan your course schedule, make sure you're on track to transfer and graduate, and discuss your academic goals. Even if you meet with a counselor for another program (Athletics or EOPS), make sure you touch base with Linda Kelly-Mandich about your education plan and transfer plans at least once a year.
Make your appointment now!
Coming in October:
Brown-Bag Lunch Workshops with Linda Kelly-Mandich
- Educational Planning
- Advanced Placement Coursework
- AA-T Degrees
- Public vs. Private Universities
- Honors Certification
- TAP Certification
- UCLA TAP Conference (November 9, 2012)
- Spring Registration and more...
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Personal Statement Tips
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Fretting over your personal statement? Fussing about ways to proceed? Then take a break and read some helpful hints from Berkeley, UCI, UCLA and other great schools. These tips derive from meetings over the years with key admissions personnel, as well as from presentations at the National Collegiate Honors Council conference. I hope you don't think of your essay as something you can do well at the last minute. It takes thought. And time. Teachers who offer workshops in the personal statement advise you to allow several weeks (some say months) to prepare it.
So let's get started - read the full article below:
Personal Statement by Chuck Whitechurch
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Research and Conferences
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Presenting your academic research at a conference is a great opportunity to set yourself apart from the crowd when you're applying for transfer. As an honors student, you can apply for the Honors Transfer Council of California's Research Conference next spring (conference date: Saturday, April 5, 2014). If you're writing a research paper this semester, you can easily use that topic as your presentation material.
More information about the Honors Transfer Council of California Research Conference: http://htcca.org/students/
Deadline to apply for the conference is in December.
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Writing Center Workshops
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The Writing Center offers various workshops throughout the semester to help you develop your writing skills. You do not need to register, but arrive early to ensure you get a space. Room 808
These are the upcoming workshops:
Tuesday, October 8, 2:00-2:50 Don't Panic. It's Just an In-class Essay (Richard Levesque) How should a student cope with the stress of an in-class essay or essay exam? What are some strategies for generating ideas and getting them organized? How can students manage their time effectively? These and other related questions will be answered in this workshop. Wednesday, October 9, 11:00-11:50 Getting the Personal Statement Noticed (Liz Kiszely) How do you compose an effective letter or personal statement for transferring to a university or applying for a scholarship? What information should be included? What tone should you use? How long does a statement have to be? These questions and more will be answered in this workshop. Bring a draft of your personal statement or transfer letter to the workshop.
Wednesday, October 9, 4:00-5:00 Flow With It: How to Use Transitions (Jami Josifek) Learn to focus on how to move seamlessly across details and across paragraphs. It will use reading strategies to reinforce writing skills that will improve your vocabulary usage and ultimately your reader's comprehension.
Thursday, October 10, 3:30-5:00 Find What You're Looking for: Using Databases to Find the Best Sources for Papers (Annie Liu) Do you have a research assignment looming? Not sure where to begin? Stuck at a roadblock in your research? This workshop will introduce you to strategies for locating information from a variety of reliable sources, with an emphasis on the Fullerton College databases. |
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College Clubs
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Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) Honors Society
AGS fosters, promotes, and recognizes scholastic achievement and serves the community and Fullerton College.
Every other Wednesday (2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month) from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Room 323
Next Meeting: October 9th
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society
PTK promotes scholarship, development of leadership, service, and cultivates fellowship among qualified students of this college.
Every other Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Room 529
Next Meeting: October 2nd
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Other Student Clubs:
ENGAGE in STEM (online application)
All Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors are welcome and encouraged to join.
Math Colloquium
We invite all students to come see what is unknown in mathematics and/or what math can be used for. Fullerton College faculty, student presentations, and guest speakers will present their research.
Calendar for Events Meetings: Every Thursday 12:45-2:50pm, Often in Room 623 LAMBDA
LAMBDA raises consciousness and understanding of FC students/faculty to the many diverse issues that effect gays, lesbians, bi-sexuals/transgender persons; to act as a support system; create a comfortable environiment on campus by promoting understanding, acceptance, and equality. Every Monday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Room varies September 30th: Room 227 Latina Leadership Network We bring together many diverse individuals who understand the need for promoting higher education and the professional development of Latinas and worked to overcome institutional and personal barriers impeding that development and success. Every Tuesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Room 412 Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 1st
Political Science Student Association (PSSA) Join to discuss political issues happening around the world. PSSA holds events, such as film screenings and presentations, for students to learn more about what goes on in our current politics. All majors are welcome! 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Room 229 Next Meeting: October 3rd STOMP Club STOMP stands for Student Transfer Opportunity Mentorship Program. This is a new club on campus that is focused on creating a transfer-driven community with an emphasis on UCs, out-of-state, and private universities. If you're interested in transferring, this is a great club to join. Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 Room 312 Next Meeting: October 1st If you have club or organization information you'd like to share, please let us know so we can include it. |
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Field Trip to MoLAA and CSU, Long Beach
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Friday, October 11th
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (eta)
In honor of National Hispanic (Latino) Heritage Month, the Cadena Cultural Center invites you to join them on a tour of the Museum of Latin American Art - the only museum in the United States dedicated to the works of Latin American artists. This tour includes an art workshop so students will take home artwork of their own creation.
Immediately following our visit to MoLAA, students will be taken to
California State University, Long Beach where the tour group will have lunch, a tour of the campus, and an admissions workshop. Please bring good walking shoes and money for lunch!
For more information and to RSVP, please contact or visit the Cadena/Transfer Center, located in room 212. The cost of the tour is $5 and you must reserve a space on the bus.
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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation grants scholarships up to $30,000 per year for transfer students.
- Be a current student at an accredited US community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by December 31, 2013, or a recent graduate (since spring 2009).
- Plan to enroll full time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in fall 2014.
- Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 or better on a scale of 4.0 (or the equivalent).
- Demonstrate unmet financial need.
- Have not previously been nominated for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/
While the Foundation considers academic excellence first in evaluating candidates, competitive applicants must also demonstrate unmet financial need, which has two components:
- Education costs that are appreciably greater than the total amount of other scholarships or grant awards.
- Insufficient student and family income to meet educational costs.
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How to Apply
The online application will open September 12, 2013.
- For the first time, the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship will have a two-phase application process.
Phase One deadline is November 7, 2013
Materials submitted:
- Online application
- One online recommendation from a professor or teacher at your community college (due November 11, 2013)
If you are selected as a semifinalist based on the Phase One application, you will be invited to submit additional information in Phase Two of the application process.
Phase Two application requirements will include:
- Continuation of student online application, including transcripts
- Student Financial Form, including a copy of 2012 Federal Tax Return
- Parent Financial Form, including a copy of 2012 Federal Tax Return (required for applicants under 30 years of age)
- Student Aid Report (SAR) from the 2013-14 FAFSA
- Second recommendation (due January 20, 2014)
Phase Two deadline is January 16, 2014
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Save the Date - UCLA TAP Conference
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Friday, November 8, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The UCLA TAP Conference provides potential transfer students with more information about the campus with an information fair, workshops, and tours. The conference also aims to help prospective students prepare to transfer successfully. All honors students are encouraged to attend whether you're a new student or a returning student ready to transfer -- there's a lot of great information for all of you. We will provide a bus for transportation.
For more information, please visit
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Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG)
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Seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. Many also have scholarships, financial aid, and other transfer benefits in addition to guaranteed admission. If you're planning to transfer next fall, make sure you complete the Transfer Admission Guarantee this September.
By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, you will receive early review of your academic records, early admission notification and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.
The TAG matrix provides a list of participating campuses, eligibility criteria and campus-specific notes.
How to apply for the Transfer Admission Guarantee - Fill out an online TAG application and review it with your community college counselor and/or UC campus TAG adviser.
- When your TAG is approved, fulfill all remaining coursework and GPA requirements in your TAG agreement.
- Apply for admission to UC during the appropriate filing period.
Participating UC campuses: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz
UC TAG applications for fall 2013: September 1st - September 30, 2013
Transfer Center Workshops - UC TAG Bldg 200, Room 212
- Mon, Sep 30, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
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UCLA's Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)
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UCLA's Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) is a collaboration between local community college Honors/Scholars Programs and UCLA College (Letters and Science) in conjunction with Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools. The program is designed to foster academic excellence at the community college level and to promote diversity and retention in the UCLA transfer population. Member community colleges like Fullerton College provide enriched general education curricula emphasizing critical thinking, writing, and research through their Honors programs.
This year's TAP Conference is on Friday, November 8th, where prospective transfer students learn about UCLA's academic opportunities and expectations through attending workshops and talking with departmental representatives from academic and campus departments. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about UCLA and we encourage you to attend.
TAP Applications will be available in January in the Honors Office. Students who are Honors Certified at Fullerton College receive priority consideration for admission to UCLA College (Letters and Science). Admitted TAP students are eligible to apply for scholarships reserved for the Transfer Alliance Program. (FC Honors Alumni Maria Duque and Shayne Wiggins received $5,000 scholarships for the next two years at UCLA as TAP scholars)
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Transfer Workshops
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Save the date and mark your calendar. Make sure you attend the Cadena/Transfer Center Workshops and make your transfer plan a reality. RSVP by contacting the Cadena/Transfer Center: (714) 992-7086!
CSU Application
Tue. October 1 2-3:30pm
Fri. Oct: 4 , 11, & 18 12-1:30pm
Tue. Oct. 22 5:30-6:45pm
UC Application
Tue. October 29 2-3:30pm
Fri. Nov: 1 , 8, & 22 12-1:30pm
UC TAG Application
Mon. September 30 2-3:30pm
Personal Statement
Tue. October 29 4-5:30pm
Thu. November 7 3-4:30pm
The Common Application
Fri. November 15 12-1:30pm
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
Wed. October 16 2-3:30pm
Transfer Basics 101: The CSU & UC
Wed. October 9 2-3pm
Mon. October 21 12-1pm
Tue. October 22 3:30-5pm
Transfer Basics 201: Competitive Admissions
Mon. October 14 2-3pm
Mon. October 21 2-3pm
Transfer Basics 301: Special Transfer Programs
Mon. September 23 12-1pm
Tue. October 22 12-1pm
Transfer Basics 401: Transfer Exploration
Thu. October 24 12-1pm
Transfer Basics 501: Money Matters for Transfers
Thu. October 24 2-3pm
CSU Long Beach & MOLAA
Friday, October 11
Students will also tour the Museum of Latin American Art.
$5.00 fee (non-refundable) required to RSVP!
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UC Irvine "Transfer Track" Day
Friday, October 18
$5.00 fee (non-refundable) required to RSVP!
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The Honors Program Staff is here to help you. If you have any questions, please stop by our office in College Center: Room 225 or 714.992.7133.
Jean Foster, Administrative Assistant Join our Facebook Page: FC Honors Program
Jodi Balma
Coordinator, Honors Program
Honors Program, College Center, Room 225
Professor, Political Science Department Political Science Office 1425-02 714.992.7522 Fullerton College |
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