Fullerton College11/04/2013
 
This Week in Honors
FC Veterans Celebration Week
HTCC Transfer Day
Women's Opportunity Award
The Art of Hope
Kenya Refugee Information
Kenya Benefit Concert
Honors Spring Schedule
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PTK All-American Team
Personal Statements
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This Week in Honors
Fullerton College Honors Program
Fall Semester: Week 11       
Fullerton College Veterans Celebration Week

  

The Veterans Celebration Week honoring our veterans at Fullerton College and in the community will feature a variety of events held during the week of November 4 through November 7. The schedule of events are as follows: 


November 4-7: Vision2Victory Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance on the Quad.

Monday, November 4 from 10am-noon: "High Ground" documentary and discussion, Room 224.

Monday, November 4 at noon: The Patriot Guard escorts the Wall of Rememberance to the campus.

Tuesday, November 5 from 1-2:30pm: Veterans Student Forum, Room 224-228.

Wednesday, November 6 from 1-2pm: "Restrepo" documentary and discussion, Room 266.

Thursday, November 7 from 11am-2pm: Celebration, speakers, and entertainment with barbeque on the Quad.

Thursday, November 7 from 5-7pm: Lowering of the colors and candlelight vigil to which the entire campus community, veterans, and families are invited to participate.

This event is made possible by the Fullerton College Veterans Club, Wells Fargo and the Fullerton College Centennial.

 

Check with your professors for extra credit opportunities for participating in these activities. 

 

 
HTCC Transfer Day - CSU, Fullerton
 

CSU, Fullerton Transfer Day

Friday, November 15
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

9:15 - 9:30 Arrive and Park in Parking Structure


9:30 a.m.

Meet Jodi Balma at Pollak Library North - Room 130

  • University Honors Director Susan Jacobsen
  • Student Panel
  • Honors Faculty
  • Business Honors Program Director: Marcia Clark
  • Associated Students and Titan Student Union
1:00 p.m.

Optional

- Opportunity to sit in on Honors Class

RSVP by Monday, November 11 to Michelle Kim mkim@fullcoll.edu with your name and major if you want to join us.   

 
Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award
Seeking Outstanding Students for Scholarship Nomination

Soroptimist International of Fullerton is accepting applications for our Women's Opportunity Award.

 

The Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award is a cash grant given to motivated women who are the primary financial supporters of their families. The recipients of this award are seeking to improve their lives by gaining additional skills, training or education, but do not have the resources to do so. These funds are meant to offset any costs associated with the recipient's efforts to attain higher education, including tuition, books, supplies, childcare or transportation costs.

 

To be eligible a woman must:

  • Provide the primary financial support for their families (including children, spouse, siblings, parents, etc)  
  • Have financial need
  • Be enrolled in or have been accepted a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
  • Have not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award; are not a Soroptimist member, employee, or immediate family of either.
Completed applications and the two reference forms are due by December 12, 2013.  Soroptimist International of Fullerton awards a $1000 cash grant by the end of January 2014. 
 
 
The Art of Hope Exhibit


Art of Hope promo
Art of Hope promo

 Hibbleton Gallery, in collaboration with Fullerton College's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Hope University, cordially invite you to our exhibit -- The Art of Hope.

 

The Art of Hope: an art exhibit and silent auction benefiting Hope University, a leader in fine arts programs for adults with intellectual disabilities.

 

The closing reception is Saturday, November 23 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

 

Hibbleton Gallery
223 W. Santa Fe Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832

 

 
Kenya Refugee Information

 

Learn more about the plight of Kenyan Refugees on Monday, November 4 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 1440.

 
Kenyan Benefit Concert

  

Kenyan Benefit Concert

 

Friday, November 23 at 8:00 p.m. 

 

Campus Theater.

 

The Political Science Student Association, in collaboration with the Fullerton College Music Department, Associated Students and the Inter-Club Council, sponsoring a benefit concert for Kenya through the Kipepeo Community Empowerment Program.   The Cabana Boys will be performing.  Tickets are on sale NOW at the Theater Box Office.  All proceeds will be donated to Kipepeo Empowerment Community Program.   

 
Honors Spring Schedule

  

HONORS - SPRING 2014

 

Please stop by the Honors Office and pick up your Clearance Form to register for honors classes for spring 2014. You need to take that form to the Counseling Department and be cleared to register for our courses. You don't need an appointment to be cleared.

  

ANTH 102HF  Honors Cultural Anthropology                    3 Units

 

20362

HN1

11:45-

1:10 P

MW

 

Cadena, Maria

 

 

ART 196HF  Honors Creative Arts - Art                                 3 Units

 

22689

HN1

8:00-

11:10 A

F

 

Perez, Jaime

 

 

BIOL 101HF  Honors General Biology                                  5 Units

 

20506

HN1

12:45-

2:55 P

MW

 

Young, Calvin

 

 

 

LAB

8:30-

11:40 A

F

 

Young, Calvin

 

 

CIS 111HF  Honors Intro to Information Systems             3 Units

 

24336

HN1

1:20-

2:45 P

MW

 

Staff

 

 

 

LAB

2:55-

3:50 P

MW

 

Staff

 

 

ENGL 100HF  Honors College Writing                                  3 Units

 

20762

HN1

9:30-

11:35 A

TR

 

Dobyns, Sheilah

 

 

ENGL 103HF  Honors Critical Reasoning and Writing   3 Units

 

21615

HN1

7:55-

9:20 A

MW

 

Powers, Miguel

 

 

20804

HN2

7:55-

9:20 A

TR

 

Henderson, Bruce

 

 

 

ENGL 243HF  Honors Folklore and Mythology                3 Units

 

23718

HN1

11:45-

1:10 P

MW

 

Lundergan, Robert

 

 

 

ESC 116HF  Honors Astronomy                                              3 Units

 

23915

001

11:10-

12:35 P

MW

 

Barabas, Liliana

 

 

 

HIST 111HF  Honors Western Civilization II                        3 Units

 

22776

HN1

7:00-

8:25 A

TR

 

Hole, Michael

 

 

 

HIST 171HF  Honors History of the United States II          3 Units

 

20924

HN1

10:10-

11:35 A

MW

 

Douglas, Leslie

 

 

LIB 100HF  Honors Intro to Research                                    1 Unit

 

24358

HN1

8:00-

9:50 A

F

3/21-5/23

Delatte, Monique

 

 

MATH 291HF  Honors Applied Mathematics                       .5 to 4 Units

                            Seminar  *NEW*                                                           

 

23694

HN1

4:30-

6:35 P

T

 

Clahane, Dana

 

 

MUS 196HF  Honors Creative Arts - Music                            3 Units

 

22694

HN1

8:00-

11:10 A

F

 

Perez, Jaime

 

 

PHIL 100HF  Honors Introduction to Philosophy               3 Units

 

21068

HN1

8:35-

10:00 A

TR

 

Hanson, Bruce

 

 

 

POSC 100HF  Honors American Government                      3 Units

 

21161

HN1

3:30-

6:40 P

W

 

Balma, Jodi

 

 

POSC 180HF  Honors Capitol Field Trip:                               3 Units

                        Sacramento Seminar                                                 

 

23870

HN1

8:00-

4:50 P

MTU

3/2-3/4

Balma, Jodi

 

 

SOC 101HF  Honors Introduction to Sociology                  3 Units

 

23600

HN1

10:10-

11:35 A

MW

 

Nelson-Wright, Kelly

 

 

THEA 196HF  Honors Creative Arts - Theatre                       3 Units

 

22899

HN3

8:00-

11:10 A

F

 

Perez, Jaime

 

 

 
College Clubs

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: November 6th

  

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: November 13th

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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

Next Meeting: October 28th

  

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: November 5th

 

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: November 7th

  

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: November 5th

 

If you have club or organization information you'd like to share, please let us know so we can include it.   

 
PTK All-American Team
 

Past Fullerton College PTK All-American Team students meeting with state Senator Mimi Walters with PTK Advisor Brandon Floerke.  

     

Seeking Outstanding Students for Scholarship Nomination

Dear Students, 

We are pleased to announce that the All-USA Community College Academic Team and the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Programs will continue in 2013.  The collaboration of USA TODAY, Follett Higher Education Group, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, AACC and Phi Theta Kappa will lead to students being featured in an April issue of USA TODAY and the awarding of nearly $350,000 in scholarships to outstanding community college students.  

Two students will be selected as nominees from Fullerton College, and those students will be recognized in the All-State Academic Team.  Fullerton College will fly our academic team to Sacramento to be honored in a ceremony where they will meet their state representatives, get a VIP tour of the Capital Building, and receive a medal.  They will also receive special recognition at the Fullerton College commencement ceremony.

At this time, we are seeking qualified applications.   To qualify, students must be on track to receive an Associates or Bachelors degree, maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA, and must have completed 36 college units. Students do not need to be a members of Phi Theta Kappa.  

For more information about the scholarships available, or to apply, please visit:

https://my.ptk.org/edge/

Phi Theta Kappa members may log in using their Phi Theta Kappa username and password.  If they have forgotten their log in, follow the steps on the log in page for "PTK Member Password Recovery."  

Non-members may access the application by selecting the link that says "Create an Account" on the log in page.  Non-members should follow the instructions to create an account and view the application.  You do not need to be a PTK member to apply.

Once the student has logged in, he or she should select the link in the center of the page that says "2013 Fall Common Scholarship."  They should follow the instructions and enter the enrollment key when instructed.  The application is a Common Application and Phi Theta Kappa members may apply for separate Phi Theta Kappa Guistwhite, GEICO and/or Hites Transfer Scholarships at the same time as the All-USA Community College Academic Team.

Enrollment code: MDQ4NzYy5214

The application is completed entirely online.  The website allows you to begin working on the application, save your progress, and return to work on it at any time.  This is a good thing because it is a long application.   

 

Applications must be submitted no later than 12:00pm noon on November 15, 2012.   

 

After all applications have been received, we will notify the winners by November 19.

If you have any questions email Brandon Floerke directly:  bfloerke@fullcoll.edu

 
Personal Statement Tips

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

 

Here is another informational sheet from UC Santa Barbara to help you write your personal statement for the UC Apps:

http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/Pdf/PersonalStatement.pdf 

 

Writing Center Workshop:

Thursday, November 7, 3:00-4:00 in the Transfer Center (212)
Personal Statements (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. 
 
Research and Conferences

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. 
 
Writing Center Workshops

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: 


Monday, November 4, 11:00-11:50
Integrating Quotations with Your Writing (Liz Kiszley)
We use quotations to engage in conversation with other writers' voices and to develop our own ideas. This workshop will review ways to use quotations correctly and effectively.

Thursday, November 7, 1:00-1:50
Taming the Thesis Statement (Selena Zeledon)
Do your thesis statements run away from you? Do they sometimes change the direction of your paper? In this workshop, you will learn strategies and tips for composing and working with effective thesis statements that will do what you want them to do.

For more information, visit the Writing Center's website at http://writingcenter.fullcoll.edu/workshops.html 

 
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships

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.
  • 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 


 
UCLA's Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)

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.

 

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) 

 
Transfer Workshops and University Representatives

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!

 

UC Application
Fri. Nov: 8, & 22 12-1:30pm

 

Personal Statement 

Thu. November 7 3-4:30pm

 

The Common Application
Fri. November 15 12-1:30pm

 

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University Representatives:

Be sure to meet with representatives to ensure that transfer rules have not changed and to go over IGETC and major prep courses. This way you will be completely prepared to transfer and can ask your questions that are specific to a certain school. 

 

The schedule for university reps. can be found on the link below:

http://transfer.fullcoll.edu/university_representatives/default.html 

 
UCLA and UCI Library Access

If you were interested in accessing the campus libraries at UCLA and UCI, stop by the office to pick up a form. Depending on the school, you have different access to databases for research papers and other resources, at your disposal. Simply put, with the form, you can head over to the campus and get a library card to use for school assignments.

 
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
Michelle Kim, Student 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