The District Staff Development Committee is holding Microsoft Office Software Training Workshops to help staff utilize MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-Powerpoint software efficiently. To register, use The District Staff Development Calendar on myGateway/Employee tab. There are numerous dates available. For more information, contact Kenneth Robinson at (714) 808 4830 or view the attached Excel, Word, or PowerPoint flyers. 

The Hornet Football Game will be held on Sat., Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at Yorba Linda High School. Come cheer on our Hornets as they take on the Palomar Comets! 

A 'New Orleans Mardi Gras' Homecoming and College Hour festivities will be held Wed., Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the quad. Faculty and staff are encouraged to release classes early so students can participate in College Hour between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. The event will also include a pep rally, live music, booth competitions, and a free Jambalaya lunch for the first 750 Hornets. If you'd like to reserve a booth for the event, please RSVP to Student Affairs at (714) 992 7095 by Wed., Oct. 29. 

Associated Students is seeking donation for its CareBank Program, which provides short-term emergency assistance to Fullerton College students who are in need. CareBank, which is funded completely by donations, is expecting the number of students in need to increase during the new year. To make a 100 percent tax-deductible donation, please email Jenny Matti or call (714) 992 7118. A payroll deduction form can be viewed here. 

The Ethnic Studies Department invites the campus community to the annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Oct. 30, 6-10 p.m. in the quad. There will be more than 30 ofrendas (tribute altars) on display.

The Sociology Club is collecting "Super Soft Socks" for Hospice through Oct. 28. There is a drop-off box in Office Suite 1423. Contact Angie Andrus for more information. 

The Measure J campaign is hiring phone bank callers. The shifts are three-hours long, the pay is $10 an hour and run almost daily through Nov. 3. The campaign headquarters are at the Schools First Credit Union headquarters in Placentia. Contact the field director Carlos Penilla for more information at (562) 833-3748.

The Disability Support Services office is selling See's Candy to raise money for DSS spring scholarships. To place an order, pick up a form from the DSS Office in Room 842 or download the form. The deadline for orders is Friday, Nov. 7, and the candy will be delivered the last week of November. For any questions, call ext. 27099.

FOOTBALL:The Hornets took on Grossmont College at Nathan Shapell Stadium Saturday night and came up big defeating the Griffins 40-22. The win lifts #4 Fullerton to an overall record of 4-2 and remains the only undefeated team in the Southern Conference at 4-0. The loss sets the Griffins back to 3-5 overall and 1-3 in conference. Up Next: Fullerton will travel south down to Saddleback College for another Southern Conference showdown on Saturday, Nov. 1. Kickoff will be at 6 p.m.

WOMEN'S WATER POLO: The Lady Hornets have been impressive all season and did not disappoint over the weekend winning the Long Beach City College Tournament. FC keep their unbeaten streak alive beating Chaffey 16-2, San Diego Mesa 15-5, Long Beach City 18-7, and conference rival Riverside City 10-7.  Up Next: Fullerton (25-0, 5-0) will host Riverside City College this Wednesday, Oct. 29. Game time is at 4 p.m.

WOMEN'S GOLF: Despite Kaci Kaichi's team-low 81, Fullerton suffered a double-loss at Twin Oaks Golf Course on Wednesday. It was not a good day for the Hornets as the team finished at a season-low 5th place, and they may have lost one of their better golfers in Brittany Prieto for the season due to a back injury. Fullerton is now locked in at third place overall and is six wins behind second place Irvine Valley College. College of the Desert is all alone with 72 wins and no losses.  Up Next: The Hornets (51-21) will play in OEC Championships at Wood Valley Golf Course Nov. 3 and 5 (Monday & Wednesday).

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: FC knocked off Riverside City College on the road last Wednesday 3-1 (25-16, 26-24, 22-25, 25-18). On Friday, Fullerton hosted #2 in the state Irvine Valley College and fell 3-1 (22-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-13). The undefeated Lasers were too much for the Hornets as they took the conference loss. Up Next: FC will host Saddleback College on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Game time is at 6 p.m.

WOMEN'S SOCCER: Fullerton hosted Orange Coast College on Friday in an Orange Empire Conference match-up, and the game ended in a 0-0 tie. Up Next: FC (5-10-1, 2-8-1) travels to Saddleback College on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Game time is at 3 p.m.

MEN'S SOCCER: Playing well the last few weeks, the Hornets took a hard 3-1 loss at home last Friday against Santiago Canyon College. Up Next: FC (5-5-5, 3-3-2) will hit the road against Golden West College on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m.