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February 17, 2015

Attention 2015 Graduate Candidates or Potential Grads

The deadline to apply for graduation is Feb. 20. Get your application in to the Admissions & Records office today.

Men and Women of Distinction Nominations

Nominations are being sought for students who are outstanding in their fields of study for the Men and Women of Distinction Awards. Find out more information here or fill out the student nomination form.

Office 365 Now Available to Students, Staff and Faculty

Fullerton College is now providing access to Office 365, a feature-rich set of tools for collaboration using products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and SharePoint. Users can install Microsoft Office on up to five different devices. More information can be found here.

KBPK Online

Fullerton College's own radio station, 90.1 FM KBPK, offers a selection of pop hits from the 80's through today. Visit their website or Facebook page for more information.

Corrections: African American Forum and The Meeting

The African American Forum and The Meeting will be on Feb. 19, not Feb. 18 and 16 as previously stated. Numerous activities are planned at Fullerton College to honor African American History Month. Read more...

Women's water polo team

Women's Water Polo Team Recognized at Board of Trustees Meeting

Fullerton College's state champion Women's Water Polo Team received much deserved recognition at the NOCCCD Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 10. Led by Coach Gabriel Martinez, the team excelled throughout their season undefeated all the way to the championship match where they defeated Riverside City College 8-7 in nail-biting overtime. This is the first time the water polo team has won the championship since the program began in 1996.

Cosmetology student performs hand massage to elderly woman.

Cosmetology Department Reaches Out to Community

Residents of the Park Regency Care Center in La Habra received an extra special Valentine's Day treat when students from the Cosmetology Level 3 class primped and pampered women at the care facility on Feb. 10. The visit, coordinated by instructor Rosa Molina, provided students with the opportunity to practice skills and provide a heartwarming service project to members of the community.

Faculty and Staff

Blackboard Training

This training focuses on the Full Grade Center in Blackboard Learn 9.1. Workshops are held in the TEC, 2 - 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 24; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April: 9, 16, 23, 30. Register in myGateway, District-Wide Staff Development Calendar. For more information, contact Terence Gleason or Linda Clark at 714-732-5007.

Reminder: Strategic Plan Fund is Now Open

Forms and packets will be available on myGateway. Applications are due Feb. 27 to the Office of Educational Services and Technology.

Interim Chancellor Welcome Reception

Faculty and staff are invited to a reception to welcome Interim Chancellor Fred Williams. The open house reception will be held March 3, from 2-4 p.m. in building 100. No RSVPs are necessary.

Regalia Rental for Staff and Faculty Due Feb. 20

The order deadline to rent regalia for spring commencement is Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. For information about the commencement and regalia, view this pdf.

Reminder: Innovation Fund Applications due March 2

For more information about the Innovation Fund contact Kenneth Robinson or visit District Forms in myGateway.

Reminder: Inter-Club Council Food Drive Accepting Donations

For more information, contact Student Affairs. View a list of food drop-off locations here.

Student Buzz

VRC Workshops

The Veteran Resource Center is hosting an employment services workshop on Feb. 18 at noon in room 518 to help students update their resumes and improve their interviewing skills. Everyone is welcome to attend. A vocational rehabilitation and employment counseling workshop will be on Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. - noon in room 518.

Scholarship Opportunity for Students

Johnson Attorneys Group plans to award three scholarships to students who create the most popular public service announcement video on the subject of drunk driving prevention. Full information on this scholarship can be found on the sponsor's website.

Student Success Workshops

There will be a variety of workshops during the month of February. These workshops include Manage Your Time and Schedule Your Way to Success; Unravel Your Textbooks and Be a Note-taking Pro; and more. View this pdf for all workshop info.

International Student Center Field Trip to the San Diego Zoo

The field trip is on Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the San Diego Zoo. Join ISC staff, F-1 international students and CA Cousins on this trip. The cost of participation is $20 per student. For more information contact ISC at 714-992-7078.

Writing Center Workshops

This month the following workshops will be available to students: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Writing the In-Class Essay and Brainstorming Techniques. View the Writing Center workshop schedule for all dates and times.

The Box Office

The Natural World Through Feb. 19

The Fullerton College Art Gallery will host The Natural World through Feb. 19. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. - noon and 2-4 p.m.

20th Annual Piano Ensemble Festival Feb. 21

A performance of piano duets and duos featuring early-intermediate to collegiate and teacher categories.The festival's closed audition will begin around 8 a.m. The circle of winners will be chosen and perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Theatre. The grand prize winners will be announced after the performance. Tickets for adults are $10 and students, seniors and children are $8.

The Rundown

Women's Basketball

Fullerton knocked off a tough Saddleback squad on the road last Tuesday 66-61. Up Next: The Hornets (16-9, 5-5) will travel to Cypress College on Feb. 18. Tip off is at 7 p.m.

Men's Basketball

FC lost on the road to first place Saddleback College last Tuesday 88-57. Up Next: The Hornets (3-22, 1-9) take a trip to Cypress College on Feb. 18. Tip off is at 5 p.m.

Baseball

Beginning the season with a red-hot undefeated start (6-0), the Hornets ran into a strong Palomar College squad (Ranked 2nd in SoCal). On Thursday, FC hosted the Comets and lost 8-1. Then the Hornets traveled down to Palomar on Saturday where they fell in a close one 4-2. Up Next: Fullerton (6-2 overall) will travel to Mt. San Jacinto College today for a 2 p.m. match-up.

Softball

The Lady Hornets swept through their competitors over the weekend at the Mt. San Jacinto College Tournament beating Allan Hancock 8-0, Grossmont 10-4, and San Diego City 10-2. Up Next: Fullerton (6-2, 1-0) will take on Santiago Canyon College on February 18 in Orange, CA. Game time is at 3 p.m.

Women's Tennis

After losing to Glendale College 9-0 a week ago, the FC women's tennis team blanked their next two opponents Bakersfield and Imperial Valley 9-0. Up Next: Fullerton (4-3) will hit the road against Antelope Valley this Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.

Men's Tennis

The FC men's tennis team beat Imperial Valley College 7-2 last Friday at home. Up Next: The Hornets (3-2) will host El Camino College today at 2 p.m.

Upcoming

Feb. 17 Financial Aid Workshop

Room 229, 10-11:30 a.m.

Feb. 17 Descriptive Writing Workshop

Room 808A, 2-3 p.m.

Feb. 17 Manage Your Time and Schedule Your Way to Success

Room 808A, 2-3 p.m.

Feb. 18 Student Center Open House

Building 200, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Feb. 18 Scholarship Training

Room 611, 2:30-4 p.m.

Feb. 18 Unravel Your Textbooks and be a Note-taking Pro