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African American History Month Events by the Cadena Cultural Center
The PBS series The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross will be screened on Feb. 9, 10, 18, 19, 23 and 26 from 2-3 p.m. in room 212. This series explores the evolution of the African-American people, as well as the multiplicity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and religious and social perspectives. In partnership with the Ethnic Studies Department, Cadena presents the annual African American Forum in honor of African American History Month. in room 224-8 on Feb. 19 from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Cadena, with the support of the Fullerton College Black Students Union, is hosting the annual Open Mic Night ~ Beat Cafe. All poets, musicians, and singers are welcome. This event will be in room 212 from 4-6:45 p.m. Cadena will be touring the California African American Museum and the University of Southern California on Feb. 27 from 7:45 a.m.- 4 p.m. Seating is limited; the tour fee for students is $5. For more information, contact Cadena Cultural and Transfer Center in room 212 or call 714-992-7086. |
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.
The Meeting: A Stage Reading
The community is invited to a stage reading of The Meeting: a Dialogue on Ideology and Purpose at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Wilshire Auditorium. The Meeting depicts the supposed meeting of two of the most important men of modern times: Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Differing in their philosophies, but alike in their mutual respect, the two men debate their varying approaches to the same grave social problems, both prepared to die for their beliefs but neither aware of how soon their assassins' bullets would await them.
Save the Date: Suppporting All Students
Cypress College is hosting a strategic conversation:Supporting All Students: The Challenges of Creating and Promoting a Culture of Equity. Students, staff and faculty are welcome. For more information and to RSVP, visit the event page.
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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.
Reminder: Inter-Club Council Food Drive Accepting Donations
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Save the Date: Fire Extinguisher Training
Training will be March 25 and 27 at Fullerton College. Marx Bros. will have fire extinguishers available for purchase.
Reminder: Innovation Fund Applications due March 2
For more information about the Innovation Fund contact Kenneth Robinson or visit district forms under myGateway. |
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1098-Ts are Now Available in myGateway for 2014
View this quick guide to learn about accessing this form.
VRC Employment Services Workshop
The Veteran Resource Center is hosting a workshop on Feb. 18 at noon in room 518 to help students update their resumes and improve interviewing skills.
Debate Team Updates
Fullerton College finished 1-2-3 in team debate and also swept the top speaker awards on Feb. 6 at the National Education Debate Association "Express Tournament" at Fullerton. Winning on speaker-points was the team of Rachel Romo and Joseph Phillips. One speaker-point-behind in 2nd were Zach Taylor and Michael Wu. In third were Kenneth Baer and Sara Benedict. Cal State Fullerton placed 4th in team debate. Fullerton took top-speaker awards, with Rachel Romo edging Zach Taylor for top honors, and Michael Wu and Joseph Phillips in 3rd and 4th.
California Dream Act Information Session
In collaboration with EOPS, the Cadena Cultural and Transfer Center, and Financial Aid will provide information and assistance in applying for the Dream Act. The workshop is on Feb. 20 from 1-1:30 p.m. in room 611. RSVP is required; to RSVP, please contact or visit the Transfer Center, room 212, (714) 992-7086.
Career and Life Planning Wednesdays
The Career and Life Planning Center offers students an opportunity to attend informative sessions to assist with navigating the Fullerton College Career Planning System, developing an online career portfolio, taking career-related assessments, and identifying occupational and educational information. This is a reoccurring event with the next event on Feb. 11 in the 2000 building, second floor from noon -1 p.m.
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FAFSA Guided Assistance Labs Financial Aid is offering assistance to students with filling out their FAFSA online. Lab space is limited to 15 students and is first-come, first-served. Come prepared with your Social Security card, driver's license or state I.D., Alien Registration card (if not a U.S. citizen,) 2014 or 2013 federal income tax return and W2 forms. If filing as a dependent student, the parents' Social Security number, date of birth, date of marital status, and 2013 or 2014 tax returns are needed. This lab is also open to students who need to complete the Dream Act application. Labs are available Feb. 20 from 1:30-3 p.m. and Feb. 27 from to 1-2:30 p.m. Writing Center: Descriptive Writing Workshop In this workshop, students 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. It is most appropriate for English 39-60 and ESL 82-185 students. The workshop is Feb. 17 from 2-3 p.m. in room 808A. Newsletters of Interest Associated Students, STEM, Honors, Social Sciences |
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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.
A performance of piano duets and duos featuring early-intermediate to collegiate and teacher categories.The festival 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 Theater. The grand prize winners will be announced after the performance. Tickets for adults are $10 and students, seniors and children are $8.
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Women's Basketball
Fullerton's season continued to spiral out of control at home Friday night getting shelled 63-45 by Santa Ana College. Trying to maneuver for a playoff spot, the loss hurts FC setting their overall record at 15-9 and notching their Orange Empire Conference record under .500 at 4-5. Santa Ana College locked down their second conference win of the season (2-6) and brought their overall record up to 8-16. Up Next: The Hornets hope to put a stop to their slide when they travel to Saddleback College on Feb. 10. Game time is at 7 p.m.
Men's Basketball
The FC men's basketball team fought hard at home against the Santa Ana Dons Friday night, but it was not enough to secure their second Orange Empire Conference when losing to the Dons 73-65. It was a very close contest that featured 8 ties and 7 lead changes. By the end of the half, Santa Ana held a narrow 39-38 lead. In the second half, the game remained close until the 8:59 when SAC began a 10-2 run and never gave up the lead. Up Next: Fullerton (3-21, 1-8) hits the road against Saddleback College on Feb. 10. Tip off is at 5 p.m.
Baseball
The Hornets took Mt. San Antonio into the 10th inning at home on Saturday putting together a 6-5 walk-off win thanks to Julio Rivera's hot bat. Tied 5-5 in the bottom of the 10th, Rivera came up to bat with Huffman on second and Row on first. Ripping the ball to left field, Rivera came through again for the Hornets as Huffman sprinted to home plate for the winning run. Rivera was a one-man wrecking crew for Fullerton going 4-6 at the plate with 5 RBIs. Up Next: The Hornets (5-0) will host Southwestern College on Feb. 10. The first pitch goes out at 2 p.m.
Softball
The Lady Hornets lost at Mt. San Antonio 12-9 last Friday night. FC was up 9-6 heading into the 6th, but the Mounties bat got hot as they blasted in 6 unanswered runs to take the game. Up Next: Fullerton (2-2) will visit their district and conference rival Cypress College on Feb. 11. Game time is at 3 p.m.
Track and Field
The Lady Hornets opened up their 2015 Track and Field season on Feb. 6 at home at Sherbeck Field. It was perfect weather for all athletes involved and a great day to compete with a double dual meet competition against Orange Coast College and Santiago Canyon College. The ladies claimed their first win against the Hawks with a score of 77-46 and fell to the Pirates 61-80 points. On the men's side, Braxton Word notched up his first colligate win in the discus and a pair of strong 2nd place finishes in the Javelin and Shot Put. Other outstanding performer in the field events was Zedric McGee's 2nd and 7th place in the High Jump and Long Jump respectively. On the track Brendan Bartunek had a strong showing in the 400 meters placing 3rd and 8th in the 200 meters. Distance runner Brandon Velasco opened his season with a solid performance as he placed second in the 3000 meters behind a strong OCC runner. Next up for the Hornets in two weeks is a double dual meet against Saddleback, Golden West. Hosted at OCC on Feb. 20.
Swim and Dive
At the Waterman Pentathlon hosted by Palomar College, freshman Gabi Garcia won the women's high point in the Pentathlon Swimming on Friday. There were eight teams competing from Southern California. On the Men's side, Joe Babbitt placed fourth overall. Up Next: The Hornets will compete at the Mt. San Antonio Invitational Feb. 20-21.
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Feb. 9 President's Forum
Room 224, 2-3 p.m.
Feb. 9 The Exonerated Screening
Room 1440, 3:30 p.m.
Feb. 13-16 President's Day Weekend
Campus closed
Feb. 17 Financial Aid Workshop
Room 229, 10-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 17 Descriptive Writing Workshop
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 VRC Employment Services Workshop
Room 400, 3-2 p.m.
Feb. 19 The Meeting: A Dialogue on Ideology and Purpose
Wilshire Auditorium, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 19 African American Forum
Room 224-8, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
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Feb. 20 Deadline to Apply for Spring Graduation
Feb. 20 Neuroscience of Habits of Mind
Rooms 224-228, noon-2 p.m.
Feb. 20 CA Dream Act Information Session
Room 611, 1-1:30 p.m.
Feb. 20 and 27 FAFSA Assistance Lab
Room 611, 1:30 p.m.-3 on Feb. 20, 1-2:30 p.m. on Feb 27
Feb. 21 Piano Festival
Campus Theater, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 22-27 A.S. Used Book Sale
On the Quad, 4-6:45 p.m.
Feb. 24 Beat Cafe and Open Mic
Room 212, 4-6:45 p.m.
Feb. 25, 26, 27 French Film Festival
Wilshire Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 27 Strategic Fund Plan Application Due
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