President's Weekly, April 6

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April 6, 2015

Open Forums

Fullerton College is hosting a series of open forums on Measure J projects. The first campus forum is today at 1-2:30 p.m. in rooms 224-228. To find out more view the Campus News story.

President's Forum Date Changes

The President's Forum on April 16 has been cancelled. The President's Forum for May has moved to May 11 to room 229 at 2:30 p.m.

Veterans Resource and Career Fair

Fullerton College's Veterans Resource Center will host its inaugural Veterans Career and Resource Fair on April 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the quad. Read the Campus News story to find out more.

Transfer Awareness Week

Support Transfer Awareness Week by showing your college/university spirit all week, April 6-10. Workshops will be presented throughout the week at the Transfer Center in room 212 and a College Fair will be held on the quad April 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More info here.

Financial Aid Awareness Week

The Financial Aid Office is hosting a series of workshops and information tables for Financial Aid Awareness Week. Find out about financial aid changes, how to fill out your FAFSA and more during the week. Find out more online.

Student Buzz

Spring Health Fair

Spring Health and Safety Fair

The Health Services office will host a Spring Health Fair on April 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the quad. More than 35 health services agencies and non-profit organizations will be present to connect students with wellness resources. Students can stop by for a free health screening and connect with organizations that offer access to affordable care in the community.

Associated Students Spring Election

Meet A.S. candidates at the Candidates Forum on April 6 from 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the quad. Election days will be on April 7-9 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the quad. Evening election hours will be April 7-8 from 5-7 p.m. north of the 200 Building. For more information, view the flyer.

Study Abroad Info. Session

Are you interested in spending Spring 2016 in London? Students are encouraged to attend an information session for Study Abroad on April 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. in room 224. Financial Aid, student loans and scholarships may be available. More info available online.

The Box Office

Symphonic Winds April 9

Fullerton College's Symphonic Winds group will perform in concert April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Theatre. Tickets for students and seniors are $7, adults are $10, and children are $5.

Call for Entries: Student Art Exhibition April 13-14

Students may submit artwork for jurying on April 13-14 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and from 6-7 p.m. in the Art Gallery. Works must have been completed in a Fullerton College art class during the 2014/2015 academic year. Students may enter up to four pieces of art for $5 a piece. Entry forms are available online or in the Art Office.

Combo Night April 16

This concert features three award-winning instrumental jazz combos performing written and improvised jazz ranging in style from Dixieland to fusion. The ensembles are directed by Mike Scott, Dr. Joe Jewell and Bruce Babad. Tickets for students and seniors are $7, adults are $10, and children are $5. The concert will perform on April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Theatre.

The Rundown

Swim & Dive

The swim & dive team competed at the Pasadena City College Invitational last Friday with the men taking fifth out of 20 teams with 201 points and the women placing tenth with 104 points. Joe Babbitt placed fifth overall for individual points with 58.Up Next: The Orange Empire Conference Diving Championships will take place on April 10 at El Camino College.

Baseball

Hitting no home runs this season, the Hornets blasted two on Wednesday against visiting Taft College to knock off the Cougars 11-0. Fullerton opened Spring Break hosting two non-conference games with the first being a 5-2 loss to El-Camino-Compton Center on Tuesday. Read more... Up Next: The Hornets (18-10 overall and 7-6 conference) will resume conference-play on April 7 when they travel to Santa Ana College. Game time is at 2 p.m.

Softball

The Lady Hornets lost a tough one on the road at Cypress College last Tuesday 3-0. FC wrapped up the season series with the Chargers winning one game out of three. Up Next: FC (19-12, 8-7) will play at Santiago Canyon College today at 3 p.m.

Upcoming

April 6 Candidates Forum

Quad, 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

April 6 Financial Aid Info Table

Outside Transfer Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 6 Campus Forum

Rooms 224-8, 1-2:30 p.m.

April 7 Veterans Career and Resource Fair

Quad, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 7 Understand What You Read the First Time You Read It

Room 808A, 11 a.m.-noon.

April 7 Financial Aid Workshop