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October 12, 2015

Earthquake Drill Set for Oct. 15

Fullerton College will be among thousands of schools and businesses across California who will participate in the Great ShakeOut Drill on Oct. 15. The earthquake and emergency preparedness drill is an opportunity for the campus to review earthquake drill procedures, test the emergency communications system, and practice evacuation protocols to ensure students and staff are well prepared for a major earthquake or disaster. Read more...

FC Joins National Moment of Silence

More than 200 people from Fullerton College joined community colleges from across the country in a national moment of silence for Umpqua Community College at the flagpole on the quad on Oct. 8. Read more...

A.S. CareBank is Looking for Donations

The CareBank provides emergency assistance to students in need once a semester with either a OCTA bus pass, Arco gas card or a Ralph's grocery card and Sodexo gift card. To donate or for more information, contact Marwin Luminarias at mluminarias@fullcoll.edu or call 714-992-7118.

Transfer Awareness Week Kicks Off Oct. 19

Centered on the theme of preparing and motivating students to consider their transfer options to a four-year university, the Transfer Center will host this fall's Transfer Awareness Week, October 19 - 23. Read more...

Students to Host Vigil Thursday

The campus is invited to a vigil in honor of Umpqua Community College on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in the quad. The event is organized by Student Trustee Francisco Aviles Pino with students from STOMP, Latina Leadership and the Fullerton College Dream Team.

Puente Project Hosts Annual Mentor & Student Dinner

On Oct. 1, the Puente Project's annual Mentor & Student Dinner matched 32 students with mentors. Read more...

Fullerton Debaters Capture the Bronze

Kitiny Phumchun and Zach Turner captured bronze medals during Friday's National Parliamentary Debate Association Tournament hosted by Irvine Valley College. Teammates Rohan Shah and Iris Chu narrowly missed elimination rounds, finishing with a 2-2 record. Topics included policy towards ISIS, the California drought, and teacher tenure. Fullerton competes this coming week again at an IVC-hosted Individual Events Tournament.

Student Buzz

Natural Sciences Seminar

This month's Natural Sciences is on Oct. 13 at 4:30 p.m. in Building 400, Room 410. The guest speaker for this seminar is chemist Dr. Nicholas Salzameda.

Healthcare Professions Seminar

Students exploring the idea of a career in healthcare should attend the Healthcare Professions Seminar sponsored by Student Health Services and the iHeart Club. The seminar will take place on Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. in Room 229 and will feature a presentation from Estela Perry, program manager for the Coalition of Community Health Centers. For more information view the flyer or contact 714-992-7093.

Brown Bag Series: Careers in Real Estate

Learn more about careers and opportunities in real estate. Featured speaker Joe Lins, Century 21 Discovery, president, will be available for more information about the field of real estate. This workshop is on Oct. 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Building 300, Room 322. For more information, visit the Business Division's Facebook page.

Yes! You Do Need a Cover Letter

Learn how to write a cover letter that will grab an employer's attention and persuade them to read their resume at this workshop hosted by the Workforce Center on Oct. 13 at noon in Building 2000, Room 2029.

VRC to host Veterans Care Package Drive

The Veterans Resource Center is looking for donations and non-perishable food to send to FC veterans for the holiday season. Donations can be made to Building 500, Room 518. For more information, visit the VRC website.

The Box Office

Twelfth Night Oct. 8-17

Twelfth Night, directed by Professor Tim Espinosa will be performed on Oct. 8 to 10 and Oct. 16 to 17 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Theatre. Tickets during presale will bet $12.50 and tickets at the door will be $15.

The Rundown

Football

The Hornet football team turned up the heat at home against Riverside City College burning the Tigers 52-21. Up Next: The Hornets (3-3, 0-2) will host Santa Ana College for the 93rd Key to the County Game on Oct. 17. Kickoff will be at 6 p.m. Come on out and support your Hornets, plus the 1965 Hornet Team will be honored at half time celebrating the 50th anniversary of their National Title.

Women's Water Polo

The Lady Hornets got back on track winning four straight games at the Ventura Tournament over the weekend. On Friday, FC brought down Mt. SAC 16-9 and Santa Monica 15-4. On Saturday, Fullerton swept through Santa Barbara 15-2 and then Chaffey 17-5 to win the tournament. Up Next: FC (14-2, 2-0) will host Cypress College on Oct.15 at 3 p.m.

Women's Soccer

The FC women's soccer team got one by Santa Ana College 1-0 on a hot Friday afternoon earning another Orange Empire Conference win. The lone goal on the day came from Hornet sophomore Crystal Foutris at the 30-minute mark in the first half. Channing Cordova broke free shooting the ball at Don goalie Joey Martinez. Martinez made a great play blocking the ball, but Foutris came in on the follow-up striking the ball into the net. Up Next: The Hornets will play at Cypress College this Tuesday, October 13 at 3 p.m.

Men's Soccer

The Hornets took one on the nose at Cypress on Friday falling 5-1 to their district rival. Up Next: FC (2-7-2, 0-2-2) will look to grab at win tomorrow when the host Norco College for another conference match-up. Game time is at 3 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

The Hornets rallied on the road to pull off a grueling five-set win over the Orange Coast Pirates Friday night 3-2: 27-29, 17-25, 28-26, 25-17, 15-13. Up Next: Fullerton will play at Irvine Valley College (6-3, 3-0) on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.

Cross Country

The FC men's team placed eighth overall out of 11 teams at the Brubaker Invitational last Friday. Pablo Perez placed 14th out of 94 runners with a finish of 22:31.48 (4 mile run). The FC women's team took 9th place overall. Andrea Mendez took 10th overall out of 73 runners with a time of 20:59.40. Up Next: The Mt. SAC Invitational is on Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.

Upcoming

Oct. 13 Natural Sciences Seminar

Room 410, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 13 Healthcare Professions Seminar

Room 229, 3 p.m.

Oct. 13 Cover Letter Workshop

Room 2029, noon.

Oct. 14 Careers in Real Estate

Room 322, 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 15 Earthquake Drill

10:15 a.m.

Oct. 15 Vigil in Honor of Umpqua

On the Quad, 6 p.m.

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