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October 19, 2015

Measure J Forums

The college is seeking input from the campus community and the community at-large at a series of open forums. The campus community forum will be on Oct. 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and the community at-large forum will be on Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Both forums will be in Building 200, Rooms 224-228. Members of the campus community are welcome to attend either meeting. Additional information about Measure J, the NOCCCD Citizens' Oversight Committee and facilities planning can be found on the district website at the webpage located here. For any specific questions on this topic or to learn more, feel free to contact a member of the NOCCCD Citizens' Oversight Committee. Fullerton College has three representatives who serve on the NOCCCD Citizens' Oversight Committee: Interim President Greg Schulz, Vice President of Administrative Services Richard Storti and Student Representative Charlene Egizi.

President's Office Hour and Forum

Interim President Greg Schulz will be hosting an open office hour on Oct. 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the President's Office. The President Open Forum will be today from 2 to 3 p.m. in Building 200, Room 224. Both of these events encourage the campus community to meet with the interim president and discuss any questions, concerns, etc.

Bordertown Screening with Q&A

On Oct. 23, the English Department will host a screening of the upcoming Fox show Bordertown. This animated comedy takes a look at two culturally different families living near the U.S.-Mexican border. Following the screening, consulting producer Gustavo Arellano will be available for a Q&A session. This event is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. in Building 1400, Room 1413.

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...

Fullerton College Victorious at 'Three for Free' Individual Events Tournament

Fullerton College was victorious at the "Three for Free" individual events tournament hosted by Irvine Valley College on Oct. 16. In an event that included both informative and persuasive speeches, FC students finished first, second, and third. Andrea O'Loughlin earned a first place gold medal, Brandon Curington earned a second place silver medal, and Octavio Jaramillo earned a third place bronze medal. Fullerton College now prepares for our "Halloween Swing" Debate Tournament on Oct. 30 and 31.

The Politics of Latina Reproduction and Immigration/Citizenship Discourse

This lecture focuses on the hotly debated topic of politics of immigration, citizenship and Latinos in America. Dr. Leo Chavez is a professor of anthropology at University of California, Irvine and director of the Chican@ Latino Studies & Center for Research on Latinos in a Global Society. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of this lecture scheduled for Oct. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Campus Theatre.

Sociology Club Animal Shelter Donation

The Sociology Club is collecting new items for rescue animals in need. This collection runs through Oct. 27, the drop-off box is located in Building 1400, Room 1423. For information, contact Angie Andrus by email at aandrus@fullcoll.edu.

Faculty and Staff

Dealing with Student Code of Conduct Issues

Leaders from the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) will engage participants in discussions of student scenarios to help educators learn how to recognize the differences between problem behavior, disability challenges and mental health crisis in their students, identify appropriate campus resources and intervention strategies, understand the procedures and processes to respond to student behavioral issues to maintain a productive learning environment for all. Sign up on the District Staff Development Calendar to reserve one of 15 seats available. This event is on Oct. 23 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Room 1428.

eLumen Workshops

This week's offerings are as follows: On Oct 19 from 1 to 2 p.m., there is a workshop on course/program SLOs revision followed by drop-in help from 2 to 3 p.m. On Oct. 20 from 3 - 4 p.m., there is a workshop on Accreditation discussion followed by drop-in help from 4 to 5 p.m. On Oct. 21 from 5 to 6 p.m. there is a workshop on the distribution calendar for department and course coordinators followed by drop-in help from 6 to 7 p.m. On Oct 22 there is a workshop on course and program improvement plans from 3 to 4 p.m. followed by drop-in help from 4 to 5 p.m.

DSS See's Candy Fundraiser

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 Nov. 6, and the candy will be delivered the last week of November. For any questions, call ext. 27099.

Classified Senate Meet and Greet

This meet and greet is on Nov. 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Room 224-226. The senate will present future plans and share their accomplishments. Light refreshments will be provided.

Understanding and Mitigating Opportunity Gaps to Achieve Equitable Success for all Students

This workshop will address how to a take equity-minded approach with focus on practices that can be employed by individual educators to improve opportunity and success for students. This workshop will be given as part of the New Faculty Seminar, but there will be 15 available seats for others who wish to participate. Sign up on the District Staff Development Calendar for this event scheduled for Oct. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 1428.

Classified Award Nominations

Recognize outstanding classified staff by submitting a classified recognition nomination for the Fall 2015 semester. All nominations are due on or before Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. The winner of the Fall award will be announced at the Classified Senate Meet and Greet event on Nov. 10. Any questions or comments regarding this process should be directed to Laurie Triefenbach at extension 25004. The form is located here as a pdf and are also available in the mailroom.

The Box Office

Fall Choral Concert Oct. 23

The award winning Fullerton College Concert Choir will present a concert of exciting choral literature from the Renaissance to the present. This concert will be in the Wilshire Auditorium on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children, seniors and students.

Symphonic Winds Oct. 29

This concert, directed by Anthony Mazzaferro, is on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children, seniors and students.

The Rundown

Football

The Hornets retained the key for the ninth consecutive year during the 93rd Annual Key to the County Game this past Saturday at Yorba Linda High's Nathan Shapell Stadium. FC beat Santa Ana College 20-14. Members of the 1965 Junior Rose Bowl National Championship team were honored at halftime to observe the 50th anniversary. Read more... Up Next: The Hornets (4-3, 1-2) will travel south to the San Diego area to play Grossmont College on Saturday, October 24th. Kickoff will be at 1:00 pm.

Women's Volleyball

The Lady Hornets swept through visiting Santa Ana College three games to none in the South Gym on Friday night (25-12, 25-10, 25-15). Up Next: Fullerton (9-4, 4-1) travels to Saddleback College on October 21. Game time is at 6 p.m.

Cross Country

The FC men's team placed eighth overall at the Mt. San Antonio College Invitational last Friday. Up Next: The Orange Empire Conference Championships on October 30 at 9 a.m.

Women's Soccer

The FC women's soccer squad won big at home Friday over Norco College 4-0. Up Next: The Lady Hornets (5-7-2, 4-4-1) will play at Orange Coast College's LeBard Stadium on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming

Oct. 19 President Open Forum

Room 224, 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 20 LinkedIn Networking Seminar

Room 327, 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 20 Campus Community Forum

Room 224-228, 1-2:30 p.m.

Oct. 21 LinkedIn Networking Seminar

Room 322, 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 21 VRC: Research Skills Workshop

Room 827, 2-3 p.m.

Oct. 21 College Fair