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December 7, 2015
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Wellness and Hospitality Services Offered During Finals Week
Associated Students will host several wellness and hospitality services during finals week. Coffee and cake will be available Monday through Thursday beginning at 8 a.m. until they run out, and again at 5 p.m. for evening classes. Free Tai Chi sessions will also be held on the quad on Monday, Dec. 7. In addition, a Wellness Wall will be placed outside of the Library where students can share thoughts of encouragement. Professor Jodi Balma has also invited Paws 4 Healing and Orange County SPCA-PAWS to visit the campus quad with several furry canines on Tuesday and Wednesday between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Interaction with the dogs is helpful for stress relief during a busy week. For more information on all activities, contact the A.S. office at 714-992-7118.
President's Open Forum
In an effort to encourage communication and strengthen teamwork across campus, Interim President Greg Schulz has scheduled a series of Open Forums. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend. This month's forum is on Monday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Building 200, Room 224.
FC Department Winter Hours
Fullerton College will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3 for winter break. Some college departments will be open during winter, but hours will vary.
Hours include...
Speech Department Hosts First of Speaker Series
With nearly 75 students in attendance, the Speech Department successfully hosted its first speaker series event on Monday, Nov. 30. The presenters included alumni, current speech and debate competitors and coaches, graduate students, and former NOCCCD Board of Trustees member Donna Miller. The panel addressed issues ranging from transferring to universities, the benefits of joining a speech and debate team, the advantages of earning an M.A. in communication studies, and the importance of possessing strong verbal communication skills in the job market.
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Report Highlights Best of 2014-2015
Fullerton College has released the 2014-2015 Annual Report. Produced by the Office of Campus Communications, this publication highlights many accomplishments and news from the past year. Read more...
IS Scheduled Maintenance
Information Services will perform year-end scheduled maintenance from Saturday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 3. All systems will be unavailable including Banner, myGateway, and Fullerton College Blackboard. For any questions, please feel free to contact the IS Help Desk at
[email protected] or 714-808-4849.
Natural Sciences Seminar Series Presents Queer in STEM
The last Natural Sciences seminar for the fall semester will be presented by Dr. Allison Mattheis, assistant professor of applied and advanced studies in education at Cal State Los Angeles on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Building 400, Room 410. Mattheis's will present her seminar,
Queer in STEM: A National Study of LGBTQ Experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
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Teacher of the Year Nominations
Submissions for this award will begin during the first two weeks of February.
Fashion Event Connects Students with Industry
The Fullerton College Fashion Department recently hosted Fashion Du Jour, a networking event designed for students to showcase their work and gain feedback from industry professionals. The event drew fashion design and merchandising students, parents, industry professionals, and local high school students interested in the Fashion Design program at Fullerton College.
Read more...
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Jumpstart Yoga and Pilates Classes
Jumpstart is back by popular demand and expanded. Join PE instructors for two weeks of yoga and Pilates to invigorate body and soul after the holiday season. Everyone is welcome to any of the sessions. Two will be offered each day for the first two weeks of the new year. Wear comfortable workout clothes; bring water and a towel. The classes begin Monday, Jan. 4 to Friday, Jan. 15. Session one is from noon to 12:45 p.m. Session two is from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. in Room 1803.
eLumen and SLO Workshops
On Monday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 2 p.m., there is a workshop on eLumen data entry followed by drop-in help from 2 to 3 p.m, additional drop-in help is available from 1 to 3 p.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 4 p.m., there is a workshop on eLumen data entry followed by drop-in help from 4 to 5 p.m., additional drop-in help is available from 3 to 5 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is drop-in help is available. On Friday, Dec. 11 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. there is a workshop on course and program improvement plans followed by drop-in help from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., additional drop-in help will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All workshops are in the TEC.
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Information Services Open House Invitation
Join IS for an afternoon of wassail and cookies on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Anaheim Campus, Mezzanine Level. Meet the staff, tour the facility, sample entries in the Information Services Annual Cookie Throw Down, judge the department Holiday Decoration Contest and more.
New to Blackboard or Need a Refresher?
All faculty are invited to Blackboard training days for spring 2016. The training will cover Bb basics, course design, the role of technology in classrooms and best practices. Please RSVP to the manager of Distance Education, Dr. Lisa Montagne, by emailing
[email protected]. Please include days attending, and any specific topics to be addressed.
FC Climate Survey
This survey is part of a campus-wide effort to collect information about employee experiences and perceptions regarding issues of diversity, inclusion, engagement, and opportunities for development at Fullerton College. Included are questions about your experiences and interactions across campus. Information gathered will assist Fullerton College in understanding its current campus climate as the college completes the institutional self-evaluation component of the accreditation process. This survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Take the survey
here.
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FC Brass Choir, French Horn Club, Student Brass Quintets, Trombone Choir, and Barbershop Brass Singers will play music ranging from classical to pop. Tickets for adults are $10, students and seniors are $7 and children are $5 for this concert in the Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
The semester ends with Fine Art's Improvisation for TV/Film & Stage class performing a Night of Comedy Improv taking audience suggestions to create scenes for genres that include film, talk show, situation comedy, reality show, game show, episodic dramatic series and soap opera. One performance on Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.
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Men's Basketball
After a rough start, the FC men's basketball team played well enough to beat El Camino College Compton Center 91-80 on the road Thursday night in a non-conference duel.
Up Next: The Hornets (8-3) will play in the Wells Fargo Riverside City College Tournament from Dec. 8 through 12. FC will open against Cerritos College on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Women's Basketball
In a non-conference match-up, the FC women's basketball team hosted Los Angeles Trade Tech College last Tuesday night with the Hornets holding off the Beavers 71-65.
Up Next: FC (3-2) will play in the Los Angeles Valley Tournament from December 11 to 13. Fullerton will be opening up against San Bernardino Valley College on Friday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m.
Football
Led by "Defensive Player of the Year" Thomas Cletcher, 13 Hornet players were selected for the 2015 SCFA Southern All-Conference team. Those selected first team were: Breontae Matthews (OL), Dakota Ramsey (OL), Tim Holt (TE), Tavis Guerra (Kicker), Thomas Bouldin (Punter), Asante Wilder (Punt Returner), and Jakob McCarthy (LB). Those earning a spot on the second team were: Trey Tinsley (QB), Tirrell Gilmore (DE), Lukas McCarthy (LB), D'Angelo Ross (DB), and Marcus Kirkpatrick (SS).
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Dec. 8
Queer in STEM Seminar
Wilshire Auditorium, 4 p.m.
Quad, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 10
Umoja: Introduction to Internships
Room 212, 5 p.m.
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Dec. 12
Final Day of Fall Semester
Room 224, 2-3 p.m.
Dec. 24-Jan 1
Winter Holiday
Campus Closed
Feb. 1
Spring 2016 Semester Begins
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