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Fullerton College transferred more students to California State University campuses in 2016-2017 compared to any other community college in California.
According to new CSU data
, Fullerton College ranks No. 1 among the 114 community colleges in California with 1,500 students who transferred to the CSU system.
Additional data indicate that Fullerton College ranks No. 1 in female students who transferred to the CSU with
838, and
No. 2 in the amount of Hispanic students with 752 who transferred to the CSU during the 2016-2017 academic year. Read more...
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Fullerton College's Accreditation Reaffirmed For 18 Months
On January 26, Fullerton College received the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior College's action letter pursuant to the accreditation site visit. The Commission acted to reaffirm the college's accreditation for 18 months. The Commission is requiring a follow-up report due by March 1, 2019, which will be followed by a visit from a peer review team.
Visit the accreditation website for more information.
Students Encouraged to Take Precaution as Flu Season Continues
Fullerton College is encouraging students and staff to take extra precaution and care as the flu virus continues to spread increasingly around the nation and locally. "It's extremely important for students and staff experiencing flu-like symptoms to stay home," said FC Health Services Director Vanessa Miller. "In order to prevent the spread to others, they should be fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to work or school."
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nternship Program for Business and Computer Information Systems Kicks Off
Fullerton College has launched its Internship Program and is now offering internships in the areas of Business and Computer Information Systems for academic credit (BUS 295 F and CIS 295 F). The college is looking for local employers who would be interested in having interns during the fall, spring, and summer terms.
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Conference Targets Latino and African American High School Males
More than 800 11th and 12th grade males from local high schools will be introduced to many college and career options available to them when Fullerton College hosts the third annual Males Achieving Success (MAS) Conference on Thursday, Jan. 18.
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Spring 2018 Information Booths Available
Need help locating where a class meets or where to pick up a campus I.D.? Visit one of the information booths during the first week of classes; information booths will be available at three locations on campus starting Monday, Jan. 29 and will remain open through Thursday, Feb. 1. The booths offer information about campus resources and help new students navigate the college during the busiest week of the semester.
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President's Open Forum on February 20
In an effort to encourage communication and strengthen teamwork across campus, President Greg Schulz has scheduled a series of Open Forums. February's Open Forum will be held on Tuesday, February 20 in Room 1246. Please note the change in room location for February only. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend.
Save the Date! Fullerton College Night at Angels Stadium Returns April 6
Mark your calendar for April 6! Fullerton College will return to Anaheim Stadium to bring a fun-filled night at the ballpark. Be on the look out for more information. All proceeds from this event support the Food Bank.
Convocation Focuses on Guided Pathways
Celebration, kindness, laughs and learning sums up much of the 2018 Spring Convocation on Friday, January 26.
More than 450 faculty and staff gathered in the Campus Theatre for the spring semester opening event where the discussion focused on the state's new Guided Pathways initiative. See videos and read more...
In Case You Missed It: FC's 2017 in Review Holiday Greetings
A sense of community thrives at Fullerton College. Take a look back at 2017 and see some of our students, faculty and staff who help make up our Hornet Family! Watch here...
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Hornets Honor African American History Month with Campus Events
Fullerton College will honor African American History Month in February with a series of campus-wide events designed to inspire, educate and encourage students to take active roles in their communities while reflecting on the rich history and contributions of African Americans.
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Students of Distinction Nomination Forms Due Feb. 23
Nomination packets for the 2018 Students of Distinction Awards are now available through February 23 at the Student Activities Office in Room 214. The Students of Distinction Awards Ceremony is held in May of each year and publicly recognizes outstanding students for their achievements. This year the event will be held May 11 and is sponsored by Associated Students and the Office of Student Activities. For more information visit
http://activities.fullcoll.edu/
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Hornet Speech and Debate Victorious During Winter Break Tournaments
Over winter break, Fullerton College sent five competitors to participate in two separate speech and debate tournaments: The Great Salt Lake Invitational at the University of Utah and The Hannie Schaft Invitational at Southwestern College.
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Paired Courses Stimulate Student Success
Through paired courses between social science and reading Fullerton College students can be more successful in completing general education courses. Find out more by watching this
video.
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Career Builder Event - Internship Boot Camp
The Fullerton College Business and CIS Division will host their first Career Builder Workshop on Thursday, February 8 at 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in Room 228. The session will discuss internships and a few reasons why internships are investments in the future and how to enroll in the Fullerton College Business Internship Program. For more information,
visit the event Facebook page.
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Foundation Scholarship Applications Available Now Through Feb. 28
The Fullerton College Foundation has more than 250 scholarships available this spring. Each year, the foundation awards about $250,000 to Fullerton College students. Attend a scholarship application workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 2:30 - 4 p.m. in Room 611 or view the scholarship application at
www.fullcollfoundation.org. Additional workshops will be held throughout February.
See the flyer for details.
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Men's Basketball
The #12 Hornets hosted Santa Ana College on Friday night overpowering the Dons 87-57 in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. Up Next: FC (16-6 overall, 5-2 OEC) will host Irvine Valley College on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.
Women's Basketball
In an Orange Empire Conference game, the women's basketball squad turned it on at home Friday night beating Santa Ana College 74-46.
Up Next: The Hornets (8-12, 4-4) will host first place Irvine Valley College on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.
Baseball
The Hornets opened the season at the Bakersfield College Tournament this past weekend and won two out of three games. On Saturday, FC beat College of the Sequoias 9-2 and lost a tough one to Moorpark 6-5. On Sunday, Fullerton took on host Bakersfield and won convincingly 9-2.
Up Next: The Hornets will play in the College of the Desert Tournament this weekend.
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FC Art Gallery Presents V!sual Resistance Exhibit to Open 2018
Reception: Thursday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m.
Running through Feb. 21
The Fullerton College Art Gallery begins its new series of exhibits for the spring semester with V!sual Resistance. The exhibit offers viewpoints on social justice, politics and more by four artists: April Bey, Gomez Bueno, Dwora Fried and Narsiso Martinez. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. in the Art Gallery located in Building 1000, Room 1004.
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The Follies of Love
Friday, Feb. 1 and Saturday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m.
A story of the passion, joy, and excitement of young love, the scars of heartbreak, and the ultimate reconciliation that comes later in life - set to Jules Massenet's beautiful music.
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Monday, Jan. 29
First day of Spring 2018 semester
Thursday, Feb. 1
V!sual Resistance Opening Reception - 5 p.m., Art Gallery
Friday, Feb. 2
Financial Aid Fridays - 9:30 a.m., Room 611
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