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The Theatre Arts Department's production of American Idiot, with music by Green Day, runs March 9 - 11 for general audiences. This energy-filled rock opera follows Johnny, Tunny and Will as they struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. Get your tickets early for this limited engagement. Students are also welcome to attend a matinee performance on March 15 at 10 a.m. Read more. |
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FC Art Gallery Presents Artist in Residence Abel Alejandre
Masculinity will be on full display through the artwork of Fullerton College's artist in resident Abel Alejandre. An immigrant from Mexico, Alejandre came to Los Angeles in 1975. His family settled in Wilmington, which he considers to be his hometown. "A nearby Boys Club of America afforded me a sanctuary wherein I could doodle, read, and play billiards," says Alejandre. "It was perhaps there that my creative path began. In time, my attraction to drawing became transformative."
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FC Faculty Dr. Wu Recipient of 2017 Hayward Award
Natural Sciences professor Dr. Jo Wen Wu is a recipient of the 2017 Hayward Award. The Hayward Award is granted to four faculty members statewide every year for outstanding excellence in teaching and commitment to their students, profession and institution. Presented by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, each awardee is nominated by their fellow peers in their faculty senate. Each recipient receives a plaque and a $1,250 cash award.
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Reminder: College-Wide Active-Shooter Drill Set for Wednesday
On Wednesday, March 8 at 10:15 a.m., Fullerton College will participate in an active-shooter emergency drill.
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Join the FC Community for 15 Minutes of Mindful Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation is being offered in the Adaptive Computer Lab this semester. Join the Fullerton College campus community for 15 minutes of meditation on March 8, April 6, April 26 and May 11 at 4 p.m. in the Library in room 804. Get to know the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. Mindfulness practices increase well-being, which links to increased academic success and retention. For more information, contact Lynette Pratt at
lpratt@fullcoll.edu or call 714-992-7545.
International Womyns's Day Celebration
The Ethnic Studies Department is hosting
Ladies First: An International Womyn's Day Hip Hop Celebration on March 8 at 7 p.m. on the quad. The event features local vendors, a DJ and local hip hop performers. This event is a free public event and is open to the entire campus and community.
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7th Annual Women's Forum Focusing on Higher Education
The Cadena Cultural Center and Fullerton College Women's Community present the 7th annual Women's Forum on Monday, March 13 at 10:15 a.m. in Room 224. The 2017 keynote theme is "Women in Higher Education." For more information, contact the Cadena Cultural Center at 714-992-7086 or email
cadena@fullcoll.edu. View
the flyer for the event here.
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Read Across America
Chancellor Cheryl Marshall and President Greg Schulz visited the preschoolers at the Child Lab School last week in honor of Read Across America. Dr. Seuss's birthday is March 2, and each year on that day the National Education Association spearheads Read Across America as a nationwide celebration that promotes literacy and the love of reading. See the photos on the
Fullerton College Facebook page.
Debate Team Takes Top Awards at 2017 Spring Swing Tournament
Fullerton College debaters competed against teams from CSUN, CSUF, and CSUM at the Spring Swing tournament hosted jointly by Fullerton College and CSUF on March 3 and 4.
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Sociology Club Animal Shelter Collection
The Sociology Club is hosting a collection for new items to donate to a local animal shelter and rescue groups. The collection lasts through March 28. Items needed include collars, leashes, harnesses, dog/cat treats and food, potty pads, toys, blankets, dog beds, grooming supplies, paper towels, laundry detergent, cat litter and boxes, etc. A drop-off box will be located in the 1400 Building, Room 1423-04 or a member of the club can pick up the items on campus. For more information, contact Angie Andrus at
aandrus@fullcoll.edu or call 714-992-7532.
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Tomato Plant Sale Coming Up
The Horticulture Department is hosting its spring Tomato Plant sale this weekend. The sale includes nearly 8,000 plants of more than 120 varieties of tomatoes. The sale runs on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the Horticulture Department at 714-992-7135,
visit their website
for more information.
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Enter Now for the WorldFest Chalk Art Contest!
One of the many ways to participate in this year's WorldFest is to enter the Chalk Art Contest competing in one of three categories: People, Cultures, and the Earth (environment). Winners in each category will receive a $100 FC Bookstore Gift Card. To enter, contestants must be a currently enrolled Fullerton College student. View complete details in
the event flyer.
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Travel to Paris this Fall
The Study Abroad Program is traveling to Paris this fall. Students are invited to attend an information session on March 9 at 6 p.m. in Building 200, Room 229 to learn more about how to become a part of this exciting journey. The information session will cover eligibility, cost, travel dates and program information. For more information, visit
http://studyabroad.fullcoll.edu.
Get Nervous at the Thought of Interviewing?
The Career and Life Planning Center can help! This week the center is offering an Interview and Elevator Speech Workshop on March 8 at 3 p.m. in the Career and Life Planning Center located in the 2000 Building, second floor. For a full list of events,
visit the center's website.
Elements of MLA Documentation
This workshop on March 9 at noon, will answer questions about using MLA formatting and correctly citing sources using the NoodleBib program. Most appropriate for ENGL 60 F and above and ESL 186 F and 190 F.
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Can I Afford this University?
The Transfer Basics 501 seminar provides students with the basics of how to afford a college/university in an easy-to-understand, practical way. This event is March 9 at 2 p.m. in Building 200, Room 212. Students must RSVP to the Transfer Center by calling 714-992-7086 or visiting Room 212.
Improve Your Active Reading Skills
Basic Skills is hosting various Student Success Workshops during the spring. These workshops are open to all Fullerton College students, in any discipline, and are facilitated by graduate students in the Basic Skills Graduate Student Mentorship Program. This week's workshop is on Wednesday March 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Library, Room 808A.
Read the pdf flyer for a complete schedule.
AS Benefit Holders, Get Your Free Lanyard!
Free lanyards are available to the first 2,400 students with AS Benefits this semester and can be picked up in the Associated Students office in Building 200, Room 202.
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Grads to Be Program Hosts Speaker Event for Undocumented Students
The Grads to Be Program is pleased to host Carolina Valdivia on March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon in Building 200, Rooms 224-228. She is the creator of the My Undocumented Life website that provides comprehensive information and resources to undocumented immigrants on navigating the educational system.
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Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team hosted Chaffey College in the SoCal Regional Final on Saturday night and gave the Panthers an 86-70 season-ending loss. The win now advances the Hornets to the CCCAA State Tournament for the first time since 2008.
Up Next: The Hornets play in the 2017 CCCAA State Finals at Las Positas College. The State Tournament runs March 9-12. Fullerton plays on Thursday, March 9 at 1 p.m.
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Women's Track
The Hornets competed in the CSLA Invitational on March 4 and great opportunities happened as they competed against other community colleges and four-year athletes. On the infield, six personal efforts were achieved for the throwers. Marianne Gourd had three personal records in the shot put, discus and hammer events. Yessenia Gutierrez and Jacqueline Goodbeau also had personal record improvements.
Up Next: The Occidental Distance Carnival Spring Break Classic March 10 at 10 a.m. at Occidental College.
Men's Track
The Hornets got to compete against several universities and some national-level competition at Cal State Los Angeles. Justin Walker is slowly but surely rounding into shape with good performances in the Long Jump and 110mHH. Walker is ranked in the top five for both events in community colleges. Francisco Padilla performed well in the Discus and Hammer Throw. Xavier Chavez had a personal record in the 1500m.
Up Next: The Hornets will head to Eagle Rock this Friday for the Occidental Invitational.
Softball
The Hornets hosted a double-header on Saturday against LA Valley College and Rio Hondo College and came away with two wins.
Up Next: Fullerton will host another double-header today against El Camino College. Game one is at noon and game two is at 2 p.m.
Baseball
Fullerton took on Santa Barbara City College at home on Thursday afternoon and dropped one against the Vaqueros 3-1.
Up Next: The Hornets will begin Orange Empire Conference play on March 7 at home against Irvine Valley College at 2 p.m.
Women's Beach Volleyball
Fullerton played down at Carlsbad State Beach for a three-way matchup against Palomar and Mira Costa Colleges. In the first match against Palomar, FC fell 4-1 to the Comets. Against Mira Costa, Fullerton lost 5-0.
Up Next: The Hornets will play March 8 at home against Rio Hondo College.
Men's Volleyball
The Hornets made quick work of Palomar College beating the Comets 3-0 on the road.
Up Next: Fullerton will host Long Beach City College this March 8 at 6 p.m.
Women's Tennis
The Hornets won 9-0 at home against Imperial Valley College on Friday.
Up Next: FC will host Orange Coast College tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Men's Tennis
The FC men's tennis team grabbed a 5-4 win at Bakersfield College on Friday.
Up Next: The Hornets will take on Orange Coast College on the road tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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American Idiot
March 9-11
Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. An energy-fueled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day's groundbreaking album to execute the story. Presale tickets are $12.50 and tickets sold at the door are $15. Students are also welcome to attend a matinee performance on March 15 at 10 a.m.
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March 13 - April 3, Exhibition
The Fullerton College Art Gallery welcomes Abel Alejandre as the 2017 Artist in Residence. Alejandre's gallery showing will be from March 13 - April 3 with an opening reception on March 9 from 5-7 p.m. Alejandre frequently explores the public and private spheres of masculinity. He has come across no definitive answers, and seeks only to record, and to interpret, a lifetime of observation.
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Wednesday, March 8
A.S. Blood Donor Days - 1 p.m., Room 224-8
Thursday, March 9
A.S. Blood Donor Days - 8 a.m., Room 224-8
Friday, March 10
My Undocumented Life - 10 a.m., Room 224-8
Tomato Plant Sale - 10 a.m., Building 1600
Saturday, March 11 - Sunday, March 12
Tomato Plant Sale - 10 a.m., Building 1600
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