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Nearly 2,000 kindergartners visited Fullerton College on Friday, April 28 for the 22nd annual KinderCaminata. The event, which focuses on instilling the importance of a good education and exposing children to various career options, featured more than 40 lively demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences for children and their families to explore. The Sociology Club, seen above, was one of many FC groups that offered fun activities for the kindergartners. Read more... |
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Loves Fullerton Comes to FC
Fullerton College welcomed thousands of people to campus for Love Fullerton, the annual city-wide day of service, on April 29. The college welcomed volunteers from Fullerton services projects as well as volunteers from other Love events from the cities of Orange, Placentia, La Habra and Anaheim at the appreciation BBQ. Dr. Gil Contreras, vice president of student services, gave a rousing Hornet welcome.
See the video here. In addition, a food collection was held to benefit the FC Food Bank where more than 1,100 items were collected.
FC's First Style Night Set for May 11
The FC Fashion Department presents its first Style Night on May 11 at the Wilshire Auditorium from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Style Night is a free event for the campus and local community to experience fashion at Fullerton College. The department will present a showcase of student work and includes music, photo opportunities, a live style competition judged by local fashion bloggers, a high school upcycle competition, industry speakers and an award ceremony. View the flyer for the event here.
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New MyGateway Coming Soon
NOCCCD's Information Services is working on a new implementation of MyGateway. MyGateway is the portal that allows students, faculty and staff of Cypress College, Fullerton College, the School of Continuing Education and the NOCCCD District Office to access all their information and services through a single website.
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Mission Statement Forums Held May 8, 12
The campus community is invited to attend an open forum to discuss the college's new mission statement. The forum will be offered on May 8 at 5 p.m. and repeated on May 12 at 10 a.m. Both forums will take place in Building 200, Room 224. Read more...
Health Services Presents Lunch and Learn
On Wednesday, May 3 from noon to 1 p.m. in Building 200, Room 227, the Women's Transitional Living Center (WTLC) will be on campus to discuss domestic violence and what their organization does to prevent domestic violence in the community. Free lunch will be provided first come, first served.
Learn more...
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Spring Plant Sale Starts May 6
The Spring Plant Sales blossoms again this weekend. The Horticulture Department's sale will offer a variety of native and drought tolerant, perennials, vines, succulents, vegetable, herbs and more. The sale runs three days starting on Saturday, May 6. For complete information and hours of operation please
visit the Horticulture Department's website
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Workshop Addresses Trauma-Informed Practices
In this workshop, participants will learn about trauma-informed practices that show particular promise with students who are foster or former foster youth but can effectively support students who have suffered trauma in other contexts. There will be a discussion on strategies for incorporating these practices into both classroom and student services settings, along with practical tips for managing secondary trauma as knowledgeable and compassionate practitioners. This workshop will be hosted by Staff Development on Friday, May 5 at 9 a.m. Learn more and register on the MyGateway.
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Student Panel on Mindfulness Classroom Practices
Fullerton College students will discuss the impact of a consistent mindfulness practice on their academic, social, and personal lives and describe changes in their mental, social, physical and academic well-being as a result of cultivating mindful awareness. Students, staff, faculty and administrators are welcome to attend on Tuesday, May 2 in Room 1428.
Staff Development Workshops
On Monday, May 1 at 3 p.m. there is a Collaboration in an Online Class in the TEC, Room 800D. There is also a workshop on video making for online instruction in the TEC on Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m.
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Women's Track
The Hornets finished up the Orange Empire Conference Championships with a fourth place finish claiming 64 points last Friday at Riverside City College. The first track event was a success and the theme to follow for the rest of the day for the Hornets.
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Up Next: The Southern California Regional Championships on Saturday, May 6 at Cerritos College at 9 a.m.
Men's Track
The Hornet men's track and field team came away with some exciting performances at Orange Empire Conference Championships at Riverside City College over the weekend.
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Up Next: The Hornets will send nine athletes to the Southern California Regional Meet to be held at Cerritos College on Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m.
Softball
The Hornet softball team will host a play-in game for the Southern California Regional Playoffs this Tuesday, May 2. #15 Fullerton will play #18 Allan Hancock College on Hornet Field at 3 p.m. Come on out and support your Hornets!
Six Fullerton players (Eryka Springer, Anabel Mendez, Elexa Rangel, Mel Madrigal, Amanda Guillen) earned All-Orange Empire Conference honors last week with sophomore center fielder Jill Saiza being named as the Defensive Player of the Year! Read more...
Baseball
The baseball team ended their season last Friday beating Golden West College on the road 6-4. The win gave the Hornets the season series over the Rustlers winning two out of three games. The team just missed the playoffs by the skin of their teeth with an overall finish with an overall record of 18-22.
Tennis
The Hornets lost on Friday in the round of 32 for singles and then in round 16 for doubles at the State Championship Tournament in Ojai. They were good matches overall with great efforts put forth. "It was exciting to see how well we did considering we were pretty beat up by this point in the season. It was really good to have them back in post-season play again, and we plan on coming back next season to compete as well," said Head Coach Yolanda Duron.
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May 8-17
Opening Reception: May 4 at 5 p.m.
This annual exhibition presents the best of the best artwork created during the current academic year. Prizes will be awarded to the students who demonstrate the highest artistic merit. Many works will be available for purchase.
Symphonic Winds
Thursday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Fullerton College Symphonic Winds group in concert.
Applied Voice Recital
Sunday, May 7 at 3:30 p.m.
Fullerton College Applied Voice students present a Spring Recital.
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Wednesday, May 3
Internship Academy 101 - 1:30 p.m., Room 228
Thursday, May 4
2017 Umoja Awards - Noon, Room 212
Friday, May 5
Small Business Day - 8:30 a.m., Room 228
Saturday, May 6
Spring Plant Sale - 9 a.m., Building 1600
Sunday, May 7
Spring Plant Sale - Noon, Building 1600
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