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On Monday, Oct. 9 through Thursday, Oct. 12, a visiting team from the Accrediting Commission of Community
and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) will be on campus to complete its evaluation of the college's performance on
a set of accreditation standards. The campus is invited to an Open Forum on Tuesday and
a Closing Meeting on Thursday. Read more...
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Earthquake Drill Set for Oct. 19
Fullerton College will be among thousands of schools and businesses across California who will participate in the Great ShakeOut Drill on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m. The earthquake and emergency preparedness drill is an opportunity for the campus to review earthquake drill procedures, test the emergency communications system, and practice evacuation protocols to ensure students and staff are well prepared for a major earthquake or disaster.
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President's Open Forum, Office Hour
In an effort to encourage communication and strengthen teamwork across campus, President Greg Schulz has scheduled a series of Open Forums. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend. The next Open Forum will be Oct. 16 from 2 - 3 p.m. in Building 200, Room 224. Dr. Schulz' next Open Office Hour will be Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.
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Immigration Panel and Guest Speaker
The NOCCCD Office of Diversity and Compliance has invited guest speaker Dr. Leo Chavez to lead a panel discussion about immigration myths and the recent changes to DACA. The event provides an opportunity to network with local transfer universities and community organizations that offer resources for undocumented students. This discussion is on Monday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. in the Wilshire Theatre.
Speech and Debate Competes at PSCFA Warm Up
The Fullerton College Speech and Debate Team participated in the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association's Warm-Up Tournament at El Camino College from Sept. 30 to Oct.1.
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Explore Mind and Body Wellness with FC Experts at the Wellness Symposium
Health Services will sponsor a Wellness Symposium on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Building 200, Rooms 224, 226 and 228. Come explore mind and body wellness with Fullerton College experts. Offerings include relaxation breaks in Room 224 and workshops on meditation, nutrition and muscle relaxation in Rooms 226 and 228. Details in the flyer.
Check out the flyer for more details.
3rd Annual Ethnic Studies Summit
The 3rd annual Fullerton College Ethnic Studies Summit will be Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14. This free, public two-day conference and celebration brings together students of all ages with scholar-activists, educators, organizers, artists, and the local community to explore the theme "Liberation, Autonomy, and Self-Determination." The event features renowned speakers, interactive workshops, dialogue circles, research presentations, multi-genre performances, film screenings, and a resources fair and artisan marketplace. For more information or to register,
click here
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event
The Sociology Club and Health Services will host a suicide prevention and awareness event on Monday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. in Building 1400, Room 1413. With Hope, The Amber Craig Memorial Foundation will provide presentation, resources, and a Q&A session. The event is open to all students, faculty and staff.
Annual Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Annual Security Report is released by October 1 of each year. Fullerton College's report is available
at this link
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Student Spotlight: Camille Serrano
Camille Serrano is an innovative and talented student-leader and entrepreneur who plans to build a career as a motivational speaker for LGBTQ+ youth. While still in high school at Sunny Hills High, Serrano launched a fundraiser to help end neonatal tetanus in third world countries by selling unique duct tape wallets she created on her own which helped save nearly 60 infant lives and mothers by financing vaccinations. At Fullerton College, Serrano is Vice President of Finance for Associated Students and proudly identifies with the LGBTQ+ community. She is driven by movements that support awareness and education related to stigmas of the LGBTQ+ community and serves her fellow Hornets by participating in student government, serving on several campus-wide committees, and working as a tutor in mathematics, English, ESL, science, and guitar all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA!
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One Book One College Film Screening and Discussion
Fullerton College's One Book One College has adopted "Just Mercy" as the selection for the 2017-2018 academic year. In addition to incorporating the book into many disciplines across campus, One Book One College hosts events and opportunities to discuss the book's themes. On Friday, Oct. 13 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. English Professor Cynthia Guardado will host a film screening and discussion on the thought-provoking documentary which analyzes the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. The screening will be held in Building 700, Room 738. For more information on One Book One College, contact Samantha Krag at
OneBook@fullcoll.edu
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FC Blood Drive a Success
More than 90 donors donated blood at the UC Irvine Health mobile unit on Oct. 5. A UC Irvine Health representative reported that 65 units of blood were collected that day and that the blood would be used to treat patients at UCI Health, Orange County's only Level I Trauma Center, including some patients who were recovering from the Las Vegas shooting. Thank you to all students and staff who donated. The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on campus Oct. 30 and 31. Please contact the
Student Activities Office for details.
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Fullerton College Hosts Manufacturing Day
More than 100 students, counselors, and faculty from La Habra, Savanna, and La Vista/La Sierra high schools visited Fullerton College for Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6 to gain an understanding of the many aspects of manufacturing and to broaden their perspective on pathways leading to careers in manufacturing. The day included hands-on demonstrations by instructors in the machine technology and printing technology programs at Fullerton College as well a proclamation presentation from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva. Read the press release for more details.
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Staff Development
Mindfulness Mondays continue this week at noon in Room 228. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, a workshop on Program Review starts at 11:30 a.m. in Room 800D. On Thursday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m., the first part of Mindful Basics is in Room 1426. There are three workshops on Friday, Oct. 13. Starting at 10 a.m. there is an introduction to Canvas in Room 316, followed by a Using Rubrics in Canvas workshop at noon. In Room 123, there is a Racial/Gender Microaggressions workshop at 12:30 p.m.
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Classified Employee Recognition Award Nominations
Classified Senate is accepting nominations for the Fall 2017 Classified Employee Recognition Award through Thursday, Oct. 26. All nominees must be permanent full/part-time classified professionals of Fullerton College, employed with the district for at least five years, and in good standing. Please download the nomination form to begin the process.
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Football
Hornet wideout Justin Manyweather was selected as the week 5 SCFA Southern Conference "Special Teams/All-Purpose Player of the Week." Manyweather took a 78-yard punt return to the house against Moorpark College helping FC route the Raiders 57-0. He had 5 returns for 121 yards (24.2 yard average). Up Next: The #1 in the nation Hornets had a bye this past Saturday, but they are back in action on Saturday, Oct. 14 when they travel to Grossmont College. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer
The Hornets lost a close game at home on Tuesday at the hands of conference rival Santa Ana College 1-0. The loss put them in third place (tied with Orange Coast) in a tight Orange Empire Conference race at 2-1-2. Meanwhile, Santa Ana's win rockets them into first place in the OEC with a record of 3-0-2.
Women's Soccer
The Fullerton College women's soccer team remains the top dog in the Orange Empire Conference after beating Santa Ana College 1-0 on the road last Tuesday. The Orange Empire Conference win bumps FC to 4-0-2 and knocks Santa Ana down 3-3 in conference play.
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FC Art Collection: Color and Contrast
August 28 - Oct. 10
Closing Reception: Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m.
The Fullerton College Art Department is proud to be in the possession of a very fine and envied collection of paintings, drawings, prints, and other objets d'art. "Color and Contrast" seeks to highlight and share some of the collection's finest examples, including works by prominent and influential figures such as Milford Zornes, Ruth Ellen Weisberg, Hung Liu, and Thomas Campbell. Stunning works by lesser known artists are also featured in this important exhibition that signals the beginning of a new, productive and exciting academic year.
One Man, Two Guvnors
Oct. 12-14
Richard Bean's hilarious comedy, One Man, Two Guvnors has 5-star reviews from every London newspaper and was the hit of the 2012 Broadway season. This Fullerton College performance is directed by Timothy Espinosa.
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Monday, Oct. 9
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event - 3 p.m., Room 1413
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Careers in Accounting - 1:30 p.m., Room 515
Thursday, Oct. 12
ACCJC Closing Meeting , 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Campus Theatre
Friday, Oct. 13
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
- 9 a.m., Building 2000, 2nd Floor
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