President's Weekly, Dec. 3

December 3, 2018

News Staff Arts Athletics Events

Even wonder how decisions get made at Fullerton College or why we do things the way we do? The new President's Advisory Council Year-End Report helps to demystify how work gets done at Fullerton College. The 2017-18 report is now available. Click here for the digital report. Request a hard copy by emailing Peter Surowski at PSurowski@fullcoll.edu .

Spring Semester Begins January 28

It's not too late to register for classes! Check the Open Class Schedule to see what classes are still open.

Last President's Weekly for Fall 2018

The President's Weekly will take a hiatus during the winter. The newsletter will resume on Jan. 28, 2019. Stay current on news at Fullerton College throughout the break, by visiting the News Center and our various social media sites.

Fullerton College Offers Weekly Meditation Sessions to Encourage Mindfulness Practice

This fall Fullerton College added more opportunities for students and staff to practice regular mindful meditation through the Mindful Mondays and Tranquil Tuesdays session series. Tranquil Tuesdays were added to the mix of sessions this year as a way to get more students and staff to participate. The sessions are a product of the Mindful Growth Initiative which began in 2016 and fosters contemplative practices and growth opportunities to develop equity, student success, individual well-being, and community. Read more...

A Holiday in Storybook Land - Staff Holiday Party: Dec. 4

The holidays are here! Celebrate with faculty and staff at the annual holiday lunch on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 11:30 a.m. in Rooms 224-228. A celebration for evening staff will also take place the same day at 9:30 p.m. Divisions and departments are encouraged to bring potluck dishes. View a list of assignments.

Sodexo Food Services Hours of Operation

Sodexo food services will be closed during part of the 2018-2019 winter break beginning on Dec. 8. Please see the attached flyer in printable format to post in designated locations.

FC Faculty Exhibiting in Downtown Santa Ana

A four-person exhibition curated by Christopher Synicky opens Dec. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Santa Ana College and includes work by Fullerton College Faculty Deborah Davidson along with Joe Forkan, Crystal Yachin Lee, and Eric Merrell.

Men's Basketball

Fullerton beat out a talented Victor Valley College squad 86-73 on Friday at the Citrus College Invitational. The Hornets faced off against the only team to beat them this season in No. 5 Citrus College. In a hard-fought contest, FC came out on top 90-86. Up Next: Fullerton (7-1 overall) heads Northern California to play in the Foothill College Tournament Dec. 7-9. The Hornets open up with Marin College on Friday at 8 p.m.

Women's Basketball

The Hornets (3-2 overall) hosted the FC Alumni team made up of former Hornet players from various decades in the Colleen Riley Link To Legacy game. FC won the game 70-61 against former players coached by FC Hall of Fame Coach Debi Woelke. Up Next: Fullerton (3-2 overall) will play in the L.A. Valley College Tournament this weekend, Dec. 7-9. They will open up against San Francisco on Friday at 1 p.m.

Men's Soccer

After having the best season in the program's history, the FC men's staff was recognized Thursday night as the 2018 CCCSCA Coaching Staff of the Year. Fullerton ended the regular season with an overall record of 17-2-3 with a conference record of 11-1-2. The 17-win mark shatters the program record for most wins in a season. Fullerton also broke the record for most shutouts in a season with 12. It has only been three seasons since Head Coach Greg Aviles took over the program and turned it into one of the best in the state. The coaching staff of Aviles, Kenny Castellanos, Miguel Batista, and Ryan Gonzalez work very hard all year long taking great pride in their student-athletes' success in the classroom and on the field. Read more...

Jazz Band and J-Train

Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Campus Theatre

Directors Bruce Babad and Jamie Shew present their award winning ensembles in an evening of instrumental and vocal jazz.

Percussion Ensemble

Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall

The Percussion Ensemble is a chamber music group performing new works for percussion. The ensemble provides a chance for students to apply the technical skills they learn in lessons/classes to explore art and decision making with fellow percussionists.

Brass Ensembles Concert

Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall

Consisting of trumpet, French horn, trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion players, this active group of intermediate-through-advanced level brass students is well-known for its varied and enjoyable concerts.

Violet

Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Bronwyn Dodson Theatre

This multi-award-winning musical follows a scarred woman who embarks on a cross-country bus trip to be healed by a minister and discovering the true meaning of beauty along the way.

Comedy Improv

Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., Bronwyn Dodson Theatre

The highly popular Improvisation for Theatre, Film, and Television class host a comedy improv night each semester.

Applied Piano Recital

Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall

Ensemble performs pieces from the 18th century to the present.

A Fullerton Christmas

Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., Campus Theatre

Ensemble performs pieces from the 18th century to the present.

December 3-6

Finals Week Hospitality

Saturday, December 8

Last day of classes

Monday, December 24 - Monday, January 1

Winter Holidays - Campus Closed

Monday, January 28

Spring Semester Begins

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