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Fullerton College
President's Weekly
COVID-19 Edition
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Laptops Available to Students
Fullerton College purchased 1,700 laptops to help students complete their remote learning while social distancing requirements continue through the spring semester. Laptops will be distributed to students on a first-come basis.
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Free Meals Available to Students on Fridays
Fullerton College students are invited to sign up for free weekly meals. The college is partnering with Sodexo, its food service provider, to distribute pre-packed bags of groceries starting Friday, April 24. Free feminine products and contraceptives will also be available to students, upon request.
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Care Packages Available to Class of 2020 Grads
Class of 2020 graduates are invited to sign up to receive a special, one-time “Buzzy Bundle for the Class of 2020” care package which will include a cap, a gown, a 2020 tassel, a commemorative Commencement 2020 pin, and more FC surprises for graduates. While this care package will never take the place of the Commencement ceremony the college would have had on May 23 please know that we celebrate your success as you embark on a new journey!
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AGS Sends Heartfelt Notes to First Responders
Members of Alpha Gamma Sigma took time last week to send some notes of positivity and appreciation to nurses, doctors, and first responders in our local community.
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President’s Open Forum Online
President Greg Schulz will host his first online Open Forum since the coronavirus pandemic struck the nation. Typically, President’s Open Forums are held once a month to encourage and strengthen teamwork across campus. The virtual Open Forum will be held on Zoom on Thursday, April 23 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 951 7857 1739 Password: 031795
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Bookstore: Sell Used Books Online
Sell used textbooks online and get paid through the Fullerton College Bookstore’s affiliate partner which offers no-cost shipping. Students can search for the book on the website, print a prepaid label and ship books back from the convenience of their homes. For more information visit
https://bookstore.fullcoll.edu or
www.nebook.com/virtualsellback
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FC Faculty Host Earth Day Webinar April 22
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of International Earth Day, Fullerton College faculty and community leaders are gathering in a conversation to re-imagine our world, drawing from lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and its connections to pre-existing social and environmental injustice. It is a moment to highlight and stir ideas and to envision a brighter future. Join the conversation!
When? International Earth Day, April 22 at 6 p.m. Where? Over zoom.
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Grads to Be Program Hosts Week of Legal Aid
The Grads to Be Program, which offers support to undocumented students at Fullerton College, will host a virtual Week of Legal Aid, April 28 – May 1. The virtual workshops will feature sessions with attorneys from the Public Law Center. Appointments are required.
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Tutoring Services for Students
Students are encouraged to access tutoring in a variety of ways. The Academic Support Center provides online tutoring to students via Smarthinking, as well as faculty-led Zoom sessions in the Writing Center, Reading Center, and ESL Lab. Students may schedule an appointment, attend a Zoom drop-in session with a live tutor or they can choose to submit a question and receive a reply later. Additional services are also available to EOPS and DSS students.
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Theatre Arts Hosts Virtual Speaker Series
Theatre Arts professor Michael Muller and his wife, Kate Muller, have created an exclusive opportunity for students to learn expert tips from theatre and film professionals. The Isolation Tank Speaker Series held weekly on Wednesdays from 5 – 6 p.m. via Zoom features interviews with professional actors, directors, producers, technicians, and more.
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Calling All Student Artists
The Fullerton College Art Gallery is now accepting entries for the 2020 Student Art Exhibition. All students who have created artwork in their Fullerton College Art Department classes in the past calendar year will be eligible to submit up to 4 artworks for consideration, maximum of 2 artworks per class. All media and Art History essays are welcome. All submissions are free. Artwork submissions will be accepted through a Canvas module through April 27.
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Faculty and Staff Invited to Guided Pathways Planning April 24
Faculty and staff are invited to an online Guided Pathways planning meeting on April 24. The meeting will have multiple sessions on Zoom seeking feedback on three of Fullerton College’s Guided Pathways’ pillars. Faculty and staff may attend all sessions or choose which sessions to attend. The agenda will be:
9 – 10:30 a.m. – Workgroup 4 – Understanding the Results of the fall Student Engagement Survey and Its Impact on Staff Development Planning Related to Fall Flex Day
11 – 12:30 a.m. – Workgroup 2 – A Proposal for a New Guided Entry System for Incoming Students
1 – 3 p.m. – Workgroup 3 – A Look at Starfish, A Student Management Software Solution
Meeting ID: 754 423 269. Password: Fullerton
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April 17 NOCCCD COVID-19 Update
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Spring Special Online Teaching Certificate
Staff Development and the Online Teaching Certificate (OTC) Team are pleased to announce that the OTC Spring Special 2020 is now ready!
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Fullerton College Foundation Raising Funds For Students
On this Giving Tuesday, please consider making a donation to the
Fullerton College Foundation, Inc. Emergency Fund. The support directly helps our students with $250 grants during the COVID-19 crisis. The first round of funding quickly ran out. Help us replenish the fund and support more students. Thank you!
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Over the next several weeks, this section of the President’s Weekly will be dedicated to sharing information and resources beyond what is available at Fullerton College. This includes resources at the state level, non-profit organizations offering support to local communities, health and wellness resources, and some feel good news to encourage and inspire us through these trying times.
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At Home/Distance Support
Economic Support
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Health and Wellness
Just for Laughs
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