President's Weekly, February 10

February 10, 2020

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Celebration of Black History Month continues with this annual campus event hosted by the Cadena Cultural Center which honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s call for community service. CommUNITY Day will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the quad. The event connects students with campus resources and non-profit organizations in the surrounding community. Learn more.

President's Open Forum Feb. 19

President Schulz will host an Open Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. in Room 224. Pizza and refreshments will be available. Learn more here.

President's Day Weekend - Campus Closed

Fullerton College will be closed Friday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 17 in honor of Lincoln's Birthday and President's Day. Weekend classes will not meet.

Play Honors Women's Right to Vote | Feb. 13

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters and the 19th Amendment - the Political Science Department and the League of Women Voters of North Orange County are hosting "Tea with Alice and Me: Zoe Nicholson" on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 7-10 p.m. in the Campus Theatre. The event is free.

EFMP Campus Forums

Attend one of these forums for an update on the Educational and Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) project. The EFMP team will share the progress made based on feedback to date, and would like to obtain additional perspectives and feedback to further inform the draft master plan. The forum in on Thursday, Feb. 13 in Building 200, Room 228. All faculty, staff and students are invited from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. A classified professionals forum will be from 3 to 4 p.m.

Mindful Mondays Offer Time to Relax and Refocus

Students and staff are invited to join the Fullerton College Mindful Growth Initiative for a guided mindfulness practice every Monday from 12 - 12:30 p.m. See the flyer for dates and location.

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

The training is four hours and is offered to all permanent employees who need to keep their first aid and CPR/AED certifications current. Instruction includes First Aid, Adult CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. View the flyer for a complete list of times and locations.

Staff Development Presents Spring 2020 Professional Learning

Staff Development mini conferences are back, providing a few focused professional learning days during the semester. The first mini conference is on Wednesday, Feb. 26 and Thursday, Feb. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. View the flyer for a complete list of dates and information.

Baseball

The team made it three in a row beating Palomar College 7-6 at home Saturday afternoon. Up Next: The Hornets will play at Moorpark College on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

Softball

The squad earned its first victory of the season on Thursday at College of the Canyons 10-2. Up Next: The Hornets hits the road on Tuesday, Feb.11 when they play Palomar College at 2:30 p.m.

Men's Basketball

Fullerton fended off Golden West College 62-51 at home. The victory puts the Hornets at 9-3 in the Orange Empire Conference, and gives them a 20-win season with an overall record of 20-3. Up Next: Fullerton plays on Tuesday, Feb. 11 when they travel to Santiago Canyon College at 6 p.m.

Women's Basketball

In an Orange Empire Conference match, the Hornets knocked off Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday night 62-31. FC is currently in second place in the OEC and looking for more as they welcome Riverside City College on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m.

Men's Tennis

Fullerton beat Bakersfield 8-1 last Friday at home. Up Next: The Hornets travels to Cerritos College on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Matches begin at 2 p.m.

Women's Tennis

The team fell at home to Bakersfield on Friday 5-4. Up Next: Fullerton (2-3) heads off to Cerritos College on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Matches begin at 2 p.m.

Women's Track and Field

On the field side, freshman Sydney DeVilla placed second in the discus with a season opener of 112' 6". Sydney tossed a 34' 9.5" for third place with the shot put. Sophomore, Angellee Vernon was fourth in the shot put for her best personal record throw of 34' 4.25". The javelin threw 76' 1" for her and teammate, DeVilla never throwing the javelin before had a 77' 7" effort. The middle distance women competed in the 800m, 1500m and 3K events for the track competition.

Men's Track and Field

Mauro Rosales took 2nd in the 3000m Steeplechase today at the Battle of the Regions at Bakersfield College.

Women's Soccer

Hornet freshman Mia Bannon officially signed her scholarship papers with Culver-Stockton College on Friday afternoon. This past season, Bannon helped Fullerton to an 11-5-5 record and a playoff berth.

Instruments of Change: A Compendium

Jan. 30 - Feb. 19, Art Gallery

A growing campaign for a social practice urban art movement has emerged as colorful and expressive, with artists using local streets as canvases to experiment and adorn. The Fullerton College Art Gallery is proud to exhibit more portable artworks created by Latin American street artists. The Fullerton Museum Center is hosting a concurrent exhibition of mural work by the same artists.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

Time Management Workshop - 9:30 a.m., Room 2020

Wednesday, Feb. 12

Uncertain About Your Major? - 10:30 a.m., Room 2029

Thursday, Feb. 6

EFMP Campus Forums - 1 p.m., Room 228

Tea with Alice and Me: Zoe Nicholson - 7 p.m., Campus Theatre

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