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President's Weekly
COVID-19 Edition
April 27, 2020
Summer Semester Update
Fullerton College will continue offering only remote/online courses through the summer semester. A revised summer schedule became available in MyGateway on Monday, April 27, before student registration appointments start on Tuesday, April 28.

President's Open Office Hour
President Schulz will host virtual Open Office Hours on April 30 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. and on Tuesday, May 5 at 4 p.m. Visitors will remain in a virtual waiting room until meeting with Dr. Schulz.

Meeting ID: 936 8025 9443 Password: 025637

Meeting ID: 923 5230 4094 Password: 268164
Annual Earth Day Symposium Adapts to Online Format
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of International Earth Day, more than 200 gathered for an online forum. Fullerton College faculty and community leaders led 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 was a meaningful moment to highlight and stir ideas and to envision a brighter future.
Free Hungry Hornet Food Service Offered Weekly
More than 400 students participated in the new Hungry Hornet Drive-Thru and walk-up service last week! The free meal distribution will occur each Friday for the remainder of the semester. Students are encouraged to submit an interest form on a weekly basis on the Basic Needs Website. The weekly submission form will open at 8 a.m. on Mondays and will close at noon on Thursdays. Students will receive their confirmation email by 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Students who have trouble accessing the survey should refresh their browser. Students who do not receive a confirmation should check their spam folder. (EOPS students are invited to participate on Thursdays.)

Buzzy Art Contest Winner  
Congratulations to student Gisela Garcia, who submitted the winning art piece for the Buzzy Art Contest sponsored by Student Life and Leadership. Garcia won a “radically student centered” hoodie and gift card for her poignant rendition of Buzzy amidst a backdrop of the campus quad and hub of student life, and a message of positivity.

Student Life and Leadership launched the contest to encourage community and campus engagement during the closure. The staff has also hosted jam music sessions, meetings and workshops on Zoom. To view upcoming virtual events and offerings visit https://studentlife.fullcoll.edu/ 
#HornetsTogetherApart
Classified Senate members and Associated Students President Selena Cruz are the latest Hornets to share photos on social media. Campus Communications launched the ongoing social media campaign to highlight some of the ways our Hornets are practicing social distancing and studying/working while at home. Share yours this week to be featured in next the next President’s Weekly.
Students
Polls Now Open for A.S. Elections
Voting is now open for Associated Students elections for the 2020-21 academic year! Students will need to use their ID and password they use for MyGateway and Canvas. They will only be permitted to vote once.

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.

To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/2K4q0aR 
Theatre Arts Hosts Virtual Speaker Series
Theatre Arts professor Michael Mueller and his wife, Kate Mueller, 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.


To receive the Zoom link, email kate.mueller20@gmail.com 
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.

Phi Theta Kappa Presents FC Students Support Group
Has COVID-19 got you stressed? Is the uncertainty of your classes overwhelming you? Want to talk with other classmates going through similar things? Then come join FC Students Support Group for a Zoom chat experience with your fellow peers! Talk about your unique experiences, help support each other and learn about the FC resources that are being offered. All Fullerton College students are welcome!

This meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 2-3 p.m. Contact PTK@fullcoll.edu for more information including the Zoom meeting link.
Faculty and Staff
Webinar Series: Racial Equity in Online Environments
A series of six webinars presented by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and the Center for Urban Education. Full series details available on the CUE website. This webinar series runs until May 28.
Spring Special Online Teaching Certificate Offered
Staff Development and the Online Teaching Certificate (OTC) Team have launched the OTC Spring Special 2020 program. During this transition to remote teaching, the Fullerton College Online Teaching Certificate Team has created a special, revised version of the Online Teaching Certificate (OTC) to support a larger number of faculty than ever before to develop the tools they need to create dynamic and equitable online learning experiences for students. The Online Teaching Certificate Spring Special 2020, is designed to prepare faculty to become certified online instructors at Fullerton College. Read more…
Fullerton College Foundation Raising Funds For Students
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!
Helpers Helping
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.