Campus Connection - February 5, 2018 | Diversity Edition

Dr. Maulana Karenga

Dr. Maulana Karenga Headlines Black History Month Celebrations

Dr. Maulana Karenga, the world-renowned creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba, will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 Black History Month celebration on February 14. Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of African Studies at California State University, Long Beach and is internationally known for his expertise... Link to the full story about Black History Month

Student food and housing insecurity

College Tackles Food and Housing Insecurity Among Students

Food insecurity is a reality to today’s students. In fact, close to 13% of community college students experience food insecurity (Urban Institute, August 2017). The College established the Food and Housing Insecurity Taskforce in summer 2017 to address the issues... Link to the full story about Taskforce

Carlos Ayalad

Meet Panelist Carlos Ayala! FREE STEM Symposium This Friday!

Meet Carlos Ayala, Software Developer! He's one of the featured panelists of the College's STEM Symposium coming on Feb 9, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Read about Carlos and find out how he used to dream about doing what he does now, and meet him at the Symposium! Link to the full story about Carlos

Carlos Ayalad

Meet Panelist Carlos Ayala! FREE STEM Symposium This Friday!

Meet Carlos Ayala, Software Developer! He's one of the featured panelists of the College's STEM Symposium coming on Feb 9, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Read about Carlos and find out how he used to dream about doing what he does now, and meet him at the Symposium! Link to the full story about Carlos

Paula Pereira with her book

Librarian Paula Pereira Pens Second Book

The Cerritos College Librarian Paula Pereira recently published her second book Matt Is a Normal Cat. Matt Is a Normal Cat highlights the simple, yet fulfilling life of an older immigrant and her cat. With this book, Paula hopes to inspire many to live a fulfilling life... Link to the full story about Paula's new book

 

Stay Informed

Shared Governance Committee Meetings: February 5 - 9

Tuesday, February 6
2 p.m. - Developmental Education (LC 62)

Wednesday, February 7
3 p.m. - Student Success and Support (TBD)

Thursday, February 8
1:30 p.m. - Curriculum (Board Room)

Friday, February 9
9 a.m. - Information Technology Standards (SS 16)

*Meeting date may change. Please contact committee chairs to confirm meeting schedule. List of committees
Committee Chairs, please notify us when your meeting schedule changes from your committee webpage.

 

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