APIDA Awareness Week Embraces Cultures and Understanding

Cerritos College celebrated the Asian Pacific Islander Desi Awareness week from January 23-26. A week full of events featured a movie screening, calligraphy workshop, henna tattoo, K-pop dance workshop, and bystander intervention training. These events brought cultural awareness to the campus community.

Club Rush Promotes Student Clubs and Campus Involvement

New and continuing students were treated to a special welcome-back-to-school tradition with a free pizza by Frantone's at ASCC's Club Rush on January 24. Clubs provided information to students to get involved on campus with fun activities, displays, and demonstrations.

Women's Wrestling Kicks Off Inaugural Season

The Cerritos College women's wrestling team opened its inaugural season, splitting two dual meets on January 27. The Falcons (1-1) opened with a 42-12 loss to Menlo College and followed with a 33-25 victory over Vanguard University. At the Cerritos Freestyle Open on January 28, the team had two individual champions, 155-pound Aine Drury (Westminster HS) and 170-pound Nile Jernigan (Cerritos HS/University of the Cumberlands). For more about women's wrestling, visit the Athletics website. In addition, the Norwalk Patriot featured the inaugural team. Read the story.

Retirees Sheela Hoyle, Mario Morales, and Gilbert Rodriguez Recognized

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees recognized retirees Sheela Hoyle, counselor; Mario Morales, senior electronics system technician; and Gilbert Rodriguez, information security analyst, for their many years of service to the College on January 25. Thank you for your service and best wishes in your retirement!
Link to the full story about Sheela
Link to the full story about Mario
Link to the full story about Gilbert

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Celebrate Black History Month 

Join our Black History Month celebration for an enriching cultural experience.
Black History Month Mixer: Tuesday, January 31, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. in Santa Barbara Building
All Black Everything Silent Party: Wednesday, February 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at PAC outdoor stage. 
For more BHM events, view the flyer.

Teacher TRAC Kicks-Off the Spring 2023 Semester

Teacher TRAC hosted a spring 2023 Kick-Off event on January 26. Faculty and managers learn about what’s new with the program and re-engaged around the unique and critical role community college plays in the teaching profession. The event featured a guest speaker Dr. Steve Bautista, counselor/coordinator of the Center for Teacher Education at Santa Ana College.

American Red Cross Blood Drive Today and Tomorrow

Help save lives. Donate blood. Mon., Jan. 30 & Tue., Jan. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Student Center South Stage. Come give and automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting trip for you and a guest to Super Bowl LVll in Phoenix. Visit the calendar for more info.

Students Ride Metro for Free with GoPass

Current students who pay their Student Activities Fee can now ride and transfer between several transit systems all over L.A. thanks to the Metro pilot program. Visit the web for more information. Email studentlife@cerritos.edu for questions.