Ben Pendleton's Life Celebrated by Campus Family

The College celebrated the life of Ben Pendleton, who left us earlier this month, on February 23. The campus family shared favorite memories of Ben and paid tribute to his contributions to the College and students.  Ben joined the district in July 1984 and worked in various positions and departments and his current assignment was as an Admissions and Records Analyst. He provided service excellence to our students, staff, and faculty, and was awarded the November 2020 Employee of the Month. Ben was a strong supporter of our student veterans and served as the Student Veterans Club advisor for a decade. Donations are being accepted for the student veterans scholarship named in honor of Ben.

College Enhances International Education Through a Virtual English-Language Camp for Taiwanese Children

Cerritos College recently offered a virtual English-language camp to 300 Taiwanese children. Led by 60 college student volunteers, the three-day camp taught English and the American culture and introduced various areas of study that the U.S. colleges offer to the participants from Taiwan... Link to the full story about the English-language camp

Andrea Wittig Named Employee of the Month of January 2023

The Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Andrea Wittig as the recipient of the Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee of the Month Award for January 2023. Andrea has served as Executive Assistant to the President at Cerritos College for 17 years. Andrea balances a variety of tasks and projects and is always willing to learn new things... Link to the full story about Andrea 

University Fair A Success

University Fair brought more than 30 universities on campus on February 22. Students had an opportunity to meet with university representatives and learn about various institutions to determine their transfer campus. CSUs, UCs, private, and out-of-state universities provided information to students. Free lunch from The Habit was provided to attendees.

All-Gender Restrooms on Campus

At last week’s Board meeting, the Board adopted a resolution to increase the number of single-stall, gender-neutral restrooms across campus. In December 2022, the ASCC presented a resolution to the Board, advocating for greater equity for students in diverse and marginalized communities. They cited an essential need for LGBTQIA+ students to have access to gender-neutral restrooms that afford privacy and safety in alignment with their gender identity. Students with disabilities will also have a greater opportunity for assistance in gender-neutral restrooms. An online map with current gender-neutral restrooms on campus is available. Link to the message sent to all students

Nick Real Shares His Vision for CTE in Downey USD Podcast

Dean of Technology Nick Real was featured on the latest episode of Future Groove, Downey USD's career and college readiness podcast. He talked about the training programs offered by the Cerritos College machine shops, which prepare students for in-demand careers in design thinking, user experiences, and entrepreneurship. Nick also explored how learners of any age can take advantage of increased flexibility to earn college credit and gain a competitive edge in university admissions. Listen to the episode.

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You're Invited! President's Spring 2023 Speaker Series

The Spring 2023 President’s Speaker Series: A Falcon’s Guide to Soaring to New Heights will provide expert discussion and insights on how you can master the art of mental, physical, and financial health.
Three sessions on Fridays, March 3, March 31, and April 7.  Register now through your Cornerstone account on the Cerritos Portal. View the flyer for more information.

40+ Jobs Featured at February 24 Job Fair

Human Resources hosted a job fair exclusively for job openings available at Cerritos College on February 24. At the Job Fair, representatives from the hiring departments provided information about the job and the department, and answered jobseekers' questions. Cerritos College has 40 job opportunities on campus. Visit the HR web for more information.

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.