Campus Police Sergeant Angel Castillo Receives Compassion Award

Campus Police Sergeant Angel Castillo was honored with a Compassion Award at the 24th Annual Stepping In Conference. Hosted by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and College Hospitals, the conference was held at the Doubletree Hotel in Norwalk with more than 500 people in attendance. Sergeant Castillo and his wife Gabby were honored for their demonstration of love and care in fostering five siblings, ages 9 to 15... Link to the full story about Angel

College's Efforts to Combat Student Homelessness Featured by Community College Daily

Cerritos College's efforts to tackle student housing insecurity were featured in the Community College Daily. The article featured President Fierro's interview and The Village, California’s first community college housing project exclusively for homeless students...Link to the Community College Daily article (external link)

Inaugural Daisy Award Honors Outstanding Nursing Students

Cerritos College Nursing Department recognized five students who received the inaugural Daisy Award. The Department established the Daisy Award for the Extraordinary Nursing Student program as an ongoing reminder that nursing is not only about skills and technology but also about human relationships, this program recognizes students for compassionate care during clinical rotations. Congratulations to recipients Alexandria Arvidson, Judy Shih, Ana Pena, Kayla Edwards, and Elizabeth Gonzalez! Thank you for making a difference in the lives and health of others.

Falcons in Flight | First-Gen Student Jimena Morales-Dominguez Pursues Career to Help Others  

Jimena Morales-Dominguez is a first-generation college student who grew up in Huntington Park. Right after she graduated from high school, she moved to attend Cerritos College. “That was the first choice in my life that I made for myself,” Jimena said. Her first semester at Cerritos College in 2021 was fully online due to the pandemic. Jimena appreciates the helpful and knowledgeable staff at Cerritos College that guided her through... Link to the full Falcons in Flight story about Jimena

Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American Luncheon 

Celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi America Heritage Month, Human Resources hosted an APIDA luncheon on May 3. The event featured keynote speaker Frank Quiambao,  founding director of the National Education Safety and Security. Quiambao shared his story growing up in a Filipino American household and how he started as a school counselor to serve at the national level as a security executive for the Department of Homeland Security as a risk assessment specialist. The event also featured various cultural dance performances by Ling’s Dance Academy and Asian cuisine by the Culinary Arts Program.

Umoja Success Program Celebrates the Class of 2023

The Umoja Success Program held its annual Rites of Passage ceremony on May 2. The Rites of Passage is a tradition that can be traced back to Africa. The ceremony recognized where our students have come from and where they are going—the principle of Sankofa. Congratulations to the Umoja Class of 2023!

College to Host 65th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 19

Cerritos College will hold its 65th annual commencement ceremony to honor its graduating students on Friday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Falcon Stadium. The College will present associate degrees and skills certificates to students who completed their course of study during the 2022-2023 academic year. Students will transition to some of the nation’s top colleges and universities, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, California State Universities Dominguez Hills, Northridge, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Fullerton, among others... Link to the full story about the Commencement

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President's Hour Featuring Alex Boylan, Winner of Amazing Race

Meet President Dr. Jose Fierro and Alex Boylan, The College Tour Host and Amazing Race Season 2 Winner. 

Tuesday, May 9, 11 a.m. in front of the Library

Lysistrata: A Comedy by Aristophanes

Come and enjoy Lysistrata by Aristophanes in the Performing Arts Center. Musical adaption by Jerry Prell and directed by Jerry Prell.

Thu., May 11-Sat., May 13 at 8 p.m., and Sun., May 14 at 2 p.m. Buy tickets

Psychology Students Present at Research Convention

Seven students attended the Western Psychological Association (WPA) Conference in April. Psychology students Matt Picazzo, Bea Roxas, Sarena Eworonsky, and Jaqueline Piza presented their novel research at the conference. Bea presented on academic stress and overall life quality in community college students; Bea, Sarena, and Jaqueline presented the research What do you believe?... Link to the full story about psychology

Fourteen Real Estate Students Receive Real Estate Endowment Fund Scholarships

From fall 2022 to spring 2023, the Real Estate Endowment Fund has provided $13,200 in scholarships to Cerritos College students majoring in real estate. 14 students have benefited from this fund during the 2022-2023 school year. The Real Estate Endowment Fund scholarships become available at the beginning of each fall semester. Real Estate Professor Mary Ellen Brady encourages students to apply, which results in Cerritos College students being awarded more scholarships than any other community college in the state. Students can apply at the campus Financial Aid office.

Purchasing Notification: RFQ C23000000393

The Cerritos College Purchasing Department has released RFQ No. C23000000393 Performing Arts Center Façade Public Art Project.  The request for qualifications (RFQ) solicitation is an opportunity to create a pool of qualified artists to provide the design, creation, and installation of a prominent public art project on the exterior façade of the new Performing Arts Center. Visit the Purchasing web page for the RFQ documents and details. Vendor Portal