Campus community honors veterans with Veterans Week festivities

The Veteran’s Resource Center (VRC) held a week-long celebration honoring military service men and women on November 6-9. At the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, Marine veteran Esperanza Zanabria served as student speaker and shared her journey as a student veteran at Cerritos College. On Wednesday, the campus community learned about the services offered by VRC with lunch and giveaways. The celebration concluded with the Marine Corps' 248th birthday celebration and the passing of the cake ceremony, featuring the birthday cake created by the Culinary Arts program.

Erik Duane honored by OC Supervisors for his efforts to connect veterans during COVID-19

Senior Technical Support Specialist Erik Duane was recognized by the Orange County Board of Supervisors for his efforts to connect veterans during COVID-19 on November 7. Erik honorably and faithfully served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves from 1990 to 2020 and was deployed numerous times to war zones in southwest Asia, Somalia, and Iraq... Link to the full story about Erik

Native American Heritage Month Resource Fair

Join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month with free food, cultural performances, and fun activities! Learn more about available resources. Thursday, November 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Falcon Square. View the flyer. 

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Join the Indigenous Approach to Mental Wellness workshop

The Indigenous Approach to Mental Wellness workshop will introduce a deeper understanding of Indigenous core values, balance, and sustainability. The workshop will uplift the importance of cultural and community teachings that inform everyday actions and support a strength-based approach to holistic wellness. Thursday. November 16, 2-3:30 p.m. in the Conference Center. View the flyer.

Fall Dance concert November 16-18

Join us on Nov. 16-18 for the annual Fall Dance Concert where department students and studio classes present material they've been working on all semester. Buy tickets now. $15 presale and $20 at door. 

President's Hour November 14

Take a moment to share what's on your mind with Dr. Fierro. No appointment necessary. Tuesday, November 14, 11 a.m. in front of the library.

Gospel choir returns to campus on November 15

The music department is proud to present its very own gospel choir for one night only on November 15. Come out and enjoy an evening of singing, worship and good music by the campus vocalists and gospel band. Don’t be surprised if you want to join the choir next semester! Wednesday, November 15, 7-9 p.m. in Student Center.

We need your feedback! PAC Public Art Project

The Committee on Art in Public Spaces wants your feedback for our upcoming public art project on the facade of the new Performing Arts Center. View the two finalist proposals, and complete the survey by November 15!

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A Streetcar Named Desire coming to the Performing Arts Center

Coming to the Performing Arts Center at Cerritos College, Tennessee William's Iconic play "A Streetcar Named Desire" is about Blanche DuBois, her sister, Stella, and Stella's husband, Stanley. It's a story about what happens when a woman who fancies herself a Southern belle falls from her state in society and has to live with her poorer sister and her husband. Opening Friday, December 1, at 8 p.m. and more performances on December 2, 7, 8, and 9 at 8 p.m. and December 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. Buy tickets

Bring your family and friends: second annual Community Meet and Greet on December 2

Santa is coming back to Cerritos College on December 2! Everyone is invited to Cerritos College’s second annual Community Meet and Greet, featuring free photos with Santa Claus and Franco Falcon. Friends and families of all ages can participate and enjoy activities, including a ceramics demonstration, Charlie Brown Christmas music performance, arts and crafts, games, and more. Start the holiday celebrations with your friends and family at Cerritos College... Link to the full story about Meet and Greet

Nominate your professor! Outstanding Faculty Awards

The 2023-24 Outstanding Faculty Awards will recognize exemplary full-time and part-time professors, counselors, librarians, and student services faculty. The online nominations are open now until November 30. View the flyer.