Teacher TRAC studentswin prestigious national scholarship

Teacher TRAC students Alessandra Rey and Tina Lopez won a National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) scholarship. NACCTEP advocates, promotes and advances community college teacher education programs. It offers three scholarships to students who attend a member college nationwide and are studying to become Pre-K-12 teachers. This year, two of these scholarships were awarded to Cerritos College students. Congratulations Alessandra and Tina!

Falcon Games bring campus community together

This year, the Falcon Games featured a friendly employee vs. student kickball match on April 19. The employee team won! Congratulations to all the participants, volunteers, and supporters from both students and employees. Thank you to the volunteers and the Inter-Club Council for hosting pre-game activities and offering free food and snacks.

Puente celebrates life and legacy of Cesar Chavez

The Puente Program hosted a special event on April 19 to celebrate the life of Cesar Chavez, the former UFW Leader. The event featured an engaging presentation by Roberto Alcaraz, an assistant professor of theatre at CSULA. Alcaraz's interactive storytelling and musical performance inspired a house full of students. The event was a great success, giving the students a deeper understanding of Chavez's legacy in advocacy and organized labor. 

Talon Marks April 17 print edition is available now!

Find the latest print edition of Talon Marks on stands around campus today and online at TalonMarks.com.

Free family day with Disney movie Encanto coming to Cerritos College on April 27

Cerritos College will host its second annual Spring Community Event on Saturday, April 27. Open to all, this free event will begin with a matinee showing of Disney’s Encanto followed by an open house in the college’s Performing Arts Center. Come dressed as your favorite Encanto character and enjoy live music, a tour of the costuming department and scene shop, and free giveaways (featuring Raising Cane’s)... Link to the full story about the spring event

Feria de Educacion y Trabajo

Community Education will host Feria de Educacion y Trabajo (education and job fair) on Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. between the Community Education and Automotive building (on New Falcon Way). The event will offer information about its classes and programs in collaboration with El Clasificado. There will be companies offering interviews and hiring at the event. Bring your resume. RSVP now. 

Next week: Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Awareness Week

Next week, from April 29 - May 2, join and celebrate APIDA Week! View the flyer for more information about the festivities.

Spread the word to your students! College Corps information session

Students can serve 450 service hours over the course of the 2024-2025 Academic Year in one of three focus areas: K-12 education, food insecurity, and climate action to earn up to $10k in living expenses. Students should join the Zoom info session on Friday, April 26 at 11 a.m. For more info, visit the web or email krosenfeld@cerritos.edu.