Engineering Technology Club wins Judges' Award at VEX U Tournament

Three teams from the Engineering Technology Club competed in their first VEX University robotics competition of the year at Cal State Northridge on February 1. Team One received the Judge’s Award and placed in the top five. Team Two finished in the top eight, while Team Three ranked in the top eleven. The club will also participate in a competition at Mt. SAC on February 15, followed by another event at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on March 1. Let’s go Falcons!

Campus hosts 18th annual High School Counselor Conference

Nearly 200 high school counselors from our local districts and beyond participated in the 18th annual High School Counselor Conference on January 31. The day featured excellent food prepared by our culinary arts students, presentations, campus tours, and a resource fair. The conference provided counselors with essential updates on all that we have to offer at Cerritos College, helping bridge the gap for our students as they graduate high school and enter college. View the photo gallery.

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Celebrate Black History Month!

Healing Circle - Sounds to Heal the Pain: Tue., Feb. 18, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Student Center Stage

Kemetic Yoga - Based on African perspectives: Wed., Feb. 19, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Student Center Stage

Black Female Fireside Chat - Join the dialog with Black women around campus: Thu., Feb. 20. 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Conference Center

Urgency of now: How AI can be used to solve problems of teaching and learning

Join us for an informative presentation that will highlight how AI is changing education. Learn why it’s important to embrace these advancements now and practical tools and strategies for using AI responsibly. The session will dive into ethical considerations, discuss the challenges we may face, and explore innovative solutions. You’ll leave with actionable ideas that you can use to tackle today’s educational challenges with the help of AI. Friday, February 21, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. View the flyer.

College to conduct active shooter training drill on February 26

In its ongoing commitment to campus safety, Cerritos College will conduct active shooter response training on Wednesday, February 26, in the morning. The drill, coordinated by the Cerritos College Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Norwalk Station), the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and local first responders, is designed to enhance emergency preparedness. The campus will remain open during the training exercise. For additional information and updates, please visit www.cerritos.edu/drill.