Gradapalooza celebrates the class of 2025 and preps them for commencement

Cerritos College held its first Gradapalooza, which combined a grad fair and various student services graduation celebrations. Graduating students received assistance in preparing for the Commencement, including picking up guest tickets, taking graduation photos, joining the alumni association, and decorating grad caps. Following Dr. Fierro's welcome, each student services program hosted its graduate celebration.
^{*Pictured on the left is from Transfer Celebration}

Faculty honored for outstanding service and teaching

Twenty faculty members were honored for their service and mentorship to students during the Outstanding Faculty Awards ceremony on April 24. Organized by the Faculty Senate and the Professional Relations Committee, the event was attended by faculty members, administrators, staff, and students. The Most Outstanding Faculty award was presented to Chef Michael Pierini for his strong commitment to students... Link to the full story about the Outstanding Faculty Awards

Toni Grijalva named Employee of the Month for February 2025

The Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Toni Grijalva, community relations coordinator in Public Relations and Communications, the February Employee of the Month. Toni began her career at Cerritos College in 1986, and this is her third Employee of the Month award. Toni plays a vital role in strengthening the college’s presence in the community... Link to the full story about Toni

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Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Awareness Week, April 28-May 1

Join us as we celebrate APIDA Week from April 28 to May 1. The festivities will feature food, discussions, a film screening, presentations, a luncheon, and more! Download the APIDA Week flyer for more information about the festivities.

The Static Experience to bring food, art, music, and people together

Join us for The Static Experience on Friday, May 2! Starting at 5 p.m. in front of the PAC, enjoy a kickback with food, art, and music, followed by a short film screening of STATIC and a panel discussion with the director and actors at 7 p.m. It’s a night of fun and reflection on life. RSVP to reserve your spot!

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Little Red, the musical coming to Performing Arts Center

It’s El Día Del Sendero, and Red Caperucita faces a choice between family tradition and her rebellious heart. Her favorite band, the Jack B. Nimbles, is in town for one night only, but her family needs her to deliver the basket to Abuela's house, a duty passed down through generations. Will she honor her legacy or seize the moment? Set to a lively '70s/'80s punk rock and ranchera score, this musical adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood explores identity and emotional truth in a vibrant performance. Don’t miss it! May 9-18 in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now.

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Navigating Change: Examining New Policies on Education, Immigration, and Labor

Join the panelists Dr. Gaby Hernandez, executive director of Órale; Dr. Alfredo Carlos, assistant professor of Labor Studies, CSUDH; and Dr. Louis Walee, lecturer, Black/Africana Studies, Cerritos College. Tue., April 29, 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Download the event flyer.

Legal notice inviting interested contractors for the 2025 formal bid list

Cerritos Community College District (“District”) is inviting all interested licensed contractors who wish to formally bid on construction projects at the District to be prequalified for select trades. The District will consider for prequalification contractors and subcontractors who submit the required prequalification package and materials. Download the legal notice flyer.