Campus Connection - October 6, 2025

 

Dr. Jose Fierro, Joe Mulleary, and Mariana Pacheco (l-r)

GM ASEP Program wins national honor for Latino student success, proves highest ROI in higher education 

Cerritos College’s General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (GM ASEP) has been named the 2025 Examples of Excelencia recognition winner at the associate level, the nation’s highest honor for evidence-based programs driving Latino student success. Link to the full story about the Examples of Excelencia

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Campus celebrates a decade of inspiring future talent in manufacturing; the event featured on KMEX

Cerritos College hosted the annual National Manufacturing Day on October 3. What started as a small outreach event in 2014 has transformed into a significant celebration of the trades, attracting nearly 1,300 students this year... Link to the full story about the Manufacturing Day | Watch the Univision feature (external link) 

Dr. Jose Fierro and Kathy Hogue

Kathy Hogue named Employee of the Month for August 2025

The Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Kathy Hogue, Career Tech Education Coordinator in the Technology Department, as Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee of the Month for August 2025. Kathy began her career with Cerritos College in 1998 as an account technician for C.I.T.E... Link to the full story about Kathy

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Student Activities' La Feria Latina brings joy and community

Student Activities' La Feria Latina kicked off Latinx Heritage Month in style with delicious free tacos from the beloved Taco Nazo food truck and live music on October 1. It was a fun-filled day as campus departments and offices shared information, hosted activities, and gave away awesome prizes. Students had a blast playing games and diving into flag trivia as they celebrated our vibrant heritage together.

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Latinas In Business Panel and Showcase on October 15

In celebration of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Latinas in Business panel and showcase, which will highlight the expertise and experiences of local Latina business owners. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to and ask questions of a panel of self-starting Latina entrepreneurs. Additionally, participants will have the chance to meet the panelists and view the outstanding work these businesses offer. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in LC 155. This event is co-sponsored by the Chicano Studies Department and the Business Administration Department at Cerritos College.

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Student Convocation on October 15

Inviting all students to join us for the 2025 Student Convocation on Wednesday, October 15, at the Teleconference Center, starting at 3 p.m! The event provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn how Cerritos College offers them the best return on investment. Additionally, there will be free pizza, cookies, and exciting giveaways! Students, please register to attend. Walk-ins are welcome!  Download the flyer.

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Lights, Ego, Action: Garry Essendine Returns in a Hilarious 1970s Farce - Present Laughter coming to Cerritos College

Lights, laughs, and more drama than a Malibu sunset. Get ready for an outrageous farce where fame is fleeting, but ego is forever. October 3-5 and October 9-12, Thu-Sat: 8 p.m. and Sun: 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Cerritos College. Buy tickets now

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