Men's Soccer Team Wins CCCAA State Championship

A last-minute goal on a penalty kick propels the Cerritos College men's soccer team to a 2-1 CCCAA State Championship win over Golden West. The Falcons, (22-1-2), unbeaten in their final 24 games, will find out in the next week or so if they will be named National Champions...Link to the full story about men's soccer (external link)

Trustee Marisa Perez Honored with 2018 Student Equity Award 

In a joint effort, Campaign for College Opportunity and the National Organization of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) honored Cerritos College Board member Marisa Perez with the 2018 Champion of Equity Award. Trustee Perez received the award at the Community College League of California’s Annual Convention... Link to the full story about Trustee Perez

Puente Mentee/Mentor Mixer a Success

The Puente program hosted its annual Mentee/Mentor Mixer on November 29, where Puente students meet their mentor for the first time. Mentors are Cerritos College employees, and at least have a bachelor’s degree. Mentees and mentors keep in touch and meet up throughout the academic year on topics pertaining to academics, career, personal, and any other matters that may arise. The mentor relationship benefits Puente students, who are under-represented, and many are first generation college students.

College Has New Faces on the Artesia Chamber

Norma Rodriguez, Director of Student Program Services, and Monica Lee Copeland, Chief Development Officer, Cerritos College Foundation, were accepted as members of the Board of Directors for the Artesia Chamber of Commerce in November. Monica and Norma look forward to connecting the College and foundation to the Artesia business community. Formal inductions are scheduled during the Artesia Chamber Holiday Party on December 18.

You are Invited: President's Hour December 4

No appointment necessary. Take a few minutes to share what's on your mind with Dr. Fierro. Tuesday, December 4, 11 a.m. in Falcon Square.

College to Host Community Forum on Updates to Lot at 166th Street/Studebaker Road on December 3

Cerritos College will host its third community forum of the year to update residents about changes to its property located at the 166th Street and Studebaker Road corner lot. On September 18, 2017, the Cerritos City Council approved the College's Temporary Use
Permit (TUP) for four years... Link to the full story about the Community Forum

Almost, Maine Depicts the Joy and Pain of Love

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that is so far north, it’s almost not in the United States – it’s practically in Canada. Or, it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the Northern Lights hover in the star-filled sky, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love... Link to the full story about Almost, Maine