Campus Connection - April 22, 2019

Dr. Fierro with students

Dr. Fierro Featured in Community College Journal

President Fierro is featured in the current April/May issue of the Community College Journal in an article titled: Unfinished Business. He spoke about our Promise Program Cerritos Complete and how the College is addressing both access and completion through the program’s extensive wrap-around student support services and resources. Unfinished Business, Community College Journal (pages 16-19) | Excerpt: Providing an equal chance at success, Community College Daily

NASA internship

NASA On Campus Collaboration to Enhance STEM Education

Cerritos College is one of six colleges to collaborate with NASA’s pilot program NASA On Campus. The program will include an engineering design and robotics competition and NASA internships. Link to the full story about NASA On Campus NASA On Campus was featured in the Press-Telegram. View the story (external link)

Falcon Kids

Falcon Kids Visit Cerritos College

Nearly 200 third, fourth and fifth graders from D.D. Johnston Elementary School became Falcons for a day on April 16. The Falcon Kids program promotes a “college going” culture in the community, and introduces elementary and middle school students to the college life. Students were greeted by Franco Falcon, student leaders and college administrators, then took a campus tour to see college programs and offerings. At the end, they enjoyed lunch with student volunteers.

Adding Machine A Musical

New Musical Adding Machine ‘Zeros’ in on Murder, Redemption, and Romance

Mister Zero, a middle-aged accountant, loses his job after 25 years. He will be replaced by an adding machine. Facing the mundane and repetitious life with a shallow wife and a strained relationship with his female assistant, he murders his boss and finds himself facing execution... Link to the full story about Adding Machine

You are invited to 2019 Festival of Asian Cultures

Festival of Asian Cultures Coming to Cerritos College April 24

The Festival of Asian Cultures at Cerritos College will bring together community and diverse cultures. To celebrate the various cultures of Asia, the event will showcase performances, activity booths, workshops, free food, giveaways and prizes. *While supplies last... Link to the full story about the Festival of Asian Cultures

Students at an Earth Day booth

Celebrate Earth Day April 18-23

April 18, 5pm | Cowspiracy Screening | LC 155

April 22, 10am-1pm | Fashion Revolution | between library and EOPS

April 22 11am-12:30pm | Plastic Awareness Presentation | BK 111/112

April 23, 10am-1pm | Alternative Fueled Cars | Falcon Square

Food bank

Free Food - Mobile Food Pantry on April 24

The L.A. Food Bank will be on campus providing free food for students and the community. Wednesday, April 24, 1 - 3 p.m. in Falcon Square. View the flyer. *You are encouraged to bring your bags. 

2018-19 Outstanding Faculty Awards

Outstanding Faculty Awards April 25

The Professional Relations Committee invites you to the 2018 - 2019 Outstanding Faculty Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m. in Student Center. Lunch will be provided.

Commuter Survey

Employee Commuter Survey: Two Minutes for a Chance to Win $250!

The College participates in an annual Employee Commuter Survey. The survey is mandatory and keeps the campus in compliance with Rule 2202 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The survey only takes a couple minutes to complete! The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to Friday, May 3 at 5 p.m. All responses, including your personal information, will be kept confidential, and will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of two $250 gift cards!

 

Stay Informed

Shared Governance Committee Meetings: April 22 - 26

Monday, April 22
1 p.m. - Coordinating Committee (Board Room)
3 p.m. - Student Learning Outcomes (SS 140)

Wednesday, April 24
3 p.m. - Enrollment Management (LC 51)

Thursday, April 25
10 a.m. - Web Standards (LC 201)
1 p.m. - Curriculum (Board Room)


*Meeting date may change. Please contact committee chairs to confirm meeting schedule. List of committees
Committee Chairs, please notify us when your meeting schedule changes from your committee webpage.

 

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