Campus Connection - May 20, 2019
Former White House Photographer Eric Draper to Deliver Commencement Address
Cerritos College announced today its 2019 commencement speaker, Eric Draper, former White House chief photographer for President George W. Bush. Draper is a graduate of Cerritos College. He served as President Bush’s chief photographer for the entire eight years of his presidency, photographing him daily in his activities at the office, abroad and in his personal life... Link to the full story about Commencement
Women's Track and Field Team Wins Ninth State Championship
For the ninth time in school history, and eighth time in the last 14 seasons, the Cerritos College women's track and field team has won the CCCAA State Championship. Over the weekend at a rainy San Mateo College, the Falcons compiled 111 team points...Link to the full story about Women's Track and Field (external link)
GIPS to Bring Pre-Commencement Show
GIPS (Generic Improvisational Peep Show), Cerritos College's improvisational theatre program will be performing their pre-Commencement improvisational show in the Amphitheater from noon - 3 p.m. on Friday May 24. Graduates, guests, community members, campus community...all are invited to this special show!
Alumna Marla Ramirez Featured by the Harvard Gazette
Falcon alumna Marla Ramírez (2005), currently a post-doctoral fellow at the Mahindra Humanities Center at Harvard University, was featured by the Harvard Gazette. Marla, who is working on a book about immigration policies of the Great Depression, discovered an extended family she had no idea existed. External link to the Harvard Gazette
Tim Juntilla Honored as Senator of the Year
Associate Professor of English Timothy Juntilla was named Senator of the Year by the Faculty Senate for his exceptional contributions. Congratulations, Tim, and thank you for your outstanding service!
Nancy Molina Named Employee of the Month of March 2019
The Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Nancy Molina as the recipient of the Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee of the Month Award for March 2019. Nancy began her career at Cerritos College as a short-term temporary employee... Link to the full story about Nancy
Financial Aid Staff Receive Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Team Award
The Outstanding Classified Employee Award Committee recognized Jenny Mejia and Ulysses Valencia as the recipients of the Outstanding Classified/Confidential Team Award for their outstanding team effort. Jenny and Ulysses have taken the lead to go above and beyond... Link to the full story about Team Award
Outgoing Student Trustee Phil Herrera Honored
The Cerritos College Board of Trustees presented outgoing student trustee Phil Herrera with a certificate honoring his outstanding service to the board and on behalf of students. In addition to balancing his duties as a student, Phil has served as Student Trustee... Link to the full story about Phil
Reflections from the Border and Rising Tide of Anti-Semitism Presentations Call for
Peace and Unity
History Professor John Haas hosted two presentations last week titled Reflections
from the Border and the Rising Tide of Anti-Semitism. He shared some footage of his
visit to the U.S.-Mexican border and his interviews with political scientist, migrants,
deportees, and more. The discussions asked how cultural, ethnic, and religion gaps
in the world should be addressed.
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Shared Governance Committee Meetings: May 20 - 24
Tuesday, May 21
11 a.m. - Facilities Planning (Board Room)
2 p.m. - Developmental Education (LC 51)
3 p.m. - Instructional Program Review (MCIS 211)
Wednesday, May 22
3 p.m. - Enrollment Management (LC 51)
Thursday, May 23
10 a.m. - Outstanding Classified Employee Selection (HR Conference Room)
10 a.m. - Web Standards (LC 51)
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