Cerritos College Alumnus Leaves $2.3M Estate Gift for Woodworking Scholarships

The Cerritos College Foundation announced today Cerritos College alumnus, the late John B. Smith, Jr., left a $2.3 million gift from his estate to support the College’s acclaimed woodworking program. Link to the full story about Woodworking gift. Read the feature story by Los Angeles Times. 

Great California Shake Out - Thursday, October 17 at 10:17 a.m.

On Thursday, October 17 at 10:17 a.m., Cerritos College will join hundreds of organizations across the state in the annual Great California Shake Out. This will be an evacuation drill on how to respond in the case of an earthquake while on campus.

Ecuador Celebrated with Music and Dance

Latinx Heritage Month featured Ecuadorian music and performance on October 9. The lively performance was led by Yolanda Villegas, who represents Ecuador as an ambassador of music. Yolanda is also a student at Cerritos College. More Latinx celebrations continue this week. View the flyer.

Business Week Lights Students Futures

The second annual Business Week was celebrated October 7-10. The four-day campus event promoted business learning and student success through a variety of lectures, speakers, information sessions, student pitch competition, and workshops. Students had opportunities to connect with guest speakers business owners, top executives, hiring managers, and a music producer.

Halloween Office Contest is Back!

It’s that time again! The Halloween Office Decorating and Costume Contest categories are: 1) spookiest office, 2) most creative office, 3) office with the most staff in costumes, and new categories judges' favorite and funniest. The winners will enjoy an office lunch party, courtesy of Public Affairs. Student judges will be visiting participating offices on October 31 between 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sign up for the contest via email by Thursday, October 24! 

Chancellor Oakley on Campus October 23

California Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley and members of the Board of Governors will visit campus on Wednesday, October 23.Cerritos College was selected as a designed stop along Chancellor Oakley’s statewide listening tour. The Chancellor seeks to participate in an open dialogue with our students, staff, faculty, and administrators on how to make community colleges better... Link to the itinerary

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Start>Go>Grow Entrepreneurship Workshop

Open to students and the community, the free two-day workshop will connect aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and networks to help advance their endeavors. Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16, 8:30am-3pm. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Visit the web for more info and to RSVP.

What Does a Chemist Do? Chemistry Career Exploration Event on October 22

The Chemistry Department will host a chemistry career exploration event on Tuesday, October 22. Local chemist Rick Ziebell, vice president of technology at R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. will serve as the keynote speaker to kick off the event at 11 a.m. in Science 201. R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. is a chemical rubber company located in the City of Cerritos... Link to the full story about the chemistry event

Celebrate Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Cerritos College provides education and support to the students, staff, and faculty around domestic violence. Healing arts, self defense, yoga/meditation sessions and more. View the flyer.

Fuente Ovejuna Tells a Timeless Tale of the Fight Against Injustice

Based on an actual historical event, the play dramatizes the corruption of the commander of the Order of Calatrava and the effects of the commander’s tyranny on the pastoral village of Fuente Ovejuna. The commander, while glorious in battle, lacks moral character and mistreats the villagers. Eventually the villagers stand together and kill... Link to the full story about Fuente Ovejuna

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President's Hour October 15

Take a few minutes to share what's on your mind with Dr. Fierro. No appointment necessary!
Tuesday, October 15, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Falcon Square

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Zombie Fest Returns! Donate Food and Supplies

The annual Zombie Fest on Thursday, October 31 at 11 a.m. in Falcon Square. Zombie Fest was created to address the food insecurity on campus. Students who finish the zombie-infested maze will receive a free shirt while supplies last. ASCC is accepting donations for food and supplies all month to address the food insecurity on campus. View the list of food/supplies. 

Piano Concert Lecture Series Featuring Spanish Music

Piano Concert Lecture Series Do You Hear What I Hear? features Spanish music of Enrique Granados and Ernesto Lecuona. Performed by Dr. Sung Ae Lee & Dr. Christine S. Lopez, piano, and Rhonda Dillon, soprano. October 18, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Burnight Center (BC-51). Admission is free. Visit the web page for more information.

Donate Blood: American Red Cross Blood Drive Today until 5 p.m.

American Red Cross is on campus today holding a blood drive to address a shortage of blood across the country. Today only, in Falcon Square until 5 p.m. Walk ins are welcome!