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

I Am Frida Kahlo Depicts Tumultuous Life of the Famous Mexican Artist

Written and directed by Cerritos College Spanish Professor Froylán Cabuto, I Am Frida Kahlo is an exhilarating Spanish-language performance that depicts the tumultuous life of one of the most influential female artists of the twentieth century... Link to the full story about Frida Kahlo

Falcon Wrestling Captures Fourth Straight SoCal Team Dual Title

For the fourth year in a row, the Cerritos College wrestling team captured the championship of the Southern California Regional Team Duals. The Falcons, who won the CCCAA State Team Dual Meet championship in 2016 over Fresno City College, will once again face the Rams for the title. It will take place on Sunday, November 24 at Cerritos. Link to the full story about wrestling (external link)

Great California Shake Out Earthquake Drill a Success

Cerritos College joined millions of participants in the Great California Shakeout on October 17. At 10:17 a.m. students, faculty and staff practiced Drop, Cover, and Hold On procedures, and evacuated to designated areas. The drill was designed to simulate the proper steps in the event of a real earthquake. Minutes before the drill, participants were notified with safety information via text messages through the campus' emergency notification system.

Undocumented Students Week of Action Raises Awareness

Cerritos College engaged in the statewide week of advocacy and activities to support and build awareness about undocumented students last week. The activities included free immigration consultation, town hall meetings, workshops, fundraising events, and resource fair.

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

Free Food - Mobile Food Pantry on October 23

The L.A. Food Bank will be on campus in the Fall semester providing free food for students and the community. Wednesday, October 23, 1-3 p.m. in Falcon Square. *Please bring your bags. Volunteers are needed. Sign up here. View the flyer for more dates.

Sign Up for Halloween Office Contest by October 24

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! 

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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.

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.

Celebrate LGBTQ History Month

October is LGBTQ History Month - a great time to learn the history of the LGBTQ community and celebrate their heritage and contributions. The College is celebrating with a month-long series of events. Join the LGBTQ Writers Showcase on October 22, 12:30 p.m. in BK 111/112. View the LGBTQ History Month calendar

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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.