2019 State of the College Sheds Light on Efforts to Transform the Lives of Students and Its Economic Impact on the Region

Cerritos College hosted its 2019 State of the College on October 30. President/Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Fierro delivered the State of the College address focusing on the College’s efforts to transform the lives of students and the District’s economic impact on the region... Link to the full story about State of the College

Halloween Fun Takes Over Cerritos

Once again this year, the Halloween Office Decorating competition was steep with six offices joining the fun contest! The ASCC student judges were blown away by the level of creativity and attention to detail that went into the office decorating competition. The winners are...Link to the full story about the Halloween Contest

Homecoming 2019 All About School Spirit

Hundreds of alumni, families and friends gathered at Homecoming -- the College's largest annual celebration of reunions on November 2. ASCC hosted a pre-game tailgate with club booths, food, games, and the pie-in-the-face fundraiser for the basic needs drive. Falcons lost the game, but the festive evening spread school spirit among all in attendance. Link to the full story about Homecoming

Zombie Fest a Success

Nearly 150 brave survivors finished the zombie-infested maze in ASCC's annual Zombie Fest on Halloween. The Cosmetology Department applied zombie hair and make-up to 20 volunteers. The Most Amount of the Zombies award went to the cheer team. The Cosmetology Club won the Most Amount of Survivors award. The Sociology Club donated the most amount of food, and the Philosophy Club donated the most amount of hygiene items. All winning clubs will be invited to the Fall Awards Reception to be recognized.

Journalism Students Win Awards at Regional Competition 

Journalism students won 15 awards at the 2019 Journalism Association of Community Colleges SoCal Regional Conference and Competition. The students attended a one-day conference and competition at California State University, Fullerton on October 19. During the conference, students attended workshops, met industry professionals and participated in on-the-spot competitions... Link to the full story about journalism

Falcon Day Features Safety and Wellness

The second annual Falcon Day, held on November 1 was a great success with participants from faculty, classified/confidential staff, and managers. This year’s theme, “Safety and Wellness,” allowed campus employees to bond while learning and discussing key safety and wellness issues with campus and guest speakers. The professional development tracks featured a variety of sessions that were informative and practical.

Puente Program Mentee/Mentor Reception a Success

The Puente program hosted its annual Mentee/Mentor Reception on October 24, 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.

Choir/Band Exchange Concert

Stop by our Choir/Band/ Orchestra Fall Concert on Tuesday, November 5, 7 p.m. in Burnight Center Theatre.
Admission is Free. Parking: $2 (White Stalls Only)

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

Social Awareness Forum: Know Your Rights

Encourage students to attend Social Awareness Forum, be aware and know their rights. Social Awareness Forum topics will include Census 2020, understand the new voting procedures, social issues and the church, police and community relations, human trafficking. Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Student Center. View the flyer