Cerritos College Honored as 2020 Equity Champion for Awarding Transfer Degrees to Black Students

On November 19, Cerritos College was honored as a 2020 Equity Champion of Higher Education by The Campaign for College Opportunity for leading California community colleges in awarding Associate Degrees for Transfer to Black students. The College is one of five Equity Champions of Higher Education across the state... Link to the full story about Equity Champion Award

Board of Trustees Recognizes Native American Heritage Month

At its November 18 meeting, the Cerritos College Board of Trustees passed a resolution to recognize November as Native American Heritage Month. The month of November was established as National American Indian Heritage Month by President George H.W. Bush in 1990... Link to the full story about Native American Heritage Month

Drive-thru Canned Food Drive Collects More than 1,000 Cans

Due to the pandemic, the annual Turkey Trot had to be cancelled, but that did not discourage the campus community from giving back to the community. Human Resources and HPEDA hosted a two-day drive-thru canned food drive event on November 19 and 20. Students and staff donated 483 cans and Child Development Center collected 599 cans, totaling 1,082 canned food to support the Norwalk Food Bank. 

Congratulations, Employee of the Month, Monique Rodriguez!

The Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Monique Rodriguez as the recipient of the Outstanding Classified/ Confidential Employee of the Month Award for September 2020. Monique began her career at Cerritos College in March 2005 as an Intermediate Typist Clerk...Link to the full story about Monique

Congratulations, Employee of the Month, Lizette Gonzalez!

The Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Lizette Gonzalez as the recipient of the Outstanding Classified/ Confidential Employee of the Month Award for November 2020. Lizette began her career at Cerritos College in May 2010 as a Financial Aid Specialist... Link to the full story about Lizette

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Free Drive-thru Food Distribution November 25

Drive-thru food distribution on campus on Wednesday, November 25, 9 - 11 a.m. in Lot 10. Enter lot ONLY from Studebaker Rd. & through New Falcon Way (follow signs). Visit the web for details. Need more food resources? Visit the LA County resource site for more food near you.

President's Hour on Instagram Live

Join Dr. Fierro on Instagram Live for his latest update! Follow Dr. Fierro at @cerritoscollegepres on Instagram. Tuesday, November 24 at 11 a.m.

Walk-in Flu Clinic at Student Health Center

Walk-in Flu Clinic available in front of SHS.
November 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free for Students. $15 for faculty/staff.
Can't make it? Call for an appointment: (562) 860-2451 Ext. 2321
Student Health and Wellness Clinic
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

College to Host a Virtual Community Forum on Updates to Lot at 166th Street/Studebaker Road on December 7

Cerritos College will host its last virtual forum of the year to update residents about changes to its property located at the 166th Street and Studebaker Road corner lot on December 7, 5:30 p.m... Link to the full story about the Forum

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Shop with the Home for the Holidays Marketplace and Support Students

Shop with the Home for the Holidays Marketplace, an online silent auction, which will operate from Black Friday, November 27 to Wednesday, December 10. Support students while enjoying holiday shopping from the safety of your own home. Register now to participate, or donate an auction item or experience. View the flyer.