Campus Connection - February 22, 2021

 

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Student-athletes Excel in an Online Classroom Setting
by John Van Gaston
 
Although classes have been moved to an online setting, that didn't slow down Cerritos College student-athletes from excelling in their schoolwork. During the Fall 2020 semester, the Falcons boasted 24 student-athletes on the President's List with a 4.0 GPA, while 63 others earned their name to the Dean's List... Link to the story about student-athletes (external link)

President's Speaker Series

The Spring 2021 Speaker Series: A Falcon's Guide to L.I.F.E. (Learn, Insight, Focus, Empower)

Calling all Superheroes! Do you know your superpower? In these workshops, you will discover how your
skills, talents, and abilities can enhance your life and the lives of our students. “Be the One” to rise to
the occasion and sign up today via the Flex Reporter. Link to the Speaker Series web page

Lecture

Generation Z: Who Are Our Students?

Teacher TRAC will offer special presentation and workshop by one of the nation’s leading scholars on Generation Z, Dr. Corey Seemiller, on Friday, March 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dr. Seemiller will address Generation Z: Who Are Our Students in a timely and informative discussion of today’s college students. All campus constituents including faculty, staff, and administration are invited. Registration is now open until Monday March 1.   

L.A. Regional Food Bank Drive-thru Food Drive

Free Drive-thru Food Distribution February 24

Drive-thru food distribution on campus: Wed. February 24, 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.

Black History Month 2021... And Will Still Rise

Celebrate Black History Month

Be a Boss! Entrepreneur Roundtable
Thursday, Feb. 25, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Virtual networking opportunity to meet with Black business owners and entrepreneurs. Join via Zoom.

Horror Noire screening Friday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join via Zoom.

Eli Villa by a race car

Meet Automotive Alumni Eli Villa

Eli Villa’s automotive journey took off when he enrolled in the ITTP program at Cerritos College after a conversation with Professor Leonard Glick. “I learned quite a bit from Mr. Glick and the staff at Cerritos College. Through hard work and proper mentorship, I achieved my A.A., B.A., and M.A.,” he said. Eli has experienced repair, sales, engineering, entrepreneurial endeavors, to motorsports fabrication and manufacturing... Link to the full story about Eli

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Alumni Conversations Event Features Erick Galindo

The Cerritos College Foundation’s virtual Alumni Conversations event will feature New York Times and LA Times contributor, award winning producer, author, and essayist for LAIst and KPCC, Erick Galindo ('09) on February 25, 7 p.m. Register in advance. Visit the web for more info.

Women's Conferenced

Fortaleciendo A La Mujer 2021

Join the Seventh Annual Women's Conference, Fortaleciendo a la Mujer 2021. The conference will be completely in Spanish, virtually via zoom. It will focus on the areas of education, health, and citizenship.
To reserve your space today, call (562) 467-5098

Legal

Free Virtual Legal Fair on March 6

Cerritos College Paralegal Program is co-sponsoring a free Legal Fair. Register by sending an email to SEDBAinfo@gmail.com, and you will be matched up with an attorney for a free 30-minute consultation on your legal issue. You will be able to communicate via Zoom, phone, or other platforms. March 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Shared Governance Committee Meetings

 

*All committees have converted to alternative meeting formats. Please contact committee chairs regarding meeting format. Shared Governance Committee

Please contact committee chairs to confirm meeting schedule. List of committees
Committee Chairs, please notify us when your meeting schedule changes from your committee webpage.

 

Employment Opportunities
https://cerritos.peopleadmin.com/

 

For questions, please call Human Resources at (562) 860-2451 Ext.2284.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

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