2021-22 Convocation Cooks up Secret Sauce for Student Success

Cerritos College kicked off the 2021-22 academic year with the Convocation on September 30. Attended by nearly 300 faculty and staff members via zoom, the Convocation was live streamed from the brand-new Performing Arts Center celebrating the campus re-opening this semester. President/ Superintendent Dr. Jose Fierro, in chef’s hat and apron, shared some secret recipes for student success... Link to the full story about the Convocation

LatinX Heritage Month Kicks off

The LatinX Heritage Month festivities kicked off on Friday, October 1 with a zoom discussion Engaging Community, presented by Obed Silva, associate professor of English at East Los Angeles College. Participants learned the history of Hispanic Heritage Month and the evolution of terminology as it relates to identity and how to give back to the community. More events are planned this week. 
View the flyer for more LatinX Heritage Month events.

Environmental Justice: Honoring the Land and the People On It

Presented by Falcon Rising, join an engaging dialogue on local environmental and racial justice issues, "Environmental Justice: Honoring the Land and the People On It" on Thursday, October 7 at 2 p.m. Panelists include:Josiah Edwards, Sunrise Movement, Alexandria Contreras, Happy City Coalition, and Gloria Arellanes, Tongva/Chicana Elder. Moderated by Hector Ledesma, ASCC Sustainability Director, Cerritos College, and Morgiyn Darragh, Environmental Club President, Cerritos College. View the web for the flyer and zoom link.

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Show Your Support - Add Your Name to LGBTQ+ Outlist

October is LGBTQ+ History Month. In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day (October 11), Cerritos College is creating its first, OUTlist. See the flyer for more information. If you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an Ally, please add your name to the list by October 7.

Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing at Student Health Services

Per Board Policy BP 2905, students and staff are required to submit proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test weekly beginning October 1, 2021. Student Health Services will be hosting a pop-up testing outside its building beginning Tuesday, October 5. Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Thursdays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Visit the web for more info.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Join the Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Falcon Safe is hosting a donation drive throughout the month of October to collect vital items to be distributed to Cerritos College students via the Falcon’s Nest. View the web for more info.
Empowerment Self-Defense (Part 1) Tuesday, October 5, 5 p.m., (Part 2) Wednesday, October 6, 5 p.m. Register for zoom info. View the flyer for more DVAM events

Virtual Job Fair October 5 and 6

Join the Virtual Job Fair to get information on current job and internship opportunities, network with employers and ask questions. Students are highly encouraged to have resume ready. Tuesday, October 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., and Wednesday, October 6, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. View the flyer to register and for more info.

Scholarship Deadline Extended - Encourage Students to Apply

Apply now through October 7, 2021 for scholarships available through the Cerritos College Foundation. Online application is live now. More than $100,000 will be awarded in fall 2021 scholarships. For the list of scholarships, visit the web.

Art Gallery Window Dressings Featuring Keepers of Affliction by Juan Gomez

Artist Juan Gomez's Keepers of Affliction will be installed September 27 – October 9. The installation unites a series of fifteen abstract memory objects, each representing the artist’s own immigrant family’s experience of migration (and epigenetic transmigration).