State of the College Spotlights Cerritos College’s Role in Lifting Students and Community for Success

Cerritos College hosted its 2022 State of the College on October 12. President/Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Fierro highlighted the College’s efforts to transform the lives of students and its positive economic impact on the community it serves.… Link to the full story about SOTC

College Ranks Seventh Among Nation’s Top 100 Schools for Hispanics

Cerritos College is ranked seventh among the top 100 colleges and universities with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States, according to the Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine. Cerritos College is also ranked 28th with the number of associate degrees earned by Hispanic students... Link to the full story about Hispanic Outlook 

College and Norwalk Transit Unveil Special Bus Wraps to Promote GoPass

Cerritos College and the City of Norwalk’s Transit System (NTS) unveiled the special bus wraps to promote the Metro GoPass initiative on October 12. Sponsored by Norwalk Transit, the special version buses serve routes 1 and 2 through the first week of January 2023... Link to the full story about the bus wraps

The 2022 Edition of SOAR Now Available!

SOAR, Cerritos College's community publication, is produced by the Public Affairs Office and is mailed to residents of the district annually. View the latest edition. An archive of past issues of SOAR and InSight is available at www.cerritos.edu/soar.  

Inaugural Student Convocation Introduces Learning and Career Pathways

The College hosted the inaugural Student Convocation on October 13. Led by President/Superintendent Dr. Jose Fierro, Traci Ukita and Dr. Angela Hoppe-Nagao, the event introduced the College's Learning and Career Pathways (LCP) to students. Nearly 80 students learned the importance of graduating on time and how the LCP can help them cross the finish line, while enjoying pizza, cookies and lemonade prepared by the award-winning Culinary Arts program. 

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I Am Frida Kahlo Previewed by Broadway World

I Am Frida Kahlo, an original play written and directed by Cerritos College Spanish Professor Froylán Cabuto, was previewed by Broadway World.com. Read the review (external link). The production will debut as the first public theatrical performance at the new Cerritos College Performing Arts Center beginning October 29. Link to the performance information of I Am Frida Kahlo. (external link)

Tito Rodriguez Speaks on Creating Social Change for Street Vendors

Puente hosted the Street Vendors, Creating Social Change event celebrating Latinx Heritage Month on October 11. The event featured Music Producer and Philanthropist Tito Rodriguez, also known as the Hood Santa, who provides children and families in the Long Beach and Los Angeles area with gifts, clothing, and food. The Long Beach native shared his background growing up in poverty and spoke about his advocacy effort for social change and justice for street vendors through his non-profit organization @localheartsfoundation. The event also featured dance performances by folkloric dancer Lizbeth Soria, aka Bonita Chinita, and free tamales and pupusas.

Celebrate Undocumented Student Action Week 

​Join the Undocumented Student Action Week! All session begins at 11 a.m.
Oct. 17: Halmoni screening and Q&A with Ju Hong in PAC 107
Oct. 18: Options for Undocumented Survivors Info Session in PAC 107
Oct 19: Undocumented Students Pursuing Health-Related Programs Info Session in Santa Barbara Bldg.

Rainbow Party Celebrates OUTober and LGBTQ History Month

Rainbow Party @Cerritos kicked off OUTober, Cerritos College's LGBTQ History Month celebration.
The party provided safe space to honor the evolution
of our queerness with games, music, art activities, swag, food and refreshments. This week, OUTober features UndocuQueerness: Let’s Talk About It on Thursday, October 20, at 11 a.m. in Student Center. View the flyer for more OUTober events.

Each and Every Day Screening and Therapy Dogs

Join us for a documentary screening of Each and Every Day, depicting young people discussing suicidal ideation, loneliness, and depression. The film shows audiences of all ages that these struggles are universal and there is hope and help. Light snack provided. Featuring guest stars Paws-to-Share therapy dogs. 
Wednesday, October 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in LC 155
View the flyer for more information.

Support 37th Annual Cerritos College Foundation Golf Tournament

Cerritos College Foundation will host its 37th Annual Golf Classic, presented by Tilden Coil Constructors on Thursday, October 27 at California Country Club. The tournament will open with registration at 8:30 a.m., breakfast sponsored by Porto's Bakery and Chick-Fil-A Pico Rivera, and a Putting Contest sponsored by Musty Putters. Shot Gun start is at 10 a.m…  Link to the full story about Golf Classic

Celebrate National Transfer Week

National Transfer Week is October 17-21. Show your support for transfer students by wearing Wear your Alma Mater anytime during the next week and use it as a way to start a conversation about transfer with students. Students at all stages of their transfer process are welcome to participate in the week long activities including FREE Nachos on Oct. 18th from 11-2pm for the Transfer Center Open House. Please encourage your students to stop by  and learn about the Transfer Center resources. View the Transfer Week activities