Campus Connection - November 14, 2022

Marine veterans

Campus Community Honors Veterans with Veterans Week Festivities

The Veteran’s Resource Center (VRC) held a week-long celebration honoring military service men and women on November 7-10. The military fair on Monday showcased several branches of the U.S. military. On Wednesday, the campus community learned about the services offered by VRC with lunch and giveaways. At the flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, History Professor Walter Fernandez spoke on the history of Veterans Day. The celebration concluded with the Marine Corps' 247th birthday celebration and cake-cutting ceremony, featuring the birthday cake created by the Culinary Arts program.

Social Worker panel

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month Presents Social Workers Panel

The Falcon's Nest presented a panel presentation featuring its social work interns on November 9. Six panelists spoke about how they chose a career in social work and what it is like to be in the field. The Falcon’s Nest is hosting various events throughout November to spread awareness and provide resources to students facing basic need insecurities, including an open house (Nov. 14) and Basic Needs Resources Fair (Nov. 15 & 16), a hygiene drive, and an art installation throughout the month. View the flyer for more Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month activities.

Dance performance

Don't Miss Fall Dance Concerts November 17-19 in PAC

Come and join the first in-person dance show in more than two years! Choreographed by faculty and students, the concert will feature classical and contemporary dance works performed by students. November 17-19 at 8 p.m. in the Performing Art Center. Purchase tickets now. View the flyer. Currently-enrolled students may volunteer and watch the show for free by filling out the volunteer form.

 

Native American Heritage Month RESOURCE

Native American Heritage Month Resource Fair

Join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month with free food, cultural performances, and fun activities! Learn more about available resources. Wednesday, November 16, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Falcon Square. View the flyer
(The event will  be held in collaboration with the Basic Needs Resource Fair)

President's Hour Live

President's Hour November 15

Take a few minutes to share what's on your mind with Dr. Fierro. No appointment necessary. Tuesday, November 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Falcon Square.

 

Turkey

Don't be a Turkey! Bring Immunity to the Table

The new booster targets the omicron variant that is responsible for 90% of COVID-19 cases. Bring your vaccination card to get boosted & receive a $250 bookstore gift card. Thursday, November 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Falcon Square. View the flyer.

No-smoking sign

Great American Smokeout - Quit Tobacco Products

Student Health Services Challenges you to quit tobacco products! If you want to quit or support someone who is thinking of quitting, join us at the Great American Smokeout. Thursday, November 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Falcon Square. View the flyer.

Cerritos College VRC Cerritos College Police

Campus Police Veterans Appreciation Patch Now Available!

In honor of the many amazing veterans we have on our campus, the Cerritos College Police Department will be wearing and selling a special Veterans Appreciation Patch during the month of November. All the proceeds from the sale of these collectible patches will be donated to the Veteran Resource Center’s Student Scholarship Fund. Honor our Cerritos College veterans and purchase your patch today!

Cerritos College sign

College to Host a Virtual Community Forum on Updates to Lot at 166th Street/Studebaker Road on December 5

Cerritos College will host its annual virtual forum to update residents about changes to its property located at the 166th Street and Studebaker Road corner lot. The Cerritos City Council approved the College's Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for four years in 2017. The TUP was renewed for a five-year period beginning December 19, 2021, through December 19, 2026... Link to the full story about the Forum


Shared Governance Committee Meetings

Employment Opportunities
For general questions, please contact us at HR@cerritos.edu. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

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