Campus Connection - May 18, 2026

 

Anamika Bawa

Future innovator Anamika Bawa’s journey through challenges to triumph

Anamika Bawa’s journey began in Artesia, where she grew up and attended schools in the ABC Unified School District. Despite the high-pressure environment at her competitive high school, where peers often underestimate community colleges, Anamika enrolled at Cerritos College after graduation and joined support programs, such as Transfer Academy and the Scholars’ Honors Program...Link to the Falcons in Flight story about Anamika

Lavender graduates

Campus celebrates the Class of 2026 | Commencement on May 22

Various student support programs celebrated their graduates in the second annual Gradapalooza on May 11 and 13. The 68th annual Commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22, in the Falcon Stadium at 5 p.m. Live Stream: www.youtube.com/@cerritoscollegeofficial 

Students playing Chinese games at Game Day

Chinese Club celebrates APIDA Week with Game Day

The Chinese Club recently celebrated APIDA Week with a lively Game Day event. Participants had the opportunity to immerse themselves in traditional Chinese games such as Mahjong, Go, Chinese Checkers, and Zheng Shangyou (Struggling Upstream). This event not only showcased the strategies and skills inherent in these games but also emphasized their cultural significance and the social connections they foster. Additionally, it created a welcoming space for meaningful interactions between faculty and students, enhancing the sense of community.

ENGT students with ACU certificates

Engineering Design Technology enhances CAD curriculum with Autodesk certification

Cerritos College’s Department of Engineering Design Technology is enhancing career readiness by offering Autodesk Certified User (ACU) credentials starting Spring 2026 for students in ENGT 103: Introduction to Inventor and ENGT 138: AutoCAD. This initiative bridges classroom learning and industry needs, equipping students with valuable certifications for careers in CAD design, drafting, or engineering technology... Link to the full story about Engineering Design Technology

Groundbreaking Ceremonyd

Join the groundbreaking ceremony for Child Development Center expansion

You’re invited to the Child Development Center Expansion Project Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, June 3, at the CDC Building.  Refreshments at 5 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. 
Please RSVP by June 1.

Science building

Celebrate classified and confidential employees on May 20

Join the annual Outstanding Classified and Confidential Award Ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m. in Student Center. Recognize and honor the contributions of the classified and confidential professionals of Cerritos College.

 

Woodworking celebration and gallery

Woodworking Celebration May 23

Join the Woodworking Celebration on May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited! Grab tacos and explore the student and faculty gallery! Also, check out the raffle, silent auction, and live woodworking demos. If you can't make it on Saturday, join the open house on Friday, May 22, 2-4 p.m.

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What's Happening This Week (Campus Calendar)

Shared Governance Committee Meetings

Employment Opportunities
For general questions, please contact Human Resources. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

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