Campus Connection - May 18, 2026

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

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

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.

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
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.
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 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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