On Jan. 18, Ethnic Studies Professor Jerry Padilla guest lectured for a Chapman University art class on the topic of Chicano Mural Art and Emigdio Vasquez. Vasquez was an American Chicano artist and muralist known as the Godfather of Hispanic artists. He is internationally known for his photo-realistic style.
Category: Achievements
VRC Receives Veteran Services Award
The Veterans Resource Center was recognized by Goodwill of Orange County’s Tierney Center with the Veterans Service Award and $2,500 during a holiday open house in December. The award recognizes the VRC’s commitment to building strong relationships and participation with the veteran community. The VRC was one of six community colleges in Orange County to… Read more »
Speech and Debate Competes at PSCFA’s Fall Championship
The Fullerton College Speech and Debate Team participated in the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association’s Fall Championship Tournament at Orange Coast College on December 3. In her first ever debate tournament, Fullerton College competitor Shakayla Gibson earned an eighth-place speaker award. The team resumes competition in January 2017. The Fullerton College Speech and Debate team… Read more »
FC Jazz Band Performs at the Los Angeles Jazz Institute’s Festival Honoring Stan Kenton
On November 4, the Fullerton College Jazz Band, directed by Bruce Babad, performed at the Los Angeles Jazz Institute’s event honoring the music of jazz legend Stan Kenton. People came from all over the world to attend the four-day event filled with concerts, panel discussions, film showings and special presentations. “We have been charged with… Read more »
FC Faculty Inducted to International Educators’ Hall of Fame
Fullerton College faculty member Dr. Carol Mattson was inducted into the International Educators’ Hall of Fame. The 2016 23rd annual ceremony took place in the Grand Ballroom of The Phoenix Club in Anaheim, California . To be honored, an educator must be retired and/or have served at least 20 years in the field and accomplished… Read more »
Two FC Students Awarded Scholarship to Study Abroad
Two Fullerton College students have been selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to study abroad during the spring 2017 term. Arturo Contreras and Zana Gurule will study abroad in Rome, Italy this coming spring. Contreras and Gurule are… Read more »
Fullerton College Competitors Take Top Awards at CSUF Blumer Tournament
[tabs slidertype=”simple”][tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab][/tabs] Fullerton College competitors took top awards at the 23rd Cal State Fullerton Blumer Speech and Debate Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 12. Facing teams from CSUF, CSUN, and CSUM, Fullerton College’s Rohan Shah and Ryan Martinez took first place in debate with a 4-0 record, while partners, Nakota Arrona and Mariah Duran… Read more »
David Cook Recognized at Fall Classified Staff Meet and Greet
David Cook of the Academic Support Center was awarded the fall classified recognition award on Nov. 8 after receiving several nominations for his work as an instructional assistant. Congratulations!
FC Debaters Capture Multiple Awards During Halloween Tournament
[tabs slidertype=”simple”][tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab][/tabs] Fullerton College debaters captured multiple awards at the CSUF-Fullerton College National Educational Debate Association Halloween “Swing” Tournament on Oct. 28 and 29. On Friday, Fullerton College’s Anushri Parkih and Luigi Gutierrez took first place, with teammates Arman Abdolsalehi and Ryan Gauthier second and the team of Stephanie Swendener and Nico Fasciano… Read more »
Speech Department Hosts First Annual Showcase on Proposition 63
[tabs slidertype=”simple”][tab] [/tab][tab] [/tab][/tabs] The Fullerton College Speech Department successfully hosted its first forensics showcase, held on Oct. 25, 2016 to a full house in rooms 224- 228. Student debaters clashed on the topic of Proposition 63, the Firearms Ammunition Initiative. The affirmative team included Brian Gatpandan and Rohan Shah, and the negative side was… Read more »
