David Cook of the Academic Support Center has been named Classified Staff Member of the Year. Cook is an instructional assistant in the Skills Center, and was presented with the award during the Classified Staff Appreciation Luncheon on June 7. Cook was made eligible for the award after several nominations poured in from students and… Read more »
Category: Achievements
OC Register Profiles Distinguished Student of the Year Russell Hillabrand
Outgoing Fullerton College student and Distinguished Student of the Year Russell Hillabrand, earned five associate degrees and a full scholarship to Pomona College while overcoming various hurdles. Read the article on the OC Register website.
FC Forensics Speech and Debate Team Finish 2017 Season Strong
[tabs slidertype=”simple”][tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab][/tabs] The Fullerton College Forensics Speech and Debate Team finished off its 2017 season strong, taking home numerous awards during the 24th Blumer Speech & Debate Tournament at Cal State Fullerton on May 6. Teammates Anu Parikh and Zeal Ahir were undefeated and finished first place while Todd Blood and… Read more »
Debaters Earn Multiple Awards at Invitational
Fullerton College debaters prevailed against teams from Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Northridge and Pierce College at the Spring 2017 Robert Barbera Debate Invitational hosted at Northridge on Saturday April 22. In the open division, Fullerton College’s Ryan Martinez and Luis Gudino earned a third-place team debate award. Additionally, Martinez earned a 2nd place speaker… Read more »
Students Shine in Novice Showcase
The Fullerton College Speech Department successfully hosted a forensics novice showcase, held on April 20, to a full house in Room 521. The showcase highlighted new debaters who have shown hard work and dedication to the activity. Student debaters clashed on the the following resolution: The United States should substantially reduce dependency on fossil fuels. The affirmative team… Read more »
Basic Skills at League for Innovation in the Community College National Conference
On March 14, Dani Wilson, dean of the Library, Learning Resources, Instructional Support Programs and Services, Kristine Nikkhoo, director of Basic Skills and Support Programs, and Bridget Kominek, English instructor and basic skills coordinator, presented on Fullerton College’s thriving Basic Skills Initiative at the League for Innovation in the Community College National Conference in San… Read more »
Supplemental Instruction Presents at Tutor Expo
The Supplemental Instruction team attended the 3CSN-sponsored Tutor Expo on Friday, March 31 to Saturday, April 1 at Pasadena City College. 20 FC attendees went to the expo, and SI leaders conducted eight separate presentations. Topics of the presentations included Habits of Mind, systemic microaggressions and equity, improving the writing process, growth mindset, and professional development.… Read more »
FC’s Communications Team Earns National Awards
The Office of Campus Communications won two Paragon Awards at the annual National Council for Marketing & Public Relations in Charleston, South Carolina on March 27. These national-level awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and communication at community and technical colleges. It’s the only national competition of its kind that honors excellence exclusively among marketing… Read more »
California Community Colleges Board of Governors Honors Four Faculty Members with 2016-17 Gerald C. Hayward Award for Excellence in Education
The California Community Colleges Board of Governors today honored four professors with the 2016-17 Gerald C. Hayward Award for Excellence in Education. The winners are Jo Wen Wu (Fullerton College) Marina Broeder (Mission College), Amanda Paskey (Cosumnes River College) and Sally Saenger (Santa Barbara City College). Each winner received a commemorative plaque and $1,250. The… Read more »
Students Honored For Community Service
Students in the Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) were recently honored for their community service with the Fullerton School District. AGS is dedicated to providing members community service opportunities in and outside of campus, and has been involved with Commonwealth Elementary School for two years and has participated in activities such as Saturday… Read more »
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