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Category: Achievements

Debate Team Finishes Third at NEDA National Tournament

Posted on March 13, 2017 - Achievements

[tabs slidertype=”simple”][tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab][/tabs] Fullerton College debaters took home numerous awards during the 20th annual National Educational Debate Association (NEDA) National Championship Tournament on March 10 and 11 held at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. The topic for this year’s tournament was “The United States federal government should substantially reduce dependency on fossil fuels.”… Read more »

Fullerton College Debaters Take Top Awards at 2017 Spring Swing Tournament

Posted on March 6, 2017 - Achievements

Fullerton College debaters competed against teams from CSUN, CSUF, and CSUM at the Spring Swing tournament hosted jointly by Fullerton College and CSUF on March 3 and 4. On Friday, Fullerton College debaters Kitiny Phumchun and Alyssa Aguilar went 4-0 and won the top debate team award along with 1st and 2nd place speaker awards respectively.… Read more »

FC Faculty Dr. Wu Recipient of 2017 Hayward Award

Posted on February 28, 2017 - Achievements

Natural Sciences professor Dr. Jo Wen Wu is one of four winners for the 2017 Hayward Award. The Hayward Award is awarded to four faculty members every year for outstanding excellence in teaching and commitment to their students, profession and institution. Presented by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, each awardee is nominated by their… Read more »

Fullerton College Teaching Matters Conference a Success

Posted on February 13, 2017 - Achievements

The Fullerton College Teaching Matters Conference recently brought together more than 50 students from nine high schools from the Anaheim Union High School District and Fullerton Joint Union High School District. Students participated in four breakout sessions, Financial Aid/EOPS, Transitioning From High School to College, Hands-On Lesson Planning From Start to Finish and Classroom Management… Read more »

FC Debaters Take Top Awards at Hornet Invitational

Posted on February 13, 2017 - Achievements

[tabs slidertype=”simple”][tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab][/tabs] Fullerton College debaters prevailed against teams from Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Maritime at the Spring 2017 Hornet Invitational hosted by Fullerton College on Friday, Feb. 10. In the open division, Fullerton College’s team of Alyssa Aguilar and Kitiny Phumchun finished first place with a perfect 3-0 record and earned first and second place… Read more »

Signing Day – Hornets on the Move

Posted on February 6, 2017 - Achievements

After winning the National Championship this past season, many Hornets are signing with four-year colleges. Hornet All-American Quarterback Jordan Hoy set his sights on Old Dominion, while Tight End Christian Williams lands with TCU. Standout Defensive Back D’Angelo Ross signed with New Mexico, Offensive Lineman Emil Graves signed with Hawaii, and both Wideout DeAndre McNeal… Read more »

Padilla Guest Lectures at Chapman University 

Posted on February 6, 2017 - Achievements

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.

VRC Receives Veteran Services Award 

Posted on February 6, 2017 - Achievements

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

Posted on December 5, 2016 - Achievements

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 »