On May 22, Fullerton College held its inaugural Black graduation ceremony in the campus theatre before family, friends and campus community members. The ceremony kicked off with traditional African dance and percussion performances that led the student processional into the theater, which was followed by a rendition of the Black national anthem. Dr. Ernest L.… Read more »
Fullerton College is breaking ground on a new solar parking structure set to save millions in electricity costs over the next 20 years. Funded by a power purchase agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE), the new solar powered system is expected to produce approximately 150,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each month–which is enough to power… Read more »
The administration of justice department at Fullerton College officially opened its Crime Lab with an exciting ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 17. The ceremony included students, faculty, staff and community partners with opening remarks by President Dr. Cynthia Olivo and other dignitaries. The event showcased a mock crime scene, an investigation demonstration and a lab tour.… Read more »
Each year, Fullerton College celebrates LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month in the month of June. The campus recognizes the achievements and contributions of our LGBTQIA2S+ students, staff and faculty through a series of events designed to foster safe and inclusive spaces for our community. History Pride Month commemorates the significance of the Stonewall Uprising in June of… Read more »
Fullerton College’s Faculty Senate recently named Dean of the Technology and Engineering Division, Kenneth Starkman, as 2024 Administrator of the Year. During the 2023-24 academic year, Starkman played an instrumental role in facilitating the regional Strong Workforce projects in cyber security, construction, cosmetology, advanced transportation and more. Starkman also helped students foster networking relationships… Read more »
The Mindfulness Program at Fullerton College celebrated its first-ever end-of-year celebration, gathering over 60 students to honor those who completed the program’s courses over the academic year. Attendees included prospective students interested in the program, current students from online and in-person classes, faculty, colleagues, family and humanities division staff. The event featured exciting activities, recognitions… Read more »
Fullerton College’s Mindful Growth Initiative has made significant progress during the 2023-24 academic year. Established in 2014 by Deidre Hughes and Miguel Powers under the California Community Colleges’ Success Network (3CSN) Habits of Mind Initiative, Mindful Growth addresses the affective domain in learning communities. To broaden its impact, Sarah Kaump became Project Coordinator in September 2023. Initially… Read more »
The Applied Engineering Club at Fullerton College recently won first place at the 2024 NASA Minority Innovative New Designs for Space (MINDS) competition, beating California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), California State University, Fresno (FSU) and other four-year schools across the nation. The competition invites minority serving institutions to craft a project that… Read more »
The 2024 Student Art Exhibition by the Division of Fine Arts opened its doors to the public on May 2, welcoming more than 700 guests to experience the artistry of our students. The event featured an opening reception, followed by an awards ceremony that honored 47 students for their skill across different mediums. The annual… Read more »
The Student Life and Leadership and Associated Students at Fullerton College recently held its 67th annual Students of Distinction Awards ceremony, which brought together faculty, staff, students and their families to celebrate the recipients of the 2024 Students of Distinction Award. Each year, twenty students are honored and recognized for their outstanding achievements in the… Read more »
