Fullerton College will kickoff the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month with the annual Bienvenidos (Welcome) event hosted by the Cadena Cultural Center on Tuesday, September 17 in the quad. Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated September 15 to October 15. “Bienvenidos is a welcome event designed to introduce students to academic divisions, student clubs and… Read more »
Fullerton College’s French Film Festival is back for a stimulating and engaging 10 year anniversary from April 2 to 5, at 7:30 p.m. each night. This year’s films explore topics of current concern from institutionalized racism to gender roles, surviving war, and striving for more despite impairment. The festival also includes a cultural event with… Read more »
Renowned poet and public speaker Yosimar Reye will give a guest lecture at Fullerton College on Friday, March 15 from 10 – 10:45 a.m. in Building 500, Room 515. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, and raised in Eastside San Jose, Reyes explores the themes of migration and sexuality in his work. The Advocate named him one… Read more »
Across the country many will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February with events that recognize and honor the historical contributions of African Americans. At Fullerton College, Black History Month is an important part of education and each year the campus celebrates with a series of campus-wide events designed to honor those historical… Read more »
For the fourth year in a row, the Cadena Cultural and Transfer Center has teamed up with Associated Students, the Umoja Center and the Service Learning Program to bring to life CommUNITY Day, a welcome event designed to celebrate African American History Month, connect students with campus resources, and encourage them to take active roles… Read more »
North Orange County Community College District Office of Diversity and Compliance and the District Professional Development committee will co-sponsor a workshop titled Challenging the Culture of Cruelty, featuring well-known author and presenter Tim Wise on Thursday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Campus Theatre. The workshop examines the ways in which American politics and… Read more »
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” These words have become a central theme to CommUNITY Day, which is an annual event hosted by Associated Students, Cadena Cultural and Transfer Center, Service Learning Program, and the Umoja Center to welcome students to… Read more »
Fullerton College will honor African American History Month in February with a series of campus-wide events designed to inspire, educate and encourage students to take active roles in their communities while reflecting on the rich history and contributions of African Americans. African American History Month events are hosted by multiple departments on campus including the… Read more »
More than 800 11th and 12th grade males from local high schools will be introduced to many college and career options available to them when Fullerton College hosts the Third Annual Males Achieving Success (MAS) Conference on Thursday, Jan. 18. The conference, which is spearheaded by the Office of Educational Partnerships and High School Outreach… Read more »
The Ethnic Studies Department and Umoja will co-host a Kwanzaa celebration on Friday, December 8 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Wilshire Auditorium. The event is free and will feature guest speaker and Kwanzaa founder, Dr. Maulana Karenga as well as a variety of cultural performances. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration which honors African heritage… Read more »
