Fullerton College will honor and celebrate a golden anniversary and the legacy of the Ethnic Studies Department during a campus-wide celebration. The events have been rescheduled from April 26-27 to May 9-10. Founded in 1972, the Fullerton College Ethnic Studies Department has been a dynamic and powerful force of movement for the campus community. The… Read more »
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Dr. Rosie Kar Named 2023 Fullerton College Faculty of the Year
Ethnic Studies Adjunct Faculty Member Dr. Rosie Kar has been named the 2023 Fullerton College Faculty of the Year. Dr. Rosie Kar is a second-generation South Asian American of Sindhi and Bengali ancestry. Born and raised in Southern California, she is the child of immigrants and grandchild of political refugees via the 1947 Partition of… Read more »
Faculty of the Year Reception Honors Deidre Hughes and Five Finalists
Associated Students honored this year’s Faculty of the Year, Professor Deidre Hughes, and the 2022 finalists: Aline Gregorio, Bridget Salazmeda, Ronald Farol, Ryan Shiroma, and Tamara Trujillo with a reception on May 5. Deidre Hughes has been a full-time Fullerton College instructor for 30 years. She coordinates the college’s mindfulness program and teaches for-credit, transfer-level mindfulness… Read more »
Ethnic Studies Shines Light on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The Ethnic Studies Department will host Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness and Action Week from April 18 – 22. Fullerton College alumna Nicole Merton, an Indigenous photographer and advocate, will kick-off the week with an Artist Talk. It will be followed by a Pop-Up Art Installation featuring the photography of Nicole Merton. The… Read more »
April Events Bring Awareness of Sexual Assault
Faculty and students will lead Fullerton College in conversations and activities to speak up and stand against sexual assault during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April. The Clothesline Project and A Walk in Our Shoes will return to Fullerton College on Tuesday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on the quad. The Clothesline… Read more »
Social Justice Week to Raise Awareness on Marginalized Communities and Issues
Fullerton College keeps the dialogue going for social justice issues. Student Life and Leadership and Associated Students will host Social Justice Week from March 28 through April 1. The week-long event is an opportunity to strengthen connections with the campus community and cultivate a culture of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and anti-racism. The week intends to… Read more »
FC Celebrates Indigenous People’s Day on Oct. 11
It was about three years ago when Fullerton College joined hundreds of organizations around the nation in celebrating Indigenous People’s Day on October 11. This month, Fullerton College Ethnic Studies Department and the Cadena Cultural Center are excited to bring back the annual celebration with more opportunities to expand awareness, education, and activism for indigenous… Read more »
Fullerton College Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Fullerton College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of cultural events designed to honor the heritage, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic, Latino/a/x, and Chicano/a/x people. This year, the Cadena Cultural Center at Fullerton College is excited to collaborate these efforts across the North Orange County Community College District by offering a… Read more »
Fullerton College Celebrates Día De Los Muertos Oct. 24
Vibrant altar displays and lively cultural performances will headline Fullerton College’s 26th annual Día de los Muertos event on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. The popular free event will feature more than 50 ofrendas, dance performances, local artists, music, food, and is expected to draw more than 1,000 people to campus for one of… Read more »
National Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off With Bienvenidos!
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 »
