Fullerton College held the 7th annual Earth Day Symposium on April 20 featuring internationally renowned geologist, science historian, and author Naomi Oreskes. The hybrid event was held in the Campus Theatre and livestreamed with more than 350 people attending in-person and online. Dr. Oreskes led a conversation which referenced her new book, The Big Myth.… Read more »
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Fullerton College Ethnic Studies Celebrates 50 Years of Education for Liberation (Rescheduled)
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 »
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 »
Broadening Horizons, One Country at a Time
Fullerton College Study Abroad is returning in Spring 2023 after a nearly three-year hiatus. Immersing yourself in a different culture, exploring another country, creating new experiences, and learning abroad. Does that sound like your ideal summer or spring? Take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad at Fullerton College. Fullerton College has been commended for… Read more »
Triplets Graduate Together After Starting College at 14
Picture a student starting homeschool and community college at the same time. Now, multiply that by three! That is the journey the DeVries triplets embarked on when they all decided to enroll at Fullerton College. At 14, they enrolled as dual enrollment students and began their first semester in fall 2018. The Dual Enrollment… 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 »
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 »
