Fullerton College will present a lecture and Q&A session featuring the honorable Henri Vantieghem, Consul General of the Kingdom of Belgium on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1:20 p.m. in Room 1413. Hosted by the History Department, the lecture will examine the history of Belgium which became a sovereign modern state and constitutional monarchy in 1830,… Read more »
Tag: Social Sciences
Gustavo Arellano’s Weekly, Canto XI: Goodbye, Profe Padilla
Gustavo Arellano, the former publisher and editor of the OC Weekly, book author and the author of the column ¡Ask a Mexican!, paid homage to retiring Ethnic Studies Professor Jerry Padilla. Read more…
Kindergartners Explore College and Careers at 23rd Annual KinderCaminata
Nearly 2,000 energetic and excited kindergartners will visit Fullerton College on Friday, April 27 for the 23rd annual KinderCaminata. The event inspires children to begin thinking about higher education and careers in the early stages of their education. More than 70 kindergarten classes from Anaheim City, Fullerton, and La Habra City school districts will enjoy… Read more »
Earth Day Symposium Focuses on Food Justice
Fullerton College will take a new approach on the internationally celebrated day of environmental activism known as Earth Day with the second annual Earth Day Symposium in the theme of food justice on April 17. The symposium, which is hosted by the Geography Department and sponsored by the Social Sciences Division, will feature speakers and… Read more »
Sexual Assault Awareness Offered Throughout April
Fullerton College will join many communities around the nation in recognizing April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Several activities and events will be hosted throughout the month to help raise awareness among college students about sexual assault and violence against women and men. The campus-wide events are open to the entire FC community… Read more »
Hornets Honor African American History Month with Campus Events
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 »
Fullerton College Kwanzaa Celebration Hosts Kwanzaa Founder, Dr. Maulana Karenga Dec. 8
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 »
FC Food Drive Seeks Donations to Help Families this Thanksgiving
For the last 47 years, Fullerton College has been helping to feed students and their families during Thanksgiving with the support and donations of the campus community. The Ethnic Studies Department, M.E.Ch.A, and the Associated Students of Fullerton College are again calling on the campus community to prep the stage for the 48th annual Thanksgiving… Read more »
FC Celebrates Dia de los Muertos Oct. 26
Fullerton College will celebrate its annual Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead festival, on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in the quad. The event is free and open to the public and regularly draws more than 1,000 people to the college. Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday devoted to… Read more »
Fullerton College Celebrates National Latino Heritage Month
Fullerton College will help celebrate National Latino Heritage Month with several events and workshops that honor the contributions, struggles, and successes of the Latino community. Most events begin in mid-September and run through October, with some extending further into the semester. Hosted by the Cadena Cultural Center, the 9th annual Latino Students Forum will be held… Read more »
