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 »
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Fullerton College Launches Internship Program for Business and Computer Information Systems
Fullerton College has launched its Internship Program and is now offering internships in the areas of Business and Computer Information Systems for academic credit (BUS 295 F and CIS 295 F). The college is looking for local employers who would be interested in having interns during the fall, spring, and summer terms. As described by… Read more »
Veterans Day Events This Week
Several activities will take place this week in recognition of Veterans Week. The Wall of Remembrance traveling memorial arrived on campus Monday morning and is located in the quad. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, Circle up in the VRC With Dr. Snetter is at 12:30 p.m. And on Thursday, Nov. 9 the Veteran Appreciation BBQ is in the quad from 11… Read more »
Students Lead Growth Mindset Workshops
A new series of workshops designed to help students learn intelligent practices and improve overall student success will be led by their very own peers. The Growth Mindset Student Ambassadors are Fullerton College students who have created six workshops under the Pathway Transformation Initiative. The workshops, which will be offered throughout the fall, will teach… Read more »
Events Offered to Assist Undocumented Students
Several activities will take place in the next two weeks to help students prepare for the October 5 deadline to renew applications for the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Grads to be Program, which is supported by categorical state student equity funds, provides students with specialized counseling services, mentoring, workshops to… Read more »
SDSI Alumnus Awarded $50K Scholarship
Fullerton College and Student Diversity Success Initiative (SDSI) alumnus Clarissa Leyva had no idea what was in store for her when she graduated this past May. As she prepared to transfer to Cal State University, Fullerton, the thought of how she would pay for the rest of her education began to loom. On one end,… Read more »
Puente Program Attends Northern California College Tour
From April 26 to 29, Fullerton College’s two Puente cohorts attended the annual Northern California College Tour. Fifty students and staff visited the campuses of UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, the State Capitol and the UC Davis School of Medicine. The annual trip serves to motivate students, and have them see what is… Read more »
Kindergartners Explore College and Careers at Annual KinderCaminata
Nearly 2,000 kindergartners visited Fullerton College on Friday, April 28 for the 22nd annual KinderCaminata. The event, which focuses on instilling the importance of a good education and exposing children to various career options, featured more than 40 lively demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences for children and their families to explore. More than 70 kindergarten… Read more »
March 29 – Student Support Expo
Basic Skills is hosting a Student Support Expo on Wednesday, March 29 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Rooms 224-228. Students are invited to come and learn more about the various academic support resources that FC has to offer. Different areas will each have their own table and faculty and staff will be there… Read more »
Deadline to Apply to CA Dream Act is March 2
The Grads to Be Program and Financial Aid is offering assistance for students to apply for the CA Dream Act (CADA). This week’s workshop is Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. in Building 300, Room 316. Students may register through the following link and more information is available by contacting Sylvia Pimentel at spimentel@fullcoll.edu.