In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Fullerton College is hosting events and activities that honor and recognize the important role women make in communities locally and across the globe. From inspirational stories of resilience to empowering testimonies of compassionate leadership, this month is all about telling the stories of the women… Read more »
Fullerton College will participate in the statewide Black Student Success Week (BSSW) from April 24 – 28. This year’s theme is “Vision to Action: Building Systems and Structures for Black Student Success.” The focus of the week-long event will be on successful approaches to ensuring Black and African American students succeed at California community colleges.… Read more »
It’s that time of year when Fullerton College gets ready to celebrate student achievements and graduates at a variety of end-of-year celebrations. The Promise Program and Veterans Resource Center held celebrations on April 29 in honor of graduating and transferring students, and many more program celebrations are expected over the next few weeks leading up… Read more »
Fullerton College and The Umoja Community Program are honoring the last week of Black History Month by spotlighting students at Fullerton College who have embodied the spirit of this year’s theme, Black Joy. Join us in recognizing and celebrating Mercy Munyua. Mercy Munyua began attending Fullerton College in the summer of 2016 after graduating from… Read more »
With a focus on joy and gratitude in the midst of some challenging times, Fullerton College’s Umoja Community Program, Cadena Cultural Center, and Grads to Be Program are “flipping the narrative” of Black History Month at Fullerton College this year, by celebrating the month with a series of virtual events that empower students to embrace… Read more »
Fullerton College will participate in the statewide Black Student Success Week (BSSW) from April 26 – 30. The campus community has numerous opportunities to participate in workshops, webinars, and other events. Black Student Success Week is a collaboration among multiple organizations, including the Community College League of California, African American Male Education Network and Development… Read more »
Amid a global pandemic and a tense sociopolitical climate, Fullerton College’s Umoja Community Program, Cadena Cultural Center, Cypress College’s Legacy Program, Grads to Be Program and Ethnic Studies Department will aim to educate and empower students to build sustainable communities during the annual Black History Month celebration beginning Monday, Feb. 1. This year’s theme, “Reimagining Black Wall Street,” builds upon Umoja’s Kwanzaa theme – ujamma, cooperative economics. “We chose this… 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 »
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 »
