Fullerton College kicked-off Veterans Appreciation Week on the quad today with student and guest speakers recognizing the impact of veterans in our community. Throughout the week of Nov. 6-9, the Veterans Resource Center will feature activities designed to foster support for and celebrate the more than 1000 student-veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and veteran-dependents attending… Read more »
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APIDA Heritage Month: Spotlight on VRC Counselor Jane Duong Killer
More than 27 million people have a driver’s license in California. Yet only 50 of those drivers are female veterans who have received a special license plate honoring their military service. During this Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, Fullerton College salutes Jane Duong Killer for her service to our country and… Read more »
Thank a Student-Veteran During Veterans Appreciation Week, Nov. 4 – 10
Fullerton College will recognize and honor student-veterans, during Veterans Appreciation Week, November 4 – 10. The week will feature activities hosted by the Veterans Resource Center designed to foster support for and celebrate the more than 1000 student-veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and veteran-dependents attending Fullerton College. The activities will kick-off with a softball game… 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 »
Veterans Appreciation Week is Nov. 4 – 7
Fullerton College will recognize and honor student-veterans, during Veterans Appreciation Week, November 4 – 7. The week will feature activities, workshops and events designed to foster support for and celebrate the more than 900 student-veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and veteran-dependents attending Fullerton College. All events are hosted by the Veterans Resource Center and are… Read more »
Honoring Student-Veterans at FC Night
Fullerton College Night at Angel Stadium on Friday, April 5 will honor student-veterans during the pregame ceremony. The ceremonial pitcher will be Joshua Bruner. Bruner is a United States Marine Corps veteran who provided humanitarian aid in Operation Tomodachi after a tsunami struck Japan in March 2011. He also served in Afghanistan as a customs… Read more »
FC Night at Angel Stadium Returns April 5
Hornets and Angels will reunite for an epic night of family fun and baseball during the annual Fullerton College Night at Angel Stadium on Friday, April 5. The event, which is now in its fourth year, supports the Chris Lamm & Toni Dubois-Walker Memorial Food Bank and Students of Distinction Awards. The highly anticipated spring… Read more »
Volunteers Needed for Veterans Day Field of Heroes Memorial
The Veterans Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help with the Field of Heroes Veterans Day Memorial. The memorial honors fallen service members since Sept. 11, 2001 with flags placed on the quad. The quad will be transformed into a field of close to 7,000 flags. Sign up on Eventbrite. Watch this award-winning video of the display… Read more »
Donate to the Veterans Care Package Drive
The Veterans Resource Center is calling on the Fullerton College campus and community to donate items for troops deployed overseas. Personal items, non-perishable foods, entertainment, clothing, and miscellaneous items may be dropped off at the VRC in Building 500, Room 518 through November 16.
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 »
