http://www.CypressCollege.edu/ The Latest Cypress College Campus News en-us http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#SurpriseCuts On top of a 23% reduction in funding over a 4-year period, the State of California plans to cut another $149 million from community colleges in an unexpected move. ]]>Posted on February 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#TimelyWarning20120213 At approximately 3:10 on the afternoon of Monday, February 13, 2012, a female student reported to Cypress Police that a man attempted to photograph or videotape her while she was using a restroom in the college's Humanities Building. Read more... ]]>Posted on February 13, 2012 at 7:40 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-02-10.pdf Here is the February 10, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler. ]]>Posted on February 10, 2012 at 4:56 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#EnglishSuccessCenter The new English Success Center opened its doors yesterday for the first time, providing an opportunity for students to enhance their education and improve their chances of successfully completing English coursework at the college. ]]>Posted on February 7, 2012 at 4:42 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#WatsonViewing A viewing for Karen Watson has been scheduled for Thursday eventing, between 5 and 8 p.m., at Westminster Mortuary. ]]>Posted on February 7, 2012 at 3:58 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-02-03.pdf Here is the February 3, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College. ]]>Posted on February 3, 2012 at 4:09 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#KarenWatson Karen Watson's memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, at 10 a.m.; and, students are encouraged to attend — as emphasized by her husband Dennis. ]]>Posted on February 1, 2012 at 3:29 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#1098T 2011 Tax time is approaching! Quickly and conveniently access your Tuition Payment Statement through myGateway! ]]>Posted on February 1, 2012 at 3:05 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201201.htm#KarenWatson Karen Watson, a member of the Cypress College math faculty and the college's 2003 Teacher of the Year, lost her long battle with cancer early this morning. ]]>Posted on January 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-01-27.pdf Here is this week's (and the semester's first) edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on January 27, 2012 at 3:12 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201201.htm#ClassesBegin Here is helpful Information for the start of the spring 2012 semester at Cypress College. ]]>Posted on January 20, 2012 at 4:47 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201201.htm#KaslerRetiring At an employee meeting this morning, Dr. Kasler announced that this will be his last semester at the college after nearly 20 years on the campus. ]]>Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:20 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201201.htm#CampusOpen With offices re-opening across campus, college employees are focused on the start of the semester, which takes place on Monday, January 23 -- 20 days from today. ]]>Posted on January 3, 2012 at 10:55 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#Holidays Cypress College is closed for an 11-day holiday period. The campus will re-open on the morning of Tuesday, January 3, 2012. ]]>Posted on December 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#AnnualReport Cypress College's 2010-2011 End of the Year Report is available. This annual report was presented to the NOCCCD Board of Trustees by Cypress College President Dr. Michael Kasler last month. ]]>Posted on December 21, 2011 at 4:24 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#AmericanaRecipients Each year, the Cypress College Foundation presents the Americana Awards as a way to honor people making a difference in the eight communities within the college's primary service area. The Americana Awards also represent the single-largest fundraising event undertaken by Cypress College. ]]>Posted on December 21, 2011 at 3:56 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#2011WinterHours With the fall 2011 semester officially over, and Cypress College preparing to close between this Friday and January 3, 2011, service hours have shifted off of their traditional schedule. Linked are the hours of operation for a wide variety of campus services through the first week of instruction in January, 2012. ]]>Posted on December 20, 2011 at 2:10 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#MyGatewayMaintenance Work on the MyGateway system, which is intended to improve performance during peak registration periods, will take the portal completely offline between 6-10 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, December 21, 2011. ]]>Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#FinancialAid The Cypress College Financial Aid Office offers programs to help students cope with rising costs of a higher education. The information below is designed to help those who have applied for aid prepare for Spring 2012. (Read more.) ]]>Posted on December 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#plugggg What started in a written class assignment, a daughter's broken phone and a desire for an A has turned into an international business for six Cypress College students and their Management and Marketing instructor. The group has brought the Plugggg -- a small, durable and low-cost MP3 music player -- to market. ]]>Posted on December 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#ScholarshipApplications The Cypress College Foundation Scholarship and the Bernard Osher Scholarship applications are now available. ]]>Posted on December 12, 2011 at 3:54 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#CNNhero Bruno Serato -- the Cypress College Foundation's 2012 Americana Man of the year -- was one of 10 people honored last night as a CNN Hero during "An All-Star Tribute" hosted by Anderson Cooper and broadcast live on the cable network. ]]>Posted on December 12, 2011 at 11:50 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-12-09.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for December 9, 2011. This is our final edition for the semester (and it's definitely worth reading). ]]>Posted on December 9, 2011 at 4:55 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-12-02.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler for December 2, 2011. ]]>Posted on December 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#HolidaySale The Art Department's annual Holiday Sale begins Tuesday and runs through Thursday in the Cypress College Art Gallery. ]]>Posted on November 28, 2011 at 5:17 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#TimelyWarning20111122 An attempted armed robbery on campus on Monday evening was reported to the Cypress College Campus Safety Department. A female student said she was on her way to class at approximately 5:30 p.m. when she was approached while in the Gateway Plaza area in front of the Student Center and Cypress College Complex. (Read more...) ]]>Posted on November 22, 2011 at 2:48 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#DropDeadline Because of the failure of the website this weekend, neither students or instructors could drop Fall semester length classes. Admissions and Records has made the following accommodations: ]]>Posted on November 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-11-18.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for November 18, 2011. ]]>Posted on November 18, 2011 at 3:52 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#STEM-TAP California State University, Long Beach, is offering for the first time a new pilot transfer program for Cypress College Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students. Cypress College is one of nine community colleges participating in the CSULB STEM - TAP (Transfer Admission Pathway) Program. ]]>Posted on November 17, 2011 at 9:26 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/academicPrograms/HealthScience/PsychiatricTechnology The deadline for submitting an admissions application for the Psychiatric Technology Program has been extended to December 1, 2011. Click for additional information. ]]>Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:52 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#VetsDay The Cypress College Veterans Organization (CCVO) and the Veterans Department hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, November 10, 2011, in observance of Veterans Day. Here is a video produced by Derrick Coleman, a Cypress College student who is also an intern in the Public Information Office. ]]>Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#BasketballTipoff Tip-Off 2011 will be held today to celebrate the beginning of the men's basketball season. The event -- which features food, games and prizes - takes place from 2-4:45 p.m. outside the gyms. ]]>Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:31 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#AmericanaHonorees Recipients of Americana Awards for 2012 have been selected by the Cypress College Foundation. In addition to Man of the Year Bruno Serato, the Citizens of the Year are: Paul and Carol Bostwick (Anaheim); Art Brown (Buena Park); Jeanne St. Clair (Cypress); Sandy Thomas (Garden Grove); George and Barbara Mas (La Palma); James and Shirley Bailey (Los Alamitos/Rossmoor); Don Shoemaker (Seal Beach); and Andreas Psaras (Stanton). ]]>Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-11-14.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for November 14, 2011. ]]>Posted on November 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-11-04.pdf Here is the November 4, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Michael J. Kasler. ]]>Posted on November 4, 2011 at 5:11 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#ThanksgivingDrive Cypress College's Associated Students have kicked off their annual Thanksgiving food drive. Donation boxes and barrels have been placed around campus, including in all division offices. Collections will continue through November 17, 2011. ]]>Posted on November 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#ChancellorCoffee Come share ideas, find out the latest news, and ask questions at the "Coffee with the Chancellor and Board Members" event on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, from 10-11 a.m., in CCCPLX-414. ]]>Posted on November 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#2012SpringSchedule The schedule of classes for spring 2012 is now available online. A print version is anticipated before the middle of November. ]]>Posted on October 31, 2011 at 3:33 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#TransferWeek "Transfer Awareness Week" is being held Monday, October 31 through Thursday, November 3, 2011. More than 50 campuses will be represented for the benefit of Cypress College's students planning to transfer to a four-year university or college. ]]>Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:28 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#SBsong Cypress College student Christian Petite-Johnson authored a song in honor of the victims of the Salon Meritage shooting in Seal Beach on October 11, according to an article in the Los Alamitos Patch. The song, which also features vocals by Petite-Johnson's classmate David Durant, has nearly 3,000 views on YouTube and was performed at a memorial for shooting victim Christy Lynn Wilson. ]]>Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:08 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-28.pdf Here is the October 28, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler. ]]>Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/Timely-Warning-20111024.pdf A timely warning is being shared with the campus and community following the report of an armed robbery on campus during Sunday's swap meet. Timely warnings are issued in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act. ]]>Posted on October 24, 2011 at 5:28 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-21.pdf Here is the October 21, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Michael J. Kasler. ]]>Posted on October 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-14.pdf The October 14, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler is now available. ]]>Posted on October 14, 2011 at 4:02 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#LATimesColumnOne Today's Los Angeles Times contains a front-page article featuring Cypress College Mortuary Science students and the program itself. The article focuses on four students, and includes comments from two faculty members. ]]>Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#GeriJewell Alumna Geri Jewell -- perhaps best known for her ground-breaking role as Cousin Geri on the NBC sitcom "The Facts of Life" -- is returning to campus on October 17 for a presentation and book signing. The event is being held as part of Disability Awareness Month. ]]>Posted on October 10, 2011 at 5:02 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-07.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for October 7, 2011. ]]>Posted on October 7, 2011 at 3:12 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#RideShareWeek Employees who are interested in enrolling in Cypress College's Rideshare Program and walking, biking, carpooling, busing or taking the train to work, this is the week to take action. ]]>Posted on October 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#WeddingSinger "The Wedding Singer, The Musical Comedy" opens on October 7 for the first of six performances in the Campus Theater. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., on October 7, 8, 14, and 15, with Sunday matinees at 4 p.m., on October 9 and 16. ]]>Posted on October 3, 2011 at 4:28 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#ShakeOut Cypress College is participating in The Great California ShakeOut drill on 10/20/11 at 10:20 a.m. More then 7.9 million participants across the state are registered to participate in the drill. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to become much more prepared for earthquakes. ]]>Posted on October 3, 2011 at 4:24 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-03.pdf The October 3, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter is now available. ]]>Posted on October 3, 2011 at 3:14 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#DayofService The 2nd Annual Cypress College Donate a Day of Service takes place on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. It will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the Bridge by the Pond. At the event, students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to donate their blood, donate their gently used shoes, and donate their cash to the American Cancer Society and Red Cross Disaster Relief. ]]>Posted on September 30, 2011 at 2:23 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#CleryDisclosure Cypress College has posted its 2011 Annual Safety and Security report to he campus website. The report is prepared annually in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act with the intent of informing students and prospective students about campus crime and security policies. If desired, paper copies of the report will be available through the Campus Safety Office. ]]>Posted on September 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#FluShots Cypress College's annual flu shot clinic will be held Monday, October 10 through Wednesday, October 13 in the Health Center. The inoculations are free to students with a valid campus I.D. card. Cost is $10 for employees. No appointment is necessary. ]]>Posted on September 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#BloodDrive The Associated Students host this semester's blood drive on October 5 and 6 in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Be the Match -- the National Marrow Donor Program -- will also participate. ]]>Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:39 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#MohrCSULBHall Cypress College head women's basketball coach Margaret Mohr has been named to the 2011 Cal State Long Beach Hall of Fame Class for her memorable career as a 49er. Current Angels pitcher Jared Weaver is among the other inductees to this year's CSULB athletic department Hall of Fame Class. ]]>Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:10 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#ServicesSurvey Cypress College's research office is preparing to email students a survey invitation seeking feedback on a variety of student support services. The survey will come from research@cypresscollege.edu with a subject line reading: "CC Student Services Survey." ]]>Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:26 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-09-23.pdf Here is the September 23, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Dr. Michael Kasler. ]]>Posted on September 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-09-16.pdf Here is the September 16, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on September 16, 2011 at 4:34 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#GolfClassic The Cypress College Foundation's annual Golf Classic tees off on October 3, 2011 at Sea Cliff Country Club in Huntington Beach. The event opens at 8:30 a.m. with a putting contest. The shotgun start is at 10 a.m. The classic wraps up with the awards banquet at 3:45 p.m. ]]>Posted on September 12, 2011 at 3:18 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#ObedSilva The Los Angeles Times on Friday published a piece highlighting Obed Silva, who is a co-coordinator of the college's Puente Program and team-teaches the English writing component of Puente. ]]>Posted on September 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#UnemployedWorkshop "Unemployed and Looking for Answers" is the topic of a workshop scheduled at Cypress College for Monday, September 19, 2011. ]]>Posted on September 12, 2011 at 2:15 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-09-09.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for September 9, 2011. ]]>Posted on September 9, 2011 at 4:59 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#TimelyWarning20110909 The following is relayed on behalf of Cypress College President Michael Kasler: Three on-campus incidents in a one-week period prompted police response and have provided a stark reminder that safety is the responsibility of everyone on campus. None of the incidents resulted in injury. ]]>Posted on September 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#CensusDemographics At the Fall 2011 census date, Cypress College enrolled 15,889 students. This is a decrease of 3% from last fall caused by a reduction in the number of courses offered of 5%, compared to a year ago. ]]>Posted on September 9, 2011 at 4:05 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#MasterClass The semester's first gallery exhibit is "Master Class" -- a collection of work from the college's professional artist-faculty whose pieces have been exhibited world-wide. ]]>Posted on September 9, 2011 at 3:20 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#MathewsDebate Political Science Professor Peter Mathews has spent the summer advocating for an Oil Extraction Initiative that he authored in an effort to "rescue education." On Thursday, September 8, 2011, he will participate in an on-campus debate with a representative of the oil industry. ]]>Posted on September 7, 2011 at 4:05 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#BrunoSerato Bruno Serato, owner to The Anaheim White House Restaurant, has been selected as the 2012 Americana Man of the Year by the Cypress College Foundation Board of Directors. Serato was previously honored at Americana in 2003 as the Citizen of the Year from Anaheim. In addition to his successful restaurant, Serato is well known for his philanthropy, work for which he was named a CNN Hero earlier this year. ]]>Posted on September 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#TimelyWarning20110906 Cypress College Issues Timely Warning, Reminds All to Report Threats ]]>Posted on September 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#@Cypress-2011-09-02 The September 2, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter is now online. ]]>Posted on September 2, 2011 at 11:13 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#TaylorGreenDebut On August 31, 2011, Cypress College alumnus Taylor Green became the seventeenth former Charger to play Major League Baseball. The 24-year-old top-prospect of the Milwaukee Brewers joins former teammate Brandon Laird, who debuted with the New York Yankees in July. ]]>Posted on September 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#WelcomeBack The Assoiciated Students of Cypress College host Fall 2011 Welcome Back events tomorrow and Thursday (Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday, September 1, 2011), from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ]]>Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#51Retired On Sunday, the San Diego Padres retired the #51 jersey of Cypress College alumnus Trevor Hoffman. Hoffman, the all-time saves leader in Major League Baseball history is one of 16 -- and certainly the most notable -- Cypress College alumni to have reached "the Big Leagues." ]]>Posted on August 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#CPMreview One of the many tasks we will be addressing this academic year is the completion of the District Comprehensive Master Plan. With a new draft completed, the campus community has an opportunity to review them and provide feedback. ]]>Posted on August 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#AppAvailable Cypress College reached a notable milestone today as the college's first mobile application is available in the iTunes App Store and on AppBrain for Android. An official release is planned for Sept. 1. ]]>Posted on August 24, 2011 at 9:48 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#@Cypress-2011-08-19 The semester's first edition of the @Cypress newsletter from President Dr. Michael Kasler is now available. @Cypress publishes each week durign the semester. ]]>Posted on August 19, 2011 at 4:43 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#FAQandA Cypress College's Financial Aid Office has compiled a Q-and-A titled "Answers That May Help You Avoid Long Lines at Financial Aid." Students can avoid long lines and frustration at the Financial Aid Office by reading these questions and the corresponding answers... ]]>Posted on August 8, 2011 at 6:02 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#BrandonLairdDebut Late last month, Cypress College alumnus Brandon Laird made his Major League Baseball debut -- and it was a memorable one. Pinch hitting for New York Yankees star Derek Jeter in the seventh inning, Laird drew a walk in his first plate appearance and later scored. Laird's first official at bat (walks don't count), an inning, later produced a base hit and a run batted in. ]]>Posted on August 8, 2011 at 12:52 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#SoftballNationalHonors Starkville, Miss. -- The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has announced that the Cypress College softball coaching staff, led by head coach Brad Pickler, has been named as the 2011 NFCA Cal JC National Coaching Staff of the Year for the second straight time, and third overall since 1997. The other coaches on Picklers' staff included first base coach Dennis Blas, Amanda Fernandez, Mike Hicks and Frank Mendoza. ]]>Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:25 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#FinancialAidPublications Students who want to know when the financial aid will be available and those who are interested in applying for aid will find two new publications informative. ]]>Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#LotClosures The north half of Circle Drive and three parking lots are closed today (July 25, 2011) for asphalt maintenance. The road and Lots 7, 8, and 9 are being slurry sealed and striped. The entrance at Holder Street is also closed. ]]>Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#2011-12Catalog The Cypress College 2011-2012 catalog is now available online. It is also expected to arrive in print and be available for sale in the Bookstore in the near future. ]]>Posted on July 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#FoodServiceOpens We're pleased to announce that Baja Fresh Express, Sbarro, and Cali Grille are now open in the dining room located inside the Student Center! Hours of operation are Mondays through Thursdays 7:45AM - 1:00PM during Summer Session. ]]>Posted on July 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#ReadmissionDeadline Today, Thursday (7/21), is the deadline for dismissed students to submit a Dismissal Petition for Exception. This includes the submission of any supporting documentation (medical bills, hospital/physician recommendations, official transcripts from other institutions, official notices from legal entities or other dated and official correspondence). Petitions or supporting documentation will not be accepted if submitted after today. ]]>Posted on July 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#AccreditationWarning Cypress College Receives Warning Status from Accrediting Commission ]]>Posted on June 30, 2011 at 2:59 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#EtheridgeSaves Alumnus Wes Etheridge was the subject of a very nice feature in the Toronto Sun last week. Under the headline Etheridge saving games and souls, it recounts how Etheridge quit baseball after two seasons in the Milwaukee Brewers organization to become a pastor, and how he has returned to find success playing in the Toronto Blue Jays system. ]]>Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#BookstoreInventory The Bookstore is closed for its year-end physical inventory through the end of the week (June 28-30). The Bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, July 5. ]]>Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#4thofJuly Cypress College is closed on Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Since the college is also closed on Fridays during the summer, it's a 4-day weekend. ]]>Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#MyGatewayServers MyGateway will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday through noon on Saturday as our District's Information Services staff migrates the portal to new servers. The new hardware was purchased to help alleviate congestion experienced during recent registration periods. ]]>Posted on June 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#WestmontMoore Westmont College Sports Information Director Ron Smith has posted a feature article about John Moore, who was recently honored at Cypress College's 44th Commencement as the 2011 Outstanding Alumnus. ]]>Posted on June 21, 2011 at 1:41 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#CafeOpens The cafe re-opened today, under new management. As things ramp up, both breakfast and lunch are being served. Seattle's Best coffee is also available. For the next few days, the menu is limited. ]]>Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:50 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#SummerEnrollment Today is the start of summer school. ]]>Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:40 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#SummerEmail Cypress College's summer session begins on Monday (June 20, 2011). To help students be prepared -- both those who are enrolled and those hoping to enroll -- we have prepared some frequently-asked questions (and answers). ]]>Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#PitcherDrafted Sophomore Travis Pitcher, a 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher, was selected by the Oakland A's with their final pick in last week's Major League Baseball draft. He joins fellow Charger Arby Fields, who was selected by the San Diego Padres. ]]>Posted on June 13, 2011 at 12:47 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#ClosedFridays Beginning Friday, June 10, 2011, Cypress College will be closed on Fridays for the remainder of the summer (through August 5, 2011). ]]>Posted on June 9, 2011 at 4:49 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#SpecialAdmit As a result of the California budget situation, course offerings have been reduced. This has a significant negative impact on high school students hoping to take classes this summer. ]]>Posted on June 9, 2011 at 4:47 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#FieldsDrafted Congratulations to sophomore Arby Fields, who was selected by the San Diego Padres yesterday in Major League Baseball's entry draft. The switch-hitting outfielder started all 39 games for the Chargers this season, producing a .344 average in 154 at bats. He led the team in runs (35), triples (4) and walks (24), and tied for a team-best 53 hits. He was also third on the team with 24 RBI. ]]>Posted on June 8, 2011 at 2:17 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#GreatPicture Gizmodo late last month reported on the work of Cypress College Photography Department faculty in a piece titled: "Five Years On, the World's Largest Photo Is Still the World's Largest Photo." Five of the six artists who created the photograph have taught at Cypress College. ]]>Posted on June 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#StreetClosures e received the following message from the Cypress Police Department regarding street closures near the campus on Friday afternoon. ]]>Posted on June 2, 2011 at 2:44 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2011-graduation.html The 2011 Graduation Central section of the campus website has been updated with photos and video from the 44th Commencement, held on May 26, 2011. ]]>Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#GradGallery Photographs from Cypress College's 44th Commencement are now online. The 288 images in the gallery are taken from the work of students Eric Book and Sunny Magdaug, along with employees Grace Suphamark and Marc Posner. ]]>Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:28 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2011-graduation.html Cypress College will held it's 44th Commencement tonight in the Gateway Plaza. The Class of 2011 is comprised of 859 students who received a total of 909 associate's degrees. More than 300 students participated in the graduation ceremony. ]]>Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#GradDay Graduation day has finally arrived. To all 859 of our new graduates: CONGRATULATIONS! ]]>Posted on May 26, 2011 at 10:31 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#SoftballCelebration On May 22, 2011 Cypress College's softball team won its second consecutive California state championship -- and a record 7th overall for the program. A celebration of the team's accomplishments was held on campus on today. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM. http://cypresscollege.edu/news/11-10_Graduation.pdf Cypress College will hold it's 44th Commencement on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 6 p.m., in the Gateway Plaza. The Class of 2011 is comprised of 859 students who will receive a total of 909 associate's degrees. More than 300 students are expected to participate in the graduation ceremony, which the college will broadcast live beginning at about 5:45 p.m. via the campus website and Ustream.TV. Additional information about graduation is available on the "2011 Graduation Central" section of the college website at: http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2011-graduation.html. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:48 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#FacultyHonors Four faculty are being honored for their significant contributions to the Cypress College learning community. The awards are presented to: Richard McKnight, Outstanding Full-Time Faculty; Devon Tsuno, Outstanding Adjunct Faculty; Clifford Lester, Charger Award; and Mark Majarian, Teacher of the Year. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#GradCeremony Cypress College will hold it's 44th Commencement on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 6 p.m., in the Gateway Plaza. The Class of 2011 is comprised of 859 students who will receive a total of 909 associate's degrees. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM. http://tinyurl.com/3l7c8hz Honorary Associate in Arts degrees will be presented to Frank Garcia and Irv Pickler at the 44th Commencement Ceremony on May 26. Graduation will take place in the Gateway Plaza at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast via the college's Ustream video channel. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM. http://tinyurl.com/3mmcmne Timothy Naftali -- the director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, a part of the National Archives and Records Administration -- will deliver the commencement address on May 26. ]]>Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:01 PM. http://tinyurl.com/4yn5cw9 John Moore is a faculty member at Westmont College, where he is the Basketball Coach, Associate Athletic Director, and an Associate Professor of Kinesiology. He sits on the NAIA Men's Basketball Ratings Oversight Committee, has coached junior teams internationally, and has hosted a number of basketball camps and tournaments at the high school level and below. ]]>Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM. http://tinyurl.com/4x8fjlj Kelly Chiffer, a Psychology major with a 4.0 grade-point average, is Cypress College's 2011 Outstanding Graduate of the Year. A goal-oriented student and member of the two-time conference champion women's volleyball team, she will continue both her studies and athletic participation at Texas Tech in the fall. ]]>Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#SoftballChamps The Chargers softball team won its second straight state title, and record seventh in school history, on Sunday in a 9-1 rout of San Joaquin Delta in the California Community College Athletic Association Softball Championship game at Bakersfield College. ]]>Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-05-20.pdf The May 20, 2011 edition of @Cypress is now available. ]]>Posted on May 20, 2011 at 5:08 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#EOPSlapalma Last night, the La Palma City Council honored Cypress College's EOPS Program at the council meeting. Two students, along with the Dean and the program manager received the proclamation from Mayor Ralph Rodriguez. ]]>Posted on May 18, 2011 at 11:03 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#scholarshiprecap Photographs of scholarship recipients are now available for viewing on the college website. The event, which was broadcast live, can also be viewed on the Cypress College Ustream page. ]]>Posted on May 17, 2011 at 10:52 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#softballtostate The defending California champion Cypress College softball team is headed back to the 2011 CCCAA Softball State Tournament Finals for a remarkable 22nd consecutive year. ]]>Posted on May 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#classifiedweek Today marks the beginning of Classified Employee Week. The celebration, in the words of Dr. Kasler, is "a time when all of us - students, faculty and administrators -- can say 'thank you'" to the college's support staff. ... ]]>Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:07 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#broadcasts For the second year, Cypress College will broadcast its commencement ceremony on May 26, 2011 at 6 p.m. A broadcast of Monday's (May 16, 2011, at 1 p.m.) Scholarship Awards will also take place. ... ]]>Posted on May 13, 2011 at 3:46 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#SummerApplications The Admissions and Records Office asked that the following informaiton be shared related to summer enrollment ... ]]>Posted on May 13, 2011 at 3:32 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#FallScheduleOnline Cypress College's Fall Class Schedule is now available on our website. ... ]]>Posted on May 13, 2011 at 3:26 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-05-06.pdf Here is the @Cypress Newsletter for May 6, 2011. ]]>Posted on May 6, 2011 at 4:29 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#FilmFestival Cypress College announces an encore screening of the 2nd Annual Cypress College Student Film Festival and the festival winners. ]]>Posted on May 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105#TeacherAppreciation.htm It is officially Teacher Appreciation Week here at Cypress College and in the rest of the North Orange County Community College District. Trustees passed a resolution honoring faculty at their most-recent board meeting. ... ]]>Posted on May 3, 2011 at 11:16 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-04-29.pdf Here is the April 29, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Michael Kasler. ]]>Posted on April 29, 2011 at 5:31 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201104.htm#VRC @Cypress Online will have more later on, but for now, here's a photo from yesterday's dedication of the Veterans' Resource Center. ]]>Posted on April 29, 2011 at 9:51 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201104.htm#DiningContest Since the Cypress College food service moved to its present location several years ago, it has been without a name. Now, you can give it a name. ]]>Posted on April 29, 2011 at 9:29 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-04-13.pdf The April 13, 2011 edition of @Cypress is now available. Enjoy. ]]>Posted on April 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-04-08.pdf Please click to view the April 8, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler. ]]>Posted on April 8, 2011 at 4:50 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2011-graduation.html We have opened up "Graduation Central" for 2011. Commencement will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011. If you are planning on participating in the commencement ceremony (congratulations to you!), you'll be interested in this page. ]]>Posted on April 7, 2011 at 1:53 PM. http://tinyurl.com/67pg9u9 Mark Majarian is Cypress College's 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year -- and was surprised by students who notified him of the honor on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He is a full-time instructor in the Fine Arts Division, where he teaches a variety of classes in the Theater Arts. In the selection process, Majarian received high praise from his students for the dedication, enthusiasm, and passion he displays. ]]>Posted on April 5, 2011 at 9:49 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-03-18.pdf Here is the March 18, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Michael J. Kasler ]]>Posted on March 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201103.htm#SiteVisit Cypress College's accreditation site visit is in full swing this morning as a team of 12 educators is on campus to validate the 2011 Institutional Self Study authored by the college. ... ]]>Posted on March 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-03-11.pdf Here is the March 11, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201103.htm#AccreditationUpcoming A 12-member team from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges will be visiting the campus as part of the 6-year accreditation cycle. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201103.htm#AmericanaRecap The 36th Annual Americana Awards were held on February 26, 2011 in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201103.htm#Forensics Cypress College's Forensics team recorded two successful tournament results recently http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-03-04.pdf Welcome to the March 4, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-02-25.pdf Welcome to the February 25, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-02-18.pdf Welcome to the February 18, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 11, 2011 at 1:51 PM.