Month: October 2014

"The October 31, 2014 edition of Dr. Simpson’s @Cypress Newsletter is now available. This week’s headlines: Voters to Decide Fate of Measure J in Tuesday’s General Election > If approved, the measure would provide $574 million for construction projects — including renovation of SEM and Fine Arts Please Advise Students of"

"Bicycle theft has become a notable problem on college campuses, and Cypress College is no exception. Bicycles — and individual bicycle parts such as seats and “quick release” wheels — are in big demand for would be criminals. Every set of bike racks is currently covered by a security camera. These"

"The Cypress College water polo team is hosting a fundraiser on  Wednesday, October 29, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Super Mex Mexican Restaurant located at 6830 Katella Ave. (Dine In) and 6860 Katella Ave (Take Out), Cypress CA, 90630. For additional details, please see the flyer."

"Astronomy Professor Ron Armale shared this photograph and some observations about last week’s partial solar eclipse: On Thursday 10/23/14 at 3:30 p.m. several hundred students and staff witnessed the partial solar eclipse right outside the SEM building. The moon blocked about 34% of the sun as seen below. You can also"

"Cypress College employees are remembering our colleague Carol Ridley this morning. Dr. Simpson shared the sad news of Ms. Ridley’s passing: Dear Chargers, It is with the deepest sadness that I inform you of the passing of Carol Ridley, Executive Assistant to Vice President Karen Cant. She passed away unexpectedly over"

"The Orange County Register reported on Friday about the release of Cypress College’s 2014 Annual Safety and Security Report. The article, by Louis Casiano Jr. mentions the newly revised sexual assault policy and the campus’ active use of social media to keep students informed about safety-related information. Casiano wrote: The school"

"Here is the October 17, 2014, @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson. This week’s headlines: Newly Tenured Faculty, New Managers to be Honored on Monday > The reception honors faculty who attained tenure at the end of last academic year along with new and newly promoted managers. Soccer Teams"

"All members of the College community who are on campus will participate in drills at 10:16 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. More than 10 million Golden State residents — a new record — are participating in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, October 16. All Cypress College employees and students"

"Support Cypress College’s soccer teams on the “pitch for a cure” this Friday as the men’s and women’s soccer teams play to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. Free food and free rally towels will be provided as both Chargers squads host the rival Fullerton College Hornets."

"The Transfer Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 14, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., between the Fine Arts and Cypress College Complex buildings. Additional information — including workshops and representative appointments — is available at the Transfer Center. The Transfer Center is located in the Student Center and can be reached"