Month: April 2016

April 29, 2016
‘Nurturing our Differences’ a Theme of First Student Equity Retreat at Cypress College
"Cypress College hosted its first Student Equity Retreat on Friday, bringing to campus experts in the field from across California. “It’s about recognizing and nurturing our differences” Ashley Griffith said in opening the event. Griffith, the college’s Special Project Director responsible for Student Equity, planned the event — a first for"

April 25, 2016
Puente in Pasadena – "Fly" – Kay & Mal Bruce – We Heart
"Some of the most meaningful gifts are not those wrapped in pretty bows and packaging, but are instead experiences to be shared together. These are impactful gifts – ones that leave us with memories and new insights. Thanks to the selflessly spirited generosity of one extraordinary couple, Kay and Mal Bruce,"

Holocaust Survivors, Unique Portrait Collection by Photography Professor Highlight First Yom HaShoah Event
"Multiple Holocaust survivors and a pair of children of survivors highlight Cypress College’s first-ever Yom HaShoah event on May 4. The event is inspired by Cypress College Photography Professor Clifford Lester’s unique portraits taken of survivors. The portraits will be on display during the event and Cypress College students will perform"

Puente + Honors at SLO
"Our Cypress College Puente and Honors programs recently toured Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s (SLO) beautiful Central Coast campus. Nestled in the region’s impressively lush, verdant hills and equipped with stunning facilities, SLO left its mark on our group. First stop on our tour was the newly constructed Warren J. Baker"

2016 Mecha, Noche de Arte
"Please join us for the first annual Noche de Arte celebration, 4 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 5. The purpose of this event is to promote the Latin American tradition of “Arte Publico” or Public Art. Several artists will be displaying their art work along the duck pond bridge. The main"

2016 Sexual Assault Awareness Month
"This Thursday April 28, please join us from 11-2 p.m. on: “Peace over Violence” — the Sexual Assault & Awareness Event occurring in the pond/bridge area. This is an important opportunity to raise awareness and start conversations about sexual assault, domestic violence, date rape, bystander intervention and stalking. The “Clothesline Project”"

Associated Students Elections: Candidate and Ballot Information
"The Cypress College Associated Students will be holding General Elections today through Wednesday (April 25-27). Students will have the opportunity to vote on AS Council candidates for the 2016-2017 academic year, as well as a potential increase in the Student Representation Fee from $1 to $2. The elections booth will be"

April 22, 2016
Earth Day 2016: Carbon Footprint Reduced by 73,800 Metric Tons
"Green emissions reduced: by 2017 Cypress College will lower its carbon footprint by approximately 73,800 metric tons. Those who have visited campus recently can see results of the college’s efforts to reduce overall water usage. Medians and buffer landscapes have been left to take on their natural golden hues. Overall, the"

April 20, 2016
Join the next Puente Familia!
"What is Puente? The Puente Project was originally founded in 1981 by Co-Directors, Felix Galaviz, and Patricia McGrath, at Chabot College in Hayward, California. The program mission was to increase the number of Mexican American and Latino community college students who transfer to four-year colleges and universities. As an outgrowth of"

April 14, 2016
Puente on the Central Coast: Touring UC Santa Barbara & UC Santa Cruz
"Our Puente and Honors programs recently paid a visit to UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz. Photo galleries of the tours are posted online (UCSB here; UCSC here). If you’re considering transferring to either campus, you’re in good stead: the University of California system is accepting more California Community College students. The"