@Cypress September 30, 2024 – Travel the World @ International Cultural Festival
Travel the World @ Cypress’ International Cultural Festival Thursday
Cypress College’s International Cultural Festival returns for its second year this Thursday. Look forward to a full day of cultural displays and presentations, eight world cooking demonstrations and tastings, and a celebration of the diversity of our campus community! The full program of events is available on the Campus Event Calendar.
When: October 3 @ 10:45 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: In front of the main FASS entrance (in front of HUM lecture halls)
For a peek at what’s to come, read more about last year’s International Cultural Festival.
Cypress College Food Pantry Reopening
The Cypress College Food Pantry is now open and offering distributions Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.
Students will be asked to register once during their first visit each semester; for all following visits, students must simply check-in with a Food Pantry team member. To register for Basic Needs Resource Center & Food Pantry services, you must be an active Cypress College student enrolled in units. Registration is easy and only takes a couple of minutes.
The Basic Needs Resource Center & Food Pantry will also continue offering household/hygiene, diaper, and housing assistance. Visit the center in Student Life & Leadership (Bldg. 8) or check the Basic Needs Resource Center & Food Pantry webpage for more information.
RSVP for Mental Health & Wellness Summit
Join Cypress College and the rest of NOCCCD at the Mental Health & Wellness Summit, a district-wide event hosted at Cypress College in partnership with the Steve Fund.
The summit will feature connection, collaboration, and interactive sessions addressing mental health concerns and providing healthy coping strategies for some of our most vulnerable students, while also fostering dialogue and support strategies for employees.
When: October 29 @ 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Cypress College Campus
RSVP for the Mental Health & Wellness Summit.
Attendance verification will be provided for students who participate.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be directed to Office of Campus Communications at least five days prior to the event.
Take Advantage of Counseling Appointments Through Week 13
Now is the time of the semester to get your Student Educational Plan completed! Student educational plans are an important part of your journey here at Cypress because they map out the courses you will need to take based on your major and educational goals. Schedule an appointment to meet with your major area counselor for the following:
- Educational Planning
- Career/Goal Setting
- Degree/Transfer Requirements
- Transcript Review
- Progress Check
- Graduation Information
Counseling appointments for educational planning are available weeks 3-13 of each semester; the first two weeks and last three weeks of each semester are reserved for walk-in counseling to assist with course registration and clearance.
Schedule an Appointment
In Person: Express Counseling (Student Center, 2nd Floor)
Online: Express Counseling Virtual Lobby
Phone: (714) 484-7015
Additional information about counseling, including hours and a list of FAQ, is available on the Counseling & Student Development pages.
2024 Annual Safety and Security Report Now Available
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the 2024 Annual Safety and Security Report is now available. The document covers incidents reported during the 2023 calendar year and is prepared by the Office of Campus Safety in cooperation with Human Resources, Athletics, and Student Life and Leadership, along with information provided by the Cypress Police Department, Buena Park Police Department, and various other law enforcement agencies.
Read the Annual Safety and Security Report.
Read the 2024 Annual Safety and Security Report email for more details.
Hispanic Heritage Month Continues in October
Hispanic Heritage Month continues with a number of events through October 15! Join us for interesting presentations, great conversations, and opportunities to learn about and celebrate Latin American and Hispanic cultures and traditions.
- Bad Bunny, Identity, and Resistance
October 1 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CCCPLX-406 - International Cultural Festival
October 3 | 12–5:30 p.m. | In front of CC FASS Main Entrance - Student Presentations – Debate
October 3 | 5:30–7 p.m. | CCCPLX-216 - Hispanic Professional Panel
October 8 | 12:30–2 p.m. | Zoom (Meeting ID: 865 7628 7468) - What is a Latino? Panel and Presentation
October 9 | 6–8 p.m. | FC, Rm. 1440 - Indigenous People’s Day Presentation
October 10 | 5–7:30 p.m. | FC, Bldg. 2400, Rm. 107 - Compassion for Undocumented Students in the Classroom: A Pedagogical Perspective
October 15 | 3:30–5 p.m. | Zoom (Meeting ID: 854 8447 6992)
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five days prior to the event or workshop to Marbelly at mjairam@cypresscollege.edu or Joselyn at jknight@cypresscollege.edu.