Cypress College Celebrates the Grand Opening of the APIDA Resource Center
For Immediate Release
February 7, 2025
Contact: Marc Posner
(714) 484-7006
Cypress College is honored to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Resource Center. This momentous event will take place on Wednesday, February 19, from 4-6 p.m. beginning at the Cypress College Theater lobby with events at various locations on campus and concluding with the ribbon cutting at the APIDA center.
The celebration will feature a vibrant array of cultural performances and delicious food representing the rich and diverse cultures of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience traditional music, dance, and culinary delights that highlight the unique heritage of these cultures.
We are honored to welcome Dr. Rowena M. Tomaneng, a distinguished Cypress College alumna and a prominent leader in higher education, as the keynote speaker. She currently serves as the Deputy Chancellor for the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Dr. Tomaneng’s inspiring journey and dedication to education and community service make her the perfect choice to mark this special occasion.
Cypress College President Scott W. Thayer, Vice President of Student Services Paul de Dios, and North Orange County Community College District Vice Chancellor Cherry Li-Bugg, along with other esteemed guests, will also be present to celebrate this significant milestone. The APIDA Resource Center aims to provide a supportive and inclusive space for students of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi descent, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting cultural awareness for all students on campus.
The campus community and public are invited to join us as we celebrate the opening of the APIDA Resource Center and honor the rich cultural tapestry that makes this community so vibrant and diverse.
About Cypress College:
Cypress College offers students a pathway to their future in an environment in which employees commit to joining students on their educational journey. The college’s half-million-plus alumni include actors, athletes, doctors, executives, mechanics, nurses, and teachers. For some, Cypress College is the ticket into their university of choice, and for others, it provides essential training for a prosperous career. Just one Cypress College class is often all it takes to provide cutting-edge skills that lead to a promotion or a new job.
Cypress College’s 16,000 students and the highly qualified teaching faculty are proud of the many excellent academic and vocational programs. Cypress College provides a pathway for each of our students, offering 56 university-transfer majors, 174 career-certificate programs, and degrees in 98 areas of study. The college’s traditional semesters generally begin in January and August, while short-term courses start throughout the year. A Cypress College education costs $46 per unit — $138 for a typical, full-credit class — California’s lowest tuition. Eligible first-time students qualify for free tuition through Cypress College’s Charger Experience promise program. Financial aid and scholarships are also available to qualifying students.
Cypress College is one of three campuses in the North Orange County Community College District and a member of the 116-campus California Community College system. The college primarily serves the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Stanton. Dr. Scott W. Thayer serves as the thirteenth president of Cypress College.
Located at 9200 Valley View Street in Cypress, the college is easily accessible from several Southern California freeways, including the 5, 91, 605, 22, and 405. The campus is just a stone’s-throw from Downtown Disney and Knott’s Berry Farm.
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