@Cypress 04/21/25 – Black Student Success Week, Fall Registration, Mandatory Student Training
Career Fair Tomorrow!
On Tuesday, April 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., come to the Career Fair in Gateway Plaza to connect with local employers and job or internship opportunities. Plus, the first 200 students get a career swag bag.
Visit the Career Planning and Workforce Development Center.
Black Student Success Week
The A2MEND Student Charter has joined with the Legacy Program and BSU Club to invite everyone to the California Community Colleges Black Student Success Week. Daily activities include:
“The Black Hour,” daily webinars hosted from 12-1 p.m.
“The After Party,” daily small-group discussion forums from 1-2 p.m.
“The BlackOut,” a virtual advocacy day on Thursday, April 24, 2025
“The Student Hour,” daily student-centered webinars hosted from 6-7 p.m.
Webinars will be held via Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube. Click the link below to view webinar descriptions and register.
April 21 – The Rise of Black Serving Institution (BSI)
April 22 – Black Servingness: Maintaining Our Voice and Action
April 23 – Power Moves: Equipping Black Talent for Tomorrow’s Workforce
April 24 – Putting the AFRICAN in African American Student Success
April 25 – Live from the Front Lines of Black Student Success: Accounts from Practitioners and Executive Leadership
Register for Black Student Success Week.
Tomorrow: Send Silence Packing
Send Silence Packing is an immersive experience that centers the voices of youth and young adults expressing their mental health journeys to end the silence surrounding suicide. This exhibit serves to change how we think, talk and feel about mental health and how we show up for the people around us. The event will feature:
- Emotional Support from Mental Health Counselors
- Community Resources
- Kona Ice
- Guide-Dogs-in-training for visitors to engage
Find out More from the Student Health and Wellness Center.
Hiring Now: English Peer Tutors
Students, have you enjoyed collaborative work in past classes? If so, consider applying to be a Peer Tutor for an English class next semester! Deadline is Thursday, April 24, 2025. Get more information and apply at the link below.
VAPA Exhibits at John Wayne Airport
The Collective Self — an art and photography exhibit from Cypress College’s Visual and Performing Arts Division — is now on display at John Wayne Airport in the baggage claim area across Terminals A & B. The exhibit opened April 9, 2025. This collection features the immense talent of our students and faculty and is free and open to the public—no boarding pass needed. Enter the baggage claim area to view the exhibit. And mark your calendars for Friday, May 16, at 11 a.m. and visit the airport for a live performance of Connections by the Cypress College Dance Team and Vocal Jazz Singers.
Find out more about Visual and Performing Arts.
Cypress College Pride Center Drag Show Friday
The 2nd Annual Pride Spotlight Drag Show takes place Friday. Students have participated in a series of drag workshops to find and develop their drag personas and music, and now will creatively express themselves through performance. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show in FASS lobby.
Hear more about the Pride Center.
RISE Presents: Songs from the Hole
The NOCCCD RISE Youth Program will screen the documentary “Songs from the Hole” April 28, 3-6 p.m. in CCCPLX-216. The film follows a young boy, James “JJ’88” Jacobs, who took a life at age 15. Three days later, his brother’s life was taken. The film shows JJ’88’s story as an incarcerated musician struggling for healing and peace. Live performance by JJ’88 to follow. Popcorn, snacks, drinks, and Jersey Mikes will be served.
Change to Petition for Priority Registration
Priority registration requests now will be accepted only for students in an established priority group and who meet at least one of the following:
- Have completed 100 units or more
- Have a cumulative GPA below 2.0
- Are enrolled in high-unit majors and are in their final semester before graduation
Qualify for priority registration? Meet with a priority group leader or a counselor to confirm your status. This leader or counselor will submit the petition on your behalf. Forms submitted directly by students will not be accepted.
See Complete Eligibility Requirements.
Student Mandatory Sexual Violence and Harassment Training
All NOCCCD (Cypress College, Fullerton College, and NOCE) students must complete annual training on sexual violence and harassment, as required by California law (AB 2683). This short but important training helps you understand your rights, available resources, and how we can all contribute to a safe and respectful campus.
Access training through Title IX page.
Events and Deadlines
Fall Registration Begins
When: April 22
Where: myGateway
Financial Aid In-Person Loan Orientations
When: April 22 @ 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: CCCPLX-120
Free Flowers
When: April 23 @ 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: In front of Student Life and Leadership
English Workshops
When: April 23 @ 3 – 4 p.m.
Where: L/LRC-130
Sole Image Call for Entries
When: Until June 13
Where: Online
ASL Chargers
When: April 24 @ 3 – 4 p.m.
Where: SLL-150
Save it for a Rainy Day Vocal Ensembles Show
When: April 24 @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: Campus Theater