@Cypress 3/09/26 – Remembering a Trailblazing President, Student Workshops, Art Openings, and more this week
In Memorium
Cypress College is remembering Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail, the college’s barrier-breaking 7th president. Dr. Johnson McPhail is known for developing leaders, championing equity, and a life of service. She passed from cancer on March 1.
“She was a first of firsts,” said Cypress College President Dr. Scott W. Thayer. “Her list of achievements, leadership, and vision are an inspiration to many of us who serve in college leadership roles.”
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Transfer Center Workshops
The Transfer Center will host several workshops this semester. All on-campus workshops will be held in the Transfer Center on the second floor of the Student Center, and walk-ins are welcome. Online workshops will be held over Zoom. The center will host one event this week, as well as its ongoing series Transfer Tuesdays; keep your eye peeled for the Transfer Center table on campus each week to learn about transfer resources. See the full schedule for upcoming workshops.
Career Planning and Workforce Development Workshops
The Career Planning and Workforce Development Center’s Spring 2026 Workshop and Events are under way. Take a look at this week’s meeting, and click here for registration information and more upcoming sessions.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshops
Students: Get funding for school through financial aid and scholarships. These upcoming sessions will help you apply for either, the first from Financial Aid and the second from Peer Tutors, fellow students who support English 1000s, 1000Es, and ESL 110s with class content and overall student success skills. At this event, they will help with scholarship essays. Click here for more information.
Friday! Spring Theatre Premiere: SpongeBob Musical
The Cypress College Theatre Department will stage a production of The SpongeBob Musical starting this week.
Based on the Nickelodeon series, the musical follows SpongeBob SquarePants’ attempts to avert a volcanic eruption in his underwater home of Bikini Bottom. Everyone is welcome at this fun show, and Cypress College employees can purchase tickets for a discount. Visit the box office link and use code CCEMPLOYEE for a $5 discount on tickets. Student pricing is $10 off general ticketing price.
When: March 13, 14, 20, 21 at 7 p.m. March 15 and 22 at 4 p.m. (ASL interpreted show)
Where: Cypress College Theater
Library Author Talks
Attend a virtual reading via the Cypress College Library during two upcoming Library Author Talks. First, listen to Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn. Then, log on to hear America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter and Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver.
When: March 12 at 4 p.m. and March 24 at 11 a.m.
Where:Online
Student Health and Wellness Center Grand Opening and Resource Fair
The Student Health & Wellness Center will hold its grand re-opening next week. This event is open to the campus and will feature free food, drinks, and desserts; games, raffles, and prizes; a resource fair; and tours of the Student Health & Wellness Center.
When: March 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m
Where: Student Health & Wellness Center, Gym 2 (corner of Gym 2, facing NOCE and parking lot 4)
Planetarium Show
Students, employees, and guests can watch the Planetarium show “Birth of Planet Earth,” about how Earth became a living planet following the solar system’s formation, and the potential of finding other Earth-like worlds. Note: The show begins on time, no late entries; doors open 15 minutes before show; no reentries after exiting; all attendees must be over 5 years old. Price: $12 general admission; $6 for NOCCCD employees and students, children, and seniors. Get tickets here.
When: March 13 at 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: SEM-103
March 15
Fall 2026 CSU Transfer Application Extended Deadlines
When: By end of day
Where: More info here
March 16
American Expressions Exchange
When 12:30 – 1 p.m.
Where: Language Exchange Space HUM-110
March 18
Vocal Solo Concert
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: CCCPLX-216