Author: Marc S. Posner

April 9, 2014
Cypress College Participating in Great California ShakeOut in October
"Cypress College will be participating in the Great California ShakeOut on October 16, 2014 at 10:16 a.m. Participation is mandatory for anyone on campus during the drill. Please mark your calendar. Employees should not schedule tests, interviews, or other events during the drill. Please look for details closer to the ShakeOut."

Mobile App Developer: What New Features Do You Want
"If you could add any new feature for the Cypress College mobile app what would it be? The developer of our app — Brad Rippe, an IT Project Leader at the North Orange County Community College District — wants to hear from you. Here’s the email he passed along seeking your"

April 8, 2014
Information for Graduates, Class of 2014
"Graduation 2014 MAY 23, 2014 Download the graduation brochure. A Message from Cypress College’s President Dr. Bob Simpson Cypress College is a place where very special things happen. Graduation is the pinnacle of achievement for our college community and represents our most special activity. It is my honor to salute your"

April 2, 2014
Campanile Turns Blue for World Autism Awareness Day
"Cypress College is lighting its iconic campanile blue for the second year to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and Autism Awareness Month. The event is a collaborative effort between the college’s Disabled Students Program and Services and the same program at its sister institution, the School of Continuing Education. The campanile"

April 1, 2014
Annual Language Arts Scholarship Booksale Runs April 7-10
"The annual Language Arts Booksale takes place April 7-10. It is held in the lobby on the second floor of the Humanities Building during hours the college is in operation. Donations of “unwanted, but marketable” books are greatly appreciated. Please contact Kathryn Sonne (ext. 47452) for assistance in getting your books"

March 31, 2014
Spring Break is April 14-20, 2014
"Cypress College’s spring break runs April 14-20. This includes the campus being closed completely April 18-20 for the spring holiday. The full academic calendar for 2013-2014 is available here. For those planning ahead, the 2014-2015 calendar is also online."

March 29, 2014
Commencement Central: 47th Ceremony
"47th Commencement May 23, 2014 Gateway Plaza Commencement Cypress College’s 47th Commencement was held Friday, May 23, 2014 in Gateway Plaza. At total of 1,083 students earned associate’s degrees, another 649 earned certificates. More than 400 students participated in commencement, and 90-plus faculty were part of the celebration. Photographs Commencement Photo"

March 28, 2014
@Cypress Newsletter for March 28, 2014
"Here is the @Cypress Newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson, for the week ending March 28, 2014. This week’s headlines: April 15 District Purchasing Deadline Approaching Computer or media-related items must be submitted to Academic Computing by April 7 to ensure processing. Classified Appreciation Luncheon on April 11, End-of-the-Year Luau on"

March 27, 2014
myGateway Down for Maintenance on Sunday, March 30
"The myGateway portal, along with Banner database services, will be unavailable on Sunday, March 30, 2014 because of scheduled maintenance. The anticipated maintenance period will be begin at 5 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude at noon. Blackboard will remain available during this maintenance."

March 26, 2014
Career Planning Center Helps Students with Goals, Decisions
"The Cypress College Career Planning Center and career counseling help students answer questions, set goals, and make decisions as to foster both educational and occupational success. Have you ever wondered: Where will you be 5 years from today? What work will you be doing? Where will you be working? Why did"